Jilly's Cafe is a cute little place with a nice quiet atmosphere, great for romantic dinner. The menu selections are great. The food was good except that everything was garnished with a spice that reminded me of Sage. It overpowered the flavor of the food. It was on the Calamari, on the Lobster Risotto (which I was very excited to try, it contained ALL of my favorites!) and on the French Ribeye!
Carol
The venue is quaint and intimate. The attention we received was personal. The food was exceptional. The gentleman, Lucas, who took care of us was charming. I would absolutely return and recommend to friends and business associates. The only issue currently is that there is minor work being done on Greenbay Rd. directly in front of the restaurant. In addition, we were unsure of where to park, however when we inquired, we were told we could park at the business located next door.
Samantha
Small restaurant with really good French food and excellent service. Love the small space as it's more of an intimate environment that does not get extremely noisy!
Laura
Overall it was a good experience. However it was really strange because we had gotten pretty full on appetizers so we only ate about half of our entrees, and when the server took our plates we assumed she would wrap up the leftovers (I had even asked for them to be boxed but maybe she didn't hear me) but she must have thrown out the food because she never brought it back. We were disappointed since we were looking forward to the yummy leftovers.
Alex
A cozy French spot with consistently great food, drinks, and warm service. A true neighborhood gem.
Carole
The owner's hair is so long it dipped into the food being served to another customer. The salad had too much dressing. The omelette was runny. Too many tables I. Too small a space. We won't go back.
arlynn
A nice small neighborhood restaurant but the food is consistently very average. Would not recommend.
Jasmine
Service was great, server was very attentive to our needs and made sure to check up on us at all times. The food was amazing, the perfect medium rare on our ribeye steak and rack of lamb. So many delicious appetizer choices ranging from smoked salmon to foie gras. Do not skip desert!! Will be returning soon. A hidden gem for sure!!
Sergei
I made a reservation for a Valentine's Day dinner with my wife. The reservation required a $30 downpayment, which was to be applied to my final bill. We arrived on time. Waiting was long because our table was not ready. The place was very crowded, with only about a foot between the tables, making it impossible to have a private conversation. The décor was cheap and repulsive, probably taken from a Salvation Army store. The food is mediocre at best, given the price. When I received the bill, my deposit was not in it. I thought I would contact the manager through their website and ask for a refund, but the site is not working—probably to avoid any contact. My messages through OpenTable were unanswered.
Bethany Greenberg
We went for our anniversary and didn't hold back.
It was a Wednesday night, so it wasn't very busy. Otherwise, it's packed on the weekend! The bouillabaisse (seafood dish) with lobster I thought was an amazing deal considering costs of what I've seen at other restaurants and sizes. This was sizable for a pure seafood dish.
Pictured: frog legs, octopus, veal chop, bouillabaisse with lobster
Parking: You have to find parking around the corner a block or two away. Best chance is off of Central if you're going on a weekend since Central is packed.
We were disappointed when the expensive red wine was served chilled with the excuse that it was just taken out of the refrigerator. I sent it back and the server opened a fresh bottle at room temperature as it should be. There was also an issue with the pate served with the bread but this was taken care of immediately. The food was delicious.
Wendy Latash
Always fantastic! Brought my daughter and husband here for Sunday evening and had wonderful food as usual: Gnocchi, Branzino and the Chilean Sea Bass.
Angie is such a joy to have help us through the evening . . . We always enjoy her service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Mousse Cake, Soup
Michael
We had a friend come in from NewYork and we picked Jilly's. Reservation was right on time. The service was excellent. The waiter gave us plenty of time to order and the food was hot and very good. We knew it would be crowded because of the Northwestern football game.the staff never rushed us and had an excellent time.Our guest from out of town was impressed.
Michael
Hands down best meal I have eaten out all year. Not sure why it took so long for our first visit, but it will definitely not be the last! Impeccable service and absolutely delicious food! We had Beet Salad, Steak Frites, Bouillabaisse, and a wonderful seafood Feuille appetizer. Creme Brûlée and Chocolate cake for dessert, also fantastic. Cannot wait to come back! Thanks for a great experience!!
Quelch Ann
We've always wanted to go to Jilly's. I was so excited when we finally booked to celebrate my birthday. The food is really outstanding. We ordered filet mignon and lobster risotto. Every bite was a delight. We were so happy with the experience. Definitely coming back for more date nights.
