Athenian Room

Fantastic experience! Not only was the food super reasonably-priced and delicious, the service was excellent. The chef even gave us a baklava on the house! The atmosphere was very calm and quiet. Would highly recommend!

I have been coming to the Athenian Room since 1987. I started eating there as a graduate student in Chicago and have been eating there ever since. I live in Cleveland now and I eat there every chance I get. For the last 15 years, I spend one weekend every summer with high school friends in Chicago. We play beach volleyball, run, go to Cubs games, kayak, attend summer fairs, drink at different bars and more. The one constant is our night at the Athenian Room. The gyro dinner, chicken, fries, salads are all fantastic. Analeese, has been our smiling, warm hostess since the 1980's. If you live in or come to Chicago, don't miss this place.

I have been coming here for years. Their Chicken Pita is incredible. Perfectly cooked every time and wrapped in a warm, fluffy pita. Tzatziki is the best in the city, which is saying something. Gyros are deliciously succulent and flavorful. Baklava is sweet and crunchy, just perfect. Their fries. Oh my god the fries. Fluffy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and covered in tangy vinegar and Greek oregano. Going here is like getting a warm hug from a beloved grandparent. Never change.