Taxim

Name: Taxim
Address: 1558 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL, United States, 60622
Telephone: (773) 252-1558
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6

1016 Reviews

$30 and under

Greek

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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 31, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(773) 252-1558

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
Website
http://www.taximchicago.com/
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

Location
1558 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60622
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 Blue Line train: Damen or Division stop 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

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Rokasaláta$7.00
baby arugula, cucumber, pita chips, vlahotýri metsóvou, sumaki vinaigrette
Pantzária me karydoskordaliá$8.00
roasted beets with greens, Thracian-style walnut skordaliá, feta
Tzatzíki$6.00
house-made Greek style yogurt, cucumber, fresh dill, olives, house-made pita
Taramasaláta me avgotáraho$9.00
house-cured mullet roe and sac, lemon, garlic, house-made pita
Revíthia Kas. Fróssos$6.00
pureed chickpeas, lemon, garlic, house-made pita
Polítiki melitzanosaláta$7.00
Politiki-style wood fireroasted eggplants, sesame, house-made pita

Laderá – Vegetables

Agináres me koukiá$9.00
Politiki-style artichokes, fingerling potatoes, favas, baby carrots, dill
Vrastá kolokíthia$6.00
steamed zucchini, dry mint, cracked coriander, fresh garlic, fresh myzithra
Kidóni yemistó$10.00
Byzantine-style goat stuffed quince, pomegranate, yogurt, sliced almonds
Nerokárdamo kai séskoula$7.00
sautéed wild cress and red chard, seared halloumi
Fakés Kas. Fróssos$7.00
green lentils, barrelfermented sheep's feta, balsamic reduction
Bámies laderés$8.00
baby okra, sun-dried tomatoes, fresh coriander, olive oil

Mezédes – Small Plates

Tiganitá - From the Pan

Kounoupídi tiganitó$8.00
fried cauliflower, capers, whipped goat feta tyrokafterí spread, bukovo
Kolokithokeftédes$9.00
seasonal squash fritters, mint yogurt sauce, roasted squash seeds, cabbage salad
Piperiés tiganités$7.00
seasonal peppers, olive oil, vinegar, seared halloumi
Polítika mýdia$10.00
Politiki-style beer-battered fried mussels, sesame garlic sauce, thyme

Pastoména - Cured

Sardéla pastí$11.00
bitter orange-cured sardine, fresh watercress, capers
Loúntza Kýprou$8.00
Cypriot-style smoked pork loin, pickled cayenne, coriander, myzithra
Kapnistó skoubr$9.00
Politiki-style smoked mackerel, roasted tomato, pickled onion, dill

Apó tin Sgára - Wood-Grilled

Garídes se abelófylla dolmádes$12.00
fresh grape leafwrapped shrimp, hot pepper
Htapodáki sti sgára$17.00
octopus, fennel and red onions
Kokorétsi$12.00
caul-wrapped lamb offal, house-made yogurt, mint
Seftaliés kai maidanosaláta$11.00
Cypriot-style pork sausage, stuffed in lamb caul, herb salad, halloumi
Kebáp yiaourtloú$12.00
spiced ground lamb shoulder, yogurt, grilled tomatoes, pomegranate reduction
Kapnistó xoirinó me psitá míla$10.00
smoked pork belly, carmelized onions, roasted apples, honey

Kýria Piáta – Mains

Glóssa stifádo Lésvou$20.00
Lesbos-style braised lamb tongues, cipollini and pearl onions, rosemary, thyme, chick pea and rice pilaf, shaved kefalotyri
Arní yuvetsáki me kritharáki$24.00
braised lamb shank in a yuvétsi (terra cotta dish), orzo, myzíthra, yogurt
Ortíkia me lpirótiko kotsamák kai Makedonikó áïvar$21.00
grilled whole quails, Epirus-style ground corn cake with smoked herring, Macedonian pepper spread, grilled hot peppers, almonds
Païdákia me pligoúri$35.00
wood-grilled lamb chops, almond currant cracked wheat pilaf, marinated pepper salad, grilled lemons
Kotópoulo sto foúrno$22.00
oven-roasted half chicken, roasted fingerling potatoes, wild Greek oregano, ouzo-preserved lemon
Duck gýro$25.00
spit-roasted duck breast and leg rubbed with pastourmá spices, yogurt sauce, Pontian satz bread, pomegranate reduction, pickled chard, fries
Fish gýro$23.00
spit-roasted sea bream, red cabbage salad, Cypriot tahini sauce, fried colocasi
Lahanodolmádes$24.00
pork shoulder-stuffed cabbage leaves, chestnut and barley pilaf, orange, fresh cumin, house made yogurt
Tsipoúra me radíkia$36.00
oven-roasted whole Aegean sea bass, lemon, olive oil, sea salt, sautéed dandelions (fileted whole fish may still have stray bones)
Turlú$18.00
oven-roasted eggplant, summer squash, fingerling potatoes, Florinis peppers, tomato, chick pea basmati pilaf, feta

