Le Petit Marcel

First time coming here and it was an amazing experience. Kind of on the smaller side, like a very dim lit intimate date night spot with very small tables for 2 to eat on. I can see it being very packed on weekends with it hard to hear your companion, but the food is divine. For appetizers, we had the escargot which was made quite differently to how we normally get it at other places! Where most bring 6 escargots on a plate, here it was presented differently, like a cute little pie with the escargots baked within, it was so delicious and that sauce oh la la! Also had the mussels which were amazing. Without a doubt though, the star of the show was the salmon Wellington. We’ve only ever had beef Wellington before so to see that on the menu, we had to try it! Exquisite! Absolutely delicious melt in your mouth with the sauce they laid it in so good, I would have licked the plate if I was home! Our host was the perfect host, so sweet and friendly! The ambiance subtle and beautiful with lovely music playing. We were celebrating my fiancé’s birthday and the host suprised us with a dessert with a candle which was so sweet! Really made us feel special and wanted! Most restaurants are clearly just about your money, but this place really had a homely vibe with all the staff so warm and welcoming! Will def be back!

What a great night and an excellent addition to the neighborhood! If you haven't been, go. This place is amazing from the minute you walk into the bar section. You're transformed to France, a separate dining section, everyone dressed to the T, live music. And don't get me started on the cocktails and food. It was absolutely fantastic and delicious! Open kitchen concept so you can watch the masters create magic!

First time for a long overdue date night. Given this place is popular for their steak frites, that what we got and it was delicious, our server was great, she guided us when we needed help and enabled us to have a great evening. I read a review by so one that this place didn’t have true fries that are too be served with the steak, I agree they were not traditional, however, they tasted great! In addition we got a few drinks and apps as well, we thought it was a good experience. The pistachio crème brule I thought was amazing, highly recommend it Lastly, they had a good wine, highly recommend either of the Bordeaux with the steak, can’t go wrong

I came here with some friend a couple of weeks after the grand opening and we were pleasantly surprised. I am not a fan of Maison Marcel because their service is typically rubbish, so I came in with low expectations and they were generally exceeded. Overall, the food was very good. The butter with the bread was quite delicious, the salad was fresh and tasty and the steak was very well cooked. The downsides of the meal were that of the three meals we ordered, two arrived together and one was probably a good 5-7 minutes later than the other two. The other comment I will make is that the fries are not frites. They are very clearly out of a bag, not freshly cut and were not remotely seasoned. If I’m ordering steak frites, I’m expecting thick fries, not thick burger fries. Our server was fantastic! She was very friendly, knowledgeable about the menu and just the right amount of attentive. The decor and ambiance are also delightful. There is a small bar as you walk in where they have a live piano player and on the other side is a more traditional dining room. I would suggest the dining room as the bar area is quite cramped. (Not affecting my review, I heard from a friend who went that they had a horrible experience during happy hour at the bar. There were issues around ordering food, the service was “abysmal” and they were overcharged. So just a heads up that they are still likely working through some staffing issues being a new restaurant).

Excellent spot. I have been 3 times, dinner with family, dinner with husband and happy hour with friends. Ambiance and quality not something you typically find in this neighborhood, usually would need to go to River North for this experience. Joey the bartender friendly efficient fun personality was the cherry on top of fun evening. You must try this place, you will not be disappointed.

Really cute French restaurant with a great cocktail and wine selection and traditional French dishes but ultimately our experience was disappointing. We had to wait a bit to sit which worked out great because we chatted with the bartender and ordered two cocktails which were amazing, one mezcal and one tequila. When we were sat we were told we had to order everything at once which is pretty standard now. The appetizers came out super quick, we ordered the escargot (5/5) was unreal and the steak tartar (5/5) was one of the best we've had but for $15 the Cesar salad was literally just romaine uncut on a plate with some parm cheese and one spoon of dressing. Def wouldn't order that again. For the main we ordered the Royal Pasta. (0/5) We waited almost 30 minutes between our Apps and the entree and not once did anyone come by to say anything or let us know it was coming. The people next to us got their food before ours even though they sat down when we got our Apps which was very confusing. The pasta was laughably small (pic attached) and had almost no lobster, was essentially a creamy noodle dish. The place was packed on a Friday night so I hope it does well but it was $150 for two people and we still left hungry.

