Romantic French Restaurants in Chicago Suburbs

For a romantic restaurant dinner French is the ultimate food. The atmospheres are elegant and comfortable at once. French cuisine is a highly evolved art form in the cooking world. We most associate French restaurants with what is known as Haute Cuisine. Haute Cuisine is a rather fancy, pricey meal that even the French reserve for special occasions. There are many styles of French cooking. The styles of French cooking vary by region. Country French and French Bistro are more casual forms of French dining, featuring the delicious cuisine.

Following are many of the fine French in the Chicago suburbs. The suburbs are the cities and towns surrounding the City of Chicago. Many of the fine restaurants listed here are in close vicinity to Chicago O'Hare and the area northwest of O'Hare.

Bacchus Nibbles
20817 North Quentin Road
Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
Chicago Northwest
Bacchus Nibbles has a cozy and casual but elegant atmosphere with affordable entrees. The wine list includes domestic and imported wines. Enjoy wine with your meal. Wine selection varies week to week. There is a retail wine shop as well, so take a bottle home with you. Entrees range from $12 to $20.

Barrington Country Bistro
700 West North Highway
Barrington, Illinois 60010
847-726-9850
Chicago Northwest
Bistro with contemporary flair. The decor is comfortable Country French. The service is professional and friendly. Entrees $21 to $38. There are delicious midweek specials.

Bistro Banlieue
44 Yorktown Convention Center
Lombard, Illinois 60148
630-629-6560

Bistro Kirkou
500 Ela Road
Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047
847-438-0200
Chicago Northwest
Relaxed French Dining in comfortable restaurant. Entrees $10 to $25.

Cafe La Cave
2777 South Mannheim Road
Des Plaines, Illinois 60018
847-827-7818
O'Hare Airport area
Cave La Cave enjoys a romantic atmosphere and delicious food. the restaurant is celebrating their 35th year. Live piano music enhances the ambiance on the weekends. Entrees $20 to $40.