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For four star French, try Ambria in Chicago. Here's a place to get good food. This mildly expensive restaurant has been around for the last 20 years, and is situated in the Lincoln Park neighborhood. It's been awarded the Fodors Choice award. Know before you go: this place features great views. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find an elegant atmosphere. This place features private rooms, a full bar, valet parking, and fine wines. This place is good for groups.
3.0 of 5 stars.
It's interesting, because I expected a little more from this place based on reviews. My boyfriend and I were thinking of coming here for our anniversary dinner, but opted to go for easter brunch...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I wish I had gone to this restaurant much sooner! It was tres yummy (That was lame, sorry Yelp.). The restaurant is smaller than I expected but it is so adorable. I love the art deco appeal of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I was recommended by a few different people and I am not a huge fan. The service was slow and the food was ok. One can definitely find better. It is reasonably priced but honestly I would save my...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Well, if you're on a diet you'll probably want to look elsewhere. However, if you have no qualms about ingesting what I imagine is a truly staggering amount of calories, than Mon Ami Gabi is the place...
yelp.com - user review - 04/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
How I miss my old Mon Ami.You used to be warm and welcoming, your staff was attentive and your food oh so dA�licieux.Now, I get a kid greeting me at the door who would be better suited for TGIFriday's,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mon Ami is a perennial favorite of mine. I've had steak-frites all over this great city of ours and you can't beat the way they do it at this spot on the park. Sit outside, it's nahs. Honestly, for...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
ZZZZZZZZZZZ, this place is tired and old.food is so-so, service is good but not great. went here over the weekend and i was simply not impressed. the duck confit was dry and was made even dryer by...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Service was very good. I went with someone who had a ton of food allergies and the server was super knowledgeable and was able to get everything she needed. Oysters were some of the best I've had in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place. I have visited this restaurant many times and it is now my parents favorite place to go in Chicago when they come to visit. The way to go is with the Mussels and Steak Frites. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/13/2009
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This wasn't our first visit -- and I truly don't know why we returned. I guess we forget -- it's a pretty popular place, so we keep thinking it'll be wonderful. Except it's not. Nice wine list -- but $15 Kir...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is an amazing date place! The staff is very professional without being to stuffy and the food is amazing. I probably go here at least 5-6 times a year when I'm with a small group or on a date....
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
every time i come to mon ami i like it more and more. such a wonderful atmosphere, and service is excellent. their maison (house) salad is excellent. fresh greens with goat cheese. perfect. i always...
yelp.com - user review - 03/02/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I don't know what to say about this place. It's not that I didn't enjoy my meal, but I just don't think I'd choose this for French in the city (Bistrot Margot and Chez Joel come to mind immediately...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four and a half stars.The baguette given to each table was delicious, our appetizer, the baked cheese with the fingerling potatoes was amazing. And my chicken dish was super tasty. The...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for my birthday dinner and had a great time. We ordered cocktails to start- the french martini is quite amazing. It's made with champagne. For appetizers we ordered escargot (my first time...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Reserve this place for an indulgent, classy evening only!I consumed an entire days worth of calories in a span of 2 hours here at Mon Ami Gabi...and it was totally worth it ('cept for the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
It's not that classic and it's not that French. The oysters were off. The shrimp cocktail was watery. And the pork shank was off key, and fatty. The service was kind and professional. But they, sadly,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place! My boyfriend and I went here for a romantic dinner and that is just what we got. The atmosphere is so inviting and warm. We had a knowledgeable server who answered my wine questions...
yelp.com - user review - 02/18/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Wow! I finally found a restaurant that was both inexpensive and great in taste! The steaks were priced just right, drinks were GREAT! And the atmosphere in the restaurant is amazing. The staff is so...
yelp.com - user review - 02/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mon Ami is one of my favs in Chicago. It's exactly what a French bistro should be - charming and comfortable. While the food might not be 5 stars, it's always solid. The bar up front is a little...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is super good. I have been there a few times and have never been disappointed. The steaks are some of their specialties. Last time I went I had the salmon, which was also great. Everything...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A former employer used to live in The Belden so after a long day of running his errands he'd sometimes treat me to a steak dinner here. The steak is simply a steak, nothing to write home about,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went with a friend last year and the food was excellent. We went in the fall so they had an amazing pumpkin spread for their bread. It was hard to stop eating that. We both ordered a halibut dish...