Tried this new(ish) bistro in Lakeview. A busy Saturday night- very welcoming greeting and were seated within 5 minutes of arriving. Very nice room also bar seating. Glad we were in the main dining room. Lovely table- seating is tight- but it is a bistro!! Our server came right away and was lovely. Had a cocktail and a kir to start. Escargot and Onion soup to start- both very good. Followed with Tartar, Mussels and some frites- also very good. Ordered the bread service- this was a miss. I would suggest serving a small baguette 🥖. Overall very good- service on point. It was a cold night and loved that they took our coats and brought them to us when we were leaving.

The front bar and general ambiance are very romantic with cute wallpaper, as well as plenty of chandeliers, lamps, and sconces to set the mood. We walked in on a Friday without a reservation and got lucky with 2 seats at the bar. There was a wait to be sat so my husband and I sat at the bar for our first dinner here. The Bartender was friendly and attentive, but we were missing one dish (French onion soup) when we received our entrees, so we decided to cancel it. The steak frites were cooked to order without remark, but the Mac and cheese was less flavorful than expected, which confused us, as it was a top recommended item. We decided to return a week later and sat at a 2 top table with a reservation and still did not have a great experience. The Figaro drink was not available, but there was no explanation as to why. Our server seemed new, but she was friendly. A second server that seemed more knowledgeable popped by our table a few times too. The mysterious French onion soup that lured us back after missing it the first dinner was lacking broth, which is what I enjoy most in soup. The cheese was burnt, and the bowl was full of bread and onion, so I'm wondering if it was overcooked. There was a nice beefy/ wine flavor but overly peppery. It was also served without a spoon, so we had to wait and eventually flag down assistance to obtain a spoon. We did not eat much of this dish. My husband and I both enjoyed the Caesar salad and steak tartar that we shared. His seared chicken breast was cooked and seasoned perfectly. However, the cheeseburger I received was not as l expected. To be honest, I didn't know the gribiche topping was eggs. The server explained that the burger had cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, and onion when I ordered it, so I didn't think to ask further. I removed the gribiche as I don't like egg whites, but my entire burger tasted like fish. I didn't eat more than a couple bites and didn't know how to bring this up. My husband loves creme brulee so we ordered the special pistachio creme Brule for dessert. I was not expecting it to be cold, but it was also bland and needed a little more sweetness. Overall, I know this restaurant is new but might need some menu and service upgrades for the prices they have set. For now, I probably will not return, unless it is for happy hour

Joey was super awesome, he made some great cocktails, and he even was willing to try and make a special cocktail for my girlfriend and I. The vibe is super great I would recommend it again.

Charming French restaurant! The location of Le Petit Marcel is quite unexpected for a fine dining restaurant, but once inside you are taken out of Chicago. This felt like a restaurant in New York or London to me. The restaurant is small-- the front room has live music, a large bar, and some tables and the secondary room is just dining. The decor here is cute and creates an intimate and romantic vibe. This is a great date spot. The staff are attentive and the meal was paced very well! Our food and drinks were lovely! We enjoyed pasta, steak tartare, and escargot. I tried the London fog martini which was beautiful but pricey. The food was spot on and I think this may be my new favorite French spot in the city!

The food was good, the servers were lovely, and the service was great. However, one thing I'd like to mention is that if there's a dress code or formal attire requirement, please make it clear on the website or in the confirmation email. It should be highlighted as an important rule that guests must follow. Being told after being seated that my outfit was inappropriate--but that it was okay for this time and just a note for next time--felt unnecessary. If the attire truly matters, it would be more appropriate to address it at the door rather than seating a guest first and then commenting on it. Frankly, that came across as impolite. Also, considering the neighborhood, how formal does one really need to be? If I enjoy the food and want to come back regularly, does that mean I need to dress up every single time? I've dined at many restaurants, both in and out of the city, including Michelin-starred ones, and I've never experienced something like this before. I wasn't wearing flip-flops or a tank top--I was dressed normally, in dark blue jeans and closed-toe shoes. To be honest, I don't mean to leave negative feedback about the host's service, but this was an experience I had never had before. If there is indeed a dress code policy on the website, please make it more prominent, especially if it's being enforced this strictly.

