The Best Greek Restaurants in Chicago

There is no shortage of fun to be had in The Windy City. It's a cosmopolitan place with a small-town feel - where else can you enjoy a day at the beach, a hike on the 606 urban hiking trail, live comedy and world-class art, all without breaking your budget? The city is also known for its culinary treasures. It gets a lot of hype for hot dogs, deep dish pizza and Italian beef sandwiches, but Chicago also has plenty of amazing Greek food spots if you know where to go. We've asked the savviest foodies in the nation where they are going these days, and we put together this list of the best Greek restaurants in Chicago. Grab a table and enjoy!

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3 Restaurants

Updated January 28, 2021

Restaurants:	Taxim, Athena Restaurant, Chrissoulas…
Price Range:	$$ - $$
Cuisines:	Greek…
Neighborhoods:	Bucktown / Wicker Park, Greektown, Mundelein / Vernon Hills / Libertyville…

Taxim

$$$$

Greek

Bucktown / Wicker Park

4.7

995 reviews

Taxim, located in Chicago’s Wicker Park neighborhood, is a sophisticated Greek restaurant that focuses on regionally-inspired dishes paired with an all-Greek wine list. Diners enter into a stunning dining room with soaring high ceilings, marble floors and Byzantine-style lamps and artwork. It’s a beautiful space to dine, as is the rooftop garden, and many locals think it’s one of the best Greek restaurants in Chicago. They specialize in small plates meant for sharing, making it a great place for both dates and group gatherings.

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Athena Restaurant

$$$$

Greek

Greektown

4.6

2374 reviews

AthenaRestaurant, located in Greektown just off I-90, is an excellent place to sample classic Greek cuisine in a modern setting. The interior feels like a modern oasis with clean, crisp design and beautiful Greek architecture. Dine inside or get a table on the sprawling patio with stellar views of the Chicago skyline. They aim for an old-world feel here and serve classic Athenian dishes, like the Brizola Hirini, a char-broiled center cut pork chop, or the Gemisto Kotopoulo, a boneless, skinless chicken breast stuffed with spinach and feta cheese, topped off with melted kaseri cheese.

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Chrissoulas

$$$$

Greek

Mundelein / Vernon Hills / Libertyville

4.6

811 reviews

Chrissoulas in Libertyville is a true chef-driven restaurant located in the heart of Libertyville’s downtown row, just north of Chicago. It’s worth the trip here to enjoy new and modern dishes inspired by Greek and Mediterranean flavors and ingredients. The kitchen makes everything in-house and the chefs are well-versed in whipping up authentic meals that taste like they are straight out of grandma’s kitchen. Try some of their classics, like the Sesame Crusted Feta, Gyro Sausage and Greek Salad.

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