Mia Francesca features the zesty, earthy cuisine of Rome and the surrounding areas of Tuscany, Umbria, and Lazio. It was one of the first restaurants in Chicago to encourage the lively art of dining with a contemporary, casually sophisticated trattoria ambiance, simple, rustic cooking, friendly service, and fair prices.Waiting for a table at the beautiful antique bar is part of the charm of Mia Francesca. The plush upstairs dining room and lounge can be reserved for private events, as can the more intimate coach house tucked away behind the restaurant. In the summer, al fresco dining is also available on a charming cobblestone terrace.
Ēma is a Mediterranean and California-inspired restaurant from Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants located at 1320 Patriot Blvd. The menu, crafted by Chef Partner CJ Jacobson features spreads, dips and assorted mezze, Mediterranean small plates, with an emphasis on Hummus & Spreads, Raw, Vegetables and Kebabs. Signature dishes include Moroccan Onion Dip, Spinach & Feta Spread, Tahini Caesar Salad, Octopus Carpaccio and Spicy Brisket Kefta Kebab. The beverage program showcases cocktails with flavors crafted from Mediterranean ingredients like chinola, fig, fresno chile and coriander. The wine program, curated by Sommelier John C. Slatter, features a globally sourced list of over 70 selections with a strong focus on wineries practicing organic and natural production across the Mediterranean, including ancient grape varieties from Greece, Lebanon and Italy.
Andros Taverna is a contemporary restaurant from Chef Doug Psaltis servingsophisticated Greek food cooked from the soul. Inspired by the cosmopolitan taverns ofGreece, Andros Taverna is a story of culinary heritage, purity of flavors, and warmhospitality in the heart of Logan Square!
Turquoise Restaurant was established in 2002 in Roscoe Village. We became known for our wide selection of Turkish-inspired Mediterranean dishes and drinks. Nestled in the middle of Roscoe Village, Turquoise Restaurant takes pride in being a part of such a culturally diverse neighborhood. While Turquoise Restaurant continues to showcase it’s inspiring and sophisticated Turkish dishes, Chef Ezgi Bozdas adds personalized touches to the service and customer care to ensure that Turquoise Restaurant captures the essence and expectations of today's diners.
Francesca's North a intégré The Francesca's Restaurant Group en mai 1995. Le menu propose une cuisine typique de Rome, avec ses tons citronnés et terreux, et des régions avoisinantes ; la Toscane, l’Ombrie et le Latium. Situé à Northbrook, il illustre l'art de la gastronomie moderne avec son ambiance contemporaine et sophistiquée de trattoria, sa cuisine simple et délicieuse, son service amical et ses prix raisonnables.
Le groupe Francesca’ s Restaurant a été fondé en 1992 par le restaurateur Scott Harris. Tout a commencé dans un petit restaurant italien situé à North Clark Street à Chicago, puis le savoir-faire s’est développé sur trois concepts de restaurant situés sur 33 locations à travers quatre états. Basé à Chicago, le groupe Francesca’s Restaurant possède et exploite actuellement 23 restaurants Francesca's, cinq restaurants Davanti Enoteca et cinq restaurants Glazed and Infused.
Elia features Mediterranean inspired cuisine, in contemporary atmosphere. Elia - a stunning new Modern Mediterranean restaurant - is now open in the heart of Wicker Park.Elia (Greek for “olive tree”) pulls inspiration from Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and other Mediterranean countries and translates those flavors and techniques into Elia’s soups, salads, spreads, small plates, mains, sides, and desserts.Beverage-wise, Elia boasts 12 handcrafted specialty cocktails, 24 wines sourced from around the world available by the bottle and glass, 10 craft draft beers,100+ spirits spirits, and non-alcoholic offerings as well.Elia features 90 interior seats - including a glassed-in private dining room that doubles as the restaurant’s wine cellar - along with 60 seats on the restaurant’s sidewalk patio.Sprawling imported Mediterranean wall murals of golds, blacks, and off-whites; original imported artwork; and mid-century modern lighting round out the restaurant’s stunning interior.
Black & Caspian Wine Bistro is a Modern Mediterranean Wine Bistro in Lakeview East.Highly regarded locally, our modern international restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating, and a reputation for excellent service. We are known for creating stunning food experiences and our meals are known for being outstanding and well remembered. Our wine bar flows with great international selections – wine and good food pairing forever.
Le Francesca's Tavola est le 9ème restaurant de la chaîne The Francesca. Situé dans le centre-ville d'Arlington Heights, ce restaurant à l'ambiance trattoria contemporaine agrémentée d'éléments raffinés propose une délicieuse cuisine rustique, un service amical et des tarifs abordables. Le menu comprend des plats du terroir relevés typiques de Rome et des régions avoisinantes, comme la Toscane, l'Ombrie et le Latium.
Le restaurant se trouve à quelques minutes de marche du quartier central des affaires d'Arlington Heights.
La chaîne de restaurants The Francesca a été fondée en 1992 par le restaurateur Scott Harris, qui a commencé par ouvrir un restaurant italien petit mais accueillant, le North Clark Street à Chicago. La chaîne de restaurants s'est ensuite développée et propose aujourd'hui 3 concepts distincts, répartis dans 4 états et avec 33 adresses différentes. Basée à Chicago, la chaîne de restaurants The Francesca possède et exploite actuellement 23 restaurants Francesca, 5 restaurants Davanti Enoteca et 5 emplacements Glazed and Infused.
Situé au cœur de Oak Park, dans l'Illinois, le Citrine Cafe propose une cuisine d'influence méditerranéenne avec une touche américaine. Le menu comprend des plats de poisson et de légumes de saison, des viandes braisées cuites dans des contenants en argile, ainsi que du pain frais préparé dans le four en briques de l'établissement.
Taxim, which is located in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood, features regionally-inspired Greek dishes paired with an all-Greek wine list. The stunning dining room is fitted with soaring 16-foot ceilings, travertine marble floors, dramatic Byzantine-style lamps and artwork, and the rooftop dining area lined with Greek flowering herbs.The restaurant was chosen as one of of Chicago's Best New Restaurants in 2009/2010 by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Magazine and the Chicago Reader. Additionally, Taxim's housemade yogurt with young favas and lamb confit was selected as one of the Best Bites of 2009 by the Chicago Reader, the house-cured sardines were mentioned in Time Out Chicago's 2009 "100 Best Things We Ate (and drank) This Year" feature, and the wood-grilled octopus was selected as 2010's "Best New Dish" by Chicago magazine. Additionally, chef-owner David Schneider appeared on the Food Network's "Iron Chef America" in April 2011 going head-to-head with Iron Chef Cat Cora.
