Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chicago

"What a wonderful place! Ambience great and the food even better. A disk jockey up front and families with children scattered about, all enjoying a..."

Julia Showich

Ema

88/100 (3119 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Gorgeous ambiance and terrific food! I can’t stop thinking about the charred eggplant dip. It is not what you would expect, truly whipped and..."

Fallon Brown

"I was absolutely blown away by everything we have ordered. Everything was a 10/10. My friend is celiac and our waiter gave us a dedicated gluten free..."

Pat J.

"Ema, nestled in the heart of Chicago, offers a culinary experience that tantalizes the taste buds with its Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. My visit..."

Ray Morgan

"First impression of this place is definitely the ambience! Super cozy and the food was amazing; Hummus was full of texture and the Lamb was cooked to..."

Addel

"Awesome location!!! So many delicious gluten free options, and they were super accommodating with my dairy free requests as well. They even brought..."

Beia Spiller

"Really neat fusion of Middle Eastern flavors with modern cuisine. Some of the dishes are a little over done but in all, excellent food and..."

F Elmesselmani

"The food, service and the ambience was top notch. We liked the Chicken Kefta more than the Grilled Chicken. Make sure you plan ahead and reserve a..."

Debajit Das

"The foods are excellent. It comes in small dishes so you can order several things with out burden you stomach too much. Everythings that we ordered..."

Wanlapa Roobsoong

"My daughter and I were there Saturday night Dec 16 for the first time. We loved everything about this restaurant! Food was AMAZING, service was..."

Melissa Rippey

"Amazing place with a good selection of preparations on the menu. I highly recommend making a reservation if you plan to dine in on a weekend. A good..."

Rahul Gandhi

"My dining experience at this restaurant was exceptional. During dinner, I ordered 'Beets and Berries,' 'Green Falafel,' and 'Rent Free.' Each dish..."

Tatiana Velandia

"My friend and I enjoyed our dinner here. Decor was definitely nice. Service was just a little slow when we first arrived, but progressively improved..."

Jackie Ellis

"I recently dined at this restaurant, and I must say it was a unique and enjoyable experience. The concept of Middle Eastern sliders meant for sharing..."

Naz Ab

"Nice, funny place. A typical bar with dining room narratives, in a simple setting, without any special design formation of the interior, furniture..."

Volodymyr Matvieiev

"One of my best restaurant experiences in Chicago! We were able to walk in even on a Friday night which was nice and the atmosphere was beautiful! The..."

Gurleen Kaur

"Ema is a Middle Eastern delight! The ambiance is cozy, and the staff were so nice. Their menu offers flavorful dishes like creamy hummus, crispy..."

Alaa Hammond

"Refined Mediterranean experience with good food, cocktails, and ambiance. During our recent visit on a late Saturday night, my friend and I started..."

Jea Kim

"Many wonderful vegetarian dishes here, and quite a few gluten-free options too. Be sure to try the spreads, especially the charred eggplant made with..."

Hope Harms

Falafel & Grill

Idof

88/100 (1313 ratings)

Gyro Mena

Wheelchair Accessible

"Amazing Gyros!!! Y’all, we just stumbled upon this place after a Cubs game and it’s amazing. We got gyro plates and should have just gotten one..."

Steve Crowe

"Custom gyros with tons of meat lol. They are huge! I'm used to gyros being half this size. The meat is cut and grilled at the moment and you can..."

Carlos Duben

"By far the best cheap gyro I can find in the area. Pork here is your best option for meat, followed by lamb/beef, and finally chicken. Staff is..."

Ryan Mac

"Fresh, delicious and very generous portions. Meats available are chicken, pork and gyro meat (lamb and beef). Don’t miss this..."

Mark Tyler

"The food is pretty good, a bit like an average gyro but not dry. There is a good variety of sauces, cheeses, and vegetables. I wish they put more..."

Antero Martinez

"They let you make your own gyro with either lamb, beef, pork, or chicken. Even better, there are a ton of toppings to choose from at no extra cost...."

Jason Knowles

"Customize you gyro however you want. Three meat options, 20-30 topping options. The spanikopita, Greek potatoes, and other options are about as good..."

Keith Privett

"These are the Best Gyros I've had in a long time. I had a Gyro plate delivered to my home..It was still warm when it arrived and the vegetables were..."

Robin Jackson

"Truly love this place it's the only place left in Chicago Illinois that has amazing gyros. I go here all the time with my family and friends the..."

Stephen Antoniades

"Absolutely the BEST gyro in Chicago! I've been eating gyros for years and finally found the nirvana of gyro here. Love this food. Wish I lived..."

Elmir Becirovic

"Great variety of toppings to choose from at this build-your-own gyro spot. Counter staff was super helpful. Portions are heaping, so you'll probably..."

Jason Scerena

"Omg! The Yeeroo plate, lots of delicious meat and fries. The tomatoes and onions were fresh and beautiful. I can't spell the Tz______ sauce but..."

Letitia Lehmann

"A+ for topping options here. I love that you can stack your falafel wrap full of veggies to the point that you can't even pick it up. There's not..."

Emily Belke

"Massive portions, really tasty, build your own gyro! I loved it. The Greek signs all over the walls made the experience that much..."

Mary Hildebrandt

"Hands down the best gyro I've had outside of Greece. Get the pork gyros pita with Greek tzatziki, tomato, and onion, and prepare to have every other..."

Tim Hemphill

"Probably my favorite cheap gyro that I've had in the area. When I lived close by, I would have gyro-mena a few times a month and ever since I've..."

Josh AmRhein

N.o.k.

88/100 (1103 ratings)

"Good food good customer service and fresh fresh food love this place if I come back to Chicago I will definitely go to this place and I recommend you..."

