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Chez Joel, Chicago, IL
Award-winning

Chez Joel

4.9
4.9
2683 Reviews
$30 and under
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Neighborhood gem
In the midst of Little Italy, Chez Joel creates the tastes and aromas of France for. Featuring traditional favorites, Chef Joel Kazouini offers his straightforward, expertly prepared Southern French cuisine. Chez Joel’s atmosphere is reminiscent of a true French bistro; its walls adorned with French posters and tables covered with butcher paper. The cozy environment makes Chez Joel the perfect spot for any romantic meal, and when weather permits, garden tables offer an open-air experience where you’ll find one of the most divine al fresco dining settings in the city.
Chez Joel Since 1999

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (312) 226-6479
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Joel Kazouini
  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy / University Village
  • Cross street
    May Street
  • Parking details
    Valet at Dinner: $7
  • Public transit
    Racine Blue line..Taylor bus, Number 8 Halsted bus.
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 2,683 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9
4.9 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Chicago / Illinois

    French

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Chez Joel is celebrated for its "excellent food" and "charming" ambiance, offering a delightful French dining experience in Chicago's Little Italy. Patrons rave about the "fantastic" service, "divine" crème brûlée, and cozy atmosphere, making it a favorite for special occasions. Outdoor dining is a highlight, providing a "quaint" and "inviting" setting.

2,683 Reviews
  1. Richard

    VIP

    Chicago

    35 reviews

    5.0

    35 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful dinner. Very good service and value.

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  2. Michael

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great dinner except patience, food was delicious and service was great.

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  3. Lisa

    Milwaukee

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous food and presentation. We loved it and will return.

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  4. Linda

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Opened at 5 exactly. Wine suggestions were fabulous. French onion soup lots of cheese and tasty. White fish delicious. Crème brûlée mmmmmm

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  5. Cynthia

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 6, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exquisite classic French cuisine. Like being transported to Paris for the evening.

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  6. Brittney

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Valet parking was reasonably priced, host quickly sat us for our reservation and I loved the atmosphere. It was quiet and quaint, our server greeted us quickly and was very polite. He was extremely attentive over the evening and the food was absolutely phenomenal. The appetizer, dinner, and desert were all beautifully presented and absolutely delicious. We got a bottle of white wine which was well worth the purchase and the cocktails we did try were very well balanced and refreshing. Thank you for having us, we will definitely be back.

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  7. Beatrice

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Always like Chez Joel but today service was slower than normal and food was inconsistent. 4 of 5 dishes were average with only one (the scallops) being above average.

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  8. Howard

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great French food, friendly service, lovely atmosphere, casual. Best to reserve table, can get busy. Delicious chicken or fish entrees, great beet salad, wonderful desserts.

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  9. Christina

    VIP

    Chicago

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on January 31, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Service a little slow, but it was restaurant week and the restaurant was packed. Food was great! Neighborhood gem.:)

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  10. Anabel

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My boyfriend and I had dinner at Chez Joel and tried The restaurant Week Menu. It was amazing! The food incredible, the service super professional (Omar was our server) I am still dreaming with the creme brulee. I will definitely be back.

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FAQs

Chez Joel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (312) 226-6479.

Chez Joel is rated 4.9 stars by 2683 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Chez Joel

1119 West Taylor, Chicago, IL 60607

Additional information

  • Award-winning
    1. MICHELIN Plate 2022
  • Cross street
    May Street
  • Neighborhood
    Little Italy / University Village
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet at Dinner: $7
  • Public transit
    Racine Blue line..Taylor bus, Number 8 Halsted bus.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joel Kazouini
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, High Tea, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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