2025 Best Bistros in Chicago Area

Classic French Bistros in Chicago

In Paris, the bistro is an institution. With a cozy, unpretentious atmosphere and French fare at a modest price, what's not to love?

Find a small table and order up some classic bistro dishes such as steak au poivre and coq au vin at one of GAYOT's Best French Bistros in Chicago, presented in alphabetical order.

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Bistro Campagne
12/20
An organic bistro in Lincoln Square with several cozy dining rooms and affordable prices. See More
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French, Contemporary, Bistro
Bistronomic
14/20
Veteran chef Martial Noguier debuts as restaurateur with this modern French bistro in the Gold Coast. See More

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Chez Joel
13/20
French fare --- unexpectedly --- is at home in the heart of Little Italy. See More

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Le Bouchon
13/20
This quaint Chicago bistro has a myriad of peers, though few are its match. See More

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Mon Ami Gabi
13/20
French bistro that goes beyond the basics to deliver seafood and a butterscotch pot de crème. See More

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