We went for restaurant week. I'd like to go back and eat off the full menu. What we had was very good. We had all of the items on the restaurant week menu between the three of us. I had chicken. Well seasoned! Also grape leaves with lamb inside. Service was good. read more

Noise is F ing UNBEARABLE. To have a normal conversation you are competing with the house Greek Techno music blaring in your ear. Food was simply ok but priced like its Michellin rated. Fancy/expensive gyros fall short. Brasino was nothing special. Hard Pass! read more

Had a great dinner at Mana. Wonderful food, great service, awesome cocktails, very cool vibe-nice music, great atmosphere, very exceptional service. I will definitely go back. Really nice dining experience. read more

The service and attention to customers was excellent; thank you so much for our 1st experience at Mana Greek food; we had chance to speak to Chef Monica to thank her for he tasty experience; we will be back! read more

màna - Greek Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

Hubs and I found ourselves kidless last night and had an impromptu date night at Mana! And we're so glad we did. It was amazing! We did it up. I had the white peach and rosemary spritz and he had the Euphoric (with green chili vodka, lime & dill) cocktail. Someone who wasn't our server gave us his drink recommendations and reinforced our picks (and then even told our server so we didn't have to!) The drinks took a little while and they comped them which we didn't expect but really appreciated. Our server was super knowledgeable about the wines and menu and very attentive. We ended up ordering the salmon crudo, crispy greens salad, mana spreads, saganaki, charred wagyu beef meatball and chargrilled chicken skewer. It was all DELICIOUS! I disagree with the review I read about the portion sizes being small. They were perfect (larger than we thought!) so we were STUFFED! We were going to skip dessert but then we saw this woman next to us enjoying some intriguing dessert in a bowl so when she caught us watching her indulge, we asked her what it was and she said we MUST get the rice pudding (with a brulee-style caramelized sugar crust)... so we did! And it was sooooo goood!! We loved the ambiance, the food and the service. Mana is an amazing addition to our hometown! read more

I don't know where to begin about this place. The food was some of the best, most authentic Greek food I have ever had. The quality of ingredients stood out along the simplicity of recipes. I am originally from New York and have Greek family. Everything we had was perfectly done. We came with a large party and ordered a la family style so we got to taste a lot of the menu. The octopus was perfectly grilled as well was the salmon. The meatballs were perfect and great for kids. The salads were huge and the feta they use, was of course sheep milk and delicious. The food tastes like you are in a quaint seaside restaurant in Greece. I hope everyone tries the food and tell Marcos hello. He was great. Btw our servers were so attentive and kind with a smile at every turn. Thank you for taking me back to food I remember when I was young. read more

The ambiance in this restaurant is fantastic. It is beautifully decorated, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere with a modern touch. The food was also excellent. We visited during Restaurant Week and had the prix fixe menu. The chicken was delicious, and the seafood pasta, though rich, was also very good. The service was great as well, though at times it felt a bit rushed due to the staff being very attentive. Overall, it was a lovely experience! read more

Not worth the money and not authentic Greek food!! We were so disappointed because we were really looking forward to a good dinner there. My husband ordered the lamb shoulder Fricasse. It was tender but had no flavor and wasn't lemony and the sauce was barely warm. It came with no rice or side dish . I ordered the tiger shrimp platter with rice and feta. It also had no flavor . The rice was bland and there was a red sauce that tasted like tomato paste. The table had no salt or pepper shakers so we couldn't even try to give our dishes any flavor! The spritz drink I had was good but cost $16 . Lastly , our bill had a 3% service charge added to our bill and was told it's for the rising prices of the restaurant business! What the hell is that about???? If I could give no stars I would!!! So disappointing!!! read more

màna - Greek Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

The food is fantastic - I've tried several dishes off the menu and have yet to be disappointed. My favorite is the grilled octopus appetizer, which is perfectly cooked. The pork chops are also absolutely amazing, full of rich Greek flavors and very generously portioned. The service at Mána is excellent, with an attentive and knowledgeable staff. The drinks and cocktail menu are great, too. The overall vibe of the restaurant, both inside and on the outdoor patio, is incredibly inviting and enjoyable. If you're craving authentic, high-quality Greek cuisine, you have to check out Mána. It's an outstanding dining experience that I can't recommend highly enough! read more

The food was good. However, the lemon soup had a different taste than what I'm use to. Will be back

Had a reservation for tonight at 8pm, was seated promptly but as we were seated the host told us the table wasn't for us and asked us to get up. Then the other host came over and corrected him and told him the table was for us. After all that we sat at our table over 20 minutes waiting for someone to bring us even water however no one ever came to our table. We finally just got up and walked out. The food looked delicious but the service has a lot of work to do. RIP Wild Monk read more

