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Le Bouchon - Chicago, Chicago, IL

Le Bouchon - Chicago

4.8
4.8
2055 Reviews
$31 to $50
French

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 82 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine

Menu

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What 2,055 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.

2,056 Reviews

  1. Katie

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went with a party of 6. Everyone had wonderful food and wine. It’s a bit crowded and noisy but really enjoyable!

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  2. Nicole

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious classic French! This lunch was a special treat and I will definitely be back! There is a reason this is a neighborhood gem!

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  3. Harold

    Chicago

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a fun authentic French place wine by the bottle is half price on Monday. Think Lyon not Paris.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Coastal Georgia

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved Le Bouchon! The food was amazing, services was great, and the atmosphere was electric. Definitely my favorite French restaurant in Chicago. We will be back

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  5. Randall

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 25 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best in the biz. A joy to sit down whenever we can!

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  6. Joel

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 22 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, great service, true French bistro cuisine.

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  7. Jose Maria

    Chicago

    120 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    120 reviews

    Dined on 21 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the new additions in the menu! Loved the seasonal potato leek soup! It was perfect for today’s wintery weather. Service was excellent!! Thank you!

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  8. Cynthia

    Chicago

    24 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was outstanding but service was really poor. Our sever wasn’t friendly, very rushy and made the experience extremely awkward at times. We spent over $500 here (tip included) and not to say we spent more so we should have had better service but I would have hoped that she’d see we are spending some serious money here and wouldn’t have rushed us or been so rude. Overall I’d come back for sure as long as we got a different server

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  9. Tony

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 20 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Quite simply, this is the best Restaurant in the City-- the food is off the chards good-- the atmosphere -- reminds me of my favorite Parisian Bistros I ate at while making a film there -- the people are warm , welcoming and incredibly knowledgeable -- it's like a large family seeing to your dining experience... My favorite Restaurant in Chicago...

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  10. CATHERINE

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 15 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food in a charming, cozy atmosphere. Even though the space is small, it was comfortable. The steak frites was superb

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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 2055 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 82 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Le Bouchon - Chicago

1958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Armitage
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Wine
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