Chrissoulas - Libertyville Restaurant

Came here for my husbands birthday, the food was incredible! The atmosphere was lively and fun we even brought our 11month old with us and they had a high chair which was appreciated! Cannot wait to come here again, a great addition to downtown libertyville!

Do make reservations prior to your arrival. Food is delicious and service is great. Be ready for shouts and fire since a lot of regulars will order Saganaki. not sure how i miss that out from menu 😔

There are not that many Greek restaurants around, so when we found out about this one, we were fine with driving over 30 minutes to enjoy my favorite, Mediterranean style food! The service was impeccable. Our waiter, Doug, was very attentive and knowledgeable too. Unfortunately, this was the only positive thing that I can say about Chrissoulas. Everything from the Drinks, appetizer, to the main course AND even dessert was subpar. How can you go wrong with Baklava I thought. I support the people who said that this was not really Greek food. Plus the food that came to our table certainly did not come close to looking like the pictures on the website. Also, the atmosphere was quite poor. The restaurant was so loud that we couldn’t even hear ourselves talk to one another. In addition, Chrissoulas was so terribly over priced. $30 for two simple cocktails? Our bill was over $200 dollars for a dinner we didn’t enjoy. For all these reasons I gave it only 1 star overall. Unfortunately our 5 star waiter was the only highlight of our New Year’s Eve dinner.

We went for a birthday dinner and tried a bit of everything. Everyone loved the saganaki and said it was the best they’ve ever had. I love Greek restaurants and my family enjoyed this experience and had a nice time. The staff was extremely accommodating with the reservations and the service. They made a special salad for my daughter since she is a picky eater. It was just a nice friendly vibe and the food was great. We enjoyed it, so thanks for making the night memorable.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Chrissoulas, a Greek restaurant that left me with mixed feelings about my experience. As soon as we walked in, we were promptly seated, which was a positive start to the evening. The overall ambience of the restaurant was warm and inviting, setting the stage for a delightful meal. Let's start with the food. The watermelon ceviche was a standout dish that we thoroughly enjoyed. The combination of fresh watermelon and tangy flavors created a refreshing and unique taste. However, we were disappointed by the portion of shrimp in the ceviche, as it was quite skimpy. While the dish itself was delicious, the lack of shrimp left us wanting more. We also tried the Saganaki, which is essentially a slab of deep fried cheese that comes to the table flaming… It was a pretty cool experience, and the cheese had a really good crispy crust, but it was fried cheese at the end of the day. ☺️ On the other hand, the antipasto at Chrissoulas was simply phenomenal. It exceeded my expectations and can easily be ranked as one of the best antipastos I have ever had. The variety of flavors, textures, and high-quality ingredients made it a true delight for the taste buds. Moving on to the drinks, we were pleased with the selection and found them to be delicious. The restaurant did not disappoint in this department, offering a range of refreshing and flavorful beverages that complemented our meal perfectly. We finished our meal with the bread pudding, which we were surprised at the presentation, it was a great one, but not your traditional bread pudding they deep fry a slab of bread pudding, and top it with ice cream. It was delicious but a little awkward to eat Unfortunately, the service fell short of our expectations. While our waiter was competent in his duties, he lacked a welcoming demeanor. As one of the last groups in the restaurant, it seemed as though the staff forgot we were there towards the end of the evening. We experienced prolonged waiting times of around 10 to 15 minutes between check-ins at our table. Additionally, the loud music and playful behavior from the kitchen became disruptive and somewhat intrusive to our dining experience, especially towards the end of the night. Despite these shortcomings, our overall visit to Chrissoulas was a good one, primarily due to the great food. The waiter, although not very welcoming, was pleasant enough. However, the lack of attention towards the end of the evening and the noisy atmosphere from the kitchen did detract from our overall enjoyment. If you're seeking a Greek restaurant with a welcoming ambiance and impressive antipasto, Chrissoulas may be worth a visit.