We dined at Ithaki a couple of weekends ago, and now I'm counting down the days until we move to Chicago--this spot is definitely going into my regular rotation. The restaurant has a sexy, modern vibe while still feeling comfortable enough to dress casually. It's perfect for a romantic date night or celebrating a special occasion. We ordered a bit of everything: spreads, zucchini chips, and saganaki--all delicious. But the standout starter was the avgolemono soup. It was incredible--I could honestly eat it every day. For our mains, we shared the souvlaki, lamb chops, and youvetsi. I'm usually not a lamb person, but even that impressed me. Everything was so good that I completely overindulged (no regrets, especially since we were leaving the next day). If you're looking for a Greek restaurant with a fresh, modern feel and amazing food, Ithaki is absolutely worth a visit. read more

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Ithaki was GREAT!!!! The inside is absolutely beautiful & pretty big. You feel transported to Greece when you walk in & I immediately felt like I was on vacation. We were able to get a reservation very last minute on a Friday, it was not super packed at all. We ended up sitting at the bar which was quick and had good service. We got 3 spreads, saganaki, martinis and salads. My favorite was the village salad and the saganaki. Very fresh and good portion sizes (not huge but not tiny). Cannot wait to come back here!! read more

Ithaki Estiatorio - Spreads (3) - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I really wanted to like this place because the design and ambiance are beautiful, and the food itself was decent. Unfortunately, the overall experience was disappointing. The service was very poor -- our server seemed inexperienced, inattentive, and not well-trained. Because of that, we left a lower tip than usual to reflect the level of service. What made the situation worse was the manager following us and questioning why we didn't leave a minimum 20% tip. His tone came across as unprofessional, confrontational, and frankly inappropriate. Tipping should reflect the experience, and being pressured or challenged about it is unacceptable. On top of that, the atmosphere didn't feel authentic at all. Playing deep house music in a Greek restaurant felt out of place and took away from the cultural experience. Overall, while the space looks great, the service, management behavior, and lack of authenticity make this a place I would not recommend. read more

Ithaki is the newest restaurant in the historic Greek town and it lives up to the historic neighborhood expectations while adding a modern flare. Ithaki offers a full menu of authentic Greek cuisine, so much so we were a little overwhelmed by all the options on the menu! Thankfully our server Thanos was more than helpful by giving us his personal recommendations and favorites! All the food had great flavor, and exceeded our expectations. Our highlights were absolutely the 'Lamb Ribs' for starters, and the "Souvlaki" and "Pastitsio" for our entrees. Listen to me and listen clear do no skip dessert! It is totally worth it cheers to the pastry chef because everything was AMAZING especially the "Mango Froyo Swirl" the "Lemon Possets" and the Chocolate cake! I recommend giving Ithaki a visit if you're in the Greektown neighborhood read more

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Beautiful decorated restaurant, with modern aesthetic. The appetizers were great and her server checked up on us multiple times. Even was able to change out some drinks that we don't like. The entrées were OK, I felt like they were not worth the price and the taste was mediocre overall this place you can come to if you probably want appetizers and drinks with a nice aesthetic. read more

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Came to celebrate one my friends birthday. We ordered a variety of plates and shred them. The octopus was really good. The squid ink pasta was my favorite. The lamb chops were also really delicious. The Greek beer and drinks were very good. Our server, Thanos, was the best! He needs a raise lol! The place was very chill and good vibes. Not too loud. Wonderful experience and would definitely recommend. read more

Ithaki Estiatorio - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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We were recommended some popular items to try by our server, Thanos, who is from Greece and clearly enjoys them. The pastitsio reminded me of a cheesy lasagna, and the lamb ribs were very tender. It's a fairly new restaurant, but with its beautifully dim ambiance, authentic Greek menu, and delicious dessert, I can definitely see it sticking around! In addition to great suggestions, he was also an amazing bartender and server! read more

