The promise of a well-cooked steak au poivre and a glass of red at this friendly French spot raises our spirits after even the most soulless of shopping forays at nearby Woodfield Shopping Center. A recent visit for the three-course tasting menu had mixed results: The ratatouille risotto had depth from a meaty stock, but bland chicken Dijonnaise over salty spinach was a letdown. Ditto for the overly salty peppercorn sauce that obliterated the perfectly cooked beef tenderloin. Even so, we’ve got a soft spot for this place, so we’ll still return in hopes that the kitchen eases up on the saltshaker.
Retro Bistro
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Details
- Address
- 1746 W Golf Rd
- Mount Prospect
- Cross street:
- between Busse Rd and Oakwood Dr.
- Transport:
- Bus: 606.
- Price:
- Average main course: $20
- Opening hours:
- Lunch (Tue–Fri), dinner (closed Mon)
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