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French Bistros on the North Side of ChicagoCafes Offer Fine Cuisine From France in Upscale Neighborhoods
French bistros offer the experience of delicious food inspired by France. Chicago cafes on the north side of the city feature great food in comfortable atmopspheres.
French bistros and cafes offer fine French bistro fare in casual, comfortable atmospheres. Many people prefer the bistro style of dining to the haute cuisine offered at the more formal French restaurants. Fortunately, there are some great choices on the fashionable North Side of Chicago for French Fare. Here are some great French bistros on Chicago's Trendy North Side, including the Lincoln Park and Andersonville neighborhoods. Cafe BernardChef/owner Bernard LeCoq has been serving favorite dishes from his homeland since 1972. French bistro in the stylish Lincoln Park offers country French cuisine. The dinner menu features entrees including Pan Seared Port Tenderloin, Filet Mignon au Poivre, Roast Duck a la Orange, Bouillabaisse, Cassoulet Toulousain and Grilled North Atlantic Salmon with Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce. Delectable desserts include White Chocolate Mousse Cake, Velvet Chocolate Cake and White Chocolate Mousse with berries. Dinner entrees range $13 to $25. Cafe Bernard offers a Fixe Prix menu Sunday through Thursday that includes soup or salad, entree, dessert and house wine for $54. The cafe has a nice selection of wines. 2100 N. Halsted St., Chicago, I 60614. 1-773-871-2100. Cafe MatouChef Charlie Socher updates classic French cuisine with simple twists. Cafe Matou is a neighborhood style eatery with a warm setting. The menu changes, but sames of entrees that may be found at Cafe Matou include Bouillabaisse, Sauteed Mondfist with a pan sauce of tomato and garlic and prosciutto, Roast Quails wrapped in bacon with garlic croutons and Gruyere and Pan Broiled Moulard Duck Breast. Dessert choices may include Flourless Chocolate Cake roll filled with toasted coconut and amaretto Chantilly and Hazelnut Meringue layered with espresso burnt caramel Chantilly and strawberries. The cafe has a full service bar which offers a wide range of wines, liquors and non-alcoholic beverages. 1846 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, IL 60647. 1-773-384-8911. La Tache French BistroLa Tache is a casual French Bistro located in the heart of the Andersonville neighborhood. A full dinner menu is served seven days a week. Brunch is offered on Sundays. Examples of dinner entrees include Poached Salmon on petit Crimson Lentils, Strip Loin with Peppercorn Sauce, Lavender Rubber Pork Tenderloin and Provencal Fish Stew. Meals priced from $10 to $25. 1475 W. Balmoral, Chicago, IL 60640. 1-773-334-7168. Mon Ami GabiClassic French Bistro with the lively feeling of Paris. Mon Ami Gabi is owned by Chef Gabino Sotelino. "Mon Ami" means "My Friend" n French. This bistro specializes in classic bistro fare, including crepes and quiches. Classic dishes from the dinner menu include Pork Tenderloin, Roast Chicken and Frites and Lemon Chicken Paillard. Steak Frites include Steak au Poivre with brandy peppercorn sauce, Steak Bordelaise with caramelized onions and red wine sauce and Steak Roquefort with blue cheese sauce. Desserts include Banana Foster Crepes, Chocolate Mousse and Warm Flourless Chocolate Cake. Dinners prices from $15 to $30. The bar serves a selection of wines, beer and cocktails. Mon Ami Gabi is a Lettuce Entertain you Restaurant. 2300 N. Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL 60614. Bistro CampagneThis bistro is a neighborhood restaurant in the trendy Lincoln Park area. Chef Altenberg offers a menu that changes seasonally, as part of his commitment to using local ingredients from organic farmers. 4518 N. Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 1-773-271-6100 Bistrot MargotFamily owned authentic French bistro featuring regional French cooking in an Art Nouveau environment. 1437 - 39 N. Wells Street, Chicago, IL 60610. 1-312-587-3660. Information is subject to change. Contact the restaurants for additional information and to make reservations.
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