yelp.com - user review - 01/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
It probably deserves 4.5 stars.I really loved most things about this place. We had the pepercorn steak and the filet with merlot reduction, and both were fanatassticlly amazing! I highly recomend...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Teenie bit disappointing after the raving reviews I read.I give props for the atmosphere - it's quaint and cozy but still has the loud French bistro feel. Props to the nice man who brought me a glass...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Is it just me, or do French restaurants always have the best atmosphere? It's always the perfect blend of classy and laid-back. Mon Ami keeps that up with the traditional bistro decor: tile floor,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'm a huge fan of Bistro Campagne so I had to try Mon Ami Gabi to see how it compared. I think overall Lettuce restaurants are consistently satisfying, but M.A.G. totally exceeded my expectations....
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
i went here for my birthday on a snowy sunday night. Not too crowded, although we had a 5oclock reservation.. Atmosphere nice and expected for a french bistro. Well staffed and very unprentious. I had...
yelp.com - user review - 01/21/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I thought this place was just OK. The location is really pretty- right in the Belden-Stratford. We started out in the bar area and it was so cute because all of the old residents of the building...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mon Ami Gabi has a great selection of steaks and fish. If you're not into either, don't bother going. They have wonderfully prepared steaks, such as the Steak Au Poivre, Bordelaise and Roquefort,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have a love-hate relationship with Mon Ami Gabi.I love the atmosphere. I love the setting in a gracious old building across from the park and I love the faux French bistro decor. Lettuce Entertain...
yelp.com - user review - 01/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The food is well priced, especially considering the quality and atmosphere. $20 for a steak and side is a great deal. Its not the best steak ever, (this is a 'cafe' not a steakhouse), but they make...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a very cute place that just makes me happy. If you're looking for a romantic dinner or place to get your crepe on this is it.
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I literally just came back from this place and rushed up the stairs to write my review...i'm such a loser like that.I stewed over my experience in the car, wondering how on earth I should share my...
yelp.com - user review - 01/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went last night with 3 golf girlfriends for a holiday get together. It was a perfect get together for us. Essentially put, I found my local French Bistro if only the service would improve. It was...
yelp.com - user review - 12/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Every month, I ask myself the eternal question - should I tear up my Lettuce Entertain You membership card or not? I have had my card for years - back when the cards were FREE and the company was much...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love the ambiance of Mon Ami Gabi -- it's a great restaurant for special/romantic occasions, but isn't so stuffy that you have to be in your absolute finest clothes. My husband and I went here for...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went there last night for dinner. The French Onion soup was delicious with the baked gruyere on top perfectly melted to a brownish tint. The bread, as always, was delicious, served with soft butter...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place is really good. I went there for my birthday. It is a fun atmopshere!!!
yelp.com - user review - 12/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my go-to places for very special evenings. A great romantic atmosphere that's really high-class feeling without being too stuffy. And food, oh the food. Savory, complex, fresh... I'm no...
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I remember way back, when I was a wee lass in fifth grade, the teacher made us kids give a presentation on our favorite thing to eat. And my presentation was was on French onion soup, specifically...
yelp.com - user review - 11/30/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have no issue with Lettuce Entertain You in general, but I think that if this place were not a chain, it would be much more special. I had the skate (very, very good), my fiance had the steak and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
The French onion soup is the real deal. The main entree was a fish I cannot remember, but was delicious. The dessert was a bananas foster crepe with ice cream that you will need to split because you...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We had a reservation for 745pm on a Saturday evening. Even though we arrived early, we were immediately whisked to our table, a great semi-private booth in the back corner of the restaurant. We...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Now, my nature is to be anti-franchise, anti-chain which would mean that I would be anti-a-Lettuce-Entertain-You establishment.But Mon Ami Gabi is absolutely wonderful. I've never had a bad meal here....
