Old Town Brasserie
- Neighborhood: Old Town
- 1209 North Wells St.
- Chicago, IL 60610
- 312-943-3000
Though it opened in 2007, neighborhood folks instantly took to this handsome boite's old soul. Chef Roland Liccioni, who earned fame at legendary Le Francais, takes a more relaxed approach here, offering pate, seafood terrine, poached salmon with eggless Bearnaise sauce and roasted Long Island duck, plus rotating specials like sweetbreads, beef Wellington and bouillabaisse. The duck consomme is not to be missed. Some Vietnamese-influenced dishes also make the menu in the brasserie (like lobster ravioli with Vietnamese foam). The crowd here skews a bit older but it's still lively, and the front bar is always bustling.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Wells and Division
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- 70 Division
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
-
5:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday (late night menu served 9:30 p.m.-midnight)
Bar: 5 p.m.-2 a.m. (closing hours subject to change)
- Cuisine:
- French
- Meals Served:
- Dinner
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Recommended
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Bar Style:
- Lounge and Cabaret
Features
- Carryout:
- Yes
- Live Music:
- Yes. After 10 p.m. Friday-Saturday
- Payment Methods:
- American Express, Discover Card, Mastercard, and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Seating :
- In the brasserie and bar; the market is carryout only
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"Overpriced and Loud but Great Food"
LaurieASK from Budlong Woods - July 21, 2008
It is definetely a scene and be seen place- loud and filled with the trendy and nouveau riche but our waiter was great- steered me away from one fi...
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"Very disappointed"
DK from Andersonville - June 29, 2008
I took my DH here last night for a celebration. What a disappointment. Our waiter was just short of surly. While the other waiters were explaini...
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"This is NOT France, and I am NOT French!"
Rich White Guy from Old Town - June 27, 2008
The inattentive service (not pretentious, just bad) reminded me of Paris, and the lack of air conditioning on an 80-degree Chicago evening reminded...
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