Absolutely fantastic!First warm spring eve of the year and we snagged an outdoor seat. Food was delicious and in good proportion. Service, atmosphere and setting superb.This was the experience we wanted at Bavette but never got.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Butter, Steak Frites
Mark Benedict
very good...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pot De Creme Chocolate, Pain Perdu, Steak Tartare, Bread Pudding, Cheesecake
Sarah Riddle Cashen
I was so excited to try this restaurant during restaurant week but left unimpressed. Steak was tough in the steak frites and sauce was too rich. Service was slow.
Mary Beth Adams
Was treated to a birthday dinner here! Everything was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargots Au Beurre D'Ail, Steak Frites
William Ryan
Place rocks, awesome charcuterie board, steak frites, and salmon - we will absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites
Allen Johnson
Great food.There is much more space on the inside than it looks.Servers were polite.Nice calm lighting and atmosphereWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. May be difficult to navigate a bit. Other more accommodating entrance may exist.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Paul P
A great bistro. The cassoulet was fabulous. The cheese plate was fabulous. Wonderful physical plant and service. Very nice people.
As a perfectionist who doesn’t believe in anything being perfect, I found it hard to give any critiques to our Bistro Campagne experience. Our server, Alexander, did not miss a beat. Every bite of food was exquisite. We enjoyed the escargot and mussels as an app. Then we split the steak frites and salmon entrees. Incredible. I also highly recommend the Spanish Harlem cocktail. We will be back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Steak Frites
Timothy F.
I think I'm done with this place. Whereas the food continues to be very good, the service, attitude and policies of the restaurant are in free-fall. After making reservations online (no other method is allowed), I received a request to keep our dinner to less than 90 minutes. I doubt that I've ever passed the 90 minute threshold, so I didn't at it much mind. I didn't consider how that time stamp would be enforced, however. The food was excellent, but seemed fairly dialed back. Here's a red flag: want to start with bread? Separate line item. You'll be paying for that. Want a refill on your iced tea? Sorry, your glass has been promptly removed after you finished. I've been coming to this restaurant for many years, and have enjoyed countless wonderful meals here. However, in recent months, I have been noticing a steady decline in the experience. From the bum's rush level of service to the hostess clomping around in overalls (!), Bistro Campagne is no longer even trying. There are too many great restaurants in Chicago to put up with whatever it is this restaurant is trying to become. Thanks for the memories.
Have been wanting to try out Bistro Campagne for a few months now and was able to finally try it during Chicago Restaurant Week 2024. For the menu it was actually a very well priced deal on CRW. Large amount of food with delicious flavors and high quality ingredients. So much to the point that we took half of our main courses home and they kept very well in the fridge for the next day. Lovely restaurant and cute atmosphere. Felt like we were back in France.
Foodie M.
This review is for my visit on Saturday, 10 February. This review is to express my disappointment with the service experience I encountered. Upon arriving promptly at 5:30 PM with the intention of placing a takeout order, I was informed by the host that takeout service was unavailable on Saturdays and Sundays, a policy which I was unaware of as it was not indicated on your website. The host also mentioned the chef was new, so the kitchen wouldn't have the capacity to package my food. That makes absolutely no sense. I'm sorry. It's nonsense. You have a takeout menu for a reason, no? While I understand that restaurants face operational challenges, the lack of clarity on your website regarding takeout availability compounded my frustration. The discrepancy between what was communicated by the host and what is stated on your online platform left me feeling disappointed and inconvenienced.
Sandra M.
I recently dined at this restaurant and had a delightful experience overall. The ambiance was cozy, the service and drink selection impressive. The desserts were a highlight. However, I must mention that the mussels were a bit grainy and had an off taste. I appreciate the overall effort and would still recommend it as a nice dining experience.
Monserrat Diaz Martinez
This was some of the best food I've ever had! The baguette with the butters and garlic confit set the expectations high from the get go and every other dish after that was equally amazing. Definitely would recommend, I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. Also just a really great attentive staff and a welcoming space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pot De Creme Chocolate, Escargots Au Beurre D'Ail, French Onion Soup, Poulet Rôti Forestière, Cheesecake
David Trevino
The food was phenomenal! The muscles were my favorite part, and the bread that came with it rounds it off so well. We also ordered the mushroom appetizer which was also very tasty. Finn’s gin made for a tasty gimlet. The chicken and cassoulet were our entrees and they were fantastic, made fresh and arrived at our table hot! Very well cooked and flavorful, paired with a glass of Pinot Noir from our server’s recommendation. Our server was beyond friendly and kind, and gave very good recommendations- we felt very taken care of. We topped off dinner with a crème brûlée and the 20 yr tawny port.
