Brindille comes from Chef Carrie Nahabedian, who previously ran NAHA before opening this River North room devoted to classic French cooking. The space is dressed for a formal, old-world dining experience — fine china, French linens, and art on the walls — a deliberate departure from the casual bistro template.
The kitchen's French repertoire has included quail, oysters, jerusalem artichoke, and tarte tatin, with bread pudding among the dessert offerings. Michael Nahabedian curates the wine list around his favored regions of France and the Old World. Tasting menus are available upon request for guests who want a fuller pass through the kitchen.
The James Beard Foundation named Brindille a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2014, and Michelin has selected it for its Chicago guide in 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2024.
The kitchen's French repertoire has included quail, oysters, jerusalem artichoke, and tarte tatin, with bread pudding among the dessert offerings. Michael Nahabedian curates the wine list around his favored regions of France and the Old World. Tasting menus are available upon request for guests who want a fuller pass through the kitchen.
The James Beard Foundation named Brindille a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2014, and Michelin has selected it for its Chicago guide in 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2024.