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Bistrot Margot
(Now Closed)French Restaurant$$$$
Old Town, Chicago
Has a stamp of approval from Time Out Chicago and Chicago magazine
37 Tips and reviews
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Martin SlusarzSeptember 23, 2014Reliable regular and tasty menu items are supplemented by daily specials. Daily quiche special was to die for - tasted like we were in Paris. Prices reasonable. The locals like it!
Clifford BrownApril 29, 2013One of our favorite places to eat when we are in Chicago. Everything on the menu is very well done, the French Onion Soup in particular is rich, delicious, and satisfying.
Time Out ChicagoApril 3, 2012To get to the profiteroles (or bread pudding, or apple tart) at the end of this Easter prix fixe, you go through two other courses (choices include salmon tartare, onion soup, quiche) first. Read more
Lauren KellyAugust 4, 2015Daily risotto is always interesting and delicious! Come here when you are not in a hurry and truly enjoy your meal.
Amanda RussellJanuary 26, 2014Delicious mussels and chocolate mousse! We had fantastic service and really enjoyed our meals
Rick LesserJune 1, 2014Omelets are wonderful. Be sure to try the bacon. And a Loyalty Special drink on the 3rd check-in.
Best French Onion Soup on the face of the planet. Incredible Croque Monsieur, better than you'll find in France, and if you're there for lunch try the peppercorn beef sandwich...great!
- Time Out ChicagoJuly 7, 2014The only way this bistro could get more French is if Gérard Depardieu were tap dancing on a table. Read more
Chicago magazineApril 13, 2012Lyonnaise onion soup, escargots persillade, and all the classics are yours at this Parisian boîte in Old Town. Read more
Crain's Chicago BusinessFebruary 22, 2011The onion soup is sweetened by aggressive carmelization of onions within a very rich broth and topped by a thick slab of Gruyère cheese, a paragon of this old standby. Read more
Bill GriffinSeptember 15, 2011Wednesday rocks with 26.95 any app, entree, and dessert inclusive. Rack of Lamb with ratatouille, escargot and warm apple tart. Yum!
This place has a great, surprisingly well priced bunch menu, really good place to go and doesn't have the crowds of other breakfast places in the area.
Sara NineMarch 26, 2012The "Bistrot Express" is the perfect lunch-portion! Get the onion soup & the croque monsieur.
Ken SchlosserMarch 25, 2011Wonderful. Croquet Monsieur was wonderful! Add the egg for nice treat. Wonderful service!
Lindsay JNovember 20, 2011The Haricot Verts are buttery, herby and a bit salty. Order them on the side if they don't come with your dish!
ISC ChicagoNovember 29, 2014Still not sure why it's so popular; mussels pretty good, bouillabaisse not so much
Kris WakefieldJune 20, 2013Waiters could not be snootier. This is the second time I've been here and they make you feel like your inconveniencing them.
Phillip LambOctober 31, 2009Don't go here if you have any familiarity with French cuisine. I'm pretty sure everything we had was either microwaved or came from a can.
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Bistrot Margot--a touch of Paris in Old Town, Chicago. Chef Owned and Operated for 13 years. A Chicago Classic!
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon
- 11:30 AM–9:00 PM
- Tue–Thu
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
- Fri
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sat
- 10:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 10:00 AM–9:00 PM
(312) 587-3660
Features
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Drinks
Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails
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- 8.6
"my favorite French place in all of Chicago. Make sure to make a reservation though. Small joint."
Charles B - 8.8
"Best French Fries in Chicago. You can’t go wrong with any dish here but the Sweetbreads are my personal favorite."
Chris Shackleton - 8.8
"Steak frites, escargot, trout with lentils. All favorites!"
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- 9.2
"Really good fun. We were near the front and I’m glad we weren’t picked on."
Ryan Pavey - 6.7
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Rudy Smartass - 7.4
"Huge and varied beer selection! Try the specials for something especially different. Great place to watch sports - cool look with tall wood panels on walls and ceiling."
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