Fiya
Middle Eastern restaurant · Andersonville
5419 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Highlights
Israeli-inspired cuisine with wood-fired pita & flavorful shareable plates
Israeli-inspired cuisine with wood-fired pita & flavorful shareable plates
"At the center of Fiya’s open dining room is a massive wood-burning oven, which is responsible for most of the dishes on the Israeli-inspired menu. Like an incorrectly calibrated Pandora’s Box, this oven only unleashes good things upon the world: pillowy pitas, juicy whole-roasted chicken, and cheesy shakshuka khachapuri. This place is great for a casual lunch and dinner, but also worth checking out for their weekend brunch. Order the Jerusalem Brunch—a platter for two with 14 different shareable plates, including labneh, house gravlax, and a cucumber-tomato salad." - sam faye, adrian kane, john ringor
"Fiya in Andersonville is a wonderful Israeli restaurant. From the pillowy pita to the tahini-rich hummus that’s slick with olive oil to a khachapuri filled with shakshuka—it’s all delicious. And you can’t see it from the street, but they have a large, quiet courtyard behind the restaurant that’s filled with string lights and trees. It’s exactly the kind of relaxing spot that’s perfect for a low-key summer dinner." - adrian kane, veda kilaru, john ringor
"Fiya opened in Andersonville in 2020, and this Israeli restaurant is great. From the pillowy pita to the tahini-rich hummus that’s slick with olive oil to a khachapuri filled with shakshuka—it’s all delicious. And you can’t see it from the street, but they have a large, quiet, courtyard behind the restaurant that’s filled with string lights and trees. It’s exactly the kind of relaxing spot that’s perfect for a casual weekday dinner." - adrian kane, john ringor
"Andersonville has a number of Middle Eastern options to choose from but modern Israeli spot Fiya, which replaced sandwich spot Jerry’s in June 2020, sets itself apart by representing the more than 180 nationalities that populate the state. Dishes and ingredients draw on the culinary traditions of Palestine, Iran, Morocco, Tunisia, Lebanon, and beyond, with hits including a massive za’atar chicken schnintzel (torshi, tahina, amba, pita) and two types of Georgian khachapuri." - Ashok Selvam
"This distinguishable exterior is marked by a sea of Mediterranean blue and wall-to-wall array of glass-paneled doors that open onto the street. Inside, all eyes are drawn to the sleek wood-burning hearth, in turn enclosed by a low blue-tiled wall that partitions off the open kitchen. Other walls echo the azure hues of the façade. That hearth isn't just a decorative element here. In fact, this Israeli-inspired menu boasts pillowy pita with hummus and burnished roast cauliflower, both of which emerge flame-kissed from the oven. Dishes also unveil classics from the greater Near East, including Georgia. Behold the piping-hot and deliciously rich khachapuri. The bar, set just beyond, is beloved for its excellent drafts and thoughtful natural wine selection." - Michelin Inspector
