Plateia Mediterranean Kitchen – Mediterranean
Sun-drenched flavors and the comforting aroma of lemon-infused broth define this vibrant Mediterranean escape, where the air is thick with the scent of garlic and fresh herbs. Guests gather around tables laden with colorful spreads of creamy tzatziki and zesty taramosalata, dipping warm bread into a trio of traditional Greek flavors that celebrate the simplicity of the Aegean coast. Every spoonful of silky avgolemono and bite of sharp, pungent skordalia offers a soulful journey through the heart of authentic Hellenic cooking.
9860 Milwaukee Avenue, Des Plaines IL 60016 https://plateiachicago.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Guests love the welcoming feel and consistently high-quality dining experience, with many returning for the well-seasoned burgers that feature beautiful presentation. Standout dishes include the signature burger, which reviewers highlight for its perfect seasoning and visual appeal. The service is frequently praised for being attentive and helpful, as waiters provide excellent recommendations that enhance the overall visit.
Menu
Soups
- Avgolemono (Small) - $6: Creamy Egg Lemon Dietary tags: Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Avgolemono (Large) - $10: Creamy Egg Lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Of The Day (Small) - $6: Varies daily Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Of The Day (Large) - $10: Varies daily Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Appetizers
- Tzatziki - $11: Greek Yogurt Spread w/Cucumber & Garlic served w/Pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feta Cheese - $9: Imported Feta Cheese w/ Olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Carnivore, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Skordalia - $11: Garlic Potato Spread served w/Pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tirokafteri - $11: Spicy Crumbled Feta Spread w/Pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Taramosalata - $11: Creamy Blend of Cod Roe, Onions & XVOO w/Pita Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Trio - $11: Taramosalata, Skordalia & Tzatziki w/Pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beets & Skordalia - $14: Red & Golden Beets w/ Garlic Spread Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Trio - $11: Traditional Pureed Chickpeas, Jalapeno Cilantro, and Roasted Red Pepper served w/Pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Saganaki - $11: Pan-Seared Kefalotiri Cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feta Me Meli - $12: Baked Imported Feta wrapped in phyllo topped w/Honey, Fig & Sesame Seeds Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Feta Psiti - $12: Baked Feta, Spicy Jalapeño Peppers & Tomatoes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $19: Served w/Horseradish Marinara Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Haloumi - $15: Grilled Cyprian Cheese, Tomato, Basil Pesto, Arugula & Honey Mustard Dressing w/Pita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Octopus - $24: Char-Grilled Mediterranean Octopus w/ Lemon & XVOO Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, High-Fiber, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spanakopita - $10: Homemade Spinach Pie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kolokithokeftedes - $15: Fried Shredded Zucchini Fritters w/Herbs & Skordalia Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gigandes - $11: Giant Lima Beans in a Herb Tomato Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Keftedakia - $13: Pan-Fried Mint Meatballs, Tzatziki & Pita Dietary tags: Mediterranean, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Mikrolimano - $21: 5 Wild Shrimp Sautéed in Star-Anise, Tomato Herb, Feta Sauce Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Horiatiki Salad (Large) - $15: Vine Tomatoes, Cucumber, Green Peppers, Red Onion, Kalamata Olives, Capers, Feta, Wheat Rusks, XVOO & Oregano Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad (Large) - $15: Lettuce, Tomatoes, Cucumber, Onion, Kalamata Olives, Feta, Greek Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beet Salad - $15: Baby Spinach, Beets, Goat Cheese, Figs, Candied Walnuts & Balsamic Vinaigrette w/Crostini Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roka Parmesana - $17: Arugula Greens, Chicken Breast, Artichokes, Cherry Tomato, Parmesan Shaving, Creamy Balsamic w/Crostini Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pashalini (Large) - $15: Chopped Romaine, Celery, Green Onion, Dill, Cucumbers, Feta, Olives, Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Skewers (Pork or Chicken) - $19: 2 Skewers served w/Pita, Tomato, Onions & Tzatziki Dietary tags: Mediterranean Available at: dinner, lunch
