Chez Joel - Little Italy/University Village - Chicago, IL 60607 | Metromix Chicago

Chez Joel



Neighborhood: Little Italy/University Village
1119 W. Taylor St.

Chicago, IL 60607
312-226-6479
Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
A new French bistro has landed amid the Italian restaurants on Taylor Street. Chef/owner Joel Kazouini's namesake restaurant serves such Gallic specialties as steak frites and coq au vin. Also popular are the duck and duck leg confit, smoked salmon appetizer and homemade apple tart. Expect impeccable service and dazzling plate presentations.

Getting There

Cross Streets:
Taylor and May.
Parking:
Valet
Public Transportation:
CTA Bus: #37 Sedgwick/Ogden, #12 Roosevelt, #60 Blue Island/26th. Blue Line Train: Racine.
Wheelchair Access:
No

The Basics

Hours:
Dinner: 4:30-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday; 4:30-11 p.m. Friday; 5-11 p.m. Saturday; 4:30-10 Sunday

Lunch: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday-Friday.

Cuisine:
French
Meals Served:
Dessert, Dinner, and Lunch
Price Range:
$$$ ($16-$25)
Reservations:
Accepted
Alcohol:
Full Bar
Smoking:
No

Features

Carryout:
Yes
Features:
Catering
Facilities:
Private Party and Banquet Facilities
Worth Noting:
Recommended
Payment Methods:
American Express, Diners Club, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
Outdoor Seating:
Yes. Seats 70-100; outdoor garden opens April 15
Delivery:
No
Seating :
For 70

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"Really like this place, especially for lunch"

By cdg2009 from Little Italy/University Village, July 12, 2009

Great value for lunch - more expensive for dinner. Good food, great service, good ambience. Highly recommend this place.

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"French oasis in the heart of Little Italy"

By Commisrundgren from western burbs, January 27, 2009

1/23/09 8:15pm on Taylor St. in downtown Chicago. In the heart of Little Italy I walk into a French oasis. Chez Joel, a cozy French bistro offers F...

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"Taste of France in Chicago"

By Omar Salgado from University Village, October 10, 2008

Been wanting to try Chez Joel for a while, so it was perfect for my wife's birthday. The bistro is a little bit of Paris in Chicago. My wife and I...

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