Where the Locals Eat Rating
Best Bistro
Top 100 Restaurant, Chicago
"This River North standby was one of the first bistros to hit Chicago [1991], and its French country elegance continues to charm."
– Chicago Reader
"Comfortable, romantic, a real find–and more and more people are finding it every week. Bistro classics lead the eat parade, but chef Michel Saragueta's talent extends deep and true. Steak frites, pate, lamb, and some of the best lemon tarts and crème brûlée in the city. Top-notch service, too."
– Chicago Sun-Times
"This spacious, lively bistro feels beamed from Left Bank. It draws an eclectic grown-up crowd and serves homey bistro fare. If you like what you got last time, get it again–it's that reliable. ... For newcomers, the most challenging part of Kiki's may be finding the restaurant amid the one-way streets around Franklin. (Hint: Go north from Chicago Avenue.) Once there, however, the valet is free."
– Crain's Chicago Business
Full bar. Serving lunch Mon–Fri, dinner Mon–Sat. Closed Sun.
How Others Rate Kiki's Bistro
Chicago Tribune
*** (Excellent)
Zagat 2009
23 Food Rating (Very Good to Excellent)
Mobile Travel Guide
*** (Excellent Food, Attentive and Skillful Service, and Enjoyable Decor)