Traditional Cypriot restaurant features tapas-style mezes and live weekend entertainment.
(312) 361-8375
820 W Jackson Blvd
Chicago,
IL
60607
41.878
-87.6477
Neighborhoods: Greektown, West Side
Hours:
Mon-Thu 4pm-11pm
Fri 4pm-1am
Sat 4pm-2am
Sun 12pm-11pm
Venus Greek-Cypriot Cuisine
Last updated 11.10.09
What People Are Saying About Venus Greek-Cypriot Cuisine
The Owner
Venus Greek-Cypriot Cuisine
Owner
Experience Chicago's only Mediterranean Cypriot Cuisine. Feast on the unique cuisine of Cyprus influenced by Middle Eastern, French, Italian and British invaders. Venus offers what a truly unique dining experience should be as it is a treat not only for the palate, but also for the eyes and ears as well. Dine in the vibrant Mediterranean surroundings; palm plants, green-shuttered window frames and a bar made to look like an ancient Greek warship. The preferred menu selection is the 14-course mezes, offering a mixture of traditional Cypriot dishes and several traditional Greek dishes.
The Editor
Contributor
Citysearch
In Short – With a bar shaped like an ancient boat and decor awash in yellow, green, white and red, this restaurant pays tribute to the island nation of Cyprus. The menu features a variety of traditional dishes like hummus, talatouri (homemade yogurt with cucumber and mint), grilled meat or seafood souvlaki. Dishes are available a la carte, but are best enjoyed as a meze, or tapas-style mixture of plates.
07/30/09
Not for me!
by Manolis
Last Saturday I went to Venus with a couple of friends for the first time and it will be probably my last.... First off the food was bland tasting and very expensive. Second the staff is not very attentive. I asked my waiter for bread 2 times and still didn't get it. Obviously he had a great conversation going with some girl at another table that didn't even look like a customer. I think she was part of the staff. That's not a way to treat your customers. Next time I'm going to Greek Islands instead!
- Pros: Located in greektown
- Cons: Too Expensive
06/01/09
Never again..............
by Hristo2007
I went to Venus a couple of weeks ago with my wife and let me tell you it was awful! The decor was beautiful however the food was bland and the customer service was awful. Our drinks were given to us promptly but the food wasn't. Our waiter hardly paid attention to us . He never came back to ask us if we wanted fresh wine or anything. Why should I go back?
- Pros: great decor
05/23/08
ok
by sarabbb
We went here last thursday evening with a party of 3. Were promptly seated and decor was very nice. Beautiful bar ship! However, it stops here. Food was below average at best. Not going back.
- Pros: nice bar
- Cons: below-average food
The Details on Venus Greek-Cypriot Cuisine
Message from Venus Greek-Cypriot Cuisine
- Greek Cuisine
- Extensive Wine List
Experience Chicago's only Mediterranean Cypriot Cuisine. Feast on the unique cuisine of Cyprus influenced by Middle Eastern, French, Italian and British invaders. Venus offers what a truly unique dining experience should be as it is a treat not only for the palate, but also for the eyes and ears as well. Dine in the vibrant Mediterranean surroundings; palm plants, green-shuttered window frames and a bar made to look like an ancient Greek warship.
The preferred menu selection is the 14-course mezes, offering a mixture of traditional Cypriot dishes and several traditional Greek dishes.
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