The price tag on this one can be rough, so definitely more of a special occasion place, but everything is done well. Pleasant staff, very knowledgable and helpful in no way snooty or pretentious. The wines are lovely and the food is superb. Truly a lovely experience. read more

The beautiful storefront and casual ambiance set the impression for an elevated dining experience. However, the food was mediocre at best. A couple friends and I shared various dishes, hoping to sample as many items as possible. We began with the French onion soup which was well crafted, but it was nothing out of the ordinary. This was followed by the similarly well prepared foie gras--again, a reiteration of a classic dish. We were excited by the description of the Trofie noodles, but ended up most disappointed by the dish. A curious amalgam of pasta in a soup of sweet apples and fishy broth just didn't meet our expectations for innovative flavors, so we had to send it back. Furthermore, the black truffles on top lacked depth and ended up tasting sweet. We ordered the caviar service, which was good, but also lacked the usual punch of flavor. The quail was extremely tough and the lamb was very linear in taste. It relied on the meat to carry the flavor palette. At this point in the meal, we were turned off by the lackluster experience and opted to forgo desert. For the price point and heritage of the restaurant, it was ultimately a disappointing experience. read more

Absolutely fabulous. Take negative reviews with a grain of salt. The entrees are super expensive, which I am sure rubs some folks the wrong way. But, it is not much pricier than any of the steak places around there and the food at brindille is ten times better. I had the beef and my wife had the duck with foie gras. Both excellent choices. Our server steered me toward the steak because I mentioned my fondness of French sauces. I was not disappointed. The duck dish - over the top. Duck was very tender/ not gamey. The three apps that are the most popular are the foie gras, the sweet breads and the frog legs. All great. For drinks, try the whiskey cocktail with the vermouth, cognac, etc. I had two. read more

Came here for my girlfriend's Birthday and it was perfect. First, the food: Had the bouillabaisse and duck egg for appetizers, beef and duck for entrees, and then the chocolate with salted caramel ice cream for dessert. The duck egg, both entrees, and desserts were excellent. The duck egg app was probably the most standout, but all of these were great. The bouillabaisse was definitely underwhelming though. Not bad by any means, but definitely forgettable and just on par with any other bouillabaisse Ive had. The wine list is extensive with some bottles as low as around $50-$60 and some up to the $2,000 neighborhood. The ambiance is nice, upscale, but not overly stuffy or pretentious. The service was very good. Not pushy or rushed, nor too lax or inattentive. It is what you'd expect for a restaurant like this one. Not the hands down best service ever, but as I mentioned, it met expectations, which were high. Would recommend. read more

I ate at Brindille during restaurant week and had never been there before. it was an excellent meal! I believe our server was named Careem, and she was AMAZING. So enthusiastic, informative, and knowledgable. She gave wonderful recommendations on what to order and kept things coming out in a timely manner as she knew we were seeing a show after dinner. Her great attitude and passion for her job was truly refreshing. The food was delicious and we enjoyed a great bottle of red wine. I will definitely be returning! read more

Excellent food, excellent service, great deco, everything was perfect!! I have been to many different very good restaurant around the world, this one is in my top 10. read more

I hate giving mediocre reviews to a chef that's clearly highly trained, but since we spent over $400 I feel compelled to give them some feedback. First off the good: the service was knowledgeable but the bus boys were by far the most attentive, Alexandro was exceptional. The server delivered our food, explained it, but never doubled back to see how our food was. The food was unnecessarily hit or miss. The first course was two oysters with various ingredients with them. It wasn't my taste, but I did appreciate the flavors the chef had put together. The second course was a "troofie noodle" dish. There's no other way I can describe it, it was disgusting. It tasted like Limburger cheese smells. After that we had a lobster in curry cilantro sauce. It was fine, but the tastes were not acceptable for what someone would want from a French restaurant. Finally we had a duck with turnips and foie. The duck was perfectly cooked, but the delicious fatty skin was missing. The deserts were elegant and tasty. read more

Went for Restaurant Week -- what a great deal for a truly wonderful, elegant, unique meal! My friend had the oysters and said they were spectacular, and my entree and dessert were excellent. Highly recommend for Restaurant Week and definitely recommend the food, service, and atmosphere at any time of year. We sat at the bar, which I would definitely do again upon return. The servers and staff were top notch; very attentive from the moment we walked in the door to the moment we left. They were very welcoming and congenial and they struck the perfect balance of being professional and high class without being stuffy or overbearing. We struck up conversations with most of the staff due to our seats at the bar and laughed with them quite a bit. Definitely one of the most fun experiences I've had at any restaurant in years! read more

Brindle is a solid, classic French modern. The food was excellent if not inspired or inventive (a day later I can't even remember what I had) and the service was solid if not perfect (asked for a couple little things that were ignored). The prices are a little steep for Chicago ($350 for two with tip) but not out of line for the quality. The wine list seemed to have few delicious options under $200-$300 per bottle. Most were mediocre and overpriced, our $125 Chateauneuf du pape lacked any fruit in the nose or palate to go along with the other spicy rhone flavors. read more

Our favorite place in Chicago! Fantastic menu and lovely atmosphere. Somehow a bit under the radar, which we like.

