Parthenon Restaurant
Chicago, IL 60661-5406
Phone: (312) 726-2407
- Price:
- $
- Cross Street:
- Jackson Boulevard
- Directions:
- El: Blue Line to UIC-Halsted; bus: 8 to Jackson
- Hours:
- Sun-Fri 11am-12am, Sat 11am-2am
Editorial Review for Parthenon Restaurant – by Meghan McEwen
The Scene
Established in 1968, Parthenon is abuzz with waiters zipping around and patrons enjoying hearty conversation. Both stop frequently to yell "Opa!" when a flaming dish passes by. Murals of Greek landscapes and an appropriately classical touches, including faux colonnades, honor the restaurant's venerated namesake. Big Greek families, parties of friends, groups of co-workers and tourists choose the Parthenon for festive outings.
The Food
Traditional and creative Greek dishes come in huge portions, with a menu that offers a multitude of choices from whole fish to roast pig. The special saganaki (cheese flamed in brandy) is always a favorite, as are spicy gyros and delicious navy bean soup for starters. Pastitsio--macaroni baked with meat, bechamel sauce and cheese--and crispy phyllo-wrapped chicken are alternatives to the selection of lamb and seafood dishes. Chicken kefte, a good choice for fat content-watchers, are meatballs made with chicken and served with grilled vegetables.
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Insider Tips
Save MoneyIf you're very hungry and can't decide what you want, order the family-style menu, which comes with 12 different menu selections for $17.25 per person (two-person minimum).
The ExtrasCall a day in advance to order spit-roasted whole suckling pig for 12 people or more, $10.95 per person.
What to DrinkTry one of the 30 Greek wines, ranging from $15.95 to $35 for a bottle.
User Reviews for Parthenon Restaurant
10/02/2008 Posted by billbig
I spent the month of September in Chicago and went to the Parthenon several times -service was fine the food consistently good and the atmosphere is lively and spirited-being Greek I am not easily fooled-I have been in hundreds of Greek restaurants and ran one previously---I look for consistency and flavor-and since my first visit in 1972 I have never been disappointed--Chris,Jonna and the Chef run an outstanding business-you would be wise to try it and see for yourself!!!
Pros: food,service,valet,saginaki
Cons: none
07/30/2008 Posted by onimusha74
The service was fantastic, the waiter was very acute to the timing of the dishes. We (my girlfriend and I) had basically a little of everything on the menu, and everything was easy to split and share making it great for first timers or date night. The bathroom was clean, and the whole experience, it was a very good experience at that! was more than a meal it was an event. I will go again and again.
Pros: service, food
Cons: not enough locations
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