We went last night to celebrate our anniversary and had an incredible meal. We did have a short wait for our table, but the staff was very apologetic and delivered outstanding service. Without us mentioning the delay, the hostess brought us champagne to apologize for our table running behind. Once seated, we received another complimentary drink and an appetizer. They made us feel truly special. The wait did not bother us at all, yet the team still went out of their way to make it right. Some of the best service we have ever experienced at a restaurant. 10/10
Jonathan
10th anniversary dinner, with that fact communicated in advance via opentable. We arrived early for our reservation, with hopes to grab a drink at the bar and they gave us the green light. A half hour after our reservation, after watching numerous parties breeze in and get seated, I tracked down the FOH staffer in charge and asked for an update, when they told me they didn't even check us in. 60 minutes in, still not seated, in a restaurant that could have accommodated us the whole time. Oysters and escargot were delicious. Our mains were disappointing. We ordered the black cod and the duck. I was shocked as to how little of those items were actually on the plate when the dishes arrived. And both were ice cold. The broccolini side was mediocre, and event he frites weren't all that great, despite the server championing them. I didn't even touch the complimentary sorbet they provided as a little congratulatory piece for the anniversary. Our server was fine. I won't be returning.
Annie
Reservation was for 9 pm but didn't get seated till 45 minutes later. Had crutches but no where to sit while waiting.
Zvezdana
One of my favorite restaurants in the city. It never disappoints the best service paired with the best food.
Thomas
Excellent experience, professional yet warm service, unparalleled menu, and modern take on familiar ambience. There's a story told to those who pay attention, a legacy of our city's cuisine artfully carried forward by the next generation.
Julie
Our experience at Obelix was one of the best we've had in Chicago. We felt welcome from the moment we stepped in the door. Our server, Ryan, was fantastic. He attended to our every need without us even asking. The food was outstanding and the beef wellington melts in your mouth. We will definitely return for more.
Johanna
We had a lovely experience from start to finish. I have celiac and the waitress confirmed with the chef that all the food we ordered was gluten free. I didn't have any symptoms after eating here. The cocktails were unique and tasty. We plan on coming back soon!
Nancy
My husband and I ate brunch last Saturday. It was absolutely excellent. It is very French with white tablecloths, pate and onion soup. The pastries were excellent as was the lamb neck poutine our server. Andrew was outstanding and met all of our expectations. Cocktails the French 75 and the espresso martini were also very good. Would highly recommend if you're in the area.
Samantha
Like always food is amazing. Kudos for creativity. Professional and well knowledge service. Only thing I just don't like is the 4% service charge added to the bill before taxes and gratuity. An enjoying restaurant trend which they claim is used instead of increasing menu prices. The fact is menu prices are also increasing 🤣
Michael
Incredible french cuisine, foie gras macaroni, escargot, obelix corn dog, beef Wellington all incredible
This is a delightful restauranr. The food was terrific, they have an interesting cocktail menu, and the ambiance is lovely.
Anton
Excellent classical French food, great service and an inspired wine list. Will definitely go again next time I am in Chicago
Kenneth
Excellent food -almost outstanding due to interesting and delicious prep of: Salad Lyonnaise with a layer of crispy shredded duck confit on top and a nicely poached egg (couldn't tell if it was duck) as a crown jewel. The crispy tasty duck added lots of flavor and texture. The special with goat cheese-filled pasta pockets in a delightful sauce topped by a generous shaving of white truffles was also excellent. True to its focus as a bistro - the poulet roti was beautifully prepared: moist tasty meat with crispy skin as all roasted chicken should aspire to be. The black cod turned out to be the least interesting of the dishes we tried especially when we compared it to a prep at a Japanese restaurant. Good cocktails - we all enjoyed the Obelix version of a “black Manhattan” which had a touch of cognac with Averna amaro. Since tasting our first black Manhattan a year ago at Nuccios - this cocktail has grown in popularity and the number of interesting Amaros to experiment with has multiplied. Good selection of beaujolais to complement the bistro menu: our choice for a wine from Juliénas cru was perfect despite our server's warning that it was “funky”.
Daniel
Just a really good meal. Food was excellent. Service top notch. A very cool classy place with great vibe. Highly recommend for dinner
Marie
Giuletta's service was top notch. She was wonderful, attentive, and even corrected a mistake with one of our cocktails which we had not even noticed. The bartender was also outstanding, though we did not catch her name.