When imagining a romantic or intimate evening Le Petit Marcel's cozy & dimly lit dining room is exactly what comes to mind. however, the tables are a little too tightly packed. if you're seated on the wall, you'll have to pull the tables apart to squeeze in and out. we came on a slow night so it wasn't a huge deal but it would've been a challenge to do so with anyone on either side. now onto the important parts... starting off with the classics, we had the steak tartare and escargot. the tartare was a bit on the sharp side but i'm a vinegar girl so i was into it. the escargot is creative & delicate, served on a beautiful, flaky biscuit that melts in your mouth. for our entrees, we were in a seafood mood and went for the royal pasta - a beautiful lobster pasta in a tomato, cream, & tarragon sauce. it was light and filling all at the same time. we also tried the market fish which on this day was a trout in burre blanc served on a bed of green lentils. it was moist & bright but the lobster stole the show in comparison. their dessert menu looked heavenly but when we spotted the pistachio sour we had to drink our extra calories! creative cocktails across the board.

Cozy atmosphere & decent quality food for the price. They are newer, so I imagine they're still working out the kinks. Our server was very friendly, but it looked like she had a lot of tables, so service was slow. Maybe it's just embodying the French way! Food: -Best dish: escargot (it's not what i thought it would be) - it's super rich and delicious and the smell is delightful. -The frites in the steak frites were very thick - still tasty, but there was not enough crunch to then, so the texture was pretty soggy (even the ones not touching the sauce). -Pistachio crème brûlée was good - nothing to write home about, but good. -Pass: Caesar salad was very poorly dressed, but the dressing was tasty. Issue: If you're sitting at the front of the restaurant, the piano does get quite loud - and our server even said they get a ton of complaints about it - it's a great concept in theory - but it makes conversation quite difficult and my ears are still quite irritated from it. The pianist was very friendly and even said if he was playing too loud to wave, but that shouldn't be the job of the table sitting in front of the piano to tell him that - and it puts everyone in an awkward position. Perhaps positioning the piano so that the back is facing at an angle more towards the open space / bar instead of right next to the tables could alleviate this. TLDR: For a neighborhood French spot, this place is great! Very reasonably priced and their menu has the staples.

The food and service were absolutely lovely. I was surprised to easily find a Friday night reservation especially considering how packed it was. We enjoyed live music in the piano lounge. My only complaint is the seats/tables are extremely close together making it tough to get to your seat against the wall without disrupting your neighbor but once you're seated it's very New York vibes. We shared a bottle of the Chardonnay, escargot and Royal pasta! I would come back for the pasta alone :)

Stopped in for Happy Hour and loved it. Great knowledge staff and a piano player. Food was amazing in a lively inviting atmosphere. I had a great old fashioned then some fresh oysters and the chef's special pasta that had mushrooms, parsley, Parmesan, garlic & shallots.

A restaurant with no name and no signs. Yet it's always full, looks like I have to try it. First time in a new French restaurant, you can't go wrong with onion soup, escargot and mussels.The onion soup is superb. Its hearty and the beef stock is heavily infused in that onion. The wine gives it extra substance. Best ever? Could be. The escargot is served in a bed of puff pastry. The better to soak up all that snail essence - life is good at this point. The mussels were fine. I would've preferred baguettes or Italian bread over sourdough that came with the mussels. My wife really likes the pistachio crème brûlée. I however thought the French rice pudding with it's bananas foster sauce is to die for. Its richness is intense with all that butter, brown sugar and wine that you can only consume this slowly. Our host Paloma and especially our server Samantha was fun to talk too. Considering its white table cloth and napkins the price is quite fair. I really like the vibe of this place especially since it's anonymous outside- you sorta just have to know it's there.

