This is a lovely restaurant with a good menu. We started with the Manouri ($11) and the Spanakopita…read moreSticks ($12). The Manouri was very interesting, but I didn't love the Spanakopita Sticks. Complimentary hummus was included. My husband and I shared the Vegetable Orzo ($17) as our main. It was rich and delicious. We tried the Ekmek ($11) for dessert. It's a bit pricey for just a casual meal in the region, but the dishes are a little more elevated and unique.

Came here on a Friday night and was sat immediately which i loved. I had never been here and was…read morepleasantly surprised by this place. I got a fig cocktail and it was absolutely delicious! The bread and hummus was yummy and the chicken lemonate was soooo bomb. I will definitely be back for more.

Just finished my gyros, fries and baklava and ohmygosh it was soooo good. Everything was super…read morefresh. The fries were so hot, I almost burnt my fingers, sneaking one out of the bag on the way home. The baklava tasted like it was made this morning. It melted in my mouth. The gyros is something special. And I've never found a restaurant that does it better than the Parthenon. We have friends and family that go straight here when visiting from out of town. There's no other place for Greek food! Believe me, I've tried.

I ordered an app and an entree to go and everything was delicious! I went with the gyros and…read moredolmades. My food tasted fresh and flavorful!

Very good food! I got a gyro and we also tried the feta fries, everything was incredible. Comes…read morewith a greek salad that was nice and refreshing. Service was polite and helpful. I will definitely be returning!

Lunch for 2 was 51$ and was good food. Just over priced for a grab and go Greek…read more Drive up the road to garlic guy, they have the best affordable and quality food

I came here for one thing and one thing only: the flaming saganaki…read more IT WAS SO GOOD. The lemon really makes it top notch. I think the waiters were confused as to why I was only ordering one item, but I had too many food places to try. The free bread and olive oil were lovely. They use some high quality olive oil and you can tell. Service was FAST. They don't mess around. It was clean and cute inside. I'd love to return for a full meal.

During a work trip to Chicago, I decided to check out Greektown, and after reading the online…read morereviews and getting recommendations from my hotel, I was told Greek Islands was one of the best spots for authentic Greek food. The moment I stepped inside, I felt like I had been transported to a small Greek taverna. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and our server was incredibly friendly and welcoming. One of the highlights for me was being able to order and converse in Greek, it made the experience feel that much more authentic and special. Of course, I couldn't decide on just one dish, so I had to order a little bit of everything. Why not? The saganaki was absolutely delicious and is definitely a must-try. The avgolemono was decent and comforting, though it wasn't quite as memorable for me. The pastitsio was a bit of a mix. The flavor was delicious and packed with that classic Greek comfort-food goodness, but unfortunately, the béchamel was overcooked and had become too firm. Overall, between the friendly staff, welcoming atmosphere, and flavorful food, I had a very good experience at Greek Islands. There are still plenty of classic dishes I'd like to try, so I wouldn't hesitate to come back the next time I'm in Chicago.

Amazing food and great service. Great portions as well…read more A place where you actually get your moneys worth.

Tried a salad. The hummus has curry in it. Greek dressing is ok, light, need extra. Good tzatziki…read more Garlic just ok. Spiced chickpeas just ok. Feta just ok. Lettuce is iceberg. I do like the chicken gyros and chicken plates here.

I am disappointed that I've not been here before today. The Village is most certainly going to be…read morean frequent and easy go-to for me in the future. The place is clean, bright and cozy without being cramped. The service is friendly and helpful. The menu is not too big nor too small....just right. We ordered the spinach pie - flakey crust, delicious spinach & feta filling with herbs. Most definitely homemade fresh, not a frozen food service product. Gyro dinner with spinach rice and Greek potatoes - gyro meat was tender and not overly spiced/flavored like, once again, a nasty food service product. Potatoes were cooked perfectly. Soft and seasoned spot-on, obviously made fresh and not left dying under a heat lamp. The spinach rice was tasty but a bit salty. I can assume that since everything is fresh made this might just be a one-off. I am more than willing to try this dish again to test out this hypothesis. I definitely recommend. Please support this venue to assure that this option for an alternative to bar food in downtown Sycamore lasts for a long time to come

Got the gyro dinner and the Greek salad. Big serving for the dinner but could use more pita bread…read moreand "Greek sauce". My husband really enjoyed it. I had the Greek salad. The chicken was super tasty and I loved the block of feta. Although, for 15.00, I could get double the salad and chicken and get pita bread at another local Greek restaurant. I would suggest adding more to the salad for the price of 16.50. I will try something different next time but I think my husband will stick with the Gyro dinner and we will just ask for more sauce and pita bread.