Armin Taghvaei

"Thier appetizers are amazing!!! Baba Ghanouj, Hummos, falafil - all with warm, light and fresh Pita bread. Thier Salmon platter- served with..."

Georgette Ginter

"Great food! Delicious lentil soup, wraps (chicken and steak) and the best hummus in..."

Anna Marianowska

"Very good Persian food! I devoured their lentil soup — so hearty and satisfying especially on a cold day. Their serving portions are big and the..."

MR Geverola

"One of my favorite Persian restaurant in Chicago area. I been visiting this restaurant for past 20+years (kedzie) .. food is always fresh and taste..."

Jazmine A

"The lunch special was good. The quality of the meat is excellent. Very delicious and flavorful. However, the majority of the meal is rice. The rice..."

Steve Sabu

"One of the best Persian/Mediterranean food i have had in recent times. Ordered Joujeh Koubideh Plate(chicken kabob), Baba Ghannouj(Eggplant dish) and..."

Wanderer For Life

"Wonderful Persian food - best Mediterranean style in the area. Hummus to die for, great Koubideh and Joujeh. Cool atmosphere and ambiance, pleasant..."

Bonnie Beta

"Excellent food! Got it to go! Tried the wings, falafel wrap, hummus, & babaganoush! I really dig their hummus. The pits bread was fresh & warm! I dug..."

Bryan Schuessler

"Super fresh! First time eating Persian food.i got the wrap. Grilled chicken with crunchy veggies in this bread wrap. Served with two different..."

Matthew Bajt

"The food in the staff was always and is always awesome. The soultani plate is the..."

Gerry Xydis

"I i’ve been ordering from this place for a while. Good is always fresh and tasty, staff is friendly. My favorite is tilapia plate, and the rice..."

Rafal Brzegowy

"We went for lunch and ordered wraps, I had steak the my friend had falafel and both were enormous and delicious. They were so ample we only ate half..."

Angela McElwain

Andros Taverna

The Nile Restaurant

Wheelchair Accessible

"Last night I tried a different dish this time at this Middle Eastern Mediterranean restaurant. I enjoyed the Baked Spinach Pie and the Shish Kabob..."

Beverly Colar-Credelle

"I had a dinner party for 10 people and ordered a variety of dishes. Order was delivered as requested, on time with everything marked……and food..."

Barb T

"The food is really good at this long-time restaurant staple. The reason I give only 4 stars is the service - no tableside banter or personal touch...."

Z Howard

"Amazing food. Good service. Not crowded. Found street parking about half a block away. It's very good and authentic. We had shawarma and kabobs..."

Michelle G.

"Dining at The Nile of Hyde Park was a pleasant experience. The service was great. The atmosphere was spacious yet quaint. The authentic middle..."

Beverly Colar-Credelle

"I got two sandwiches: shish kebab and kifta kebab as takeout order. The wait only took 10 minutes and the food came out smelling amazing. I love that..."

Thao Tran

"I really enjoy my meals at the Nile. I got the same thing as last time (the #14) and everything is good. The meats are tender and the rice is fluffy...."

Shenetta Wilson

"Great Mediterranean cuisine. I recommend the chicken shwarma, hummus (the best I've had), red lentil soup, Jerusalem salad. Vegetables and rice. I..."

Lynette Boone

"Falafel, hummus, lentil soup 10/10 so yummy! They even met my special request note left in the online delivery. Easy, fast & delicious. I definitely..."

Aura Potier

"We walked in for a table for 7 on a summer Friday night around 8pm. The restaurant was not too busy. The falafel was the best, really tasty, hot and..."

Amy Chang-Chien

"The Nile of Hyde Park is Mediterranean as fresh as can be outside the Middle East. The space feels like a local tavern without all the barstools...."

chad svastisalee

"I enjoyed my meal. I ordered the combo beef / lamb and chicken. The portions are enough for 2 people. The beef/lamb was very tender & juicy. I will..."

Cheyenne Harmon

"Low key, unpretentious, DELICIOUS Middle Eastern cuisine. I live in the far suburbs & told my husband we're bringing out of towers here! *chef's..."

Sophie Jars

"I was thoroughly impressed with this place. The lamb kabobs, rice, vegetables, and lentil soup were 10/10. Our server was very friendly as well...."

Nick Young

Nile Restaurant

87/100 (2294 ratings)

"Absolutely delicious food. We were visiting the Monastary next door, St. Thomas The Apostle, and during our stay, our Priest took us to this..."

Danielle Marie

"I visited here from NC while I waited to see a show at U Chicago. I am so glad that the theatre personnel recommended The Nile. Excellent food Loved..."

Michael Sisk

"The best falafel sandwich and lentil soup ever - see you again..."

Andrea Green

"Last night I tried a different dish this time at this Middle Eastern Mediterranean restaurant. I enjoyed the Baked Spinach Pie and the Shish Kabob..."

Beverly Colar-Credelle

"I had a dinner party for 10 people and ordered a variety of dishes. Order was delivered as requested, on time with everything marked……and food..."

Barb T

"The food is really good at this long-time restaurant staple. The reason I give only 4 stars is the service - no tableside banter or personal touch...."

Z Howard

"Amazing food. Good service. Not crowded. Found street parking about half a block away. It's very good and authentic. We had shawarma and kabobs..."

Michelle G.

"Dining at The Nile of Hyde Park was a pleasant experience. The service was great. The atmosphere was spacious yet quaint. The authentic middle..."

Beverly Colar-Credelle

"I got two sandwiches: shish kebab and kifta kebab as takeout order. The wait only took 10 minutes and the food came out smelling amazing. I love that..."

Thao Tran

"I really enjoy my meals at the Nile. I got the same thing as last time (the #14) and everything is good. The meats are tender and the rice is fluffy...."

