Cooking Up a Storm: Ithaki Estiatorio shares lamb dip sandwich recipe

Thursday, December 11, 2025
CHICAGO (WLS) -- A new spot in Chicago's Greektown hopes diners are saying "Opa!" at the end of the meal!



Ithaki Estiatorio is in the former Parthenon space, one of the most iconic dining rooms in the city.

The restaurant is trying to revive and re-energize the food scene on the near West Side.

Chef Saul Ramos and partner of Ithaki joined ABC7 to share their lamb dip sandwich recipe.

Recipe:



Ingredients

-5 lb lamb shoulder
-Kosher salt
-Pepper
-3 heads of fresh garlic

For serving:

-Hoagie Roll
-Dill Yogurt Sauce or Tzatziki
-Tomato Jam
-Provolone Cheese

Instructions:

-Preheat oven to 350 degrees
-Generously coat the lamb shoulder in kosher salt, pepper and garlic, and place on a sheet pan
-Roast for one hour or until very tender with an internal temperature of 120 degrees.
-Let cool completely, and reserve the lamb drippings for dipping.
-Shave super thin and have it ready for serving

Serving:

Dip slices in lamb drippings, and serve in a hoagie roll with tomato jam, provolone cheese, and a dill yogurt/tzatziki sauce.





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