Splurged on the KTima Biblia Chora red wine. Very smooth! Server Joe was very attentive and…read moreknowledgeable. Olives & Feta appetizer was tasty as was the Greek lemon soup. Greek salads were fresh and authentic. Grilled calamari was tasty but could have been better plated/ presented possibly on crisp spinach(?) Noticed most plates passing by weren't too well finished. Bread served either wasn't fresh or just very bland. 5 layer carrot cake was very tasty. Baklava though large, was just so-so. Though the room we sat in was only 1/2 full the noise level was disturbing. Needs fabric on walls, cloth drapes, sound baffles. Or carpeted floors. At this price point I did expect more.

A great, hidden restaurant. Please ignore the entitled people posts complaining about the silliest…read moreof things, "not having enough of this or that." We were greeted quickly by the owner and seated promptly. The restaurant is well lit, clean, and warm during these cold months. I ordered an old fashioned and an appletini. They were great. My entrée was the chicken breast pasta. The pasta had a nice doughy taste, so I know they make their pasta fresh daily. Parking is adequate by the Metra line. It is an odd spot, but for sure, it's worth a try. Ignore the entitled posts, as I mentioned. This is a 5 star restaurant. I'll be back.

As parents we have all been there.. the sudden "I have to go potty" from the kids in the backseat…read morein the middle of the tollway this place was the cleanest looking of the choices and I decided to try my luck. These people where not only accommodating but some how my girls walked out with cherries, soft drinks, lollipops and I'm pretty sure a whole damn meal if we stayed any longer can't wait to go back soon for dinner! Your welcoming employees will have me spreading the word!

Psistaria Greek Taverna is truly a taste of authentic Greece! The food reminds me so much of my…read moreGreek Yiayia's home cooking, full of flavor, comforting, traditional, and made with so much heart. The portions are generous, and you really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Some of my favorites are the lamb chops and the chicken spinaki, chicken breast stuffed with spinach, feta, and spices, topped with melted cheese and egg lemon sauce. Absolutely delicious! The flaming saganaki, octopus, fried zucchini with skordalia, and Greek village salad are also must-orders. It's almost always packed, and for good reason. Getting a table can be a challenge, but the incredible food and authentic Greek experience are completely worth it. Every meal feels like being transported straight to Greece. Love, love, love this place. You truly can't choose wrong here!

The former JD's Que and Brew has been transformed into a lovely fast casual Greek restaurant with…read morecounter service. There is even a bar are with counter seating and three - five tables (two standard height and three counter height. There is a monstrous screen behind the bar for sports, but they mostly show videos of Greece, but they are mesmerizing videos of a beautiful country. It's a cleaner version of Dengeo's. And, dare I say, better version. Except for their avgolemeno soup. Such a weak travesty. Please fix this. It's just a watery mess. However, everything else is delicious. I ordered the Greek Chicken with their lemon-butter rice. They debone the chicken and serve atop a mountain of their rice. If also had their potatoes (which are good) but the rice is magical. The first time we went, they had a serve yourself soda fountain and they since got rid of it and sell soda in bottles and cans. They do still have a self-serve water station. Once you order, staff will bring to your table, so please tip when you order or leave on the table as they do come by and clear your table as well. It is first come first served and you grab your own tables. I've been there on weekends and weeknights and they get pretty packed. The food is flavorful and quite tasty. The portions are huge so you're definitely going to bring something home. Nostimo is now in our rotation of places to go in a pinch and they do have an outdoor seating area, too.