This is a cute little place that opened up on Broadway and I'm so glad it did. I came one night with friends and immediately felt cozy when I walked in. The decor is very classic French. Service was great, with our server giving us great recommendations for drinks. I got the L'Alpinista and Fall Smash. I was pleasantly surprised by the fall smashed, and I normally don't like bourbon, but the drink was subtle and went down smooth. We also split the mussels and fries. They were both tasty and the portions were good. Looking forward to coming back!

I had a solid experience at Le Petite Marcel! The inside is very cute with tons of fun wallpaper on the walls. The pianist was a fun little addition too although we were sitting in the dining room so didn't really get to enjoy him. Our waitress was awesome. She was kind and seemed knowledgeable about the menu/didn't make outrageous suggestions which is always appreciated. It's a red flag when a waiter is suggesting all the most expensive items on the menu. To start, we had the french onion soup and the tartare. I thought the french onion soup was delicious and the tartare was good too. Sometimes I get grossed out halfway through eating tartare and I didn't this time! We also had the steak frites, one with the red wine and the other with shallot sauce. The shallot sauce was essentially butter and I thought the red wine sauce didn't really have a stand out taste -- but both were still good. Lastly, we had a chocolate lava cake which was pretty good! Very creamy and served with ice cream. And of course, an espresso martini to finish everything off. I thought the espresso martini was good.

I love you just the way you are. Drinks are great. I haven't tried the food yet but service is top notch' too

Highly recommend seats at the bar - attentive and personable service, great food and drinks, and live music to boot!

I'm so excited to have this in the neighborhood! Le Petit Marcel is a classy, cozy little spot with great drinks, delicious food, and friendly staff. I came here with a couple friends for after-dinner drinks. We all ordered different cocktails (all were fantastic!) and even though we had already eaten, caved and split the mussels. They were so tasty and the order was larger than we expected - we had plenty between the three of us! Overall it was a great experience. I'll definitely be back soon!

A wonderful addition to the neighborhood! The atmosphere takes one back to the bistros of Paris! The service is attentive without being overbearing or cloying. The food is good! At our table, we had the steak tartare, the seasonal salad, and steak frittes- all classic French bistro choices. Execution was very good. The seasonal salad was fresh, tasty, well balanced. The greens were appropriately lightly enhanced by the dressing. The steak tartar was wonderfully presented, just the right balance of mustard, egg, and accoutrements. The steak frittes was cooked exactly as ordered. [though there was some discussion at time of order regarding our preferred level of rare (bleu), despite the waitperson's initial unfamiliarity with the term, the result was spot on] While we did not partake of dessert, many of the selections looked very enticing .

sat at the bar decor is lovely and had a salad and the french onion soup . Both were just ok. Caesar had obvious store bought croutons but the leaves were well dressed and it was sizable. Beef based Soup didnt have much broth mostly onions which some may enjoy. Ordered a truffle martini on their menu but they said they were out of it. my regular belvidere martini was 20 dollars and only 3/4 full. One bartender was talking with his friends the other did not engage any one in conversation but was attentive. Piano player is a nice touch but the man hit so many wrong keys it was almost laughable. The steak looked good that the couple next to me was sharing. I may go back at some point and sit in the dining room but many other french bistros id rather try first.

We love Maison Marcel and couldn't wait to try its beautiful new sister restaurant. We were not disappointed! The mussels were our starter and were delicious! Just the right amount of tarragon, and a cider/vermouth cream sauce that was a meal in itself along side the crusty & toasted bread service. The Caesar Salad was nicely seasoned with freshly grated and shaved parmigiana cheese. The dish was more than enough for the two of us to share. We both ordered our steak frites medium rare - mine with red wine butter and my husband's with shallot red wine sauce. My husband's steak was very tender, and the shallot sauce was slightly sweet and savory -- really delicious! My butter sauce was tasty but I would order the shallot wine sauce next time. FYI, the steak comes already sliced on the plate. Service was friendly and professional, and courses were timed nicely. Next time we will also order dessert - cause we will be back!

