Best Bistro Restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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A photo of The Little Gem Restaurant restaurant

1. The Little Gem Restaurant

4.5

Awesome(956)

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• Contemporary American • Oak Park

Booked 18 times today

Great meal. Great service. Ambiance very quaint. Little noisy — would prefer hearing music. But can’t go wrong. Very lovely night

A photo of La Notte Ristorante Italiano - Oak Park restaurant

2. La Notte Ristorante Italiano - Oak Park

4.8

Exceptional(673)

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• Italian • Oak Park

Booked 6 times today

We had dinner here with friends after seeing a movie. It was wonderful — the food was delicious, great wine list and superb service!

3. Cafe Touche

4.7

Exceptional(1173)

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• Bistro • Edison Park

Booked 12 times today

My martini was perfect and the hit fresh bread was amazing. The escargot was good but could have used a bit more garlic. The boeuf bourguignon was very good indeed. The porc calvados was okay but just a bit tough, although the gravy was marvelous. The entire restaurant is rather clattery like many small bistros are due to no sound baffles, a hex tile floor and tin ceilings. Our waitress Heather was cheerful and pleasant and provided prompt service without being intrusive. Overall a very positive experience and I’ll go back to try some of their other selections. I’m curious about their cassoulet and bouillabaisse.

A photo of Port & Park Bistro and Bar restaurant

4. Port & Park Bistro and Bar

4.5

Awesome(140)

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• Bistro • Lakeview / East Lakeview

Booked 7 times today

Good local neighbor spot. Came for brunch. We sat outside, very nice

5. Aboyer

4.8

Exceptional(255)

$$$$

• Contemporary French / American • Winnetka

Booked 13 times today

Phenomenal food (we both had the steak and frites — amazing!), good wine from a small by-the-glass selection, excellent and very attentive service. It was a Tuesday night so only moderately noisy but it’s a small place so might be very loud on a weekend. I would definitely go back!