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Osteria Del Pastaio
76/100 (1526 ratings)
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Gluten Free Options
Italian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Italian
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Shrimp
Beef
Lasagne
Osso Buco
Pesto
Eggplant
Ossobuco
Pasta
Salad
Clams
Calamari
Risotto
Calamares
Salmon
Italian
Mediterranean
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"If you're searching for an authentic Italian dining experience that transports you straight to the heart of Italy, look no further than Osteria del..."
Robyn Neal
"Unforgettable meal at a Chicago classic. I've been looking for cheese wheel pasta for so long and this one knocked it outta the park! First, George,..."
Jamie Neroni
"After coming back from Italy, I have to say this did not disappoint!! Definitely much better than the average Italian restaurant in Chicago. Our wine..."
Anastasia
"50-LB CHEESE 🧀 WHEEL PASTA in gold coast- @osteriadelpastaio It was packed on a weekday evening, people celebrating birthdays, families visiting..."
Bessy Tam
"Fetuchini Alfredo I’ve always felt it tasted basic. Until after I tasted the one from here. Flavors were amazing, Lobster was to die for. Overall a..."
Stef
"Went here for a 1st date, and it was amazing, especially for the price. This was my 1st time at a fancy and pricey restaurant so...I had to get the..."
Shay Today
"Decent restaurant but very expensive. Service was slow and they actually charge for bread service. In the end it’s still only pasta . A $250 bill..."
Martin Dekelaita
"Had an amazing dinner here. This is a family owned restaurant with lots of attention to quality and details. We had the truffle pasta which is..."
Katia Garcia
"There is a little slice of Italy right here in Chicago and it’s here at Osteria del Pasatio. I’ve been seeing the amazing pasta that this..."
Sabrina Crawford
"Superb authentic Italian food, incredibly friendly and professional staff. Loved cheese wheel truffle pasta and flourless chocolate cake garnished..."
Viktoriya Myrovskyy
"Good location, nice relaxing ambience, soothing music, and lovely aromas of freshly cooked delights. Plenty of seating for solo, couples, or small..."
Auldrick Brown
"Fantastic. I was in town for a conference and I took a flyer on this place. When I walked in the door I knew I got it right as I was hit with great..."
Brendan Downey
"I came here for a date night and to try the cheese wheel pasta (they make your pasta table side in a huge cheese wheel). I loved the ambience of..."
Becca Kerry
"Great place to grab a nice dinner. The food was delicious, wine & service were good as well. The temperature in the restaurant was hot then cold..."
Dee Dee Martin
"Osteria Del Pastaio was just as good as the last time I went. Great service. You do have to pay for water, and it is the Italian still water. Food..."
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Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen
75/100 (1960 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Halal
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Shawarma
Kabobs
Lamb
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Sit down
Greek
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Delivery
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"I popped in here for dinner for the first time yesterday and the food was so good! I tried the Arab swag tacos and they were delicious and filling...."
Amma Bromley-Perry
"Really good Shepherd's salad - make sure to ask for chicken on the side The chicken shawarma plate was excellent too As was the Arab Swag..."
Samir Khan
"I love cedars! I’ve been 6 times since finding it in October. Great food, great vibes, and great people. This month supporting great causes every..."
Abi Bouman
"So tasty and with a kind and friendly staff! I had the hummus and lentil soup and both were really good! The hummus has pine nuts, sumac, herbs, and..."
Rose Taylor
"I'm a big fan of Cedars. The owner is really kind and good-hearted. The food is Middle Eastern with a twist that I enjoy, since most Middle Eastern..."
Muhanad Omar
"Quality food. Fairly quickly made. Been a few times and the chicken wings are absolutely amazing. Being from Buffalo it's tough to find good wings..."
Zachary Blask
"Came in for the Sudki special & it did not disappoint! The baklava had flawless layers & perfect crunch. They really have something special here & I..."
elia m
"It was neat to see fusion items on the menu! The falafel wrap was amazing. The lentil soup was great. And I really recommend trying their watermelon..."
Ayesha Qazi-Lampert
"As an Egyptian, I’m picky with my Middle Eastern food, and this was awesome! The hummus was so delicious, very creamy and with tons of sumac and..."
Layla T
"Hidden Halal Gem in Chicago. Delicious halal food near the Museum of Science and Industry! Both the Lamb/Beef Barbacoa Tacos & the Arab Swag chicken..."
Rashid F.
"Friendly service and excellent, flavorful food. We demolished the Arab Swag Tacos and Harissa-Glazed wings. The watermelon lemonade was absolutely..."
Kori Majeed
"Excellent in all of the basics you would expect and the wings are..."
David Messner
"I was craving chicken shawarma and got a takeout order. The wait was brief and the chicken shawarma wrap comes with fries. The wrap is simple and..."
Thao Tran
"Cedars is a great restaurant. The food is 👏 fire, and not only that - the owner and the staff deeply care about the customers and the community...."
