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Fritz and Frites

317 N Main St, Galena, IL 61036-2326
815-777-2004
Ranked #3 of 30 restaurants in Galena
4.5 of 5 stars 135 Reviews
Cuisines: French, German
Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Good for: Romance, Doing business, Special occasions, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Reservations, Dessert
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Carol Stream, Illinois
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4 reviews 4 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Dined for dinner Saturday of Mother's Day Weekend. Excellent waiter who offered knowlegable wine suggestions. He made sure the meal was brought out in a timely manner, no rush, not all at one time. Excellent service. Food was excellent. We had a variety of menu items and all were delicious. This place is high quality and I will definitely go... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 21, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

My husband and I decided to getaway for an overnight and golf in Galena. We stayed out of town at the Eagle Ridge Inn, and headed downtown for a quick lunch. F&F is at the end of Main Street downtown, and turned out to be a unique choice for lunch. The menu is a mix of French (think quiche, escargots,... More

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Chicago
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012
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people found this review helpful

Fabulous food! French bistro decor and ambiance close to authentic. We sat by the window and were able to do some people watching from behind the tulle curtains which were white and crisp.

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See 5 more reviews by kot_in_boots for Galena
Naperville, Illinois, United States
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 5, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

I would highly recommend this restaurant. The food and service were both very good. We will be going back again for sure. Only complaint is it get pretty loud when the restaurant is full but I don't care- I will be happy to return. We had the brie, ratatouille, steak and german chocolate cake- all done correctly.

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DeKalb, IL
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Stopped by for a late lunch, excellent service. We both had soup and split a salad, all was excellent. Highly recommend.

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Chicago
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 3, 2012

Great service, great atmosphere, excellent food. I'm not one for German but my husband ordered the veal and it was out of this world! I had the steak frites and it was also excellent. Their bread, hot out of the oven, incredible. Don't miss this out of the way spot on Main Street. We thought it was a good value... More

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Chicago, Illinois
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 1, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Great service, very attentive staff. The chicken is fabulous but the menu is pricey.. So be warned.. (1/2 chicken takes 30 minutes to cook and costs $18.00, this comes with a hay stack of thin little fries.) Would love if they would drop their prices just a few dollars. I wasn't full after dinner and ordered dessert for the table.... More

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See 5 more reviews by Inocense for Galena
Galena, IL
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12 reviews 12 reviews
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Lovely bistro atmosphere. Food is wonderful. For an appetizer we ordered the mussels in white wine with garlic & herbs....magnificent. My entree was a "Bistro Specialty": Tilapia Provencale, tilapia served on a bed of ratatouille with feta cheese and fresh herbs....wonderful. Our server was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable. Prices are reasonable considering the quality of the food. Located on the... More

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See 11 more reviews by GalenaPhotoLady for Galena
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 25, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Small European feel, wonderful French and German cuisine, good service. Quiet conversation - leave the kids home.

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Chicago, Illinois
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 19, 2012

Friday night at F&F was busy, but we didn't have to wait and didn't feel rushed out. I enjoyed the ironic menu pairing of German and French. We ordered Charcoute Garni (Sausages, potatoes and sauerkraut) and Wienerschnitzel. Prices were a little tall, but not inappropriate. I had a good sense of price-to-quality satisfaction. The atmosphere was friendly and warm. With... More

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