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Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Cyrano's Farm Kitchen, owned & operated by acclaimed chef Didier Durand, features a fresh, rustic menu from his childhood days in southwestern France. The food is French Farm Cuisine and will remind you of a simpler, healthier, tastier time. The atmosphere is warm and country and features 125-year-old barn wood. Cyrano's Farm Kitchen is located in the heart of River North.
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66 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 66 reviews
5 stars
(20)
4 stars
(26)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(7)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(31)
- neighborhood gem(30)
- romantic(22)
- special occasion(18)
- notable wine list(12)
- good for groups(9)
Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen Reviews List
Review 1 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I loved Cyrano's - we started with the baguette, mussels and the french onion soup. Fortunately we waited to order our entree because we were already full. We did end up splitting the ratatouille which was delicious as well. Next time, we will skip the appetisers and go straight for the entrees - there were so many I wanted to try!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion
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Review 2 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was ok but nothing wonderful. I ordered from the specials menu. Mushroom soup was quite good; lamb shank was rather skimpy and quite ordinary. Bread pudding dessert was just ok too. Service was too slow, but waiter was dealing with both upstairs and downstairs and was kept probably too busy. Prices were pretty reasonable, but one could get better food for the same price, I'm sure."
Dined on 5/18/2013
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Review 3 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, beautifully prepared
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Excellent fois grois and mussels to start.
Main courses were stellar. best grilled salmon in the city.
Crepes outstanding; other desserts ok
Main courses were stellar. best grilled salmon in the city.
Crepes outstanding; other desserts ok
Lovely, relaxed service.
Charming evening"
Charming evening"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Excellent food, very poor service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband and I absolutely loved the food at this restaurant. Everything we had was cooked perfectly and delicious. However the service was extremely disappointing. After we received our entrees we never saw our waiter again. My husband had to leave the table after waiting for 30 minutes to have our plates cleared to inform another server that we had been waiting. We had wanted to enjoy a cheese course and coffee, however after waiting so long we just wanted the check. The only time we ever saw our waiter again was when he dropped off the check and walked away. No apologies, acknowledgement of our wait, or even a "thank you" for our business. Great food, very lackluster experience."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My husband and I had an after work weeknight dinner and absolutely loved our night out thanks to Cyranos Farm kitchen."
Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, romantic, late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 6 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Lake Superior Whitefish
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The Lake Superior Whitefish melts in your mouth and the Farm Kitchen Beef Burger with Brie/Gorgonzola suace was fabulous!"
Dined on 04/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
amazing french food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"all the food was amazing. Order the bagguette, it is amazing. would be nice if it came with dinner instead of $3, but it is well worth it and all the other food we ordered was amazing!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Not as good as the 1st time
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I've been here before and thought the service and food was very good but for some reason this time was completely different. We waited for ages to be seated with a reservation and no one really seemed to know what was going on. The bar tender was rude and the food was good but not good enough to make up for the service. I'd read reviews before going here the first time and it looked like they'd really improved so hopefully this was a slip for them. However, I do not plan to dine here again."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2009
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Review 9 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
We had a late lunch, and received
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had a late lunch, and received very good service. It's a charming country French theme, but I thought the food was unexciting."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2001
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Review 10 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
My favorite thing about Cyrano's
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My favorite thing about Cyrano's is the Barrel Room - intimate environment, live music, French decor (the tables made of wine cartons). However, on the diasappointing side were the portion sizes and service. Although our server was very helpful and friendly, he was rarely around, I think we were the last to get our food among the 5 other tables. The appetizer portion size left much to be desired - literally 2 bites worth of seared foie gras and pate for $27. In fact, my favorite food item was the baguette and amazing butter."
Dined on 03/30/2013
2007
Special Features: romantic, special occasion
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Review 11 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Solid French food. Reasonably
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Solid French food. Reasonably priced. Wines are underpriced."
Dined on 03/20/2013
2001
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cyrano's was good, not great
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cyrano's was good, not great nor awful but good. Some fun items on the menu and overall flavorful. Two complaints. Our waiter while very attentive and clearly a good waiter was new and had not been trained on the menu or wine list. He will be a good waiter but his manager/owner should have prepped and trained him much more on the restaurant for what we are spending. Secondly the whole 'farm' feel only comes across in the decor or if you speak to the owner. There is no description of where all the items on the menu come from or why this is a farm to table restaurant. Cyrano comes around to ensure you are enjoying your time and the food which is nice and I always see as a good sign. Glad we went but I doubt we will go again."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2003
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Review 13 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service was slow for the amount
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Service was slow for the amount of people there. The fish, wine and desert were great. The rabbit was TERRIBLE!!!! Completely over-cooked and tasteless."
Dined on 03/09/2013
2011
Special Features: notable wine list
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Review 14 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
I don't like writing a negative
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I don't like writing a negative review but we were all so disappointed I feel I must. My husband and I had eaten here over the years when it was a Bistro. But the kitchen (and decor) have changed to a French farmhouse concept.
