Mana in LaGrange is easily a top local dining spot. The atmosphere is warm and modern, the service…read moreis exceptionally attentive, and every dish is beautifully presented, fresh, and flavorful. It is the perfect choice whether you are celebrating a special occasion or just heading out for an amazing dinner. I recommend the lamb chops and greek salad!

I had a fantastic experience at Mana! We went for an early dinner around 5pm on a Wednesday so it…read morewas easy to find a table. Restaurant is decorated nicely and I heard that they have outdoor seating in the summertime so I'll definitely be back during warmer weather! The food was absolutely delicious, fresh, and beautifully prepared, and the service was warm and welcoming. Our server even packed our leftovers for us right at the table, which I think is such a great extra touch. I started with the Avgolemono soup, which was one of the best I've ever had! The portion is large enough to split between two people. Otherwise, it will definitely fill you up. For an appetizer, we ordered the fried zucchini, and it was incredible! Perfectly crispy and full of flavor! For dinner, we had the Pastitio, which was also one of the best we've had, rich and flavorful. We also tried the Shrimp Tagliatelle; while it was well prepared, the parsley flavor was a bit too strong for my taste. Overall, a wonderful meal and experience. I would absolutely come back and highly recommend it!

Favorite place to eat in La Grange. I absolutely love their staff. They feel like a little family…read more Food is ALWAYS incredible. Lemon chicken rice soup is exquisite. Super chill vibe and great for families. Right next to train station so I can easily grab something and go or eat in before it arrives. A++++

I don't know if these recipes came down in the family or what but, their food is fabulous! The…read moreservice is welcoming and warm and efficient. And it's a very cute, clean, simple dine in restaurant.

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.

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.

Food was fresh and authentic! Gyro meat was cooked to perfection, tender and the best in the area…read morehands down! Greek music playing - makes you want to dance! Spot on service and very polite, friendly and fast! The decor is tranquil like your sitting outside at a table enjoying a meal home cooked by YiaYia! The kids menu was perfect even though we didn't order from it. We were there for lunch and the appetizers are enough for two people. The olive oil is so fragrant, the bread is fresh baked and amazing. I wish I would've tried the stuffed pepper soup, but Avgolemono is my favorite. I just wish they had a generous bowl of Youvetzi that was flavored with lamb shank!!! It's my go to Greek comfort food - My YiaYia's was the best! I will have to return to sample their desserts! I hope my favorite is on the menu... Galaktoboureko!

This is going to be a mixed review because my husband loved it and I thought it was "OK"…read moreThe staff is very pleasant and courteous and the place is very clean. The floor was very slippery around our table and for someone unsure of their step, this made me very nervous. Started with saganaki and lemon soup. My husband thought they were both delicious, unfortunately I thought the cheese was lacking and the soup was not think enough. There were huge pieces of chicken in it though. I had the special - Youvarelakia - which are the herbed meatballs in lemon sauce. The meat was "very herb-y" to the point of almost overwhelming the meat taste. Once again, the sauce was too think for my liking. Husband had the Youvetsi and thought it was delicious. We both brought leftovers home

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.

Loved our visit to the bar at Violi for happy hour…read more The spicy margs were delicious and a great deal during happy hour. We also enjoyed fresh oysters, a delicious tzatziki, and an order of saganaki. Great atmosphere and service. It was a perfect light dinner!

Came for lunch with some family on a Wednesday afternoon and our party of 4 was seated right away…read more The inside is decorated beautifully and is perfect for a casual meal or special event. To share, we ordered the crispy zucchini & eggplant ($15.99), three different 2-course lunch specials ($25 each), and roasted mushrooms ($13.99). For the lunch specials we got horiatiki + roasted lamb gyro, spanakopita + grilled chicken gyro, and spanakopita + faroe island salmon souvlaki. Everything was so good and so flavorful. I've been to Greece twice and everything was really on par with what I ate there. The ingredients were fresh and seasoned perfectly. The dishes were well balanced and didn't feel heavy at all. I would definitely come back!

This is one of my go to places during my lunch hour because the food is always fresh and delicious…read more I'll place the order online. I'll get there within 20 minutes and it's ready. The place is always clean and the guys behind the counter are always friendly.

Mezze platter and chicken and beef swarma plates. Fresh cucumber salad and stuffed grape leaves…read more Friendly service. Full of flavor! Decent prices and servings

8/19/26 update: We…read morejust went to Greece recently and wanted to find some authentic souvlakis close by. We came here before but not for the souvlakis. The ambience is okay. I know it's not the restaurant's fault but we had this one noisy kid that was way too loud. I know it's a family atmosphere and all, but these young parents do not know how to discipline their kids. I was annoyed while eating my food. I ordered the pork souvlaki and the classic Chicago gyro pita. The pork souvlaki was decent. The French fries were a lot bigger, pita bread was too chewy, and the pork skewer was not as tender. The classic Chicago gyro pita had lamb and beef gyro. This was still pretty good. I do wish the pita bread for those were less chewy.

Meat was dry, very little onions and tomatoes during the peak growing season. Just a little…read moretzatziki sauce on the pita. I was disappointed.

One of our favorite restaurants in the Naperville area. During our recent visit, we came for…read moredinner, and then returned the next day for brunch -- that's how much we love this place! At dinner, we shared the sausage appetizer - so tender and delicious! One of us had the seafood main course, which was huge and filled with so many different types of seafood and fish. We also had the chicken souvlaki, which is amazing. During our brunch, we shared the saganaki and pita -- the saganaki here is not to be missed. We also shared a delicious lamb burger that was tender, juicy and served with unique toppings. The accompanying Greek potatoes were also unique and very tasty. The service is always excellent here. There is also indoor and outdoor seating, and the outdoor seating has beautiful views. Reservations are not always necessary, but much more so on weekends. Love Vasili's!

I normally don't leave bad reviews because I understand how much they can impact a business…read more However, this experience was extremely disappointing. The restaurant was half empty, with plenty of open seating both inside and outside, and there appeared to be 3-4 servers standing around with very little to do. Despite that, they refused to seat our party of six. I'm sure one of those servers would have appreciated our business and the gratuity that came with it. Unfortunately, it felt like the manager was more interested in proving a point than taking care of customers. Definitely not the kind of service I expected.