Went for a b-day dinner. It was hard to find any faults. Service was quick, friendly and attentive. Cocktails (Negroni) were refreshing. Apps were delicious (the trio spread with the most delicious pita bread) and the entrees (shrimp pasta and wagyu gyro) were spot on. The potatoes were crispy and delicious, the meat perfectly charred. The shrimp pasta dish was light and generous. The ambiance is also great. read more

Great food with a management problem. We had excellent starters, drinks, and main courses for my birthday dinner. Then the server offered a complimentary dessert for birthday, but that unfortunately they didn't have any that didn't contain my allergies. He suggested a drink instead, and I agreed, and then he said he would "confirm with his manager" first. Five minutes later he came back to tell me that his manager said NO. Such an awkward ending to an otherwise great dinner. The four of us spent $400, you'd think I'd be worth the extra $4 difference between the cost of dessert and a cocktail. It left a very bad taste in my mouth. read more

The food was fabulous. Service was fantastic. Loved the whole vibe of the restaurant. Definitely be back. read more

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Ambiance was 10/10 Service was normal. Although the water bottles they used and refill service was messy. I had more water on the table than in my glass. We had a table of 9 so we ordered pretty much everything on the menu. EVERYTHING was bland. Well, the wagyu meatballs were super flavorful but they were overcooked. Everything else was lacking in any seasoning. The drinks were better than the food.....but wouldn't go out of my way to get drinks there. Fix the menu, teach those chefs ho let to properly season food. Has potential. read more

Braised lamb was served cold over a bed of bland pasta. Roasted potatoes were not fully cooked. The saganaki was pretty good, so that's why I'm giving 2 stars. The restaurant looks great from an aesthetic perspective, but this doesn't make up for poor, overpriced food. Service was fine. read more

Amazingly delicious!! Absolutely everything we ordered was delicious. From our drinks to our appetizers and dinner all was incredibly amazingly delicious. Our waitress, Christen, was amazing. If you haven't visited, you're missing out. read more

Everything was delicious. I cannot stop thinking about that pistachio gelato. I will definitely be back!

We LOVED Mana! Delicious food and what a fun take on a Caprese stick with a Greek flair. It was so tasty, the vibe is great and the decor is fantastic. read more

Took my parents here last night, and while the food and decor were fabulous, the place was WAY too loud. We just moved to La Grange from Chicago, so my husband and I get the vibe they were going for, but wow. This was over the top. Couldn't hear one another at the table to have a conversation. Not only was there a DJ blaring, but they had violinists playing on-top of the music??? Anyways our server and food was really good! We were bummed we couldn't enjoy the overall experience. read more

They started us off with some olives and bread which were both good to indulge in throughout the meal. The wine we got was Florina, Greece and felt like it would go well with what we ordered. For starters, we got the village greek salad, and I loved the delicate flavors mixed with the bold and briny feta. The zucchini chips were crispy, however my favorite appetizer was the octopus. It was lemony, juicy, and had a earthy fava spread. Continuing on, we did the wagyu wood-grilled yeeroo's. It was fun to assembly one yourself, and the wagyu meat was tender. You can't go wrong with their salty and perfectly pan fried saganaki. The pastitsio layers of wagyu beef, kefalotyri (kefalotiri) cheese, a smooth béchamel sauce. The lamb chops were succulent and my favorite entree. The white wine came in handy for the wood grilled whole main lobster pasta. The pasta was in a creamy garlic and ouzo sauce with cherry tomatoes. The lobster kept up with the theme of being light and accompanying the dish well. for dessert, we had the kataifi galaktoboureko that was creamy and had a shredded phyllo pastry on top. The pistachio gelato was unreal, rich and creamy with a sprinkle of black volcanic salt and drizzle of extra virgin oil. Overall, I really am looking forward to being back for another round. read more

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I was really excited to see that a new restaurant was moving into Monk's space, and the overall aesthetic during construction seemed promising. I've gone with friends twice now, and unfortunately don't know that I'd return. Each time the noise level was out of control - between the really loud music and everyone else's table yelling to their friends, the only way to communicate is to yell. This also makes it hard to hear the servers and waitstaff. I understand the vibe that they are going for, but I think it can still be achieved at a lower decibel. The food was better the first time I was there. Nothing to write home about, but a different offering than what currently exists in La Grange. We tried the spreads, octopus and something else I can't remember. The first two were good. The second time I went we tried the meatballs, which came out looking like three dried hamburger patties. There was a side of tzatziki sauce, which was very much needed. But the food didn't resemble a meatball and was very bland. Cocktails have so far been the best part of both dining experiences, so my recommendation to anyone that's asked is go for a drink at the bar, then have dinner somewhere else. I really want them to improve both the food and noise level, because I think the space has potential and it is really pretty inside and out! read more

