Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Chinatown & Bridgeport (60616)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Apolonia
Bib Gourmand Mediterranean restaurant balancing ambitious small plates with convention-friendly polish.
Notable Picks
#1
Apolonia
8.6
Apolonia is chef Stephen Gillanders' contemporary Mediterranean dining room at the edge of McCormick Place, blending Northern Mediterranean flavors with a European-leaning small-plates menu and a focused wine list. Guests come for dishes like black truffle puff bread, branzino, and pastas, plus a Bib Gourmand–recognized experience that works for both conventions and date nights. The minimalist, high-ceilinged room can run loud, but it feels like one of the South Loop's most polished Mediterranean options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Black Truffle Puff Bread, Mediterranean Branzino, Fiorentini al Sugo
What makes it special: Bib Gourmand Mediterranean restaurant balancing ambitious small plates with convention-friendly polish.
8.0
Operating out of a South Loop ghost-kitchen hub, Turkitch Express focuses on Turkish street-food staples like doner, kofte sandwiches, and grilled chicken plates with a halal cue. Bowls, wraps, and panini-style sandwiched meats lean flavorful and filling, with value combos that work well for students, nearby workers, and late-night takeout. The space is functional rather than atmospheric, but execution on the food side is notably careful for a quick-service concept.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Doner Wrap - Turkish Style, Istanbul Street Kofte Kebab Sandwich, Beef Doner Plate
What makes it special: Halal Turkish street food with strong flavor focus from a modern ghost kitchen.
Worthy Picks
Fill-A-Pita Mediterranean Grill runs out of the same South Loop delivery hub, concentrating on shawarma, falafel, and build-your-own bowls with a broad menu of mezze and kabobs. Pricing stays relatively accessible, with sandwiches, platters, and late-night hours that make it a practical option for nearby residents or hotel guests wanting fast, filling Middle Eastern-leaning food. Atmosphere is secondary to delivery and pickup, but the variety and portion sizes deliver solid value.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Falafel Sandwich, Mixed Grill Kabob
What makes it special: Broad shawarma-and-falafel menu with generous portions and strong late-night coverage.