At Petite Edith, a French bistro in Chicago's River North, every element — from the food to the service, from the wine to the warmth of the room — is shaped by intention.
Led by Chef Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo of Michelin-starred Esmé Chicago, the restaurant reflects their belief that true hospitality lives in both artistry and generosity.
Rooted in French technique and guided by Midwestern spirit, Petite Edith celebrates the beauty of seasonal ingredients, thoughtful design, and the shared joy of a table well set. It is dining as conversation — graceful, heartfelt, and distinctly Chicago.
Toujours, avec goût.
Intentional
A French Bistro with Purpose
At Petite Edith, intention lives in every gesture. From the delicate balance of sea and soil on the plate to the soft curve of a glass in hand, each element has purpose. Chef Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo have built a restaurant where thoughtfulness defines beauty — where French technique and design meet the inherent warmth of Chicago. Guests will find subtle details that invite pause: a perfectly folded napkin, a dish plated like a conversation between land and water, a welcome that feels both precise and personal.
Communal
Hospitality as Connection
True to its Midwestern heart, Petite Edith celebrates the art of gathering. The restaurant was imagined as a neighborhood French bistro in Chicago — a place where locals, travelers, and friends meet over oysters, wine, and the easy rhythm of shared plates. Guided by the ethos of Two by Five Hospitality, Jenner and Katrina create moments of connection that linger beyond the meal. The energy is warm, the service unhurried, and every table feels like an invitation to belong — an evening that reminds guests why dining, at its best, is a shared act of care.
Seasonal
The Rhythm of the Seasons
The soul of Petite Edith lives in its ingredients — a dialogue between the French coast and the Midwestern landscape. The menu moves with the rhythm of the seasons: seafood from sustainable waters, produce from local farms, flavors that are familiar yet reimagined. Guided by French precision and shaped by Chicago’s generosity, every plate reflects nature’s tempo and the team’s respect for craft. Guests can expect food that is elegant in presentation, deeply flavored, and alive with the freshness of the moment — a cuisine that feels timeless, yet distinctly of this place.
Ritual
The Bar at Petite Edith
Beneath the soft glow of our chandelier, the bar at Petite Edith unfolds as a world of its own — vibrant, expressive, and radiant. Here, our team brings poetry to the glass through cocktails that draw inspiration from both the classics and the layered beauty of French technique. The wine program celebrates regenerative producers, echoing the restaurant’s deep connection to time, season, and place. Bottles are chosen for their spirit of place — windswept, mineral, and vibrant — complementing the seafood-forward, modern French cuisine that defines the Petite Edith experience. Guests are invited to linger over a perfectly balanced martini or a rare coastal wine, each sip crafted with the same intention, care, and Midwestern warmth that guide the kitchen.
