Le Sud had been on my list for a while, so I decided to give it a whirl for a group dinner. We ended up having a private room to ourselves, which was an extra perk. The menu's basically what you'd expect of bistro fare, but everything we tried was very good, particularly the salads and the roasted chicken. They also had a nice wine list with a very good cava, and some fun seasonal cocktails. We brought in a cake so we skipped the dessert menu, but there were some good looking treats on that list. We had a really great server and I appreciated that she explained how many pieces came in each of the appetizers. For a group that can sometimes be an unpleasant surprise. read more

I had a phenomenal experience at Le Sud! Rachid was our server and provided exceptional service! I cannot wait to return! read more

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Incredible restaurant that I was so lucky to be able experience while I was visiting Chicago! The restaurant is super cute and chic, and there is a great patio for outdoor seating. We were seated on their second floor and had a great time catching up as we dined and drank. We ordered the frites, octopus salad, and breads for apps, and everything was phenomenal. The baguette was warm and beautifully textured, the octopus salad had the best flavors, and the frites couldn't be beat. I ordered a drink, I forgot what it was called, but the floral and herbal notes were top notch, and my entree: scallops, was the best thing ever honestly. While everything was absolutely delicious and unique, the service was one of the slowest I've ever experienced, from taking drink and food orders to getting our actual items late at night when it wasn't super busy, we weren't super impressed with that aspect. However, perhaps it was just an off night. If I lived in Chicago, i would definitely still go back for the food! read more

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen - Ocotpus - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amazing meal here in a beautiful outdoor setting. The octopus was perfectly seasoned and not at all rubbery. The highlight of my meal. I don't generally care for duck and I didn't here, but the scallop main course was delicious. I had two different cocktails , the Petty Fraise and the French 75and both were terrific and very refreshing. read more

Thoroughly superb restaurant in every way. Just go and enjoy and then go back as soon as possible. We were a table of three birthdays + 1. Brunch here is a beautifully delicious way to start the day. read more

Came with a few friends. This was one of the first few French restaurants I've tried in Chicago, but was probably some of the best service I've ever experienced. The staff are super friendly; our server made sure to explain every dish, its ingredients, and brought complimentary dessert (chocolate mouse, ice cream assortment, and shortbread not pictured). They bake baguette and make butter in house! Super decadent and amazing. And upon our server's recommendation, we ordered the octopus: super soft and a definite must-order. The duck was also amazing!! Overall an incredible dining experience, not too formal and more chill than most other French restaurants, with the flavors as complex and rich as any other. read more

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen - Octopus is a must-get. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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great for a group... in fact have only been (3 times), only with a larger group. we basically ordered everything and placed all in the middle of the table. in my opinion, the food tastes more promising than it reads on the menu! i mean sweet peas and meyer lemon? phenomenal i could've licked the plate! the fried artichoke hearts were delectable and don't forget to get a side (or 2) of the frites! i could pass on the polenta which seemed to have gotten less tastier each time i ordered it... obviously a great wine list...paired with great service read more

Omg it's my favorite restaurant and I'm a big foodie! Rachid was excellent and the food is to die for! Thank you for a great birthday experience. read more

Such a great spot! We were drawn in by their relatively large happy hour menu and the plentiful outdoor seating, and it did not disappoint! The food is delicious and it's such a delightful atmosphere. It's one of our favorite spots now! read more

We had a great evening at Le Sud. It was a bit too warm for the patio and we were pleasantly surprised at how charming it was inside. All of our food was delicious! We shared multiple small plates because there were not any entrees that appealed to the vegetarians in our party - and because all of the small plates sounded so good. I am so glad we did, because everything was so good! Some of the highlights were croquettes, warm ciabatta with 2 different compound butters and the burrata. We weren't in the mood for wine and decided to try the blackberry cocktail. It was so refreshing and I would definitely order again. Service was excellent - prompt, friendly but not overly intrusive. We will probably go back to try the happy hour next time. read more

Really cool ambiance, great feel for the neighborhood. The menu was pretty classic, and didn't really stray much from traditional French, so its a bit boring. The food was perfectly fine, but it was way overpriced for the portion size. Cocktails were a miss, had 3 different ones. Potential but misses the mark. Wouldn't come back for these prices. read more

First my apologies on the picture quality. It was dark there and unless I wanted to blind someone with a flash, this is what I have to provide. This place has gotten great reviews and we have cousins that live just blocks away. Never one to turn away a great independent French restaurant for dinner I made reservations. And it was a win! s down. Great food, great service & experience. It's a two level restaurant and we dined upstairs. We started with a charcuterie platter. Totally not my thing, but from my husband and two other diners with me. Rave reviews. 3 of us ordered the Duck Breast and was cooked perfectly medicinal rare. So absolutely delish as I haven't had duck in quite sometime and I loved the pairing with lentils. My husbands cousin ordered the bouillabaisse. With tremendous size prawns and other fish. He said was excellent and the side of sliced bread for dipping. Ah-May-Zing! Lastly we had the slice of carrot cake which I'm a fan of big time. But the wonder hands down was the house made vanilla ice cream with shortbread cookies. We did also have the chocolate mousse as well. So good, and not overly rich either. Lite and a great little chocolate fix at the end of the night. Give this quaint place a try. Make your reservations on Reserve App & call it a day! read more

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Wow, I saw this place opened and have been dying to visit ever since. I took my fiancé here for date night in celebration of my new job. We had a fantastic time from start to finish. The cheese plate was insanely delicious, and I loved the combination of sweet jam and honey paired with the cheese assortment. It was beautifully plated, and we were provided extra bread once the waitress noticed we were low. Outstanding service all around, and our glasses were never empty of water, which I so appreciate. We got the brussel sprouts as a second course and ate them in about five seconds. They are divine and come with this sauce that tastes a little bit like sweet potato curry soup...trust me, it is a delicious dish. I got the burger as my main and would definitely rate it above Au Cheval - it was incredible and perfectly cooked, topped with a fresh tomato. Did I mention the bun is the perfect combo of soft and crunchy?...My man on the other hand got the duck for his main course, and it was very flavorful and delicious. read more

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Lovely experience...will definitely go back. Staff (Chris) friendly, attentive, patient, and witty. Cocktails lovely. Ambiance charming. Food delicious. Wonderful cheese plate. Great steak frites. And yummy mussels. I have one negative comment and that's why I can't give a 5 star review....please don't serve that "escargot." It was "harr-ibull" as the New Yorkers say. At the very least when someone orders it, please make sure your server explains it's a deconstructed version wherein the snails are skewered, petrified, and devoid of any joy. Clearly nothing like a traditional ramekin of delicious garlic butter elixir with succulent jewels. Please tell every person who considers ordering it what it is. Better yet....just remove it from your menu. Bleh. I refused to even photograph it. To the establishment's credit, they removed it from our bill, not by request. read more

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen - Mussels in a lovely bouillabaisse. Even some surprise shrimp. So nice. Top left: Frites with aioli Top right: beautiful roasted carrots. - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Neighborhood French restaurants are always to be welcomed in Chicago, and Le Sud is a welcome addition to Chicago's roster. The menu is primarily French bistro classics, with a few variations to provide some culinary surprise and interest. Everything was executed quite well. For starters, the charcuterie plate is quite good. The duck liver mousse approaches Table Donkey Stick in quality, and the night we dined they added pickled scallops, which were simply superb. There was also pate. We paired that with the tuna tartare, which was quite creamy and fresh. For entrees we stuck to the bistro classics - I had the seared duck breast, rare, and Kelly had the steak frites. The duck was delicious, and Kelly loved her steak, which was cooked "French medium rare" - mostly rare - as it should be. She will definitely order that again, and I'm looking forward to returning to try the octopus, foie gras, rabbit leg, and roast quail. For dessert, I strongly recommend the chocolate mousse. The wine list is, as you'd expect, French forward, and reasonably priced. The Crozes-Hermitage is excellent and pairs well with the dishes. The owner poured us a complementary glass of a Central Coast Rhone Blend, and that too was excellent. They also have Banyuls, which is all too rare, and it was delicious with the mousse. Cocktails are executed well. I had a rye Manhattan rocks, which was perfectly fine, and Kelly had the Memoire, a gin and Campari spritz. Service was very friendly, and appropriately laissez faire. Our waiter remembered us from a prior restaurant gig from about five years back, as we are kind of a big deal. We look forward to many happy returns. read more

