Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Lincoln Park (60614)
6 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Galit
A James Beard–driven, Michelin-starred Middle Eastern tasting menu built around obsessive hummus and salatim.
Essential Picks
#1
Galit
9.1
Galit is a Michelin-starred Middle Eastern restaurant from chef Zachary Engel that turns hummus, salatim, and wood-fired meats into a structured tasting menu. Locals use it for special-occasion dinners where bold flavors, precise cooking, and a deep wine list justify the spend.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hummus Masabacha, Labneh with za'atar and olive oil, Bubbe's Brisket
What makes it special: A James Beard–driven, Michelin-starred Middle Eastern tasting menu built around obsessive hummus and salatim.
Notable Picks
#2
Cedar Palace
8.7
Cedar Palace is a family-run Lebanese and Syrian restaurant where recipes dating back decades anchor a cozy Lincoln Park dining room and patio. It’s the neighborhood’s go-to for homestyle hummus, shish tawook, and mezze plates that feel generous and carefully made.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hummus Chicken Shawarma, Shish Tawook Lunch Plate, Baklava
What makes it special: A long-running, family-operated Lebanese kitchen with scratch-made mezze and a beloved patio.
#3
Avli Taverna
8.5
Avli Taverna is a contemporary Greek restaurant from a small local group, known for shareable mezze, thoughtful seafood, and a strong cocktail program in a narrow Lincoln Park townhouse space. It’s where locals book date nights and small celebrations when they want Greek beyond gyros and souvlaki.
Must-Try Dishes:
Flaming Saganaki, Octopodi (grilled octopus), Spanakopita
What makes it special: A Bib-Gourmand-recognized Greek spot where mezze, cocktails, and polished service make Wrightwood feel like a night out in Athens.
#4
Anatolia
8.4
Anatolia is a modern Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant on Clark where Adana kebab, mezze spreads, and Turkish cocktails land in a softly lit room. It functions as Lincoln Park’s sit-down Turkish option for lingering dinners that still feel neighborhood casual rather than formal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Adana Kebab Plate, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Pink Lady dip
What makes it special: A Clark Street Turkish dining room where kebabs, mezze, and Turkish cocktails come with more polish than most neighborhood spots.
8.3
Medi Kitchen & Cocktail is a Lebanese-inspired small-plates restaurant on Halsted where shareable mezze, kafta, and shakshouka meet a serious cocktail list in a dim, design-forward room. It reads like Lincoln Park’s Mediterranean lounge: part dinner destination, part bar for lingering over drinks and dips.
Must-Try Dishes:
Falafel Benni, Kafta Kabob, Shakshouka
What makes it special: A cocktail-focused Mediterranean spot where Lebanese family recipes meet a moody, club-adjacent dining room.
8.0
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Late Night Legends
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Shawarma & Grill is a late-night counter on Diversey turning out hefty shawarma sandwiches and rice plates from Jordanian owners focused on straightforward, flavor-first cooking. It’s the move when you want fast, affordable Mediterranean—especially after bars—without sacrificing freshness or portions.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Shawarma Plate, Mix Grill Plate, Falafel Sandwich
What makes it special: A fast-moving shawarma counter run by Jordanian owners, known for oversized platters and reliable late-night hours.