Great food, amazing ambience and friendly service. Loved the "Crab Spag" and the Grilled Octopus Salad. Lava Cake for dessert was also delicious. The Christmas decorations were absolutely charming. What a great place to go in the coldest days of winter. read more

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

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Amazing happy hour. $6 cocktails and snacks. Great value for price and food is tasty. Nice staff and service is good.

We had a great time dining at Le Sud for our monthly girls brunch. it was everyone's first time and we all agreed it was great all around. Our server, Evangeline made it even more enjoyable with her friendly and phenomenal service! We will definitely be back for another meal soon. read more

Everything was amazing! The service and food were great and the decorations for the holidays make this a truly exceptional experience.

We had an amazing time at Le Sud! Food was excellent, ambiance charming, service terrific. We really appreciated the restaurant's flexibility in moving our group indoors after a long day moving into a new apartment in the heat. And the menus with "Congrats on the Move!" were the icing on the cake. We will be back read more

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

I haven't been here in a while, but I had a fantastic experience tonight. This is the Le Sud I know and love! My friend and I dined here on a Wednesday evening, and we were pleasantly surprised that it was Wine Wednesday: half off almost all bottles of wine. Woo hoo! In addition to a lovely Pinot Noir, we enjoyed the burrata appetizer, which truly was one of the best burratas I have ever had. I had the potato gnocchi with shrimp for my entree, which was delicious and quite filling. Our server was fabulous and the whole experience was delightful. Great value for what we had, too. I look forward to returning soon! read more

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Just visited here lastnight with two friends for Chicago Restaurant Week. We were greeted by our server and started with a round of tequila shots. Unsure what the brand was, but it was reposado tequila and went down very smooth. For my appetizer, I had the Santorini salad which was awesome. I'm a slow eater and made sure to savor every bite until it was done. I almost want to come back just for the salad! My first cocktails were the Le Sud martini and the Rosemary martini. The Le Sud put me in the mind of a cosmopolitan; not terrible. It was good and strong but I could've done without it. The Rosemary martini was earthy as expected and quite boozy. Next time I'll stick to the tequila shots or order my favorite cocktail from the bar instead of the menu. For my entrée I had the filet mignon for a $6 up charge which was butterflied and cooked to medium well perfection. Although a little bit salty, it was amazing. The texture was buttery and every bite was savory- everything you want in a steak. We sat and talked and enjoyed our dinner and cocktails. The atmosphere is sexy enough for a date yet cozy and cute enough for a night out with friends. We will definitely return! read more

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Outstanding service and hospitality! A must go to! Gaby and staff were incredibly professional and welcoming at n my first visit. Definitely coming back! read more

Always good food and Great service! Its our neighborhood go-to!! Love a brunch place that takes reservations!

Met up with a group of friends for brunch on a busy Sunday morning here after wanting to try this place for a while. The food was, for the most part, pretty good, ambiance was cute, and service was meh. A friend and I split the croque madame and smoked salmon bagel - both were good, but we both agreed the smoked salmon bagel was just okay compared to the croque madame. Another friend ordered the kale salad and said it was nothing but dry kale with barely any dressing. My husband had the banana crepes, which he said were enjoyable, but sadly the kitchen forgot his order so he got his food towards the end of the rest of us finishing our meals. I'd definitely return to try some other items, but maybe not on a busy Sunday morning. (And probably wouldn't get that salad or smoked salmon bagel.) read more

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen - Smoked salmon bagel - just ok - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Another highly mixed experience. Probably the worst so far. The good: oysters Rockefeller, bread, pasta dish. Friendly server. The bad included disorganized service with multiple attempts to deliver items we didn't order to our table, the cramped, unpleasant and buggy patio and the salad nicoise was disappointing. The by-the-glass wines were very average at best, albeit at high prices and $9 for a beer is outrageous. Also, the QR codes are tacky anywhere, but especially at this price point. Going to be a while before going back. read more

This is a cute cozy little French cafe. It was decorated adorably for Valentine's Day. They have a good happy hour deal with wine and bar bites. The food is good quality. This is a fun night out on. read more

The the food was amazing, the staff exceptional and the ambiance, beautiful. We were celebrating two birthdays, my daughter and her boyfriend and it was so nice they each got a personalized menu. We love Le Sud! read more

My wife and I have always loved La Sud! They have great food and happy hours and a nice patio! We've catered Christmas and Easter from them enjoyed evening dinners, and shared it with friends and family. But the other night we had to call and cancel a reservation last minute and I felt bad but it was one of those things. I called and the hostess asked if we could come later. I know how busy they get but she assured me she could fit me in. Like I said, we've always loved Le Sud but the kindness and service is always top notch and sometimes it's the little gestures that mean a lot! read more

