La Pharmacie – French
This chic, apothecary-inspired haunt invites guests to linger over a vibrant tapestry of global flavors, where the warmth of shared plates creates an effortlessly social atmosphere. From the creamy indulgence of whipped feta topped with charred scallions to the bold fusion of masala-spiced meatballs and crisp tempura tacos, each dish is a carefully crafted tonic for the senses. The experience culminates in the sweet and savory harmony of fig and bacon flatbreads, making every visit feel like a restorative escape from the everyday.
5557 North Sheridan Road, 60640 https://lapharmaciechicago.com/Rating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday
- 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Thursday - Saturday
- 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests appreciate the reliable and consistent dining experience at La, where the menu offers approachable flavors that meet expectations for a casual evening out. Reviewers highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff, noting that the
Menu
Starters
- Whipped Feta with Charred Scallions - $9: Honey, Za’atar, EVOO, Toasted Pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Smoked Salmon Dip - $12: Dill, Capers, Crostini Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus - $10: Pita, Veg, Tapenade Available at: dinner, lunch
- Meatballs & Masala - $12: Tzatziki Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
Tacos
- Shrimp Tempura Taco - $5: Bang Bang Sauce, Pickled Red Cabbage & Onions Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpeas Taco - $5: Tzatziki, Pickled Red Cabbage & Onions Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
Flatbreads
- Mortadella & Pesto Flatbread - $14: Mozzarella, Chopped Pistachio, Mixed Greens & Balsamic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Cauliflower & Chickpea Masala Flatbread - $12: Tzatziki, Mixed Greens & Balsamic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fig & Bacon Flatbread - $15: Fig Jam, Applewood Bacon, Burrata, Balsamic, Mixed Greens Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Seasonal Dessert - $10: Ask your server about availability Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides & Extras
- Olives - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggies - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pita - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Toasted Bread - $1 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Bar Snack Mix - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Cocktails
- The Madison - $15: Tequila, Ginger Liqueur, Lavender Syrup, Lemon, Sparkling Rose Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- French Monk - $15: Citadelle Gin, Lillet Blanc, Dry Curacao, Genepy, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Oaxacan Penicillin - $15: Scotch, Mezcal, Ginger-Honey Syrup, Lemon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Aviation - $15: Gin, Luxardo Maraschino Liqueur, Lemon, Creme De Violet
- Sunshine & Smoke - $15: Mezcal, Grapefruit, Lime, Splash of Squirt Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- R&R - $15: Rittenhouse Rye 100, Amaro, Luxardo Cherry Syrup, Orange & Angostura bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mahogany Manhattan - $15: Old Grandad Bourbon 100, Dry Vermouth, Heering Cherry Liqueur, Cocoa bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- La Ultima - $15: Tequila, Genepy, Luxardo Maraschino Cherry Liqueur, Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Basic Buzz - $15: Tequila, Flor de Cana Spresso Coffee Liqueur, Licor 43, Braulio Amaro, Espresso Powder, Mole Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Wind of Change - $15: OLD Grand Dad, Pasubio Amaro, Creme De Cacao, Maple Syrup, Cocoa Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Fading Hour Sour - $15: Misguided Dark Rum, Lemon, Sweet Potato Syrup, Sicilian Cinnamon Liqueur, Red Wine Float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Distinguished Gentleman - $15: Rye, Campari, Espresso Liqueur, Benedictine, Chocolate Bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- San Marzano Smash - $15: Tomato Gin, Blood Orange Liqueur, Simple, Lemon, Cardamom Bitters, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Dovetail Pilsner Draft - $8: Lager 4.6% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Alarmist Pantsless Draft - $8: Pale Ale 6.0% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Dovetail Vienna Draft - $8: Vienna-Style Lager 5.0% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Heineken 0.0 - $5: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Athletic Brewing Free Wave - $5: Hazy 0.3% Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher - $4: Lightly Carbonated, Hoppy, Non Alcoholic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Sangri-Na Mocktail - $10: Cranberry, Orange, Ginger Beer, Fresh Berries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Pretty in Pink Mocktail - $10: Fresh Lemon Juice, Lavender Syrup, Raspberry-Hibiscus Tea, Soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
Wine
- Los Dos Brut Rose Cava (Glass) - $12: Region: DO Penedes, Spain. Grapes: Trepat, Monastrell, Garnacha Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Henry Varnay Blanc de Blancs Brut NV (Glass) - $12: Region: France. Grapes: Ugni Blanc Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Gianfranco Alessandria Barbera 2023 (Glass) - $12: Region: Monforte d'Alba, Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Heron Pinot Noir 2023 (Glass) - $13: Region: California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Friend & Farmer White 2024 (Glass) - $10: Region: Castilla La Mancha, Spain. Grapes: Verdejo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- L’INSTANT Sauvignon Blanc (Glass) - $12: Region: Loire Valley, France Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Chateau D'estoublon Rose Roseblood 2023 (Glass) - $14: Region: Provence, France Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Albet I Noya Petit Albet Brut Rose 2023 (Bottle) - $36: Region: Catalonia, Spain Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- NV Pertois-Moriset L' Assemblage (Bottle) - $70: Region: Champagne, France Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Lieu Dit Blanc de Mer 2024 (Bottle) - $49: Region: Santa Barbara, California Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Forlorn Hope Queen of the Sierra 2022 (Bottle) - $48: Region: California Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Domaine Daniel Dampt & Fils, Chablis 2023 (Bottle) - $55: Region: Burgundy, France Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- 2019 Domaine Rapet Savigny-Les-Beaune (Bottle) - $65: Region: Burgundy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Joey Tensley Fundamental Cabernet (Bottle) - $45: Region: Central Coast Cali Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Gianfranco Alessandria Nebbiolo 2023 (Bottle) - $39: Region: Langhe Nebbiolo DOC, Italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Chateau de Manissy Rose (Bottle) - $40: Region: Tavel, France Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Famille Sumeire Le Rosé de S. 2024 (Bottle) - $30: Region: Provence, France Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, High-Fiber, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about La Pharmacie
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Olives satisfy keto and gluten-free diets simultaneously, while hummus and pita both accommodate vegan, vegetarian, and dairy-free requirements.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact La Pharmacie by visiting their website at https://lapharmaciechicago.com/ for more information.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- La Pharmacie maintains an average rating of 3.0/5, offering guests a reliable and consistent casual French dining experience.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu features a diverse selection of global-inspired shared plates, tacos, and flatbreads, catering to over thirty different dietary preferences.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The menu supports vegan, vegetarian, keto, gluten-free, mediterranean, paleo, and high-protein diets, featuring dishes like olives, hummus, and meatballs.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- La Pharmacie offers a chic, apothecary-inspired social atmosphere with a friendly, welcoming staff and a casual, approachable dining environment.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This chic, apothecary-inspired French haunt features a unique social atmosphere with global fusion dishes like masala-spiced meatballs and tempura tacos.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The provided review summary does not list specific concerns, instead highlighting the friendly staff, approachable flavors, and consistent dining experience.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- La Pharmacie offers a casual dining experience with approachable flavors, a social atmosphere, and friendly staff at a moderate price.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- La Pharmacie is located in Chicago, as indicated by the restaurant's official website address.
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