Top 5 Greek Restaurants in Greektown in Chicago Illinois

Greektown is a neighborhood of Greek restaurants on Halsted Street, just south of the downtown Loop in Chicago, Illinois. Authentic Greek food and atmosphere makes dining a hearty pleasure is this memorable setting. Diners start with a appetizer, such a flaming Saganaki and fill up on flavorful Greek Salad and Greek Specialties. Save room for a sweet baklava for dessert. Greek menus offer a spectacular selection of appetizers and entrees. These Greektown restaurants neighbor each other on South Halsted Street. Following are the best Greek restaurants in Greektown in the Windy City.

Venus Greek-Cypriot. Venus brings the sun kissed feel of the Mediterranean to Greektown in Chicago. The unique cuisine of Cyprus is influenced by Middle Eastern, French, Italian and British invaders. Venue is named for Aphrodite, the goddess of love, marriage and family life. Venus has menus for dinner, gluten free, kids, dessert and wine. Signature dinner dishes include Mousaka Tsoukas, Pastitsio Tsoukas, Vegetarian Eggplant and braised lamb with artichokes. The dessert menu offers Baklava, Caramel Custard, Rice Pudding and Layered Chocolate Cake. 820 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60607. 1-312-714-1001.

Costa's Greek Dining & Bar. Costa's Mediterranean is set in Greektown and in suburban Oakbrook Terrace. Live piano music sets the tone for an evening filled with music, fine dining and fine company. Costa's prides themselves on flying in the finest and freshest seafood daily. Greek specialties are prepared with fresh, hand selected ingredients. Costa's serves regional Greek specialties, pasta, chicken kebobs, broiled chops, steaks and fresh seafood. Expertly prepared regional Greek specialties include Patichio, Moussaka, Spinach Cheese Pie, Dolmades, Gyros Platter, Braised Lamb and Roast Leg of Lamb. Costa's offers an extended wine list with over 100 domestic and imported choices. 340 South Halsted, Chicago 60661. 1-312-263-9700.

Greek Islands Restaurant. Greek Islands was opened by a group of friends in 1971 and the restaurant has grown into the most popular Greek restaurant in the United States, according to their website. The Greek Islands has an open kitchen and will soon add a new fresh food display. Greek Islands imports extra virgin olive oil, wine, cheeses, seafood, olives, herbs and spices directly from Greece. The menu is extensive, offering hot and cold appetizers, soups, salads, family style dinner, children's menu, traditional favorites, seafood and desserts. Traditional Greek favorites include homemade gyros, Vegetarian Mousaka, Pastichio, Dolmades, Spinach Pie, Roast Lamb and more. Greek Islands services lunch and dinner. 200 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661. 1-312-782-9855.

The Parthenon Restaurant and Banquet Hall. The Parthenon is named after the majestic structure of the Acropolis in Athens. The popular Greek eaters opened on Halsted in 1968, making this year it's 30th anniversary . The menu features hot and cold appetizers, soups, salads, traditional specialties, pasta, lamb, chicken, beef, seafood and desserts. Seafood Specialties include Shrimp or Scallops Saganaki, Swordfish Shush Kabob, Braised Octopus and Stuffed Squid. Desserts include Baklava, Tiramisu, and Sokolatina - a light chocolate mousse cake. 314 South Halsted Street, Chicago, Illinois 60661. 1-312-726-2407.

Pegasus Restaurant & Taverna. Pegasus is the legendary winged horse of Greek mythology. Pegasus Restaurant & Taverna "Offer the food of the Gods..." This Greektown restaurant opened in 1990 with the goal of educating diners about the delights of Greek cuisine. Pegasus serves fresh seafood and traditional Greek fare.Greek specialties include Spanakopita, Pastitsio, Mousaka and Dolmades. Combination platters offer a chance to sample a variety of flavors. Wines are served by the glass or by the bottle. 130 South Halsted, Chicago, Illinois 60606. 1-888-558-2637.

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