Shenetta Wilson

"Great Mediterranean cuisine. I recommend the chicken shwarma, hummus (the best I've had), red lentil soup, Jerusalem salad. Vegetables and rice. I..."

Lynette Boone

"Falafel, hummus, lentil soup 10/10 so yummy! They even met my special request note left in the online delivery. Easy, fast & delicious. I definitely..."

Aura Potier

"We walked in for a table for 7 on a summer Friday night around 8pm. The restaurant was not too busy. The falafel was the best, really tasty, hot and..."

Amy Chang-Chien

"The Nile of Hyde Park is Mediterranean as fresh as can be outside the Middle East. The space feels like a local tavern without all the barstools...."

chad svastisalee

"I enjoyed my meal. I ordered the combo beef / lamb and chicken. The portions are enough for 2 people. The beef/lamb was very tender & juicy. I will..."

Cheyenne Harmon

"Low key, unpretentious, DELICIOUS Middle Eastern cuisine. I live in the far suburbs & told my husband we're bringing out of towers here! *chef's..."

Sophie Jars

"I was thoroughly impressed with this place. The lamb kabobs, rice, vegetables, and lentil soup were 10/10. Our server was very friendly as well...."

Nick Young

Troy Mediterranean Grill & Turkish Kitchen

"Great tastes big portions good price point. The apps are large family style. The mains courses are fresh and..."

Kirk Todd

"Şaha yemek!! I don't usually give a place 5-stars, but this place earns it. Nearly perfect experience. The rice, meat, service and atmosphere was..."

Jerome Hopkins

"So my friend just moved in to the neighborhood and we happened to stumble across this restaurant, so glad we did! amazing food definitely coming..."

Valerie Rillera

"Great tasty authentic food. Baked their own Turkish bread which was delicious. Reasonably prices, friendly helpful..."

Victoria Hamilton-Russell

"Delicious food. Very authentic food from Turkey. Will eat here as long as the restaurant stays..."

Soraya Fashion-Kitchens

"Go there and enjoy! Turkish potatoes, mashed potatoes mixed with a tomato sauce...."

Gloria Smith-Rockhold

"Great place.... highly..."

Sari Halil

I Dream Of Falafel

Wheelchair Accessible

"Great lunch and super handy for our trip to the Art Institute (which doesn't currently offer any in-museum dining). We each ordered a CYO Plate with..."

Elyse W

"I visited this place on my trip to Chicago. Very clean and friendly stuff. Meat is 100% halal. It’s comes for everyone! Thanks guys for your..."

hansel king

"Still my favorite Mediterranean place for a big fat plate of kefta with extra couscous and don't forget the toppings like feta and get the idof hot..."

Kyle Castillo

"Food was very tasty. You could tell that everything was freshly made. Did take a little long to order and get everything, but well worth the..."

Kane Bateman

"Absolutely love this place. I actually walked in next door and left because this place looked so much better. I am very happy with my..."

Alexander Scott

"HASAN is the best!!! He saved me from getting fired! The FOOD here is amazing!!!!! Great for..."

kiki

"Food was amazing! Cute place. Staff was friendly and..."

Rachel Fitch

"Good for having halal food. Mainly rice or wrap with falafel,protein on top. Option to customize your own..."

Muhammad Ahmad Rathore (Ahmad)

"This is was a nice experience, when you walk in it gives you chipotle vibes. For us Muslims’ this is a halal mediterranean chipotle and it’s..."

Safwan Suriya

"Really a wonderful lunch - plenty of vegan and gluten-free options for the whole family. We had a pita sandwich, a wrap, and a plate. Each was..."

Damon Brinson

North Ave. Falafel

"Absolutely delicious food. Abu Rakan in Bridgeview and this place have the best shawarmas so far in Chicagoland. Rest is pretty much all..."

Ahmed Shahab

"Our lunch at North Avenue Falafel was FABULOUS!!! The portions were very generous, the price was very reasonable, and the food was DELICIOUS!!!..."

Red Grammer

"The food was absolutely wonderful. I love middle eastern food and if you also love middle eastern food this is a great place to go to if you are in..."

Anthony Stone

"I stopped in for lunch around 11:00 am; I was welcomed warmly by the owners, reflecting the general cozy atmosphere of their dining room which was..."

Malek Rihani

"1st visit today and ordered a chicken shawarma sandwich, baba ganoush and baklava to go. The sauce of the shawarma was amazing and the chicken,..."

Di B

"Delicious everything, prepared with care, great meats and..."

steven adkins

Middle East Bakery & Grocery Cafe

87/100 (1289 ratings)

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Sultan's Market

87/100 (4557 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Legit the best falafel in the city- husband and I have been frequenting for many moons. We also had them cater our wedding, and the Vegan Feast..."

Wizzbiff Thomason

"The absolute best place in town for middle eastern food. The lamb dinner at the wicker park location is so tender and juicy! Dont forget to add..."

Frankie Naples

"Having eaten at Sultan's Market in March and last Thursday, it is now on my list of delicious AND nutritious restaurants. I like having the..."

Contessa Miller

"The food is awesome and authentic Mediterranean. Portions are large and prices are great. I try to go here every time I'm in Chicago, and I always..."

Paul Williams

"Hands down the best stop on our 3-1-Chew tour! Best falafal I've ever..."

Richard Huffman

"Yummy food! Always pleased. Date spot we both..."

Sandra Thomas

"Love this place!! DELICIOUS and a convenient go-to spot that I've went to for years. Some of my favs are the falafels, hummus, lamb shawarma with..."

Alexis Arroyo

"Love this place. I have to stop whenever I am in the area. My teenage daughter likes it too. This is the only place she will earn..."

Takisha Johnson

"We had Sultan's to cater a party and everything was excellent! We are on the southside, there are some options about 20min from here but we opted to..."

Kim Flores

"I could eat this type of food 24/7. The tabouli is ok, I've tried..."