If Le Sud opened while I still lived in the neighborhood, I think we'd be fairly regular customers. It's a welcome replacement for Que Rico, which IMO was terrible at best. We dined upstairs with friends and started out with the charcuterie, cheese and bread. I only partook in the last two, but both were quite good. The cheese selections were quite tasty and the bread nice and crusty, complemented by the salty butter. We followed that up with the octopus and the croquettes; the octopus was excellent, but the croquettes were a bit of a miss to me. We also enjoyed around of cocktails with our starters. For entrees, I went with the scallops while my tablemates had the steak frites, trout and pork chop. I can't speak for the other dishes, but the scallops were excellent. Perfectly prepared, I enjoyed every bite. We split bottles of red and white with dinner. We opted for a liquid dessert as we were pretty full from our dinner. Overall, I enjoyed the wine and dessert wine choices offered. Service was excellent. Our server was attentive and informative and the rest of the staff nice too. We would definitely come back, especially when the patio opens up. read more

I want to thank you for helping us throw a lovely bridal brunch today. Sandy is amazing to work with and was so responsive and flexible throughout the planning process. We so appreciate you allowing us to use the middle of the restaurant and for having the BEST food and presentation! Everyone enjoyed everything and there was a large quantity and Sean was an attentive and wonderful server for the whole party! He even helped us hang some decor to give it a travel theme. Brandon, max and Sean and the whole staff was happy to accommodate anything we needed and went out of their way to make the party flow and feel special. A HUGE thank you for being the best destination for any special occasion or party! We will all be back and look forward to enjoying your delicious food and hospitality! Highly recommend having your next party at Le Sud! read more

The ambiance is amazing. The service was nice and polite. The biggest downfall was it was a 2 and a half hour meal for 3 courses and long breaks between each course. The bread was fresh and delicious. The croquettes were rich and decadent. The Salmon was the most disappointing lacking a mustard flavor. The carrots were undercooked for my liking. The smashed potatoes were delicious. For dessert I had the crème brûlée which was the highlight of the meal. I would like to try the restaurant again. read more

Came here last night with my daughter, mother, grandmother, and sister. We were all so excited to have some good Mediterranean food after a long day and were disappointed to see nothing Mediterranean on the menu at all. Service and ambiance was good. Food was fine but I still was really disappointed with the limited menu and non Mediterranean options. read more

Food and service were excellent. We sat on an adorable patio that's also pet friendly! Definitely recommend!! read more

Alright alright !! This restaurant just open on September 22nd, and I was there for the grand opening. A quiet one. So most of you were not aware of it. So first of all and before anything else, I am French and getting French food as my country is not very much possible in USA. It doesn't mean the French food is bad. It just mean it's not the same as home. That being said, here my review of Le Sud. I had a 4 courses diner. And the pictures are there. The restaurant looks great, the ambiance and the decor are great. I think a lot of effort were put on it. Great job for that. The team : for an opening, the service was very good. No comment on it. That prove to me that they worked a lot on it and the team is not a new one. The food : GREAT Yes, the food is great. I had the snails as an appetizer, and that was really good. The salad with them was fresh, and the dressing was lemony, zesty, refreshing. The bread was awesome The make bread locally. Which is rare. Like the butter ;-) And then I had the rabbit. Yes I know it's not something you eat often in the USA (which mean never). But it taste almost like chicken and that meal was my favorite. The rabbit was tender (which is difficult to do), the sauce was very tasty. And the olives were ABSOLUTELY DELICIOUS. Finally, some black olives who taste good, and not plain. The polenta at the bottom of the dish, fantastic too. The Bouillabaisse, a typical South of France dish. Very local. Considering that dish was made in the Midwest, it was delicious. I grew with this kind of meal, and I have to say that was great. Finally, I ask for the Gateau Basque. Not the same at the real basque one. But who knows what is ? no one. So at the end the cake was delicious, and the whipped cream on the top, little bit lemony was awesome. I had the chance to try also the chocolate mousse with orange. OMG !! you should try it. I had some champagne for the beginning and the pour is great for the price. Some Pouilly-Vinzelles (Burgundy chardonnay), some sweet wine and a Madeira. Great wines selection, even if I wanted to have more wines from the South of France. Well we are in the USA, and I am picky. So that alright !!! Terry did a terrific job. Noel, the lead bartender, did also an awesome job. The cocktails list is simple but tasty (I had one), and the spirit selection is beautiful. Not very much on the mainstream, which is awesome to me. So if you would like to have a little excursion into the South of France food, go there, you won't be disappointed. If so, it's because you don't know French food and food in general. Yes I assume it !!! Thank you to all the team. You did a great job and I wish the best for the next 10 years. I will be back for sure !!!! read more

