Top Best French Restaurants in Itasca

"A favorite of the late Julia Child and a beloved date spot for a young Barack and Michelle Obama, Le Bouchon has been a sanctuary of sumptuous French fare for a quarter of a century in Chicago. Serving lunch and dinner, the menu is in French and English and includes many of the best traditional dishes: soupe a l'ognion, steak frites, confit de canard and moules frites. Favorites among diners include crisp duck for two, rabbit, escargot, steak frites and bouillabaisse."

"Editor's Note: There's no photo available at the time of writing. Visit Margeaux brasserie and experience classic, French dining at its best. Nestled on the third floor of The Waldorf Astoria Chicago, this restaurant features an exotic menu filled with exquisite food devoted to retaining the classic French vibe while the bar is filled with a dynamic cocktail menu."

"For more than 30 years, Oceanique has presented top-notch French seafood with touches of Asian and Latin flavor. Chef-owner Mark Grosz treats seasonal produce with as much care as ..."

"According to La Boulangerie owner Vincent Colombet, the canelé is in his blood. After all, it's one of the most celebrated traditional sweets of his home region of Bordeaux, where, he says, it's not an everyday staple, but rather a special-occasion treat. Though he believes his background gives his version (which is prepared in his central cooking facility on Elston) an edge over those of his peers, still he finds it challenging to produce an exact replica of the canelé of his youth, largely because the rum commonly used in Bordeaux is difficult to source in his adopted city."

"La Boulangerie found on W Logan Blvd boasts a whole range of baking specialties. There are usually 11 staple macaron flavors on offer, with others coming and going based on the season. Currently, flavors include mint chocolate, dark chocolate hazelnut, lemon poppy seed, raspberry, and lavender chocolate."

"You'll be uttering, "Oui, oui" and "Merci" dining at "my place" or Chez Moi, Chef Dominique Tougne's comfy bistro serving delicious French food and charm. The Alsatian bistro by way of Lincoln Park offers classics from escargots fragrant with butter and garlic to duck a l'orange and beef Bourguignon. Pescatarians have plenty of options, too, and fans of cassoulet can get the satisfying Toulouse stew stuffed with lamb, beans, sausage and duck year round."

"Diners will feel right at home at this cozy Lincoln Park bistro. Chef Dominique Tougne’s rustic approach to regional specialties offers dishes like duck confit tart, braised rabbit, and the signature qualidu — quail, duck, and foie gras in bordelaise sauce. The restaurant also recently converted its private dining space into a speakeasy lounge, called Ooh La La, that serves classic French cocktails and bar bites."

"Heritage is a mash-up of two concepts and cultures that go hand in hand: bikes and coffee. Part bicycle store, part coffee store, you can browse for vintage bike parts, get your bicycle repaired or simply pop in for some great coffee. They brew up rich, full-flavored award-winning Heritage coffee beans, roasted locally."

"With 7 locations around Chicago, Heritage Bikes & Coffee brings a new meaning to individuality. You can sip their coffee AND be surrounded by old and new bicycles. Aside from the good coffee (obviously), you should definitely take some cute pics."

"For theatre lovers, check out a performance at The Chicago Theatre. If you feel like doing an activity, head to 10pin Bowling Lounge under the Marina Towers north of the Chicago River. They offer a selection of beers and upscale snacks."

"Wicker ParkSeasonally inspired dishes with a veggie flareClever Rabbit's newly launched menu balances protein dishes with farm-fresh veggie-forward plates, meaning vegetarian and non-vegetarians will be equally satisfied. Start with the housemade hummus or local mushrooms with crispy brun-uusto cheese and charred scallion. Mix and match a variety of veggie-friendly small plates like the fermented and fried Brussels sprouts with smoked tofu, apple and Thai chili, squash blossom tacos, or a cauliflower masala dosa served with coconut chutney."

"Clever Rabbit isn’t an entirely vegetarian restaurant – there are a smattering of meat and fish dishes – but the kitchen focuses on showcasing vegetables away from simply pairing them with a protein. Expect innovative plates such as carrot dumplings brightened with ginger, a crudité platter flush with raw and pickled vegetables, goat cheese and smoked mushroom mousse, and ribbons of pasta swirled with marinated tomatoes and seaweed. The place is rather casual, with a cozy bar and an outdoor patio in the back."

"Clever Rabbit, open for dinner Tuesday-Sunday and for brunch on the weekends, is full of style and pizzazz and the menu here is creative and innovative. Plus, you can order delicious, colorful cocktails to enhance your meal. The dishes here are veggie-forward, yet there are still meat options available should you dine with a carnivore friend or two."

"One of my friends claims that their fried chicken is the best in the city. But my real reason to go would be to enjoy their massive patio and drink a beer. If fried chicken isn’t your thing, they also feature a bunch of other tasty treats…that you can wash down with delicious frozen alcoholic slushies."