Went here with the hubby to celebrate our anniversary and the service and food we're outstanding!! We decided on splitting a few dishes and had wine pairings with each course based off of our waiters recommendations and wow, really wow! I've gotta get back in here stat! read more

So good! Polished romantic, great service. You must try the lobster brindille!

Definitely a must try here in Chicago and one of my favorite meals I've had in the city. My friend and I had been looking to dine and were lucky enough to get a reservation. The decor was beautiful, service was never intrusive and very professional, but the food...wow. I started with the crab. So beautiful and the flavors were exquisite. I then had the lobster Brindelle...this dish is a MUST try...My friend had the sweet breads and the duck...he also raved about his meal. The wine list has something for everyone. I plan on returning and trying the tasting menu next time. Congrats, on opening yet another rave worthy restaurant here in Chicago. read more

My husband and I went to Brindille for our anniversary/New Year's Eve. We love Naha and had heard great things about Brindille. First, yes, the restaurant is absolutely overpriced. Our bill was $280 for the two of us. We had 4 glasses of wine, 2 apps, 2 entrees and 1 dessert. That being said, it was one of the nicest experiences I've ever had. The server was knowledgeable about all the dishes/ingredients & drinks. He didn't shy away from recommendations and stopped by the appropriate amount to check on us. The maitre d' was also very friendly, as was the bus staff. The food: Appetizers: Fois Gras: Large portion compared to other restaurants. Deliciously prepared with a nice onion relish Cream of Onion Soup: Granted, I switched out the roquefort for parmesan, so I'm not sure what affect that had on the original taste. It was just a bit bland (but still relatively good). My biggest issue is that I like my soup hot and this soup was served warm. This dish kept the restaurant from having a 5-star rating. Entrees: Lobster Brindille: This is the best lobster dish I've ever had. By far. The entire lobster is removed from the shell, making it a hearty portion. The flavors of the dish were wonderful. I would definitely recommend this dish. Dover Sole: I didn't taste this, but my husband said it was one of the top two fish dishes he's ever had (tied with Roy's butterfish) and definitely the best Dover sole. Dessert: We had an almond pastry. The way it was described by both the waiter and on the menu, we thought it would be a cream filled pastry, almost like an almond croissant. Unfortunately the pastry was without any moisture, so it was super dry. It was served with a scoop of ice cream, but it didn't help the pastry by itself. Overall, it was a fantastic meal. We would love to go here again, but will probably stick to Naha simply because the food is just as good but the bill is about $75 cheaper. read more

The food and service here were excellent. It is very pricey, especially the wine list, making it more of a special occasion restaurant. We had the handmade noodles with snails and chanterelles, the steak tartar, and frisée salad to start. All were delicious, including the bread and honey butter too. For entrees we ordered the lobster and the lamb. Both were great! We ended the meal with the made-to-order almond cake- a must have! read more

We dined at Brindille on an early Saturday evening before our show at Lookingglass Theatre. All I can say is, this restaurant is sublime. Yes it is a splurge, an utterly satisfying dining and ambiance experience worth every penny. I will definitely return. We started with the Jeanne D'arc and Boisson Adulte cocktails, oysters for me and scallops for my friend. The oysters were beautifully presented in a beautiful (and I'm guessing custom-made) platter, perfectly dressed in crème fraiche and caviar. The scallops were huge and meaty with a divine emulsion and uni custard. Our entrees were Dover sole and lobster. The sole was perfectly cooked with a scrumptious touch of delicate brown butter, with crisp potatoes rissole. The lobster was phenomenal, with an unbelievably flavorful stock sauce. We finished with the cheese course and the chocolate fantasy; both were extraordinary the cheese wonderfully presented in a clock formation from lightest to strongest flavors with quince jam accompaniment, and the chocolate fantasy was both rich and light, with an airy foam that complimented the dense chocolate mousse. Al of the dishes were very clean tasting, nothing cloying or overly rich, and pleasantly confounded my expectations of french food. Our server was wonderful, just the right amount of attention, and she provided explanations of the dishes which really added a lot to the experience. We felt very cared for by our server when she steered us away from the cherry clafouti we wanted for dessert so we could make our show's curtain. She even asked if I wanted to finish the black current pearls in my (drained) cocktail glass. The space is beautifully and cleanly appointed, not at all stuffy, and is very quiet (hallelujah). A truly wonderful experience all around. read more