We decided to come here as 2 of my sons wanted to try this place. We invited my in-laws and my…read morebrother-in-law and his family. Since there was a total of 11 and the seating is first come first serve, we decided to call to see if they had reservations. They did take our name and reserved a table. When we arrived we noticed a table was reserved and we were informed that it was our table. We sat and looked over the menus. When we were ready my 2 boys and I went up to place our order. My one son has major allergies so we spoke to the chef and he came back out to recommend the dishes he can have. It was great that he did so and gave us confidence that my son would be able to eat without worrying too much about the ingredients. I ordered the Shrimp Kalamakia with a side of the Greek Rice. My son with the allergies ordered the Pork Kalamakia with Greek Rice and no pita, my other son ordered the Traditional Pork Gyro with Greek Rice. The sides we ordered: Saganaki Fritters and Spanakopitakia. My son that ordered the Pork Kalamakia devoured it. He said it was tender and juicy and probably could have eaten 4 skewers. My Shrimp Kalamakia was nicely charred and seasoned, I squeezed some lemon and it provided a nice tang over the seasoning. The Lemon rice pilaf was soft and cook just right and was nicely balanced. I had one Saganaki Ball and it was delicious. My son had the Pork Gyros said it was really good and the Tzatziki sauce was creamy and rich with flavors. My in-laws bought the table desserts and I got the Baklava and my wife got Loukoumades (Greek Donuts with Nutella) and both did not disappoint. I really loved the citrus honey syrup in the Baklava. The Loukoumades had a crispy shell and nice a fluffy on the inside and the Nutella amount was perfect. This place is very good and well worth the price in my opinion. I loved the fact that they took the time to make sure my son with allergies was safe.

Overall (A-) This place is really good and tastes exactly…read morelike it did when I last visited. Great safe bet place for Greek Food. Value (B) It is a bit pricey but not too bad around $35/person for lunch for 2 and an appetizer. They have a small plates menu which might be the lunch menu. Service (A) Excellent friendly and polite service. Got the food out fairly fast. And waitstaff was super nice and respectful. Even packed up the leftovers- did a great job Food (A-) I got the combination plate and it tasted exactly how it did 20 years ago. This is both a positive and a negative. Taste was excellent - especially the lamb, meatballs and sauce over the rice and dolmas. Great portion size also. Will get stuff. Came with potatoes and veggies. On the negative it tasted very heavy. I was expecting it to be "lighter". Not sure I am describing it correctly. I am going to order it again as it's excellent but I think I am eating a ton of butter and or oil. Maybe I am not but something gave it the heavy feel. Also with bread service - I appreciate they provide it but feels very 90s. Thr bread was okay and the butter was the small little packages of butter. So I really do like this place and am being overly critical so I would strongly recommend going for a safe bet Greek place. My recommendations for them 1. Too many options on the menu - need to skinny it down 2. Higher quality bread and butter 3. An actual simple lunch menu. Would have loved a combination plate lunch portion for $16.99 vs a dinner portion at $25.99

I've been coming to Greek Islands for over three decades and primarily started with their original…read morelocation in the city in Greektown. However, since this Lombard location opened, I think at least a decade ago we've definitely been coming here consistently. Even though I don't put a review of every single time I visit. However, my last review of this place was over four years ago, so I thought it was about time to update this. I still give it a solid four stars because this place is key and king on consistency. If there's one thing you can rely on here is that that same recipe from 10 years ago or 30 years ago is still the same good recipe today. And that is absolutely fantastic. I do believe the portions have gotten slightly smaller over the years and obviously prices have gone up, but this is to be expected. The only downfall of this location is that they never take reservations that if you come during peak hours, you better expect to wait even over and up to an hour. Something else that I've seen really evolved at this place is that when they originally first opened, including the Greektown location, all servers, including bus, boys, etc., were all Greek that has definitely changed now over the years The parking lot here is still very generous however during peak times beware it will be hard to find the parking space and there is no valet. Well, consistency is fantastic. I do wish they had expanded the menu to make lokoumades dessert. It's one of my favorites and they still don't offer it.