Food was super. Salomon, our server, was amazing. He didn't hover - I hate that - but he anticipated our needs amazingly. It was a fabulous way to spend my daughter-in-law's 30th birthday. The entire experience was great. read more

This is a neighborhood restaurant that is very trendy. The service is always good, they have a great team. The ambiance is my favorite, they decorated amazing for Christmas, but their Valentine's, and rest of the year is very cozy. Food is pretty good!! They have special events where is a different menu, their usual menu is Mediterranean based. Totally recommended. read more

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This review is a thank you to the restaurant team. My son has several food allergies, including wheat. It is extremely difficult to go out to eat and find one option that's safe for him, let alone several. Since first coming to Le Sud with him a month ago, we've been back every weekend almost and plan to continue. The team is very knowledgeable about to accommodate. And for my celiacs or wheat allergy people, the fryer is gluten free and they make some of the best fries I've ever had! The food is all delicious, and even more delicious knowing how accommodating they are. We've had several appetizers and entrees and liked them all. My favorites are the burger (no bun) and scallops. The happy hour is a great deal for drinks, and again, fries are on there! They also have a rewards program! Overall I liked this place before we had my son, and I love it now knowing there is a restaurant making amazing allergy friendly food! Plus, vibes are super cute and they're always decorating for the holidays. And they are very kid friendly! read more

Amazing! Food and service! Happy Hour on a Saturday. Incredible! The dishes as you can see in the pictures were delicious and well prepared. Our server was: Ned A. He was most friendly and offered some recommended dishes. Excellent server! Large drink list and options. Ambiance was warm, calming and welcoming! Outdoor seating is also available. Street parking. read more

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Overall we did not have a very good dinner experience. The food was ok, overpriced for what it was, very long wait times, and lacking service. We waited 1.5 hours to get our main food, 45 min for our appetizers, all the while mostly being ignored by our waiter. The entire time the long wait was never acknowledged by our servers and we saw our server very rarely, so we couldn't even order more drinks as we waited. He took our two drinks off the bill at the very end without any prompting, which is appreciated, though what I would prefer is better service *during the experience* and at the very least an acknowledgement of the poor wait times. Instead we sat there waiting for food, not knowing how much longer it was going to be, contemplating ordering another glass of wine if the wait was going to be much longer, but also not seeing our waiter the whole time. Then the food was just ok. Prices are WAY too high for what it is. Croquettes are good, but nothing special about them to justify the price in my opinion. $18 grilled halloumi was very small, quite simple, and a little bland. It was recommended by our waiter. My lamb bolognese linguine dish was fine. It was flavorful, but the noodles were a little over cooked and completely not worth $26, even for the higher end dining experience this establishment is going for and comparing to similar establishments in the area. The mussels were the standout dish and I would recommend those. The ambiance is the best part, with a warm and inviting old European vibe going on. Maybe we'll be back to try some of the other items, but most likely not for a full sit down experience again. read more

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I took my sisters and our mother out to Le Sud for her birthday tonight and expectations didn't meet reality. The ambiance and wait staff were fantastic. The Tirokafteri small plate was great, as well as the mussels, however both steaks and the fish were undercooked and unfortunately disappointing. The lava cake had a completely solid ganache and the accompanying ice cream was freezer burned. I've heard only great things about this place and would potentially be willing to give it another try since I was so excited to take my mom and sisters, but was shocked in the product vs expectations. Hopefully it was due to a slow Tuesday night. read more

We pulled up to this restaurant for the first time and immediately felt a warm welcome from the hostess, which was lovely. We were promptly seated in the patio which we thought was well decorated with the cool toned color scheme and plethora of plants. The round bistro-sized tables are kind of small especially when two people both have a couple drinks and food on the table all at once. The restaurant itself has a very warm and cozy feel for the interior and exterior, but it's a little snug especially when it's busy. I found myself sliding past people to get to the bathroom and back, but I appreciate the staff letting me pass first making it easier to maneuver through the restaurant. For appetizers, we went with lamb meatballs which were excellent, and the escargot which was just okay (very small pieces and a little too much cheese and oil for my taste so I probably wouldn't get that again). Our main dishes were the filet mignon and duck. The duck was delicious, but the accompanying fondant potatoes (3 of them lol) were dry and unseasoned. If I could give an overall 4.5 stars, I would, as we loved our server for being super friendly and accommodating. However the wait time for getting our drinks and the check were a little long. It was busy though, so we were fine. Overall we definitely enjoyed our time and would come back. read more

