This may be the best Greek restaurant in the Chicago metro area. The entire experience rivals the fine dining you'll find in Athens. We ordered the Greek Village Salad, Corinthian Salad, meat pies, Saganaki (not Japan ), Beef Kokkinisto, Lamb Chops, whole Branzino (filleted tableside), Loukoumades, and of course, Raki. I've been here three times, and every visit has been exceptional. Outstanding food, hospitality, and incredible value. If you're looking for an authentic Greek dining experience, this place absolutely delivers. It can be a bit out-of-the-way for some suburbs, but worth the drive. Opa. read more

Finally! Got to try this place with the hubby friday night and we got there right on time before people started coming. Ambiance is cozy and place is clean. We had the saganaki which was good for starters. I had the roasted lamb which came with potatoes and my husband had the beef kebab. Overall, a very nice place to spend time with your loved ones and eating great Greek food! My pictures dont do the food justice.. coz 8 already shredded the roasted lamb and my hubby was already digging into his beef kebab read more

Raki Restaurant - Roasted Lamb Thymarisio...the potatoes are underneath the meat - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Hanover Park, Illinois

A friend and I stopped in for a weekend lunch and had a nice time. This Greek restaurant is very spacious. While I was there I noticed the customers were mostly families (tables of 9+) vs smaller groups. Service throughout was good. Food was timed out well, but we did wait a little bit longer for our larger plate. We tried the beet and spinach salad, saganaki, and the lamb shank. My favorite was the beet and spinach salad. It was light, refreshing and very tasty. The saganaki and lamb shank were just OK. I've had worse and I've also had better. read more

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Went with a group of 7 for dinner on a Tuesday night at 6:30. Had a few apps plus dinner and dessert... spent around $75 per person. The service was extremely good. The food was amazing and great portions. The ribeye and lamb chops were amazing. The saganaki and charred octopus were fantastic. The baklava cheesecake was ridiculously good. Odd location being in a strip mall across the street from a McDonald's. This place is a gem. read more

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I'm so happy to have found another Greek restaurant in the suburbs! This is such a beautifully decorated restaurant that has a calming ambiance. I think it's a great addition to Hanover Park. The service is excellent. Staff are warm and welcoming, and very attentive! The food is delicious. We were loving it all! I would say it's definitely authentic. We really enjoyed the table bread that was served with a Kalamata spread and a separate tomato spread on the side. That Kalamata spread was wonderful! We ordered the charred octopus and saganaki for our appetizers. Both were really good. The saganaki was crispy on the top and at the edges. Yum! The lamb chops were cooked exactly how I ordered them (well-done). They come with a side of Greek potatoes and they had so much flavor and a nice, soft texture. My friend ordered the brown butter noodle dish. It was light and topped with cheese and spices. I will definitely be back! Great experience! read more

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Raki was a very pleasant experience! The restaurant is decorated beautifully. We're welcomed by the staff in a very kind way. The bar drinks were very good quality. All of the food was delicious. The saganaki was traditional and delicious and not too oily. When we ordered the fried zucchini we were pleasantly surprised at how light it actually was and not overly heavy or oily either. The giant prawns was a very pleasant surprise and it was like eating lobster. Make sure you use the sauces at the bottom of the plate because that is one of the best parts. The bread with the different spreads he came with was very addicting and delicious. The braised lamb shank that I ordered was reminiscent of a similar dish which was also a braised lamb shank when we visited Santorini. The meat was extremely tender and juicy, especially as he got closer to the Bone. The orzo and the dish was amazing as well. If they offer a dessert that is to buy chocolate with a pistachio gelato, we highly recommend trying this dish. The different textures and flavors are amazing and hit the right spot after all, their delicious and savory food. It's to the point where I was debating on coming back tomorrow. We know we'll definitely be back again. read more

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I am so glad RAKI joined the local Hanover Park community. I attended a grand opening/ribbon cutting here and cannot wait to return. Everything I tasted was delicious, especially the three dips combo with fresh veggies and pita bread wedges, and the grilled chicken skewers. The highlight of my meal was the baklava cheesecake. The staff are very nice and gracious hosts. The restaurant is beautiful inside. I look forward to returning after work and trying more of their foods, and cocktails too! read more

