Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Gold Coast & Old Town (60610)
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Old Jerusalem Restaurant
Decades-old Old Town fixture for Palestinian and Middle Eastern comfort plates.
Notable Picks
8.5
A longtime Old Town standby since the 1970s, Old Jerusalem serves classic Palestinian and broader Middle Eastern staples in a compact, homey dining room. Locals come for plates of kebabs, shawarma, and vegetarian mezze that have stayed remarkably consistent over decades.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken shawarma plate, Falafel sandwich, Hummus with meat
What makes it special: Decades-old Old Town fixture for Palestinian and Middle Eastern comfort plates.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Hidden Gems Heaven
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Daboul Avenue is a delivery-focused Lebanese street food kitchen near River North that leans hard into shawarma, falafel, and mezze. It’s built for quick pickup and third-party delivery rather than dine-in, with portions and seasoning tuned for late-night and office orders.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken shawarma wrap, Falafel wrap, Hummus with pita
What makes it special: Delivery-first Lebanese street food with tightly focused shawarma and falafel.
7.6
Vibes:
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Girls Night Out Approved
Birthday & Celebration Central
Trendy Table Hotspots
Perched on North Avenue Beach, Shore Club pairs a Mediterranean-leaning menu and big mezze platters with lakefront cabanas and a glass-walled dining room. Food quality is solid if uneven, but the draw is cocktails, shared plates, and postcard views over Lake Michigan.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mezze platter, Shrimp tacos, Whipped feta dip
What makes it special: Seasonal lakefront spot on North Avenue Beach with Mediterranean-inspired share plates and cocktails.