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Best Modern French Restaurants in Illinois

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Honouring the top spots in Illinois.

A table worth seeking out. Meet the restaurants leading the current rankings in Illinois, and discover what puts each one at the top.

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68.0
#1

Oak Park Illinois

Lea French Cafe

For a relaxed meal, Lea French Cafe is one table worth exploring.

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51.2
#2

Normal Illinois

Crepe Geeks - Mini French Restaurant

For your next night out, Crepe Geeks - Mini French Restaurant is a casual choice.

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Cities in Illinois
Chicago8,735Naperville471Springfield455Rockford440Aurora409Peoria389Champaign372Joliet343Schaumburg340Bloomington264Decatur248Evanston227Elgin219Waukegan210Bolingbrook204Orland Park202Skokie176Des Plaines172Arlington Heights165Glenview165Lombard163Niles161Gurnee159Downers Grove157

Top Places in Illinois

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#1

Lea French Cafe

Oak Park, Illinois

2
68.0
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#2

Crepe Geeks - Mini French Restaurant

Normal, Illinois

3
51.2
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On the rise in Illinois.

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#1

Lea French Cafe

Oak Park, Illinois

68.0
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#2

Crepe Geeks - Mini French Restaurant

Normal, Illinois

51.2
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