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Greek Islands

Greek Restaurant$$$$

Greektown, Chicago

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Greek Islands

8.8^/10

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Ranked #4 for Greek restaurants in Chicago
The experts at Eater and Explore Chicago recommend this place
"Flaming saganaki is always great, and the lamb was cooked perfectly."(21 Tips)
"Fantastic Greek food right in the heart of Greek Town!"(3 Tips)
"Grilled octopus and any of their lamb sits at the top of my list."(7 Tips)
"Excellent chicken riganati and gyros!"(9 Tips)

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good for groups
good for dates
healthy food
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spinach pies
fried zucchini
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crowded
good for special occasions
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Emily DOctober 11, 2012
The service here is amazing! Tip well. ;) Also, no Greek meal is complete without Saginaki.
PatrickJune 11, 2010
Omfg amazing, the food, the service, the venue, the staff, this is one of the best resturants I've ever been to period!
chgocdgAugust 12, 2014
Seafood especially grilled octopus and appetizers
Gyi TsakalakisAugust 12, 2014
Saganaki (flaming cheese), lamb chops, grilled octopus.
William QuiñonesAugust 14, 2017
Disappointed! The "special men" I was presented had just two of seven plates available. I went there about 8:30 pm so it wasn't like they were closing. Not recommended! 👎
Jayshree DesaiJanuary 20, 2016
Less vegetarian options but love their vegetarian appetizers
Megan StoutOctober 15, 2013
Favorite Greek restaurant. Can't wait to go back.
Pete IppelMarch 14, 2012
Portions are gigantic, so the last time I was there I just ordered a plate of squid for starters and it was a full meal.
Charles SneedMarch 19, 2022
Free parking is available in their lot.
Joseph B.February 28, 2016
The best of a lot of great Greek places in Chicago.
Pat HerrmannJune 12, 2013
The Arni Aginarato (check the spelling on that) is great!
Colin LeeSeptember 22, 2019
They offer ability to customize ur entree into two half entrees
AlisonJuly 17, 2021
The saganaki and gyros are classics
Lili LiaskasJuly 8, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Try the Seabass with the xorta or cabbage salad... Delicious!
Sarah WorleyMarch 18, 2014
The spanakopita and saganaki are da bomb!!!
dawn.in.newyorkJanuary 22, 2015
Flaming cheese for both entertaining and appetizing!
Tamara KOctober 27, 2014
Amazing Greek food at a great price.
J RussellAugust 18, 2017
Everything
Samantha LeeJanuary 18, 2016
Gyro platter is delicious!
Roshan DericDecember 29, 2014
Chicken breast with spaghetti
Kelly OhApril 2, 2015
Don't just order one dessert, order a bunch of them!
Mark BauerNovember 3, 2018
Been here 10+ times
Love the grilled octopus
Sarah WiszkonMarch 7, 2011
Amazing soups and salad...plus they'll store you're luggage in the office for no charge while you are dining.
Steve ArmentiSeptember 18, 2011
If you're waiting at the bar ask for bread and they'll give you a loaf heavenly wheats
Jack LongJune 2, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Don't forget the free valet. (tip for myself for next time)
Donna JohnsonFebruary 9, 2018
Get the Saganaki!
Rachel StineSeptember 15, 2014
a-maz-ing! Vegetarian moussaka.
Janelle FalbeMarch 20, 2012
Fantastic Saganaki and two course pairings. Opa!
Alex BrantNovember 29, 2015
Great fried calamari and gyros
Katrina LouiseFebruary 1, 2018
Chicken Kampana is perfect!
Cory CookFebruary 26, 2014
You have to get the saganaki!!!
Alexander StankovApril 5, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Try the family combo meal.
NadaAugust 29, 2016
Fleming cheese was great!
Heather CaseyMay 1, 2013
The food is legit!! Everything was good!!
Sarah PichardoJune 23, 2013
Get the hummus. It's perfect!
Aaron SilversOctober 4, 2011
For group dinners, you will be stuffed. Food is excellent. Read more
Emmanuel RayasMay 26, 2018
Great food and service!!
Chicity82November 27, 2014
Everything! Saganacki (Spelling?)
AndrewJune 18, 2012
get the greek beer!
Dustin McQuaryJune 24, 2015
Been here 5+ times
Awesome homemade gyros
Corinna PFebruary 28, 2012
Saganaki, horiatiki, tsipoura, arnaki and drink some Tsantali!
maryNovember 25, 2011
Amazing greek food! best in chicago and greektown!
Crystal HJune 10, 2013
Great atmosphere and yummy food!!
Angelica RodriguezNovember 12, 2014
Dolmades, Avgolemono & Lamb chops :-)
Nikhil MandrekarJune 10, 2016
Try the flaming cheese
Alper DortbudakApril 3, 2013
Grilled octopus is must.
James Lee StanleyDecember 30, 2014
Everything.
Cheryl Minelli-SalvadorJanuary 12, 2018
Old reviews from years ago.The food was ok.The service was the most horrible that I have ever experienced. The hostess with her anger issues to the servers that could care less about your experience.
reggie gonzalSeptember 21, 2011
Tip the parking attendant well and you will never be left waiting!
Mark HanleyFebruary 10, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Our favorite appetizer is the friend zucchini and skordalia. Delicious... if you like garlic.

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