Mythos
- Neighborhood: Lincoln Square
- 2030 W. Montrose Ave.
- Chicago, IL 60618
- 773-334-2000
- Price range: $$$ ($16-$25)
Craving Greek food but don’t want the Greektown shtick? Head to this BYOB where the Mediterranean blue walls, coral-colored banquettes, Nuevo Greek backbeats and absence of stereotypical tsochkes transport you to modern Greece instead of modern Halsted Street. The food prep’s also a step up—baskets of freshly baked piping hot bread arrive minutes (not seconds) after you arrive with a garlic-butter spread; the saganaki is fired in the kitchen instead of tableside; the pastichio, a beefy bechamel-laced casserole is made to order; and the chicken regante, a Greek oregano-and-peppercorn-rubbed half chicken takes 40 minutes to bake. The Athens-born sisters behind this spot, Toni di Meola and Vicky Zervas, are even getting their herbs straight from the source—their mother hand-delivers them from Greece. For dessert, skip the usual baklava and try the house-made revani, a honey-sugar syrup soaked semolina and egg cake.
Getting There
- Cross Streets:
- Damen and Montrose Avenues
- Parking:
- Street Parking Difficult
- Public Transportation:
- CTA Bus: 50 Damen; 78 Montrose
- Wheelchair Access:
- Yes
The Basics
- Hours:
- 5-10 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday; noon-9 p.m. Sunday; closed Monday
- Cuisine:
- Greek
- Meals Served:
- Dinner and Lunch. Lunch Sundays only.
- Price Range:
- $$$ ($16-$25)
- Reservations:
- Accepted
- Alcohol:
- BYOB and Corkage Fee. $5 per bottle of wine or six-pack of beer
Features
- Specialties:
- Whole roasted red snapper is available with 24-hours notice.
- Payment Methods:
- Mastercard and Visa
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Seating :
- For 60.
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"Great variety!"
By nikegirl from Lakeview East, December 21, 2008
I went last night to Mythos to celebrate my friends' birthdays (there was 20 of us). We had everything brought out family style from tzatziki, span...
Report This Review"My Favorite Restaurant in Chicago!"
By plato712 from Uptown, December 10, 2008
I consider myself a bit of a "foodie" and this restaurant by far is my favorite in Chicago. Between the warm staff (Toni the owner) as well as the...
Report This Review"Mythos is a Myth"
By NCOR from Logan Square, December 3, 2008
I was very disappointed with the meal and restaurant!!! It was over-priced and the food was totally mediocre. Greek food is my favorite but this ...
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