Brindille is one of the best new Chicago restaurants I have been fortunate enough to visit. The food is fabulous, the room is beautiful, and the service is perfect. I have sampled several of the entrees, including the Lobster Brindille, the Duck with Foie Gras, and the Beef. Each was exemplary, and given the caliber of the restaurant and the elegance of the surroundings, reasonably well-priced. The appetizers are equally delicious, and desserts are beyond compare. I can't say enough good things about this restaurant, except that you should go as soon as you can. read more

I loved Naha. Was one of my favorite restaurants in the US, as food was always delightful. Back in Chicago this week, we dined at Brindille which started off fine, albeit strangely too casual in the check in and initial moments with our server. This didn't seem like an issue since the bus boy was exceptional. The croquette amuse was placed on our table, but never explained. We put in our orders, and were taken aback when the server cut me off mid order, but brushed that off as well. We received our drinks and then waited over a half hour until any food hit our table. We arrived at 7:30pm and did not receive any food until 8:40pm, entrees at 9:45pm. Our server proceeded to not touch our table much at all, even though there were only three two tops and our table of three, and people at the bar. We are reasonable people and know that the food was being made to order, but we started joking that this was including a run to the grocery store between each course. There were three ladies in our party and he made two of us feel very disrespected by making strange comments to my sister as she waited by the bathroom and cutting me off twice as I ordered for the table. All three of us left completely irritated by this experience. $600 food tab plus tip, three hours, and we didn't receive the petit fours that other tables received, our order of cookies that we took to go was a box of undercooked madelines, and the server took the check off our table as we were still having our dessert. Food is amazing, ambiance is lovely, but service was bad enough to not ever go back. It's a fine line between friendly and familiar -- familiar comes across as flippant and rude. Would have been nice if our coats had been taken at check-in -- and to have been respectfully communicated with by our server through the entire experience. It's the little things that mean the most, particularly in a fine dining experience. This wouldn't fly at any restaurant. Never going back. read more

Brindille is as good as it gets. Phenomenal menu, top notch service, warm and elegant ambiance and a wine list that will meet your needs. I have been here on several occasions and find the service and quality perfectly consistent. I have sent others who share my love for this restaurant. YAY! While it has been a special occasion place, I highly recommend this restaurant for any occasion or no occasion, just enjoy. read more

There was not a single facet of this dining experience that wasn't stellar. The food, ambiance, service, wine list - everything was simply superb. We did the tasting menu, which I highly, highly recommend. Truly one of the best dining experiences and evenings of my life (we were celebrating our 5th Wedding Anniversary and were legally married)! Thank you to Jeremy and the whole Brindille team for making us feel so special! Visit Brindille - you will not be disappointed... read more

One of the greatest meals I have eaten. We started with several apps which we shared and the scallops were the best I have ever had. The flavors on the tomato dish were very unique and fun. The soup had a great texture. Everything was creative and flavorful. The noodles in the shrimp and snail dish were perfect and the flavor combo was great. We had a debate at the table about which steak was the best we ever had. Is it the ribeye at Naha or the beef rib at Brindille. The flavor they get on the steak is so great. was cooked perfectly. This is a must for anyone in Chicago. read more

It's a wonderful dinner with my cousin in Chicago. I ordered duck and he ordered sea bass. This French diner has exquisite cuisines. I loved the decor and the attentiveness of the host. read more

The potage (soup) at a true French restaurant should be good, period. At Brindille it was luxurious...with hints of flavors popping up throughout the dish. The decor is simple, but they deliver on the food & drinks in a big way. A small but fantastic drink menu accompanies a very well balanced menu & I will return. read more

Amazing!! I can't say anything bad about this place. The service impeccable, the food was excellent, especially the Dover sole and steak frites. They greet you with a glass of rosé champagne... can't beat that. I will definitely be back! read more

An Amazing experience from the moment you step in the door, had an amazing whit burgundy, a couple apps and I had the Duck for dinner. Finished with a pastry of some sort that was on the house. Highly recommend for any occasion! read more

Truly a special occasion sort of place. Is the food expensive? Yes. Is it totally going against the latest casual is better trend? Yes. But yet it totally works and was worth the splurge. I was celebrating a new job and decided to find something a bit more special for the night. So, we went here to check it out. Everything we had was wonderful and the vibe is pretty swank, but that's what we were looking for. I loved Naha a block down so was pretty sure this would be my kind of place. My only comment is that the lobster dish I ordered was decadent and good, but not really warrenting the over the top price. The cheese plate we ordered featured 13 French cheeses and was SO fun to get! read more

My new favorite French restaurant! I had the lobster brindille and scallops. Our dishes were all beautifully presented and the flavors were amazing as well. I loved the ambience and decor of the restaurant (plus comfortable seats with cushions). Our server was attentive and knowledgable. Overall great dining experience. We will definitely be back again! read more

Outstanding food; exceptional service. A real education in dining. A quiet find, but one of the city's best.

