The ambience is beautiful and evokes a hint of Greece. The service is excellent and worth more than the automatic 22% gratuity that they add. What makes Taxim exceptional is the food. Everything we had was delicious - so delicious. Most of the menu is made up of small plates. Get 2-3 per person. The cost is still reasonable for such high quality food. My two favorite items were the prassopita and the beet dish (see menu image, it is in the left most column). I don't even like beets. Or I didn't. I guess I do like their beets. It's a good thing I don't live nearby. I would spend too much money and calories at Taxim. It really is exceptional. read more

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Friendly, knowledgeable service. Most the dishes were in Greek so I can't recall the actual names. We tired a bean dish and an eggplant dish that were served with bread...super yummy but would be nice to have had more bread. The pasty with the egg yolk are small but it was just okay. Felt more like a small personal pizza. The lamb kababs are no fail. The lemon custard warm pastry was huge and delicious. read more

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I'm always excited to try Mediterranean cuisine, and I'm glad that I tired this one. Food was great. Size was good because I had late lunch and I was ok with sharing, but otherwise you'll have to order a few things if you're sharing. Also, the wine menu is very impressive most of them Mediterranean as well. Food and wine 9/10 Service was good. The server was very helpful with the wine selection. The restaurant is very nice, but the music and how close the tables are to each other make it impossible to talk or even go to the restroom with passing my booty in someone's table or face lol 7/10 read more

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We came with a reservation on a weekend evening and had a great experience. The food is incredible. They have a rooftop, but it sounded pretty noisy so we opted to eat inside. We shared the lamb shoulder kebab, hummus appetizer, eggplant dip appetizer, pork shoulder (souvlakia), pizza flatbread, lentil bean dip, halloumi saganaki, and halva cake as dessert. Everything was good, but the favorites were the lamb shoulder kebab, eggplant dip, and halva cake. The cake was more like a molten chocolate cake with nuttiness. This is some of the best Greek food I've had in a while. read more

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I went to Taxim with a few friends after a night out and we had a great time. The menu comes across as very authentic, so definitely not a casual spot to grab a gyro, if that's what you're looking for after a night of drinking. They have extensive drink and dessert menus and the rooftop is beautiful! Not a fan of the auto-gratuity, especially in the current economy, but I get it. Service was very accommodating. We were initially told they didn't have any space upstairs, but the manager personally saw that we got a table after a short while. read more

I was honestly disappointed with this place after having wanted to try it for a while. The inside is very brightly lit and feels authentic, but I didn't get the same experience with the food. They were also out of a couple of the Greek wines, but we settled on a nice light bottle of red to share. We were here for a birthday, and they didn't do anything for that either. The saganaki is not flaming, it honestly was more like cheese curds. The artichoke appetizer we got was very strange and not at all what we were expecting. The arugula salad was nice and light. The duck gyros were fried eggrolls...not at all what we were expecting. The octopus was just one big fat strip with nothing else on the plate. Nothing special. read more

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Dinner pick of Donna was Taxim, a Greek place not far from our apartment. Waitress was great help selecting food and wine. It was all unfamiliar for us. I ordered Souvlakia, wood fired pork skewers with grape tomatoes and seasoned fresh cut fries. All very good, nice rub and smoke on the pork. Donna ordered POLÍTIKI MELITZANOSALÁTA Politiki-style wood fire-roasted eggplants, sesame, house-made pita and FAKÉS KAS. FRÓSSOS Green lentils, barrel-fermented sheep's feta, balsamic reduction and Hallomi Saganaki which was like a Greek fried cheese curd. All of it was great, even the eggplant thing. (Yes I cut and pasted from the menu) read more

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Excellent service and a friendly atmosphere for a Greek fine dining experience. The menu and wine list were both filled with great options.

