Diners' Choice: Mediterranean restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated January 05, 2025

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La Parra Restaurant and Bar

4.8

4.8 (542)

$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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GailVIP

Dined 4 days ago

The food and service is excellent as always. Octavio and the rest of servers go out of there way to make us feel special.

avec West Loop

4.8

4.8 (863)

$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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Elizabeth

Dined 2 days ago

We couldn't get a reservation for another restaurant, but after eating at Avec, my dad said, "We lucked out because Avec was better." Reviews were right that you have to get the dates and the short-rib hummus.

Tama

4.8

4.8 (174)

$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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Emma

Dined on Jan 12, 2025

Food and service were fantastic! Can’t wait to go back

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Popular dish

Tuna Tartare

Aba - Chicago

4.8

4.8 (2697)

$50 and over

Mediterranean

West Loop

About the restaurant

Aba is a Mediterranean restaurant with locations in Chicago, IL, Austin, TX, and Bal
Harbour, FL. Aba, meaning father in Hebrew, incorporates Chef CJ Jacobson’s lighter style
of cooking with influences from the Mediterranean, including Israel, Lebanon, Turkey, and
Greece. The bar program showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.
Signature dishes include Smoky Garlic Hummus, Muhammara, Heirloom Crispy Chicken
Thigh, Shawarma-Spiced Skirt Steak, Grilled Salmon Kebab and more. The bar program
showcases rare Mediterranean-inspired wines and spirits.

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Rebecca

Dined 4 days ago

The food was delicious. The service was outstanding. Our family truly appreciated the care that they took in serving food that worked around my niece’s gluten allergy.

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4.7

4.7 (451)

$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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Steffanie

Dined 2 days ago

Had a wonderful time and all of the food was outstanding and the cocktails did not dissapoint! We had hummus, the whole fish, the tagliatelle pasta dish, and burnt honey profiterole for dessert.

Citrine Cafe

4.8

4.8 (1285)

$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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Kathleen-DanielVIP

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

It was perfect. A cold night, and not crowded in the restaurant. Our server (new to us) was very good. I wish I could remember his name (hair pulled back, earrings). We ordered the Brussel sprouts as an appetizer. We do not like the bacon on it and the kitchen made it for us without that. It is so good. We both ordered the mushroom & cheese gnocchi. We'd never had it before and it did not disappoint. It is an excellent addition to the menu. I usually get the Moroccan beef which is superb. Again, the gnocchi was exactly perfect. Just a lovely evening.

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4.8

4.8 (482)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Naperville

About the restaurant

Love, laughter & lamb—a celebration of food, family & Ouzo! Hearth cooking from the heart inspired by recipes from our Papou, passed through generations.

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LaurieVIP

Dined 2 days ago

My husband and I have never been to Vasili's but thoroughly enjoyed it! It is a beautiful restaurant in the heart of downtown Naperville. We got there for a 5:00 reservation and the restaurant was very full with people and energy. Their food was wonderful even though we rarely have Greek food. We both had their flat iron steak--delicious--along with Brussell sprouts. Our server was wonderful, willing to answer any question about any entree. We are looking forward to going back to try other selections.

Ema - River North

4.7

4.7 (4563)

$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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ClarkVIP

Dined on Jan 12, 2025

2nd time here and did not disappoint. Love the ambiance, presentation, delivery, and most of all the food was delicious.

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4.7

4.7 (470)

$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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LaurenVIP

Dined 3 days ago

We had a great lunch at Ema today. The food was delicious but most importantly, our service from Nathan was terrific. We look forward to returning soon.

Black & Caspian

4.6

4.6 (236)

$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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Garth

Dined on Dec 29, 2024

Food was delicious. Service was excellent. A very enjoyable quiet Sunday evening. Thank you!

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Popular dish

Lamb Chops

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