Brindille

"A French restaurant in River North, influenced by the chef's love for Parisian cuisine." - Kevin Chau

"Brindille is not interested in being anything other than a classic French restaurant. It’s an upscale place in River North, and it has a traditional appetizer/main course/dessert-style menu (no small plates here)—expect things like foie gras, butter-poached lobster, and almond clafoutis. The food is outstanding, but this is an especially good choice if you want to impress a date with fancy details. For example, your server may casually inform you that the silverware you’ve been using is 100 years old. So maybe make sure your date isn’t into “collecting” silverware that doesn’t belong to them." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor, nick allen

"It took a bit of time but Carrie and Michael Nahabedian followed up on the success of Naha (which sadly closed in March 2018) with Brindille, a swanky Parisian-style restaurant with modern touches and an intimate atmosphere. Carrie Nahabedian reigned over all other chefs in the Great Lakes region in 2008 and her follow-up restaurant took home a Beard in 2015. From the silverware to the décor, Brindille is unified by the concept of “brindille,” the French word for twig. For guests, it’s welcoming and scenic escape in the heart of River North." - Naomi Waxman, Eater Staff

"This is an upscale French place in River North, and it has a traditional entree/appetizer/dessert-style menu. The food at Brindille is outstanding, but this is an especially good choice if you get nerdy over extra touches. For example, your server may casually inform you that the silverware you’ve been using is 100 years old." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor

"Since 2012, star chef Carrie Nahabedian has treated loyal fans to a special type of French dining. Brindille has all the elements customers would expect from a French bistro, but the chef sprinkles a little of bit of an Armenian touch. The menu changes, but for fans of fine cheeses, the restaurant continues to lead the way. The wine list is also strong." - Ashok Selvam, Naomi Waxman