My Moussaka was smothered in bechamel sauce- almost inedible. The saganaki was good. The atmosphere is beyond noisy- could almost not hear my friend talk. The place is beautiful- tasteful decor. However, the noise level is deafening. I would rather eat outside. read more

Service was outstanding. Ambiance great. Shrimp cocktail was excellent! Food was good, but it's the overpriced cutesy stuff I've come to expect in the Chicago suburbs. Drinks - ridiculously overpriced & under-measured; for less than a shot from a $32 (retail) bottle, their price was $14! read more

The venue is beautiful and welcoming! I was so excited when we entered and was looking forward to a delicious meal! We were seated at a small table near the entry way -----no problem. The hostess and manager were very welcoming. Noise level is very high. We really had to talk more loudly to have a normal conversation. The trio of spreads was very good ----- good amount to be shared by four people. We both had chicken dishes. We were so disappointed that each dish had the driest chicken ever! The kebabs were not seasoned well ---the chicken was not at all juicy. I was so disappointed. I took my leftovers home but they held no appeal for me. The wine that I wanted for dinner was not available. The waitress suggested another; it was good. The outdoor seating area might be good for a drink and appetizer; it looks very inviting. Over all, some major improvements are needed. read more

When we first walked in, we noticed the beautiful decor. Outdoor seating too, awesome. We had delicious wine and my friend had a cocktail she really liked. The bartender was running around but was still very nice. We had grilled octopus and small apps. We really enjoyed our time and will try it again. It's new but so far, so good. read more

The ambience was beautiful. They also had live Greek musicians playing Zorba the Greek, and had staff and patrons participating. The food was unreal from appetizers to dessert. We will definitely being going back. Ask for Nicole! She was our waitress and she was phenomenal! Thank you for a wonderful anniversary dinner! S'agapo, Dana & Demitrius read more

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Best food ever. Very quick service. All of the ingredients are fresh and taste spot on. The drinks are very good as well. Ambience is fantastic. Excellent place to hang out or have dinner. Just fantastic. Going back like tomorrow. read more

màna - Waygu Gyro - Greek Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

Also was out on a Friday night, and yes, they had a DJ playing cool Jazzy music and a guy with a saxophone (not a trombone) walking around once every half an hour, really added to the atmosphere, not too loud but definitely loud, but then again the entire street was loud because of a summer fest up the street (live band). Make reservations because it was crowded, walk ups had to come back in 90 minutes. Also two sets of out door dining, one on LaGrange Rd, one on the side road, we would have considered them except the noise from the fest. Menus are not available online yet so we went in blind. They said entrees are large portions designed to share, they are or the are not. We had a group of 4 and split 3 appetizers, meatballs (which are actually larger, more like fat burgers), the spreads (tzatziki avocado, hummus and spicy feta) and saganaki. The meatballs and spreads came for three people it looks like (three meatballs, three pitas) and since we were four we had to cut up to share. I always thought apps should be offered with a sliding scale, so if there are four people you upcharge 30% and make it for four (hint, hint). All were excellent and I recommend, of note they don't bring the saganaki lit and it is larger than most we get. Two apps for four people would have been plenty. Entrees we tried the prawns (two giant prawns, heads and everything which were delicious but were a chore to take apart, plus the eyes stare back at you ;) ) the chicken skewers and the seafood pasta (I can't remember the exact names). All the entrees were good, plan to go back to try the salmon and one of the two lamb dishes. They also had a lot of chilled seafood appetizers and salads that looked good, and some sides that sounded good but we had figured we had too much food already (we were right). We did not try the wines this time, went for the cocktails. I don't recall them all (post a menu online!) but the blackberry gin drink was phenomenal (top of the list). At the end we managed two desserts, if you are full then 4 people can split a dessert, we split two by couples, one got the rice pudding (which they felt was more like tapioca, but I don't know enough to comment) and came with a brulee type caramelized sugar crust, and then we got the mango and chocolate mousse, which was good but we felt would be phenomenal with raspberries instead. Overall i give them 4 stars, not because they are not good enough for 5 stars but I want to visit them at least twice before giving them that last star. New location, lots of staff hustling, not perfect yet but definitely worth going for. Looking at about $70-90 per person with the whole apps/drinks/entree/dessert route. I could also see us coming in and getting all apps and sides and doing this tapas style. Also of note they have a 3% service charge, as that is a growing trend I note that for people that adjust tipping accordingly (tip creep is real). read more