- Biftekia w/Herbs - $23: 2 (6oz.) Handmade Greek Patties Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Char-Grilled Chicken - $24: Deboned & Marinated 1/2 Chicken w/XVOO & Lemon Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Volumetrics, AIP, Renal, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Brizolakia - $26: Bone In Pork Chops w/XVOO & Lemon Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Yogurt Chicken Breast - $23: 2 (6oz.) Grilled Chicken Breasts Marinated in a Yogurt Mustard Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Paidakia (Lamb Chops) - $52: 1 lb. Char-Grilled Lamb Chops, XVOO & Lemon Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pancetta - $19: Char Grilled Pork Belly, XVOO & Lemon Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pastichio - $22: Baked Thick Noodles & Angus Ground Beef topped w/Béchamel Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Moussaka - $22: Baked Eggplant, Potatoes & Angus Ground Beef topped w/Béchamel Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Riganati - $23: Free Range 1/2 Chicken served w/Greek Oven Potatoes, baked in XVOO, Lemon & Herbs Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Kokinisto - $40: Braised Domestic Lamb Shank in Tomato Herb Sauce w/Greek Green Beans Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Youvetsi - $40: Braised Domestic Lamb Shank in Tomato Herb Sauce w/Rose Marina Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lamb Psito - $40: Baked Domestic Lamb Shank in XVOO & Herbs w/Greek Oven Potatoes Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
Pasta
- Pappardelle Pasta - $20: Wild Mushrooms & Goat Cheese Cream Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Penne Kotopoulo - $23: Chicken, Broccoli, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Parmesan Cream Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Linguine - $31: 5 Wild Caught Shrimp served w/Linguine in a Tomato Shrimp Bisque Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Makaronia Me Kima - $25: Linguine, Certified Black Angus Meat Sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Bakaliaro Skordalia - $28: Fried Atlantic Cod w/Skordalia Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Calamari Quinoa - $30: Grilled Calamari served w/Herb Quinoa Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Octopus Quinoa - $32: Grilled Mediterranean Octopus w/Herb Quinoa Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Salmon Fillet - $30: Atlantic Grilled Salmon Fillet w/Choice of Side Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lavraki - $33: Branzino Fillet Char-Grilled, XVOO & Lemon w/Choice of Side Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Skewers - $32: 6 Wild Caught Shrimp Char-grilled in XVOO & Herbs w/Choice of Side Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Gourmet Sandwiches
- Classic American Burger - $17: Gouda, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion & Mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Burger - $18: Caramelized Onion, Graviera Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Greek Yogurt Ranch Available at: dinner, lunch
- Signature Burger - $18: Bacon, Mushroom, Fried Egg, Gouda, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Chipotle Mayo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wrapped Chicken - $13: Pita w/ Lettuce, Tomato, French Fries Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Side Dishes
- French Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Fries w/ Feta - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Horta - $9: Wild Greens-Red Swiss Chard, XVOO & Sea Salt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Oven Potatoes - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Vegetables - $9: Seasonal Vegetables, Balsamic Reduction, XVOO, Parmesan Flakes Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fasolakia - $11: Green beans in a Tomato Herb Sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rice - $8 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaf Of Bread - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Desserts
- Éclair - $9: Layers of Vanilla Custard & Biscotto topped with Milk Chocolate Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Portokalopita - $8: Phyllo shredded to bits in a sweet orange and cinnamon syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Ekmek - $9: Layer of Shredded Kataifi, Custard, Walnuts, Almonds, Whip Cream & Cinnamon Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Baklava - $9: Layers of Filo filled with Chopped Nuts & Honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium
- Greek Yogurt - $10: Greek Yogurt Drizzled w/Mountain Honey & Chopped Walnuts Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: breakfast, brunch
- Baklava Cheesecake - $9: Homemade Cheesecake with Baklava Filling Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Karidopita - $7: Traditional Greek walnut cake moist fluffy doused in sweet honey flavored syrup Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Nutella Crepe - $9 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- White Oreo Crepe - $10: White Chocolate, Oreo & Strawberries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
Beverages
- Goose Island 312 - $6: Craft Beer
- Samuel Adams - $6: Craft Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Stiegl Grapefruit - $6: Craft Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Krombacher Pilsner - $6: Craft Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- High Noon Peach - $6: Craft Beer
- Revolution Anti-Hero IPA - $7: Craft Beer
- Allagash White Ale - $7: Craft Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Lagunitas IPA - $7: Craft Beer
- Heineken 0.0 - $5: Non-Alcoholic Beer
- Miller Lite - $5: Domestic Beer
- Fix - $6: Imported Greek Beer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Mythos - $6: Imported Greek Beer Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Zoe Rose (Glass) - $11: Imported Greek Wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Skouras Chardonnay (Glass) - $12: Imported Greek Wine Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Mionetto Prosecco (Split) - $14: Sparkling Wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
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