Step into Bistro Monadnock for a charming slice of Parisian flair in Chicago, where expertly crafted dishes and attentive service create an unforgettable dining experience.
"Don’t sleep on this full-service restaurant, a dim, street-level space that feels like old Chicago. French-inspired cooking is the name of the game, and one of the best dishes is a thick-cut burger that is perhaps the most juicy patty in the city. Diners will have dreams of this wonderfully executed burger, but the menu also features a killer French onion soup, a “Parisian” gnocchi, and steak frites, which caters to all appetites." - Ashok Selvam, Eater Staff
"Burger alchemy is what’s going on in the kitchen of Bistro Monadnock, located in the shadow of the Harold Washington Library in the Loop. The juicy and thick petty gives off French onion soup vibes, and it’s the kind of burger you’ll want to order sliced up as an appetizer to ensure your whole table gets a taste. Or just be a glutton and order one for yourself. It comes on a brioche bun with red onion relish, Dijonaise, and gruyere." - Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman
"After going to the Art Institute to check out French Impressionism, you might be inspired to eat some rich bouillabaisse, buttery escargot, or croque madame. You can have great versions of all of the above at Bistro Monadnock, a great French restaurant hiding on a small side street just a short walk away from the museum. Its charming wooden space is not too busy, so it's easy to pop in and grab a booth by the open kitchen or a spot at the bar. Plus, everyone that works there is very friendly, so don't be surprised if you get a tour of the dry-ager, or a brief history lesson of the historic Monadnock building from your server." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"Bistro Monadnock's entrance is on a tiny, easy-to-miss street that feels more like an alley. But definitely be on the lookout for this lowkey spot since their French dishes are some of the best things in the neighborhood. The charming wooden space doesn't normally get crowded, so stopping by and grabbing a last-minute table or seat at the bar has a 98.4% success rate. The croque madame comes with perfectly crusty baguette while the garlicky escargot and french onion soup are both comfortingly rich. Just make sure to bring a few mints along if you're returning to the office after." - adrian kane, john ringor, veda kilaru
"Bistro Monadnock's entrance is on a tiny, easy-to-miss street that feels more like an alley. But it's worth seeking out (especially if you're in the Loop) since their French food is some of the best in the city, let alone in a neighborhood filled with fast-casual chains. The charming wooden space isn't too crowded, so spontaneously popping in for rich bouillabaisse by the open kitchen or escargot at the bar is very easy. And with a friendly chef who might show you what he just put in the dry-ager, plus servers happy to give a brief history lesson about the historic Monadnock building, every meal here makes being in the Loop an actually pleasant experience." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen