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We made it back to try brunch and it did not disappoint! We made a last minute reservation and was accommodated promptly. The shakshuka is definitely something worth trying. There is a deep flavor of spice that is not too overpowering. It balances the eggs and toast. We also tried the burger, which was so juicy and had many layers of flavor. We will definitely be coming back for brunch to try other things! read more

This place made my anniversary so special! The service was so great and the manager was very attentive to each table. Would definitely recommend to anyone! read more

I came for restaurant week and while the food was delicious, the service was lacking. I really don't think I would ever come back. The tone was set when they sat my friend and I next to the door, in the outdoor patio. I did reserve the patio area but if I had known we'd spend the entire evening having our seats whacked by people entering and exiting the area, I would've left and gone elsewhere. When I asked to move, they said "we have a plan" and just left it at that. Service for the rest of the evening was disappointing. I felt like I was always waiting - waiting for the server to get our dinner order in, waiting for someone to clear the course, waiting for them to come back with our credit cards. Just waiting. Waiting for them to put my cocktail order in and then come back saying they're out of the sangria. That was disappointing - the first cocktail on the menu and they were out of it. Disappointing. Food was delicious. I'll give them that. The French onion soup was tasty, the ibérico pork was flavorful, the crème brûlée was just the right amount of sweet. But I can't see going back. read more

Sat through 1 hour of service and never got to put in my dinner order. They took our happy hour order and were so concerned with happy hour ending that they never bothered to ask for our actual dinner order. Had a flight to catch so by the time the food came out we had to go. Terrible awful service. read more

LOVE! This place is amazing. The croquettes were to DIE for - light and airy but so flavorful and delicious. I splurged for the steak frites and was not disappointed!!! The steak was delicious and it came with a significant amount of fries which we can always appreciate. My friend got the burger and loved it. The decor is fun and cozy, and it truly feels like you are in France. We were lucky enough to chat with the owner during our visit, and she is lovely. Really makes me want to continue to visit and support her. They are also opening a rooftop patio soon, so I can't wait to visit in the summer! read more

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen - Ham and cheese croquettes - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Went here for a 30th birthday get together and we are delighted with some awesome dishes... steak and frites, salmon, white fish, and the fabulous pastas. Overall, the night was complete by our excellent server Mark who is simply on his game. Would recommend all Chicagoans to dine here! read more

Good experience during our impromptu dinner. Had visited this restaurant again for a Yelp event where I was able to preview their appetizers. On this occasions we dined during Chicago Restaurant Week. They had a $42 menu which included 3 courses. There was an upcharge on certain items. We stayed away from the upcharge items. For drinks my husband got the fig old fashion and the french 75. For the 1st course we got Calamri and grilled Artichoke. 2nd course Shrimp Gnocchi and Seared Salmon. 3rd course Cheesecake and Pear Bread Pudding. All courses and food were delicious. Husband loved the fusion of flavor for the seared salmon. My Gnocchi was hearty and the sauce was "butta." I really enjoyed my pasta dish but would of liked my shrimp to be cooked harder (not sure how to explain) maybe grilled or scampi'd. By far the bread pudding was my favorite. I was hesitant to order but it did not disappoint. Anyway we enjoyed our 1st resturant week dinner. We didn't have any leftovers but left satisfied. The enclosed outdoor patio was heated and quaint. Our server was nice and drinks were good. read more

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We really enjoyed celebrating our anniversary at Le Sud! The ambiance was lovely, the food was deliciou, and the service was excellent. Our waiter made sure we had everything we wanted and also gave us some good suggestions with regards to selecting the entrees and wine pairing. The food was absolutely delicious! read more

Wonderful gem in Roscoe Village. The food is amazing, the staff is fantastic and so friendly. The restaurant is beautiful takes you to a trip somewhere in Europe. I have nothing negative to say about Le Sud. Make your next special event or just eating experience a must at Le Sud. read more

Heard great things about Le Sud, so we finally came to try. We got seated at the table next to the back door and food runners' area- it was a bit tight and with people walking back and forth. Despite this, our server was very attentive, and surprisingly, the food came out timely. The Spanish Octopus and Duck Confit were perfectly cooked and had great flavors. These were the highlights of the night. Everything else was good, too. A couple items we thought were just average were the Grilled Shrimp (lacked seasoning) and Herb Chicken (too dry). We didn't know they participated in Restaurant Week, but we lucked out! The $39 3-course dinner was a good deal. We were able to try a lot of different items! read more