Zymotá – Pastry

Marathópita Krítis$9.00
Cretan pastry with fresh fennel, spring onions, sesame, goat yogurt
Prassópita$10.00
leeks, fresh dill, lemon and goat feta stuffed in our house-made phyllo

Peynirlí - Politiki style flatbreads

$14

Krítis
tomato, garlic, hot pepper, graviera cheese, zucchini, egg
Ioánninas
foraged wild mushroom, rosemary, vlahotyri, egg, garlic butter
Kaisáreias
beef pastourmas, kasseri cheese, egg, coriander
Smýrnis
lamb and beef smoked sudzuki, kefalotyri and kasseri, egg, fresh cumin leaf

Sides

Wild yeast bread w/ goat butter$5.00
Olives & Pickles$6.00
Kappadókia Fries$7.00
Pita$3.00
Halloúmi Saganáki$12.00
Feta$8.00

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

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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.
AF
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.
OT
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.
ML
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.
H
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.
AP
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.
JG
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!
OT
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.
KH
KevinH
Denver
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Incredible, authentic Greek food in a wonderful environment.
m
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.
s
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.
RM
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.
KG
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!
T
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.
OT
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!
OT
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.
CR
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.
EM
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.
OT
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!!!
B
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.
M
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.
GV
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.
CR
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!
HC
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!
OT
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.
VK
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.
OT
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!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on November 13, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was delicious. Looking forward to returning!
n
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.
OT
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!
JW
JacquelineWG
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Everything had amazing and vibrant flavor.
GP
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!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing as always!
KG
KarenG
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food always terrific. Got a nice evening on the roof
M
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.
F
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........
OT
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 !
OT
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.
OT
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.
XC
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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

May 31, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(773) 252-1558

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

Website
http://www.taximchicago.com/
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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Soúpa – Soup

Kakaviá me krókos kozánis$14.00

Salátes – Salads/Spreads

Rokasaláta$7.00

Pantzária me karydoskordaliá$8.00

Tzatzíki$6.00

Taramasaláta me avgotáraho$9.00

Revíthia Kas. Fróssos$6.00

Polítiki melitzanosaláta$7.00

Laderá – Vegetables

Agináres me koukiá$9.00

Vrastá kolokíthia$6.00

Kidóni yemistó$10.00

Nerokárdamo kai séskoula$7.00

Fakés Kas. Fróssos$7.00

Bámies laderés$8.00

Mezédes – Small Plates

Tiganitá - From the Pan

Kounoupídi tiganitó$8.00

Kolokithokeftédes$9.00

Piperiés tiganités$7.00

Polítika mýdia$10.00

Pastoména - Cured

Sardéla pastí$11.00

Loúntza Kýprou$8.00

Kapnistó skoubr$9.00

Apó tin Sgára - Wood-Grilled

Garídes se abelófylla dolmádes$12.00

Htapodáki sti sgára$17.00

Kokorétsi$12.00

Seftaliés kai maidanosaláta$11.00

Kebáp yiaourtloú$12.00

Kapnistó xoirinó me psitá míla$10.00

Kýria Piáta – Mains

Glóssa stifádo Lésvou$20.00

Arní yuvetsáki me kritharáki$24.00

Ortíkia me lpirótiko kotsamák kai Makedonikó áïvar$21.00

Païdákia me pligoúri$35.00

Kotópoulo sto foúrno$22.00

Duck gýro$25.00

Fish gýro$23.00

Lahanodolmádes$24.00

Tsipoúra me radíkia$36.00

Turlú$18.00

Zymotá – Pastry

Marathópita Krítis$9.00

Prassópita$10.00

Peynirlí - Politiki style flatbreads

Krítis

Ioánninas

Kaisáreias

Smýrnis

Sides

Wild yeast bread w/ goat butter$5.00

Olives & Pickles$6.00

Kappadókia Fries$7.00

Pita$3.00

Halloúmi Saganáki$12.00

Feta$8.00

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