Mediterranean in Downtown & River North

Nora — dependable italian in Streeterville.

Taqueria Express - Mr. Gyros — top-tier mexican in Near North Side. Order the Gyros. Louie Robinson: "These were amazing, the meat was fresh and juicy" [$]

Apolonia — top-tier mediterranean in South Loop.

True Food Kitchen — well-regarded mediterranean in River North.

Avli River North — dependable mediterranean in River North.

avec River North — established mediterranean in River North with a loyal following.

AMBAR Restaurant, Chicago — high-caliber mediterranean in River North.

The Purple Pig Restaurant — Streeterville italian that sets the standard.

Beatnik On The River — straightforward mediterranean in River North.

Sinya Mediterranean — top-tier mediterranean in River North.

LIA Tavern — River North italian that most people haven't found yet.

Sila's mediterranean Restaurant #2 — a Loop middle eastern find that regulars.

Ema — River North mediterranean that sets the standard.

Bereket Turkish Mediterranean restaurant (Halal Certified) — honest middle.

Olive Mediterranean Grill — under-the-radar mediterranean in Loop.

Taza Cafe — the Falafels leads at this top-tier River North middle eastern spot.

Nesh Mediterranean Grill — honest mediterranean in Loop.

Oasis Cafe — high-caliber mediterranean in Loop.

Serena's Grill (Gold Coast, Chicago) — top-tier mediterranean in Gold Coast.

Al-Diar Restaurant — River North middle eastern where the Lamb sets the tone.

The 101 Bar, Grill & Rooftop — one of Streeterville's strongest mediterranean spots.

BenjYehuda - Wells — honest middle eastern in Loop.

Roti Mediterranean Bowls. Salads. Pitas. — reliable mediterranean in Loop. The room fills up fast and stays lively. Good service that doesn't feel rehearsed. Preyas Shah: "The spicy hummus was a bit watery but other than that all ingredients were pretty good"

BenjYehuda - La Salle — a middle eastern spot in Loop.

Roti Mediterranean Bowls. Salads. Pitas. — a mediterranean spot in Loop. Leaves you full without breaking the bank. Good service that doesn't feel rehearsed, and wallet-friendly. Andrew Hizer: "This dish was perfectly seasoned and the Garlic sauce really made this dish for" [$]

SIFR — honest middle eastern in River North, where the Hummus is worth ordering.

IDOF - I Dream of Falafel — clean, consistent middle eastern in Loop.

Naf Naf Grill — straightforward middle eastern in Loop.

Kinzie Chophouse — reliable italian in River North.

Meli Cafe — neighborhood mediterranean in River North.

Jimmy's Gyros & Grill — neighborhood mediterranean in Loop.

Bandol Brasserie & Raw Bar — straightforward mediterranean in Loop.

Roti Mediterranean Bowls. Salads. Pitas. — a mediterranean spot in Loop. Good service that doesn't feel rehearsed. Henry Nieberg: "I'm partial to the chicken roti, but the falafel is some of the best I have ever had" [$]

Meli Cafe — neighborhood mediterranean in Loop.

Naf Naf Grill — straightforward middle eastern in Loop.

BenjYehuda - Wacker — a mediterranean spot in Loop.

Private Affairs — straightforward mediterranean in Streeterville.

Naf Naf Grill — straightforward middle eastern in Loop.

Greek Kitchen — a mediterranean spot in Loop.