Jill Cabansag
Cite
74/100 (1365 ratings)
Restaurants
Contemporary
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Contemporary
Fusion
Fusion
American
Gluten Free Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Late Night
Drinks
Scallops
Pork
Duck
Oyster
Risotto
Tuna
Salmon
Shrimp
Beef
Filet Mignon
Escargot
Lobster
Steak Tartare
Bananas Foster
Pasta
Salad
Lamb
Mac and cheese
Fish
Sit down
Fusion
American
Contemporary
Wine and Beer
Reservations
Parking Available
Full Bar
Seating
Free Wifi
Table Service
Accepts Credit Cards
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Private Dining
Validated Parking
Valet Parking
Late Night
Drinks
Dinner
Fine Dining
"This place was amazing, this is a place you'd want to go for a special occasion. The view is amazing, I'd even say breathtaking. The customer service..."
David Gomez
"The view is fantastic. I loved the lobster bisque, the salad was good I had snails. All of that was tasty. The margaritas were tasty. I had a ribeye..."
Marcie Simmons
"Other than the price, Cite was a fantastic experience! I made a reservation (which you can add special add-ons) and when we got there, they had..."
Rebecca Craft
"This place was not my favorite. Unaware of the dress code, the hostess told us she would still accommodate us. I feel like they were judgy. There is..."
Rachael Clark
"Best view in Chicago. Ive been frequenting this place for years. Ive tried other restaurants, but this place just checks all the boxes. The food is..."
Cynthia A
"Amazing amazing amazing. We celebrated our two year anniversary here and man was it special! We ate and drank for two hours enjoying the sunset. You..."
Anna Gottfreid-Stouffer
"This is a great place for a date! The view was beautiful. We ordered the New York strip and the duck. Both were nice flavors and didn’t wait too..."
Nikola Wisniewska
"Would have said 5 stars but would give a 4.7 just because of a minor few hiccups. Reservations are required at a whopping $20 pp not applied to your..."
Celeste Roggy
"This were our first time here. My Husband and I are celebrating our 23rd Anniversary. Everyone was so nice. We were greeted with a smile when we..."
Melanie Brundage
"What an amazing experience! It took my wife two months to lock in reservations for two but it was well worth the wait. The food, service, drinks and..."
Yoly Keys
Pegasus
73/100 (278 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Greek
Greek
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Moussaka
Shrimp
Pasta
Salad
Scallops
Calamari
Calamares
Gyros
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Valet Parking
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Excellent Greek restaurant! I absolutely love their moussaka (I get it at every Greek restaurant). It's good for large groups and it never seems to..."
Emily Poupon
"My friend and I had a great experience at Pegasus. The staff was very accommodating to our lunch request as what we wanted was not on the current..."
Lisa Laterza
"I went there for lunch, as I am staying in a nearby hotel. The food was good, I loved the dining al fresco as they had the windows open and were..."
Stephanie Manley
"The rooftop here provides the a very picturesque view of the city and it's supremely well priced for such real estate. They have some awesome fried..."
Michael Bennett
"Food was excellent and would have given five stars if not for the fact that someone managing this place thought it was a good idea to have the..."
Connie L
"All I can say is WOW! Wife and I went upstairs to the veranda this weekend, where they serve tapas-style dishes. About 40 to choose from, and the..."
Dean Hoover
"Gyros plates are stacked with juicy gyros meat. Good appetizers, tarramousalta and octopus being the ones we order. Most attentive, friendly service...."
Frank Cohen
"Excellent food and service! Definitely worth the wait for dining..."
Zack
"Located in the heart of Chicago's Greek Town, staffed mostly by Greeks, this night give you the illusion you escaped to the Mediterranean beauty of..."
EstherSylvia Firlej-Perisin
"Pegasus was a great restaurant with consistently great food. It closed at the beginning of December, 2017 after 27 years in businesses. We were lucky..."
Kat Skills
"Vacationed in Chicago. Friends suggested Pegasus. It was the VERY BEST event of my week. Amazing food, quality service, and the rooftop at dusk --..."
Ed Sutliff
"A hidden gem my family gapped upon. All I can say is my Cajun polish kids pronounced types of food I never heard of but will get again. The food..."
A Bro
Masada
72/100 (1478 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Moroccan
Moroccan
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Late Night
Drinks
Kabobs
Lamb
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Moroccan
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Drinks
Dinner
Late Night
Mid-range
"Best rooftop, best Arabic food, best owner, best drinks, best music, best hookah and best events... Umm can you tell I love the place?!..."
Vanessa Vidorra
"Masada is the place to go if you are looking for amazing food, a friendly and inviting atmosphere, and a great Arabic party on Wednesday nights. Not..."
Abu Josh
"Great food! Great ambience! Wonderful staff and the owner is awesome! Btw they have the most breathtaking rooftop in the..."
Carlito Brigante
"Excellent food, drinks, service, music, and ambience! Rooftop bar and a club downstairs.. dinner and dancing. Our server was amazing even though it..."
Teresa Hanson
"Food was great. The tables were small and tight. Other than that I really enjoyed myself. The belly dancing, music and food was all on point. The..."
