Le Bouchon

"The French comfort food at this charming-but-cramped bistro in Bucktown is in a league of its own." Full review

"Jean-Claude Poilevey's tiny storefront restaurant is popular for both its intimate yet boisterous atmosphere and affordable, authentic bistro fare." Full review

""As close to a Parisian bistro as you can get in Chicago", this "fairly priced" Bucktown boîte on "Rue Damen" serves "tasty", "traditional" dishes in a "cozy" space." Full review

"Le Bouchon says au revoir to mediocre frog fare with a disdainful sniff in favor of veal kidneys with mustard sauce and duck ragout prepared to perfection."

"Jean-Claude Poilevey's little wood-trimmed dining room sets the standard for competently prepared bistro classics at the kind of prices you'd be overjoyed to find anywhere --- including in Paris." Full review

"In lieu of intercontinental travel, head straight for Le Bouchon. One step inside this endearing restaurant and you'll think you've died and gone to bistro heaven." Full review

"Yes, it’s small and crowded, and you’ll have to wait at the bar for a bit even with a reservation. But it’s the closest thing Chicago has to that adorable little bistro in Paris." Full review

"Affordable, crowded French."

"One of Bucktown’s favorite restaurants, this teeny French bistro gives off the feeling of being plucked straight from the Parisian streetside." Full review