Tillie Paniagua

"Best deal! Good food at great price! Food is fresh and we'll definitely visit this place..."

Carmen Sario Velasco

"My daughter was showing us some of her favorite sites in Chicago. The lunch menu is extensive. Portions are generous. Taste is absolutely phenomenal!..."

Maureen Duffee Mercer

"The falafel sandwich might be the best food value in..."

Kevin Elens

"Amazing lamb and chicken shawarma! Unlike most shawarma restaurants, this place use real lamb and chicken! They are not mixed with other meat. One of..."

Lia Guan

"What a nice place. I’ve been going here for many years. Yes the falafel sandwich is a good start, however the meals are also amazing. I..."

Chad Wilson

"Above average food, friendly service. Take your own silverware, the plastic ones they offer are absolutely the worst. Too small and too flimsy. If..."

Joe J

"This might be my favorite Mediterranean place in Chicago. We ordered all four of their dinners and every one of them was excellent. The Chicken..."

Greg Eakins

"Sultan's Market is an absolute gem! I can't say enough good things about this place. From the moment I stepped in, I was warmly welcomed by the..."

M I L U

"Great food and reasonable prices. Staff is friendly too. Lamb is best I’ve had in the..."

Jack Williams

"Delicious food for a great price! Loved the abundance of vegetarian options. Only thing I would say is the seaweed salad could have been a bit more..."

Shahzad Ahmad

"Eat in or take out. A lot of variety. Vegan options with large selection on cold..."

Stanley Walker

"Baked Kefta Kebab Sandwich (spicy), a small hummus, and an order of za’atar bread on North Ave today. The Kefta sandwich was packed with veggies,..."

Stephanie Lovell

"This is one of those meals where I wish I had taken a picture... But it was so freaking delicious - all I could do was dive in. If you are ever near,..."

Corin Lindgren

I Dream Of Falafel

"Excellent portion sizes, reasonably priced, and much higher quality food than many of the other chains. Whatever you order, be sure to get sides of..."

Alexandra McBeth Grant

Old Jerusalem Restaurant

87/100 (1756 ratings)

Accepts American Express

"Solid place in Old Town for Mediterranean food. Ordered the hummus, baba, and kefta platter with a side of garlic sauce. While the hummus was..."

Avi H

"We were walking around just after 10 PM and needed a bite. Two other places turned us away, kitchen’s just closed, but Old Jerusalem was a shining..."

Ian Mann

"Family-run middle eastern restaurant with a variety of authentic dishes. The restaurant itself is a little run-down and the waiters/waitresses are..."

Dhruv Patel

"We were at the Old Town Arts Fest and found this gem of a restaurant. They were able to seat our group of 11 inside. Everything tasted fresh. The..."

Jasmyn Franklin

"This was our second time at this place and absolutely loved the food. We had Hommos Plate, Falafil Plate, Falafil Sandwich and Shawirma Sandwich...."

Parth Bhatt

"We went there last Sunday because we were craving some good Israeli/Arabic food. Their falafel sandwich is absolutely amazing (served inside of..."

Volha Weber

"My husband and I visited this restaurant the first day back in Chicago and the hospitality was beautiful. Beautiful family owned and operated..."

Brandi Alshahin

"They had a fresh veggie plate, falafel was crispy 😋, the meat plate was super goooood! You can enjoy the outdoor seating in the beautiful old town..."

Meysam

"I ordered online (Ritual) for pick up after 10 mins I arrived there, of course I am expecting the food isn't ready yet. I heard the owner ordering..."

Emer A.

"Great people, great food and great location. Definitely will be back again..."

Osvaldo Bueno

"Old Jerusalem is a Chicago Classic and I have been here many times over the years. I recently went with my son and I was happy to see the same..."

Josef Erlemann

"This was a nice spot! Mediterranean food had a lil too much tang for my liking, I got the vegetarian platter and the meat platter, the vegetarian..."

SAMIRAH HALIMA

"There are a few good Greek restaurants in the area and I’ve tried a couple of them. Old Jerusalem is one of my favorite Greek restaurants. They..."

Stewart Marshall

"Food was good and tasty😊 and quick service It’s like home food 😋 Price bit expensive but Good, we love their hospitality..."

Arul Babu

"Great find. Hummus with pita was very good, Greek salad was decent, Shawarma Sandwich was delicious. The garlic sauce on the side is a MUST. Overall,..."

Ian Wicht

Falafel & Grill

87/100 (4684 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent food! I highly recommend this place for..."

Ron Ruthenbeck

"The food is super delicious, a great price and the staff is very friendly. We'll definitely be back!!!..."

Rick Rakich

"Been here 2 times now had gyro and beef shawarma food very good and not expensive I will keep..."

Mark Sroor

"Best found in the city! With all these imitators - one stands the test of time. Quality, always hot, always served with extra everything. Bless this..."

Al Bert

"Continues to serve good tasty food. Luv the meat plate with garlic..."

Imran Saeed

"Lentil soup is the best and the best falafel in..."

Hossam El Mekkawy

"Great food! EXCELLENT customer service. My family loves this place. My kids eat so well here from the lentil soup, to the chicken, rice, and even..."

Tricia Zoeteman Faisal

"Really good food....if you are ever in the area, you should give it a..."

Ashley Sheree

"hands down, best falafel sandwich in the city, maybe country. Additionally, the kebabs are insanely good. I'd order from here every day if I..."

James Wineman

"Clean and friendly. Best falafel that I've had in..."

Mark Berglund

"Always delicious, fast, and fresh. Staff are very hospitable. My favorite place esp. In weekend since it opened late till..."

Amar Lolki

"Little money for a lot of fresh food and friendly fast..."

Ali Morsi

"Great !!! Wondering if they got grilled vegetables only..."

