Marche

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833 W Randolph St (at 1 block west of Halsted St, The West Loop)
Chicago, IL 60607

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(312) 226-8399
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Marche - Chicago, IL
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I had such a fabulous meal here last night!!! I've never written a review before, but felt compelled because the food was so fabulous! I went on a weeknight and ordered from the p...

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Disagree on the rating and would rated ""Mediocre"" The food is misleading and not French like other bistro's Pros: happening Cons: more truly french ite, to loud, mediocr...

Great service, HORRIBLE food 1/17/2009

The waiter could not have been nicer and more attentive. It was not his fault the food was terrible, buttery, creamy, overly seasoned and weighed down in sauces. It was his fault that he apparently forgot to order my dinner so when the other three diners got their food, I waited for 10 minutes for the kitchen to prepare a complete disappointment. The waiter described the stew as having a touch of cream. The fish stew was swimming in heavy cream and butter and the fish was not fresh. It is hard to screw up white fish. The salad was salty and swimming in dressing. Something an airline would serve. The restaurant was packed which was very surprising considering the vast array of AMAZING restaurants in Chicago. The sorbet for dessert tasted like the metal tray it was served in. My husbands greens were swimming in a pool of butter he could not touch. Great space, if not stuck in a 90's time warp. This was by far the worst meal I have had in Chicago. more

Great service, HORRIBLE food 1/17/2009

The waiter could not have been nicer and more attentive. It was not his fault the food was terrible, buttery, creamy, overly seasoned and weighed down in sauces. It was his fault that he apparently forgot to order my dinner so when the other three diners got their food, I waited for 10 minutes for the kitchen to prepare a complete disappointment. The waiter described the stew as having a touch of cream. The fish stew was swimming in heavy cream and butter and the fish was not fresh. It is hard to screw up white fish. The salad was salty and swimming in dressing. Something an airline would serve. The restaurant was packed which was very surprising considering the vast array of AMAZING restaurants in Chicago. The sorbet for dessert tasted like the metal tray it was served in. My husbands greens were swimming in a pool of butter he could not touch. Great space, if not stuck in a 90's time warp. This was by far the worst meal I have had in Chicago. more

I agree with most of the reviews I’ve read... 7/30/2008

I agree with most of the reviews I’ve read (outside of Facebook): “food’s okay,” “I wouldn’t go... more

I agree with most of the reviews I’ve read... 7/30/2008

michellej Provided by Partner
I agree with most of the reviews I’ve read (outside of Facebook): “food’s okay,” “I wouldn’t go back.” My friends and I decided to take ... more

I agree with most of the reviews I’ve read... 7/30/2008

michellej Provided by Partner
I agree with most of the reviews I’ve read (outside of Facebook): “food’s okay,” “I wouldn’t go back.” My friends and I decided to take ... more

The worst service I have ever had. 7/10/2008

Why when there are free refills he found it necessary to literally interrupt my conversation I do not know. Then food then came. I had ordered the Marche burger medium rare. When it arrived it was prepared somewhere between well and medium. There was the slight hue of pink if meticulously examined. One of my friends ordered the same thing but medium, and it arrived very well done. It was at this time that I started to feel ill. The waiter/busboy interrupted my conversation for the fifth time to ask if I was finished. I said yes, and instead of taking my plate, left it there and stacked many other plates and other items onto, all the while he was standing behind me. He effectively forced me to watch him clank plate after plate for 15 to 20 seconds before removing them all at once. \r \r Finally the check comes and as we are placing the money down we realize that we had come up roughly 100 dollars short. Baffled, we looked at the tab and realized that instead of the 4 pre fix and 6 a la carte that there were 6 pre fix and 6 a la carte. How the waiter thought that there were 12 of us instead of 10 I do not know, and frankly at a restaurant of this supposed caliber no excuse. We brought it to his attention, paid the correct amount and left. \r \r Again, I was hopeful at first. The next day I receive at that time I let them know that I was not looking for any reparations, but as a courtesy wanted to make them aware of the issues. I explained that I was doing it now, since I felt socially obliged, the night before, to hold my tongue. I then started to hear a list of excuses. I told the women politely that I was not looking for excuses, and that I wanted to make them aware, when another ?manager? was put on the phone. She habitually interrupted me until I simply had to hang up. \r \r \r \r Pros: I hear that it is a, ""good place to be seen."" Cons: Service and Food. Is there anything else that should count for a restaurant? more

The worst service I have ever had. 7/9/2008

Why when there are free refills he found it necessary to literally interrupt my conversation I do not know. Then food then came. I had ordered the Marche burger medium rare. When it arrived it was prepared somewhere between well and medium. There was the slight hue of pink if meticulously examined. One of my friends ordered the same thing but medium, and it arrived very well done. It was at this time that I started to feel ill. The waiter/busboy interrupted my conversation for the fifth time to ask if I was finished. I said yes, and instead of taking my plate, left it there and stacked many other plates and other items onto, all the while he was standing behind me. He effectively forced me to watch him clank plate after plate for 15 to 20 seconds before removing them all at once. Finally the check comes and as we are placing the money down we realize that we had come up roughly 100 dollars short. Baffled, we looked at the tab and realized that instead of the 4 pre fix and 6 a la carte that there were 6 pre fix and 6 a la carte. How the waiter thought that there were 12 of us instead of 10 I do not know, and frankly at a restaurant of this supposed caliber no excuse. We brought it to his attention, paid the correct amount and left. Again, I was hopeful at first. The next day I receive at that time I let them know that I was not looking for any reparations, but as a courtesy wanted to make them aware of the issues. I explained that I was doing it now, since I felt socially obliged, the night before, to hold my tongue. I then started to hear a list of excuses. I told the women politely that I was not looking for excuses, and that I wanted to make them aware, when another ?manager? was put on the phone. She habitually interrupted me until I simply had to hang up. Pros: I hear that it is a, "good place to be seen." Cons: Service and Food. Is there anything else that should count for a restaurant? more

