The best Falafel in Chicago | Sluurpy updated in April

Sohaib Alvi

Aba

91/100 (3169 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is always my go to! Was there for my birthday. From the moment you step into the elevator the fragrance is so inviting! Everything is always..."

Irene Rico

"Step into Aba, a delightful Mediterranean haven in Chicago's lively Fulton District. From the first bite to the last, Aba offers a taste of the..."

Gene Ivanov

"Everything about this restaurant is perfect from their drinks to their brunch menu to their dinner menu. It’s refreshing to see a west loop..."

Sean P

"Aba is one of my favorite and personally highest rated restaurant ever! The service is amazing, the food is just mouthwatering, smells amazing, and..."

Suhail Peer

"Aba is the best food I've had in Chicago, no competition. Short-rib hummus and black garlic shrimp scampi are must-haves, and the chocolate cake blew..."

Suraj

"This restaurant is a hybrid of Lebanese and Greek cuisine with a California twist. The food was great, the interior was amazing, but the service was..."

Artemis Rafti

"This is one of my favorite restaurants. We first visited when they first opened back in 2018 and now again in 2023 (we are not from Chicago). The..."

Claudia E

"As expected, Aba was beautiful with an indoor-outdoor lay out that is perfect for summer. To eat, we had the Smoky Garlic Hummus, Whipped Feta, Green..."

Lauren H

"Rarely do I just hand out perfect 5's. Aba is definitely an exception to this as they go above and beyond to make sure you have the best culinary..."

Brandon Douglas

"We came here for brunch and had an amazing experience! We tried the berry biscuit, whipped feta, lamb and beef kebab, and braised short rib..."

Joy Elizabeth

"Beautiful rooftop and awesome vibes. I love the decor here and overall scene. Food is delicious, good happy hour drink specials! I recommended..."

Amber Lenstrom

"Beautiful Mediterranean decor with a huge rooftop patio. The rooftop patio has really comfy sofas. The service was very attentive. Most importantly:..."

Ashley

"The hype for this place is well deserved. Wow. The decor is beautiful and is so perfect for a vibey fun dinner. The servers are so kind, and the menu..."

Sarah Wang

"Wow! This place was amazing. We loved sitting on their outdoor rooftop with an gorgeous view. The food was out of this world! We had the short rib..."

Angela

"This place is very stunning since the elevator door is open. It’s very beautiful with natural decoration inside dining room and outside the patio..."

Pharuewisa P.

"We had a wonderful experience at Aba celebrating my daughter’s Birthday! The food was very flavorful, the drinks were perfect, the service was..."

Krystyna Vela

"Aba has been on my list since they opened up a location in Austin a few years back. I never got a chance to visit the Austin location due to it..."

Hasan Dennis Pickett

"We came on a Tuesday night and had a great dinner! The food is very conducive to small plates and sharing dishes. The whipped feta dish and Brussel..."

Pallavi Aggarwal

Dawali Mediterranean Kitchen

"This is a great restaurant. The falafel was outstanding as was the rest of the food and the prices were very reasonable almost low considering the..."

Judy Liesch

"So good ad really inexpensive. We ordered the dozen falafel and some very good sauce. Yum I had ordered a chicken shawarma which was very delicious..."

Rochelle Scarbalis

"Went to Dawali for lunch yesterday for the first time. The zesty humus was so delicious! I like spicy food and did not think it was hot. It was fresh..."

Jeanne C

"I can't deduct any stars for any reason. The service was quick and courteous. I was in the neighborhood with my girlfriend and we decided to try it..."

Alexis Rodriguez (Geko)

"Great neighbourhood place! Unfortunately this place will close on may 18,2019 and relocate to the west..."

Minal Varma

"Love it I'm originally from Middle East and I've been in this country for 15 years. And I have not tasted an original Mediterranean food with an..."

Ali Nobdy

"Food is incredible! And so affordable! The kabobs are more pricey but you can get labob sandwiches for very cheap and they're incredible. Can't..."

Mari Tomizawa

"Fantastic casual place for Mediterranean food. The salad sampler with chicken kabob is a huge amount for a 2 person meal. The beef and lamb wrap is..."

Brandon Winter

"the service was slightly above average good and I enjoyed my falafel sandwich. I went on a Saturday afternoon and it was pretty quiet. plus it's a..."

Pep C

"This place is definitely a hidden gem! I ordered the falafel plate and it was so fresh and delicious. There was enough on there for me to make 4..."

Rae Wilson

"Came on a Friday night, there was no wait. Service was fast and the waitress was very nice. I had the chicken shwerma and the spicy hummus. It was..."

Jonathan Knowles

"I come here almost every time I have to go to North ave. This place usually has people in it, whether dining or carrying out. I especially like the..."

Rits M

"Great Middle Eastern restaurant with a very friendly atmosphere. The beef shawerma is fantastic. The place has a very contemporary atmosphere and all..."

Christian Kulfan

"Pros: Very close to the North and Clybourn red line stop BYOB - beer and wine only Accepts credit cards and takes reservations Delicious..."