(10 out of 5) I ended up at Taxim during my Chicago trip and chose to sit on the rooftop -- which turned out to be the perfect choice. For us Californians who are spoiled by sunshine, Chicago's weather that weekend couldn't have been better: sunny, mid-70s, and just breezy enough to remind me I wasn't at home. The rooftop had heat lamps to soften the chill, and with music like O Askianos (Amanes) floating in the background, the whole vibe felt cozy and upscale without being pretentious. Compared to my evening at Virtue, the crowd here was smaller, conversations softer, and the whole experience more intimate -- almost like a hidden gem. Being in Wicker Park only added to the charm. The neighborhood has this hipster-chic energy, with eclectic boutiques and cocktail bars that honestly gave me flashes of San Francisco. It felt creative, a little artsy, and like Taxim fit right in. Food-wise, I started with the Saftalíes kai Maidanosaláta -- Cypriot lamb and pork sausage with parsley salad. The sausage was smoky, juicy, and gently spiced, but the Maidanosaláta stole the show. Fresh lemon and parsley gave it a brightness, with a little salty kick at the end that cut perfectly through the richness and spice of the meat. Balanced and layered -- I could've eaten a plate of just that salad. Next came the Paidákia me Pligoúri -- lamb chops with bulgur wheat. The chops were grilled to tender perfection with just the right amount of char, and the nutty bulgur kept everything grounded. Simple, soulful, and beautifully done. The staff suggested a glass of Porfyros, and wow -- what a pairing. The wine's structure and fruitiness worked so well with the parsley salad, and its subtle spice mirrored the smokiness of the lamb. It was one of those recommendations that makes the whole meal sing. And just when I thought I was done, my waitress convinced me to try dessert: the Bougatsa. Imagine layers of crisp phyllo around a warm, creamy semolina custard, dusted with powdered sugar and cinnamon. Light yet indulgent, the pastry shattered with each bite. The real kicker? They paired it with a Greek version of a 20-year tawny port. Its caramel and dried fruit notes deepened every mouthful of the pastry -- an absolutely spot-on finish I didn't know I needed. Service was friendly and attentive -- nothing over the top like my Virtue experience, but steady and reliable, which fit the laid-back rooftop vibe. Overall, Taxim gave me something different than Virtue but equally special: a refined, intimate evening with food that felt both authentic and elevated. Between the hip Wicker Park setting, the spot-on wine and dessert pairings, and that unforgettable rooftop, Taxim is a place I'd gladly return to on my next trip. read more

Taxim - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Greek Yumminess happening here!!! I came here a few years ago on a date and enjoyed the outdoor seating. Service was impeccable as I believe the woman's name was Miranda. Dined inside this weekend and had another great experience with a lovely young lady by the name of Laboni...very good at her job as she broke down all the goodies for us and made our experience even better. Ambience is very nice as its an authentic Greek restaurant so it looks the part. Its definitely good Euro vibes here! Food here never disappoints and I recommend the following: Fried cauliflower ( KOUNOUPÍDI TIGANITÓ)/ capers and whipped goat feta Octopus (HTAPODÁKI STI SGÁRA) Hummus (Revithosalata) and pita Braised Lamb Shank (ARNÍ YUVETSÁKI) Wood Grilled Lamb Chops (PAÏDÁKIA ME PLIGOÚRI) Wild Boar (AGRIOGURUNO) Baklavas Greek Coffee Karavitakis Klima (medium body red wine) Everything I listed was delicious between both trips here! Great place for dates and group outings. I love this place and plan to take advantage of the rooftop patio that I just became aware of. read more

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I opted for this place for my first date on recommendation from my colleague. She had suggested rooftop but after I walked upstairs, I realized that there was no AC and it was very pretty warm (given hot weather of Chicago) so came back downstairs. Very good atmosphere- not too loud and easy vibe. Our food recommendations by our server were good - we got a tzatziki dip and fried cauliflower as app. Our lamb chops were also excellent. Drinks were good. I got a pistachio dessert which was okish. I was expecting something else. But it was decent. read more

Nice menu full of authentic greek dishes. Service was slow but good when it came: positive and helpful. Food was very tasty indeed and I'd like to try more of it. Very quiet on a Monday night read more

Taxim - Shrimp dolmades - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Great dining experience for a special occasion. The food was delicious. Highly recommend trying the Duck Gyro and Souvlakia. Thanks to our server for providing us with a great dining experience. read more

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Wonderful! As a lover as Mediterranean cuisine, Taxim popped up in my area. Menu was authentic, service, Aribella, was extremely knowledgeable and guided us through the menu and wine list efficiently and professionally. Phenomenal wine list, looking forward to coming back and trying more wines from the region . Food was delicious, suggestion more tazitki! Lovely experience and I will be back! read more

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I totally enjoyed the food . A twist on kokoretsi, dick gyro , veggie plates . Great service . Calm atmosphere. Not loud . Prices a little steep , but at the end it all comes together for a super nice dining experience. read more

