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Little Bucharest Bistro

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Address:
3661 N. Elston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618

Neighborhood:
Avondale / Irving Park

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Cuisine:
Modern European

Price: $30 and under

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Little Bucharest Bistro Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.littlebucharestbistro.com
Email: info@littlebucharestbistro.com
Phone: (773) 604-8500
Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Saturday - Sunday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Friday: 4:00pm - 2:00am, Saturday: 4:00pm - 3:00am
Payment Options: AMEX, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Modern European, Eastern European
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Personal wines welcome (corkage fee applies), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Catering: For catering information, please contact Little Bucharest Bistro at 773-604-8500 or info@littlebucharestbistro.com.
Entertainment: Live entertainment, nightly! Enjoy live music preformed by some of Chicago's best talent, including cabaret, guitar, traditional European, blues, and jazz variations, such as modern, Brazilian, hipster, gypsy, and soul.

Getting there

Cross Street: Addison
Public Transit: Addison Blue Line
Parking: Street Parking
Parking Details: Metered and free street parking. Party of 6 or more? Ask about FREE limo service!

A word from Little Bucharest Bistro

Influenced by today’s European culture, Little Bucharest Bistro offers an eclectic menu with modern twists to traditional eastern European, Romanian, Serbian and Hungarian, as well as Mediterranean, cuisines.

This 30 year Chicago staple is now located in the Old Irving Park area, near… the intersection of Elston and Addison.Continued

Little Bucharest Bistro

4.2

17 $30 and under restaurant

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17 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

17 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.9 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

neighborhood gem(11)
good for groups(9)
fit for foodies(6)

special occasion(6)
romantic(5)
late-night find(2)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (17)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food and service were

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Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

"The food and service were exceptionally good. The manager seemed to really care about the customers."

Dined on 04/08/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our waiter, Danny, was fabulous.

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Dined on 03/21/2012

2004

Dined on 03/21/2012

2004

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our waiter, Danny, was fabulous. We got excellent service without feeling smothered. The special on the menu, which was duck, was one of the best dishes I have ever tasted. I would highly recommend this restuarant."

Dined on 03/21/2012

2004

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The food here is delicious

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Dined on 03/16/2012

2007

Dined on 03/16/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The food here is delicious as are the Romanian wines on the wine list. Both, however, are outshone by the attentive service of the waitstaff and owner. All together, the dining experience cannot help but be wonderful!"

Dined on 03/16/2012

2007

Special Features: neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything was amazing except

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/01/2012

2012

Dined on 03/01/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Everything was amazing except the NOISE!! When we arrived at 9pm on a Saturday night it was quiet, candle-lit and romantic. By 10, my boyfriend and I couldn't hear each other talk, yell even. The "band" started, which consisted of a keyboard player and a man standing in the middle of the floor singing very loudly in Romanian (my guess anyway)into an even louder microphone, which was completely unneccessary as the room isn't that large and there were maybe two other parties in the entire place. That was the only thing we didn't thoroughly enjoy. The food, service and ambiance were perfect. Absolutely perfect! The lemon drop martinis were delish, after dinner flaming Brandy was mesmerizing. We had the flaming cheese, goulash, chicken thighs."

Dined on 03/01/2012

2012

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

Wanted to like it...

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/04/2012

2007

Dined on 02/04/2012

2007

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"I expected some good Romanian bread from this place - we were offered stale 'Italianish' bread. Not a good start. The food was just okay. The goulash, which was supposedly made from short-rib was tough. The veal paprikash was sweet, I'm not sure why. After our disappointing appetizers and entrees, we didn't stay for dessert because we were convinced that it would not be worth the time or money. The only good dish of the evening was the house-smoked salmon served as an appetizer."

Dined on 02/04/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The beet soup was delicious

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Dined on 01/24/2012

2012

Dined on 01/24/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"The beet soup was delicious and so was the vegetarian goulash and the desert crepes.The service was fine but since we were there on a quiet Tuesday evening it is hard to judge whether it is typical (only 2 parties in the whole restaurant at the time). Interesting music added to the experience. Would definitely go again."

Dined on 01/24/2012

2012

Special Features: neighborhood gem, romantic

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

great neighborhood spot/food

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 01/14/2012

2008

Dined on 01/14/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"great neighborhood spot/food was fantastic. customer service in food slection & attention was great."

Dined on 01/14/2012

2008

Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic

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Ratings-Only Reviews

Based on the average of (10) ratings-only reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 3.6 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Little Bucharest Bistro Reviews

Three Course Prix Fixe Meal for $28.00
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM›
Three Course Prix Fixe Meal for $28.00. Excludes Tax and Tip. Not valid with other offers, coupons or promotions. Offer valid March 26, 2012 - June 21, 2012
Complimentary Appetizer With Your Meal
Monday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM›
Complimentary Appetizer With Your Meal. Excludes Tax and Tip. Free with Dinner Purchase. Not valid with other promotions. Offer valid March 26, 2012 - June 26, 2012
50% Off Select Wines
Monday 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM›
50% Off Select Wines. Excludes Tax and Tip. All Romanian wines. Valid with Free Appetizer. Not valid with other promotions. Offer valid March 26, 2012 - June 26, 2012

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