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Absolutely fantastic! Me and my family went there recently and there is not one bad thing I can say about it. I've been there many times as I live in the neighborhood but have never written a review....
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
im a big fan of mon ami gabi. the food is great, huge portions and a great value. We were there the other night had, 2 drinks, 2 steak frites, a salad, an app and a dessert and our bill was less...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with Erika G.'s comment on this place being "casual and unpretentious, yet still chic and French in feel." That's perhaps not the vibe one first gets from walking by outside. Steaks are the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here last night for my birthday. Still a sexy, charming, cute, delicious (as was my dining companion) little boite with reliably great French bistro food. I always seem to think of this place...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
They serve booger butter here. What is booger butter you ask? It is the green-parsley butter served on the steak classique at Mon Ami. W/o any warning, other than the description of "maitre de hotel...
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Bonjour, mon petit bureau de change! Just wanted to share my thoughts on a lovely dinner that I recently shared with my family at Mon Ami Gabi. As I tend to do when faced with the prospect of food I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place.Very good food for a good price. You can have a bottle of wine and dinner for two for a very resonable $100.They have great "theme" nights.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Four stars because I went here for the 25 wines for $25 and was not able to eat a full meal here. The wine tasting was fun though, nice wine distributors that were very helpful with questions and did...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My go to place for fabulous french food in the city. I love it here! Cramped seating aside, the mussels in the creamy white wine sauce with bacon is to die for (I will admit, however disappointing,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/16/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The four stars was because of the Escargot. I'm a big fan, and they were excellent here. The wine list is also pretty good, and it's reasonably priced. I didn't appreciate being so close to our...
yelp.com - user review - 07/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have been here twice, once with my dad and once with my boyfriend, and I do think it is one of the better restaurants in the Lettuce Entertain You chain. The bring you a bread basket right off the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
A year ago I would have given Mon Ami Gabi (Lincoln Park location) 5 stars. But, the service is no where near what it should be and the manager, Estephane is not friendly in the least when you have a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mon Ami Gabi was good. Real good. However, it's not earth shatteringly innovative and we had a surly waiter, thus the deduction of a star.My fiance, his mom, his brother and myself went. The bread at...
yelp.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Impressed with the spot. Had an early dinner for Father's Day here and loved it. Try the hanger steak or anything with that same wine sauce on it. OMG was it delicious. Had a slight Bulgogi flavor...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I took my dad here for his birthday on a Saturday evening, along with my stepmother and little sister. We had a bit of a wait, even though we showed up promptly for our 6:30 reservation, so I got my...
yelp.com - user review - 06/06/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Cute place, also my first french restaurant.Seemed very much like what an American would expect a French cafe place to be....although, I've never been to an actual French cafe in France, so maybe...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I just took my parents here tonight. We all really enjoyed it!First of all, it is nice, but not pretentious or stuffy, which I love. We had three courses and were in and out in an hour and twenty...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mon Ami Gabi is a fantastic place. Yes it's part of a five restaurant chain (the one in Vegas is a great spot). But in terms of a fun, reasonably authentic, and actually affordable French bistro...
yelp.com - user review - 06/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This was my first french restaurant experience and I was pretty impressed. Its definitely a romantic restaurant. The food was great and so was the service. Its not too french but just french enough....
yelp.com - user review - 05/14/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
So I went here on a date and there are a few things I remember. One, the wine service is neat. There is a guy who wheels a cart around and serves it by the glass. I think I tried 5 different kinds,...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicoius steak frites, fast service and a walk in the park is only steps away. Wonderful for a date night.
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been to the one in Oak Brook for work, and wanted to take my husband. He surprised me by taking us here for our 1st anniversary (this is what happens when you marry a boy from Southern IL, he...