Pros: * Food was excellent and well presented * Friendly and warm customer service, server made us feel at home! Cons: * Inaccurate and deceptive pricing * Exceptionally long wait time for food arrival (45 minutes +) * Music too loud for conversation in piano area, tolerable in dining room Was very interested in a reservation for New Years! Were told there was a $50 hold for the reservation (2 for myself and my wife, $100 total) which would go toward the bill. Sounded like a great deal! On the day, turns out they added an additional $160 to the total for a miscellaneous fee. We were very confused as to what we were actually paying for and the host herself mentioned the pricing was very confusing for people. Ended up overpaying heavily compared to the pricing and the food we got on the website listed menu. At least advertise your pricing correctly, this is very deceptive business practice and hoping my experience can help others possibly considering this venue. Happy New Year!! lol

If I could give this experience zero stars I would. Firstly, the tables are very tightly packed. I had read that in reviews, and I was prepared for this when I made the reservation. However, I was not prepared to be seated up against the hostess stand with the water spigot and wine glasses. Our table quite literally touched the stand. The dining room was empty except for one other couple, and there were three other 2-person tables available. Throughout the whole dinner, waiters and waitresses were bumping our table coming to and from the stand. It is difficult to recall a time throughout the meal when someone's rear end was not hanging over the side of our already small and cramped table. At one point, the water tap was left running for 5 minutes as a pitcher overflowed. Additionally, several wine glasses being put away grazed my forehead and hair. The wine glasses were not taken back to be sanitized again. We only had restaurant staff actually engage our table once, to take our drink and food order; they requested to take both orders at the same time. I ordered a dirty martini, and they served me a dry martini with two olives. The substance of the drink was only vodka and vermouth. I ordered steak frites with the red wine sauce, and they served me steak frites with the garlic sauce. The steak itself was delicious, but the fries were soggy. To top it all off, I made this reservation for an anniversary and marked so on the form. I will not be returning to this establishment, nor would I recommend anyone else to.

We started with the mussels and our waitress insisted we order "bread service" as well since there apparently wasn't enough served with the mussels. The bread service turned out to be a couple more pieces of the same scraps served with the appetizer--not a variety--and came with a smear of herbed butter. Most of our mussel shells were empty and the broth was bland, so no need for extra bread. For my main, I got the steak frites. The fries were under seasoned and a little limp. The steak was fine with the shallot sauce although a bit overdone. We got the potato gratin for the table as well--this should be a no brainer, cheesy potatoes. Except it was flavorless. I couldn't even detect a cheese in it. Is the ambience nice? Yes. Did I feel fleeced during each course? Also yes. I expect a lot from a $90 meal and this isn't anywhere close to it.

Food- top notch French cooking. Crafted. Cocktails from expert bartenders. Loved Gratin Dauphinois aux Shitake and Salmon Wellington. Friendly and competent service. Ambience with perfect piano player was a sublime Parisian experience.

Very nice new French restaurant has opened in our community and I could not be happier. The chef warmly greeted me and checked on my meal. The ambiance is beautiful and I like the choice of music. I have the charcuterie plate a perfect pairing of cheese and cured meat alongside chutney and nuts, for my entree I had the ribeye and green beans the ribeye was cooked nicely but going forward they need to use a higher grade of beef. I also had the potatoes with shiitake mushroom gratin it was the best dish of the evening crispy and creamy all at once a perfect side. For dessert I stuck to Creme brûlée. Although I did not partake they had a very full wine and drink list. I had a nice server named Samantha for my meal. I will be sure to take my family here in the future

I stopped in this past weekend to have a couple of drinks. The bartender, Joey, was extremely friendly and makes an excellent Old Fashion. He suggested a few food items, which I loved. Thanks again Joey. The ambience is charming and the staff attentive. I will definitely be back. Great addition to the neighborhood.

