Diners' Choice: Mediterranean restaurants in Chicago / Illinois

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Updated December 05, 2024

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!

La Parra Restaurant and Bar

4.9

4.9 (533)

$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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terri

Dined 6 days ago

We had a group of 10 and the accommodations were fine. Our servers were attentive and enjoyable. Our food was amazing. Highly recommend.

avec West Loop

4.8

4.8 (835)

$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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AnnaVIP

Dined 4 days ago

I’ve been coming since Avec first opened decades ago and I’ll never get tired of it!

Aba - Chicago

4.8

4.8 (2629)

$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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Ashley

Dined 2 days ago

Beautiful decor. Wonderful service and recommendations on food, depending on your interest. Food was delicious. Plates are great for sharing.

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4.7

4.7 (1279)

$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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Kathy

Dined on Dec 11, 2024

A lovely evening with a great special: risotto with beef cheeks, mushrooms and bell peppers. Our server Matthew was knowledgeable about dishes, wines and so accommodating throughout. It was my 75th birthday and I felt so special there.

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4.8

4.8 (162)

$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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amandaVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Amazing dinner. Ilias was our server and he made the meal so special. We enjoyed all his recommendations, especially the focaccia with truffle ice cream and the short rib orzo. His wine recommendation was also a winner. Can’t wait to return with friends.

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Popular dish

Tuna Tartare

avec River North

4.7

4.7 (426)

$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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Nicole

Dined 4 days ago

Delicious. This place has so much to offer for all different palates. We ordered 6 plates to share, albeit full but sooo satisfied!

Vasili's

4.7

4.7 (446)

$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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JulianVIP

Dined today

When me and my husband are in the mood for Mediterranean, we always go to Vasili’s. I had the Bakalao with the Skordalia and hubby had the Pork chop with sweet potatoes. Siba was great with our orders making sure that my husband had options due to dietary restrictions. 5 out of 5 stars for overall food, service and ambience.

Ema - River North

4.7

4.7 (4544)

$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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Karna

Dined 5 days ago

Our server was very friendly and knowledgeable! The food was delicious!

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4.7

4.7 (380)

$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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julieVIP

Dined 4 days ago

Excellent food . Mikkayla was terrific. Booth was lovely! Great time all the way around!

Turquoise

4.7

4.7 (1222)

$30 and under

Mediterranean

Roscoe Village

About the restaurant

Turquoise Restaurant was established in 2002 in Roscoe Village. We became known for our wide selection of Turkish-inspired Mediterranean dishes and drinks. Nestled in the middle of Roscoe Village, Turquoise Restaurant takes pride in being a part of such a culturally diverse neighborhood.
While Turquoise Restaurant continues to showcase it’s inspiring and sophisticated Turkish dishes, Chef Ezgi Bozdas adds personalized touches to the service and customer care to ensure that Turquoise Restaurant captures the essence and expectations of today's diners.

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MicheleVIP

Dined 7 days ago

Wonderful service and food! Live piano player was a bonus! We will return!

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