- 405 W. 81st Ave., Merrillville
A gem tucked into the Ross Plaza on U.S. Hwy. 30, Cafe Venezia provides carefully executed, French-influenced Italian cooking, a serious and moderately priced w... READ MORE
A gem tucked into the Ross Plaza on U.S. Hwy. 30, Cafe Venezia provides carefully executed, French-influenced Italian cooking, a serious and moderately priced w... READ MORE
Italian, French and Southwestern influences meld in this sophisticated and innovative restaurant. Not everything is wonderful, but the place is so ambitious tha... READ MORE
The sister of Carlos' Restaurant, everything at this casual and cozy neighborhood bistro is made to order from scratch. There's signature French bistro fare suc... READ MORE
An upscale/casual restaurant featuring French and Italian dishes prepared in an open kitchen. Specialties include veal Porterhouse (a 15-ounce, 1 1/2 inch-thick... READ MORE
This casually elegant cafe serves a wide range of Italian, French and traditional American cuisine. Appetizers include Sam Adams cheddar and beer fondue and st... READ MORE
This casual French spot has served bistro classics along with modern, creative dishes to the northwest suburbs since 1992. Founded by Dominique Legeai and Masat... READ MORE
Campagne (which means countryside), has a beautiful secluded outdoor patio with Japanese maples and extensive landscaping, plus a permanent brick structure fitt... READ MORE
Chef-owner David Richards' charming cafe offers upscale contemporary American fare with a French twist. The pink-and-brown interior with matching chandelier and... READ MORE
This casual BYOB Lincoln Park crepe and coffeehouse specializes in North African and Mediterranean cuisine made with fresh and often organic ingredients. The wa... READ MORE
Tucked into The Foundry shopping center, this spacious and cheerful bistro features food that's always adept and often dazzling. Service is friendly and accommo... READ MORE
If La Petite Creperie inhabited this space when the structure was built as the sheriff's house (complete with a dozen jail cells) in 1887, crime may have been w... READ MORE
This unassuming strip mall eatery offers a total departure once you step inside. A glass-topped bar glowing with icy blue light resides near the front of the sp... READ MORE
A European-style coffee, Prairie Croissant Cafe prides itself in using organic ingredients, oftentimes harvested from nearby Prairie Crossing farm. The spot dra... READ MORE
France meets Mexico at this Division Street BYOB where Yanitzin Sanchez, who's trained and worked in both countries, is in the kitchen. Sanchez's French-Mex fus... READ MORE
This cute little Lakeview crepe shop offers sweet and savory crepes, fresh fruit smoothies and ice cream. Feel free to build your own, or choose from options su... READ MORE
This multi-level, industrial-chic River North restaurant serves polished contemporary American cuisine. Executive chef Mark Pollard revamped the menu with dishe... READ MORE
Get a taste of France at this South Loop bistro, which serves French classics for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Kids can enjoy meals like macaroni and cheese gra... READ MORE
The newest venture from Carrie Nahabedian (Naha) incorporates French-inspired dishes with North American ingredients. What's in the name? Meaning "new branch" i... READ MORE
Like the now-closed Bonsoiree, where head chef Shin Thompson made his reputation, Kabocha serves a Japanese-influenced menu, including the Bonsoiree fixtures Du... READ MORE
This Des Plaines steakhouse serves traditional steakhouse and French-influenced dishes like pan-fried Dover sole Francais, steak au poivre, chateaubriand carved... READ MORE