Les Nomades
French restaurant · Streeterville
222 E Ontario St, Chicago, IL 60611
Highlights
Classic French dining with fireplaces, flowers, and fine wine
Classic French dining with fireplaces, flowers, and fine wine
"The white tablecloth experience to end all white tablecloth experiences, Les Nomades is a venerable fine dining restaurant that’s been wowing diners since the ‘70s. Chef Roland Liccioni serves edible art on a plate inside an intimate Streeterville brownstone, making it the perfect spot for a special occasion. Gentlemen are required to wear jackets and it’s tasting menu-only, but those willing to take the plunge are treated to ever-changing luxuries such as seared foie gras, warm lobster salad, roasted Peking duck breast, creme brulee, and much more. Make a reservation through OpenTable." - Sam Nelson
"Les Nomades opened in 1978 as a private club, and even though the Streeterville Brownstone building became open to the public in the ’90s, it still maintains the same sense of exclusivity. We’re not saying that’s a bad thing, but it’s definitely something to keep in mind. This an old-school, French-feeling experience in terms of the ambience, food, and decor. If you have wealthy Gilmore Girls type grandparents, this would be a great place to have them take you. But if you’re younger and looking to experiment with fine dining for the first time, we’d probably steer you elsewhere. We haven’t been here yet, but want you to know this spot exists." - Team Infatuation
"Though the casual dining movement seems unstoppable, this elegant holdout still likes to kick it old school. Here, along with classical French cuisine, guests are also treated to suited waiters and cart brigade service. In fact, this quaint two-story townhouse, set in the heart of Streeterville and decked out with throw pillow-lined banquettes, fresh-flower arrangements and an upstairs tea salon, makes for the perfect backdrop. Just past the entrance, find a small parlor and polished bar, which also doubles as a fine perch for a pre-dinner martini in an etched glass.Come dinnertime, diners look forward to a prix-fixe menu that allows them to choose between various courses, including an ahi tart, warming mushroom soup and sweet Grand Marnier soufflé." - Michelin Inspector
"Here, along with classical French cuisine, guests are also treated to suited waiters and cart brigade service. In fact, this quaint two-story townhouse, set in the heart of Streeterville and decked out with throw pillow-lined banquettes, fresh-flower arrangements and an upstairs tea salon, makes for the perfect backdrop. Diners look forward to a prix-fixe menu that allows them to choose between various courses, including an ahi tart, warming mushroom soup and sweet Grand Marnier soufflé." - The MICHELIN Guide
"Long considered one of the finest French restaurants in the city, Les Nomades has been impressing diners since 1978. The white tablecloth, jackets-required experience takes place across two floors of a charming and intimate brownstone. Chef Roland Liccioni presents a four- or five-course prix fixe menu full of luxurious ingredients like truffles, foie gras, king salmon, Dover sole, and wagyu beef. Service is similarly spot-on, making this a perfect place for a romantic evening or to celebrate a special occasion." - Jeffy Mai
