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Simply Pasteur, Chicago, IL

Simply Pasteur

4.5
4.5
716 Reviews
$31 to $50
Vietnamese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 5 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Coming Soon! Heat covered patio seating. Opening 11/25/2020

High quality does not have to be pretentious
Unlike other south-east asian cuisines, Vietnamese food has influences from France. Given this influence, cooking is definitely a culmination of East meets West where meals are prepared and cooked for hours rather than flash fried.

With fresh herbs, meats and vegetables, Simply Pasteur goes one step further than other Vietnamese restaurants by crafting our plates to be for a modern-american palette. That is, our cuisine is not only designed to be elegant, but also to be flavorful and to take experience into account.

Come relax and enjoy an elegant pairing of Vietnamese pho, noodles, rice dishes and more with our in-house cocktails, wines and full bar.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (773) 728-4800
  • Website
    https://www.simplypasteur.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Kim Nguyen
  • Private party facilities
    Simply Pasteur has a beautiful outdoor patio as well as several great indoor rooms that are open for availability to rent. If you are interested, please fill out a form here: https://www.simplypasteur.com/events
  • Location
    5525 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
  • Area
    Edgewater
  • Cross Street
    Broadway and Bryn Mawr
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Simply Pasteur is easily accessible via the CTA Bus and "L" routes. Our nearest "L" stop is Bryn Mawr on the Red Line. The 36-Broadway bus service runs past midnight.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 716 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Simply Pasteur delights with "excellent Vietnamese food," a "gorgeous" garden patio, and attentive service. The upscale tropical ambiance enhances the dining experience. Owner Kim N. ensures every dish meets high standards, creating a friendly atmosphere where guests feel welcome. A must-try for those seeking a taste of Vietnam.

716 Reviews

  1. Michael

    Chicago

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on 16 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great restaurant for a delicious meal in a quiet and beautiful setting. Service was excellent and easy-paced. Food was delicious but my request to tone down the heat wasn’t noted by the chef.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 November 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    The food is forgettable, bland and not what you would expect for such a beautiful restaurant. It’s shocking they can remain in business with the poor quality of their dishes. It is a mystery that so many people like their food. You could recreate the meal for a lot less at a mall food court.

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  3. Bryan

    Chicago

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on 2 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love visiting this restaurant -- and wish more people would go!

    1 person found this helpful

  4. Steven

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 October 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Its a great place. I've never experienced upscale Korean, just street food. Let me tell you, it was a real treat

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  5. Deborah

    Chicago

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 13 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had a lovely anniversary dinner in the patio. The temperature at dusk in September was great and the ambience wonderful. The mango salad was superb, especially with the anchovy lime dressing. The ginger chicken and the shrimp with lobster sauce were both excellent. Service was very attentive despite being a busy Friday evening.

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  6. Debbie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 8 September 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely owner, amazing food! One of the best experiences I’ve had. Thank you

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  7. Mike

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 August 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    It was horrible. It took FOREVER to get waited on. Drink order took forever, appetizers took forever , food order took about one hour. Wines are overpriced, food is meh. Don’t waste your time (lots of it) and money. Many many better choices!!!

    1 person found this helpful

  8. Jan

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 August 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious. Not crowded . Not loud. Very pleasant indeed

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  9. Robin

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    4.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on 3 August 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    They recently redecorated their outdoor patio and it's just beautiful! Plenty of tables to get a seat outside and enjoy the ambiance. The food is excellent - I even noticed more chicken in the Curry Chicken, which is one of my favorites. A bit skimpy on the shrimp in the shrimp and mango salad but the rest of the ingredients and the dressing make up for it. Service staff are very nice - two work the entire patio so someone is always checking on your table. Lovely place!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    14 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on 29 June 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We have been going to this location for many years and was extremely disappointed in the menu limitations and the food itself. No imagination nor taste, small portions such as the Saigon crepe as appetizer w minimal lettuce and herbs. My mojito had chopped mint that caught in my teeth as well as floating was very unappealing Cannot recommend. Big loss.

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FAQs

Simply Pasteur does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Simply Pasteur also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 728-4800.

Simply Pasteur is rated 4.5 stars by 716 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 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Simply Pasteur

5525 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Broadway and Bryn Mawr
  • Area
    Edgewater
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Simply Pasteur is easily accessible via the CTA Bus and "L" routes. Our nearest "L" stop is Bryn Mawr on the Red Line. The 36-Broadway bus service runs past midnight.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Kim Nguyen
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.simplypasteur.com/
  • Phone number
    (773) 728-4800
  • Private party facilities
    Simply Pasteur has a beautiful outdoor patio as well as several great indoor rooms that are open for availability to rent. If you are interested, please fill out a form here: https://www.simplypasteur.com/events
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