Mythos
Chicago, IL 60618
Phone: (773) 334-2000
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Seeley Avenue
- Directions:
- El: Brown Line to Montrose
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 5pm-10pm, Sun 4pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Mythos – by Jennifer Olvera
(Photo by Jasmin Shah)
In Short
Two personable sisters oversee operations at this romantically lit, azure-walled storefront frequented by foodies. Couples engrossed in conversation dive into pastichio served in individual glass dishes. Meanwhile, groups pass flavorful, charred loukaniko sausage and gigandes, massive butter beans in kalamata sauce. Souvlaki, chicken reganate fresh-made spanakopita appeases by-the-books diners.
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Insider Tips
The ExtrasDesserts go beyond the norm with choices like house-made revani (semolina and egg cake that's soaked in honey).
Know Before You GoPlan on bringing a bottle of something since the restaurant is BYOB ($5 per bottle/six-pack), or plan on choosing from pop, mineral water or juice.
Fun FactAlthough the loukaniko is not house-made, it is prepared specifically for the restaurant.
User Reviews for Mythos
01/21/2008 Posted by Chicagolady67
First of all, the food is way better than greek town! Highly recommended, we ordered salad and chicken and it was so much better than we thought! the salads are big and SO delicious! The chicken is amazing, so mouthwatering we loved it! the host was so gracious and the cook even came out to see how we enjoyed our meal, needless to say we were speechless, the food is definitely out of this world!!!!!!
Pros: Ambiance definitely a pro! Service was great, food is definitely outstanding!!!
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful
01/19/2008 Posted by mrjustice
Our high hopes for this new Greek Restaurant in our neighborhood, were dashed. Very disappointing. We arrived early on a Friday night (6:15pm). Despite an empty restaurant, owner was pretentious about it being a busy night (tho she did have a party of 15 that came 45 mins. later), still it was obvious she had only a few other reservations, and many walk-ins came after us and got same "attitude". Next, they were OUT OF their signature dish – Braised Lamb. How can a Greek Restaurant not have Braised Lamb (esp. a "signature dish")? As for alt. of ordering Lamb Chops -- way overpriced at $28 (table next to us ordered it later, which we saw were thinly sliced, and appeared overcooked). Next, Sagnaki is not flamed at table (they claim to flame in kitchen - dubious as no taste of brandy) and no fun. Our Entrée of Roasted Greek Chicken was very salty and no “greek” seasoning could be tasted; and our 2nd enree described as ground beef and lamb, were like 3 small hamburgers, and were grossly undercooked (even after we complained and it was brought back to kitchen for re-cooking, it was still dangerously raw in the middle). Egg Lemon Soup side was bland, with no lemon taste. Veggie side was june peas and tasted ‘canned’. What happened to Okra or Eggplant as a Greek side (not even on menu). Finally, despite being the earliest customers to arrive and place our order, our main dishes did not arrive at our Table until 7:45 -- 1 1/2 hours after we ordered! NOT RECOMMENDED.
Pros: Local Ravenswood Locale for Greek Restaurant; and BYO.
Cons: Food was NOT satisfactory; and, Kitchen was outrageously slow -- 1 1/2 hr wait to eat.
0 out of 2 people found this review helpful
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