The ambiance was calming but bright; service was very attentive and the food was delicious…read more We especially enjoyed the table side presentation of the pork gyro. And don't sleep on the spanikopita sticks!

This is a lovely restaurant with a good menu. We started with the Manouri ($11) and the Spanakopita…read moreSticks ($12). The Manouri was very interesting, but I didn't love the Spanakopita Sticks. Complimentary hummus was included. My husband and I shared the Vegetable Orzo ($17) as our main. It was rich and delicious. We tried the Ekmek ($11) for dessert. It's a bit pricey for just a casual meal in the region, but the dishes are a little more elevated and unique.

Just finished my gyros, fries and baklava and ohmygosh it was soooo good. Everything was super…read morefresh. The fries were so hot, I almost burnt my fingers, sneaking one out of the bag on the way home. The baklava tasted like it was made this morning. It melted in my mouth. The gyros is something special. And I've never found a restaurant that does it better than the Parthenon. We have friends and family that go straight here when visiting from out of town. There's no other place for Greek food! Believe me, I've tried.

I spent half last year in Athens, Greece. This is the closest to what I ate there that I've had…read moresince coming back. The coffee was perfect. The village salad had a slight change with the addition of banana peppers, but still very authentic. The gyro platter was delicious! The only thing missing was tomatoes, which I don't like anyway, so no miss for me there either!

Very good food! I got a gyro and we also tried the feta fries, everything was incredible. Comes…read morewith a greek salad that was nice and refreshing. Service was polite and helpful. I will definitely be returning!

Lunch for 2 was 51$ and was good food. Just over priced for a grab and go Greek…read more Drive up the road to garlic guy, they have the best affordable and quality food

I came here for one thing and one thing only: the flaming saganaki…read more IT WAS SO GOOD. The lemon really makes it top notch. I think the waiters were confused as to why I was only ordering one item, but I had too many food places to try. The free bread and olive oil were lovely. They use some high quality olive oil and you can tell. Service was FAST. They don't mess around. It was clean and cute inside. I'd love to return for a full meal.

During a work trip to Chicago, I decided to check out Greektown, and after reading the online…read morereviews and getting recommendations from my hotel, I was told Greek Islands was one of the best spots for authentic Greek food. The moment I stepped inside, I felt like I had been transported to a small Greek taverna. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and our server was incredibly friendly and welcoming. One of the highlights for me was being able to order and converse in Greek, it made the experience feel that much more authentic and special. Of course, I couldn't decide on just one dish, so I had to order a little bit of everything. Why not? The saganaki was absolutely delicious and is definitely a must-try. The avgolemono was decent and comforting, though it wasn't quite as memorable for me. The pastitsio was a bit of a mix. The flavor was delicious and packed with that classic Greek comfort-food goodness, but unfortunately, the béchamel was overcooked and had become too firm. Overall, between the friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and flavorful food, I had a very good experience at Greek Islands. There are still plenty of classic dishes I'd like to try, so I wouldn't hesitate to come back the next time I'm in Chicago.

Tried a salad. The hummus has curry in it. Greek dressing is ok, light, need extra. Good tzatziki…read more Garlic just ok. Spiced chickpeas just ok. Feta just ok. Lettuce is iceberg. I do like the chicken gyros and chicken plates here.

The was really very very good! I had a meat (lamb and beef mix) gyros, it was as good as anything…read morein Chicago. My wife loved her Greek Power Bowl. Nice ambiance and a very attentive staff. Really enjoyed this place.

Got the gyro dinner and the Greek salad. Big serving for the dinner but could use more pita bread…read moreand "Greek sauce". My husband really enjoyed it. I had the Greek salad. The chicken was super tasty and I loved the block of feta. Although, for 15.00, I could get double the salad and chicken and get pita bread at another local Greek restaurant. I would suggest adding more to the salad for the price of 16.50. I will try something different next time but I think my husband will stick with the Gyro dinner and we will just ask for more sauce and pita bread.

Took advice from Yelp reviews and chose The Village for lunch while heading to Blumen Gardens for…read moretheir holiday open house! More of a "hole in the wall" diner....but you could smell the food just walking through the door! The girl working the counter was most accommodating and friendly! Came for the creamy lemon rice soup and wasn't disappointed!! Delish!! Couldn't decide on entree so I opted for the $17.00 plate with pork skewer and taziki (sp) sauce soup and spinach pie! Was looking forward to trying their Pastitsio but they were out of it. Spinach pie was a very good second choice! Only downside was no liquor license and we didn't think to ask if we could byob.... They served fountain drinks and nice jugs of cold water ....one infused with cucumbers which was a nice touch. All in all very good food and way more affordable than a fancy Greek (or Mediterranean ) restaurant. Didn't have room for dessert. But looked like some nice offerings. I would go back...even if it were just for the soup!

