Top Best French Restaurants in Chicago

We've collected top 10 mentioned french restaurants in Chicago from other articles such as Chicago 3 days itinerary, Kev's Best, Culture Trip.

Top Best French Restaurants in Chicago

North Pond
North Pond
4.5 (303 ratings)
Modern, creative American fare made with local ingredients in a peaceful locale inside Lincoln Park.
2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
American restaurantBrunch restaurantFine dining restaurantFrench restaurantRestaurant
Le Bouchon
Le Bouchon
4.7 (473 ratings)
Small, bustling neighborhood French bistro with classic cuisine & quaint decor.
1958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647, USA
French restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
16 Fantastic French Restaurants in Chicago
"Take it as a good sign that there’s usually a line at this small neighborhood bistro. It’s because guests know the wait is worth it. Beef bourguignon dumplings, Alsace onion tart, cheesy onion soup, and a whole roasted duck for two are just a few of the highlights."
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best French Cuisine in Chicago 🥇
"Le Bouchon has served great tasting dishes and customer service since 1993. This classic French bistro transports their diners to Paris. It is also recognized as one of the best French restaurants in the country."
Margeaux Brasserie Chicago
Margeaux Brasserie Chicago
4.6 (286 ratings)
Traditional French fine-dining destination & bar in a 1920s-inspired setting at the Waldorf Astoria.
Waldorf, 11 E Walton St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
BrasserieDessert restaurantFrench restaurantRestaurantSeafood restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
From Haute Cuisine to Casual Bistro, Chicago's French Restaurants are Tres Bien
"If you're going to create a space reminiscent of a particular time, place and spirit, 1920's Paris would be it. Margeaux Brasserie is Chef Michael Mina's "moveable feast" to double metaphor Hemingway's ode to the city of the 20's. The restaurant's traditional brasserie fare is enlivened by Midwestern ingredients and bonhomie."
Bistro Campagne
Bistro Campagne
4.7 (470 ratings)
Upscale bistro serving a seasonal menu of country French fare in a spot with wood accents & a patio.
4518 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
French restaurantRestaurant
Bistronomic
Bistronomic
4.6 (457 ratings)
Creative, modern French dishes (including small, medium & large plates) in a stylish dining room.
840 N Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
BistroFrench restaurantHaute French restaurantModern French restaurantRestaurantWine bar
Cochon Volant Brasserie
Cochon Volant Brasserie
4.2 (982 ratings)
French bistro serving classic fare in spacious brasserie surrounds with a bar in a hotel.
100 W Monroe St, Chicago, IL 60603, USA
French restaurantBakeryBreakfast restaurantCafeCocktail barCoffee shopWine bar
Mentioned by Eater Chicago
16 Fantastic French Restaurants in Chicago
"The Loop isn’t quite rife with French cuisine so this casual steakhouse, attached to the Hyatt Centric and run by WellDone Hospitality Group, has been a welcome addition to the area since opening two years ago. Whether guests stop in during lunch for a beef dip sandwich or treat themselves to a nice hunk of dry-aged beef at dinner, there are plenty of delicious choices that’ll evoke visions of Paris."
Bonjour Cafe Bakery
Bonjour Cafe Bakery
4.1 (328 ratings)
Established, casual shop dispensing French baked goods alongside artisanal soups & sandwiches.
1550 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615, USA
French restaurantBakery
Mentioned by Culture Trip
The Best Brunch Spots In Hyde Park, Chicago
"Fortunately, you don’t have to take a 10-hour flight to get a French croissant. Bonjour Café Bakery is the perfect place to grab a chocolate croissant on the go or sit, relax, and enjoy a warm quiche. This cafe has both indoor and outdoor seating, making this the perfect place to enjoy warm weather with fresh pastries."
Mentioned by Culture Trip
10 Best Coffee Shops Near The University Of Chicago, Illinois
"For when you want a pastry to go with your coffee, the Bonjour Cafe should be your top pick. Unsurprisingly from the shop’s name, this French-style bakery has a changing seasonal selection of fresh baked goods. They range from rose-flavored macarons, eclairs, and croissants."
RM Champagne Salon
RM Champagne Salon
4.3 (333 ratings)
Champagne bar serving New American small plates in a setting with a marble fireplace & chandeliers.
116 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607, USA
Wine barBeer gardenCocktail barEvent venueFrench restaurantWedding venue
Mentioned by UrbanMatter
6 Most Romantic Restaurants in Chicago
"Hidden in a cobblestone alley, RM Champagne Salon is a West Loop gem exemplifying a Euro-inspired ambiance with contemporary flair. Warming and most definitely romantic, this hideaway haven is a French bistro, giving up impeccable eats such as their Lobster Mac & Cheese or Steak Frites. Chandeliers decorate the ceiling, and their marble fireplace takes the limelight."
Mentioned by giordanos.com
Most Romantic Restaurants in Chicago | Giordano's
"With excellent food and a European tone, RM Champagne Salon is simultaneously dainty and unpretentious. Enjoy the abundant champagne and mini-dessert selections, and if you’re in a hungrier mood, peruse their various entrees that range from lobster mac and cheese to salmon tartare. If the weather is nice, grab a table on the brick patio draped with string lights."
Mentioned by Spoon University
The 15 Most Beautiful Restaurants and Cafes in Chicago
"Photo courtesy of RM Champagne Salon on rmchampagnesalon.com. A quaint, European inspired place. The salon is made even more cozy with the installation of marble fireplaces and a roomy patio."
Oceanique
Oceanique
4.5 (174 ratings)
Eco-friendly spot for fish & fowl plus acclaimed wines & a tasting menu in a sharp, modern space.
505 Main St, Evanston, IL 60202, USA
Seafood restaurantAmerican restaurantAsian fusion restaurantCocktail barEvent venueFine dining restaurantFrench restaurantLoungeRestaurantWine bar
Mentioned by OpenTable
The Most Famous Restaurants in Chicago
"For more than 30 years, Oceanique has presented top-notch French seafood with touches of Asian and Latin flavor. Chef-owner Mark Grosz treats seasonal produce with as much care as ..."
Chez Moi
Chez Moi
4.4 (372 ratings)
Bistro serving up traditional French dishes in a casual, modern space with outdoor seats.
2100 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
French restaurantBistro
Mentioned by Kev's Best
5 Best French Cuisine in Chicago 🥇
"Chez Moi serves a traditional French menu prepared by a French Chef. The restaurant’s menu is created by Chef Dominique who has a passion for sharing French cuisine. In addition, he cooked and trained under great culinary chefs."
Mentioned by OpenTable
The Best Vegetarian Restaurants in Chicago
"Chez Moi is a traditional French Bistro located on Halsted in the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago that is small and rarely crowded, making it a local favorite."