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Love this place - service was 10/10 and really good food. My favorite dish was the scallops and croquettes - also incredible cocktails. read more

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Food 5/5 Service 5/5 Price of Burger 5/5 Portions 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Finally, an excellent burger in the area! A burger made of quality meat, fresh bread, excellent cheese and it isn't trying to take advantage of one on the price like other local destinations do. The meat was salted nicely and cooked properly (w/proper char). The cheese (Ossau Iraty) was a good choice and it complimented the tomato very nicely. Also, the house-made bread held up to all the juices of the meat and the caramelized onions. It would be nice if the inner part of the bread was darkly toasted with a very light swipe of butter - this would really add to the already well executed burger. The burger also comes with Frites. These are cooked in a way that leaves one wondering how they achieved their unique crispiness. Very, very good! Burger choice = A+ Don't forget to ask for their In-house Hot Sauce - it's good stuff. The dessert was excellent, Chocolate Mousse w/ whipped crème fraîche. It seemed to have a touch of citrus in the cream. The portion appears a bit small but don't be mistaken the richness of it was suitable for two to share - unless you're craving a fufilling dessert than feel free to stuff up solo! The service. The service was excellent. Noel and Shannon were very kind, attentive, and generous! They were very welcoming and definitely what the food culture needs in Chicago. Good service definitely part of what brings guest back. The GM, Terry was also very kind and gave good suggestions while conversating. The decor is "country - at home style". It's not overly fancy but has a classy look to it. It's good for a nightly meal or for a special occasion. The bar area has a view towards the kitchen and is comfortable to eat a meal at. It has a wide top, which makes it spacious for eating purposes. It so far hits all the right marks. It's not clear if they allow wine to be brought in for a corkage fee but that would be a def plus for a neighborhood spot, if they did. A nice addition to the neighborhood!. Hope they are consistent and remain fair with the food at price and portion. So many places doing it wrong in the area and this isn't one of them. Definitely returnable - Excellent! read more

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The service here was attentive and considerate. I also like the vibes of the interior and outdoor seating. The only problem I have is with the portion sizes for meals -- you get about 4 or 5 scallops in the plate surrounded by herbs and tomatoes. Don't feel pressured to order anything fancy lol you'll wish that you'd ordered their $15 burger instead. You'd leave full then. read more

Debating between a 4 and a 5 because it's a bit pricey, but ultimately all dishes were delicious and portion sizes were just right. They serve traditional French food and execute the dishes very well. The restaurant is very charming and homey with excellent service. I know people hate paying for bread, but it is definitely worth it here. It comes out warm from the oven with creamy, fresh butter. We also ordered the bouillabaise. I wanted to drink all of the broth-- it was light and carried the taste of the seafood. I'm grateful for the toasted bread they served with the bouillabaise. The roasted duck breast was also equally tasty. It was cooked perfectly and paired well with flavorful lentils. Overall, come for great French food and great service. read more

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen - Bouillabaisse - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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First of all i NEVER write review unless I'm pissed off. Second, holy F this place is amazing! We are here one week in to Le Sud opening and are amazed by the flavors. We started with the charcuterie and the liver pate was TO DIE FOR!!! bread was hot and delicious- we then had the pork chop and the duck which were insane. With so many options in Chicago it's hard to Pick but give these guys a shot- will not disappoint. read more

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This review has been long overdue but, better late than never right? Overall Rating: 4 stars Decor/ Atmosphere: 5 stars Service: 4 stars Food: 3.75 stars Restaurant menu was well priced while everything tasted good nothing really stood out and wowed me. Both the cocktails and fries were to delicious for and the service was attentive even though they were crowded. Would definitely come back and try again sometime. read more

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Such a good Saturday date night spot on the North side. We started with the smoked ham and cheese croquettes and the braised Spanish octopus. The croquettes were so tasty and cheesy and came with a delicious aoli. The octopus came as a huge and meaty piece that was easily shareable by four people. For the main course I had the veal cheeks and they were SO TENDER. If I could lick the sauce of the plate without being judged, I would have. I stole a few bites of my boyfriends steak frites, and the steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the fries were amazingly crispy. 10/10 would recommend. They also took our contact information at the end for contact tracing efforts, which was very responsible and respectable. read more

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Loved everything we tried-food and cocktails. Happy hour is awesome. Cute place and great staff. read more

