Diners' Choice: Mediterranean restaurants in Chicago

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Updated June 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 (989)

$31 to $50

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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MariaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious shareable food near Ogilvie Transportation Center

Aba - Chicago

4.8

4.8 (2974)

$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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Kayla

Dined 1 day ago

Aba has fantastic service and incredible food and drinks

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4.8

4.8 (573)

$31 to $50

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 Heiar, or simply stop by for a delicious cocktail at our expansive bar.

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Courtney

Dined 1 day ago

Food was decent! Would definitely come back here to try some other stuff!

Tama

4.9

4.9 (246)

$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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MikaylaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Service was amazing! Very homie and welcoming. Love the Patio!

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4.7

4.7 (1280)

$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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RyanVIP

Dined on Jun 4, 2025

Grilled octopus was great as was the Turkish Delight cocktail.

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Experience

All-You-Can-Eat Turkish Sunday Brunch

Experience

%50 off any glass of Wine Wednesday!!

Seville Chicago

4.7

4.7 (30)

$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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vickyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

The ambience was amazing, service crate, and food was excellent. Would definitely return in the future.

Ema - River North

4.7

4.7 (4675)

$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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DebraVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Very helpful service for individuals with food restrictions in our group.

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Lamb & Beef Kefta Kebab

Black & Caspian

4.6

4.6 (251)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Lakeview / East Lakeview

About the restaurant

Black & Caspian Wine Bistro is a Modern Mediterranean Wine Bistro in Lakeview East.

Highly regarded locally, our modern international restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and a reputation for excellent service. We are known for creating stunning food experiences and our meals are known for being outstanding and well remembered. Our wine bar flows with great international selections – wine and good food pairing forever.

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Tracy

Dined on Jun 5, 2025

Mine was an unusual experience - my dinner companion didn't make it for early 5PM dinner. While waiting for an hour in a still empty very cozy & comfortable dining room with generous table spacing, my server Kevin recommended an excellent Malbec (they were out of Pinot Noirs), and I ended up leaving with takeout for a home dinner with family. The Chicken Kebab survived a quick Uber ride without needed to be warmed up -- a generous portion with perfectly grilled veggies that weren't half raw as is so often the case. And, the beet/arugula salad was scrumptious, just lightly dressed and with crunch added by sliced radishes and a sweet note from dried apricot strips. I splurged on 2 portions of freshly made Tiramisu -- delicious and clearly house-made, and 1 portion enough for three. I hope to be back soon & actually dine inhouse!!

Apolonia

4.6

4.6 (27)

$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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Phillip

Dined 3 days ago

Always a solid experience. 10/10 place. Would come back again.

Avaspi

4.6

4.6 (9)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Lakeview / East Lakeview

About the restaurant

Avaspi is a unique restaurant in Chicago that brings the flavors of Anatolia, a region in modern-day Turkey, to the city. Inspired by the rich culinary heritage of Anatolia, Avaspi offers a diverse menu of tapas-style mezze platters and authentic dishes, all served with warm hospitality. Step into a modern space with black marble tables and velvet seating that creates a chic atmosphere. The menu features classic Anatolian staples like dolma and ezme, alongside innovative dishes that blend regional flavors with modern techniques. Indulge in mezze platters perfect for sharing, such as creamy haydari, a yogurt dip with fresh herbs, and spicy muhammara, a blend of walnuts, red peppers, and pomegranate molasses. Don't miss the stuffed eggplant, a delightful mix of grilled eggplant, haydari, and homemade tomato sauce. For heartier options, choose from lamb chops, beef kebabs, and chicken kabobs, all prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients and expertly seasoned.

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AngelaVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Such a lovely evening in the neighborhood! All the Turkish meats were perfectly cooked and delicious! Service was truly excellent and learning more about Anatolia, where the owners are from, was really special.

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