We went last night to celebrate our anniversary and had an incredible meal. We did have a short wait for our table, but the staff was very apologetic and delivered outstanding service. Without us mentioning the delay, the hostess brought us champagne to apologize for our table running behind. Once seated, we received another complimentary drink and an appetizer. They made us feel truly special. The wait did not bother us at all, yet the team still went out of their way to make it right. Some of the best service we have ever experienced at a restaurant. 10/10
10th anniversary dinner, with that fact communicated in advance via opentable. We arrived early for our reservation, with hopes to grab a drink at the bar and they gave us the green light. A half hour after our reservation, after watching numerous parties breeze in and get seated, I tracked down the FOH staffer in charge and asked for an update, when they told me they didn't even check us in. 60 minutes in, still not seated, in a restaurant that could have accommodated us the whole time. Oysters and escargot were delicious. Our mains were disappointing. We ordered the black cod and the duck. I was shocked as to how little of those items were actually on the plate when the dishes arrived. And both were ice cold. The broccolini side was mediocre, and event he frites weren't all that great, despite the server championing them. I didn't even touch the complimentary sorbet they provided as a little congratulatory piece for the anniversary. Our server was fine. I won't be returning.
Reservation was for 9 pm but didn't get seated till 45 minutes later. Had crutches but no where to sit while waiting.
One of my favorite restaurants in the city. It never disappoints the best service paired with the best food.
Excellent experience, professional yet warm service, unparalleled menu, and modern take on familiar ambience. There's a story told to those who pay attention, a legacy of our city's cuisine artfully carried forward by the next generation.
Our experience at Obelix was one of the best we've had in Chicago. We felt welcome from the moment we stepped in the door. Our server, Ryan, was fantastic. He attended to our every need without us even asking. The food was outstanding and the beef wellington melts in your mouth. We will definitely return for more.
We had a lovely experience from start to finish. I have celiac and the waitress confirmed with the chef that all the food we ordered was gluten free. I didn't have any symptoms after eating here. The cocktails were unique and tasty. We plan on coming back soon!
My husband and I ate brunch last Saturday. It was absolutely excellent. It is very French with white tablecloths, pate and onion soup. The pastries were excellent as was the lamb neck poutine our server. Andrew was outstanding and met all of our expectations. Cocktails the French 75 and the espresso martini were also very good. Would highly recommend if you're in the area.
Like always food is amazing. Kudos for creativity. Professional and well knowledge service. Only thing I just don't like is the 4% service charge added to the bill before taxes and gratuity. An enjoying restaurant trend which they claim is used instead of increasing menu prices. The fact is menu prices are also increasing 🤣
Incredible french cuisine, foie gras macaroni, escargot, obelix corn dog, beef Wellington all incredible
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This is a delightful restauranr. The food was terrific, they have an interesting cocktail menu, and the ambiance is lovely.
Excellent classical French food, great service and an inspired wine list. Will definitely go again next time I am in Chicago
Excellent food -almost outstanding due to interesting and delicious prep of: Salad Lyonnaise with a layer of crispy shredded duck confit on top and a nicely poached egg (couldn't tell if it was duck) as a crown jewel. The crispy tasty duck added lots of flavor and texture. The special with goat cheese-filled pasta pockets in a delightful sauce topped by a generous shaving of white truffles was also excellent. True to its focus as a bistro - the poulet roti was beautifully prepared: moist tasty meat with crispy skin as all roasted chicken should aspire to be. The black cod turned out to be the least interesting of the dishes we tried especially when we compared it to a prep at a Japanese restaurant. Good cocktails - we all enjoyed the Obelix version of a “black Manhattan” which had a touch of cognac with Averna amaro. Since tasting our first black Manhattan a year ago at Nuccios - this cocktail has grown in popularity and the number of interesting Amaros to experiment with has multiplied. Good selection of beaujolais to complement the bistro menu: our choice for a wine from Juliénas cru was perfect despite our server's warning that it was “funky”.
Just a really good meal. Food was excellent. Service top notch. A very cool classy place with great vibe. Highly recommend for dinner
Giuletta's service was top notch. She was wonderful, attentive, and even corrected a mistake with one of our cocktails which we had not even noticed. The bartender was also outstanding, though we did not catch her name.
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