Diners' Choice: Greek restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated 05 May 2025

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Nisi Greek Taverna

4.9

4.9 (577)

$31 to $50

Greek

Schererville, IN

About the restaurant

Modern Greek Cuisine. Opened up by Greek Master Chef Pandelis Vouros. Book today!

Top review

nicki

Dined 1 day ago

Very delicious and high-quality food, every time! Wonderful staff!

Avli Taverna - Lincoln Park

4.8

4.8 (124)

$31 to $50

Greek

Lincoln Park

About the restaurant

Avli Taverna, located on a quiet tree-lined street in Lincoln Park, offers contemporary and classic Greek small plates, mains, and desserts as well as approachable Greek wines and inventive cocktails.

Enjoy our inviting dining room, lively bar, and seasonal outdoor patio that’s dog-friendly for dinner, lunch, and brunch! We look forward to having you in to experience our core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Meraki (passion) and Kefi (joy).

For parties of 8 or fewer, book online with OpenTable.
For parties of 9 or greater, please call the restaurant directly at (773) 857-5577.

Top review

BarbaraVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Love Avli Taverna. The food & service are always outstanding.

Mousa Greek Taverna

4.8

4.8 (201)

$31 to $50

Greek

Joliet

About the restaurant

Greek Taverna with wine & cocktails served in a cozy, comfortable setting

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Adam

Dined on 26 Apr 2025

Good was excellent. Very reasonable price for what you get. Service was polite and attentive. Very good spot.

Basils Dining

4.7

4.7 (1969)

$31 to $50

Greek

Aurora

About the restaurant

One of the Top Ten Restaurants in Illinois is closer than you think here at Basils! We offer exceptional lamb, steaks, seafood, and incredible rotating Chef's features. With an ever changing selection of 12 of the best beers on tap, an extensive wine list, and seasonal specialty cocktails there is sure to be something for everyone on the menu. To enhance the food and drinks, Basils holds the highest standards for service and customer satisfaction. Welcome Home.

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Ann

Dined 1 day ago

Great service and friendly staff. Food was very good! Beautiful evening!

Taxim

4.7

4.7 (1109)

$30 and under

Greek

Bucktown / Wicker Park

About the restaurant

Taxim, which is located in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, features regionally-inspired Greek dishes paired with an all-Greek wine list. The stunning dining room is fitted with soaring 16-foot ceilings, travertine marble floors, dramatic Byzantine-style lamps and artwork, and the rooftop dining area lined with Greek flowering herbs.

The restaurant was chosen as one of of Chicago's Best New Restaurants in 2009/2010 by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine and the Chicago Reader. Additionally, Taxim's housemade yogurt with young favas and lamb confit was selected as one of the Best Bites of 2009 by the Chicago Reader, the house-cured sardines were mentioned in Time Out Chicago's 2009 "100 Best Things We Ate (and drank) This Year" feature, and the wood-grilled octopus was selected as 2010's "Best New Dish" by Chicago magazine. Additionally, chef-owner David Schneider appeared on the Food Network's "Iron Chef America" in April 2011 going head-to-head with Iron Chef Cat Cora.

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ATHENAVIP

Dined on 1 May 2025

Once again Taxim hits it out of the park! We traveled to Greece last week and decided to keep the food theme going with MORE Greek food! Amazing!

Molos Greek Taverna Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (282)

$30 and under

Greek

Wheaton

About the restaurant

Molos Greek Taverna we wanted to bring a taste of Greece to Wheaton. We offer authentic traditional Greek home cooking and a few modern twists. Wines, Beers, Greek spirits and coffee are all imported from Greece. We import our Extra virgin Olive oil from our families olive trees in Greece, come taste the difference. We invite you to come enjoy our quaint Mediterranean atmosphere with white tables and a white stone bar it will make you feel like you traveled to a tavern in Greece. In warmer months enjoy outdoor seating in our cozy courtyard with Ivy walls and beautiful flowers. Perfect for date nights, family dinners, or getting together with friends over a good meal and perfect drinks. We offer a full service Bar and Greek after dinner drinks, coffee and Greek desserts to complete your dining experience. We also offer Catering and Private Parties. We are honored to be voted as “Best Mediterranean Food in the Western Suburbs” from Best of the West 2024 edition.