Splurged on the KTima Biblia Chora red wine. Very smooth! Server Joe was very attentive and…read moreknowledgeable. Olives & Feta appetizer was tasty as was the Greek lemon soup. Greek salads were fresh and authentic. Grilled calamari was tasty but could have been better plated/ presented possibly on crisp spinach(?) Noticed most plates passing by weren't too well finished. Bread served either wasn't fresh or just very bland. 5 layer carrot cake was very tasty. Baklava though large, was just so-so. Though the room we sat in was only 1/2 full the noise level was disturbing. Needs fabric on walls, cloth drapes, sound baffles. Or carpeted floors. At this price point I did expect more.

A great, hidden restaurant. Please ignore the entitled people posts complaining about the silliest…read moreof things, "not having enough of this or that." We were greeted quickly by the owner and seated promptly. The restaurant is well lit, clean, and warm during these cold months. I ordered an old fashioned and an appletini. They were great. My entrée was the chicken breast pasta. The pasta had a nice doughy taste, so I know they make their pasta fresh daily. Parking is adequate by the Metra line. It is an odd spot, but for sure, it's worth a try. Ignore the entitled posts, as I mentioned. This is a 5 star restaurant. I'll be back.

As parents we have all been there.. the sudden "I have to go potty" from the kids in the backseat…read morein the middle of the tollway this place was the cleanest looking of the choices and I decided to try my luck. These people where not only accommodating but some how my girls walked out with cherries, soft drinks, lollipops and I'm pretty sure a whole damn meal if we stayed any longer can't wait to go back soon for dinner! Your welcoming employees will have me spreading the word!

Psistaria Greek Taverna is truly a taste of authentic Greece! The food reminds me so much of my…read moreGreek Yiayia's home cooking, full of flavor, comforting, traditional, and made with so much heart. The portions are generous, and you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Some of my favorites are the lamb chops and the chicken spinaki, chicken breast stuffed with spinach, feta, and spices, topped with melted cheese and egg lemon sauce. Absolutely delicious! The flaming saganaki, octopus, fried zucchini with skordalia, and Greek village salad are also must-orders. It's almost always packed, and for good reason. Getting a table can be a challenge, but the incredible food and authentic Greek experience are completely worth it. Every meal feels like being transported straight to Greece. Love, love, love this place. You truly can't choose wrong here!

The former JD's Que and Brew has been transformed into a lovely fast casual Greek restaurant with…read morecounter service. There is even a bar are with counter seating and three - five tables (two standard height and three counter height. There is a monstrous screen behind the bar for sports, but they mostly show videos of Greece, but they are mesmerizing videos of a beautiful country. It's a cleaner version of Dengeo's. And, dare I say, better version. Except for their avgolemeno soup. Such a weak travesty. Please fix this. It's just a watery mess. However, everything else is delicious. I ordered the Greek Chicken with their lemon-butter rice. They debone the chicken and serve atop a mountain of their rice. If also had their potatoes (which are good) but the rice is magical. The first time we went, they had a serve yourself soda fountain and they since got rid of it and sell soda in bottles and cans. They do still have a self-serve water station. Once you order, staff will bring to your table, so please tip when you order or leave on the table as they do come by and clear your table as well. It is first come first served and you grab your own tables. I've been there on weekends and weeknights and they get pretty packed. The food is flavorful and quite tasty. The portions are huge so you're definitely going to bring something home. Nostimo is now in our rotation of places to go in a pinch and they do have an outdoor seating area, too.

Simple good Greek cuisine in an informal atmosphere. The staff makes rounds in the dining room to…read moregreet or assist you. They have the yummiest Greek potatoes. My usual go to is the chicken kabobs. Every thing is hot, fresh and tasty. We go often and haven't been disappointed!

we had my daughter's bridal shower there on Sunday and from top to bottom everything was perfect…read more From the manager George who set everything up from the beginning to the servers who took great care of everyone it was such a great time. The food for 40 people was outstanding, this is the best run restaurant I have ever encountered. On top of all that this place is impeccably clean!

Overall (A-) This place is really good and tastes exactly…read morelike it did when I last visited. Great safe bet place for Greek Food. Value (B) It is a bit pricey but not too bad around $35/person for lunch for 2 and an appetizer. They have a small plates menu which might be the lunch menu. Service (A) Excellent friendly and polite service. Got the food out fairly fast. And waitstaff was super nice and respectful. Even packed up the leftovers- did a great job Food (A-) I got the combination plate and it tasted exactly how it did 20 years ago. This is both a positive and a negative. Taste was excellent - especially the lamb, meatballs and sauce over the rice and dolmas. Great portion size also. Will get stuff. Came with potatoes and veggies. On the negative it tasted very heavy. I was expecting it to be "lighter". Not sure I am describing it correctly. I am going to order it again as it's excellent but I think I am eating a ton of butter and or oil. Maybe I am not but something gave it the heavy feel. Also with bread service - I appreciate they provide it but feels very 90s. Thr bread was okay and the butter was the small little packages of butter. So I really do like this place and am being overly critical so I would strongly recommend going for a safe bet Greek place. My recommendations for them 1. Too many options on the menu - need to skinny it down 2. Higher quality bread and butter 3. An actual simple lunch menu. Would have loved a combination plate lunch portion for $16.99 vs a dinner portion at $25.99