Le Bouchon - Chicago

Name: Le Bouchon - Chicago
Address: 1958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL, United States, 60647
Telephone: (773) 862-6600
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (2256)

$31 to $50

French

1958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Good for special occasions

Le Bouchon has been thriving in Bucktown since 1993, serving classic French Bistro food in a dining room that will transport you to Paris. Voted one of the best French Restaurants in America by Timeout Magazine.

Open from 11am-10pm Monday - Saturday.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Comfort Food, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 862-6600
Website
http://www.lebouchonofchicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Wbaldo Gallegos, Chef de Cuisine: Oliver Poilevey

Location
1958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
Neighborhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Cross street
Armitage
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Damen or Western Blue Line. Damen or Armitage Buses.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

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What 2,256 people are saying

Le Bouchon - Chicago reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Chicago / Illinois
French
Chicago
Great for fine wines
Chicago
French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Le Bouchon in Chicago offers "amazing food" and "fantastic service" in a charming, "cozy atmosphere" reminiscent of a Parisian bistro. Diners rave about the "best French onion soup" and "incredible duck." Highlights include "half-priced wine on Mondays" and the rotating seasonal menu. However, it can be "noisy" and "cramped," so plan accordingly.

2,256 Reviews

M
Marilyn
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
4.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food was delicious (escargot, soft-shelled crab sandwich, and unusual and tasty fish sausage on sour dough) and the staff very friendly. Half-price bottles of wine on Mondays a great value. It did take more time than I would have liked for our food to get to us. We were seated at one of the quieter tables. So glad not to have been in the main area, which was deafening.
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Ilan VIP
Tampa / Central Florida West6 reviews
3.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The acoustics was terrible. I could hardly hear my guest in the conversation
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Kevin
Austin2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
god everything was so delicious. the beet salad and mussels are a must for appetizers
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Jeff
Tampa / Central Florida West1 review
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Incredible experience. Chef Henry is inventive, precise and makes the most delectable food.
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Erin
Chicago / Illinois8 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always love it here. Your staff, your food, the quail!! Looking forward to coming back soon!
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Barbara VIP
Miami - Dade57 reviews
2.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
The restaurant is so noisy that it was unpleasant no matter if you like the food or not. The chairs are uncomfortable. The people next to us were practically on top of us. I used to love this restaurant years ago, and I also thought the food was better years ago. I will never go back!
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Kathleen VIP
San Francisco Bay Area1 review
4.0
Dined on July 3, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
We used to love this place. The last two times we were there it was so loud we couldn’t hear each other across a two top. The food hasn’t been as consistently good-vinegary salad dressing, some of the entrees a bit hit-or-miss. When they get it right, though, the food is as good as in France.
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Darlene VIP
Chicago / Illinois53 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We love French cuisine. Le Bouchon did a great job on the escargot and muscles, as well as the quiche
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Deborah VIP
Chicago / Illinois40 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The food was pretty good but the extreme noise made it impossible. Management should add some sound absorbing surface to the walls or somewhere. Everyone was shouting. We just gave up.
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Tim VIP
Chicago / Illinois44 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an excellent choice. We had been wanting to come for a long time but something always came up. Glad we finally got to Le Bouchon. Food and service were top notch. Charming ambience though the noise level was a little energetic.
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Le Bouchon - Chicago offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 862-6600.

Le Bouchon - Chicago is rated 4.8 stars by 2256 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

1958 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Additional information

Cross street
Armitage
Neighborhood
Bucktown / Wicker Park
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:30 am–2:30 pm Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:30 am–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
French, Comfort Food, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Damen or Western Blue Line. Damen or Armitage Buses.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Wbaldo Gallegos, Chef de Cuisine: Oliver Poilevey
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.lebouchonofchicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 862-6600

Le Bouchon - Chicago

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