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I would rate Raki among as one of the top restaurants in the Chicago suburbs. Fresh, elevated Greek cuisine. Top notch service; they do not miss a beat! Full service bar, lovely dining room and easy parking. We were delighted to find this hidden gem (in Hanover Park--who knew!) and can't wait to return with friends and family. Highly recommend. read more

Excellent food and staff ! Our entire group was impressed with the quality and taste of our various entrees. read more

This is our new Favorite Greek restaurant! We had the App sampler and it was delicious. It should come with a second pita though. Beef Bucatini and Chicken Kabobs are amazing! Portions are large. We both have lunch for tomorrow! Pano our waiter was very helpful and attentive! The decor was nice. We have already made plans to come back next week. The Dubai pistachio dessert is a must!!! read more

Raki Restaurant - Dubai pistachio dessert - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Hanover Park, Illinois

We love this new Greek restaurant! The service is so good, they're very attentive and friendly and offer great recommendations on the menu. We love the decor and it's not too quiet or too loud. They have a great looking party room for private events. And the food is delicious! It will be a frequent destination for us for sure! We've had their profiteroles and chocolate lava cake (sorry no pics) and they're both superb! read more

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It's better than average Mediteranean, but portions aren't really justified for the price. Still, good food for the area.

Raki Restaurant in Hanover Park is fantastic! The food was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere felt modern and inviting. Definitely a great spot for a nice night out. I'll be back! read more

Tried Raki twice - got lemon rice soup the first time and then got some chicken with potatoes the second time. Food is not bad - the rice soup was tasty. The chicken was tender and tasty, the potatoes that came with the chicken were ok. Overall the food is good and I would recommend it. The restaurant is relatively new and has a nice setting. It seems that they are still working out the kinks of the operation/logistics though - there are some issues with our initial order when we got the lemon rice soup, and then when I came back the second time they had a bit of a hard time finding the menu. I would go back and try some other of their food options. Free parking in the front. read more

Raki Restaurant - Chicken with potatoes - Venues & Event Spaces Near Me - Hanover Park, Illinois

We tried a little bit of everything and it was all delicious. The service was superb! We will definitely be back. Not pictured: prawn appetizer, lemon rice soup, pita appetizer with trio dipping sauces, calamari. read more

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Food was very good, reasonable prices. Ambiance was great. Beautifully decorated and very clean. read more

Had an amazing meal at Raki Restaurant -- truly cannot recommend it enough! Every dish was outstanding and the whole experience was excellent from start to finish! The restaurant also has a beautiful interior! We'll definitely be back! read more

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It's a quiet Tuesday evening so we had a very intimate meal. Everything was perfect! We will definitely come again! Our first time trying Greek coffee with our dessert and it was amazing! read more

It's was like I was back on my summer Greek vacation. The server and owner are warm and welcoming! They call it modern Greek style, but the flavor was exactly what I remember from Greece! Mostly ordered seafood and it was fresh! Take your loved ones here!!! read more

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Raki is one of those places you walk out of already planning your next visit. The calamari is insanely fresh and perfectly cooked. Light, crispy, and not rubbery at all. And the charred octopus? So great. It's got that smoky char on the outside but is super tender inside. You can tell the seafood is top quality. The roasted lamb dishes are on another level. So tender it basically melts, packed with incredible flavor and spices that hit just right. Every bite is ridiculous. Honestly, you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Everything we tried was amazing. We'll definitely be coming back here again and again. read more

This place is amazing! The food is very authentic and yummy! This is our second time here and just as good as the first! read more

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Great authentic Greek food. The bartenders are very congenial (we usually eat at the bar). The restaurant is beautiful inside, very unexpected from the outside appearance of the small strip mall that it resides in. We love the pork gyros and the chicken kabobs. read more

