Katerina's

7 reviews

(773) 348-7592

1920 W Irving Park Rd
Chicago, IL 60613 41.9542 -87.677

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Neighborhoods: North Center, North Side

Last updated 5.10.09

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In Short – This cozy restaurant and lounge gets a dose of intimacy from brown-toned walls, candlelit tables and green velvet chairs. Regulars come for friendly hospitality from Katerina herself, plus nightly shows of jazz, blues, funk, Latin and Greek music. A wide selection of Greek wines pairs nicely with orektika--Greek-style small plates--such as baked eggplant with feta or taverna meatballs. Mediterranean-inspired entrees include spanakopita and pork medallions with sauteed mushrooms.

User Reviews (7)

02/06/09

"Guitars of FIre" brilliant jazz at KATERINA'S

by JazzCritic

New Discovery: jazz trio "Guitars of Fire" at Katerina's: I'm a regular on weekends at Katerina's and must say that, as a restaurant, it's first-rate. Katerina Carson is a gracious hostess and music connoisseur. Personal favorites on the menu are the tomato-scallion dip and pork medallions (Greek style). Katerina regularly features famous artists, some of whom I've reviewed elsewhere (e.g. Grazyna Auguscik, Goran Ivanovic). I was astonished to discover an amazing new talent this last Wednesday: Guitars of Fire. The band features duelling virtuosos Gregory Dobrov and Jeff Burns who are propelled by the percussive skills of Joe DeJohns. Their music is a collage of influences and original brilliance. Their sound is perhaps best described as "Friday Night in San Francisco" collides with European jazz. I was able to acquire a demo CD of their music but am told that the first formal release is forthcoming only this summer. Guitars of Fire play once a month (first Wed.) with the superb Rumba Flamenco ensemble "Guitarra Azul"--also a phenomenal musical experience.

Pros: Music and Food
Cons: Parking can be a bit tricky on weekends

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01/14/09

Katerina's has Fantastic musicians and Excellent Food

by stupiddy

Katerinas is a premier place to hear Jazz. Along with the Green Mill Katerina's only hires the best jazz musicians in the city. The food is great by the way. Some of the appetizers, I think I had a fruit plate with some kind of syrup on it that was one of the best I have ever had.

I have seen a number of groups there including Guitarras Azul...unbelievalbe....Rio Bamba....my favorite, and Andy Brown....

The music is superb, the service is real, and the look of the place is really romantic. If I'm by myself ...I just sit at the bar and being a woman I can tell you it's a very comfortable place to be alone in.

I dig it!