Question 1

Do you take reservations?

Accepted Answer

Yes — reservations are strongly recommended. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows.

Question 2

How do I make a reservation?

Accepted Answer

Book through OpenTable or at petiteedith.com. Reservations open 42 days ahead, daily at midnight. Walk-ins are welcome when space allows, and bar seating is first come, first served.

Question 3

How far in advance can I book?

Accepted Answer

Reservations typically open 42 days in advance, opening daily at 12:00 AM.

Question 4

Are reservations required?

Accepted Answer

Reservations ensure the best experience but aren't required. Our bar seating is first come, first served.

Question 5

Is there a cancellation policy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Late cancellations may incur a fee.

Question 6

Where is Petite Edith located?

Accepted Answer

Petite Edith is at 878 N Wells St in Chicago's River North, near the Magnificent Mile. The dining room and bar are at street level; in warm weather, the garage doors open to the sidewalk.

Question 7

What are your hours?

Accepted Answer

Dinner is Wednesday–Saturday 5–10 PM and Sunday 5–9 PM. Brunch is Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 AM–3:30 PM. We're closed Monday and Tuesday. Happy hour runs Wednesday–Sunday, 5–6:30 PM.

Question 8

Is there parking near Petite Edith?

Accepted Answer

Petite Edith is in River North with metered street parking nearby. For a guaranteed spot, several public garages and lots are within about two blocks — including the surface lot at 318 W Walton St and the wheelchair-accessible garage at 100 W Chestnut St — bookable via apps like SpotHero.

Question 9

What kind of cuisine do you serve?

Accepted Answer

French bistro cooking with a seafood-forward, Midwestern sensibility — shareable plates built on French technique, a notable bread program, and a regenerative-leaning wine list, in a neighborhood setting meant for lingering.

Question 10

Do you serve brunch?

Accepted Answer

Yes — brunch is Saturday and Sunday, 10:30 AM–3:30 PM, with live jazz on Sundays from noon to 3:30. Expect the same French-bistro sensibility: oysters, a French omelet with caviar, lobster crêpe, and pastries.

Question 11

Does Petite Edith offer a tasting menu?

Accepted Answer

Not as a regular format — Petite Edith is à la carte and made for sharing. We do offer special tasting menus for occasions like New Year's Eve and Mother's Day. The full tasting-menu experience lives at our sister restaurant, Esmé.

Question 12

Do you accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies?

Accepted Answer

Yes — with advance notice, we can accommodate most dietary needs and allergies. Let us know when you book.

Question 13

Is Petite Edith fine dining or a casual bistro?

Accepted Answer

Both, in a way — a neighborhood French bistro with fine-dining DNA: the technique of a Michelin-pedigreed team, served à la carte in a relaxed, shareable format. Right for a Tuesday dinner or a celebration.

Question 14

What's the price range?

Accepted Answer

Petite Edith is à la carte and mid-to-upper range. Smaller plates run roughly $15–$30 and most mains $35–$50, with a few premium options higher. Prices shift with the season — the current menu is on our site.

Question 15

Who is the chef?

Accepted Answer

Petite Edith is led by chef and co-owner Jenner Tomaska with co-owner Katrina Bravo. Jenner is a James Beard Award finalist (Best Chef: Great Lakes, 2024); his kitchens include MK, Next, Alinea, and Michelin-starred Esmé.

Question 16

How is Petite Edith related to Esmé?

Accepted Answer

They share a team. Chef Jenner Tomaska and Katrina Bravo — the husband-and-wife duo behind Michelin-starred Esmé — created Petite Edith too, both under Two By Five Hospitality. Esmé is their tasting-menu restaurant; Petite Edith is their River North neighborhood bistro.

Question 17

Do you host private events or buyouts?

Accepted Answer

Yes — private dining, full buyouts, and offsite catering, available with food and beverage minimums. Reach our events team at info@petiteedith.com.

Question 18

Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the space is wheelchair accessible.

Question 19

Do you offer gift cards?

Accepted Answer

Yes — gift cards are available to purchase online.

Question 20

Is there a dress code?

Accepted Answer

Petite Edith doesn't have a dress code — please wear what's comfortable.

Question 21

Are pets allowed inside the restaurant?

Accepted Answer

Our patio is pet-friendly; inside the dining room, only service animals are permitted.

Question 22

Are highchairs or booster seats available?

Accepted Answer

Children are welcome to dine with us, but we don't have highchairs or boosters due to space.

Question 23

Is there a children's menu?

Accepted Answer

No, we don't offer a separate children's menu.

Question 24

What is Petite Edith known for?

Accepted Answer

Seafood-forward French cooking with a Midwestern accent — oysters, crudo, and plates like monkfish rôti — plus a standout bread program (fougasse, pain au fromage) and a bar pouring regenerative coastal wines. A neighborhood room built for shared plates and lingering.

Question 25

What should I order at Petite Edith?

Accepted Answer

Start with the bread — fougasse and pain au fromage. Then the seafood: oysters, fresh catch crudo, monkfish rôti. The Edith salad and steak au poivre are favorites, and at the bar, ask about the off-menu burger. Plates are made to share.

Question 26

Is Petite Edith good for a date night or special occasion?

Accepted Answer

Yes — the room is warm and intimate: mosaic tile, floral murals, a marble bar, and garage doors that open in warm weather. The shared-plate format suits a quiet date or a celebration equally.

Question 27

What kind of wine does Petite Edith serve?

Accepted Answer

The list leans into regenerative, often-overlooked coastal and island producers — bottles chosen for a sense of place to pair with the seafood. The bar also pours cocktails inspired by Chicago's history and architecture.

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