Cuisines and Dishes at Bistro Kirkou:
- French
Bistro Kirkou - CLOSED
500 Ela Rd,
Lake Zurich
IL
60047
bistrokirkou.com (847) 438-0200
Ratings and Reviews for Bistro Kirkou
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Mar 22 2009
Jack R. via Yelp
Great location and fabulous atmosphere, Sapore Trattoria is Giacomo Parisi's cozy Italian eatery right off Rt. 12 and 22 in Lake Zurich. The...read more
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Jan 31 2007
sherrill53 via Citysearch
What a find! From the minute you walk in the door, you are treated like an honored guest. I'd highly recommend reservations, espec...read more
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May 03 2006
maryben via Citysearch
This upscale bistro fare is WELL worth the drive to Lake Zurich. The service is impeccable, Chef Kirk is a delight and the food i...read more
From Citysearch
The Scene
Le Titi de Paris alumnus Kirk Pepper (the owner and namesake) offers comfortable French dining in the Northwest suburbs with this freestanding spot . The ambience is charming without being quaint--honey-hued wood, mustard walls, jazzy background music and gracious service. The space boasts multiple dining environments, each with its own appealing qualities (e.g., cozy fireplace room with vaulted ceiling, airy mezzanine with a vast mural).
The Food
French classics with some seasonal influences, such as seared panko-crusted ahi over jicama salad as a summer appetizer, or grilled tiger shrimp with braised fennel and champagne sauce in winter. Crab cake with garlic rouille sauce, French onion soup and lobster bisque are year-round favorites, as is pan-seared foie gras with homemade brioche. Entrees highlight fresh fish and game. Signature dishes include rack of lamb, seared and delicately sauced; and hearty roasted Canadian black pheasant, nesting on pistou spaetzle, bathed in a luxurious sauce forestière (a creamy mushroom and white wine sauce).