The original starters are still varied and delicious. But the "farmhouse" concept of the main courses were very disappointing. We brought friends who had not been to this restaurant and this was our first visit since the concept changed. Our guests main courses were less than mediocre. My husband and I had 2 entrees from the French homecooking-style specials which were also very disappointing.
Saturday night, there were many empty tables. Sadly, we won't return."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2006
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Review 15 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Two couples, Saturday night.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Two couples, Saturday night. We sat in the downstairs cabaret, which features a very talented piano player/singer, performing the American Songbook. Very enjoyable. Food was terrific. We shared mussels as appetizers. Large, flavorful. The baguettes are served with a cheesy butter. Each entree was great. Lamb shank, Pekin duck (1/2 duck). Will definitely return."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 16 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Cyrano's as consistently served
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Cyrano's as consistently served up delicious French comfort food."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2003
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Review 17 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First rate, service quiet
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"First rate, service quiet and perfect. Menu classic French Farm food, interesting specials."
Dined on 02/27/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Cyrano's has slipped a few
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Cyrano's has slipped a few notches since the last time we were there. The food was good, but the menu was limited - and not the same menu that's shown on their website. Service was slow - we had to ask for bread - although there was only one other table with customers. Probably won't go back since there are other better French restaurants in town."
Dined on 02/18/2013
2006
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Review 19 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great food, but ambiance needs
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Great food, but ambiance needs a renovation."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2010
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 20 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great food, fantastic environment,
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great food, fantastic environment, service was friendly and nice. Our only complaint was the pace of the meal, the restaurant was not busy (open tables available) but we were rushed through our meal, so much so that our entrees were brought to the table before we had finished our soups, salads, apps.
Other than that amazing! I would rave if not for that one thing!"
Dined on 02/15/2013
2013
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Review 21 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We went to Cyrano's for the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We went to Cyrano's for the first time on Valentine's Day. Granted, Valentine's dinner at a French restaurant is setting yourself up for either a great disappointment or a fabulous evening. Happy to say ours was the latter. Although very busy, our reserved table was ready in moments. We sat in the lower dining room, which almost felt like being in a wine cellar. They had a lovely man playing the piano. We ordered escargot, which was good, lobster bisque which was also good and French onion soup which was unbelievably fantastic. I am not often a fan of French onion soup, usually it is a bowl of way too salty beef broth with a floating mass of sticky cheese. This soup has made me a fan. My only complaint was it took 1/2 an hour to get wine..."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 22 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The special Valentin.s menu
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The special Valentin.s menu was terrific."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, special occasion
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Review 23 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Love the new decor with the
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Love the new decor with the old wood beams! Didier, the chef-owner is always so welcoming and his cassoulet always a knockout! Loved the mussels and the fois gras too! Don't miss the Madiran wine!"
Dined on 02/12/2013
2003
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 24 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We really enjoyed the food
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We really enjoyed the food - the duck and salmon were outstanding. There were issues with the service - but nothing that would keep us from coming back. For us, we loved not being rushed out the door, but having a leisurely dinner for 3 hours."
Dined on 02/09/2013
2011
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Review 25 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Magnifique
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"We enjoyed a fabulous dinner on Saturday night. Our waiter made our evening. Thank you, Daniel! We had a later seating and he made it apparent from the start that our table was not going to turn again, and that he was absolutely in no rush. And, neither were we! We can't recall the last time we spent 3 hours over a meal since our last trip to Europe. Service aside, the food was very well prepared and seasoned. The chef--who made a visit to each table in the dining room--is obviously not a smoker and therefore, not one of his dishes was overly salted or seasoned, but instead allowed the flavors of the excellent quality dishes to shine. Rabbit rillette was a favorite starter, and the duck confit was sublime. We will definitely be back"
Dined on 02/02/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic
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Review 26 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
My husband & I went here for
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My husband & I went here for my birthday weekend. Ordered the french onion soup, it was very non flavorful. We ordered bread, the bread came and our bread plates went a way, along with our knives. My duck had very little flavor. My husbands steak was prepaired med-rare which is the way he had ordered it. The waiter was very nice and brought a birthday desert, I did notice the wait staff does need some training."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2006
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Review 27 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Quality French bistro fare
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Quality French bistro fare and a cozy ambiance in a neighborhood that is hard to find this atmosphere. We will definitely be back! Don't go home without the chef's homemade chocolate truffles!"
Dined on 01/26/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 28 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Formerly a bistro, still a
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Formerly a bistro, still a bistro. Not the best in town, but good and pleasant food and atmosphere."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2008
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 29 for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Food was okay, though to be
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was okay, though to be fair, by the time we arrived for dinner we weren't really that hungry so didn't fully take advantage of the menu. Seating in the booths lining the wall was extremely uncomfortable. Dress code described as business casual; I would suggest extremely casual would be more accurate. Overall experience was so-so. Only bright spot was our server, Daniel; knowlegable and extremely engaging without being intrusive."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2010
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Cyrano’s Farm Kitchen
Based on the average of (37) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate