La Petite Folie

French restaurant · Hyde Park

La Petite Folie

French restaurant · Hyde Park

1504 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615

Highlights

Classic French fare is accompanied by an all-French wine list in an elegant space.

1504 E 55th St, Chicago, IL 60615 Get directions

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$30–50

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"This upscale French spot is offering curbside pickup. You can also include a bottle of wine." - adrian kane

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"Le Petite Folie has been in Hyde Park for over 20 years, and this French spot with white tablecloths is ideal for date night, or dinner before seeing a show at the Court Theatre. The dining room is quiet and intimate, and the menu is filled with classic French dishes. There are appetizers like salmon rillettes, and entrees like steak au poivre, magret de canard, and beef Parmentier. It’s everything you want before a UIC production of Cyrano de Bergerac." - Adrian Kane

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"Tucked away in the Hyde Park Shopping Center is this classic French bistro that’s been around for more than 20 years. With its white tablecloths and slightly haughty air of authenticity, La Petite Folie is the neighborhood venue to visit to mark a special occasion. Recommended faves: smoked trout with warm potato salad, steak au poivre, and Basque chicken that’s accompanied by saffron rice." - Audarshia Townsend

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Justine Santiago

Google

This place has the most delicious food. The service provided was impeccable. The owner came out to make sure we were happy with everything. Portions were more than fair and cooked to perfection. Forgot to take pictures of our 1st course and dessert.

Zo Wesson

Google

I guess when you're the only French Restaurant in Hyde Park you can afford to be mediocre and still stay in business. The French Baguette Sandwich they served across the street at Jimmy John's was better than the fare here. Sacre' Bleck! As you can see in their response below they are totally oblivious to feedback. They are right about one thing; you gotta’ love the web! Fortunately you don’t have to love this joint.

Hector Hum

Google

Excellent French food at this restaurant. We were very surprised to find this gem in a small strip mall in Hyde Park in Chicago.

andy carter

Google

If you are looking for high quality authentic French cuisine at a reasonable price, then La Petite Folie is the restaurant for you. i recently had their roasted Halibut with ratatouille and baby potatoes and it was outstanding!. The dish itself was a work of art with each component distinct yet complimenting the whole. But the perfectly prepared Halibut was the star. It was moist and yet the fish flaked perfectly with a little assistance from my fork. And i can say, with no hesitation it was the most delicious fish i have ever tasted!

No name15

Google

My first experience here with a group of schuler scholar family. The waiters were very kind, and the food had very beautiful presentation. The chef gave us details about the food (specifically the soup). Me and my friends had a very good time here. We originally came here for etiquette skills (even as a minor).... Definitely not like a fast food restaurant, it was a great reminder to be joyous and not to rush yourself. I thank you for the great experience!

Ruixue Li

Google

We waited our food for 2 hours without any communication and only found out after 1 hour that our orders were not even given to the kitchen. One of us had to leave after one and half hr without even being able to eat and some people had to take a walk because the wait was too long. I'd choose a 2hr lecture over this. The food was so mediocre, and only the plate was hot (the food was not). And I can't help but notice that most of the good reviews are given by "local guides". I guess a lack of competition gives you this quality. Or are we looked down upon because we're not old and white?

Rudolf Faust

Google

La Petite folie is a bastion of fine dining in the otherwise acceptable but nothing to write home about cuisine of Hyde Park. I've been to France quite a few times and right when you walk in there you feel the atmosphere of the old country. Then you look at their wine list and you know you're in a real French restaurant. They make the best omelettes in Hyde Park but their cuisine goes so far beyond that. They have a lot of game and meats that you don't generally come across in this city, all prepared in an authentically French style, and they've figured out the rare twist for the American palate that enhances rather than dumbs down the food. Highly recommended.

Brandi Kishner

Google

Listen if you are looking for a fast meal in a trendy and hip place. Dont go here. But if you are looking for quality and to slow down, appreciate the company and taste at an affordable price this is now my go to option in hyde park. The deserts are something special as is the rest of the meal.