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Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen

Name: Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen
Address: 2301 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL, 60618, US
Price range: $$

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Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen is one of the best french restaurants in Chicago for brunch, especially if you want a strong option in Chicago.

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen in Roscoe Village is the product of a genuinely particular biography.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen in Roscoe Village is the product of a genuinely particular biography. Owner Sandy Chen's formative cooking education happened in Provence, and the restaurant's menu philosophy reflects exactly that origin — an allegiance to Southern France and the Basque coast, where premium olive oil, ocean-fresh seafood, and garlic are the building blocks of the table, not its garnish. What keeps Le Sud from reading as derivative French bistro is the subtle tension built into Chen's vision: her upbringing along China's southeastern coast, shaped by the same rhythms of local markets and passed-down seafood recipes, inflects what would otherwise be a straightforward Mediterranean pitch. Executive Chef Michael Woodhall, who ascended from line cook to sous chef to executive chef since opening in 2018, has expanded the menu while preserving that foundational philosophy. This is a mid-priced neighborhood restaurant serious enough about its lineage to mean it. The menu's range rewards attention. The Mussels Marinières and Steak au Poivre represent the kitchen's commitment to classical French preparation with house-made sauces — the kind of dishes where the technique is either there or it isn't, and the kitchen has built its reputation on delivering them properly. The Steelhead Red Trout, paired with pea purée, cucumber, and fennel slaw, is the menu's cleaner Mediterranean register: restrained, produce-driven, informed by the seasonal-market sensibility Chen encountered in the French countryside. The Honey-Glazed Duck Breast — served with ajo blanco, red grapes, Marcona almonds, saba, and arugula — is the most architecturally ambitious plate on the verified menu, a dish that spans French and Basque reference points simultaneously. Diners gravitating toward something less classical have noted the Crab Spag (Canadian red crab, garlic chili, fresh basil) as a signal that the kitchen isn't locked into orthodoxy. The practical calculus here: Le Sud operates a four-season sunroom and a summer patio that channel the al fresco café culture the menu aspires to — when weather and reservation timing align, the sunroom is the room regulars request. Saturday brunch service runs 10:30 am to 2:00 pm, an underused window given that the dinner-focused classics (the duck, the trout) don't appear on brunch menus, making it the lower-competition entry point to the room. If you're going for the full expression of the menu, book a Friday or Saturday dinner and ask for the sunroom.

James Whitfield, Restaurant Critic

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brunch and date night

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Moderate spend

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Chicago | 2301 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA

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Moderate spend

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8.1/10

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Chicago | 2301 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA

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Honey-Glazed Duck Breast

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Steak au Poivre

Mussels Marinières

Crab Spag

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Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Honey-Glazed Duck Breast and Steelhead Red Trout also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 801 Google reviews.

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9.2 from 801 Google reviews

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brunch and date night

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French in Chicago

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Moderate spend

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brunch cocktail fine dining wine bar date night

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Google rating: 9.2 from 801 reviews

Price point: $$

Popular dishes: Honey-Glazed Duck Breast, Steelhead Red Trout, Steak au Poivre

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Address: 2301 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA
Price: $$
TastyPals score: 8.1/10
Google rating: 9.2 (801 reviews)
Cuisine: French
Neighborhood: Chicago

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What cuisine does Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen serve?

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen is a French restaurant located in Chicago, Chicago. Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen in Roscoe Village is the product of a genuinely particular biography.

What is Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen best for?

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen is best for brunch, cocktail, fine dining, wine bar, date night. Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Honey-Glazed Duck Breast and Steelhead Red Trout also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 801 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen?

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen is in the Moderate spend price range ($$). Google rating: 9.2 from 801 reviews

What should I order at Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen?

Start with Honey-Glazed Duck Breast, Steelhead Red Trout, Steak au Poivre and Mussels Marinières. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen worth visiting?

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen holds a 9.2 Google rating from 801 reviews. Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Honey-Glazed Duck Breast and Steelhead Red Trout also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 801 Google reviews.

Where is Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen located?

Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen is located at 2301 W Roscoe St, Chicago, IL 60618, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

Is Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen good for a date night?

Yes — Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen is tagged for date night dining. Le Sud Mediterranean Kitchen is an easy yes when you want somewhere that feels considered rather than fussy. Honey-Glazed Duck Breast and Steelhead Red Trout also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.2 rating across 801 Google reviews.

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