Top French Chicago Restaurants

Listed below you’ll find several solid testimonials of wonderful French restaurants in Chicago. Although it’s always a great idea to experiment with fresh restaurants, in some cases it is useful to have other folk’s opinions when picking a French restaurant – in particular when you have never been out for French cuisine before!

Chez-Joel – (312) 226-6479

1119 W Taylor St
(between Aberdeen St & May St)
Chicago, IL 60607
Neighborhood: University Village

Very nice and quaint french bistro.
Their food never disappoints and their atmosphere never gets old.
It’s a good place for a romantic dinner for 2 that won’t break the bank. (Check out their Valentines day pre-fixe if you get the chance)

- Chris L.
Chicago, IL

Kiki’s Bistro – (312) 335-5454

900 N Franklin St
(between Locust St & Walton St)
Chicago, IL 60610
Neighborhood: Near North Side

went here last night for my bday dinner! was just as delicious as last time! Kiki and his wife were there to great and seat us, they are seriously too cute! had the escargots and foie gras again, SO YUUUMMMYYYY! Can’t wait to go back!

- christine p.
Chicago, IL

Le Petit Paris – (312) 787-8260

260 E Chestnut St
(at Lake Shore Dr)
Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhoods: Streeterville, Near North Side

This review is a bit tardy, as many of mine have been lately….

Petit Paris is my new favorite French place in Chicago. I went with two female friends from out of town and had an absolutely fantastic time. The food was great the staff was engaging and lovely – just good, all around.

-Brad B.
Chicago, IL

Bistro Campagne – (773) 271-6100

4518 N Lincoln Ave
(between Sunnyside Ave & Wilson Ave)
Chicago, IL 60625
Neighborhoods: Ravenswood, Lincoln Square

Bistro Campagne is one of the best restaurants I have been to in Chicago. My boyfriend and I went during restaurant week- he had the steak and I had the chicken. Both were amazing. The restaurant is very cute and quaint and looks like they have a great outdoor area which I look forward to eating at this summer.

- Katie D.
Chicago, IL

Les Nomades – (312) 649-9010

222 E Ontario St
(between Fairbanks Ct & Mc Clurg Ct)
Chicago, IL 60611
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, River East

Best meal in years! Worth every penny. I would go there once a week if I could afford it. Food was excellent, wine stunning, and wait staff very impressive. I love the old world feel compared to more modern places. Les Nomades! Thank you to staff for wonderful night!
-H F.
Chicago, IL

When you’re visiting a new place in Chicago for the very first time, one of the more entertaining aspects is finding out your local meal options.

You can enjoy the extravagant nearby offerings such as the star chef five star bistros, or you can test a more low-cost experience and look for a nearby hole-in-the-wall’s mouthwatering meal.

After a few excursion meals however, have a look at looking into some of the close by French offerings. After all, who could resist some fabulous Beef bourguignon?

If you try out Chicago’s indigenous take on time honored French dishes you will be surprised by the variety you will see. From Foie gras to Beef bourguignon, Chicago has it all. You will discover food hailing from different parts of France, as well as contemporary interpretations of classic Foie gras. This makes sense since these family operated establishments have heritage which dates back to a particular area in France. Thanks to multiculturalism, getting good French food doesn’t necessarily mean having to travel all the way to France.

I hope you take advantage of the restaurants offered on this web site and remember to leave space for dessert!