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Dive into a vibrant culinary adventure at this chic pork and wine haven, where each shared dish bursts with bold flavors from Italy, Greece, and Spain.
"A lively Chicago eatery with Mediterranean inspirations from Greece, Italy, and Spain, featuring dishes like salt-roasted beets and whipped feta." - Ty Gaskins
"This downtown Mediterranean restaurant is a constantly bustling small plate bonanza even though it moved from its original location. Recently, founding chef Jimmy Bannos Jr. left the restaurant, so 2025 will be a year of transition." - Eater Staff, Ashok Selvam
"A Mediterranean restaurant offering a menu of Mediterranean-inspired dishes." - MICHELIN Guide
"Jimmy Bannos Jr.'s last day at The Purple Pig ended with little fanfare as the chef sold his stake in the Loop restaurant. As of Wednesday, October 23, Bannos Jr. is no longer involved in the restaurant he co-founded 15 years ago. The Purple Pig will continue without Bannos Jr., who says this was his choice and “it was time to move on,” and that he needs to concentrate on his new Greek restaurant in Northwest Suburban Niles." - Ashok Selvam
"The very best strategy for handling hunger at Navy Pier is to leave. Take a five-minute walk to The Purple Pig, which is still in a tourist-heavy area, but serves Mediterranean small plates so good they’re even worth a trip across town. If your cousin is still trying to find his way through The Amazing Maze when you get hungry, know that the bar at The Purple Pig is great for dining alone, too. You’ll be back before he’s done—hopefully." - adrian kane