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Tried this new Greek spot overall, a very good experience. The staff and ambiance were great. There is a somalier who gave a great wine recommendation and we ended up ordering multiple bottles For food we had a group and tried A LOT! We started with: Octopus 4/5 - great flavor but portion was small for the price, the four of us basically got one large bite each Saganaki 5/5 - what you would expect but perfectly delicious Spanakopita - can't say bc I didn't try but my friends said it was mid Zucchini chips - 5/5 - delicious. Would rate these as the best I've had in the city. Lamb ribs - 3.5/5 good but nothing to write home about. Still solid though if you like ribs. Mushrooms - 5/5 i'm not even a mushroom person, but these were absolutely amazing. Must get item. For entrees we each got something different and shared. My husband got the red snapper special and for $85 dollars we were sorely disappointed. It was a good portion but just very mediocre. They did prepare it well at the table though. My other friend ordered the grouper and also wasn't impressed with the flavor. So I would ship the fish here. I got the lamb chops which were delicious and it was a good portion. Would highly recommend. My other friend got the steak frites and it was also delicious. I gave him flack for ordering steak at a Greek restaurant, but I'd have to say I would recommend that as well. Again, overall tasty and great service! Lyra is still number one for me but worth the try. read more

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the second I stepped into Ithaki I was in awe. This place was absolutely stunning and I can't believe this was my first time here. The vibes and service were so perfect. We had a server from Greece so it made the experience super authentic! The food was delicious. We loved the Greek fries and steak frites, saganaki and all the cocktails. The lamb ribs were fire too read more

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1. Village Salad - heirloom tomatoes, red onions, cucumber, bell peppers, kalamata olives, dill, oregano, barrel aged feta 2. Wood Oven Octopus - fava beans, marinated onions, olive oil, burnt lemon 3. Red Snapper - olive salsa, fennel pollen 4. Saganaki w/ lemon 5. Lemon Possets - lemon custard, raspberry dust, edible flowers 6. Loukoumades 7. Lamb Chops - fresh oregano, grilled lemon 8. Forest Mushrooms 9. Braised Beef Cheek - hilopites noodles, kefalotyri 10. Turmeric Pickled Vegetables Great presentation on all the dishes and portions are shareable. I'd recommend everything we ordered. Village Salad was vibrant and fresh. Octopus and lamb chops were seasoned and tender, not dry. I highly recommend the red snapper if there's at least 4 of you. Forest Mushrooms and beef cheeks were very flavorful. Our waitress was friendly and helpful. I like that there was ample space between tables and no loud music. This is my new favorite Greek restaurant in Greek town now. read more

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Service was very nice and the food was delicious. Noise levels were a little high and it was hard to hear each other. We had: - Taramasalata: good portion with bread/veggies for dipping - Mussels: unique and delicious broth - Lamb Ribs: tasty but lots of bones - Squid ink pasta: tender noodles with a ton of crab - Beef Cheek: tender meat - Bougatsa: rich custard and flaky pastry - Sokolatopita: fluffy cake, would have liked ice cream with it to cut the richness (and justify the price) Overall, we had a good experience and would come back! read more

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This past summer, I came with my auntie and mom. Service here is impeccable. I value servers so much as the work they do is often underrated. There were things he did (i.e., refilling waters or replacing silverware) that I didn't even see him do! No need to ask and by the time you noticed, it was already done. Exquisite. The inside is beautiful, relaxing & calm. The atmosphere prepares you for the meal. We ordered Roasted Beets, Squid Ink & Dungeness Crab, Red Snapper, & Greek Fries. Never order beets if you're not a beets person. My mom enjoyed them. On a better note, the Greek fries were good. After many watched culinary shows, I finally got the opportunity to try Squid Ink Pasta. Delicious! Now for the main event... the red snapper. As you can see from the picture, we could have licked the plate clean. It was so tasty and melted in my mouth. Enjoyed my experience and my food thoroughly. 9/10 read more