This is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. The menu is small, but most things are executed well. Ambiance is 1920s country French. Service is cordial and professional. Get The 75 cocktail with the anise spray! YUM! My favorite dishes: steak tartare, poulet paillard. Side dishes: green beans, frites. My husband likes the escargots and my son gets the strip steak and orders it with frites, rather than the "steak frites" which is hanger steak (also delicious, but he prefers the strip steak). They know how to cook rare steak :-)

went to Le Petit Marcel on Christmas Eve and came out feeling ripped off. Made our reservation in Oct while dining. When we got to the restaurant Christmas eve they didn't have the reservation even thought it had been confirmed. At that time they informed us it was a fixed menu for $120. We were not informed of that when we made the reservation and they said it was on the website. We had no reason to go to the web sight. If I had ordered the same exact dinner off the menu it would have cost $60. To make matteres worse the steak was tough.Does not make me want to go back!

This restaurant is a great and welcome addition to the neighborhood. The food, cocktails, and service are all outstanding. The atmosphere is lively - especially in the piano lounge - without being obtrusive. Highly recommended!

Right off the jump, very charming room to walk into but it felt maybe just a little cramped. The frilly lamps on the bar gave it some gilded age sheen and the piano player was great to hear, everybody likes live music as long as it isn't so loud you can't hear who you're with and this dude was perfect from the back room. Sitting at the table next to it would probably suck. The whiskey selection along the bar seemed pretty broad for a neighborhood spot, they had the big 3 Japanese distilleries up there which is kind of my barometer for that sort of thing. We were sat in the second room along the wall, which was even more crowded and could probably use one or two fewer tables even though yes I did watch enough of The Bear to understand it's hard to sustain a restaurant. The wait staff kept telling guests "tight fit" as they guided them past our table, probably not a great sign. Our original table was so close to the service station (or whatever the little tablet is called where they put orders in and get the check) that there would pretty much be a butt hovering over our table when someone was using it. It really shouldn't be a spot. I like my face to be more than 18 inches from a stranger's pelvis when I eat, it's a quirk I have. But we asked to be moved and were moved and carried on. This room was dark dark. I was straining hard to read the cocktail menu; it can't have been a font size higher than 5 and there was so much white space on the page to make it bigger. The supplemental light was this weird little candle lamp thing that didn't really do much and didn't look that elegant to be honest. Otherwise, the place looked great, the wallpaper, the tables, the tablecloths, the furniture, it all seemed very French and cozy, I just wish it was 5% brighter so I could read the menu. I'm 29 and I have 20/20 vision (flex), it shouldn't be hard for me. For cocktails, my partner and I got a London Fog and a little mezcal drink I can't remember the name of, respectively. The mezcal was a tad sweet but otherwise lovely, but the London Fog had so much lavender in it it tasted a little soapy. She finished it, though, so it cleared that bar. To start we got the escargot and the tartare. The escargot came in a pile on top of some puff pastry, which was odd, and it was hard to tell what the actual snail was in the pile, but it was rich, fatty, and delicious. The tartare had an uncooked egg yolk in it, which is how I learned that often comes with uncooked egg yolk in it. Both apps were great. It was at this point we noticed that "Bread Service" cost five extra dollars. Don't do that. You're getting a couple hundred bucks from us. Just give us bread. For entrees, we got the salmon wellington, chicken dish, and we split a mac & cheese. We also got green beans on the side. Overall, it was all fine. The salmon wellington was more interesting on paper than it was when I ate it, and I was informed by my better half that the chicken was a little overcooked/hard to cut. The green beans were good green beans, hard to mess up though if we're being real. The mac & cheese was tasty but should absolutely be a side instead of an entree. It's massive and literally just mac & cheese, but I guess they'd know better if people are actually getting it as their main dish and enjoying it. Nothing we got in the main course wowed either of us, but we finished it all and left full. We got the pistachio ("Signature") crème brûlée for dessert, which was the least enjoyable crème brûlée I've had in recent memory. It's my go-to dessert, and this one just missed. It was heavy, the flavor was dull, the top crust wasn't that crisp, and the consistency was more like peanut butter than cream. I just don't think it worked. The place was cute, the service was iffy, and the food was fine. Stop by if you live around here but don't make a trip for it.