Ruth Torres

"Great spot to stop in for lunch. Price is reasonable, you get a reasonable amount of food and it is always high quality meats. I recommend the..."

Julian litvak

"It is Must go in Chicago for those who love Arabic and Mediterranean food or those who like to explore something different. Kebab and shawarma were..."

abdullah alqahtani

"Love the combination plate. The beef and chicken kabobs are very juicy and tender. The beef Kifta is pretty good. The chicken shawarma is a little..."

Dana Giles

"The food is really authentic and delicious. I worry a lot about the tabbouleh at Arabic restaurants but I have never had a tabbouleh that hits home..."

Michel Tawil

"I've been ordering from here for years and finally dined in tonight. Just when I thought it couldn't get any better they made the best chicken kabob..."

Kevin Ramm

"It’s one of the best Middle East cafe in Chicago! The food is amazing, combination plate is 21$, not super expensive but it will be perfect for..."

Anastasiia Bondarenko

"small mediterranean restaurant in wicker park neighborhood. had a later dinner and saw that falafel & grill was open. order and pay at the counter,..."

mira d

"Best Mediterranean food I've had thus..."

Sanqwana Giles

"Hard to find good Falafel. They do a good job! I enjoyed..."

HealWith Divine

"I feel compelled to write a review because the food was so amazing. I ordered the chicken shawarma. It was super fresh and a good sized portion...."

Lisa Bishop

Crave Kabob

87/100 (5402 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I never give reviews on restaurants ~ in fact this is my first! My husband and I had the pleasure of discovering this place by accident last night..."

Lori Lilja Spindler

"I can’t get enough of this Mediterranean food it’s so delicious and freshly made !!! Highly recommend this place for everyone to try..."

Daniel M Haddad

"Fantastic medeteranian food. Lots of variety, everything is fresh and the taste is always above average� Entrees are a bit more expensive, but for..."

Jakub F Szylak

"I decided to try this place out as I've heard great things. I was not disappointed! I never leave reviews but I love mediterranean food and have..."

Jessica Gregg Bergmann

"Always delicious & they have a very welcoming staff! Definitely our new lunch spot in the West..."

Sarah Elpayaa

"The filet is to die for, you gotta get the mixed grill ��, love the Humus as..."

BigMoe Shaban

"Food was delicious! The location perfect! The restaurant was CLEAN! The guys behind the counter were EXTREMELY easy on the eyes 👀 and super..."

Candy Vidal

"The staff was so nice and the food is incredibly fresh and delicious. Loved it will be back..."

Elaine Skoff

"Great food! Great atmosphere! Very friendly people! A must..."

Tim Cottier

"Really nice staff! Fresh Food! Nice interior..."

Ian Barr

"Amazing food and incredible service. Will most defiantly be coming back multiple times..."

Sonia Khalil

"Excellent food! Friendly staff! Can’t go..."

Ravi Hansra

"Delicious �........the staff is lovely �..."

Laura Adriana

"Absolutely delicious. Very generous portions -- flavorful, healthy and not too..."

Lisa Spengler

"Delicious!! Definitely very fresh. Love the attention to detail for homemade sauces,..."

Hollie Shaivitz

"Visited Crave Kabob this week and I wish they had more locations because the food was amazing! The staff was very friendly and answered all of my..."

Dani Delonge

"11/10 Forever and always! Waleed and the entire team are consistently welcoming and joyfully hospitable. Come here to catch the games during the week..."

Johnny Reed

"Waleed was super friendly and very professional in helping us out with our purchase! I highly recommend coming here. The vibe is great and everyone..."

Charmaine Arnold

"We visited this place for dinner, the service was excellent as well as food was prepared fresh and very fast. Also we were astonished by how much..."

Jack Mark

"Crave Kabob is truly the spot to bring your family and friends to impress them. The restaurant has plenty of seating, and relaxing decor with wood..."

Nahed Sobhy

"My experience here has been nothing but positive from the staff to their professionalism to their explaining the differences in their menu. I highly..."

Api

"I’ll keep this short and sweet. My wife and I are regular Crave Kabob patrons. The combination of food, atmosphere, and service keep us coming back..."

alex kalausich

"Very good casual sit down spot. Restaurant was extremely clean and neat, there are screens to watch sports. The food was also very good....very fresh..."

Marco R.

"This place never disappoints. Crave kabob is our favorite go to quick dinner. Never received a bad meal from here. Price is right. My spouse and I..."

Margaret Dohr

"Excellent food. if I j have to eat just one type of cuisine for the rest of my life I would pick Crave Kebob. Every item on the menu is just divine...."

Z Haider

Beatnik On The River

87/100 (1346 ratings)

Athenian Room

87/100 (1295 ratings)

"This place never disappoints! The Greek char burger on pita with feta is second to none. Then, add the Greek fries and dressing to the mix. All I..."

Donna Crocker

"I've been coming here for as long as I can remember. This is where my family goes to celebrate special occasions even though we live in the suburbs...."

Faith Mittelbrun

"Its always on point. The best tzatziki sauce in town.... Maybe the world. Ive been going there for over 20yrs and Im always fat and happy..."

Lisa Cristia

"Dinner was beyond delicious and the price point was wildly unexpected in a good way! Went on Tina Fey’s recommendation. (Interview with David..."

Maria Kozelek

"Great place!! Very friendly staff. We sat outside and had Greek shush-kabobs. Was great!! Highly..."

John Davlantes

"We've eaten all over Chicago in the past week, but this was far and away my favorite. We have tons of Greek restaurants in Alabama, but I was so..."

LuEllen Newman Redding

"Love it! The Skirt Steak Greek Style and large Steak Fries is AMAZING, tender, melts in your mouth. The owner's & wait staff are friendly and on top..."

