1. Mon Ami Gabi
9.3
2300 N Lincoln Park W (at Belden Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Lincoln Park · 55 tips and reviews
Tayla Thurgaland Gibbs: Best Escargot ever! and the Mussels are to die for!
Marilyn: Great eavesdropping at this cozy resto; while you're pretending not to be nosy, try an order of frites and escargot to start; fish dishes are really good, and the desserts are pretty solid.
Saltanat Muslim-Ali: Definitely get escargots de Bourgogne, trout amandine, burgundy braised beef short rib, and steak frites and crème brûlée
2. Girl & The Goat
9.1
809 W Randolph St (at Halsted St), Chicago, IL
New American Restaurant · West Town · 552 tips and reviews
Marco Howell: Get the chickpea fritters, pigface, fries, cauliflower, escargot ravioli, and all the desserts. Trust me.
Amy Priestley: Sugo, crudo, chickpea fritters, escargot ravioli and pig face. All are excellent!
Shirley Liu: Definitely try the pork shank, green beans, escargot ravioli, bread and spreads, and pig face.
3. Community Tavern
7.8
4038 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL
Steakhouse · Portage Park · 7 tips and reviews
Chicago Tribune: This boutique steakhouse features classic American steakhouse offerings, but also includes French staples such as escargot, roasted bone marrow and bouillabaisse. Read more.
Lauren Drogos: Great service and food. Really enjoyed escargot, pork chop, and cauliflower au gratin. Mussels were good, but the cheese made it stinky, so will pass on them next time.
P S: Silky chicken liver mousse
4. Chez Joel
7.9
1119 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · University Village - Little Italy · 11 tips and reviews
Michael Tumbali: Amber was a great, escargot and duck were also on point. Wine by the glass selection is extremely accessible as $9 is the most expensive.
Time Out Chicago: Joël’s brick-laid courtyard is a respite, a quiet spot where the pâtés are creamy, the Champagne is cold, and you’ll never have to worry about spilling a cosmo on a maxidress. http://tmout.us/maA24 Read more.
Chicago magazine: There’s nothing corporate-feeling or focus-grouped here, just one bite after another of authentic French comfort food. Well-priced wines, mostly French. Read more.
6. Bistro Campagne
8.7
4518 N Lincoln Ave (at W Sunnyside Ave), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Ravenswood · 37 tips and reviews
Kate Schaffer: Steak frites, escargot, trout with lentils. All favorites!
Time Out Chicago: There isn’t a bad thing on the menu, but if we had to limit ourselves, we’d go with onion soup, mussels steamed in Belgian ale, roasted chicken and pan-seared hanger steak flanked by amazing frites. Read more.
Michelle Martin: French onion soup is to die for.
10. Bistronomic
7.5
840 N Wabash Ave (at E Pearson St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Near North Side · 39 tips and reviews
Teri: Order the escargot (slightly sweet). Also order duck confit (not too greasy). Great, intimate, and polished but not pretentious atmosphere. You can hear your companion(s) talk, which is lovely.
Cristy: Stake Frites was amazing!! Glad we went!!!
Katie M.: Bottomless mimosa brunch was fantastic especially coupled with the goat cheese and pesto omelette. Highly recommend!
12. Cité
8.3
505 N Lake Shore Dr (btwn Grand Ave & Illinois St), Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Streeterville · 25 tips and reviews
Adam Soontharotoke: The Brie en Route is an amazing choice for an appetizer.
Cite Elegant: Come on Wednesday or Saturday nights to watch the fireworks literally come at you from Navy Pier
InterContinental Chicago: Definitely the place to be at sunset. American/French cuisine and impeccable service, right on the lake. Has a small lounge area for those that want to sip a beverage while drinking in the view
13. Il Vicinato
7.9
2435 S Western Ave (24th Street), Chicago, IL
Italian Restaurant · Pilsen · 8 tips and reviews
Jeremy Goldsworthy: Amazing. Just amazing.
Serious Eats: This unexpected old school Italian-American joint offers loads of charm, and manages to serve solid versions of the classics.
Michelle M: Best Italian restaurant in Chicago, homemade old school cooking and very charming atmosphere
15. La Petite Folie
7.5
1504 E 55th St, Chicago, IL
French Restaurant · Hyde Park · 3 tips and reviews
Chicago magazine: Well-priced French wines and a prix fixe menu for $32 (5 to 6:30 p.m.). Dishes we liked: Potato leek soup, foie gras with roasted pear, and hazelnut-crusted veal chop. Read more.
Crain's Chicago Business: The service is reserved, the mood is quiet and the décor is modest. Sample starters such as a goat cheese tart ($7.50) or asparagus served with Puy green lentils in mustard vinaigrette ($8). Read more.
Michelin Travel & Lifestyle: Quietly nestled in a dressed up Hyde Park shopping plaza, this little French place provides a bit of haute and an all-French wine list. - Inspector