Bistros, brasseries, and fine French dining.
29 restaurants · Avg. price $$$–$$$$
Deep-dish, thin-crust, pasta houses, and fine Italian dining.
Greek, Turkish, and pan-Mediterranean fare.
Prime cuts, chophouses, and classic Chicago steakhouses.
Oyster bars, fish houses, and coastal-inspired seafood.
Burgers, BBQ, comfort food, and new American dining.
Bistro Campagne — high-caliber french in Lincoln Square.
goosefoot® — top-tier french in Lincoln Square.
Han 202 Restaurant — top-tier chinese in Bridgeport.
Le Bouchon — high-caliber french in Bucktown.
NRebozo (MP-10278) — high-caliber mexican in Forest Park.
Saigon Sisters — one of West Loop's strongest thai spots.
Le Colonial Chicago — trusted vietnamese in Gold Coast.
Bistronomic — well-regarded french in Gold Coast.
Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar — french in Loop.
The Alston — solid, no-fuss french in Gold Coast.
Chez Joël — one of Near West Side's strongest french spots.
North Pond — one of Lincoln Park's strongest french spots.
Bistro Monadnock — among the best french in Loop.
Obélix — established french in River North with a loyal following.
Taureaux Tavern — reliable french in Loop that keeps people coming back.
Oceanique — top-tier french in Evanston.
Mon Ami Gabi — high-caliber french in Old Town.
La Serre — top-tier mediterranean in Fulton Market.
Bar La Rue — top-tier mediterranean in Fulton Market.
Dining Room At Kendall College — Loop french that sets the standard.
Gavroche — one of Old Town's strongest french spots.
Hemmingway's Bistro — reliable french in Oak Park.
Brindille — dependable french in River North.
La Boulangerie & Co Wilson — straightforward french in Ravenswood.
Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen — reliable mediterranean in Roscoe Village.
Boeufhaus — honest french in Ukrainian Village, where the Ribeye is worth ordering.
Bandol Brasserie & Raw Bar — straightforward mediterranean in Loop.
Léa French Cafe Lake Street — neighborhood french in Loop.
Petite Edith — River North french that most people haven't found yet.