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BIB GOURMAND
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
French · date night
Best French for date night in Chicago
French restaurants in Chicago that work well for date night — sorted by rating and curated for occasion fit.
8 restaurantsUpdated June 2026
Top French picks for date night
Fast answers for diners comparing french restaurants for date night in Chicago.
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French•Chicago•$$$
Mon Ami Gabi
Mon Ami Gabi is a french restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
bistrobrunchdate night
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9.4
Based on 1473 reviews
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Bistro Campagne
Bistro Campagne is a french restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.4
Based on 781 reviews
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Chez Joël
Chez Joël is a french restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
bistrodate night
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9.4
Based on 596 reviews
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French•Chicago•$$$$
Bistro Monadnock
Bistro Monadnock is a french restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
hidden gemdate night
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9.4
Based on 390 reviews
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French•Chicago•$$
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
7
French•Chicago•$$$
Obélix
Obélix is a french restaurant pick in Chicago in Chicago when you want dinner to feel a little more planned.
date night
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9.0
Based on 727 reviews
8
French•Chicago•$$$$
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
Common questions
What are the best French restaurants for date night in Chicago?
Top French restaurants for date night in Chicago include Dear Margaret, Mon Ami Gabi, Bistro Campagne. TastyPals curates these based on occasion tags, Google ratings, and editorial judgment.
Is French good for date night in Chicago?
Yes — Chicago has 8 French restaurants rated highly for date night. Dear Margaret is among the top picks with a 9.6 Google rating.
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