Diners' Choice: Mediterranean restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated June 05, 2025

Looking for restaurants with the best overall Mediterranean cuisine in Chicago / Illinois? 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 (988)

$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 (572)

$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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Lindsay

Dined 5 days ago

We hosted a group of clients. Gluten free options available. Prompt service. We enjoyed everything we ordered.

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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4.8

4.8 (858)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Glenview

About the restaurant

Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab.

The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.

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JuneVIP

Dined 4 days ago

All our friens were loved that place, food was delicious service was super!

Citrine Cafe

4.8

4.8 (1326)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Oak Park

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of Oak Park IL, Citrine offers Mediterranean influenced cuisine with American flair. The menu includes seasonal fish and vegetable dishes, braised meats cooked in clay pots and fresh bread from our brick oven.

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markVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Delicious lamb bolognese pasta and whitefish. Excellent service. Good selection of wines by-the-glass.

Turquoise

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!!

La Parra Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (576)

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

Berwyn

About the restaurant

La Parra Restaurant & Bar, in Berwyn, IL, is a premier dining establishment serving the Chicago, Cicero and Oak Park areas. We specialize in home made pastas, tapas and the best cocktails you'll ever try. We offer a Mediterranean style menu, a full bar, and dine in or carry out options.

For your next night out, visit La Parra Restaurant & Bar in Berwyn. The best Mediterranean around!

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LeeleeVIP

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Outdoor space was very nice and relaxing! Less noisy than main dining room. Cocktails were amazing: Mixteca and Frida were big hits! Ana was the best server - very helpful with recommendations and super patient. Our group opted to do tapas style dining and all choices were tasty. Pear salad was so so good! They brought us a gratis digestif of in house made “coco-cello” that was yumm-o and such a nice end to a delicious dinner! Had a wonderful time! Thanks!

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 (4674)

$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.