Simply Pasteur

Simply Pasteur reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Very Rev . Paul Joseph VIP

   Chicago46 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 9, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Simply Pasteur has become our "go to" restaurant whenever guests are in town or celebrating special occasions. The service and food are always exceptional. The ambiance is warm and welcoming. Simply Pasteur is a lustrous gem in the Edgewater/Andersonville crown.
   

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   Mike VIP

   Chicago11 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 6, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was fantastic as always. We have been coming here for years and are never disappointed. The beef in wine sauce was excellent as well as the crepe. Our other appetizers were very good as well. We had the spring rolls and coconut shrimp. We also had a double order of the catfish in a clay pot. It was a lot of food for two people, but it was so good that we finished it all. You will enjoy the ambience along with the top notch food.
   

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   Carole VIP

   Chicago101 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   My husband and initially went to the restaurant through a referral and we loved it! Food, ambiance, service, wines, and Kim!!! She is fabulous! We were looking for a restaurant to host a large group so this dinner was to show two other couples what we had been raving about. They found the experience fabulous! And because their impression was pivotal to the decision of the group dinner location, we are thrilled they agreed this will be the spot. We can’t wait to introduce our group to this special restaurant. Thank you, Pasteur!
   

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   Renu VIP

   New York City6 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on February 22, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great fresh, delicious food. Nice refreshed ambiance. Can't beat. Am coming back. Desserts were awesome too.
   

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   Barbara

   Houston1 review

   5.0

   Dined on February 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love this restaurant, my favorite. I always feel like I’ve been transported to somewhere exotic & romantic whether inside in the winter or out back when the weather warms. Their crepe appetizer is my favorite though I love the curries too.
   

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   Andi

   Chicago2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Food was very good and the service was friendly, but the restaurant was very cold. It got better as it filled up a bit—bring a sweater, especially if you are sitting by the window.
   

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   Patrick VIP

   Chicago2 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   Not enough staff for Valentines night or any night at full capacity. People walked out. Shame. Everything else was fairly good/great.
   

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   John

   San Antonio3 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 4

   In a word. " Disappointing". First time here and we are Vietnamese conniseurs, having eaten at Vietnamese restaurants all over Chicago and coast to coast. Ambience of restaurant definitely gives hints to the French influence in Vietnam, however that is where positives end. Started off with spring rolls with beef. Never had it that way before. Always had it with shrimp or tofu. Came out in four pieces. As soon as you bit into the roll, it fell apart. Flavor was average. The fish sauce was spicy. Way more than normal. For entrees I had shrimp in lobster sauce. It was just average. My wife had the duck curry. We specifically asked for it to not be spicy. It came out over the top spicy. So much so, my wife called the waiter over to see what could be done to fix the situation . Being it took an hour for the main course to come out, we asked for some rice noodles to come to balance out the spice. Those noodles never came and when asked was told that the kitchen was busy and didn't have time to get it out. We were given a small 20% discount on her plate only. Unfortunately we won't be back. It is not Vietnamese nor does it have French influence outside of the decor. We will stick to Argyle for authentic Vietnamese food
   

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   Scott

   Chicago6 reviews

   2.0

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 3

   25 min for menu; 50 min for drink order; never asked if wanted anything else after order; could not get anyone to bring bill at end; put down cash and left; incredibly poor experience that was quite disrespectful to customers; experience was obviously being repeated throughout the restaurant with all customers
   

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    T. Christopher

    St. Louis1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5

    Pasteur was an exceptional dining experience. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. The menu was loaded with a wide variety of dishes. The pho is a standout, while the dumplings were stuffed to perfection and full flavor. Highly recommended for fans of Vietnamese cuisine.
    

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