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Taxim

4.6
4.6
1016 Reviews
$30 and under
Greek
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.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Greek

  • Hours of operation

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 5:30PM - 10:00PM Friday: 5:30PM - 11:00PM Saturday: 5:00PM - 11:00PM Sunday: 5:00PM - 9:00PM Sunday Brunch: 10:00AM - 2:00PM

  • Phone number

    (773) 252-1558

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Executive chef

    David Schneider

  • Catering

    Taxim offers many catering options for all types of events. Please contact us with questions.

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact us with questions.

  • Private party contact

    David Schneider: (773) 252-1558

  • Neighborhood

    Bucktown / Wicker Park

  • Cross street

    North Ave.

  • Parking details

    Valet on Fridays and Saturdays at the location of 2000 W North Ave is available for all visitors to the Wicker Park neighborhood on the northwest corner of the 6 corner intersection.

  • Public transit

    CTA bus: 56 Milwaukee, 70 Division, 72 North<br /><br> <br />Blue Line train: Damen or Division stop<br /><br><br />Cabs are also plentiful in the area.

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,016 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. GSOR

    Louisville

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Taxim never disappoints, it is always delicious. Truly one of Chicago's most best.
  2. AlexF

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was DELICIOUS and the service was good, very classy.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service were both 5 stars!!! Can’t wait to return and try the rooftop space during the summer months.
  4. MeLinda

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    The services is exceptional, particularly our waitress. She definitely earned her tip. Regarding the food, it was good...pricy, but good. We got there a bit late, and the kitchen was closing, so the food was a bit cold, but still very tasty.
  5. Heidi

    Chicago

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    Ambience was great. Our appetizers were good. The fish was tasteless.
  6. AlanP

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Wide variety of menu choices with good flavors. Best dishes were octopus, wild boar, and bean small plate. The prices for the quantities , though, seemed quite high. For example, the wild boar for $28 barely contained any wild boar. It was mostly pasta and yogurt. When here in 2019 we were very impressed. This time not so much.
  7. JenniferG

    Chicago

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on April 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We have been a few times - lovely service and great food!
  8. OpenTable Diner

    Tampa

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Overall good but noise level where we were sitting was very high.
  9. KevinH

    Denver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible, authentic Greek food in a wonderful environment.
  10. merlin

    San Francisco

    36 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience1
    Food and service were very good. They would need a large shoe horn to get another person into the restaurant. The noise level was uncomfortable. The space was attractive.
  11. sameeram

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Miranda was our waitress and she was fantastic in helping us figure out what to order. There were over 6 of us. It was my family from the burbs celebrating my birthday. We loved the lamb crumbled soup, the fish gyros, lamb shanks, the beef and lamb pastries. Every single thing we tried was so tasteful and portion sizes were decent as well.
  12. RogerM

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best modern greek restaurant in Chicago (have been to all of the others which were too pricey and not as interesting). Nice cozy environment and friendly helpful staff (Dina was great). We were 3 couples sharing and got to try something from every category on the menu. Everything was great including taramasalata, melitzanosalata, tomato salad, octopus, lamb shank, sea bass, and more. Was around $120 incl wine, Greek coffee and gratuity per couple. Will certainly be back as there is so much more to try there.
  13. KaylaG

    Chicago

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We visited with friends. We were very excited to join, the drinks were delicious, service was great and food was amazing!! Can’t wait to come back!
  14. Trevor

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious. Authentic. No frills. Quaint. This restaurant is a breath of fresh air that you can get fine dining quality food without leaving the laidback nature of Wicker Park.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Went on Valentine’s Day. Food was PHENOMENAL! The lamb was the best I’d ever had. Ambiance was great. Wish it wasn’t so bright though. Dimmer lights would have set the mood better. I’m definitely going back soon!
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Kind of upset at what we received for a meal costing >$250. The caliber of food I expect for that price point wasn’t here. The server was very apologetic about delays in service from the kitchen, that wasn’t as much an issue as the quality for the price point.
  17. CoryR

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Valentine's dinner with my family. They were very accommodating and the service was excellent. Terrific wine recommendation. Food was outstanding, which is a complement from me considering that I am not a fan of greek cuisine. We will definitely go back, especially for the roof dining area.
  18. EmiliM

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely amazing. I had the lamb shank and the meat was falling off the bone and the flavor was amazing!!! Our waiter was very attentive and helpful with our food selection. I will definitely be coming back.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    30 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    30 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience2
    Phenomenal food and Fantastic service! The waiter was such a pleasure. We were 5 people and we were seated right away. The food was absolutely amazing. We will be back!!!
  20. Bill

