Simply Pasteur

4.5

716 Reviews

$31 to $50

Vietnamese

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

Coming Soon! Heat covered patio seating. Opening 11/25/2020

High quality does not have to be pretentious
Unlike other south-east asian cuisines, Vietnamese food has influences from France. Given this influence, cooking is definitely a culmination of East meets West where meals are prepared and cooked for hours rather than flash fried.

With fresh herbs, meats and vegetables, Simply Pasteur goes one step further than other Vietnamese restaurants by crafting our plates to be for a modern-american palette. That is, our cuisine is not only designed to be elegant, but also to be flavorful and to take experience into account.

Come relax and enjoy an elegant pairing of Vietnamese pho, noodles, rice dishes and more with our in-house cocktails, wines and full bar.

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Vietnamese
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 728-4800
Website
https://www.simplypasteur.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Kim Nguyen
Private party facilities
Simply Pasteur has a beautiful outdoor patio as well as several great indoor rooms that are open for availability to rent. If you are interested, please fill out a form here: https://www.simplypasteur.com/events

Location
5525 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640
Neighborhood
Edgewater
Cross street
Broadway and Bryn Mawr
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Simply Pasteur is easily accessible via the CTA Bus and "L" routes. Our nearest "L" stop is Bryn Mawr on the Red Line. The 36-Broadway bus service runs past midnight.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 716 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Simply Pasteur delights with "excellent Vietnamese food," a "gorgeous" garden patio, and attentive service. The upscale tropical ambiance enhances the dining experience. Owner Kim N. ensures every dish meets high standards, creating a friendly atmosphere where guests feel welcome. A must-try for those seeking a taste of Vietnam.

716 Reviews

M
Michael
Chicago
23 reviews
5.0
23 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great restaurant for a delicious meal in a quiet and beautiful setting. Service was excellent and easy-paced. Food was delicious but my request to tone down the heat wasn’t noted by the chef.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
vip
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 5
The food is forgettable, bland and not what you would expect for such a beautiful restaurant. It’s shocking they can remain in business with the poor quality of their dishes. It is a mystery that so many people like their food. You could recreate the meal for a lot less at a mall food court.
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Bryan
Chicago
37 reviews
5.0
37 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We love visiting this restaurant -- and wish more people would go!
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Steven
San Francisco
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 14, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Its a great place. I've never experienced upscale Korean, just street food. Let me tell you, it was a real treat
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Deborah
Chicago
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We had a lovely anniversary dinner in the patio. The temperature at dusk in September was great and the ambience wonderful. The mango salad was superb, especially with the anchovy lime dressing. The ginger chicken and the shrimp with lobster sauce were both excellent. Service was very attentive despite being a busy Friday evening.
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Debbie
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely owner, amazing food! One of the best experiences I’ve had. Thank you
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Mike
Chicago
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 2
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
It was horrible. It took FOREVER to get waited on. Drink order took forever, appetizers took forever , food order took about one hour. Wines are overpriced, food is meh. Don’t waste your time (lots of it) and money. Many many better choices!!!
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Jan
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious. Not crowded . Not loud. Very pleasant indeed
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Robin
Chicago
22 reviews
4.0
22 reviews
Dined on August 3, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
They recently redecorated their outdoor patio and it's just beautiful! Plenty of tables to get a seat outside and enjoy the ambiance. The food is excellent - I even noticed more chicken in the Curry Chicken, which is one of my favorites. A bit skimpy on the shrimp in the shrimp and mango salad but the rest of the ingredients and the dressing make up for it. Service staff are very nice - two work the entire patio so someone is always checking on your table. Lovely place!
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
14 reviews
vip
2.0
14 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We have been going to this location for many years and was extremely disappointed in the menu limitations and the food itself. No imagination nor taste, small portions such as the Saigon crepe as appetizer w minimal lettuce and herbs. My mojito had chopped mint that caught in my teeth as well as floating was very unappealing Cannot recommend. Big loss.
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FAQs

Simply Pasteur does offer delivery in partnership with Postmates and Uber Eats. Simply Pasteur also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 728-4800.

Simply Pasteur is rated 4.5 stars by 716 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Nov 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Order delivery or takeout

5525 North Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

Additional information

Cross street
Broadway and Bryn Mawr
Neighborhood
Edgewater
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Vietnamese
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Simply Pasteur is easily accessible via the CTA Bus and "L" routes. Our nearest "L" stop is Bryn Mawr on the Red Line. The 36-Broadway bus service runs past midnight.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Kim Nguyen
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://www.simplypasteur.com/
Phone number
(773) 728-4800
Private party facilities
Simply Pasteur has a beautiful outdoor patio as well as several great indoor rooms that are open for availability to rent. If you are interested, please fill out a form here: https://www.simplypasteur.com/events

Simply Pasteur

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Menu

What 716 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Simply Pasteur offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Simply Pasteur restaurant rated?

Is Simply Pasteur currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

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