Pierrot Gourmet
(312) 573-6749
108 E Superior St
Chicago,
IL
60611
41.8958
-87.6252
Neighborhoods: Central, Near North Side
What People Are Saying About Pierrot Gourmet
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The Scene
Ladies who lunch can breakfast or have dinner, too, at this comfortable space in the Peninsula Hotel complex. The bright room has textured burnt-yellow walls and wood accents, plus wine racks in abundance. A communal table with seating for 14 takes up much of Pierrot's middle space, while a display counter of decadent pastries tempts along one wall.
The Food
Though on the pricey side, Pierrot is a pleasant place for a light meal. Breakfast offers pastries, juices, granola and the like, while lunch and dinner features salads, tartines (open-face sandwiches) and a few other upscale edibles like foie gras terrine or freshly shucked oysters. Menu items are satisfying (velvety-smooth corn and potato chowder, rich duck rillette tartine); this place's top draws, though, are its myriad pastries and breads (pain au chocolat, fruit tarts and more) and good-sized wine and beer list, impressive for a cafe this size.
User Reviews
elovy6
May 26, 2009
I visited Chicago this pat weekend and came across the Pierrot Gourmet restaurant. After entering the restaurant we were ignored from the time we walked through the door. This was the worse service I have ever received. My opinion of everyone in Chicago was immediately formed and thought they were all rude. I decided not to form my opinion based off one bad restaurant. We ended up seating ourselves being ignored once again and ultimately ended up leaving after 10 minutes. Please don’t waste your time or money in this place.
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AngieandJeff
November 09, 2008
The restaurant is beautiful. The long, shared tables in the middle of the room are charming. After being told there would be a 15 minute wait, we were seated quickly. The waiter took our order, recommending the chicken and wild rice soup. In the time it took to get our order--two cups of soup, a pre-made cheese plate and a chicken caesar salad , a couple was seated at the table next to us, served the last of the chicken and wild rice soup and continuously fawned over by half the wait staff. After a long absence, our server returned to tell us that there was no more c&wr soup and to offer us a choice of the other two soups. Another member of our party agreed to the squash soup, but since l refused the squash soup I was served the last of the day's soups even though I never said that I wanted it. The salad was light on lettuce and the chicken looked greasy. The rest of the dishes were fine, but the cheese plate came with no bread or crackers of its own and we had to wave down the server to ask for more bread. Our water glasses were never refulled. The waiter disappeared for long periods of time. All the while, the restaurant staff happily chatted with the people at the table next to us. My only satisfaction was that the couple we were with are horrific tippers and it was their turn to pay the bill. I will not go back there again.
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ColleenChicago
June 07, 2008
Well, there is a reason I live within a block of this restaurant and have eaten there 3 times in four years. The beautiful beautiful dining room attracts tourists and local, however, the food just is not good. I have always tried a different item(s) of the menu, and each time I am disappointed. The chicken in my wrap clearly had been made one or two days before and then merely reheated. The eggs are rubbery. The mac and cheese has barely any cheese. I would like to try the croissants next time. Service is pretty good, not stellar. Come here and enjoy the beautiful restaurant and be apart of the scene, BUT don't have high expectations on the food.
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The Extras:
The second Thursday of each month, the cafe offers a mini-class on pairing wine and cheese, beginning at 6pm. Each tasting includes five wines and five cheeses; call for information.
When to Go:
Daily, 3pm-6pm, guests can choose from a wide selection of teas, scones, tartines and sweets like coconut macaroons and mini-chocolate eclairs, all for a set price (extra with champagne).
Save Money:
The Rush Hour breakfast includes three pastries of your choice, juice and coffee or a pot of tea for less than $10.
Category:
Restaurants, Catering, Dessert Shops
Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Breakfast, Hotel Restaurants, Quiet, Outdoor Dining, Business Breakfast
General Info:
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
On the patio