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is one of my favorites in Chicago! Good location- right by the park and parking is fairly easy to find. Good bang for your buck! If you like fish I suggest you try to Skate- yum!!
yelp.com - user review - 05/06/2008
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My, now financee, proposed to me on April 26, 2008 at Mon Ami Gabi Restaurant. It was a wonderful suprise proposal. We are from Texas and he was there on business and I flew in for the weekend, unaware of my boyfriend's intentions. The Management, Wait Staff and Customers were all involved. I could not ever imagine anything more romantic or perfect. The employees of the restaurant made this a very special and memorable experience for us. The food and service was excellent. They gave us the Royal Treatment. I would not have changed a thing.
openlist - user review - 04/30/2008
5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I went there for our anniversary, it was excellent! The service was definitely 5 stars. Our server, David, did an excellent job of taking care of us.Our food came faster than any...
yelp.com - user review - 04/23/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What's not to at least like about MAG? They have me on location, just a few short blocks from home, they have me with the patio in the summer, the rolling wine cart, the crisp Sancerre, the steak...
yelp.com - user review - 04/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I have had nothing but wonderful experiences at Mon Ami Gabi. The only drawback is they are usually a little late seating for reservation time, but in my opinion, well worth the wait. I have never...
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
We had an 8:15 reservation. We were finally seated at 8:45 with barely so much as an apology. Generally in this situation I've had my bar tab comped and a generous apology -- a half hour is pretty...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good but not mind blowing. This was yet another restaurant we got to go out on work. Gotta love those outings.For apps we had baked cheese which I did not eat, scallops-nothing out of...
yelp.com - user review - 03/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The New York Strip and Frites are great, as is the escargot. Our waiter was fantastic and Juan the manager is a great guy.
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great experience, the hostess honored our reservation without delay, they offer great wine selections and the food was fresh, nicely prepared, at the proper temperature and good sized portions....
yelp.com - user review - 03/15/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mon Ami isn't my first choice for bistro food in Chicago but it's certainly one I won't turn away. There are always a couple of hits and misses, but for the most part, I'm always satisfied at the end...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything is so solid and good here. Always perfectly cooked, excellent appetizers..... I had the Steak Roquefort... so good with the blue cheese sauce. Its nice and cozy and always good.
yelp.com - user review - 03/08/2008
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I think Ambria is a really nice place to eat. I'm just sad that it shut down...
urbanspoon.com - user review - 03/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Comfortable vibe to this place. Nice, "laid back French bistro" type of feel.Great service, great food. I had fish, along with my dining partner. The butter lettuce salad was fabulous. "Gabi's...
yelp.com - user review - 02/14/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I wasn't impressed. Lots of really old people that I think live upstairs. Food was average. The place is more presentation than anything else.
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent food and service. I came here on a date not too long ago and had a great time. I had the chicken with frites which was excellent, came out very hot and was a huge portion. I barely ate...
yelp.com - user review - 02/09/2008
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Not sure when.
urbanspoon.com - user review - 02/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I could live here. The atmosphere is so elegant and beautiful. it's like going back into the 20's or 30's. Everything that I have had here is so yummy. Especially the steak frites. Worth every penny....
yelp.com - user review - 02/03/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I dined at Mon Ami Gabi for the first time a couple of Friday's ago. It was a late dinner, arriving close to 10:30....we were the last people2 in the restaurant...our service and food were fair, I...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I used gift certificates we had gotten for xmas here. Based on all of the reviews I read I wasn't expecting a quiet, romantic place, but this place is full out LOUD. You are...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
As a vegetarian I was pretty nervous about going to a French restaurant, but they have a wide varity so I had no problem finding something fantastic to eat.We had to wait a while for our appetizers...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I usually shy away from chain restaurants, but our experience here was fantastic. It was elegant, but not stuffy. Classic, but still a nice din of happy patrons. The servers were incredibly...
yelp.com - user review - 01/13/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
First of all Mon Ami Gabi is fun to say... but you won't be saying too much after you sit down expect for uh uh uh oui oui oui... Bon Appetite! This French bistro serves amazing food and within a fun...