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Having lived in so many cities in the "Good Old U.S. of A.", I've treated myself to any and everything each city offered me. San Francisco's Chinatown is very Chinese and very good Los Angeles's Korea town is exactly that - Korean food that really delivers New York's Little Italy gives you everything Italy has to offer Kansas City just kills it with BBQ and last but certainly not least is - Chicago's Greek Town completely captures the distinct flavors of olive oil, feta cheese, garlic and lemon making you feel like you're eating in the Greek Isles. I've eaten in many restaurants here in Chicago's Greek Town; and all have been very good. Tonight at Ithaki Estiatorio us six dove right into their very eclectic menu: * The Braised Beef Cheek were sensational * Their Lamb Chops were hearty, cooked perfectly and seasoned very "Greek" - we Loved Them * Crab Spaghetti - was my FAV and we demolished it * Lavraki - is the Greek word for sea bass, with a fresh and light ladolemono dressing, and man was it good * Hamachi - wonderful * Saganki - Fried "Flaming" Cheese - Loved the dish / Loved the presentation * Wood Over Octopus - delectable * Grilled Eggplant - ever so Greek and ever so savory * A couple of bottles of Skouras 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon and this meal went into The Record Books! With food this good and a very beautiful dwelling in which to eat this food Ithaki Estiatorio should have and could have a Five Star Review; and I believe they will - very soon. They are very new and the growing pains are slightly showing. This intricate and complicated food was taking a bit too long coming out of the kitchen. The wait staff needs to brush up (just a little) on clearing plates that were done with and not bussing plates where people were not finished eating. I'm not knit picking, but.......... This restaurant is "THE REAL DEAL"! Small things like that matter and I'm sure Ithaki Estiatorio is up for the task on these minor corrections. I Loved Ithaki Estiatorio and will absolutely come back! read more

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Very good, modern Greek restaurant with a nice vibe. Located in the original location of the famed "Parthenon" restaurant (obviously demolished", this both a modern take on Greek cuisine with an apparent nod to the old Parthenon restaurant. Review is based on a single visit on a Saturday night, 2/7. I ate at the bar which is very large and well stocked with wine and sprits. Below are my notes on the food. (From the Chicago Restaurant Week menu which represented a tremendous deal). Interior: large, euro chic music and environs, with large wrap around bar and open kitchen. Tarmasalata: too much lemon? Unbalanced. Great presentation with fresh veggies , pita and bread. topped with Greek Salmon roe. Took it home but not my favorite. Sagnaki: great. Hard to muck up though, yes? Cod: with grilled onions, caviar, micro greens. Flavored from the wood fire, herb olive oil sauce, topped with Greek Salmon roe. Excellent and well prepared, presented. Chocolate cake: infused with cinnamon syrup. It's moistness, presentation and unique flavor profile made this stand out. Service: my bartender, Sam, and staff made me feel well attended without being annoying, Bathrooms spotless and aromatic. L read more

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Visited Ithaki Estiatorio a couple months ago and just now posting a review because I can't forget how great this place is! Delicious food and the experience was awesome because of how great the server was. Loved the drinks as well. I really recommend visiting. read more

I finally checked out that new Greek spot in Greek town which is exciting to have a new option. The second you walk in, you're hit with this gorgeous vibes, open spaces, with a beautiful bar. Our server was attentive without hovering, which is always a win, and seemed genuinely excited to walk us through the menu. Everything that came out with impressive presentation. It's the kind of place where you want to order way too much food just so you can try everything, and honestly, I'm already planning my next visit.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ It's a great spot for anything from a date to a group. read more

Ithaki Estiatorio - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I made Tuesday dinner reservations for 2. Good thing I did since the place was full. Lots of diners and it's a pretty big restaurant. It's very nice with Mediterranean charm and warm lighting and inspiration from the sea. The earth tones of the walls were very aesthetic. A full bar and a good selection of wines to serve ur alcoholic needs. My daughter couldn't stop smiling from the deliciousness of the food! Her favorite was the Youvetsi and it really was delicious. The braised lamb so fine and soft that I barely had to chew. The orzo actually tasted like rice even though it's a pasta. The Souvlaki chicken was to tender and juicy, probably the best chicken I've had in a while. The zucchini chips were light and crispy. The grilled Horta was awesome, I can't believe I ate dandelion:) Finally we had Sokolatopitta chocolate cake for dessert and it was just like the other dishes...so yummy! Our waitress Maria was also so friendly and they promptly cleaned our tables after every dish and kept refilling our waters. Prices were very reasonable considering the quality of the food. Delicious food and great service! read more

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Flavors were bland. Service & aesthetics were ok but does it even matter when the food isn't good. Flambeed cheese was the first snoozer as was the whole fish. Of course you get the dog & pony show of "flown in fresh from Greece" but the fish was on the rarer side of the aspect & could've used some seasoning. Pickled veggies could've used some dicing. I'm not the foremost expert on Greek cuisine but I'm convinced there's far better fare than this. read more

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Great atmosphere, beautiful bar and lighting. Nice to sit there in the summer with the windows open. Service was good, didn't try the food yet, just had a cocktail at the bar but everything looked amazing passing by. read more

