Diners' Choice: Mediterranean restaurants in Chicago

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Updated April 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Mediterranean cuisine in Chicago? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

avec West Loop

4.8

4.8 (961)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

West Loop

About the restaurant

avec, a wine-focused restaurant in Chicago, features Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics. Inspired by the sun-drenched wine regions of the Mediterranean, avec West Loop has been a Chicago favorite for over 20 years. Originally conceived as a wine bar, avec is the second concept from celebrated one-off hospitality, with communal and bar seating—it is a high-energy, intimate, and interactive experience.

For parties of 6 or more, please call us at 312-377-2002.

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Mary

Dined 1 day ago

The food was spectacular. Our server Lee was outstanding. Great place.

Aba - Chicago

4.8

4.8 (2890)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

West Loop

About the restaurant

Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, is a Mediterranean restaurant with a California influence. The menu features Chef CJ Jacobson’s modern approach to Mediterranean cooking and the beverage program showcases spirits and rare wines from lesser known Mediterranean regions. Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more.

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Ekaterina

Dined 7 days ago

This is a fantastic restaurant with delicious food.

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4.8

4.8 (535)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

located in the heart of River North, avec features Midwestern takes on Mediterranean classics under the culinary direction of James Beard award-winning chef, Paul Kahan and executive chef Dylan Patel. pair your meal with an incredible array of carefully chosen wines curated by wine director Bret Haire, or simply stop by for a delicious cocktail at our expansive bar.

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Moshe

Dined 1 day ago

Remove the service fees. It’s just another way of asking customer to pay more. Customers will pay lower tips as a result .

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Experience

mother's day brunch

Apolonia

4.6

4.6 (11)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

South Loop

About the restaurant

This second restaurant from acclaimed chef Stephen Gillanders does not disappoint. At Apolonia, Gillanders skillfully explores the rich flavors of the Mediterranean with the same creative flair so many have come to love at S.K.Y., proving that all good things are worth the wait.

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MerleVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Exceptional server, Laura R. Lovely food. While I liked the look of the place, all the hard surfaces made the noise level uncomfortable.

Tama

4.8

4.8 (233)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Logan Square

About the restaurant

A charming intimate neighborhood restaurant by Chefs Avgeria Stapaki and Adalberto Olaez that merges Mediterranean traditions with South American and Asian ingredients.

Tama has a strict 2 hour turn time. Your reservation starts at the time it is booked, whether all the members of your party have arrived.
Please understand that we are a small restaurant and ever so grateful you have decided to join us.

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Thomas

Dined on Apr 17, 2025

The four of us loved our meal and everyone at the restaurant was fun and friendly from the moment we stepped inside to meeting the chef at the end of our meal. Lovely interior. The best bites we had were the cauliflower steak - sauce was so good, oyster mushrooms, braised lamb empanadas, and the 1/2 chicken. And to top it all off, the burnt Basque cheesecake was delicious.

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4.7

4.7 (427)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

The most unique and eclectic Mediterranean inspired food with a pinch of this and a pinch of that.

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MaryAnnVIP

Dined 3 days ago

First time here post-Chicago Shakespeare Theater. Limited menu, but offerings were very fresh and delicious. Excellent Mediterranean fare. Mezze plate was enough for two. Mushroom flatbread was delicious! Wine prices were very reasonable. We look forward to returning to try other menu options. Service was excellent!

Ema - River North

4.7

4.7 (4641)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

A Mediterranean & California-inspired restaurant featuring small plates & Chef CJ Jacobson's lighter style cooking in Chicago's River North.

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Ignacio

Dined on Apr 18, 2025

Always a good choice, good quality and service!!!!

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Popular dish

Brussels Sprouts

Popular dish

Shaved Brussels Sprouts & Honeycrisp

Popular dish

Chicken Kefta

Turquoise

4.7

4.7 (1270)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Roscoe Village

About the restaurant

Turquoise Cafe & Restaurant, located in Chicago's Roscoe Village, is a culinary gem blending the best of Turkish and Italian cuisines in a captivating and inviting atmosphere. Owned by a passionate female entrepreneur, this vibrant establishment offers an extensive menu of tantalizing kebabs, handmade pastas, fresh seafood, mezze platters, and wood-fired flatbreads.

🍷 With our carefully curated wine selection, you can feel the spirit of the Mediterranean in every sip, making your special moments even more memorable. Red, white, or rosé…

🎶 With live music on weekends and a delightful Sunday brunch featuring an authentic Turkish Serpme Breakfast, Turquoise Cafe & Restaurant provides a remarkable culinary journey.

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Carlos

Dined on Apr 19, 2025

Absolutely fantastic food.... There was a guy playing the piano on the East side of the restaurant. They also have outside dining if you want that. Everything was top notch. Turkish coffee martini was so so good.... I've never had one before but will def remember this one.

Seville Chicago

4.8

4.8 (25)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Downtown / Loop

About the restaurant

Atop the roof of the Hilton Canopy in the Heart of The Loop, Seville is a rustically refined Mediterranean eatery by celebrity chef, hospitality developer and TV personality Fabio Viviani. This signature venue offers seasonally inspired dishes, including elevated takes on his favorite foods, as well as award winning wine offerings and cocktails. Seville features coastal favorites, house-made pastas, Neapolitan-style pizzas, barrel select bourbons, and an extensive wine list.

Welcomed by a passionate, knowledgeable hospitality team, guests enjoy this unique elegant, yet approachable restaurant created by combining several sitting options, from comfortable booths and casual bar seating to a outdoor roof deck.

Seville by Fabio Viviani Hospitality is perfect for all occasions, from intimate date nights to large dinners with family and friends. We look forward to welcoming you soon.

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BrianVIP

Dined on Apr 22, 2025

Exceptional food, service, views and ambiance. On my must go listz

Yasemi

4.4

4.4 (23)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

River North (Chicago)

About the restaurant

Yasemi is a modern Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of River North, inviting you to explore vibrant flavors from the region. Experience a unique dining atmosphere with natural materials and soft lighting, complemented by an open kitchen showcasing culinary artistry. Our menu celebrates the Mediterranean's diverse culinary heritage. Begin with mezze like Whipped Harissa Feta or Charred Eggplant, served with house-made pita. For your main course, savor dishes such as Chicken Tzatziki Avocado or Shrimp Harissa Mayo with herbed rice pilaf. Don't miss the Aegean Bronzini with fennel-turmeric sauce or the Braised Lamb Shank for a memorable meal. Yasemi's beverage program features Mediterranean-inspired cocktails, including a Greek Espresso Martini and a refreshing Aegean Sunset. Our curated wine list highlights selections from Greece, Lebanon, Italy, and Spain, perfectly complementing your dining experience. Join us at Yasemi for an unforgettable culinary journey.

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OpenTable DinerVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Great food & great happy hour deals! Servers were very attentive.

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Experience

Wine Wednesday

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