Best Bistro Restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

Price: Moderate (596)Price: Expensive (318)Price: Very Expensive (86)

17 restaurants available nearby

1. Fiori Italian

4.4

Awesome(561)

Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Munster, IN

Booked 3 times today

Fiori has a great ambience upon entry. The staff are very attentive and friendly. Our waiter Stacy checked on us periodically and provided awesome service. We also were checked on my other staff that made us feel welcome. I celebrated my daughter’s and I birthday and we felt special.

A photo of Encore! by Little Gem restaurant

2. Encore! by Little Gem

4.0

Excellent(6)

Price: Expensive

• Bistro • Oak Park

Booked 4 times today

Excellent main dishes! The bartender was having a rough night and got backed up. Our Mains arrived at the same time as our first drink order. Tasty stuff, though!

A photo of The Little Gem Restaurant restaurant

3. The Little Gem Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(1120)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Oak Park

Booked 16 times today

Excellent date night location, wonderful food and environment.

A photo of La Notte Ristorante Italiano - Oak Park restaurant

4. La Notte Ristorante Italiano - Oak Park

4.7

Exceptional(719)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Oak Park

Booked 5 times today

This is a hidden gem. The food is fresh- homemade pasta - and delicious and very reasonably priced

5. Americano

4.0

Excellent(106)

Price: Expensive

• Global, International • Lincoln Park

Booked 53 times today

Lovely spot. Best thing going for Hotel Lincoln. Made our week in Chicago to have easy access to a good restaurant and tasty drinks. Fun people watching too given its street level windows on both sides.

6. Cafe Touche

4.7

Exceptional(1386)

Price: Moderate

• Bistro • Edison Park

Booked 34 times today

The staff and food is always spot on! Our absolute favorite place for a great meal ~

7. Coquette

4.2

Awesome(4)

Price: Expensive

• French • West Loop

Booked 10 times today

I went here for my birthday with my husband and some friends. Overall the food was pretty good. Highlights were the date ratatouille, mushrooms, and salmon for dinner. The chocolate hazelnut tart and profiteroles were delicious for dessert. The salmon was a bit salty but very flavorful just note that before ordering. The ambiance was fine. The server seemed a little aloof to our questions about the menu and it took some time for them to deliver answers back to us regarding allergies, options for dessert. We also felt a bit rushed despite no one really being in the restaurant when we went. They said they were preparing for a busy night ahead of them and wanted to make sure we ordered everything at once. Once we did, we were not checked on a ton and water glasses were left empty for a while and the table was either cleared too quickly or not quick enough. We weren’t in a hurry but at some point it felt like our table was an inconvenience to the wait staff. Overall, I would recommend for food but note the service could be less optimal. Not sure I will go here again, but for a first try for someone it was worth the dishes I tried.