Steak frites and a glass of red wine by candlelight on a marble bistro table

Wicker Park · Since 2015

Paris in the neighborhood.

Classic bistro cooking, a zinc bar, and a wine list that leans toward the Loire. Come for steak frites, stay for the tarte tatin.

Tuesday to Thursday · 5 pm to 10 pm

A little corner of Paris

Chef Hélène Marchand grew up above her grandmother's bistro in the 11th arrondissement. Maison Lune brings that room to Chicago: candlelit tables, simple French food done properly, and a warm welcome every night.

Everything from scratch

Stocks, breads, and pastries made in house daily.

Natural French wines

Over 80 bottles from small family estates.

Sunday brunch

Croque madame, crêpes, and bottomless café au lait.

La carte

A seasonal menu that changes with the market, built around a few dishes that never leave.

Pour commencer

  • French onion soup$14

    Beef broth, caramelized onions, gruyère crouton.

  • Escargots$16

    Garlic-parsley butter, grilled baguette.

  • Salade lyonnaise$15

    Frisée, lardons, poached egg, sherry vinaigrette.

Plats

  • Steak frites$34

    Hanger steak, maître d' butter, hand-cut fries.

  • Duck confit$32

    Crispy leg, lentils du Puy, cherry jus.

  • Moules marinières$27

    PEI mussels, white wine, shallots, frites.

“The best steak frites outside of Paris. I would know, I have tried them all.”
Caroline F.
“Our anniversary dinner here was perfect from the first glass to the last bite.”
James and Tia
“The tarte tatin alone is worth the trip.”
Chicago Food Diaries

Join us for dinner

Reservations recommended on weekends. Parties of 8+ please call.

Find us

1640 N Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL

(312) 555-0172

Hours

Tuesday to Thursday
5 pm to 10 pm
Friday & Saturday
5 pm to 11 pm
Sunday brunch
10 am to 2 pm

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