There’s something about Greek food that just hits, right? Maybe it’s the char on the lamb, or that first bite of crispy spanakopita that makes you wonder how something so flaky can be so perfect.
Whatever it is, Illinois does Mediterranean food like it’s second nature and these Greek spots prove it. Forget the tired chain restaurants you’ve seen a thousand times.
These family-run places are where you’ll find food that actually feels like it came from Greece, not some factory kitchen. From savory gyros piled high with tender, marinated meat to baklava that melts in your mouth, each bite is a little piece of heaven…