Le Bouchon - Chicago

Le Bouchon - Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Liz VIP

   Chicago164 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 5

   There is nothing like Le Bouchon, especially on Mondays! Food is always reliable and delicious.
   

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   RENEE

   San Diego5 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   10 out of 10. We had reservations and were seated when we arrived. Had the escargot and duck for 2. It did not disappoint. The flavors were amazing. Drinks and dessert just as good. Service was excellent!! Only negative thing I can say is the music that was playing did not match the atmosphere of the restaurant. Will definitely be back.
   

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   Irene VIP

   Chicago11 reviews

   4.0

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We were two people and had a good experience. However, the online menu showing on Open Table is not accurate in that the Cassoulet was not available and we were told that it is only available in the winter months and there was no seared fois gras (not a whole piece). These were two things that really drew us to the menu. We were told that the owner means the online menu as "suggestions" so be ware. Our server was great We had the escargot, a pate en croute, both good. For our entrées we had the Scallops and the Lamb chops - both Excellent. It is a small place with tables for two very close together so love your neighbors, which we did. The music is awful. No French bistro music. Overall a four . They did comp our dessert probably due to our disappointment with the online menu. A terrific apple tart with ice cream. Our "neighbors" loved everything they had including the Pekin Duck.
   

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   Tina

   Chicago1 review

   5.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food was really good! It was noisy but very French. The staff there is also very friendly. I will go there again.
   

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   Jennifer VIP

   Chicago40 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   What more is there to add about Chicago's classique bistro? The food, the ambience, the service are all parfait!
   

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   carol

   New York City18 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 11, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   Our first visit. The restaurant was very busy @930pm for our after theater reservation. It was noisy but quieted down about 10pm. Service was good, attentive, portions generous. We'll be back!
   

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   Neha VIP

   Houston4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 10, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best French food in Chicago! The restaurant is very reliable for traditional French fare- steak frite, escargot, French onion soup. Food is spot on every time we came here. Their beet salad is the best in town. The desserts are amazing as well. A simple crème brûlée but well made with a nicely torched top.
   

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   Daniel VIP

   Chicago4 reviews

   1.0

   Dined on May 9, 2025

   1. Overall 1
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   Service was abysmal. Waiter never told us a name but the bald guy with a beard was about as unfriendly as it gets for someone who works in the service industry. I took my wife out for her first Mother’s Day dinner as a mom and we get checked on twice and were sitting with empty glasses of wine for 30+ min before he brought out the dessert menu (still never asking if we needed another drink). We spent half the dinner trying to understand what we did wrong to be treated this way until we heard him treating the table behind us the same way. Horrible experience.
   

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   Bonnie

   Chicago20 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on May 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Lively atmosphere with people having an enjoyable time. Could be a small bistro in France. Onion soup is delicious! A special place.
   

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    Carolyn VIP

    Chicago3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4

    We went on Monday for their 1/2 priced wine special. The entire wine list was 1/2 off. We really enjoyed the food and the service, our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu. Only complaint would be how loud it was with so many tables close together.
    

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