Your Chicago Destination For Greek Cuisine

We built Ela Taverna to be your neighborhood go-to for fresh Greek food in Chicago, IL. With 10 years of experience, we bring authentic Greek cuisine and Mediterranean flavors to every meal, preparing traditional recipes daily. Whether you're grabbing lunch between meetings or picking up dinner for the family, we serve satisfying food without the wait of a traditional sit-down restaurant.

As a Greek restaurant and Greek taverna, we offer gyros, chicken rice bowls, Greek salad bowls, and other Greek food favorites alongside a variety of Mediterranean food. Our traditional taverna menu includes mezze, shared plates, and family-style dining, featuring all-natural beef, pork, and lamb, along with free-range halal chicken. Guests can also enjoy fresh daily specials, Greek coffee, frozen Greek yogurt, and other dessert options.

For convenient dining, we welcome guests for lunch and dinner through our dine-in service and takeout orders. We also provide Greek catering and Mediterranean catering for gatherings, celebrations, and special occasions throughout Chicago.

We believe food brings people together, and our focus remains on fresh preparation, quality ingredients, and authentic Greek recipes. From casual meals to group gatherings, we accommodate different tastes and dining occasions. We also offer first responder discounts to recognize those who serve our community.

Visit Ela Taverna to enjoy Mediterranean cuisine, explore our menu, or ask about our catering services.