Best Zoo in Chicago

Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo
4.6 (22365 ratings)4.5 (5486 ratings)
Small, free zoo with lions, primates, reptiles, a children's area & an interactive farm exhibit.
2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
ZooZoos & Aquariums
Mentioned by 10Best
The most popular things to see and do in Chicago
"An ape house, birdhouse and a working model of a five-acre Midwestern farm are just a few examples of what makes this zoo special. Founded in 1868 and known as America's oldest free public zoo, the Lincoln Park Zoo still manages to charge no admission and remains open year-round. Set on scenic park grounds with lush lawns and pleasant walkways, the zoo greets visitors with the beauty of Georgian Revival buildings and a spectacular greenhouse."
Mentioned by ArchDaily
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"Description: Lincoln Park Zoo’s South Pond was built in 1908 and it reflected the Victorian romantic and leisurely concept of nature in the city. Almost a century later, Studio Gang transformed this early 19th century urban pond into an ecological habitat buzzing with life. This wood pavilion works as an outdoor classroom and as a structure that frames the superb skyline views at this point."
Brookfield Zoo
Brookfield Zoo
4.6 (17485 ratings)4.5 (1100 ratings)
Lions, tigers, dolphins & more frolic in natural indoor & outdoor settings at this wildlife park.
8400 W 31st St, Brookfield, IL 60513, USA
ZooZoos & AquariumsAnimal parkAquarium
Mentioned by TripSavvy
The 10 Best Attractions for Young Kids in Chicago
"An alternative to Lincoln Park is Chicago Zoological Society's Brookfield Zoo, located in the nearby western suburb of (you guessed it) Brookfield. Brookfield Zoo is spread out over 200 acres and offers larger, cage-less exhibits such as Tropic World, a massive indoor habitat with three distinct environments, filled with primates from around the globe. 1st Avenue and 31st Street, Brookfield, Ill., 708-688-8000."
Mentioned by Your Chicago Guide
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"Not only is Brookfield Zoo a wonderful place to visit the animals, it’s also a world leader in animal population management and wildlife conservation. Admission is free for zoo members and all active, reservist, and retired members of the military."
Helen Brach Primate House
Helen Brach Primate House
4.7 (20 ratings)
2058-2156 N Cannon Dr, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
Zoo
Mentioned by traveltriangle.com
9 Best Zoos In Chicago To Kindle Your Soul!
"The Helen Brach Primate House is yet another extension of the Lincoln Park Zoo and is home to primates of varying shapes, sizes and colour. The area is made in a way to imitate the natural habitat for the primates to make them feel safe and familiar at the place that they are residing in. It was opened back in 1927 which finally underwent an extensive renovation in the year 1992."

