French Restaurants in Downtown Chicago: Fine Dining in the Windy City
Following are some of the finest of the elegant French restaurants and romantic French bistros in downtown Chicago.
Everest. French cuisine in one of America's premier dining rooms. Everest is located on the 40th floor of the Chicago Stock Exchange. Chef/ proprietor J. Joho's cuisine and award winning wine list have earned international recognition for Everest. The menu changes frequently so that the best ingredients of the season can be used in the cuisine. Examples of selections from a sample menu include Filet of Black Grouper, Filet of Wild Sturgeon Wrapped and Roasted in Cured Harm and Wild Pheasant breast Wrapped in Cabbage Alsace Style. Order the Chocolate or Grand Marnier Souffle desserts in advance. AAA Five Diamond. 440 S. LaSalle Street, 40th Floor, Chicago, Illinois. 1-312-663-8920.
Tru. Chef Rick Tramonto is called a blend of mad scientist and magician. Examples of main courses on the dinner menu include Alaskan Halibut in Leek Emulsion, Butter-Poached Maine Lobster with White Asparagus, Olive Oil Poached Salmon with Coconut and Thai Long Peppercorn. Pastry Chef Gale Gand's Dessert Collection features Sweet Dreams, such as Dense Chocolate with Hazelnut Ice Cream and Cocoa, Nib Macaroon Bitter Chocolate Ice Cream and Hot Chocolate Souffle with Cayenne Pistachio Crumbs. Tru has received numerous awards, including several James Beard Awards in multiple categories. Mobil Four Star, AAA Dive Diamond. 676 N. St. Clair Street, Chicago, Illinois. 1-312-202-0001.
Les Nomades "A Fresh Expression of French Cuisine." Les Nomades is a romantic, intimate restaurant in an elegant turn of the century townhouse. Hosts are Chef Chris Nugent and Owner Mary Beth Liccioni. AAA Four Diamond. 222. East Ontario Street, Chicago, Illinois. 1-312-649-9010.
NoMI. Sophisticated dining experience is high above the Magnificent Mile with views of the famed Chicago skyline. NoMI is located in the Park Hyatt Chicago, Seventh Floor, 800 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. -312-239-4030.
Bistro 110. Authentic French bistro is decorated with contemporary murals and gleaming copper. Bistro is a great place of casual meal or special occasion. Bistro is located west of Michigan Avenue, across from Water Tower. 110 East Pearson Street, Chicago, Illinois.
Cafe des Architectes, "A Modern French Brasserie." Sofitel Chicago Water Tower. 20 East Chestnut, Chicago, Illinois. 1-312-324-4000.
Cyranos Bistriot Wine Bar & Cabaret. Pretty French bistro in the heart of River North. Cyranos serves the food of the Bergerac Region. 1-312-467-0546.
Kiki's Bistro. 900 North Franklin Street, Chicago, Illinois. 1-312-335-5454.
Marche. 833 West Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois. 1-312-226-8399.
Bistro Zinc. 1131 North State Street, Chicago, Illinois. 1-312-337-1131.
Information is subject to change. Contact the find French restaurants for additional information and to make reservations.
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Post a CommentYou know, I'm from Chicago, but never really considered it a city for French food, although I love the Greek and Italian! Will need to check one of these out upon next visit to relatives still there.
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French cuisine. OOh La La!