The Lobby
River North • $$$
Live cello music, Champagne, and finger sandwiches served under soaring ceilings—this luxe hotel afternoon tea delivers the full Downton Abbey fantasy with impeccable service to match.
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Petite Edith
Near North • $$$$
French technique meets Midwestern comfort at Jenner Tomaska's intimate bistro. The leek tart alone is worth the trip, and the duck with cherry mostarda seals the deal.
Petit Pomeroy
River North • $$$$
Petit Pomeroy delivers classic French bistro fare with exceptional execution: think escargots, short rib bourguignon, and crème brûlée that crackles when you cut it. The cozy, refined atmosphere feels authentically Parisian without the passport.
Caché 310
West Loop
A moody, hidden lounge tucked behind the BMO Tower serving French-inspired cocktails like the Popcorn Au Beurre and The New Orleans alongside tinned seafood and warm seasonal cookies.
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Obélix
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Bucktown
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Lincoln Square
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