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The 8 Essential Greek Restaurants in Chicago
Artopolis Bakery, Cafe and Agora is one of The 8 Essential Greek Restaurants in Chicago.

1. Artopolis Bakery, Cafe and Agora

8.4
306 S Halsted St (at W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 69 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Baklava is the most popular Greek pastry but there's much more than just that at this longtime bakery and café in Greektown. Read more.

Athena Greek Restaurant is one of The 8 Essential Greek Restaurants in Chicago.

2. Athena Greek Restaurant

7.8
212 S Halsted St (btwn W Adams St & W Jackson Blvd), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 66 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Take in the scenic view and enjoy old-world bites like housemade pork sausages and lamb with artichokes in lemon sauce. Read more.

Athenian Room is one of The 8 Essential Greek Restaurants in Chicago.

3. Athenian Room

8.2
807 W Webster Ave (at N Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · North Side · 58 tips and reviews

EaterEater: This popular restaurant has been a Lincoln Park staple for more than 40 years, serving a small menu of Mediterranean specialties like chicken Kalamata and flavorful gyros. Read more.

Avli Estiatorio is one of The 8 Essential Greek Restaurants in Chicago.

4. Avli Estiatorio

8.0
566 Chestnut St (at Spruce St), Winnetka, IL
Greek Restaurant · 12 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Drop in for lunch and enjoy housemade gyros and lamb burgers or taste the flavors of the Mediterranean Sea. Read more.

Greek Islands is one of The 8 Essential Greek Restaurants in Chicago.

5. Greek Islands

8.7
200 S Halsted St (at Adams St), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 130 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Tourists and locals alike pack the house every night to try everything from fried zucchini with skordalia (garlic-potato dip) and dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) to roast lamb and fresh red snapper. Read more.

Psistaria Greek Taverna is one of The 8 Essential Greek Restaurants in Chicago.

6. Psistaria Greek Taverna

8.8
4711 W Touhy Ave, Lincolnwood, IL
Greek Restaurant · 28 tips and reviews

EaterEater: The family-run operation serves up an abundant amount of traditional dishes, such as crispy spanakopita and well-seasoned lamb chops, in a warm and inviting atmosphere. Read more.

Santorini is one of The 8 Essential Greek Restaurants in Chicago.

7. Santorini

7.3
800 W Adams St (at S Halsted St), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 31 tips and reviews

EaterEater: It’s the olive oil imported from Greece and charcoal grilling on fresh items like octopus, center-cut pork chops and black sea bass. Read more.

Taxim is one of The 8 Essential Greek Restaurants in Chicago.

8. Taxim

8.4
1558 N Milwaukee Ave (btwn Damen Ave & North Ave), Chicago, IL
Greek Restaurant · Wicker Park · 51 tips and reviews

EaterEater: Chef-owner David Schneider is elevating the game with authentic regional fare utilizing fresh, seasonal ingredients that come together to pack a punch. Read more.