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260 E Chestnut St.
Chicago, IL 60611
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#903 of 4,512 restaurants in Chicago
  • Cuisines: Continental
  • Address: 260 E Chestnut St., Chicago, IL 60611
  • Phone:  312 787 8260
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Feb 1, 2008

Now a wonderful French restaurant, romantic, personal service. more

“Zaven's consistently the best, most pleasant restaurant in Chicago”
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5 of 5 stars
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Sep 1, 2004
5/6 found this review helpful

I have eaten here several times on my visits to Chicago. The first time hooked me. Mr. Zaven must greet everyone with open arms. He loves his customers, many of whom are regulars. But he loves the new ones too. Food was outstanding, wine suggestions were on the mark. A quiet, romantic place, with outstanding food at good prices. What... more

“Great restaurant although not well known”
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Pulaski, Tennessee
Jul 21, 2004
6/8 found this review helpful

Zaven's is a little known restaurant. It is tucked in a building a couple of blocks from Michigan Avenue. It has wonderful food, atmosphere and wait staff. The lobster bisque is one of the best. I don't order the bisque from other restaurants anymore because they aren't as good. A lot of times they will give you a glass of... more

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Zaven's Address

260 E Chestnut St., Chicago, IL 60611
Tel: 312 787 8260
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.