Gavroche

French restaurant · Old Town

Gavroche

French restaurant · Old Town

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1529 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

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Modern French dining with classic dishes, house cocktails, and desserts  

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1529 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 Get directions

gavrochechi.com
@gavrochechicago

$50–100

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1529 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 Get directions

+1 312 898 8925
gavrochechi.com
@gavrochechicago

$50–100

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Chicago’s Best Burgers | Eater Chicago

"Gavroche, the Old Town French restaurant from Jason Chan, one of the most beloved restaurant figures in the city — one that would-be thieves should know not to mess with — has gone ham. Chan and chef Mitchell Acuna have created the King Louis Royale Burger. For $55 this burger, made from a brisket and short-rib blend, is stopped with seared foie gras, Polanco caviar, summer black truffle, black truffle aioli, pickled red onion. There’s also “raclette-style” Gruyere, all in between a brioche bun baked by pastry chef Christine McCabe. Hey, for $55 know that it also comes with beef-fat fries." - Ashok Selvam

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The Best New Restaurants in Chicago, March 2025

"This new French restaurant in Old Town pushes to be different, with a modern take on the cuisine. It’s run by Jason Chan, a Chicago hospitality veteran; his parents owned restaurants around town. Chan’s hope is to give Wells Street a boost, a break from the mundane to satisfy diners who want old-school French food — like ratatouille, gnocchi, steak frites, and escargot — but also to build a new legion of francophiles with dishes like an A5 miyazaki ribeye with beef-fat peppercorn mignonette, and béarnaise. Chefs from around Chicago have trained with Chan, a noted martial artist." - Ashok Selvam

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The Newest Restaurants In Chicago

"Judging by the number of French restaurants that keep opening in this city, Chicagoans love pretending they’re in Paris. Thanks to Gavroche in Old Town, we have a new place to wear berets and discuss Les Misérables en français over hamachi niçoise and duos of foie gras." - john ringor, veda kilaru, nick allen

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Gavroche - Review - Chicago - The Infatuation

"Judging by the number of French restaurants that keep opening in this city, Chicagoans love pretending they’re in Paris. Thanks to Gavroche in Old Town, we have a new place to wear berets and discuss Les Misérables en français over hamachi niçoise and duos of foie gras. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation

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Chicago's Most Exciting Fall Openings

"Judging by the number of French restaurants that keep opening in this city, Chicagoans love pretending they’re in Paris. Soon, they’ll have a new place to wear berets and discuss Les Misérables en français thanks to Gavroche, opening in Old Town." - veda kilaru

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Mary Young Mapes

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Dining at Gavroche is always such a special experience. From the moment you walk in, you're greeted with genuinely warm hospitality that makes you feel right at home. Jason and his team have clearly put so much thought into every detail—from the beautiful, cozy decor to the thoughtful service. And the food? Absolutely outstanding. We've made our way through just about everything on the current seasonal menu, and every dish has been consistently delicious. The wine list may be small, but it's carefully curated—every glass I've tried has been fantastic. Gavroche is a true gem.

Ana Atanasio

Google
Yummy. My girlfriends and I had a fantastic time there. It's such a beautiful place, and the food was absolutely amazing.The menu is intriguing... We tried the gnocchi, charred eeks, asparagus, french onion soup, a burger and steak with frites. Our server Lindsay was very sweet and attentive. The owner, Jason is just a wonderful person!. I highly recommend Gavroche, and want everyone to come and have a wonderful dinner there.

vern dang

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Stopped by 2 weeks ago on a Monday and I was pleasantly surprised. 50% off bottles of wine and Caviar, how can you go wrong. Also this restaurant is very Foi forward, what does this mean... Foi on everything and with thick slices not the skimpy slice. Staff was great and very helpful with wine and food choices.

Joshua Shaver

Google
We had an amazing meal at Gavroche to celebrate our anniversary. The food was spot on, the service excellent, and the atmosphere welcoming. As a flash back it reminded us a bit of Maude’s back in the day, but without the crowd, so a good thing. All the dishes were classic French, but with a slight modern twist. Standouts were the custard egg, steak tartare, turbot, and the foie gras. Do not sleep on the cocktails- Adam is a magician behind the bar. The “Dirty Bird” was an amazing well balanced cocktail. Sorry we kept you late, Jason and Adam. Our first visit was a fantastic experience and we can’t wait to come back.

Peach Fuzz

Google
We had an unforgettable experience at Gavroche. The wine selection is spectacular, we had a Bordeaux which paired perfectly with the true to French flavors. Do not skip on the delightful egg custard- the diverse flavor profile is a real treat to start the meal. Would also recommend the the smoke salmon gnocchi. Kelly, our server, kept our glasses full and was a real gem. Finally, the ornate dining room and mod French playlist really tied it all together.

K C

Google
WOW! Cannot say enough great things about Gavroche! One of my favorite meals in Chicago by far. Ambiance is unbeatable, such a perfect cozy spot for a date night. Service is superb. Wine list is amazing. Everything we ordered I want to have again, but we also can’t wait to go back and try everything else on the menu too! We ordered the burger which is the best I’ve ever had in the city (not to mention the fries), and were too excited to dig in before getting a pic..the same with the leeks and turbot. Every dessert was also out of this world. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would!! Absolutely perfect dinner and insanely incredible food from start to finish. Thank you Gavroche!!

Bryan Nagy

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This restaurant was on our list of places to check out for a while after seeing it listed online in trending locations. We finally made the visit, and wish we had sooner! Stepping inside, you are greeted with moody ambiance and a cozy interior. The staff was incredibly friendly and helped us through the menu. The food was incredible! We split two amuse bouche and two mains, including the French bread, the duck, and the chicken. Each dish was beautifully plated and had unique flavors. For dessert, we had the highly regarded sponge cake, and it did not disappoint. The coffee and chocolate flavors were a great surprise. I would highly recommend a visit. We will be back soon.

Lori DuPree

Google
From the moment we walked in the door until the moment we left, everything was amazing. Our server was attentive and well informed. He made excellent recommendations. The food was insane. Every dish was a flavor explosion with tasty nuances. I will definitely be back—hopefully soon and often. I’m surprised I was able to get pictures before we finished eating, it was that good. Kudos to Mitchell the head chef and to the woman who made the desserts. Spectacular!