Chicago's best Greek wine list, full stop
Logan Square · Chicago · Greek, Seafood · Visit Website ↗
Updated September 2026
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · April 13, 2026
RagingWine reviewed Andros Taverna’s wine list and gave it The Wild Card — RagingWine’s Vibe-Check rating. How RagingWine reviews wine lists →
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You open the wine list at a casual Greek taverna on Milwaukee Ave and expect maybe a token Assyrtiko and some Malbec filler. What you get instead is 80-plus bottles that read like a love letter to every major Greek wine region. This list has an actual point of view, and it earns the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence it's been holding since 2022.
Greece runs the whole show here, and that's exactly right. Santorini Assyrtiko from both Domaine Sigalas and Gaia Wines' Thalassitis anchors the whites with serious volcanic-island credibility. The reds go deep into Naoussa and Xinomavro territory — Boutari, Kir-Yianni, and Alpha Estate are all present, covering the full range from approachable to cellar-worthy. Domaine Gerovassiliou's Malagousia and Tselepos Moschofilero add aromatic texture that most Greek lists completely ignore, and Skouras' Agiorgitiko rounds out the Peloponnese side. There are gaps if you want French or Italian, but that's not a flaw — it's a choice, and it's the right one for this kitchen.
With 12 to 18 pours on offer, the by-the-glass program is legitimately the strongest reason to come here on a weeknight. You can drink your way through indigenous Greek varieties without committing to a full bottle, which is exactly how you want to explore a region this unfamiliar to most American diners. Rotation details weren't confirmed, but the range tracked to the bottle list, so expect the same quality carry-through.
Tselepos Moschofilero — $45
Moschofilero is criminally underrated outside Greece — floral, crisp, lower alcohol — and at this price point it almost certainly drinks above its tier. Perfect for the table before anyone's committed to a direction.
Domaine Gerovassiliou Malagousia
Most people skip straight to Assyrtiko because it's the Greek white they've heard of. Malagousia is the move for anyone who wants something that hits differently — aromatic without being sweet, textured without being heavy. Gerovassiliou basically saved this grape from extinction, which is its own conversation starter.
Boutari Naoussa
Boutari is the default Greek red that shows up everywhere — it's fine, it's consistent, but it's the Kendall-Jackson of Naoussa. With Alpha Estate and Kir-Yianni both on this list, there's no reason to settle for the entry-level option.
Domaine Sigalas Assyrtiko + Grilled Whole Fish
Santorini Assyrtiko and grilled seafood is not a controversial call — it's just correct. The wine's high acid and saline mineral edge cut through the fat of a whole fish the way nothing else on this list will. Sigalas makes one of the benchmark versions and it's worth every dollar.
The Bottom Line
Andros Taverna isn't trying to be a wine destination — it's a neighborhood taverna that happens to have built the best Greek wine list in Chicago. If you eat here and order a beer, that's on you.
Logan Square · Chicago · Italian
Come to Osteria Langhe for a focused trip through Piedmontese wine. Thursday’s advertised half-price selection is worth asking about, and Wednesday offers a wine pairing alongside the four-course menu. The linked wine list is dated December 2025, so confirm today’s bottles and prices before choosing.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Proper
Lincoln Park · Chicago · American Casual
Summer House is not a wine destination, but it's a reliable place to drink well enough without getting gouged on the low end — just steer clear of the big-name bottles where the markup climbs. Send your friend here if they want something easy and good; don't send them here if they're chasing something serious.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chicago · Italian
il Carciofo is doing something genuinely rare: building a wine list that treats Italian regional variety as the main event, not the footnote. If you're tired of the same Pinot Grigio and Chianti Classico circuit, this is exactly where you should be eating dinner.
Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
Chicago · Chicago · Steakhouse
STK Chicago is here to sell you a night out, and the wine list is just part of the set dressing. If you care about what's in your glass, eat here for the steak and order water.
Crowd Pleasers
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
· Chicago · French Brasserie
La Grande Boucherie Chicago is a reliable wine destination for anyone who wants a French-focused list executed with genuine effort and the occasional smart value. The markups aren't shy, but the BTG program and specials take some of the sting out — go in with a plan and you'll drink well.
Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Active Program
Acceptable
· Chicago · Steakhouse
This is not the wine list you expect to find at The Palm, and that's exactly why it earns attention. Six bottles, zero filler, genuinely fair pricing — if someone's tending this list, they deserve a raise.
Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Rotating Cast
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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