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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This is one of the best places to go in Chicago for affordable, quintessential French food without the heavy price tag, or the snooty staff. Very friendly and personable staff. Neighborhood feel. The onion...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a fantastic place with amazing food. We have been several times and their food - from appetizers through dessert - is fantastic. It is usually busy and I highly recommend reservations.As for...
yelp.com - user review - 11/28/2007
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For more than 20 years we've gone to Mon Ami Gabi and its predecessor in the same location Un Grand Cafe. Our most recent visit was more than disappointing (i) two steaks ordered were clearly of an inferior...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We went here for our anniversary a couple of weeks ago. The food was amazing, the service was fine, but not as good as it could have been. When we made the reservation on open table we let them know...
yelp.com - user review - 11/12/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food and service is outstanding. The scheduling and organization for reservations is sub-par. I understand this is a popular spot, but waiting 20-30 minutes past a reservation time made weeks...
yelp.com - user review - 11/02/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mon Ami is our go to place for special occasions....the boyfriend's birthday, my birthday, and then we just went a couple of weekends ago with a group of our friends. We got to dine outside on the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/08/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
It's a great space, nice decor, WONDERFUL service- but the food was not what I was expecting. Three of us sent the onion soup back (which I love almost everywhere) and the main courses were fine- but...
yelp.com - user review - 09/12/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't let the fact that it's a Lettuce Entertain You deter you from trying it out!Mon Ami Gabi holds a special place in my heart as it's right across the street where I got married. But not only...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Loved this place. We came on a stormy night and were welcomed with a great wine selection and hearty filling French fare. Started off with a lovely escargot dish which was devoured with a crusty loaf...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I took my husband here for his super special birthday dinner. We got all fancied up and headed out a little early, planning to have a drink or two at the bar. The first thing I noticed was the cute...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mon Ami Gabi is cute, classy and in a nice and peaceful location at the edges of Lincoln Park. My friends and I all got a variation of the Steak Frittes. I had the Roquefort, (blue cheese indulgence)....
yelp.com - user review - 08/18/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I first attended this restaurant's Vegas location and was really impressed. A few months later, I ventured to this Lettuce Chicago location and was equally satisfied by their menu and service. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Go to Mon Ami for the cozy romantic atmosphere and the friendly bar- and waitstaff. The food is good, but Brasserie Jo's is better.
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I really hate to love a Lettuce restaurant, but I really do love mon ami gabi. I love sitting outside in the summer gazing at Lincoln park and enjoying a good bottle of wine. Every time I go here, I...
yelp.com - user review - 07/19/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is certainly one of my favorite restaurants in town. We go there all the time, to celebrate birthdays, enjoy good food or simply to have a casual outdoor lunch. It has never let me down. The food...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My sister used to live in this building and hostess there, so we'd always go when I came in town. It's fabulous and so are all the other Lettuce Entertain You places as well. Right across from the...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
UPDATE: Another trip to Mon Ami, and yes it is still wonderful. Make sure to make reservations as we were promptly escorted in pass the others guests that were walk-ins. Our waiter Michael was...
yelp.com - user review - 06/17/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Mediocre French bistro. What you would expect from a Lettuce Entertain You establishment. Moules and steak were just ok. Pomme frites were more like shoestring potato chips and flavorless at that.
yelp.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Having once worked in this restaurant in the legendary Belden Stratford in Lincoln Park West with my jazz group when it was a night club (can't remember what it was called.....Boombala or something),...
yelp.com - user review - 06/10/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place for my wife's birthday and she had a very happy birthday because of it. I was uneasy when I first stepped into the building it is in because its like some sort of hotel or fancy...
yelp.com - user review - 06/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just got back in from taking Jacky out for her birthday -- 5/8 -- and our usual place for her: Mon Ami Gabi...don't be fooled: it's for the profiterole drenched in hot fudge with the candle on it ....
yelp.com - user review - 05/08/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Try ordering: 1. Cheese plate, skate wing with side of green beans, creme brulee, and a bottle of Chateauneuf du Pape, or2. Cheese plate, steak with cheese melted on it, side of beans, flourless...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend is french so I took him here last summer. We really loved this place. I was curious to see if he thought it was really a french restaurant and he said it was pretty authentic! We both...
yelp.com - user review - 03/26/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Excellent French food. Knowledgeable and friendly waitstaff.
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
overrated, overdone, overpriced French food.Go there only if you have a LettuceEntertainYou gift certificate--better yet, if you've got one of those, go to a different restaurant.
