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Retro Bistro: Traveler Reviews

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#7 of 49 restaurants in Mount Prospect
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  • Cuisines: French
  • Average price*: $ 30
  • Neighborhood: Northwest Suburbs
  • Special features: Romantic, Business, Outdoor seating
  • Address: 1746 W Golf Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056-4071
  • Tel:  (847) 439-2424

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( 4-6 of 6 )
“Good Food, relaxed atmosphere”

Retro Bistro

Apr 18, 2007
1/1 found this review helpful

I have been going there for close to 10 years . The food is really good. You feel comfortable in jeans or dressed for a special occasion. The prix-fixe menu (three course with a fixed price of approx $31.00) is a great feature, but be warned that is you will end up VERY full. The restaurant is on the small side and the bar area is tiny, but I’ve never felt claustrophobic. The only negative that I’ve seen is that the service and attention to detail seem to be slipping over the years (cleanliness of rest room. Attentiveness of staff, etc). Most likely it would not be noticed on a first visit, but fellow veterans may have seen the same thing over time.

Tips: The spread for the bread is excellent- make sure you try it. Order the tilapia! Consider one prix-fixe per couple, sharing dessert and starter. Expect to average 40.00 (excluding tip) per person with wine.

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“Great food, service and atmosphere”

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5 of 5 stars
Mount Prospect, Illinois
Sep 3, 2006

I was surprised to see Retro Bistro listed fourth in popularity. I have been eating at Retro for twelve years and love it! The menu features French cuisine with an Asian influence. The wine list changes every four months... and is reasonable.

If you haven't tried it, you should.

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“Great little bistro!”

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5 of 5 stars
Chicago suburbs
Aug 24, 2006

This is by far our favorite restaurant. It is casual and not the stuffy type of restaurant you normally are in when eating such exquisite food. The service is great and the staff is friendly and cheerful. Each eventing they offer a prix fixe menu along with the regular menu. The prix fixe includes a choice of soup, appetizer or salad, main entree and dessert . It is truly a bargain! You do have a limited selection when choosing to eat this way. The salads and appetizers are always unique and filled with flavor - try the crab cakes! The seafood is by far the standout here. When it comes to dessert, no one makes creme brulee like they do - and it is a huge portion. If you are in the area, this is the place to eat!

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Retro Bistro Address

1746 W Golf Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056-4071
Tel: (847) 439-2424
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.