Top review

Melody

Dined 1 day ago

This was my second time here and it was even better than my first. The grilled octopus was grilled perfectly so tender, the Horiatiki salad was so delicious, the gyro appetizer with the traditional meat was so tender and had such good flavor, the tzatziki so creamy and homemade pita. Will be returning very soon!!

Avli - River North

4.7

4.7 (129)

$31 to $50

Greek

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of bustling River North, Avli offers contemporary and classic Greek small plates, mains, and desserts as well as approachable Greek wines and inventive cocktails.

Enjoy our inviting bi-level dining room and expansive outdoor patio that’s dog-friendly for dinner, lunch, and brunch! We look forward to having you in to experience our core philosophies of Philoxenia (hospitality), Meraki (passion) and Kefi (joy).

For parties of 8 or fewer, book online with OpenTable.
For parties of 9-12, please call the restaurant directly at (312) 643-5656.
For parties greater than 12, book with Avli Events by contacting our team here: https://www.avli.us/tripleseat-form-avli or by calling our Events Team at (312) 526-3606.

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Howard

Dined 1 day ago

We had a nice brunch in the sun room, service was attentive and menu had choices for all of us. We will be back.

Thassos Authentic Greek Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (925)

$31 to $50

Greek

Clarendon Hills

About the restaurant

Experience the Finest Greek dining in Chicagoland at Thassos Authentic Greek Restaurant in Clarendon Hills: Where Elegance meets Traditional Greek Cuisine. Recognized for their originality, quality, and exceptional service for three consecutive years with OpenTable’s Diner’s Choice Award, Thassos has become the Top Chicago Restaurant Destination for those seeking an Authentic Greek Dining Experience, in a Fine Dining atmosphere. As the only restaurant in Chicago dedicated to Traditional Greek Cuisine with an upscale touch, Thassos blends sophisticated service with a menu rooted in Original Greek Recipes. From signature Traditional Greek dishes to expertly crafted cocktails, every detail is thoughtfully designed to create a memorable dining experience. Thassos is perfect for all occasions—from intimate dinners and romantic evenings to corporate gatherings and special celebrations. Visit our website to book your table or inquire about reservations for groups of 9 or more.

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lisa

Dined 7 days ago

Had a wonderful meal and great service. Everything was delicious and delivered in a fashionable time .

Lýra

4.7

4.7 (2142)

$30 and under

Greek

West Loop

About the restaurant

Lyra, Dineamic Hospitality'S Greek Concept, Sits At The Bustling Corner Of Peoria And Fulton. Rooted In The Mediterranean Ethos Of Wellness, The Restaurant Brings Fresh, Holistic Fare To Chicago Diners In An Earthy, Indoor-Meets-Outdoor Space. Located At 905 W. Fulton Market, Lyra Has An 8,000-Square-Foot Imprint And Can Seat 230 In A Variety Of Spaces At Full Capacity, Plus 60 More On A 1,500-Square-Foot Covered Outdoor Patio.

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AlexandreVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great food, very fast service and fantastic ambiance.

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Popular dish

Grilled Octopus

Popular dish

Maine Lobster Linguini

Popular dish

Slow Roasted Lamb Gyros

Andros Taverna

4.7

4.7 (260)

$30 and under

Greek

Logan Square

About the restaurant

Andros Taverna is a contemporary restaurant from Chef Doug Psaltis serving
sophisticated Greek food cooked from the soul. Inspired by the cosmopolitan taverns of
Greece, Andros Taverna is a story of culinary heritage, purity of flavors, and warm
hospitality in the heart of Logan Square!

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Peter

Dined 1 day ago

great spot for elevated Greek food. great spot for elevated Greek food.

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Experience

Daily Whole Fish and Seafood Specials

Experience

Half Price Wine for Lunch at Andros Taverna

Experience

Andros Taverna Happy Hour!

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