Looking for mediterranean-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Capri Lounge & Grill, Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. and Meli, ranked by diner ratings among restaurants whose current menus carry mediterranean-tagged dishes. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Chicago's Cheap Mediterranean Destinations
Chicago’s culinary landscape is rich with affordable Mediterranean treasures that bring the vibrant flavors of the coast right to the heart of the city. This curated selection features everything from traditional Italian bakeries and Greek gyro spots to modern Middle Eastern eateries like I Dream Of Falafel and Tel Aviv Pizza. Whether you are looking for a casual sit-down meal at Capri Lounge & Grill or a quick, fresh bite on the go, these budget-friendly destinations offer an authentic taste of the Mediterranean across Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods.
30 restaurants in Best Cheap Mediterranean Restaurants in Chicago | Cheap Mediterranean Food
- Capri Lounge & Grill · rated 5/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Chicago Pizza and Oven Grinder Co. · rated 4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Meli · rated 4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- Fresh Farms International Market · rated 4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Sicilian Bakery · rated 4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Di'vino · rated 4/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Good Funk · rated 3/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Fattoush · rated 1/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- The Purple Pig: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Artopolis: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- Meli Cafe: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- NAHA: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- HIDE+SEEK: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- LÝRA: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- Tel Aviv Pizza: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Little Madrid Tapas-Café: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Spanish.
- Pazzo's: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Caffè Oliva: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Caffè Oliva concession: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Così: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Meli Cafe: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- Café Iberico: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Spanish.
- Cafe Moderno: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Sofi Restaurant: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Volare Ristorante Italiano: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Mercat a la Planxa: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Spanish.
- IDOF - I Dream Of Falafel: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Middle Eastern.
- Mozzarella Store, Pizza & Caffè: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Pizzeria Portofino: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- Ambar: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
