39 Best Greek Restaurants in Chicago

“What a welcomed addition to the neighborhood, small yet intimate. Fabulous food complete w/a fabulous, thoughtful staff - very attentive, always smiling!! My new go to place for authentic Greek food, aroma of fresh coffee, and exquisite orange pie. Not to be missed!!“

“I have gone to Andros Taverna for many years now where I am never disappointed and always impressed with the service, the quality of food and ingredients, the atmosphere and the passion in general. Chef Doug Psaltis is a true expert and artist performing at the highest levels. The gyros are the best, best gyros in Chicago by far, the seafood world class, the homemade bread and pita are incredible. The foods and meats are cooked over wood fire, wood fire grilled. We had our daughters baptism catered from here which was excellent assortment of Greek food - this is a Greek restaurant you will go to for many years to come.“

“Such a good meal for lunch today! Portion sizes were great, our waitress was wonderful, & the food was soooo yummy!! 😋 We will definitely be back!“

“One of the best local restaurants 🔥🔥“

“Beautiful ambiance, great staff and amazing vibe. Will definitely be back ! Kalo kalokeri #summervibes #esmephotographyil #avlionthepark“

“We were looking for a late night bite to eat while visiting Chicago and Serena’s was the spot! Service was friendly and food was delicious! Highly recommend. Will definitely be back for our next visit.“

“From the complimentary valet parking to the atmosphere, the service, and the food, everything at Greek Islands restaurant was exquisite 👌🏻. Our server Jackie was professional, polite, kind, and quite knowledgeable about the dishes on the menu as well as the chef's specials. We ordered the choriátiki (Greek village salad with imported delicious feta cheese), the fried calamari (which was tender and had a unique flavor profile in its breadcrumb coating), the grilled octopus as appetizers; and two different lamb shank dishes for the main course. Everything tasted homemade and delicious!“

“Great food and Kosta and Donnie were both wonderful ❤️“

“Amazing food - relaxed atmosphere“

“Went tonight shared the platter that has all the meat. Absolutely wonderful very fresh very tasty. They make chicken as good as pork belly! Fries perfectly fried. Lovely place. Highly recommend. Very reasonably priced.“

“The food, drinks, and the vibe were fantastic. Service was outstanding. Maria F made the perfect recommendations and had the right amount of attentiveness even though the restaurant was packed. When I asked about allergy ingredients, she brought the person who made the food out to provide additional comfort. Thanks for an amazing experience Maria!“

“Best place to eat in Bridgeport! Hands down. Wonderful staff and owner.“

“Wow1 This meat and grill business has the best kabobs! They also are generous to charities and very community spirited. Stop in. You will be happy you did!“

“This is an iconic Greektown bar and restaurant that has been serving the community and others for decades, along with their companion restaurant, Meli Cafe, the best breakfast/brunch/lunch spot around. Great food and drink and nothing beats a nice day when they open all the windows and let the fresh air in. Friendly staff and customers and wonderful owners. A true gem.“

“Fabulous food , great service“

“A good Chicago burger, chicken and Gyros joint with many options for the entire family.“

“I’ve been to Taverna twice with very different experiences. The first time I tried to get takeout but they don’t really do that so I sat on the porch with my dog, had a beer, and waited for my food while they packaged it up. They messed up in the best way possible and the chef thought the food was for a staff member so he gave me like 8 Pitas instead of traditionally 4. Lamb and pita was amazing and was a big fan.

Fast forward to last Friday, I went with 2 other people to sit down. Every Friday at 6-9 I believe it is, they have a wonderful artist who sings at the restaurant. Very nice vibe and was a good start to the dinner. Unfortunately the experience went downhill from there. After she was done, they played what sounded like Avicii hype music which just didn’t really fit the vibe. It felt like being at a nice restaurant listening to music that is played at a club. I ordered the meatball soup and while it was being prepared, we smelled something burning in the kitchen. Once my soup was delivered, it was clear that the bread that comes with the soup was what was burnt. We ordered the chicken, the mushroom pasta, the lamb sandwich, and 8 pitas. Our food was delivered but without the pitas and we waited about 10 minutes before our server came back over and asked if we needed anything else. We asked about the pitas and the server clearly didn’t submit it. Took about 10 minutes or so to get them to our table and was not ideal since the person who ordered the chicken was planning on making a wrap with them.

