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Dear Margaret
Dear Margaret is a french restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
frenchbib gourmanddate night
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9.6
Based on 425 reviews
Best French Restaurants in Chicago
The best French restaurants in Chicago, sorted by rating and curated by TastyPals editors.
10 restaurantsAvg rating 9.1Updated June 2026
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Fast answers for diners comparing french restaurants in Chicago. These first picks are sorted from live restaurant data and editorial fit.
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Mon Ami Gabi
Mon Ami Gabi is a french restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
bistrobrunchdate night
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9.4
Based on 1473 reviews
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Bistro Campagne
Bistro Campagne is a french restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.4
Based on 781 reviews
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Chez Joël
Chez Joël is a french restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
bistrodate night
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9.4
Based on 596 reviews
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Bistro Monadnock
Bistro Monadnock is a french restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
hidden gemdate night
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9.4
Based on 390 reviews
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Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen
Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen is a french restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
brunchcocktailfine dining
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9.2
Based on 801 reviews
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Obélix
Obélix is a french restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 727 reviews
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Brindille
Brindille is a french restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
cocktailhidden gemdate night
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8.6
Based on 247 reviews
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Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar
Venteux Brasserie, Cafe & Oyster Bar is a french restaurant restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
cocktaillate night
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8.4
Based on 1111 reviews
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Coquette
Coquette is a french restaurant restaurant in Chicago in Chicago that is worth opening when you want a clearer read on the menu and the room.
cocktailwine barhidden gem
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8.4
Based on 161 reviews
Common questions about French in Chicago
What are the best French restaurants in Chicago?
The top French restaurants in Chicago include Dear Margaret, Mon Ami Gabi, Bistro Campagne. TastyPals curates these picks based on Google ratings, review volume, and editorial judgment.
What is the highest-rated French restaurant in Chicago?
Dear Margaret is among the highest-rated French restaurants in Chicago, with a 9.6 Google rating across 425 reviews.
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