Jacqueline Curran Ruman

"Great place! Food was better than most high end steak houses. Took my daughter here for valentines Day dinner. Will definitely be back soon to take a..."

Mickey Bucks

"One of my favorite places to eat in Chicago! The skirt steak is dynamite and the marinade for it is to die..."

Lindsay O'Connell Vega

"My friend Diana and I go there every other month or so and get the same thing because it's out of this world! The Kadamada??? Chicken!! Oh MY GOD! I..."

Trish Page

"The best place in chicago. Hands down. Been going there for years. Great food. Great..."

Stuart Krauskopf

"They say the city workers find the best spots so so true awesome food great..."

Jose L Chepe Feliciano

"The food was fine, prices were reasonable and service was quick. The Greek fries to my surprise didn't have feta cheese on it due to which I had to..."

Owen Khan

"The Athenian Room was recommended by a friend of mine who grew up in Lincoln Park. They set very high expectations, but the AT still exceeded them..."

Christopher Matrumalo

"this is one of Chicago’s oldest Greek restaurants, and its been around since 1972. To this day, its still cash only, but they have an atm inside...."

SERGELATO

"Service was quick and the food is really inexpensive! I added the feta cheese to my salad and it went really nicely with the Greek fries on top...."

Jessica Hajny

"If we were regulars, this is a place where everyone would know your name! It's family owned and the owner and son are there greeting guests! There is..."

Foodraisedme Lifestyle

"Chicken kalamata is out of this world! One of the best dishes in the whole city. Plus, baklava is the perfect way to end the..."

Marissa Lutz

"A Chicago gem. Greek food is outstanding. Small. Busy. Fast. Great service. Owner on site. Proud. CASH..."

lisA fRosT

"This place is awesome. First off the staff was amazing, super friendly, and very prompt. Food came out fast. For starters you have to get the..."

Joe Dattilo

"I had never been and can see why the chicken meal is a classic. Hard to beat a half chicken with salad and fries for $15. The skin of the chicken was..."

Sarah Kircher

"The Kalamata Chicken and Greek fries were outstanding. Plenty of feta cheese on side salad. Gyros dinner was enough for two. Baklava was heavenly. No..."

Janice Roush

Benjyehuda

Naf Naf Grill

87/100 (1809 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Delicious middle Eastern/Mediterranean food. The chicken shawarma is outstanding and goes well with the house made “cloud”..."

Kristine Garvie

"Wonderful place! Food was quick but delicious! Would highly..."

Kim Dizon

"Food was good place has high standards i recommend it for everybody..."

Fateh Alkhudairy

"Absolutely delicious! If you haven’t eaten here, you are missing out! ..."

Kristen Blum

"Love the food 1st time coming. coming here again nice ppl to..."

Rosario Martinez Gomez

"Things that don't disappoint are food and sleep. Naf Naf has the first one that is..."

Goutham Prabhakar

"Y la atencion limpieza y orden se caracteriza en la michigan el personal,la rapidez en la atencion ,es un local acogedor y la super deliciosa comida..."

Hermy Marchena

"Amazing value for a stellar meal. Well done Nat..."

Russ Grazier

"3 times in two days. Clean food, reasonably priced. Will come again next time I'm in..."

Kris Zugloff

"Love this! Real authentic food 5 star all the..."

Zaid Akrem

"The food is so delicious! Nothing beats the price and the quality. Plenty of seating and easy access for strollers/wheelchairs. Make sure you get the..."

mahnoor t

"First time trying Naf Naf, and the food was very fresh and tasty. I placed an online order for pickup, and when I arrived, the staff was just..."

Rachel Arias - Tripp III

"It's pretty hidden but pretty good for it's portions !! Biggest highlight was the falafel - really crispy Got the bowl with steak + mix of rice &..."

Bessy Tam

"Before I go into this review, I need to set the stage. I am anaphylactic to sesame seeds, tree nuts, beans (not lentils or chickpeas). So, these are..."

Elle Z

"I have heard my best friend (Chicago resident) talk about Naf Naf for years, so on my most recent visit, she finally took me to try it out! I wish I..."

Carly R. Cooper

"We went to the downtown location of Naf Naf for a quick lunch and were pleasantly surprised. The portions are fair, as are the prices for fresh..."

Gwendolyn Elder

"Came here the second time, but it was one hour before closing. However, they decided to close the dinning area but did not tell when I placed the..."

Sylvia Lin

"Excellent food quality and taste.. reminded me of the cuisines in the gulf countries. The shawarma and the falafel... mind blowing!!!!! Went back..."

Senthil Pillai

"Chipotle meet Mediterranean mix!! This place is amazing!! They don’t have a children’s menu so we just did Hummus and Falafel. The bread was SOFT..."

Sara Amin

"Decent place for a fast and fresh tasting lunch. Portion is a little small for the price ($11 for a bowl) but pretty tasty and..."

H.H.H

"the food is always yummy! I order on the app during lunch time and I highly recommend it so you dont stand in line. I wanted something that was not..."

Lana M

"The food was so yummy and the servers behind the counter were so helpful! I’m not very familiar with middle eastern cuisine, so they let us sample..."

Julia Apostol

"I always get a plate whenever I'm around. Never fails to satisfy my taste buds and my hunger. The rice is unique and fluffy and the hummus is tasty...."

Sarah Allam

"I was planning to give them a 1* review because the dude barely gave us any rice on our plates, but when we started digging in, wow. Everything..."

Tarek El-Ghazaly

"I liked the food. I made my own bowl, you can get a standard one or make your own. The pita bread was really fluffy. I never had it like that. Loved..."

Cristina Stan

"Extremely delicious food at very affordable prices. Restaurant was very clean including the bathroom. Staff was friendly, helpful, and accommodating...."