Run, do not walk to Marche immediately!! 3/8/2008

For the last couple of years, I've been willing to endure the weak service at Marche, because of the fabulous chef there - Paul Wildermuth!! I highly recommend dining there on nights when Chef Wildermuth is ""in the house""- (He spends alternate nights at ""Opera"" restaurant.) His creative ideas and succulent specials, rival even the most celebrated local chefs! I don't know if it's true, but there is a rumor that Chef Wildermuth will be gone from both of those restaurants by the end of this month. Do yourself a favor; GO IMMEDIATELY AND DINE AT MARCHE BEFORE THIS GUY LEAVES!! It's well worth the just OK service you might encounter! GO!! You won't regret it!! Pros: Ambience and FOOD Cons: Some good servers, some just OK more

Run, do not walk to Marche immediately!! 3/7/2008

For the last couple of years, I've been willing to endure the weak service at Marche, because of the fabulous chef there - Paul Wildermuth!! I highly recommend dining there on nights when Chef Wildermuth is "in the house"- (He spends alternate nights at "Opera" restaurant.) His creative ideas and succulent specials, rival even the most celebrated local chefs! I don't know if it's true, but there is a rumor that Chef Wildermuth will be gone from both of those restaurants by the end of this month. Do yourself a favor; GO IMMEDIATELY AND DINE AT MARCHE BEFORE THIS GUY LEAVES!! It's well worth the just OK service you might encounter! GO!! You won't regret it!! Pros: Ambience and FOOD Cons: Some good servers, some just OK more

Awesome! 2/14/2008

I had such a fabulous meal here last night!!! I've never written a review before, but felt compelled because the food was so fabulous! I went on a weeknight and ordered from the prix fixe menu. SO GOOD! I will definitely go back! Pros: awesome food Cons: can't think of any more

Awesome! 2/13/2008

I had such a fabulous meal here last night!!! I've never written a review before, but felt compelled because the food was so fabulous! I went on a weeknight and ordered from the prix fixe menu. SO GOOD! I will definitely go back! Pros: awesome food Cons: can't think of any more

I was very disappointed 1/8/2008

I was very disappointed at the food. It was cold under seasoned. Everybody on the table had the same complain. But I loved the decorations and the service was good. Pros: service more

I was very disappointed 1/8/2008

I was very disappointed at the food. It was cold under seasoned. Everybody on the table had the same complain. But I loved the decorations and the service was good. Pros: service more

Pleasant night out 7/1/2007

Four of us ate here for a joint b-day celebration. The decor is wonderful, and the music (although a bit loud) was fine. The food was great; we shared the pate and a pear salad -- both were spot-on. We all enjoyed our entrees -- ranging from walleye to steak frites to pork. The only downside was the service -- our waiter forgot a couple of things (side of frites, glass of wine), and one of the many servers was a bit too fast picking up a dish we hadn't actually finished. But it wasn't awful -- we decided that the food and room made up for it. We'd go again, and cross our fingers that we get another waiter. more

Pleasant night out 6/30/2007

Four of us ate here for a joint b-day celebration. The decor is wonderful, and the music (although a bit loud) was fine. The food was great; we shared the pate and a pear salad -- both were spot-on. We all enjoyed our entrees -- ranging from walleye to steak frites to pork. The only downside was the service -- our waiter forgot a couple of things (side of frites, glass of wine), and one of the many servers was a bit too fast picking up a dish we hadn't actually finished. But it wasn't awful -- we decided that the food and room made up for it. We'd go again, and cross our fingers that we get another waiter. more

Mondays and Wednesdays $25 fix price menu is a bargain. Y... 6/12/2007

Mondays and Wednesdays $25 fix price menu is a bargain. You can choose ANY appetizer, ANY entree, and ANY... more

Mondays and Wednesdays $25 fix price menu is a bargain. Y... 6/12/2007

JoseFillat Provided by Partner
Mondays and Wednesdays $25 fix price menu is a bargain. You can choose ANY appetizer, ANY entree, and ANY desert, even though you might be full. D... more

Mondays and Wednesdays $25 fix price menu is a bargain. Y... 6/12/2007

JoseFillat Provided by Partner
Mondays and Wednesdays $25 fix price menu is a bargain. You can choose ANY appetizer, ANY entree, and ANY desert, even though you might be full. D... more

French Bistro with the French Attitude 5/5/2007

by Jace at Menuism Provided by Menuism
Marche is on the restaurant row in the West Loop. Marche offers creative brasserie-style French cuisine in... more

French Bistro with the French Attitude 5/5/2007

Jace Provided by Partner
Marche is on the restaurant row in the West Loop. Marche offers creative brasserie-style French cuisine in a club like setting. The ambiance is ver... more
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  • The Scene
    A long-standing cornerstone of the West Loop dining scene, Marche still holds sway with its clubby, urban carnival atmosphere. The tripped-out decor is a visual feast, with...

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  • Hours: Mon-Fri 11:30am-3pm; Sun-Thurs 5:30-10pm; Fri-Sat 5:30-midnight
  • Payments: American Express, Visa, Diner's Club, Master Card
  • Neighborhoods: Near West Side, West Side
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