Ithaki Estiatorio - Bar area - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Saw this new restaurant in Greek town, we tried it to see the modern Greek spin. Bottom line: good food but nothing special. Ordered 5 dishes and one dish stood out, lamb ribs - very nicely done bbq rib. The rest of the course was good but nothing really memorable. Good service and the interior design was great. I likely will go back to traditional Greek food places though. The price was on a higher end but nothing crazy given the inflationary period we are living in. A good dating spot but not somewhere I would be eager to go back. read more

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Loooooooooved the aesthetic here! It's so inviting, clean, and refreshing. This restaurant will give you summer vibes all year round! The service was quick and very attentive. Our server was friendly and helped us pick out some great options for our table. The roasted chicken is HUGE! It's half a whole chicken with roasted lemony potatoes, grilled tomatoes, grilled mini bell peppers, and white buttery rice. It was comfort on a plate! Loved that dish!! The apps were pretty good, however, the octopus was very small and thin. Compared to other high dining restaurants this octopus was a bit small for the price point. The lamb ribs were very tasty, they were like a Greek version of stick ribs. Spanakopita was light and crispy. The drinks were pretty good too, fresh and not too sweet. read more

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I was very excited to try this new spot since it's been so long Greektown has had a new opening! When you walk in you are transported to a Greek island. You'll see seashells on the wall and the beautiful bougainvillea climbing around the bar. The bartender and waitress were very nice. Bartender was from Athens and we spoke Greek. We ordered the octopus, a few spreads, horiatiki and souvlakia. Everything was delicious! read more

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There are a number of older Greek restaurants in Chicago's Greektown that, while worthy spots, have grown a bit stale. This why so I'm so excited that Ithaki Estiatorio opened. I visited it a few days ago and it was like a breath of fresh air. Not only is it going dishes in a high end way that other Greek restaurants in Greet Town aren't doing, it's bringing a modern and upscale ecstatic to the area. First, the food is amazing. I ordered the smoked lamb ribs, lamb chops, Greek fires, wood fired octopus and lemon possets for dessert. I heard they even fly in their seafood from Greece. All of the dishes are great, but my favorite of the night was the lamb chops. They were cooked perfectly and were very juicy and tender. I also enjoyed the Greek fires as the feta was delicious and the fires were perfectly cooked. Nothing I ordered that isn't worth getting again. Second, the restaurant itself is gorgeous and modern. It was dispensed with the hokey and corny decor of most Greet restaurants and replaced it with a slick modern feel with pops of color. Third, the service was excellent. The waitstaff at this restaurant is on par with any upscale spot in Chicago. My waitress was polite, attentive and brought out my food quickly. This is a must visit new restaurant. read more

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Got to this new Greek spot in Greektown on Halstead. Beautiful dining room that was warm and inviting. Staff were attentive and knowledgeable. Talked us through the menu and made recommendations. We had a three dip appetizer that was great. Really fresh veggies and a warm pita to pick up the dips. I had Pastitsio my Greek go to dish and my wife had the souvlaki. Both were amazing. I also had a classic old fashioned and it was spot on. We will be back. read more

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I am never really impressed with the restaurants in Greektown. I reluctantly agreed to try this and it turned out to be a great experience. The interior is large, warm and comfortable. And they seemed to handle several large groups of people without our service suffering at all. The food was excellent. It's more of a modern elevated Greek food experience. Everything we had was on point. I've never had such thinly sliced and tasty fried zucchini. From the (3) mezz selections to the fish, it was all perfectly executed. I also like that the location was a little further down the street from all the usual clustered Greek restaurants. This will be the only Greek place I'll be eating at when someone mentions eating Greek food. read more

AMAZING. A delicious, refreshing, light, yet filling and incredibly satisfying meal. A great way to reunite with old friends. I had the pleasure of visiting with some Greek ladies who picked excellent dishes. Among my favorites were the lamb orzo, the branzino, and the octopus. The cherry spritz drink was also delicious. The interior is tastefully decorated and lovely. Every server we had was knowledgeable and incredibly friendly. I would love to come back and try more... especially with new speakeasy coming soon! read more

I had the village salad and my friend had the butter salad both were good. We split the Greek fries and the okra, both were ok but I would not order them again. I asked for bread and without telling me I was charged $8. The bread was good, but the waiter should have been informed me of the cost. The place was nice inside and clean. read more