Best Cake Places in Chicago

Reuter's Bakery
Reuter's Bakery
4.3 (150 ratings)
Veteran shop with over 85 years of Chicagoland service making fanciful cakes, cookies & pastries.
7177 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60707, USA
BakeryCake shopWedding bakery
Bridgeport Bakery 2.0
Bridgeport Bakery 2.0
4.6 (158 ratings)
Cozy, enduring Polish bakery offering sweet & savory pastries along with bacon maple & other donuts.
2907 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608, USA
BakeryCake shopCatering food and drink supplierCupcake shopDelivery serviceDonut shopPastry shopWholesale bakery
Mentioned by Chicago Tribune
14 Chicago bakeries offer take-and-bake cookie kits
"If you don’t want to bake, or fry in this case too, then decorate with DIY cookie and doughnut kits ($14) starring colorful icing and sprinkles. You may find inspiration in the bakery’s smiley face cookies and Easter lamb cakes, wearing icing medical masks. Owner Can Lao, who revived the historic bakery in the Bridgeport neighborhood back in February, recently added Chinese egg tarts, plus a few staple items like paper towels, gloves, milk and Yakult, the yogurt-like drink."
Mentioned by Time Out Chicago
The 22 most amazing bakeries in Chicago
"Restaurants Bakeries Bridgeport. This iconic Polish bakery closed in October 2019 after decades of serving pączki, doughnuts, cookies and other candy-colored sweets to its fans. Thankfully, new ownership swept in and restored the spot to its former glory."
Mentioned by The Infatuation
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"If you’re wondering what happened to Bridgeport Bakery 1.0, it closed. But thankfully version 2.0 has the same delicious treats as the original. And while they have a lot of baked goods besides donuts, we like coming here for their long johns and bismarks."
Baskin-Robbins
Baskin-Robbins
3.4 (103 ratings)
Colorful ice cream parlor chain known for its many flavors plus sorbet & yogurt.
75 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602, USA
Ice cream shopCake shopDessert shop

Best Takeout Food Restaurants in Chicago

goosefoot® food and wine
goosefoot® food and wine
5 (2 ratings)
2654 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625, USA
Takeout RestaurantIce cream shopWine store
Candlelite Chicago
Candlelite Chicago
4.3 (454 ratings)
Casual, spacious sports bar & restaurant serving thin-crust pizzas, burgers & pub fare.
7452 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645, USA
Pizza restaurantBarFried chicken takeawayDelivery RestaurantPizza deliveryPizza TakeoutSports bar
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
Cupitol Coffee & Eatery
4.6 (803 ratings)
Easygoing bar/eatery serving cafe fare such as sandwiches, salads & baked goods, plus coffee & tea.
455 E Illinois St, Chicago, IL 60611, USA
RestaurantBakeryBreakfast restaurantCafeCoffee shopDessert shopJuice shopLoungeTakeout Restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
Chicago's best breakfast: sweet or savory, classic American to exotic
"Cupitol is an all-day eatery located in Streeterville and Evanston that serves just what you crave after the sun rises. Choose various breakfast sandwiches and protein breakfasts like housemade corned beef hash poached eggs; a deliciously sloppy country Benedict with buttermilk biscuits, pork sausage gravy, eggs; and a European Breakfast with the thickest Greek yogurt you've ever witnessed, sprinkled with homemade almond granola, berries and local raw honey. Pancakes and Belgian waffles are made with a proprietary mix."

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