This brand new French gem in the city is simply everything you would wish for in elegant but friendly French dining. The service was excellent, the food was delicious, we loved the menu and cocktail selections and the piano player in the adjacent room was incredibly talented and created an chouette ambiance. The location is perfect and I cannot wait to see what they do with outdoor seating in the warm weather this Spring. Bravo Le Petit Marcel!

Half of our mussels for apps were empty shells idk what happened. That was what saddened me the most bc they were decent in flavor. Fries were pretty soggy and bland, but maybe it's just the style?. If youre there for the vibe, it's not bad. I would just sit at the bar because there was someone playing the piano. Went on a Thursday. Would I go back? I could, but not to eat, I think a bar seat and drinkies would be better. Staff was nice.

Service was mid, food was mid, ambiance was pretty!! Overall 3/5. I honestly would come for a drink but not food... i'd save my appetite for taco bell. Lol.

It looks and feels like it was transported from Paris's left bank. A Chicago treasure.

We were happy to see a French bistro opening just a couple of blocks from where we live, and last night we had the opportunity to dine there. It was a mixed bag. The ambience is very nice - not at all the hard surfaces and stark decoration that is in vogue. Notwithstanding, the noise level was high. The Good: Mussels appetizer, beet salad entree (a special), dessert. The mussels were on the small side (the mussels themselves - the portion was fine) but were very tasty. The salad was excellent - best thing we had. We shared the pistachio creme brulee for dessert and it was very good. The Mediocre: Deviled eggs were not anything I'd recommend. Three halves for $15. I wanted to add salt. Bread service at $5 with three pieces of bread also overpriced (but the butter was very good). Both Bordeaux on the wine list were unavailable. We wound up just getting a couple of glasses of wine, which were reasonably priced. The Bad: I ordered ordered the strip steak medium rare, & got medium. If you like your steak medium, it was good. The peppercorn sauce was very good, though - enough to get me to eat a few slices before it hit me that the steak was overcooked. The still water option (who wants tap water?!) was $12 and neither the waitress nor the menu disclosed that. It never even occurred to me to ask the price, so my bad, I guess, but you are warned. Service was pleasant and attentive, but as I said the noise level is high & I think the waitress, who seemed a bit inexperienced, didn't hear the "rare" part of "medium rare." She offered to replace the steak when I told her it was overcooked, but by that time I was so full that there was no point. As the weather gets worse, I think there's going to be a problem with people's coats. Ours wound up on a coat rack but I didn't see a coat room. There is a single unisex bathroom which passed my wife's inspection, but you need to know there might be a line. We decided that it's unlikely that we will return, unless their menu, which seems not to have changed since they opened, gets a refresh.

So glad to see this wonderful little bistro recently open at the corner of Oakdale and Broadway in Lakeview. The ambience is charming, and the service was friendly and efficient. For a new establishment, they really have it together already. A Seasonal Salad was absolutely delicious as were the Steak Frites and chicken breast entrees. Creme Brulee and rice pudding for dessert were both excellent. Only things off were that they didn't have any Diet Coke or coffee. Hoping that we see those things available on what will definitely be our second visit. I'd also like to see them eventually expand the menu to include more seafood and perhaps classically French roasted whole chicken.

Le Petit Marcel is a great location if you're looking for a cozy ambiance this winter. Excellent and friendly staff/coupled with good food always knows how to put me in a great mood, love this place!

Service was great, and place is beautiful. Food was beyond bland and the drinks were so so. Not likely to come back.