Sitting on the rooftop was an awesome experience, it is really nice up there. The food was very very yummy and they had a wide variety of options on their menu. Highly recommend the tzatziki and cauliflower as apps. Heads up there is a 22% gratuity added to ALL checks and they add an even higher amount of gratuity for bigger groups. I thought this was excessive which is why it got 4 stars. Other than that it was a great experience. read more

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Great service. amazing food and fresh. The wine list has a good selection as well as the beer list. If you have a chance to sit on the rooftop you must it's completely open you don't hear the street noise HUGE plus. You can have a good conversation with your friends or family read more

Very nice rooftop for a casual group dinner Service was very friendly, prompt and helpful Dishes were for the most part incredibly flavorful and authentic (lamb shank was a showstopper and octopus was incredibly well prepared) I definitely feel like the price point for non-mains was questionable so I will likely focus on trying other larger dishes next time Overall still such a good experience! read more

I've found my new favorite Greek Restaurant in Chicago. The decor and atmosphere at Taxim definitely reflect the cuisine and the outdoor roof patio is gorgeous. The menu is a bit intimidating at first (it was all greek to me!) but the servers were all patient and knowledgeable. The food feels very authentic and not catered towards "typical American" audiences which is very rare. I truly felt transported while dining here. read more

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We ordered: 1. Duck gýro - spit-roasted duck breast and leg rubbed with pastourmá spices, yogurt sauce, Pontian satz bread, pomegranate reduction, assorted pickles, Kappadokia fries 2. Arni yuvetsáki me kritharáki - braised lamb shank in a yuvétsi (terra cotta dish), orzo, myzíthra, yogurt 3. Kebap yiaourtloú - spiced ground lamb shoulder, yogurt, grilled tomatoes, pomegranate reduction 4. Politiki melitzanosaláta - Politiki-style wood fire- roasted eggplants, sesame, house-made pita Every dish was delicious down to the hot pita bread. Eggplant spread was a great starter. All the meats were tender and flavorful, especially the spiced ground lamb shoulder. The gyro wrap, fries, and pita bread were crispy and soft. Nothing disappointed. Interior design was nice and comfortable. Our waiter got our appetizer order wrong and replaced it with the correct dish. Honest mistake but what he should have done was ask us first if we'd like to keep the incorrect appetizer and then add the correct appetizer. read more

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The server was very nice, we ordered some appetizers (cauliflower and roasted eggplants). We ordered kebab as the main dish. My main concern was the portions. It was small. Other than that, it was good. read more

Everything about this place is a "NO". The ambiance is cold, dead & cheap! The food lacked everything it possibly could. It tasted not traditional. It wasn't fresh and its over priced! The service is dead like the ambiance it's not there, you could get better service at a drive-thru! On a weekend or even a weekend this place is not it! I didn't get any pics of the food or lack there of due to it was something wrong with each plate. You can tell this place is struggling and it shows in the food! read more

First time trying taxim and it was a great experience. The rooftop is a great spot to have a meal and look out over Milwaukee st.

If not because of the decent wood-grilled lamb chops, I would have given ZERO star. I booked a table for 3 on Opentable. Upon arrival, we were greeted by someone who was not a host nor a server (security guard??). It was very clear that this is more of a typical family-run business and they are short staffed. Someone behind the cashier took us to a table for 8 far back, at the very end of the dining area, next to a kitchen. I saw an empty table for 4 that was already set up, so I asked the host to be seated at that very table but he said the table was "reserved" and he couldn't give it away. He did not explain why.. so I wondered what you needed to do to "reserve" that table. I saw two other parties who arrived after us and were served before us. They took their orders, and we just waited for SOMEONE to come to our table to take ours. Now, as much as I would like to give them the benefit of the doubt, we felt discriminated for being the only group of east Asians in the whole restaurant. We were excited about the food, but the whole experience and service threw us OFF from the moment we stepped in! I was this close to walking out, but didn't because it was Saturday night and we were hungry. SO MUCH for an automatically added 22% gratuity!!! read more

Taxim - Menu - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. We came here not knowing anything about it because it was close and everyone ended up loving their dishes. I ordered the duck gyro and it was soooo goood! Will definitely be coming back fasho! read more

Taxim - Duck Gyro - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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What a vibe! Was recommended to visit this Greek restaurant for my Chicago visit and boy was I happy! It was my first Greek food experience and I loved it. The place is so perfect for a date night, right in thi middle of the most awesome place to visit in Chicago, Wicker Park. Everything is walkable. Parking is easily findable. Our server was so patient with us, and just overall amazing. They even have a full service bar. Octopus is a must try! read more