Jilly's Cafe is a cute little place with a nice quiet atmosphere, great for romantic dinner. The menu selections are great. The food was good except that everything was garnished with a spice that reminded me of Sage. It overpowered the flavor of the food. It was on the Calamari, on the Lobster Risotto (which I was very excited to try, it contained ALL of my favorites!) and on the French Ribeye!
The venue is quaint and intimate. The attention we received was personal. The food was exceptional. The gentleman, Lucas, who took care of us was charming. I would absolutely return and recommend to friends and business associates. The only issue currently is that there is minor work being done on Greenbay Rd. directly in front of the restaurant. In addition, we were unsure of where to park, however when we inquired, we were told we could park at the business located next door.
Small restaurant with really good French food and excellent service. Love the small space as it's more of an intimate environment that does not get extremely noisy!
Overall it was a good experience. However it was really strange because we had gotten pretty full on appetizers so we only ate about half of our entrees, and when the server took our plates we assumed she would wrap up the leftovers (I had even asked for them to be boxed but maybe she didn't hear me) but she must have thrown out the food because she never brought it back. We were disappointed since we were looking forward to the yummy leftovers.
A cozy French spot with consistently great food, drinks, and warm service. A true neighborhood gem.
The owner's hair is so long it dipped into the food being served to another customer. The salad had too much dressing. The omelette was runny. Too many tables I. Too small a space. We won't go back.
A nice small neighborhood restaurant but the food is consistently very average. Would not recommend.
Service was great, server was very attentive to our needs and made sure to check up on us at all times. The food was amazing, the perfect medium rare on our ribeye steak and rack of lamb. So many delicious appetizer choices ranging from smoked salmon to foie gras. Do not skip desert!! Will be returning soon. A hidden gem for sure!!
I made a reservation for a Valentine's Day dinner with my wife. The reservation required a $30 downpayment, which was to be applied to my final bill. We arrived on time. Waiting was long because our table was not ready. The place was very crowded, with only about a foot between the tables, making it impossible to have a private conversation. The décor was cheap and repulsive, probably taken from a Salvation Army store. The food is mediocre at best, given the price. When I received the bill, my deposit was not in it. I thought I would contact the manager through their website and ask for a refund, but the site is not working—probably to avoid any contact. My messages through OpenTable were unanswered.
We went for our anniversary and didn't hold back.
It was a Wednesday night, so it wasn't very busy. Otherwise, it's packed on the weekend! The bouillabaisse (seafood dish) with lobster I thought was an amazing deal considering costs of what I've seen at other restaurants and sizes. This was sizable for a pure seafood dish.
Pictured: frog legs, octopus, veal chop, bouillabaisse with lobster
Parking: You have to find parking around the corner a block or two away. Best chance is off of Central if you're going on a weekend since Central is packed.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
We were disappointed when the expensive red wine was served chilled with the excuse that it was just taken out of the refrigerator. I sent it back and the server opened a fresh bottle at room temperature as it should be. There was also an issue with the pate served with the bread but this was taken care of immediately. The food was delicious.
Always fantastic! Brought my daughter and husband here for Sunday evening and had wonderful food as usual: Gnocchi, Branzino and the Chilean Sea Bass.
Angie is such a joy to have help us through the evening . . . We always enjoy her service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chocolate Mousse Cake, Soup
We had a friend come in from NewYork and we picked Jilly's. Reservation was right on time. The service was excellent. The waiter gave us plenty of time to order and the food was hot and very good. We knew it would be crowded because of the Northwestern football game.the staff never rushed us and had an excellent time.Our guest from out of town was impressed.
Hands down best meal I have eaten out all year. Not sure why it took so long for our first visit, but it will definitely not be the last! Impeccable service and absolutely delicious food! We had Beet Salad, Steak Frites, Bouillabaisse, and a wonderful seafood Feuille appetizer. Creme Brûlée and Chocolate cake for dessert, also fantastic. Cannot wait to come back! Thanks for a great experience!!
We've always wanted to go to Jilly's. I was so excited when we finally booked to celebrate my birthday. The food is really outstanding. We ordered filet mignon and lobster risotto. Every bite was a delight. We were so happy with the experience. Definitely coming back for more date nights.
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