Paris Club Bistro and Bar

Il Porcellino, located in the heart of River North in downtown Chicago, is a neighborhood restaurant offering classic Italian-American comfort food in a casual setting. The seasonal menu focuses on housemade pastas, vegetable antipasti and daily specials, all crafted with ingredients sourced from quality artisans, purveyors and local farmers. Award-winning mixologist Julian Cox designed and...

The Extras: Dogs are welcome on the terrace. Not only can Fifi take a seat, she'll get a complimentary serving of steak tartare served in a doggie dish, too.

Save Money: Every Tuesday, 5pm-7pm, enjoy free tarte flambee (Alsace-style pizza) at the bar, which also offers a selection of French beers.

Food22 Decor21 Service21 Cost$46

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A serious revamp resulted in a "good restart" for this River North respite from the brothers...

Name aside, Paris Club has the fixings of a French bistro---mirror-lined walls, leather-padded furniture, steak frites and a French chef to boot---all under the Lettuce Entertain You name. Brothers R.J. and Jerrod Melman (Hub 51) have…

With high ceilings, a lively crowd and pleasant staff, sleek Brasserie Jo is bigger, louder and friendlier than most Parisian brasseries. White tablecloths, cherry-wood banquettes and a zinc bar...

Pros

+ great French foodconvivial and casual

Cons

- loud

Paris Club Bistro & Bar serves classic French cuisine in the heart of downtown Chicago. Plush leather booths, rich wood paneling and antique brass create an intimate dining room reminiscent of Paris’ most iconic bistros. At the main bar, an extensive cocktail program offers timeless apéritifs and digestifs crafted with French ingredients. In the kitchen, Chef Partner Doug Psaltis has channeled...