My boyfriend took me here for my birthday and what an amazing experience. Not only did I have the best dirty martini I've ever had (and I'm pretty darn picky with my martinis), the food was absolutely superb and the service is one of a kind. Our server was able to explain food in a way I never thought possible. I would go back purely for the server, but the food and drinks make it even better. Definitely a must go! read more

Lovely fine dining. Aperitif was wonderful. Recommend the steak tatar for those who enjoy mustard and the oysters for anyone and everyone. Roasted chestnut soup was, again, just lovely. Hunter's plate was unique and tasty. Careful not to fill up on bread and honied butter ahead of time. Had to leave before dessert, which was just too bad. Crab pour commencer was also nice paired with serrano ham. read more

Amazing meal in a beautiful space. We started our evening with cocktails at their comfortable bar. The gentleman behind the bar was friendly, knowledgeable, and helped my husband select the perfect aperitif (or two). Our dinner was outstanding, and the standout dishes were the steak tar tare, lobster entree and lamb entree. My only criticism, if you can even call it that, is that the waiter could have offered a bit more explanation of the dishes when our plates were served. This was certainly one of the more expensive meals we've had in Chicago, but it's well worth the splurge for a special occasion. My husband and I will be back :) read more

Visited This new place for my anniversary. They got top marked for food and service. The wine selection is great and the dessert was out of This world. The location is on the small side so the atmosphere is intimate and fitted for special occasion. I would go back as soon as I can. read more

Went to Brindille last night during Restaurant Week and unfortunately was not impressed. I was very pleasantly greeted at the door and shown to my table and waited for my sister to arrive. The waiter came over and asked if I was waiting for someone and I said yes and he said he'd come back. I thought he might have asked if I'd like a cocktail while waiting. A little while later he was in the area and I said I'd like something while I waited. I asked for Black Label on the rocks and he said "I don't think we have that; that's scotch, right?" Hmmmm. I then changed my order and said I'd like a Grey Goose martini, but the only vodka Brindille carries is Russian Standard (never heard of that). So I ordered one of the cocktails on their menu, the Remue-moi, which was a little odd-tasting. Anyway, my sister arrived and she ordered a French 75 which took forever to arrive. We ordered the prix-fixe menu of mushroom soup which didn't have a whole lot of flavor; the steak frites which was buried in an onion compote and was just ok flavor-wise (my sister had the duck breast which she didn't think was very flavorful plus there was hardly anything on her plate); and the oeuf a la neige which was cloyingly sweet. They did offer special bottles of wine that were very reasonably priced which helped because quite frankly I think their prices are way overpriced (looking at their regular menu). The only thing we really enjoyed were the complimentary potato fritters before the meal was served. The service was ok. But bottom-line, I just didn't think the food was all that spectacular, at least not at those prices; they should have charged the lower $36 for the prix-fixe dinner. I will probably not go back. read more

We celebrated a friend's birthday here last night. The food and service were exquisite. This is a "fit for foodies" dining experience. The appetizers were delicious as were the main courses. The chef accommodated by desire for vegetarian .... I got to choose the vegetables! Drinks and desserts - fabulous. Attention/service was professional, friendly, courteous. read more

It was as if every dish I tasted was specifically Invented just for me. oh Chef Carrie. She continues to trail-blaze the dining experience. All I can say is thank you for being here in Chicago. read more

In a word....outstanding. Sat at the bar and had the 8 course tasting menu with paired wines. An experience I'll never forget. Chatting with the owner. Each course a delight. Elegant. Exceptional food. Service. Wine. Perfection. Memorable night. read more

As huge fans of Naha, we were anxious to try Brindille and it certainly did not disappoint. We were very impressed to say the least. We ordered the tasting menu and loved each and every bite. Food was fresh and beautifully presented. Service was excellent and ambiance serene. We shall look forward to returning with more friends. read more

Two of my colleagues and I dined at Brindille with four clients on Thursday 5/1, and neither the food nor the overall experience could have been more lovely. While everyone at our table raved about their selections, I can say from first-hand experience that the green garlic soup with fennel was luscious and altogether perfect. The Dover sole with lemon and horseradish was also fantastic. I look forward to dining at Brindille again on future trips to Chicago. read more

I'm pretty picky about noise and service and food, anyone of those can become an issue for me. This experience was in every regard top notch. Our waiter Rob was so sweet and knowledgable that two of us offered him jobs in our profession! I had the lobster, delicious...the gorgeous gin drink with purple pearls of pomegranate, delightful, Extremely comfortable, noise level, seemed tuned to perfection, not kidding! I could go on but you will not be disappointed and it will be memorable. read more

Out of this world. Had the tasting menu selected by Chef Carrie. It was excellent. Service was top notch yet down to earth.