Good service and nice ambience, but not exactly French cuisine. The meal started off well. The salads were well done, especially the Roquefort, walnut, and pear. The pinot noir sorbet was a bit sweet for a palate cleanser. The real issue was with the Short Ribs Bourguignon. They are described in the menu as being served with a red wine demi-glace and horseradish whipped potatoes. No mention is made of the BBQ sauce on top. A well executed red wine demi-glace would have been great, so they should have either stuck with the classic treatment or mentioned the BBQ sauce on the menu. To be fair, the waiter was great. After I questioned the BBQ sauce, he was quite apologetic and credited me with m...
This restaurant appeared incredibly charming from the outside, which has made it a long-standing item on our “to try” list. We finally visited on a Thursday night, and everything was just perfect. The atmosphere was peaceful, with only 3-4 tables occupied. We ordered the escargot, trout, and duck, and we even received a complimentary crème brûlée for dessert thanks to my husband’s NU wildcard discount. Each dish was delicious and enjoyable from start to finish. The prices for what we ordered were reasonable, though some of the specialty items did seem a bit on the pricey side. Overall, we had a wonderful evening and will definitely return.
This is the new twin of Jilly’sCafe with an almost identical menu. It has outdoor seating which is nice and a nice interior decor. The salad was ok and the sorbet between courses was delightful, But the duck was dry and overcooked. Service ok, it surprisingly they gave us the bill without even asking if we wanted dessert or coffee. All in all, the café is still preferable to the new bistro (which doesn’t accept the WBEZ membership dining card) and thus is costlier.
My husband and I decided to have a special date night on a random Tuesday, and we ended up having the restaurant all to ourselves. The food was fantastic! I highly recommend trying the escargot and the duck—they were both delicious. The venison was also impressive. We'll definitely be returning!
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We went to Jilly's Bistro when they opened and couldn't wait to come back. The food and wine were all wonderful, it was a shame that people don't know about this neighborhood gem, as the restaurant had very few customers. Please get the word out and try Jilly's Bistro, you won't be disappointed
Wonderful food, delicious coffee, great service. The food was fresh and plentiful. It reminded me of a time where dining was peaceful and enjoyable. I pretended I was dining near the Seine river. You must go and enjoy it.
The service was outstanding, and the food was incredible! Ali was exceptional; he attended to every table promptly and with a wonderful personality. This restaurant is definitely a must-visit!
We were surprised that they did not have a full bar, and they were from the wine we ordered and replaced another, but without reducing the price.
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Beyond delicious for brunch and wonderful service. An excellent addition to the Evanston dining scene!!
Best and most romantic restaurant. Excellent service.
Breaded Chicken Breast (Dinner Only)
Grilled Chicken Breast (Dinner Only)
Vegetarian Pasta Salad (Lunch Only)
Pennette Alla Silvia (Dinner Only)
Prosciutto E Melone (Dinner Only)
Grilled Wild Salmon (Dinner Only)
Basil Pesto Crostini (Lunch Only)
Shrimp Pasta Salad (Lunch Only)
Vegetarian Plate (Dinner Only)
11 Layer Lasagna (Dinner Only)