Very friendly staff. Service was helpful and attentive. We had the obligatory saganaki (flaming cheese). Okay, it's not obligatory. We shared the beet salad. One of us had the braised lamb entree and the other had the branzino. We shared the custard dessert that's served in an emptied out lemon. Everything was excellent. The walls are brick and the place is loud. Not at all specific to this restaurant, I ordered a shot of Jepsen's Malört. I had never tried it and had wanted to. I was totally unimpressed by its supposed nastiness. It's booze. read more

Pretty decent food. Good portions. We had the octopus appetizer, which was delicious, the spreads and the eggplant starters, which were all right. I also got the lamb chops main, which was a good portion. The wine (we had one from Cyprus) was bad. Service was attentive. The restaurant is pretty large. Might come back again for the food. read more

I had dinner here recently with some of my friends, and we were all raving about how amazing each and every dish that we tried was (and we tried a lot)! Not only was the food delicious, but the service was so great as well. They were on top of everything, sometimes before we even needed it! I definitely can't recommend this restaurant enough if you are looking for some great Greek food! Check it out! read more

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One of the more memorable meals I've had in months in Chicago. Lamb chops are an exceptional standout but everything was good, tzatziki, Lavraki fish, village salad and okra all excellent.Don't skip the chocolate and orange cake. 5/5 read more

The food is amazing and the atmosphere is airy and beautiful inside. Service was immaculate. The Red Snapper was delicious melt in your mouth. And the Squid Ink Pasta is on the temporary menu (but get it while you can) was delicious. Now I love beets and if you do too , go for it. It was pretty and nice addition to my plate. I need my vegetables. read more

Love it here! This is a new-ish restaurant and it's definitely worth stopping by. The interior is absolutely gorgeous! The food, cocktails, and desserts were all super yummy. Service was beyond amazing. I definitely recommend! read more

Went for an early dinner. Perfect time. We had some drinks which were fine. Nothing crazy. But the food was really good. Our favorite was the braised lamb on orzo. The flavor was 10/10. The Slovakia pork bowl was good too. The octopus was also our fav. Id order the octopus and braised lamb. Lane was a great server. Also a beautiful restaurant. read more

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This place is great. The food from appetizers to main dish to dessert were amazing. Very Greek, very authentic. The service was excellent, our server Maria described everything we ordered perfectly. She definitely took care of us and gave us perfect direction when we were ordering. We will for sure be back. Highly recommend! read more

Quick service, not authentic as Greek islands and descent food. Good place but not worth a second try

Ohh! This used to be Parthenon! Remember that. This is behind the people from Sapori and Butcher and the Bear. I had a Spanakopita. Everything was fantastic. read more

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Ithaki was the perfect mix of authentic food mixed with modern drinks and elevated taverna vibe. The bar was gorgeous and the drinks tasted just as good as they looked. Big fan of the spicy feta dip. Everyone was so welcoming when we walked through the door! Excited to bring my Greek family here. read more

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The food was amazing, we had a family style dinner which meant sharing appetizers! Squid, raw fish, bread, and pita chips. Our entrees were so delicious. read more

It pains me greatly to give any new restaurant 2 stars. The restaurant is new and beautiful and service was good. Sadly the food and the portion size fell so short that I could not give it a higher rating. 1. We had the saganaki which was good but too oily( a common theme with other dishes). We ordered the zucchini spirals fried zucchini. This dish I told my server Maria was woefully under seasoned and swimming in oil( I sent it back to her nothing was done to fix the situation and I was charged). My lamb chops were seasoned well but again swimming in too much olive oil. Biggest let down of the evening was the patstichio pasta dish. I ordered the entree for my 11 yr old the portion was so tiny she was still hungry afterward which I again mentioned to my server. I ended up giving 2 lamb chops to my kid or she would have left hungry. I make this pasta dish all the time but I include seasoning and tomato sauce both of which were missing here. The part owners used to own costas which I enjoyed very much. The other issue is price. Compared to all the other Greek restaurants in the area this is the priciest which I don't mind you pay for the ambience but the food needs to be able to stand up to the prices. The cocktails are good here though. I would recommend stopping in for a drink and go somewhere else for Greek food. Here is hoping that they fine tune the menu and listen to what guests dining have said read more

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