What a jewel I discovered yesterday! This beautiful spot has transported us to Old City Constantinople! The food is a reflection of many regions including Pontus (representing), Crete, Chios, Smyrni (Izmir), Cappadocia and more. The decor and atmosphere def reflected the cuisine. A mix of Anatolian, Greek, Pontus etc Must Trys: *Pantzaria me karydoskordalia (Greek beets with walnut spread) *Dakos Salata (Cretan Village salad with rye croutons) *Fasolia Gigantes (Giant beans with Chile pepper) *Smyrnis Pinerli (Cheese boat with sujukaki sausage and peppers) *Kebap yiorotlou (Keftedaki meatballs with yogurt and tomatoes) *Kappadokia fries (Hand cut fries with olive oil and spices *Dondurmas with Vissino and pistachios (Chios Masticha flavored ice cream with Sour Cherry preserve and pistachios ) read more

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The food and service here were top notch. The restaurant decor is nice. I loved the shields. As a group of four we got 7-8 small plates and an entree to split. Everything was great. Mostly vegetarian choices. We also got the grape leaf shrimp and liked that. Favorites were the okra, the lima beans, and the mushroom egg flatbread. The cocktails were strong but good and unique read more

Taxim - Cocktails - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Another great restaurant in the Wicker Park area. I loved the authentic Greek food and how the dishes are small enough to try several different ones. I generally find Greek food to be quite bland but I was pleasantly surprised by the flavors of the dishes we got. We got the beets, lamb and rice stuffed cabbage, sesame pastry, and the wild boar. The beets were a bit underwhelming, as they weren't anything special. But everything else was very unique and extremely tasty. My favorites were the lamb and rice stuffed cabbage and the wild boar. The wild boar was soft and tender and paired wonderfully with what I can only imagine was handmade pasta. Would definitely come again and try more dishes! read more

My boyfriend and I have been exploring the menu together. One thing I've noticed from multiple visits is that they are NOT consistent. One night the lamb chops are amazing best I've ever had, the next visit they're "just good." But even at "just good" they're still great! Which is why I still gave this place 4 stars. But let me tell you. This sea bass was the best I've ever had. I'm looking forward to having it again to see if the flavors remain the same. The shrimp wrapped In grape leaves were amazing as well. We were not a fan of the eggplant at all. It was freezing cold and didn't please our pallets. Taxim is typically busy. Make a reservation before coming. Depending on the day, street parking is hard to find. They also start to ticket on Milwaukee Ave at 10pm so make sure you don't drive to a late night dinner. While on the busy and late night subject. Our food took a while to come out while visiting late at night, yet it was ready super quick early in the evening. So if you're in a time crunch, late night may not be the best time to visit if they're busy. Another complaint that I have about the restaurant is that they're a little too closely packed. We were very close to the other parties while dining. I understand I'm taking a risk by dining out in a pandemic (currently writing this in nov 2021) but other restaurants do a better job to social distance. They also have an auto 22% gratify for parties under 8 and I believe that Increased to 28% for the larger over 8 people parties. This auto gratuity plays into their service. We had to see our selves up stairs with our own menus and there was no host upstairs to great us. We had to stand and wait in the doorway until the available server finished putting in Someone's order. All in all, Taxim has been very tasty. Operationally there is room for improvement. read more

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Taxim was on my list for a very long time. The vibes totally lived up to what I imagined - the rooftop is beautiful, and super romantic. The sharing style makes it great for an intimate date or large group. The food was great, but not really great enough for the price. I guess that's a casualty of Wicker Park...you can get amazing Greek food for half the price in Greektown. We ate the tzatziki, fried cauliflower, a seasonal salad, and half chicken. Everything was great - the chicken was really juicy and lemony, and served with some delicious fingerling potatoes, and the sauce for the fried cauliflower was great. Tzatziki is always a hit, but there wasn't enough pita. Again, no complaints at all about the quality of food - I just don't think it was better enough than other Greek restaurants to justify the price. Also, there was a beautiful bar on the roof but no cocktail menu. I think having cocktails would have really added to the romantic vibe. Instead we just got wine, when we were prepared to buy 2 $15 cocktails each. Overall a good spot in Wicker! read more