Yuya Burkhart

Nia

87/100 (1489 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This place is amazing. I’ve been coming to dinner here for at least 10 years, and it is still one of the best tapas place in the Chi. Great..."

Julie Patel

"My friend and I were fortunate enough to stumble on this place about 5 or 6 years ago. It has now become a tradition for us to go overtime she..."

Cynthia Anderson

"Really loved the wine list and the scallops are tasty. Please ask for Marty best most awesomeness..."

Magda Pedro

"A great collection of wines and amazing food/service! I loved every dish I tasted in your eight course Chicago Restaurant Week menu!! Love..."

Anjali Ambani

"Excellent food and service! Especially loved the gnocchi and the bread..."

Carly Jo Geer

"Very Nice! Food was great and the service was excellent. I will return soon. Enjoyed the evening, it's a great place. I will definetely give it 5..."

Ivelise Luzzo

"Amazing food and service! We went in a large group and Nia took care of us personally! Every course was one to savor. It's definitely worth a visit..."

Karuna Kaur Sodhi

"This is a place where the mood, the food and service is GREAT! The portions are delicious and plentiful. The drinks are piercingly delightful. I..."

Charnessa Carter

"Love this cozy place for a nite of champagne and great times with the..."

Ricardo Lara

"One of the most amazing hidden gems in Chicago the owner personally came out and took care of my wife and I. Great find highly recommended, food apps..."

Anthony Amunategui

"Really nice, quiet restaurant with great ambience, great service, and great food. Nice low lighting with candles on the table and good mood-setting..."

Eric Snyder

"Super cute small business in West Loop. Very creative tasting menu executed by an amazing chef. Quiet and romantic setting, would highly recommend..."

Andrew Moehringer

"This is the most delicious restaurant experience my partner and I have ever had. I highly recommend the 8-course chefs tasting menu— every single..."

Hanne Mehler

"I recently had the pleasure of dining at Nia, and I must say it was an exceptional experience from start to finish. From the moment I walked in, I..."

Melita Diakonidze

"Great food, with good portions and nice ingredients. And our waitress is very attentive. My friend and I had a great experience. Definitely great for..."

Adele Stone

"I’m visiting Chicago from Houston and decided to dine in the West Loop area. Nia’s is a hidden gem. The food is excellent and they have a great..."

Aggie 89

"Came here for a birthday. Loved the 8 course tasting menu. Chill atmosphere, very attentive staff, great for a first date or any special..."

Mike Schmidt

"The food at Nia was delicious and the service was excellent and friendly. Highly recommend the olive tapenade crostini, gambas al ajillo, and..."

Linda Kelley

"Food is amazing, everything tasted fresh and delicious. I will definitely come back again. The Nia Salad and the bruschetta bread were my..."

Ivette C

"Great and attentive service, relaxing atmosphere. Chef's choice menu was great with only one downside - overfried fries. Overall, amazing experience..."

Lina Nova

Enolo Wine Cafe

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"Tony had some absolutely amazing suggestions for wine, he really took time to get to know our tastes. The service at Enolo is 10/10, in my opinion...."

Justin Bassett-Green (JTBG)

"Nice place to visit once... It was too loud inside we could barely talk to each other... Food was pricy and small. Good taste though. Service was..."

Stefanny Castro

"I'm just visiting Chicago, and walked by. They have a 4-6pm happy hour where about a dozen wines can be had for $7/glass. The three I tried were all..."

Raman Pfaff

"Gorgeous place for dinner and drinks with friends on a Saturday night. Huge selection of wines and interesting cocktails to choose from. Yummy thin..."

Roma Thadani Agarwal

"We hit up the happy hour 4 till 6pm. Great wine, fun laid back ambience. We got the meat and cheese plate with the marinated olives. Sat on the..."

keith quinette

"Very good spot but small menu. Bruschetta is..."

George K

"Super cool owner. Delicious and concise menu. Great happy hour specials and selections. Convenient location only a few blocks from two train..."

Christine C

"The Board and Wind Bottle special on Sunday and Monday evenings can't be beat. Just be aware of the limit of 3 specials per..."

Juaacklyn Cunningham

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The Gundis

87/100 (1812 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I loved the experience. Our server was authentic Kurdish and graciously tolerated us peppering him with our questions about the people and the land...."

Jack Dal Santo

"Loved the atmosphere. Our server was excellent. We will be back to try more items on the menu. Portions were very generous. We had the appetizer..."

Sandra Sorrentino Bookhout

"I loved this place, food was absolutely delicious and presentation was simply amazing, our server was very pleasant and had lots of knowledge about..."

Alexandra Alexandra

"What an amazing experience! The staff, ambiance and the food were on point! Our whole group was very excited with every dish, the flavors were..."

Honey Fulgencio

"I love love love this place and the amazing owners and staff. The food is absolutely amazing, including dinner as well as the Kurdish Breakfast. I am..."

Rozheen Shirnekhi

"Always a fantastic experience. Kind and generous servers, excellent food, great atmosphere. I wish they had a nicer outdoor patio for the summer but..."

Kirsten Fenton

"This little gem is truely serving up delicious food. There is nothing on the menu that is boring. The chicken is wonderful. The shrimp with lemon..."

David Thomas

"A great addition to the area. Have been in 3 or 4 times- food is very good, and the salads in particular are gorgeous and fresh. The space is..."

Rosie Healy

"Great lamb dishes appetizers wine and very attentive staff. The wine list was great and the Kurdish tea was delicious. All around pleasure and also..."

Francis Stanley Fons

"I love this restaurant!! The atmosphere is perfect, the food is fresh and delicious and the service was impeccable. I’ve found my new healthy..."

Katie Hanford Deeley

"Excellent service, good food, good price, would highly recommend for a date night. It is close to the Brown line in a trendy..."

Peter Karales

"Amazing from beginning to end! Highly recommend this..."

