50 Best Greek Restaurants near Evanston

“It has the absolute best food! In the 30+ years we’ve been going for dinner, we’ve never had a bad meal! The Athenian chicken and kabobs are outstanding, along with the Greek fries. Maria, the owner is wonderful! And very accommodating! Definitely need to go here more often! A family favorite for sure!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“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.“

“One of the best local restaurants 🔥🔥“

“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.“

“Had lunch there today and I have to say this is the first time I was disappointed with the service. The food was excellent but that's it. Asked for 2nd drink and never got it. Water was never refilled until we were through eating. When first ordering our wine we had problems. I will continue to eat here and hopefully this is a one time occurrence.“

“Great place to eat and excellent service .“

“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.“

“Walker Bro's was closed so on a whim, I changed the cuisine to Greek and was recommended Taverna Naxos; a hop, skip and a jump away. Walked in blind to any expectations and immediately was stunned by the ambiance, esthetics and cleanliness of the restaurant! I was the only patron and confused if they were even open. Michael, assured me that they were and gave me carte blanche on seating. The chef personally handed me a plate of bread and hummus and the flavor profile knocked my world off balance! When the Tzatziki & Kedfeh (Greek meatballs) arrived, my world stopped spinning in orbit. Each ingredient tasted as if it was hand selected earlier in the day!

The bathrooms were immaculate. The menu & specials looked as if they had just been taken out for their maiden voyage! This has got to be a date night hot spot, if it's not, do it!

I'm curious if they bring the ruckus under pressure of a full house but by look of it, they mean serious Greek business! Thank you, Michael, Head Chef & Taverna Naxos staff for altering my mood with the experience!“

“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!“

“Best place in town. Would love to visit it again ❤️“

“Phenomenal meal! Panos was our server and he made us feel as if we were family members visiting his home. Food was seasoned perfectly with selections to make everyone happy. A great value for a tremendous meal and experience. Make your reservation now!“

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

“Fabulous food , great service“

“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.“

“Great place to eat and excellent service .“

“Very good for quick quality service. The portions are extremely abundant, you definitely won’t be hungry. I like how they specify on their menu which type of oil that is used. The gyros meat tends to be a bit too salty, but this is probably how it just is.“

“This was the best Greek food I’ve had in a while! I definitely recommend and will come back again!“

“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!!!!!“

“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“

“BEST GREEK SALADS ! I always order from here and I’m never disappointed! I’ve never had a better Greek salad than Mr. Zee’s. Their Greek salad dressing ….. I mean I wish I had a gallon of it at home so I can put it on everything. I think they should start selling it or maybe give me the recipe ?? Either way I’d be happy 😊 The spanakopita spinach pie and also amazing. I miss their rice pudding. I don’t think they make it anymore but regardless Mr Zees is amazing !!!! Thank you for your delicious food 😁“

“My experience with machines, pizza and Guerrero and Elston a superb job.
It's the. It's the best.
Restaurant I was ever introduced.
Take me to all the restaurants that I have a wethey got a goodhospitality very good. Very superb job“

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

“I can’t say enough good stuff about this place. My bf& I enjoyed some delicious bacon cheeseburgers last night. It was phenomenal. Fries were a little dry…. But not bad. Other than that, each time I have gone the staff is super friendly and the daily specials are great. It’s good to see a place that still has affordable burgers, pizza and hot dogs! Go check them out!“

“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….“

“Grilled cheese with gyro meat was amazing!! There were 11 of us in our group! Service was super friendly and extremely fast! We will be back on our next trip!“

“Great food excellent service“

“The chicken kabob dinner is a must-try when really hungry, and the grilled chicken pita is a go-to for a quick meal!“

“We love backyard grill as an option for our teachers when ordering lunch. Food is delicious, portions are perfect and with the extensive menu everyone can find something that they love. Thank you!“

“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..“

“Great food. Very friendly staff“

“My mother loves their Cajun salmon. Great soup and sandwiches“

“Great Food and the owners are Fantastic and friendly. Love the place.“

“It is definitely a great place to have great food. I definitely will go back again.“

“está chingón el pollo.y el arroz .“

“Just went today! Staff was helpful with parking issue because the lot is small so theyll show u somewhere else u can park ♡ Also pizza puffs , italian beef and Chicken panini was delicious! i wish i knew the front cashiers name because he was super helpful i give this place a 5/5 eating forsure ! definatly try if your in the chicago area!“

“Lovely place, looks like Santorini. Food was delicious. Chef Ruben was very nice, came out and talked to us. Very nice evening.“

“Usually a menu with everything on it is a sign a restaurant doesn't do anything well. However, BYG is an exception to that rule. They have something for everyone on their menu - from Greek gyros and Italian pastas to Buffalo wings and burgers - and all of it (which I have tried) is delicious! Great spot for a family dinner night when everyone is feeling something different.“

“This restaurant is amazing and the food and service is great, I highly recommend it for a family gathering and even a date night. The staff is friendly and courteous, the drinks are excellent and the food is yummy. My wife and I went for a thankgiving dinner this past Thursday and everything was delicious. They offer a buffet style everything you can eat or individual plates. Wr had the individual plate and loved it.“

“Every time that I have come here (and its been quite a few) - food is cooked perfectly, staff is kind, and I feel comfable enough to sit and eat - instead of taking it to go.

Best gyros in the neighborhood - in my book 🌻“

“Great place and food. Number one hot dogs in Chicago❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Great service and great food.“

“the food here is simply amazing. I had a jumbo dog and onion rings and I swear that I have never eaten better. I'm definitely coming back to this place. if you're in the area I strongly suggest you try them out.“

“Good food I love this restaurant“

“This establishment offers a spacious environment for dining and provides ample parking.
During our initial visit, I found the food to be quite enjoyable, and my wife particularly relished the pork kabobs and grilled chicken.
The staff was very helpful in accurately describing our order.
I would recommend this place, as the pricing is quite reasonable.“

“Awesome food, great atmosphere“