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Disappointing experience. Way overpriced food that is mid-grade at best. The little gross flatbread was the size of a pop-tart. They tried to slap on a 22% gratuity automatically, NOT 15, 18, or 20%, but 22%! The Server should go work for TSA and get fired from that too, because she has no business working with people. Nothing pleasant at all from them. Major gaps in visits to the table, long wait times for food, and they had another table's dish just sit at our table for long time before taking it away (and feeding it to someone else??). Anyway, we asked to have the 22% removed and paid for the food and taxes only. But it still cost us a bit to know we'll never come back. Go to Greektown for better food and service. read more

3 starts for ambiance & service ! The food is just OK my fav thing was the tzikiki with the pita dip. I also liked the flatbread which I forgot to take a picture of. The entrees were just okay but I would go back for the dips & flatbreads & ambiance :) read more

Taxim - Boar pasta - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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The food was tasty, the service was great, but I felt like a lot of the dishes are overpriced for what you get. We sat on the rooftop which is very cute and had a nice ambiance. We got several dishes to share between two people and we ended up with the right amount of food (perhaps a little too much). Our server was great by giving us a run down of the menu and highlighting some popular dishes. We got hummus, flatbread with mushroom and egg, grape leaf wrapped shrimp, and duck gyros. I REALLY liked the hummus - it was super smooth and had a drizzle of garlic olive oil which added good flavor. All the other dishes were tasty too, although I felt some of it was a little bit too salty (and a little overpriced). We also had dessert, which was a puff pastry with lemon creme and it was really tasty! Overall a pretty good experience. The setting is nice, service was great, and food was tasty and interesting. If each of the dishes were priced a couple dollars lower, I would have felt like the prices were more fair. read more

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I just ate dinner here last night and I thought my dinner was fantastic until I got the final bill!! Martini's $17 apiece plus a $4 dollar up charge for Tito's or Tanqueray!!??. I'm sorry since when are these two upgrades Martinis!!! I also noticed that they charge us a 22% gratuity upfront!! While we were eating a band was playing which made things very difficult and loud (we were warned about) so I did not want to argue with the waiter...total damage for two people and for so so martinis , one appetizer and 2 smaller sized plates almost $200!! This is what I would pay at Mastros but their martinis are standard great ingredients +3 ounce of liquor!! I'm glad I tried this place. I definitely wouldn't be back. These up charges are ridiculous and something we should've been told upfront. read more

Everything we had here was delicious! We came in on a Wednesday evening and it was a very cozy ambiance. The four of us ordered a round of drinks and appetizers to start. The hummus, saganaki, and something with pork belly and honey, all very good. I ordered the dish with the wild boar which was rich but so tasty! I'd never had wild boar before so I decided to go for it, I recommend! Overall, nice calm atmosphere, good food and drinks, and good service. It was a little pricy for what it was but worth it if you're trying something new! read more

Taxim - Agriogourouno Me Striftoudia - Greek Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I woke up literally dreaming about Taxim, so I figured it's time I wrote a review. A group of 6 went on a Tuesday night. The place was not busy, and after eating the food, I'm surprised it wasn't packed! My friends and I sampled a bit of everything on the menu with great recommendations from our waitress Tina. We had the TZATZÍKI, PRASSÓPITA, REVÍTHIA KAS. FRÓSSOS, TURLÚ, and AGRIOGURUNO ME STRIFTOUDIA and split a bottle of red Grecian wine. Everything was amazing! We needed help with each pronunciation and every selection. Tina so patient. I'm especially thankful at how gracious she was in our clear butchering of the Greek language. Beautiful space, great food, amazing service. I'll be back! read more

Really great service, sat on the rooftop it was a Thursday night so it was pretty packed and loud and a bit outside of my usual price range. The food was great but would probably prefer to sit inside next time. Loved the duck gyro but would have preferred a healthy alternative to fries. Service was great but hard to hear with noise level. Bathroom is downstairs FYI. Overall good experience. read more

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Amazing food with an equally incredible rooftop terrace. We ordered the tzatziki, giant beans, wild mushroom flatbread, and the octopus to share. The octopus was especially delicious and had a great flavor and texture! read more

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I was glad to have tried this restaurant recently. Easy to get reservations. Staff was nice and didn't rush even though I was one of two of the last tables till closing. Tzatziki was incredible. Also tried the duck and was so tender and delicious. Will be back soon to try so many other options that look great on the menu. read more