Katie Van Lue

"This place was amazing! Beautifully set up and the staff was very friendly and helpful! 5 stars isn’t..."

Kyle Richard Fairchild

"First time eating Kurdish food and it was amazing! Warm welcoming atmosphere and awesome wait staff. Our Hummus appetizer was fresh and so..."

Eda Medina Hernandez

"We loved our brunch. The food was delicious. The service was excellent. Eating Kurdish food was a wonderful new experience. Will return & try the..."

Anita Kirschner-Kobrin

"Great Kurdish Breakfast/Brunch! Friendly Staff! Great place for traditional tea, coffee! Highly..."

Ryan Matzi Nutsch

"Such an enjoyable brunch! Delicious food and fabulous wait staff! The restaurant is spacious and modern. Will definitely go..."

Julie DaValle Thilman

"A fantastic space with awesome 😎 staff thanks Fredy for being so nice. Food is delicious the breakfast for two is awesome. Eggs with Lamb! And the..."

John Otto K

"Delicious brunch option compared to the classic American version. Highly recommend getting the Kurdish Brunch and just sit back and enjoy the show...."

Andrew Kruley

"The dining experience at Gundis Kurdish was very enjoyable. We stopped by for Sunday brunch around noon, and even though the restaurant was bustling,..."

Bill Wang

"A great authentic restaurant with breakfast, brunch and dinner options. You can eat best samples of traditional Kurdish cuisine. Strongly recommend..."

Hakan Turkkahraman

"Delicious food and awesome ambiance! The plates are definitely shareable! The staff were very hospitable and helpful in choosing some of their most..."

Michel Tawil

"Had breakfast here today for the first time and it was an excellent experience! We ordered the Kurdish Breakfast for Two, the Baklawa crepes, and the..."

Nani Yaj

"I've dined at The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen for brunch several times, and each visit has been consistently delightful. The attentive and helpful service..."

Eldarbek “Eldar” Kamchybekov

"Kurdish restaurant...similarities with Turkish and Greek style...food quality is amazing...very tasty...wine options available...local Kurdish drinks..."

Ulaş Bağcı

"The staff are very attentive, kind and hospitable. Second time coming here and the food is truly delicious. We had the hummus, lentil soup, lamb..."

K Lee

"Wow 👌 👏 😍 really good place trying for first time and everything was really good. Food , service, friendly people. We are planning to come..."

Angel Perez

"This is a real feast! Authentic Kurdish cuisine served in a touch of style. Everything is so delicious. We tried two different styles of lentil soups..."

Selçuk Aktürk

"The stuffed Chicken with rice was mouth watering, stuffed with spinach and cheese sounded by rice with a sauce added in was so craving. I think..."

Fahad Balagam

"we came in for dinner and had a LOVELY time. the servers are kind. salad was amazing — had a bright dressing that i couldn’t place but loved. the..."

Mimi

"Really delightful and unusual brunch option in Chicago. Such variety for the Kurdish breakfast! And everything delicious and fresh. The wait staff is..."

Isabel Liss

"Upon entering the restaurant, you’re immediately greeted with a gracious hostess. When we arrived, there was no wait which is great! Our waiter..."

Samir Atiya

"I’ve had Gundis on my list of places to try for a while now and I was so excited to finally be able to stop by. Right of the bat, the restaurant..."

Manar Daghash

"Everything was so flavorful and delicious! Loved the appetizer sampler. Veggie stew was good, but not amazing. Would probably order another main dish..."

Michelle

"Delicious baba gahnoush! So was the lamb shank, tender, juicy and easily off the bone. I also loved the roasted vegetables in each entree. Our waiter..."

Doraemon

"Came for dinner and the food was just delicious - generously portioned, perfectly seasoned and beautifully plated. Loved the space and the service..."

Jess Liu

Sultan's Market

86/100 (1063 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The falafel wrap was really good & affordable at only $6. I’d recommend stopping by if you’re in the..."

Jacob Patterson

"I give it 3.5 stars. If you are wanting authentic middle eastern food this place is not it, unfortunately. The chicken sharwarma was good but not..."

Ajla

"So good! My wife and I loved it. We got 2 lamb shawerma sandwiches. Excellent! We also got the rice and lentils as a side dish and it was also very..."

Dave Tiesma

"My wife and I were headed to the Greek restaurant next-door, but were unimpressed by the menu and went to Sultan's Market instead. I had the best..."

Tony Lane

"Extremely reliable place where all of the food is near perfect. Shawarma, falafels, the various pies, and even (especially!) the soups are top notch...."

Will Bywaters

"Affordable sandwiches, baked pies, plates and salad bar for dine-in, take out or delivery. I love the falafel sandwich with feta added and extra..."

Sarah Wright

"Popped into this Google find after a good stroll at the Lincoln Park zoo. Very tasty lamb shawarma plate with spiced and lentil rice, hummus, and..."

Hanah Hye

"Sultan's Market is my go-to, quick Mediterranean food restaurant in the city. The food is delicious and the price is very reasonable for the amount..."

Brenden Horwitz

"MAGNIFICENT service !! I never been here and hope i wasnt giving the young man a hard time but i ordered the meat combo and the lamb was to die for...."

Angel Juarez

"The meat combo is enough for 2 people. Lots of meat and lots of flavor. Food was made extremely quickly as well. I’ve tried lots of Mediterranean..."

Amaar Zafar

"My favorite go to Mediterranean meal! It's so good we order delivery from this place twice a month, lol! Get the chicken dinner plate and the chicken..."

Jenny P

"The people here are so kind and always give a warm greeting. The prices and amount of food they give you cant compare to any other place. You'll..."

Bianca Avram (bia146)

"Tasty, quick, and cheap are there words that come to mind whenever I think of Sultan’s Market. The portions are huge and the meat is very..."

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