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i came here on a sunday for brunch at 11 AM with a group of 7. we had originally reserved for a group of 6, but we called the night before and were able to change the reservation to 7. we sat in the outside area which was covered and had heaters. the heat was too hot at first but the service was proactive with checking in with us on the heat level and turning it down upon request. the restaurant was well decorated for valentine's day. i ordered the blackberry blitz mocktail and really liked it. for food, i ordered the crab florentine. the eggs were decent, but i felt like the real standout was the potatoes which were slightly crispy. after the drinks came, our food took forever to come out. we were at the restaurant for 2.5 hours total due to the long wait for food. i think they might've forgotten one of our orders as well since it didn't come out with the rest of the food. they also brought out something that we didn't order and included it on the final bill, but removed it once we asked. overall, my brunch experience was a little disappointing. my friend went for restaurant week and said the dinner experience was better, though. read more

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

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Good food. Poor value. Skip the happy hour. One shrimp skewer with three shrimp, no garnish. One blueberry-beet salad... We laughed at the size--for $17.00, we could count the berries on one hand. Good drinks--the only good value for happy hour. read more

Tried the NYE prix fixe menu and was slightly disappointed. Really cute ambiance and adorable Christmas decorations. Not a bad deal for $75 including a sparkling wine. The white asparagus soup was very watery and flavorless. I asked for my ribeye medium and it came out medium well with deep chars. My potatoes were definitely burnt. We asked for bread and got it when the mains came out. I'm surprised that there was complimentary olive oil in the table and had to ask for bread and was charged for it at the end. All in all, it's a cute spot and the bread pudding dessert was amazing. Might be a better spot for coffee and sweets rather than dinner. read more

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Probably one of the best meals I've had in Chicago in quite some time! I went with a group for restaurant week and was shocked at how great the portion sizes were. Beyond that, the food tasted amazing. The place is large with very cute decor and ambience. The service was also good and food came out pretty fast. Would definitely come again! read more

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Terrific food and great variety Our server Brandon was excellent. He even went under the table to help find a lost earring. Highly tolerant of how loud we were. read more

Le Sud is an adorable restaurant with a very homey feel. I loved the sparkle lights on the ceiling! We were greeted immediately and warmly by the host. Service was great all around and very attentive. I would definitely call this cuisine more French than Mediterranean but everything we ate was very good. We shared a bunch of appetizers including the mussels, artichokes, burrata and half loaf of bread. The server recommended the Duck Confit as my main and it was extremely crispy and flavorful, I would have enjoyed a different side dish as the salad was just a little 'ok' for me. My husband loved his filet mignon, especially the Demi-glaze that came with it. Overall Le Sud is a very charming restaurant with very good food and I would urge anyone to give it a try. read more

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Excited to experience French Mediterranean cuisine at Le Sud in the trendy Roscoe Village neighborhood of Chicago. Le Sud means The South. It just celebrated its third anniversary in September. The menu includes eight small and nine large plates. It features lighter, healthier French cooking. While waiting for my dining partners, I had a delicious Magnolia Street cocktail at the bar. The bartender told me her menu favorites, which were consistent with Bailey, our server, who was fabulous! My dining partners are regulars and suggested we start with the Smoked Ham & Cheese Croquettes, which were piping hot from the kitchen. From the large plate menu we ordered the Grilled Denver Steak Txuleton (Steak Frites) and the Grilled Sakura Pork Chop. Both were super flavorful, large portions. The French Herb Roasted Chicken is another signature, but is a massive bird. Too much for my appetite tonight. We finish with two decadent desserts: the classic Creme Brûlée and the Dip & Sip Donut Bread Pudding. I only wish we had such a great restaurant down the street from where we live. Bravo! read more

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This restaurant always delivers. Not cheap but quality rarely is. I often enjoy stopping there for happy hour sitting at the bar enjoying some oysters a glass of sparkling wine maybe a burger Yes a burger in a French spot.. yum read more

Overall: A pricey, but delicious, southern France experience. The good: Atomsphere is great, with plenty of outdoor and indoor seating. Well-varied menu with a lot of options to choose from, including drinks (which were also fantastic). The complimentary bread is delicious and tastes like it's from France, but we wish we had more of it for a larger table. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the octopus was delicious as well. Service was friendly and attentive. The not-so-good: The prices climb quickly, especially given that they are smaller dishes. Wish we had more of the complimentary bread for our larger table and the croqeuettes were unfortunately forgettable. Food: 8/10 Atmosphere: 9/10 Service: 8/10 read more

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