Overall, I do think this place has potential. The food is truly good. The music artist was phenomenal and the venue is nice. Being served burnt bread, service being slow / forgetting orders, and the music choice just made it hard for me to make it a priority amongst the other food restaurants in the area. I hope they’re able to make these small changes so they can have more success in the neighborhood moving forward.“

“Great experience! The food was hands down the best Greek food I've had in the city thus far. Small plates with incredible presentation. Server gave us cute cookies for our anniversary. Will absolutely be coming back to sit on the roof now that the weather is getting nicer.“

“Athena is a great mix of modern and authentic Greek! The waiter was super interactive and it was a cozy spot in a bitter cold night“

“I always have a great experience when ordering from here! I love the food, it's very tasty, the Gyro is one of my favorite, I wish I could eat it everyday! I truly appreciate the great customer service though, we don't see that much now a days and its refreshing talking and ordering from someone that is nice, and knows what they are doing! Thank you Little Greek Kitchen I will be ordering again soon! :)“

“I love Avli!! The locations I’ve been to, Winnetka and Avli Taverna, have a great philosophy, atmosphere and is intimate for couples, yet easily accommodates a family of 4 comfortably for a casual yet fine dining experience. The menu is thoughtful, including imported Greek oils, crafted unique Greek dishes masterly designed with every detail. Every desire the guest needs is addressed and executed. The plates are exquisite and the atmosphere is heavenly, magical! (No doubt, I imagine, and kudos to your VP and marketing genius Ian) I passed Avli on the Park New Year’s Eve and did take a video which I will gladly post/share! The energy and vibe permeated outside to the guests in line waiting to enter to celebrate the New Year with Ian Vlahakis and the friends and family of Avli! Laura Kennedy media market manager recruiter for Lincoln Park territory~chicagoland and north shore 847-477-6972 thank you so much God bless and happy new year! best to you in 2023, Laura Kennedy“

“It was a good portioned Gyro but the beef sandwich was disgusting to be honest“

“Absolutely outstanding place for sandwiches, coffee, and Italian/Greek/Mediterranean cuisine. Nothing fancy, but quite filling for lunch. A nice mix of students, locals, tourists, and university faculty or staff. Everything is low key delicious and vaguely retro without being Disneyfied. Not a diner per se, but a cousin of one. Fave place in Hyde Park!“

“your food is the best around please put the stuffed chicken special on your menu everyday best stuffed chicken ive ever had thank you“

“Very good clean safe food was hot and fresh. First time going , I’m going back soon“

“Always loved their Greek pastries, they are the best, started going to them 60 yrs ago with my mom and dad. We were always going to Hellas for our parties baptisms and weddings. All our holiday needs were easily available for us. Unfortunately, we moved out to Poplar Grove, Illinois near Belvedere and have missed them greatly. Always love them and it brings a tears to my eyes, that they are still around. God bless them. My parents knew the owners personally.“

“I just had the best gyro of my life at Gyro Guys! From the first bite, I knew I was in for something special. The gyro was completely full of meat and the meat was perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. This gyro was a real nuke it was juicy, tender, and packed with flavor. The pita was soft and fresh, and the tzatziki sauce was creamy and tangy, complementing the gyro perfectly. The staff was friendly and welcoming, making the experience even better. I had the pleasure of meeting the owner who is known as Chef Zuzu, he told me they recently opened up and seems like a great, honest, and hardworking business owner. If you’re looking for an amazing gyro, look no further. This place is fire!! AND THEY OFFERING BUY ONE GET ONE FREE SO I GOT 2 AMAZING GYROS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE!!!!!! I’ll definitely be coming back I work in the area and recommend this place to everyone!!!!!“

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“This place is truly a hidden gem. Absolutely delicious food, great portion sizes and incredibly affordable. Owners and workers are super kind and hospitable. Can’t recommend enough.“

“food good to eat fast under 5 min“

“Enjoyed our Gyros, Fries, and grilled chicken sandwich!! This place has old school charm and is clean!!! Ice cream is delish too!! Great prices!!“

“Greek Kitchen offers authentic Greek cuisine with a rich array of flavorful dishes. The menu features tasty options like souvlaki, lamb, and fresh salads, all prepared with quality ingredients. The welcoming atmosphere and friendly service make it a great spot for casual dining. Overall, a satisfying taste of Greece.“

“So I have been eating here for Years, and the food is fresh and well done, I normally get a pork souvlaki and saganaki and the Greek potatoes are amazing. The owners are dedicated and super nice and you can byob to the patio in the summer. To us it is a staple of 3 to 4 times a month, fresh food, very good seasonings and great tzatziki ,super fresh pita as well. It is better than more of the larger restaurants in Greektown and not greasy like many storefronts that do Gyros.“

“Great food. Very friendly staff“

“Amy was so sweet :) Good vibes here.“

“Stopped by tonight for the best Ribs in town. Excellent food Excellent prices. A must stop to eat….“

“The espresso drinks are the best in Evanston. My new favorite place to come and work remotely on a weekday morning.“

“Awesome Italian Beef!! So glad I tired it.“

“nice establishment nice food clean place..cash register lady Veronica very nice and polite...gyro sandwich was great only issue the pita bread needed to be on a grill just a lil longer it was fresh though...lots of meat on sandwich..“