Restaurant in Chicago, United States
Ithaki Estiatorio
100Pearl PointsEasy Greek Dinner

About Ithaki Estiatorio
Book Ithaki Estiatorio when you want a Greek-leaning dinner near Chicago's Halsted dining corridor without chasing an awards table or formal tasting-menu format. It is better for casual celebrations and small groups than for diners seeking a chef-driven progression or destination splurge.
In Chicago, the smart read is practical: consider Ithaki Estiatorio when the plan calls for an evening meal and the confirmed hours fit your schedule. This is a better fit for someone who wants another option in the city, not for a diner chasing a confirmed chef-led tasting menu or a documented awards destination.
A low-friction Chicago choice for evening plans
The verified details confirm Chicago as the location, smart casual dress, evening hours throughout the week. Because there is no confirmed tasting-menu structure, named chef, award history, published signature dish, price range, or menu format in the supplied details, treat this as a practical dinner decision rather than a progression-driven meal.
That matters if the group has been once and is deciding whether to return. Come back when the goal is an evening plan and the confirmed schedule works. Skip it if the next meal needs a highly choreographed sequence, counter format, or a destination-level beverage and service program. The current service window also makes it more useful for evening plans than lunch, with later hours available Thursday through Saturday.
Who should put it on the list
Regulars should think of Ithaki Estiatorio as a Chicago evening option rather than a splurge signal. It may suit dinners where location and timing do a lot of the work. With no verified price range, menu details, or seating information, the safest move is to check current details before committing a larger party.
For a broader Chicago scan, use Our full Chicago restaurants guide. If the night becomes a wider itinerary, Our full Chicago hotels guide, Our full Chicago bars guide, Our full Chicago wineries guide, Our full Chicago experiences guide are more useful than forcing this into a tasting-menu brief it does not currently support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Ithaki Estiatorio accommodate groups?
The verified details do not confirm group policies, private dining, or seating capacity. If you are planning for a group, contact Ithaki Estiatorio directly and confirm the current booking options. The confirmed hours are 4–9 PM Monday through Wednesday, 4 PM–12 AM Thursday through Saturday, 4–9 PM Sunday.
What are alternatives to Ithaki Estiatorio in Chicago?
Athena Restaurant and Greek Islands are other Chicago options to compare when planning a meal. Ithaki Estiatorio may be useful when its confirmed evening hours fit your schedule, especially Thursday through Saturday when it is listed as open until 12 AM.
Can I eat at the bar at Ithaki Estiatorio?
Bar seating is not confirmed in the verified details. Plan to confirm seating options directly with the venue before you go. The late Thursday-to-Saturday service window gives you the most scheduling flexibility.
Is Ithaki Estiatorio good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a low-friction special occasion in Chicago if the confirmed hours and smart casual dress code fit the plan. The available details do not confirm a high-luxury setup, tasting menu, private dining, or special-occasion package.
How far ahead should I book Ithaki Estiatorio?
Booking guidance is not verified, so check directly with Ithaki Estiatorio for current availability. The confirmed hours are 4–9 PM Monday through Wednesday, 4 PM–12 AM Thursday through Saturday, 4–9 PM Sunday.
Location
314 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60661
Chicago, United States
Compare Ithaki Estiatorio
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ithaki Estiatorio | Chicago | , | , |
| Athena Restaurant | Chicago | , | , |
| Greek Islands | Chicago | , | , |
| Mariano's Tastemaker Kitchen | Chicago | , | , |
| RealGood Stuff Co. | Chicago | , | , |
| Lou Mitchell's | Chicago | Coffee Shop, American | $$ |
How Ithaki Estiatorio Chicago compares with similar nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Athena Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Greek Islands, Notable alternative
- Mariano's Tastemaker Kitchen, Notable alternative
- RealGood Stuff Co., Notable alternative
- Lou Mitchell's, Coffee Shop, American, $$
How it compares for a Greek-leaning Chicago dinner
Against Athena Restaurant and Greek Islands, Ithaki Estiatorio reads as the easier choice when the priority is a simple Halsted-area dinner rather than a bigger-name Greek outing. If the group wants the familiar Greektown benchmark, start with Greek Islands. If the goal is a lower-friction booking nearby, Ithaki is the cleaner play.
Mariano's Tastemaker Kitchen and RealGood Stuff Co. sit in a different lane: use them when convenience, speed, or a lighter format matters more than a seated Greek dinner. Lou Mitchell's, listed as Coffee Shop, American, $$, is the better comparison only for daytime comfort food energy, not for the same dinner brief.
For readers cross-shopping beyond this immediate set, nearby Chicago restaurant pages worth scanning include 1776 Restaurant, 3 Arts Club Cafe, 312 Fish Market, 3259 E 95th St, 90th Meridian. For a different city brief entirely, compare with Jōdo Saké Bar in Los Angeles, Onigiri Time in Pasadena, ¿Por Qué No? in Portland, 'Ai Love Nalo in Waimanalo Beach, 'āina in San Francisco, 'Ama 'Ama in Kapolei, -Grilled beef Sukiyaki- KAMAKURA TANUKIAN 鎌倉 たぬき庵 in Kamakura, ¡Salud! in Los Angeles.
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