The food was absolutely excellent. Everything was so fresh and crunchy. I loved it. I got the rice…read morebowl with the chicken gyro and added cucumbers, green peppers, red onion, tomatoes, and Taziki sauce. The only thing I would make a suggestion on is to provide a little more to tzatziki sauce. The service was great. Very friendly. The owner was in the restaurant and I had a quick conversation with him. The atmosphere is honestly what kept me in there. They have the option to sit outside or dine inside and I opted to dine inside. The decor on the walls is lovely and the traditional music that they play inside is also nice. Will definitely be back.

I hate leaving this review. I ordered the Gyros combo through Door Dash and it was horrible. It was…read moreprepared as ordered with 2 very thin slices of tomato and the sauce on the side. The meat was really thick and I was excited to bite into it. It looked delicious. It was... juicy. It dripped when I bit into it like a smash burger. It was the consistency of a mushy meatloaf. I could only get one bite down and had to throw it away. I can't even describe the taste because I just wanted it out of my mouth. I have never eaten here. I don't know if this is a one time thing or they are prepared like that every time. Maybe the meat wasn't mixed properly or cooked long enough. I hope it was a one off problem. I won't be taking a chance and ordering again though. I wish them well.

Food was fresh and authentic! Gyro meat was cooked to perfection, tender and the best in the area…read morehands down! Greek music playing - makes you want to dance! Spot on service and very polite, friendly and fast! The decor is tranquil like your sitting outside at a table enjoying a meal home cooked by YiaYia! The kids menu was perfect even though we didn't order from it. We were there for lunch and the appetizers are enough for two people. The olive oil is so fragrant, the bread is fresh baked and amazing. I wish I would've tried the stuffed pepper soup, but Avgolemono is my favorite. I just wish they had a generous bowl of Youvetzi that was flavored with lamb shank!!! It's my go to Greek comfort food - My YiaYia's was the best! I will have to return to sample their desserts! I hope my favorite is on the menu... Galaktoboureko!

This is going to be a mixed review because my husband loved it and I thought it was "OK"…read moreThe staff is very pleasant and courteous and the place is very clean. The floor was very slippery around our table and for someone unsure of their step, this made me very nervous. Started with saganaki and lemon soup. My husband thought they were both delicious, unfortunately I thought the cheese was lacking and the soup was not think enough. There were huge pieces of chicken in it though. I had the special - Youvarelakia - which are the herbed meatballs in lemon sauce. The meat was "very herb-y" to the point of almost overwhelming the meat taste. Once again, the sauce was too think for my liking. Husband had the Youvetsi and thought it was delicious. We both brought leftovers home

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.

I have been eating here about every 3 weeks for over a year. That's not often enough. Well worth…read morethe half hour drive. My favorites are the cauliflower, falafel & eggplant wraps. Superb appetizers too. The funghi mushrooms are superb as are the grape leaves. The labana is almost as good & baba ghanouj. The house salad is excellent. I have not ordered any of the meat dishes but they surely do smell great. My grandson says the chicken shawerma & chicken kabob are outtasite. All is made to order so relax & wait for it.

We decided to give Mishkenut another try after a few years not patronizing the place. We walked in…read moreand saw tables where people were eating but no hostess or person to seat us. The woman in the kitchen came out and asked if we were doing take out. NO, we wanted eat in. She was so rude. She told us it would be a long wait and they were closing soon. We could sit if we wanted but we might not be served. She would see what she could do. Lady, this is your business. You make your money by taking care of your customers. If you are rude and have an attitude, you get bad reviews and people do not return. Too bad because the food has always been good.

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.

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.

One of my family's favorite restaurants!! We your bowls and friendly service. Definitely recommend !read more

Have to immediately put this out there... service was great!!…read more I yelped fast casual on a road trip. Amba was a little off off 55 but o simply didn't want some of the more traditional fast casual spots. So we selected Amba. We pulled up, and there was one table of customers. The atmosphere Ilic's clean but had a hamburger joint feel to it. I started to question if this was the right choice. If you stop reading before what I have to say below, trust me you'll love this place. We walked up to the digital menu which has a feel of a franchise even through the rest of the restaurant feels like an independent mom/pop joint. So I order a bowl- rice, greens, falafel, cucumber/tomato mix, picked onions, olives, traditional. Hummus and feta. Then we get to the sauce... I'm simply overwhelmed with all the choices. The nice man behind the counter gave me a little dollop of 5-6 sauces and they were all amazing... ! You can't go wrong with any of them. I went with The Amba sauce but really they all were so flavorful! My bowl was huge! More than I could eat in one sitting (similar to the quantity of a chipotle bowl which I also can never finish). The falafel!!! Oh my! Probably one of the most flavorful falafel that I've ever had. Yum! Yum. Yum! My husband had the chicken shawarma ... he said his was awesome, I'm pretty sure awesome chicken shawarma was no where as good as my falafel. I'm not a soda drinker, but if I was, I'd be super excited about their no HFCS soda. All flavors are made with real cane sugar! I was super happy with yelp's suggestion. Next time we pass through, we will be back!

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 ordered an app and an entree to go and everything was delicious! I went with the gyros and…read moredolmades. My food tasted fresh and flavorful!

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

06/23/2026 Second stop on the road heading West and my wife…read morefound this excellent restaurant in the middle of Joliet. Our waiter, Nick was very patient in answering all our questions and very personable. We started with the spread sampler which was plentiful. My wife had read how their steak was "amazing" so we went with the Mprizola (a 16 oz steak) that was served perfectly and was an excellent cut of meat. Paired with the steak we shared the grilled vegetables which were also excellent. Knowing we were heading for a wedding and probably "too much" food, we passed on any dessert. Thought about stopping in on the return trip, but ended up taking a different route. Next time though...

Saganaki was delicious -great drink choices friendly wait staff- liked dessert choices especially…read morethe lemon cake-yummy