TLDR: A hard pass. Nice decor quickly upended by upselling, overpricing, paltry portions, and disppointing modern Greek food spin. Fully agree that the other positive reviews cannot be for this restaurant! Arriving at 1PM the empty attractive restaurant had us wondering. Both menus are available at lunchtime, but we had to ask for the lunch menu. Almost all ala carte, high prices with small portions did not satisfy at all. Regular menu prices missing on the website. Food at best was just good, not great. For a smallish appetizer sampler for 3, there was literally one cucumber slice, one carrot slice, a partial radish slice and 1/4 of a pita per person! Asking for extra bread resulted in an extra charge. Entree priced salads were tiny as in side salad size. The lamb gyros meat portion was tiny, half or less from the smallest I've ever gotten at any other Greek or Mediteranean sit-down restaurant. All tiny food except for the fries which were plentiful. We might have ordered the zucchini chips, but mint yogurt vs skordalia was not appealing. Their idea of modern Greek food falls short. Overpriced, staff upselling, ups and extras, small portions, modern Greek food spin not satisfying--the value for the customer is missing everywhere. One star because it was obvious. read more

Excellent in all aspects - food, cocktails, service. A very fine dining experience. We will definitely be going back and recommending this restaurant to others. read more

This is not your typical Greek restaurant serving up the same traditional dishes. First off, the ambiance is incredible. Take a small footprint in a strip mall and transform it into a stylish,, modern space. Second, the warm welcome and high quality of service and attention was remarkable. It is unfortunate that this is not the norm in many places, but the level of service provided stood out. Finally the food. I highly recommend the zucchini chips as a starter as they were crispy and served with a delicious dipping sauce. My wife and I both ordered the special which was a whole red snapper deboned table-side with a wonderful sauce. Our son opted for lamb chops, which were meaty and perfectly prepared. There was a nice selection of wines to choose from as well as specialty cocktails. We ended our meal sharing the Dubai chocolate dessert, which was also a winner as well as a couple of Expresso martinis. They were delicious but could have been a bit larger. Overall a tremendous experience that we definitely plan to revisit. read more

Great new addition to the area -- finally an authentic Greek restaurant with amazing flavors and freshness. Everything tastes homemade and full of flavor. The only downside is the portion size could be a bit more for the price, but overall it's a much-needed and welcome spot. I'll definitely be coming back! read more

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Truly authentic Greek food FULL of flavor. The atmosphere is very calm and inviting, not too loud or busy. Service is 10/10, servers are very attending and quick to buss plates. All of our food came out quickly and still steaming. The calamari is perfectly cooked and served with a flavorful garlic sauce. The Saganaki is easily one of the best I've had at any Greek restaurant. Tzatziki sauce is to die for. The owner checked in with our table to ensure everything was tasting great and I can't find a single bad thing about this place or its food. Our entrees of lamb were soooo tender and the lamb was roasted for a whole day leading up to Greek Easter. Easily some of the best lamb I've had at any Greek Restaurant. The macaronia tasted just like my Yiayia used to make it. For dessert we got an espresso martini that was the perfect color in my opinion and the lava cake was the perfect amount of chocolate, not too fudgey . Owned by thoughtful people who truly care about good service and even more amazing food. After being very happy with our meal we come to find out the chef moved here from Greece where he was very well known as a reputable chef. The chef very clearly pours his heart and soul into his dishes and we couldn't have been more impressed with our meal and experience here. read more

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Dining at Raki Greek Restaurant felt less like going out to eat and more like being welcomed into someone's home. From the moment we sat down, there was warmth, authenticity, and a genuine sense of family that you simply can't fake. Our server, Spiro, was everything you could hope for and more -- attentive, kind, hilarious, and truly felt like a brother by the end of the night. A Greek god in spirit and service. The owner was equally wonderful, stopping by with the same sincerity and pride that makes this place so special. The food was authentic, soulful, and made with love -- the kind of Greek cooking that reminds you why food brings people together. This is a place for everyone: all walks of life, all Greek food lovers, and anyone who appreciates being treated like family. If you haven't tried Raki, you haven't experienced true, authentic Greek family dining. We will absolutely be back. read more

