Looking for mediterranean-friendly restaurants? Our top picks are Good Funk, The Purple Pig and NAHA, 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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River North's Upscale Mediterranean Destinations
River North is home to a sophisticated selection of upscale Mediterranean dining destinations that bring the vibrant flavors of the coast to the heart of Chicago. Whether you are sharing inventive small plates at The Purple Pig or exploring the rich, traditional recipes at Ambar, these establishments offer an elegant atmosphere perfect for any special occasion. From sun-drenched ingredients to expertly curated wine lists, this collection showcases the very best of Mediterranean hospitality in one of the city's most stylish neighborhoods.
11 restaurants in Best Upscale Mediterranean Restaurants in River North | Upscale Mediterranean Food
- Good Funk · rated 3/5: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- The Purple Pig: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- NAHA: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Mediterranean.
- Meli Cafe: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Greek.
- Café Iberico: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Spanish.
- Volare Ristorante Italiano: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
- 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.
- Lil' Ba-Ba-Reeba!: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Spanish.
- Ummo: Menu includes mediterranean-tagged dishes. Italian.
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.
