The Best Mediterranean Restaurants In Chicago - Chicago - The Infatuation
"Rose Mary has been booked since before it even opened, which isn’t that shocking considering this West Loop spot is from a popular Top Chef winner and in one of the buzziest neighborhoods in the city. But this hyped-up place is also a great Croatian-Italian restaurant. The crni rizot is what the ocean would taste like if it made a wish to become risotto. Their cevapi plate full of garlicky sausages is perfect for sharing, and they have an incredible line-up of pastas. And despite the place being always packed, you’ll be seated in a timely fashion, have a relaxed dinner with clairvoyant servers who bring the check exactly when you’re ready to leave. Which, by your last course, will be never. Reservations are released one month in advance, but the bar area is reserved for walk-ins. If you get there close to or before opening time (5pm), you’ll most likely find an empty seat or two." - john ringor, adrian kane, veda kilaru
