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Le Bouchon - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Le Bouchon - Chicago

4.8
4.8
2080 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 62 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
Le Bouchon has been thriving in Bucktown since 1993, serving classic French Bistro food in a dining room that will transport you to Paris. Voted one of the best French Restaurants in America by Timeout Magazine.

Open from 11am-10pm Monday - Saturday.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Comfort Food, Wine Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 862-6600
  • Website
    http://www.lebouchonofchicago.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Wbaldo Gallegos, Chef de Cuisine: Oliver Poilevey
  • Location
    1958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  • Neighbourhood
    Bucktown / Wicker Park
  • Cross Street
    Armitage
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Damen or Western Blue Line. Damen or Armitage Buses.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Menu

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What 2,080 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Le Bouchon in Chicago captures the essence of a "classic French bistro" with its cozy ambiance and authentic cuisine. Diners rave about the "amazing food" and "superb flavors," highlighting dishes like Coq au Vin and Steak Frites. The "attentive, knowledgeable" staff ensures a memorable dining experience, making it a "favorite restaurant" for many. Despite its small, bustling space, Le Bouchon delivers a "true Parisian experience" in the heart of the city.

2,080 Reviews

  1. Lorraine

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 1
    Europeans are better at holding quiet conversations at close tables. Americans are loud and speak over each other rather than under the loudest voice. At LeBouchon the tables are smashed into a small space, the table next to yours must be a mere 5 or 6" away, or rather, close. Wait staff turns sideways to walk between tables. The staff seemed stressed out at how busy it can get. There is barely room to rise from the table to leave without inconveniencing others at the near table. Good food and good companionship deserve more.

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  2. rick

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a great winter lunch with onion soup, a glass of wine, and a nice desert. Service was excellent. Always a go to place for a good French dining experience.

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  3. Ray and Beth

    VIP

    Chicago

    76 reviews

    4.0

    76 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Very loud, cold, and my chair was bashed more than 20 times by staff members. Don’t go for the ambiance. Rabbit stew, pate, and French bread were all delicious

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  4. T Rae

    VIP

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    always fantastic!!! the lunch menu is superb, this has become a weekly go to for us!

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  5. Michelle

    VIP

    Denver

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    So French and so fantastic. The wait staff is amazing. The food is always on point. The ambiance is cozy and warm.

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  6. Richard

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    As always the food doesn’t disappoint. The service did. We were greeted by one service person —“ I’ll take care of you”—who disappeared then: no explanation till we asked another passing server, who had taken over our table it seems. Maybe the place was short staffed, but we had to grab a server passing by rapidly each time we needed something: drinks, dessert, water. And despite making a reservation 6 weeks in advance we had a table by the cold door.. It’s a marvelous place—most of the time. Not last night.

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  7. Stephen

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    French Bistro doesn’t get any more authentic in Chicago than Le Bouchon, which maintains its excellence in the tradition of Jean-Claude. Service is quintessentially Chicagoan in professionalism and personality, while lacking in the typical French diffidence. Can’t misses: steak frites or moules et frites, tarte à l’oignon or crôque madame. Specials are spéciales and a late lunch can make the rest of your day.

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  8. Andrea

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is amazing! This is a neighborhood gem and one of our favorite restaurants in Chicago!

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  9. Emily

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Le Bouchon so much. Has been our favorite restaurant in the city since we moved to Chicago and we’ve never had a bad time there. I was surprised to see how crowded it was on a Monday night but happy to see the restaurant so busy!

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  10. Liz

    VIP

    Chicago

    162 reviews

    5.0

    162 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my all-time favorite spots in Chicago for YEARS. Mondays are the best: half-price bottles of wine. Adore the French onion soup, the frites with aioli, the salad Lyonnaise. It's all great! With friendly, professional service and a total Parisian vibe.

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FAQs

Le Bouchon - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 862-6600.

Le Bouchon - Chicago is rated 4.8 stars by 2080 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 62 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Le Bouchon - Chicago

1958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Armitage
  • Neighbourhood
    Bucktown / Wicker Park
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    French, Comfort Food, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Damen or Western Blue Line. Damen or Armitage Buses.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Wbaldo Gallegos, Chef de Cuisine: Oliver Poilevey
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine
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