Nic Koyah
"We were delighted to discover Masada - a place where we can eat dolmas that are the best ever and lamb that is delicious. It is our go to place when..."
Nancy J Cohen
"Amazing Middle Eastern food great and delicious I would recommend putting more people that are interested and Shrine Metairie masada's dancing bar..."
Sylvester Lemes
"Great service great food. The owner thanked us and asked us a few times how everything was. The food was reasonably priced and there wasn't any..."
Ascanio Diomedes III
"I love this place !��������������������Great service , excellent ambient, positive vibes , their live..."
Dulce María Fabiola Carrera
"I held a close friend's bridal shower here. The owner and event coordinator were very accommodating and helpful over several months in making sure..."
Antoniah Lewis
"Good Mediteranian Restaurant, friendly staff and beautiful decor. The food tastes home made but I think they are taking it easy on the spicing as the..."
K S Zanika
"Love love love this place. Food is authentic and super delicious. Outdoor patio and rooftop has an amazing view, and a great spot to enjoy food, a..."
sophia rodriguez
"The place can get a little cold, but otherwise it's a great stop for a tasty meal. I love meat but they also serve stews, vegetarian appetizers and..."
Irina S Dimitrov
"The best hookah spot I ever been to. Very artistic. Shadi is wonderful..."
Sakhr Aldaylam
Alhambra Palace Restaurant
71/100 (4801 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Arabic
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Arabic
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Lamb
Beef
Hummus
Shawarma
Kabobs
Sit down
Arabic
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Valet Parking
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Buffet
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Private Dining
Live Music
Dinner
Late Night
Lunch
Mid-range
"Wow, wow, wow!! Come for dinner, stay for the shows (both of them). Food is fantastic. Be prepared to spend a fair amount of money, but it's..."
Debbie Lee
"good place. lot of room to dance. and people are friendly. they will actually dance with you when you ask. two more dance halls upstairs. bachata..."
Chennoor Mathews
"Amazing, and spectacular atmosphere. Our server was very kind, and the food was delicious. i can't wait to return and experience an evening of belly..."
Victoria Victoria
"Had a great time with my wife there. I love the food and entertainment the best Moroccan/Arabian spot in Chicago. I had some Moroccan lamb shank slow..."
Ducarmel Albama
"Great staff! Beautiful ambiance! Tasty food! Always a great venue for my husband's annual..."
Andrea Jackson
"I Had the best Birthday ever. I loved the belly dance show. #Msillinoisusauniversal16..."
Krystal Okeke
"Loved the food and hospitality at this Morocco restaurant at the heart of downtown. Huda was lovely and her service was amazing, she made us feel..."
Salma Kaladgi
"The ambience was amazing except that the music got too loud. Very good performances that kept us entertained throughout. Very interacting and..."
Sara Chaudhry
"*Amine** **Service: 5/5** **Experience: Outstanding** My dining experience at this restaurant was significantly enhanced by our waiter, Amine. His..."
Bhumit Patel
"I and my family absolutely LOVE the Alhambra Palace AND Victoria AND ALL the staff including the Morocco gentlemen who is so very nice! My favorite..."
Sara Glanman
"Best experience ever. Alex was amazing !!!! It was a large party and he didn’t miss a beat. Food was delicious and atmosphere incredible. I..."
Jessica Downer
"My service Alex was amazing!! Amazing host and loved all of Asha’s performances. 10/10 experience for my first time here and can’t wait to visit..."
Tamye Bankhead
"It was a wonderful experience enjoying the variety show during dinner. The food was good but not amazing. Maybe it's just us not being used to..."
CHRISTINE MASON
"amazing place! amazing show! delicious food! very friendly..."
Dmitry T
"This place is absolutely breathtakingly amazing!!! 5 stars aren’t even enough for this place. The food presentation is top notch amazing. Cleanness..."
Hala Olayyan
"Amine was a very professional and informative about the food, friendly and will definitely come back. Love the Alhambra Platter and lentil soup was..."
mfandi1
"We went Saturday night. The show was amazing. The show hostess was brilliant- talented, funny, knew hot to engage the crowd. Wasn't impressed with..."
Irina Kushnerova
"Large portion of food to share with guests and served us beautiful Cocktails. And a HUGE shout out to DJ Matt for taking requests and keeping the..."
Francesca Cepero
"Alhambra never disappoints, the food is delicious and the performers/shows are very entertaining, you are guaranteed a great night. Aldo, our server,..."
Dr.Taggy Bensaid
"Hoda was amazing with us and the food was delicious and great. The atmosphere was unique and..."
sima asa
"Alhambra Palace Restaurant in Chicago is a lively and entertaining spot that offers a unique Middle Eastern dining experience. The restaurant..."
Shree Yerramsetti
"The food was good, entertainment great, dancing was fun. Overall a great fun atmosphere. The restaurant itself is beautiful, though the way the..."
Zoya
"One of the best places you can go to in Chicago. Food was absolutely delicious and Mr Amin was beyond amazing, he made sure everything went great and..."
Hassan Rahim