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have had better French food, but I really had a lovely time here. The oysters were devine as well as the martini and mojito I had. I thought my steak (blue cheese) was fabulous, but I would rather...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was expecting a snooty expensive place. What I got was a charming moderately priced experience. My wife and I had dinner at 7 on a Wednesday. The place was busy but not packed. I could see how it...
yelp.com - user review - 03/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place allows me to go back to my Belgian(French) roots. Escargot, Bisque D'Homard, Steak Frites, Creme Brulee, and Profiteroles. They are excellent. And yet they don't have pretentious prices...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I have to admit that I was slightly shocked by the prices at Mon Ami. Normally when I go out for steak and seafood (or anything French!) I'm expecting to pay at least $30 for an entree. Having said...
yelp.com - user review - 02/19/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I've been here before, and I actually remember it being better than it was last night, but it was still good. With so many restaurants on the scene now, it's hard to stand out. But Mon Ami Gabi does...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I usually prefer little bistros when dining French, but really enjoy this restaurant. The service is GREAT, and the food is wonderful. I had their salmon salad. Not sure what kind of dressing they...
yelp.com - user review - 01/31/2007
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IT can be very romantic especailly if you sit in the back room. I went on a friday night and i was plesently suprised that the noise level was down the whole time i was there. The food is delicious as well as...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/28/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
An excellent place for utterly typical bistro food -- the menu is limited and barely changes, so don't come here for creative efforts on the part of the chef or to sample the true range of French...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went on Friday night. It was packed. We had a reso, but still had to wait awhile. Service was okay. Food was okay. I liked the steak and frites, but the french onion soup was nothing to write...
yelp.com - user review - 01/16/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I thought Mon Ami Gabi to be one of the most overrated dining establishments I have ever found. The Beldon is a pretty place to wander around before the meal, but the dining experience was not...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Good place to for a semi-nice dinner. Whenever I'm here I'm reminded of the Paris casino in Vegas (which houses it's other location). The food is okay but definitely tier 2. Don't pass up on the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/19/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
i crave the Steak Roquefort at Mon Ami. this is how i mon ami:- buy a couple bottles of red wine and some good chocolates.- order takeout: 1 steak roquefort & a salad (it is definitely enough for 2...
yelp.com - user review - 11/10/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This restaurant was amazing - my fiance and I each had a glass of wine at the (crowded) bar while we waited for our table, but we had barely sipped it before we were seated. The restaurant was at the...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is great, and the atmosphere is quaint/casual--a dimly-lit, nicely-crowded, dark-wood-filled dining room. Not necessarily the place to go if you want quiet corners and whispered...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I stayed at the Belden Stratford for 4 months (this restaurant is attached to it). What a great place for meeting up before clubbing. The steak pomme frites are the best!
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Take me back here soon, but please don't make me front the bill! I can not stop salivating over the steak in Merlot sauce whatever it was it was amazing dinner. And how could I say no to the...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
solid french bistro with large portions and decent prices. it gets noisy and is tight, so those with claustrophobia should try to get a freestanding table. i crave the frites and tomato salad.
yelp.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I came here for an awesome friend's bday and loved my prime rib special and sweet potatoes au gratin. The escargot was delicious and the shrimp cocktail looked as if it were on steroids...delicious...
yelp.com - user review - 07/23/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Mon Ami Gabi is a good option if you want French Food. I've had the steak pomme frites and that is really good but my favorite is the grilled salmon salad. It has a citrus dressing on it and has...
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2006
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I have to admit, I was fooled by this restaurant. I thought I was going to a traditional French rest...
judysbook.com - user review - 05/15/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Currently my favorite meal in Chicago - Steak Classique. DELICIOUS!!!
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2006
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When you walk into this intimate dining room, you will feel transported to a Viennese coffeehaus or ...
judysbook.com - user review - 04/10/2006
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We went to Mon Ami Gabi for my birthday and it was great! The atmosphere is good for socializing, and even though it felt cramped at times, it was cozy and elegant without being too fancy. The food was simple...
menupages.com - user review - 03/19/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I went to the one in Vegas in December and LOVED it, so needless to say I was excited to take my husband and some friends there last weekend. It did not disappoint. We all had steaks and frites and...
yelp.com - user review - 03/17/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
When I found out there was a Gabi in Chicago, I just had to go there on my trip. As expected, great service, food, and ambiance. Go there and see.
