Taverna 1821

A must check out place! The food was amazing and every drink we ordered was beautiful and expertly crafted. The bartenders and servers were friendly and attentive and the chef even took the time to come over to our table to check in. Perfect for a date night with the cute location and ambiance.

AMAZING!!! Food was so flavorful, high quality and extremely reasonably priced. Everything is share style so you can try a bunch of things. We got the watermelon salad, the octopus, wagyu short ribs, hummus with pita, blackened chicken, and the gyros. It was all delicious. Portions were perfect sized, service was great, and atmosphere was very fun. I would recommend this place a million times over!

Taverna 1821 is a gem! The food is excellent — flavorful, fresh, and served in generous portions. Prices are very reasonable, especially considering the quality and the location. It feels like such a unique spot in this area, and honestly, it’s some of the best Greek food I’ve had in Chicago. Highly recommend for anyone looking for an authentic and delicious dining experience!

Wow! Can’t say enough great things about this place, Teresita was so welcoming and has a beautiful personality. kiera has great service and super sweet. Melissa and David at the bar were so accommodating and knowledgeable. Food was amazing and the atmosphere is clean serene and authentic

Great service and amazing food! New corner spot in Fulton Market. Loved the patio! Get that zucchini fries and octopus!

The flavors and vibes are on point. Lots of vegan options—I had hummus, zucchini, green salad, broccolini, and potatoes. I’ll be back to try the eggplant. Hoping this is not just a pop-up and they stick around forever!

fresh, flavorful food and great staff! a great meal and experience.

Food was AMAZING. My group whiped clean all the plates. Also great price for you what you’re getting. Tasted super authentic

The entire restaurant has a vibrant Greek theme that feels authentic and inviting -- seen on the menu. The vibe of Taverna 1821 is classy but comfortable, with service that's truly top tier across the board. Attentive staff, warm hospitality, and a menu that delivers from drinks to dishes. But if you're lucky enough to sit at the bar while David is working, you're in for something special. The food is just as impressive as the drinks, and one dish you cannot skip is the fried zucchini. Perfectly crisp, light, and addictive -- we'd go back for that alone. Highly recommend for a date night, a celebration, or just a drink that'll blow your mind. Can't wait to come back!

We stopped into Taverna 1821 for their happy hour and it did not disappoint. All of the staff members were very kind from when we first walked in until we left. Our server was very knowledgeable about the restaraunts offerings which was very helpful. He spoke about the shrimp ceviche on homemade pita chips that was not on the HH menu. We ordered it and it was delicious! Probably my most favorite bite! The sauce was very flavorful and decedent. We ordered an array of items, mostly from the HH menu which consisted of the YaYa's Chips, Fried Zucchini (amazing sauce), Hot Olives which came with bread, Chicken Souvlaki, Greek Meatballs. From the dinner menu we ordered the Lemon Potatoes and the Flanken Waygu Shortrib. All the HH items are extremely reasonably priced and are very tasty. The olives were alright as I found them a tad bit salty but better paired with the bread. I really enjoyed the fried zucchini as it was sliced and fried thinly and went great with the sauce. The meatballs had a great sauce to them as well. For drinks we ordered the Peach Smash Mocktail, Mastiha 75, Hades and the Athenian Spritz. All good drinks, no bad notes. All in all, I'm very pleased with this spot and I'd definitely come back. The staff and service were great, they were all kind and the person picking up our table was very efficient. All of our food was served beautifully and tasted delish. 10/10 happy hour. Be sure to check them out.

Very friendly and cute stop on Fulton! Worth a visit for something casual! All the dishes were easy to eat and tasty - unique enough to be different than usual Greek dishes but nothing mind blowing. The exec chef stopped by our table and provided some lamb cooked especially for visiting pups - so she loved it! The drinks were good and I'd be interested to come back to try one or two more dishes. Service was a little slow but we didn't necessarily mind it for our dinner since we were busy chatting.

We came and sat on the patio and enjoyed some happy hour deals (even on the weekend!). I enjoyed the Hades cocktail, and the Athenian spritz was also tasty and refreshing. It was interesting that we were given a complimentary block of feta with tiny watermelon cubes to start. We got the fried zucchini, which was interestingly very light, thin and crispy. The meatballs were also tasty. Finally we also got the chips which were the biggest portion and only $4. What a steal! Lovely place and would like to try their dinner menu!

The food was good, authentic Greek food, but the portions were small for the price. It's a cute spot with extensive vegetarian options, which is always a plus. The service was good, but the restaurant was very hot and I felt like I wasn't able to enjoy the meal as much because of the lack of temperature regulation. Overall, it was a pretty good experience.

Ahh! This used to be Marvin's Food and Fuel. Remember that! I had their Lemon Potatoes and Wood Fired Village Bread. The staff and service are wonderful.

This place has great greek dishes that are a step above what you would find at a traditional Greek restaurant for both Happy Hour and dinner. The Tuna Krystallos appetizer is definitely a must try. It melts in your mouth! The roasted Haloumi appetizer is great too! They both go perfectly with a Hades cocktail (Mezcal based) or the Lavendar Nectar mocktail. The dinner menu has a tasty selection of shareables. There are plenty of dairy free, gluten free, and vegetarian options that are well worth a trip to Fulton Market for Taverna 1821.

Great food, drinks, and outdoor patio! Service was fantastic. It is a pop up and I am reviewing in the hopes that it becomes permanent!