Such a great place for dates or girlfriends get together. My friends and I shared a few of their appetizers - meatballs, beets, crispy potatoes (omg so good), and the spreads - everything was delicious. We had a few pregnant girlies with us and every mocktail and cocktail were amazing. Last we ordered dessert (this incredible lemon cookie with ice cream on top) and the waiter said it was on the house for the birthday we were celebrating! I cannot say enough about this place! read more

Nice evening out with the girlfriends . We had some of their specialty cocktails.. very good. Split the appetizers between the 4 of us and did not need a main course. Saganaki, mana platter, roasted potatoes, and the meatballs. Service and ambiance equally deserve recognition. Enjoyable evening read more

Loud. Way too loud. This isn't Randolph Street, it's La Grange. People like to talk to each other. I shouldn't have to yell or point to order. Flies. There are things you can do about this. Please do them. The space is beautiful. Servers are friendly, and very attentive. Wine list is tops, and my companion said his cocktail was excellent. Spreads plate was wonderful. So was the saganaki. Entrees were OK. I'd come back again with friends for drinks and apps outside (where it's QUIETER-on LG Rd!). I really hope this doesn't slide into the same bro-ish vibe that Wild Monk had. That would be a shame. Greek cuisine is so wonderful, that should be the focus. read more

Excessive in nearly every manner except for the portions; expect to pay way too much for way too little (one chicken skewer will run you $28). The music was way too loud, and the service nowhere near as responsive as one would expect from an all-but upscale restaurant. Having come for a celebratory moment, I had high hopes, but was very disappointed. read more

The food was pretty good. The service was good. But if you are going there to have a conversation with your friends, loved one, or whatever -- beware! The greek band is so loud that conversation is EXTREMELY difficult. We went with some friends who we hadn't seen in some time. It was a very poor choice of restaurant to catch up with old friends and enjoy a nice dinner. A small item I noticed the morning after going there for dinner is that on the bill, they sneak in a 3% service charge. What is that all about? I guess they figure no one will notice and the waiters (if they share with them) get an extra few percent tip. Seems tacky to me. read more

We were there for dinner 4 people we ordered different things so that we can try it everything was amazingly delicious would recommend pastitsio read more

màna - Greek Near Me - La Grange, Illinois

Disappointing experience. Food was fine for the most part. Nothing amazing. Cocktails are all premixed and average. We had a party of 6 and we were charged for 4 drinks on the check that should not have been there. Also no mention of included tip of 20% for our party. Totally fine with this policy, just let us know when dropping check off. Won't be returning. read more

This restaurant doesn't know whether it wants to be a restaurant or a nightclub. Ridiculously loud DJ music with a musician on a horn in a small space. No possible way to have a conversation with you dinner companions. Staff acknowledged the music was too loud but shrugged their shoulders. Food was under seasoned with a lack of flavor. Staff and kitchen unable to clearly communicate ingredients when a guest has a food allergy. Will give them credit the decor of the space is inviting and if properly run as a restaurant could have a chance. Fix the food and the sound level please. read more

We reserved a table for 8:00pm for our 10 year anniversary. We got there early at 7:50 to be seated. Another group came in after us and was seated before us. We waited until 8:40pm. As we watched food not get served and people wait in a very beautiful renovated place we decided to leave. When we left at 8:40 the server came out to tell us our table was ready. My question is who left to open up our table? I didn't want to make a scene so I kindly said we are going somewhere else thank you. It's difficult and I know they are working hard but something is not alright and I could tell something was wrong. Large volume of people going in and small volume of food output coming out. It's a pretty place and maybe the food is good, it looked good. Game plan needs to change, prepare to wait if you planning to go. read more

Went last night for dinner the atmosphere is awesome, service was great, food was delicious ! We loved everything we ordered. The only thing I didn't like about it was the price of wine was ridiculously expensive ! I would definitely go back But beware of the wine prices for the price it should be a bigger pour! read more

Whenever I see pastitsio in a Greek restaurant, I'll order it. The best I've ever had was in a long-gone lamented cafe on West Lawrence Avenue in Chicago. That is, until it arrived at before me at Mana. Crisp, wonderfully spiced and textured, and served in circular form that is an inspired departure from the usual quadrilateral. Oh, and staff and atmosphere are great also. read more