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great place for steak and frites. Not the best French cuisine in the world but for the price and the quality it's a great place. I've always gotten the traditional steak with frites so I can't...
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2006
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Delicious! A nice night out without being too expensive. Atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable.
menupages.com - user review - 02/27/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All right, LETTUCE haters. I'm talking to you here. Bashing our hometown mangia monolith is getting pretty popular, but this is a REALLY solid bistro. Possibly the best frites (those are fries to you...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
For a nice french meal head to Mon Ami Gabi. The steak pomme frites are delicious and the soups and salads are great as well. The waiters are very helpful if you need help deciding on an entree and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2006
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I would not consider it as a French restaurant- it's American French. When you first enter, you feel...
judysbook.com - user review - 11/27/2005
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Ambria it is located at Belden-Stratford building which used to house a luxury hotel, Ambria's roman...
judysbook.com - user review - 09/30/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Try the pork tenderloin wrapped with bacon and the flourless Chocolate cake is outstanding. During the summer, the patio is the best place to be - the service is great and the atmosphere is very warm...
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2005
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3.0 of 5 stars.
French food from crepes to steak and frites. Warm french bread at your table. The French martini here is the best I've ever had. You can taste the chambord, you can taste the pineapple, and the vodka...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2005
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Mon Ami Gabi is a fantastic "French" restaurant. The ambiance is truly upscale. The food portions are small and the steak is very 'thin' but the 'pom frites' are the best outside France.
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2005
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Mon Ami Gabi has a very special place in my heart by combining the essence of my two favorite cities, Paris and Chicago. After spending 4 months in France, I became accustomed to the typical Parisian bistro...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/24/2005
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I took my girlfriend here for her b-day. The waitress helped us select a very good bottle of wine, althought the "wine cart" I heard so much about was never used. The escargots and patte were excellent. The...
citysearch.com - user review - 11/23/2004
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We went here last night and sat outside. The weather was perfect and it only added to the already great dining experience! The food was excellent, service was very attentive and efficient, and the desserts...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/08/2004
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I have been to Mon Ami Gabi three times. Each time I get the same thing, STEAK ROQUEFORT, what a delicious meal. Steak is made to order, with a roquefort butter sauce, that is to die for..... Presentation is...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/12/2002
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We showed up early for 8pm reservations, and were ushered to the over-priced bar for what turned out to be a too long wait. The staff was nice, however, and once we were finally seated things went smoothly....
citysearch.com - user review - 08/26/2002
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Decent food, but a little overpriced (at least our selections) for what it was. Most of the entrees were in the mid-teens, but we managed to select the items at the high end of price scale. Very typical bistro...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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Across the street from Lincoln Park Zoo and housed in the impressive former Belden-Stratford Hotel, Ambria is ensconced in several large rooms off the old lobby. It has enjoyed an enviable 20-year run as one...
frommers.com - user review
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This "French steakhouse" concept from Gabino Sotelino (whose upscale Ambria, is right next door) seduces with its aromatic atmosphere, tasty steak preparations, and one of the best tarte tatins (inverted apple...
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Guests of Mon Ami Gabi will enjoy the airy interior with its large French windows opening out onto the Lincoln Park Conservatory, or, in the summer months, the lovely outdoor garden. The menu at Mon Ami Gabi...
opentable.com - user review
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this classic and stylish restaurant is among chicagois best. chef-owner gabino sotelino is a culinary whiz who knows how to work magic in the kitchen, and his chef de cuisine, anselmo ruiz, is known to work a...
gayot.com - user review
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once part of a "grand hotel," the space that ambria occupies is as old world clubby as it is nouveau. four tasting menus, plus an extensive list of pavlov-inspired entrees offer such selections as seared sea...