Hallelujah! Bravo, standing O, thank you for coming to our desperately seeking better dining options neighborhood. Love the ambience, design and layout; exactly as I pictured it in the French bistro style. Warm, inviting and cozy. Beautiful bar in the front room and cozy dining in the adjacent room with open kitchen in the back. Service was attentive and friendly. Succulent fresh oysters, escargot on a pastry and steak tartare to start. All good flavor, would love to see snails offered another way without pastry. Entrees all steak frites; all agreed steak was excellent but frites not edible. Definitely need to rework the frites & change the oil used. Mon Ami Gabi has that gig down pat. Fun and creative cocktail list and well rounded wine list. Excited to return again and again. I hear they're doing live music on weekends. Let's support this fantastic new addition to the area!

We had dinner last Saturday and it was great!! Our server was amazing and the ambiance is very nice. We had a drink at the bar before and the cocktails were very tasty. It is my new favorite place in Lakeview. We split everything so basically ordered the menu and everything we had so so good! It is a great addition to the neighborhood.

Incredible. Food, service, and ambience. This is hands down in the top three French restaurants in the city. Ordered the escargot, tartar, salmon Wellington, and the steak frites. All dishes were fenomenal. Only drawback was the peppercorn sauce for the steak frites was not as strong as I like it, but that is personal preference.

Everything we ordered on the menu was amazing! The French onion soup was the best I've ever had. I also recommend ordering a bottle of Le Temps Est Venu Côtes du Rhône Valley! Highly recommend:)

We waited ten minutes to be acknowledged by the host. Then 30 minutes for a table even though we had reservations. Once finally seated the waitress told us she would be right back with us. We waited 15 more minutes. We did not even receive water. When I pointed out our experience she became combative. I asked she at least bring us water. Once she poured the water she left. She returned and asked, "what else can I get for you?" At this point I decided to leave. I went to speak to the manger who just stood in the same place all night doing nothing while the hostess ran all around the restaurant. While I was talking to the manager the waitress returned to tell me off. I lived in LA for 17 years and not even there had I experienced such pretentious and terrible service. The manager offered "free drinks" but none of us wanted to stay as we'd likely be a corpse before our food arrived.

Gorgeous space! Just beautiful and what this neighborhood needs. Food was pretty good but very beef centered - tartar, steak frites, strip steak, cheeseburger and even bresaola on the Mac and cheese. I get it is a bistro, but very beef heavy menu. Was hoping for a roast chicken (more than airline style breast), skate wing, rillettes/country pate and other French bistro staples etc. I'm hoping once they get their "sea legs" that they will expand the menu a little. Meanwhile I will be back and am very happy for the addition to the neighborhood.

I so wanted to love this restaurant and I give them points for having a really lovely wait staff. However, the happy hour has no real food choices, although the wine is quite decent for the price. The piano is lovely but is far too loud and could use some music more in keeping with the restaurant's French theme, of sorts. Dinner was just okay. The appetizer crust was heavy and clunky, but the greens were very tasty. A bit over priced for a rather simple appetizer, however the entree prices and portions are decent. I had salmon Wellington and the salmon was well cooked, however the addition of fresh dill and red peppercorn completely overwhelmed the dish, which made the lovely mushroom pate fight for its life in terms of taste. But it was beautifully seasoned, the pate. Unfortunately, the pastry surrounding it was raw on the bottom interior. The wine list seemed seriously overpriced for the quality of the lesser priced offerings. I know one makes most of their profit on that wine list, but....The dining room is a bit crowded and noisy, but they really have a lovely decorator. I do hope they do well, I probably will not return for dinner, however.

I appreciate that this place has only been open a few months so one should give some grace. I went there twice. The first time I went there randomly and ate the steak frites within the first month it was open.the fires were excellent but the steak was barely chewable. It was so fibrous. The flavor was solid but the quality of the meat was substandard. I actually told the bartender quietly so he could tell the chef as I HATE complaining. Anyhow I did not write a review. Today again I randomly went in and had the escargot. The snails were almost nonexistent as there were only 4 in the entire dish. Also the pastry was soggy and I would rather go old school traditional than something "new" and sad. The ONLY reason I am choosing to write a review is it's been 2 months since and they need to step it up. There are sooooo many good French places in town and I really hope they read these. The bar area is beautifully done and drinks are solid as was the service.