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la petite folie
Cuisine: European, French
Price Range: $$
10Best Says
Located in Hyde Park near the University of Chicago campus, la petite folie serves traditional, classically prepared and artfully plated French food. The quaint atmosphere belies its shopping plaza... Read More
Located in Hyde Park near the University of Chicago campus, la petite folie serves traditional, classically prepared and artfully plated French food. The quaint atmosphere belies its shopping plaza locale but the free and easy parking is a plus. Duck (including the duck breast salad) consistently gets high ratings among regular diners as do the lovely pastries. The restaurant has an all-French wine list. Polished yet unpretentious service keeps French food fans coming back for Alsatian onion tart with Gruyere cheese; perfected omelettes at lunch; lavender honey-roasted breast of chicken; whole trout Grenobloise; pan-seared foie gras; Belgian chocolate torte; and raspberry teacake with French vanilla ice cream. There are always lunch and dinner options for les vegetariens.
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EXPERT TIPS BY:
Jacky Runice
Chicago Local Expert
- French: "The $38, three course, prix fixe dinner menu (5-6:30 p.m.) is a good value."
- Best for French Because: Le petite folie is a favorite choice among University of Chicago professors who are celebrating Nobel Prizes.