We have been to Raki once before and we were really impressed. We used to go to Greek town once a week until our few favorites closed and we got out of the habit. We were thrilled to find out a real Greek restaurant around the corner from our house . We went back the other night for a date and we loved everything again . Excellent service, beautiful, comfortable dining room and the owner stopped by to see how everything was , which is rare these days,and she sat down and we had a very nice conversation. We felt very welcome . Finally found an excellent Greek restaurant around the corner. Definitely can say this is our new go-to place . With mostly drive through's and sandwich places or chains in the area it's refreshing to have a ma,pa, restaurant with house made dishes and feeling as though the owners are genuinely happy to see customers walk in for delicious homemade food is so refreshing. We already have plans with some friends who also love Greek next week to introduce them to Raki . read more

Ok The other reviews posted here cannot be from this restaurant! For $150, we got one drink, a small salad that was not Greek, bottled water, leg of lamb (which was good), over-charred small portion of octopus, and shrimp skewers that tasted funny. This meal should have been $50. Will not go again ever, and this place won't survive with these prices and the average quality of the food read more

Absolutely adore this place. The food is 10/10, and gets served very fast, even when the restaurant was fully packed. Everything we ordered was delicious and made perfectly, and the staff were all very friendly and kind. They really make you feel at home, and do a superb job of bussing tables and clearing plates out of the way for you. The ambiance is a beautiful inside, it looks very classy and clean. Would 100% recommend this place to anyone in the mood for authentic and great food. Great job Raki! We Will for sure be back! read more

I loved the fish salad and soup. Been there twice and we will be back. Fresh cut fries and baklava cheesecake were unbelievably delicious. Chocolate beer on tap surprisingly good and had to get a 2nd drink. read more

Delicious spinach pie, great salad and amazing service. A spacious but cozy atmosphere and I look forward to dining there again soon.

If there was a zero rating, I would give it that! We arrived rather early. The restaurant was not crowded but by the service given to us, you would've thought they were inundated with people. The server was not attentive at all. The food we ordered was subpar. I've been to a lot of Greek restaurants and this does not even qualify to be authentic. If you want authentic Greek food, make the drive to Clarendon Hills thassos restauran. Now that's authentic. read more

The restaurant is beautiful on the inside. The food was INCREDIBLE! It was my first time eating Greek food. The service was friendly and food reasonably priced. read more

Quality of the food was excellent. Everything we had was great. Food grilled just right. Recommend the pork chops. Service was great, he was very patient and informative. Also he made perfect wine recommendations. It was a great evening ending with baklava that was yummy. We will go back. read more

Have been here many times now. Found through a friend. Amazing food! Exceptionally fresh and authentic. Their fish dishes are delicious! Each time we are greeted warmly by the owner and staff. The place is suburban swanky and cozy. Music entertainment some evenings. We will continue to go often to support small businesses with great food and services. Highly recommend!!! read more

Atmosphere gave a good vibe. Food was outstanding and service was excellent! Spread the word...we'll be back!

A Culinary Odyssey at Raki From the moment you step into Raki, you're transported straight to the heart of the Mediterranean. The ambiance radiates charm and elegance, with thoughtful details and a welcoming atmosphere that sets the stage for an unforgettable meal. Food That Sings of Tradition and Passion Every dish at Raki is a masterpiece. The tzatziki is creamy and tangy, kissed with fresh dill and garlic. The grilled octopus? Tender, smoky, and drizzled with lemon and olive oil so pure it could be bottled poetry. Don't skip the lamb souvlaki--marinated to perfection and grilled with reverence. Each bite speaks of time-honored techniques and bold, vibrant flavors that linger long after the meal ends. Hospitality That Feels Like Home The team at Raki treats you like family. They're knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about sharing Greek culture through food. Whether you're a seasoned lover of Hellenic cuisine or a curious newcomer, they'll guide you through the menu with warmth and enthusiasm. A Sweet Farewell End your meal with a slice of baklava that crackles with honeyed layers and crushed walnuts, or try the loukoumades--Greek doughnuts drizzled with syrup and sprinkled with cinnamon. Pair it with a strong Greek coffee or a shot of ouzo if you're feeling adventurous. Raki isn't just a restaurant--it's a celebration of Greece's rich culinary heritage. Whether you're here for a romantic dinner, a family gathering, or a solo escape, prepare to fall in love one bite at a time. read more

Very pretty. Excellent service. Food was amazing. Many choices on the menu. Standard Greek fare with many upgraded choices as well.