An intimate dining space, the restaurant embraces warmth and comfort, without relying on upscale stuffiness as a form of affectation. Diners seated against the wall have throw pillows resting against their back as a comforting touch to their dining experience. The walls are a warm off-white, with an eclectic display of paintings hung throughout the small, dining room. Gentlemen must wear jackets. Some women wore fashionable hats with jewelry that was both understated and refined reflecting the motif of the restaurant.
Conversation is hushed.
Food and wine are treasured. This is a restaurant for adults with an understanding of fine food and an appreciation for partaking in the exclusivity of an old-world order. Anyone familiar with French food in Chicago knows the name, Roland Liccioni. He and his wife pastry chef, Mary Beth, ran Le Francais for ten years. Having left Le Francais, their culinary mastery is on full display at Les Nomades.