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.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Discover the best South Loop restaurants with mediterranean options. Highly rated spots with authentic mediterranean menu items.
South Loop's Premier Mediterranean Destinations
Discover the vibrant flavors of Chicago’s South Loop through this curated selection of eateries that blend Mediterranean inspiration with a wide array of global cuisines. You can explore everything from the authentic Greek plates at Meli and Spanish tapas at Mercat a la Planxa to the aromatic spices found at Chicago Curry House and Himalayan Restaurant. Whether you are looking for a casual American meal at Little Branch Cafe or Italian-inspired comfort at Flo & Santos, these neighborhood favorites offer a diverse dining experience for every occasion.
17 restaurants in Best South Loop Restaurants with Mediterranean Options | Top Rated
- 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.













