(312) 782-9855
200 S Halsted
(Adams Street)
Chicago,
IL
60661
41.87922
-87.647259
Neighborhoods: Greektown, West Side
Years in business
Established in 1971
Hours:
Sun-Thu 11am-12am
Fri-Sat 11am-1am
Price:
$$
Last updated 11.30.11
Category:
Restaurants, Catering, Wholesale Importers
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, Romantic Dining, Special Occasion Dining, Fine Dining, Brunch, Private Rooms, Date Spot
General Info:
Open 7 Days
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
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What People Are Saying About Greek Islands
Featured Review
Contributor
Contributor
The Scene – Mediterranean colors of coral and blue, white stucco walls and pale stone floors set the mood at this casual Greektown restaurant. Four large dining rooms are filled to capacity throughout the week, with servers running from pillar to post to keep up with brisk business. Dine with a big group--they'll make appropriate accommodations. Scream "Opa!" and nobody minds. – – The Food – Cheese is flaming everywhere you look. A recommended starter, aside from the traditional saganaki, is the taramasalata--a thick, creamy spread of fish roe, breadcrumbs, lemon juice…
Editor's Tips
- Parking:
- The restaurant offers complimentary valet parking.
| ambiance | 100.0% positive |
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| dessert | 75.0% positive |
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| drinks | 100.0% positive |
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| food quality | 91.30000114440918% positive |
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| menu variety | 50.0% positive |
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| overall | 75.0% positive |
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| return potential | 100.0% positive |
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| service | 70.59000015258789% positive |
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| value | 88.88999938964844% positive |
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| wait time | 66.66999816894531% positive |
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Delicious Medditerrian Foods
by hiwa
I and my friend went to the restaurant yesterday. The foods were very delicious. I ate meatball and rice pilafi. it was very delicious. I couldn't eat dessert because portions were very big!
Be sure to try the restaurant.
- Pros: very fast services
- Cons: very crowded
Terrific food; terrific atmosphere; terrific service
by dave71us
When asked what was on the menu, the owner took my friends and I on a tour of the kitchen and probably would have let us sample, but we didn't ask. The service was outstanding. Drinks were refilled, bread basket was never empty, and the food. Absolutely delicious Greek food. The price was totally reasonable. For two people including appetizer and entree + soft drink, it was around $40. One of my favorite restaurants in the world. Not to be missed!
One of My Chicago Favs
by kencitadel
By far best rest in Greek Town
Service is excellent even during dinner rush on week ends
Food is flat out great, quality, taste, portions, selection, etc.
Wait staff so effecient you wonder how any rest can top
Cost of meal is same as an Outback, Fridays's but his place is better than Gibson's, Morton.s. Cap Grill in quality and tatse.
Words do not do this place justice.
You can take clients, kids, family, a date, etc to GI.
I travel and eat out every week and this is in my top ten rest list on any continent, country, city, town, etc
Fish, pork, chicken, soups, salads, especially beet salad are beyond words
This palce defines value for dollar
- Pros: Fish, Pork, free valet park, salads, soups, service, wait staff
- Cons: desserts are blahhhhhhhhhhhh, but who cares
SOME OF THE BEST GREEK FOOD I have ever tasted1
by riddhi7
Delicious food, excellent ambience. Prices were a little high, but honestly the food was superb - I had Veggie Mousaka and I hate aubergine, but it was outstanding. My husband ordered the Spanakopita and loved it. The waiters made us feel rushed and even though previous review had said the place was baby-friendly, I defintiely did not feel that way. Our waiter, Dmitri positively scowled at the baby and did not do anything to put us at ease. However, the food, like I said, was out of this world!
- Pros: Food
- Cons: Service
Great casual for friends and family
by tnoves
My native greek friend says this is her favorite restaurant outside of Greece. I have been here twice, and can't wait for the next time. It's a beautiful restaurant, has great food, and a lively atmosphere. I would definitely recommend going with family or a group of friends. They have large tables and easily accommodate everyone. The decor is gorgeous, but not overdone at all. You feel like you're right in Europe. Tables are perfectly spaced, but it isn't necessarily romantic, but it works well as a place for a date with good conversation. Great menu and great value for what you get!
- Pros: Menu, food, atmosphere
- Cons: Not right downtown
The Details on Greek Islands
Place Categories:
- best greek food
- excellent service
- best ethnic greek restaurant
- recommend place
- great lively atmosphere
- worst experience
- best value
- delightful ambience
- excellent generous portions
- great menu
- good wine
- nice smokey taste
- authentic greek cuisine
- charming neihborhood
- excellent waiter
- best lamp chops
- excellent server
- recommend mostaccioli
- fast buck
- good conversation
- favorite restaurant outside
- good greek islands
- memorable meal
- rich flavor
- divine lamb chops