    Chicago

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My first visit to Taxim in a few years. Happy they survived the Pandemic and still have a creative Greek menu. This is not the place to go for flaming cheese! And for any vinophiles out there, best all Greek wine list you’ll find in the city. No Roditis or Retsina to be found here. It won’t take me as long to come back the next time.
  21. Momof4

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Food was outstanding. Upstairs ambience adorable and extra bonus love for the outdoor heaters. Best dish was the lamb shank. Meat melted off the bone. Kudos to the chef ! We Will definitely be back.
  22. GeoV

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My favorite Greek restaurant outside of Greece. I've been going there since they opened over 10yrs ago and it blows greek town restaurants, Athenian room, Avli, etc, out of the water. Both my parents moved here from Greece and are particular about Greek food and even they said it's even better than some of the food back in Greece. Literally everything on the menu is delicious. I could eat their prassopita every day.
  23. CaseyR

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 28, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Food was amazing, service was quick and friendly. We ate in the dining room which has a nice ambiance. All around, highly recommend!
  24. HannahC

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Went to grab dinner with a friend. I love Greek food, and the food was fantastic and well priced! Our waitress was great as well! I definitely plan to go back! This place would also be great to take a date to or to go out with friends!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good was incredible and James was an excellent part of the team there.
  26. VultureKing

    Nashville

    36 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious meal with a creative flair ! Laboni is an awesome server with a fun and sassy personality.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the most underrated restaurants in the city. Always so delicious!
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    33 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    33 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was delicious. Looking forward to returning!
  29. nsadovni

    New England

    29 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Great outdoor terrace. Apps were fantastic. Mains more of a mixed bag.
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 9, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Best Greek food in Chicago!! Not your traditional Greek diner fair, much more upscale and interesting!
  31. JacquelineWG

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Everything had amazing and vibrant flavor.
  32. GeorgetteP

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great space, and we loved the rooftop! Tried several shared plates but the bamies and the smyrnis flatbread in particular were amazing! The deboning of the sea bass took a little long imo so the others in our party had their food for a bit before ours came out...maybe a little more training on the fileting would be helpful :) Our waitress was fantastic. Friendly, attentive and very knowledgeable about both the food and the wines. Would definitely go back!
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Nashville

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing as always!
  34. KarenG

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 23, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food always terrific. Got a nice evening on the roof
  35. Marina

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 10, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience1
    So this restaurant has absolutely delicious food and the service is accommodating and kind, HOWEVER, the ambiance on the rooftop was SUCH a disappointed. Firstly, there was a rat scavenging around while we were eating, and second, there was plastic covering everywhere, where you felt like you were dining in a construction site. Lastly, the obligatory 22% tip is a bit aggressive, especially for parties under 4 people. I understand putting automatic tips on parties of 6 and over, but usually that tip is 18-20% and certainly NOT for two-tops. Besides that disappointment, the meal was delicious, and our server and service was great.
  36. Foody

    Toronto

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 3, 2022

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    I would not go back. Not impressed with portion size of appetizers, too small for price paid, not real sharables. Fish was not fresh, no flexibility on substitutions. In addition adding 22% for service charge to bill for 5 people is unacceptable. I understand Covid has had an effect on this industry but........
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Edinburgh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything we ate was amazing! Octopus is seriously out of this world !
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Raleigh

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This is one of our favorite spots in Wicker Park! The food is incredible and the wine selection is awesome. I take everyone who visits me here it is such a great spot.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 5, 2022

    overall2food5service1ambience2
    Slow service. Over charged us. Ultra expensive for no treason at all. Food is great but won’t go back.
  40. XfitChciago

    Chicago

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall2food4service2ambience1
    Note: Tip was included in the bill, but they conveniently didn’t mention it.

FAQs

Taxim offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 252-1558.

Taxim is rated 4.6 stars by 1016 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 22 times today
Google Map for Taxim

1558 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622

Additional information

  • Cross street

    North Ave.

  • Neighborhood

    Bucktown / Wicker Park

  • Hours of operation

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 5:30PM - 10:00PM Friday: 5:30PM - 11:00PM Saturday: 5:00PM - 11:00PM Sunday: 5:00PM - 9:00PM Sunday Brunch: 10:00AM - 2:00PM

  • Cuisines

    Greek

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Valet on Fridays and Saturdays at the location of 2000 W North Ave is available for all visitors to the Wicker Park neighborhood on the northwest corner of the 6 corner intersection.

  • Public transit

    CTA bus: 56 Milwaukee, 70 Division, 72 North Blue Line train: Damen or Division stopCabs are also plentiful in the area.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    David Schneider

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (773) 252-1558

  • Catering

    Taxim offers many catering options for all types of events. Please contact us with questions.

  • Private party facilities

    Please contact us with questions.

  • Private party contact

    David Schneider: (773) 252-1558

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