Looking for mediterranean-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Meli, Himalayan Restaurant and Fontano's Pizza and Subs, 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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South Loop's Cheap Mediterranean Destinations
Discover a world of flavor in the heart of the South Loop with this collection of budget-friendly dining destinations. You can enjoy everything from traditional Italian staples at Fontano's Pizza and Subs to vibrant Spanish sandwiches at Cafecito and fresh Japanese plates at Mikami. This diverse lineup also features beloved American spots like Half Sour and Little Branch Cafe, ensuring there is a delicious and affordable option for every palate.
17 restaurants in Best Cheap Mediterranean Restaurants in South Loop | Cheap & Mediterranean
- Meli · rated 4/5: 5 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Greek.
- Himalayan Restaurant: 11 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Fontano's Pizza and Subs: 6 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Italian.
- Mikami: 5 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Japanese.
- Lowcountry South Loop: 4 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Seafood.
- Chicago Curry House: 3 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Indian.
- Señoritas Cantina: 3 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Mexican.
- Cafecito: 3 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Half Sour: 3 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Mercat a la Planxa: 3 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Spanish.
- Little Branch Cafe: 2 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Necessary Coffee: 2 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. American.
- Sofi Restaurant: 2 mediterranean-friendly dishes on the menu. Mediterranean.
- Flo & Santos: 1 mediterranean-friendly dish on the menu. Italian.
- AO Hawaiian Hideout: 1 mediterranean-friendly dish on the menu. American.
- Chengdu Bistro: 1 mediterranean-friendly dish on the menu. Chinese.
- Chicago Waffles: 1 mediterranean-friendly dish on the menu. American.
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.