Absolutely fantastic!First warm spring eve of the year and we snagged an outdoor seat. Food was delicious and in good proportion. Service, atmosphere and setting superb.This was the experience we wanted at Bavette but never got.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Garlic Butter, Steak Frites
very good...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pot De Creme Chocolate, Pain Perdu, Steak Tartare, Bread Pudding, Cheesecake
I was so excited to try this restaurant during restaurant week but left unimpressed. Steak was tough in the steak frites and sauce was too rich. Service was slow.
Was treated to a birthday dinner here! Everything was fantastic!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Escargots Au Beurre D'Ail, Steak Frites
Place rocks, awesome charcuterie board, steak frites, and salmon - we will absolutely be back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Frites
Great food.There is much more space on the inside than it looks.Servers were polite.Nice calm lighting and atmosphereWheelchair accessibility: Wheelchair accessible. May be difficult to navigate a bit. Other more accommodating entrance may exist.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great bistro. The cassoulet was fabulous. The cheese plate was fabulous. Wonderful physical plant and service. Very nice people.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent! Better than expected!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Garlic Butter, Steak Frites, French Onion Soup
As a perfectionist who doesn’t believe in anything being perfect, I found it hard to give any critiques to our Bistro Campagne experience. Our server, Alexander, did not miss a beat. Every bite of food was exquisite. We enjoyed the escargot and mussels as an app. Then we split the steak frites and salmon entrees. Incredible. I also highly recommend the Spanish Harlem cocktail. We will be back again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Steak Frites
I think I'm done with this place. Whereas the food continues to be very good, the service, attitude and policies of the restaurant are in free-fall. After making reservations online (no other method is allowed), I received a request to keep our dinner to less than 90 minutes. I doubt that I've ever passed the 90 minute threshold, so I didn't at it much mind. I didn't consider how that time stamp would be enforced, however. The food was excellent, but seemed fairly dialed back. Here's a red flag: want to start with bread? Separate line item. You'll be paying for that. Want a refill on your iced tea? Sorry, your glass has been promptly removed after you finished. I've been coming to this restaurant for many years, and have enjoyed countless wonderful meals here. However, in recent months, I have been noticing a steady decline in the experience. From the bum's rush level of service to the hostess clomping around in overalls (!), Bistro Campagne is no longer even trying. There are too many great restaurants in Chicago to put up with whatever it is this restaurant is trying to become. Thanks for the memories.
Restaurantji Recommends
Have been wanting to try out Bistro Campagne for a few months now and was able to finally try it during Chicago Restaurant Week 2024. For the menu it was actually a very well priced deal on CRW. Large amount of food with delicious flavors and high quality ingredients. So much to the point that we took half of our main courses home and they kept very well in the fridge for the next day. Lovely restaurant and cute atmosphere. Felt like we were back in France.
This review is for my visit on Saturday, 10 February. This review is to express my disappointment with the service experience I encountered. Upon arriving promptly at 5:30 PM with the intention of placing a takeout order, I was informed by the host that takeout service was unavailable on Saturdays and Sundays, a policy which I was unaware of as it was not indicated on your website. The host also mentioned the chef was new, so the kitchen wouldn't have the capacity to package my food. That makes absolutely no sense. I'm sorry. It's nonsense. You have a takeout menu for a reason, no? While I understand that restaurants face operational challenges, the lack of clarity on your website regarding takeout availability compounded my frustration. The discrepancy between what was communicated by the host and what is stated on your online platform left me feeling disappointed and inconvenienced.
I recently dined at this restaurant and had a delightful experience overall. The ambiance was cozy, the service and drink selection impressive. The desserts were a highlight. However, I must mention that the mussels were a bit grainy and had an off taste. I appreciate the overall effort and would still recommend it as a nice dining experience.
This was some of the best food I've ever had! The baguette with the butters and garlic confit set the expectations high from the get go and every other dish after that was equally amazing. Definitely would recommend, I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. Also just a really great attentive staff and a welcoming space.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pot De Creme Chocolate, Escargots Au Beurre D'Ail, French Onion Soup, Poulet Rôti Forestière, Cheesecake
The food was phenomenal! The muscles were my favorite part, and the bread that came with it rounds it off so well. We also ordered the mushroom appetizer which was also very tasty. Finn’s gin made for a tasty gimlet. The chicken and cassoulet were our entrees and they were fantastic, made fresh and arrived at our table hot! Very well cooked and flavorful, paired with a glass of Pinot Noir from our server’s recommendation. Our server was beyond friendly and kind, and gave very good recommendations- we felt very taken care of. We topped off dinner with a crème brûlée and the 20 yr tawny port.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Creme Brulee, Cassoulet