Le YUM! Really, really delicious food. When I first read the menu I was hoping for more of a selection, and I thought it lacked a little creativity. Then I tried the food. Oh My God. So Damn Good! Seriously. Fantastic! I wish they'd expand the outdoor seating because the new domes are always booked! Great place, pretty patio with lots of lights and heaters, very clean restrooms. read more

We came to dine here on a Thursday night to celebrate having family in town and had such a lovely experience. It was our first time to the restaurant so we didn't know what to expect but there was absolutely nothing about our experience that left us unsatisfied. I found out about this place in an article on Eater about new restaurants and then got the story from our waiter about how the people who used to work at Boarding House downtown and De Quay came straight over to Le Sud after their closing. Boarding House was one of our favorites so it makes total sense that the service was so phenomenal here. Chris was our server and he made it such a fun educational evening tasting wine and all the delicious wood fired entrees. We would absolutely go back and both floors of the restaurant have a nice atmosphere and I am sure the patio is also very nice when it's warm. This Roscoe village GEM is worth visiting. read more

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen - Carrots were incredible and we loved pairing them as an appetizer with the house cheese plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Amazing service and happy hour. Inventive menu that changes seasonally. Plenty of outdoor seating and covered patio in colder months. Lovely neighborhood spot! read more

I've been going to Le Sid since it opened, it's consistently a fabulous experience! The food is delicious, I love the duck confit and their fresh baguette is amazing. The decor is beautiful and so cozy, I try to go at least once a month. read more

Always a wonderful experience with thoughtful execution. This restaurant delivers on high value for your money. Beautiful decor, warm and friendly service, and excellent dishes. read more

This place is fantastic! I have only good things to say about our experience. I don't know which was better, the food, the attentive service or the nice outdoor space. The food was delicious, the polenta cake app... and the charred fish dish was absolutely mouth-watering. The fish was amazing and if possible, the vegetables - even more so. The chocolate torte - yum! Sesame seeds on chocolate? Yes! The service was perfect. We were well taken care of by Mark P, and other staff was friendly as well. The outdoor space is nice. It's on the sidewalk but it's on a side street, so it's quieter than most sidewalk dining. (This review is way overdue. Just ran across the receipt from June 18th, which I kept to remind me to write this.) read more

We had our anniversary dinner there tonight and it was truly delicious. We had been looking for a French restaurant in our area and were so delighted to discover Le Sud. From the rustic and romantic dining room to the attentive and informative service we felt very welcomed. Add to that the sublime food (we had the croquettes, manchego and kale salad * oh, to have that vinaigrette recipe! *, steak frites and salmon) and we were making our next visit plans! Special thanks to Mark for making our visit so special! C'est un tresor! read more

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen - Extra special creme brulee - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Friendly staff, indoor and outdoor seating, good wine and food. One of the best restaurants in Roscoe village,

Le Sud has great reviews and was recommended by a friend; however, I was less than impressed. For all the delicious meals I've had in Chicago, I would say this was not the best. The upstairs seating was cottage French and not as vibrant as downstairs. The happy hour French 75 was a good deal. The complimentary bread and oil/vinegar was tasteless. The octopus was good, but a week later, I had an even better octopus dish. This restaurant makes me worry that my trip to France will be a disappointment. read more

Le Sud could not have been more accommodating to our party the week before Thanksgiving. We showed up early thinking we could get in before the rush...apparently not so before a holiday! However, the staff diligently tried to accommodate us even without a reservation. We were about to order takeout when we were able to squeeze into the bar. The bar is super cute! And the staff is so friendly! We tried the house bread, the charcuterie, burger, croquettes and dessert. Everything was delicious and well made. The pate (I don't remember exactly what kind) was so flavorful! There were unique flavors in all of the dishes which I really appreciated. The atmosphere is warm and inviting and really cozy on a cold day. Whether at the bar or a table, you'll get great service, delicious, inventive food and a warm welcome. Service was friendly but not overwhelming and as I mentioned earlier, really accommodating when they didn't have to be. A welcome addition to the neighborhood! read more

Just had a fantastic "Life During COVID" meal here. The entire staff did a fantastic job of adhering to the current guidelines, including masks on everyone, and taking temperatures at the entrance. Service was excellent. Big shout out to Caroline for being a great server. She was totally on top of things, and very knowledgeable about the menu (especially the wine list). Though all of the food was excellent, I want to give a special mention to the Arctic Char. It was phenomenal. Can't recommend it enough. read more