10best.com - user review
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my love affair with ambria goes back some 20 years, just about as long as the restaurant has been open. never has the restaurant let me down or disappointed me. dining there is like wrapping yourself in a...
searchchicago.com - user review
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i suggest you try someplace else. although i don't have a huge amount of experience with 4+star restaurants, my wife and i do enjoy treating ourselves now and then. we've been to ambria twice now...
centerstage.net - user review
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in a warm art nouveau setting, ambria combines classic haute-cuisine style with contemporary french food--all without flash or bombast. the modestly understated menu dazzles with blackberry-sauced venison,...
nytimes.com - user review
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contemporary french restaurant. five-course petit degustation for ($75)...
usrg.com - user review
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ambria affords an extraordinary dining experience featuring the seasonal cuisine leger of chef/owner gabino sotelino. it is an innovative culinary approach that relies on the use of the freshest ingredients &...
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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forever a hidden gem...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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excellent in every way: atmosphere, service, wine list and, of course, food on par with some of chicago's top restaurants. chef/owner gabino sotelino's seasonal menus are creative and exciting...
searchchicago.com - user review
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we recently went to ambria for our anniversary and, while we had a good meal, it certainly does not compare with the other 4 star restaurants in the city. we had the classic and seafood degustation's. most of...
metromix.com - user review
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a warm, comfortable room, delicious food and professional, friendly service make for a lovely evening. we tried the seafood tasting menu and enjoyed every morsel. the dessert souffle and chocolate tart were...
fodors.com - user review
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everything about chef gabino sotelino's ambria is a sophisticated act in amazing french food. try the five-course petit degustation, or if you are willing to punch another hole on your belt, order the...
wcities.com - user review
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a return to simple french food...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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this casual lincoln park bistro--a lettuce entertain you collaboration with ambria chef gabino sotelino--hasn't changed much since its days as un grand cafe; a few windows and a parisian bar have been added in...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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guests of mon ami gabi will enjoy the airy interior with its large french windows opening out onto the lincoln park conservatory, or, in the summer months, the lovely outdoor garden. the menu at mon ami gabi...
opentable.com - user review
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very good value for the price, professional but not overbearing service, and the beast steak frites i've had in chicago thus far. flourless chocolate cake is outstanding. i would reccomend mon ami gabi over le...
metromix.com - user review
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my wife and i were looking forward to a dining experience at mon ami gabi and our anniversery. the seating, where we were placed didn't help our experience, we were on the end near the bus boy station and he...
centerstage.net - user review
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visit gabi for reliable bistro food just steps from lincoln park. park-front windows let in ample natural light, warming the wood-trimmed interior with checkerboard tile floors and stuffed game birds on the...
nytimes.com - user review
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named for supervising partner/chef gabino sotelino (of ambria fame), the restaurant offers a setting that is cozy and intimateas any good bistro should bewith columns, large windows and crisp linens. this...
wguides.com - user review
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(this review refers to the bethesda, md location of this small chain. the menus seem to be the same in all locations, although there are some price differences.)jill and i had been interested in trying this...
amazon.com - user review
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formerly known as un grand cafe, mon ami gabi is still a moving force when it comes to bistro dining in chicago. a makeover (the facelift meant a more romantic ambience) and a new menu put a delicious new spin...
gayot.com - user review
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that crop of restaurants grown by lettuce entertain you enterprises is undergoing rotation. tucci milan is becoming vong, an upscale french-thai import from new york city. avanzare will become a fine-dining...
searchchicago.com - user review
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translated literally as "my friend gabi," this bistro la paris is a delightful find for wonderfully prepared french cuisine. enjoy scallops dusted with parmesan and escargot to swoon for! mon ami gabi also...
10best.com - user review
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i actually ate at mon ami gabi in oakbrook...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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the redo of the former un grand cafe came off very nice. still a romantic restaurant in every way. the new menu features extensive shellfish (cooked and raw), as well as a broader selection of steak frites...
searchchicago.com - user review
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named for supervising partner/chef gabino sotelino (of ambria fame), the restaurant offers a setting that is cozy and intimate-as any good bistro should be-with columns, large windows and crisp linens. this...
wcities.com - user review
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travel.yahoo.com - user review
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mon ami gabi in warm weather is all about getting there early enough to land an outside table. the food except for the steak frites, is good enough. sticking to their tried and true frites here is wise...
chicagoreader.com - user review
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