MEDI

4.6

358 Reviews

$30 and under

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

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Medi Kitchen + Cocktail is a modern yet eclectic Mediterranean restaurant standing in the heart of Lincoln Park’s trendy Restaurant Row on N. Halsted Street. Medi features shareable Mediterranean inspired plates, premier craft cocktails, and a regionally inspired wine and beer list. Dine in a beautifully decorated, intimate setting. From the middle eastern inspired decor, to the trendy accents of the space, Medi offers the perfect experience for guests looking to celebrate a special occasion, have a date night, weekend brunch or just enjoy dinner and cocktails with friends.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Lebanese, Cocktail Bar
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Phone number
(773) 857-1016
Website
http://www.medichicago.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Semi-Private Restaurant Buyout

Location
2138 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-4323
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Cross street
Halsted and Webster
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Fullerton Red Line <br />Armitage Blue Line
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Hummus$12.00
chickpea puree dressed in olive oil, paprika, and parsley
Baba Ghanoush$12.00
smoked eggplant spread
Tabouleh$13.00
chopped parsley, tomatoes, mint, onion, bulgur
Dolma$12.00
rice and assorted vegetables wrapped in grape leaves
Falafel$12.00
chickpeas, onion, garlic, parsley, cilantro, jalapeno
Potato Borak$12.00
seasoned potato mash rolled and deep fried in dough
Sambousek$12.00
seasoned ground beef and onions stuffed in a pastry puff
Makanek$14.00
mild Lebanese sausage cooked in a lemon and pomegranate glaze
Soujek$14.00
spicy Lebanese sausage cooked in a homemade tomato sauce

Salads

Fattoush$15.00
crispy pita, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, green peppers, cucumber, radish, fresh mint, and purslane tossed in a citrus dressing and sumac
Feta Salad$15.00
romaine lettuce, feta, olives, tomatoes, and onions tossed in our house dressing
Lebanese Potato Salad$13.00
potatoes mixed with fresh lemon juice, olive oil, scallion, fresh mint and parsley

Entrees

Shawerma$19.00
skirt steak marinated stacked & thinly sliced off vertical rotisserie
Chicken Shawerma$17.00
chicken breast and thighs marinated, stacked, & thinly sliced off vertical rotisserie
Shish Tawook$18.00
Chicken breast kabob marinated in special house marinade
Beef Kabob$25.00
prime quality aged tenderloin marinated in our family recipe
Kafta$18.00
ground beef and lamb with onion, red pepper, & parsley
Lamb Kabob$20.00
tender lamb marinated and grilled in our special house marinade

Cocktails

$15

Matar Daiquiri
ardbeg single maltpanama 5yr rum, crème de nouex, lime, blueberry vinegar
Fairouz
volcan tequila, passion fruit, lime, cinnamon, passoa, brazilian bitters
Mishmush Spritz
sneaky fox vodka, apricot, turmeric, vermut lacuesta secco, prosecco
Cold Brew Old Fashioned
woodinville bourbon, mr black cold brew, angostura, walnut/chocolate bitters, saline
Sabah Cobbler
glenmorangie, oloroso, pedro ximenez, orange, pineapple, cerise de bourgogne, habanero shrub
The Date Went Sour
hennessey vsop, crème de banana, lemon, cinnamon, date vinegar, egg white
Saffron Sazerac
hennessey vs, apologue saffron, rhubarb, peychaud, arak
The Elia
cardinal gin, judu, mullberry, flora wildflower, lemon, rosehip, egg white

Wine

Sparkling

Tutela | Prosecco | Veneto, Italy$10.00
Emendis | Cava Brut Rose | Catalonia, Spain$13.00

Red

Bacaro | Nero d'Avola | Sicily, Italy$11.00
Montrubi | Garnacha | Catalonia, Spain$15.00
Luccarelli | Negroamaro | Puglia, Italy$12.00
Malgra | Barbera | Piedmont, Italy$13.00

Rosé

Devois de Perret | Syrah, Grenache | Languedoc, France$12.00
Ippolito 1845 Gaglioppo | Calabria, Italy$11.00

White

Cinta | Pinot Grigio | Venezia, Italy$10.00
Ippolito 1845 Greco Bianco | Calabria, Italy$14.00
Pedres | Vermentino | Sardinia, Italy$11.00
Terre de Trinci | Grechetto | Umbria, Italy$10.00

Beer

Almaza | Pilsner | Lebanon$7.00

What 358 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

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Chicago
Mediterranean

Review summary

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MEDI is a delightful gem offering an authentic taste of Mediterranean cuisine. Patrons rave about the "delicious food" and "inventive cocktails," with standout dishes like hummus and shawarma. The service is frequently praised as "amazing," and the ambiance is described as "upbeat" and "beautiful." Perfect for a memorable dining experience.

358 Reviews

S
Scott
Omaha
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We have gone to Medi several times now, always when friends are in town to visit. The food is delicious. The atmosphere is fun. The service is always top notch.
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Michelle
Detroit
1 review
vip
4.0
1 review
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 3
Terrible service, nobody even came over for water or to greet us until we finally flagged somebody down and they weren’t even our assigned wait person after 30 min. Food took forever. Will not be returning
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Jennifer
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time here and it was amazing once again. Delicious food and great service!
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Anisha
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Genisis was amazing! Made us feel welcome and had the BEST recs! The spicy lebanese potatoes were the star appetizer!
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Nicholas
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably the best steak (tenderloin) kabobs I’ve ever had in my life. Place is a very comfy, local spot, and a quaint restaurant nestled in Lincoln Park. Will definitely repeat.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 3, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Lovely spot, delicious food, great friendly service. A little pricey.
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Erika
Chicago
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2024
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My partner and I have been coming to Medí for the past 3 years and service and food have been 5+ stars until today. The quality and taste of food have gone to a complete zero. Drinks were great and so was the hummus. But the steak kabob was cold and dry so was the rice. And the beef shawarma is no longer small pieces that taste like mint. Now is huge steak pieces with no mint and also and so was the dish cold.I didn’t send the food back because the whole staff looked overwhelmed and over worked. And I was starving because it took over and hour to get our entrees out. I miss their old cook this new cook is terrible. Do yourself a favor and skip this place because is not cheap
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Taylor
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
the staff are so nice and knowledgable, the food is so good and perfectly portioned for the price point and depth of flavor, the drinks are delicious and there’s something for everyone. and it’s so cute inside. we were first timers and could not recommend it more, it’s a new go-to spot for us!
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Gianna
Chicago
53 reviews
vip
4.0
53 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely interior with welcoming staff, Kathryn was terrific going above and beyond expectations Food was great taking street food to new levels in presentation and compilation of flavors. Outstanding shawarma wrap and falafel wraps. Try the watermelon salad but beware, they don’t warn of the spicy vinaigrette’s heat. Definitely will come back again. Fun yummy healthy eats.
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Bill
San Francisco
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
This place was at best mediocre. I expected far more. Lamb kabobs were dry and salty, rice was too plentiful, served at room temperature. The sauteed spinach with feta/tomatoes was way heavy on rice, way too sparse for the spinach, feta and tomatoes. Probably the best side dish was the sweet sausage as it was well-seasoned with a nice lemon sauce. Service was virtually non existent. I am guessing our waitress was fairly new or inexperienced.
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FAQs

MEDI offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (773) 857-1016.

MEDI is rated 4.6 stars by 358 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 4, 2024

9:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

Order delivery or takeout

2138 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614-4323

Additional information

Cross street
Halsted and Webster
Neighborhood
Lincoln Park
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Lebanese, Cocktail Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Fullerton Red Line Armitage Blue Line
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.medichicago.com/
Phone number
(773) 857-1016
Private party facilities
Semi-Private Restaurant Buyout

MEDI

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Feta Salad

Chicken Shawerma

Lamb Kabob

Appetizers

Hummus$12.00

Baba Ghanoush$12.00

Tabouleh$13.00

Dolma$12.00

Falafel$12.00

Potato Borak$12.00

Sambousek$12.00

Makanek$14.00

Soujek$14.00

Salads

Fattoush$15.00

Feta Salad$15.00

Lebanese Potato Salad$13.00

Entrees

Shawerma$19.00

Chicken Shawerma$17.00

Shish Tawook$18.00

Beef Kabob$25.00

Kafta$18.00

Lamb Kabob$20.00

Cocktails

Matar Daiquiri

Fairouz

Mishmush Spritz

Cold Brew Old Fashioned

Sabah Cobbler

The Date Went Sour

Saffron Sazerac

The Elia

Wine

Sparkling

Tutela | Prosecco | Veneto, Italy$10.00

Emendis | Cava Brut Rose | Catalonia, Spain$13.00

Red

Bacaro | Nero d'Avola | Sicily, Italy$11.00

Montrubi | Garnacha | Catalonia, Spain$15.00

Luccarelli | Negroamaro | Puglia, Italy$12.00

Malgra | Barbera | Piedmont, Italy$13.00

Rosé

Devois de Perret | Syrah, Grenache | Languedoc, France$12.00

Ippolito 1845 Gaglioppo | Calabria, Italy$11.00

White

Cinta | Pinot Grigio | Venezia, Italy$10.00

Ippolito 1845 Greco Bianco | Calabria, Italy$14.00

Pedres | Vermentino | Sardinia, Italy$11.00

Terre de Trinci | Grechetto | Umbria, Italy$10.00

Beer

Almaza | Pilsner | Lebanon$7.00

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