Aaron Melamed

"Coming from the Middle East, I can genuinely say that the food here feels just like home! We had the chicken shawarma wrap, hummus, kibbeh, and foul..."

S Bd.

Galit Restaurant

91/100 (4516 ratings)

"Food was amazing. Life changing hummus. Every dish was incredible and well composed. Cocktail selection is excellent. The course pacing was perfect...."

Darren B.

"This experience was awesome. Food was delicious and service was great. The only things is I wish they paced the courses slower. And another thing..."

Alyssa

"Great takes on middle eastern dishes. Nothing was one-note, and many dishes were playful surprises from the kitchen. Menu is prix fixe with..."

Benjamin Lawson

"The hummus, bread, salatim, drinks, and dessert are excellent. I would come back for just these items. I especially loved the pawpaw daiquiri and..."

Ella B.

"Food was decent but not respective of a Michelin Star restaurant in my opinion with the exception of 1-2 really good dishes. High quality pita bread..."

Cyril Rajan

"Decided to try out Galit with a friend for a casual Friday night dinner. We were able to sit right in front of the kitchen, which was fun to watch..."

Jeff Orluck

"This place is very expensive, but it is VERY much worth it if you have a big enough group. Everything about this place just proves that it deserves..."

Mohd Hasan

"Incredible food served in small plates on a prix-fixe menu. No disappointing dishes, a clear attention to detail, and some of the best service we..."

Nate Larson

"Our experience at Galit was enjoyable. We visited on a Tuesday night and the restaurant was quite busy - the interior and ambience is lovely, though..."

Bill Wang

"A delicious and fun experience, albeit quite overpriced and a somewhat rushed. Superb and creative drinks with unique flavors and aromas. Especially..."

James Stein

"There is evidently lots of thought behind each dish. Smoothest hummus I have ever had , falafel was incredible. Everything was super fresh,..."

Emanuele Grossi

"Incredible food and service. The staff made our celebratory dinner a wonderful experience and would highly recommend this spot to anyone with an..."

Jon Beroza

"Hummus & Pita Forever singing my praises about this pita. I don’t think this bread could’ve been any more perfect. It was soft, warm, and..."

Merc L

"Beautiful food. I loved the pickled items and the yogurt butter. The fish was so delicious. I would come here again. They also gave us cookies for..."

The Market HP

"We started with the beef brisket hummus. You don't get a lot of beef but that's not really the point. Everything tasted great with the pita & were..."

Jeff Chen

"Heard a lot of great things about this place. The hummus was undeniably amazing, with a creamy texture and delightful flavors that left me craving..."

Matt Auerbach

"As much as I want to leave 5 stars, the service was not what we expected for a Michelin star restaurant. The food is 10/10, the pita is the best one..."

Gabriela Osorio

Semiramis

89/100 (2982 ratings)

"Food was incredibly flavorful and yummy. They give a lot in their portions. Everything came out tasting fresh and well..."

Rowshon Jahan

"My husband and I came here and needed the food quickly so we could catch our flight. The staff was great and friendly, the food was flavorful, the..."

Sara N

"This is the best food I’ve ever tried. I’ve eaten at a lot of 5 star restaurants, nothing compares to this. The lamb here is literally the best..."

Motaz B

"It's a hole in a wall restaurant, easy to miss but a gem, situated at busy traffic crossing but the food is super delicious. All items are authentic,..."

sanjith abraham

"we drove all the way from Minnesota to get authentic Yemeni food and this place did not disappoint! Food was excellent, customer service was great...."

Mohammed Almanj

"First time visit. If you enjoy Yemen food, I do recommend eating here. The Whole Greek Fish was Devine! Mutapaq Lamb was amazing. The Agda was a..."

Rachel Chop Suey

"This is one of my favorite spots to find Yemeni/Middle Eastern food in Chicago, and I have enjoyed it every time that I've gone. The lamb..."

Stephen Kuśmer

"Awesome delicious food. Try to stop here everytime I’m in Chicago. Got the family mix platter this time. Chicken falls off the bone and the lamb is..."

Faiz Sadeq

"My friends and I have been here a couple of times. During our recent visit the food was really amazing! The lamb was very tender and it would just..."

G P

"2/17/2023 I came here last night for a Shawarma sandwich and not sure if they stop selling them or they were not available last night but the male..."

Richard Monzon

"This is the best food I've ever tasted I've never tasted better the Customer service is really good I would 100% order from here again please try..."

Mahmoud Abdallah

"Great and very authentic Middle Eastern food!! Definitely like and recommend their lamb! It’s cooked very well that you could feel it melting in..."

Omar Hansen

"5 star for lamb Kabsa! Tender well seasoned fatty meat. Very generous amount of meat. One order is enough for two. It's similar to Hyderabadi biryani..."

Farhana Haque

"Halal Mediterranean restaurant and food taste is average. Need to use street parking. Their gratuity charges is 3$ per person if the group is 5 or..."

Ajmal Ali

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

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

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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Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Cheap Eats

Sultan's Market

87/100 (4557 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"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

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

Lunch

Dinner

Cheap Eats

"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

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

Girl & The Goat

87/100 (27879 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Girl & The Goat in Chicago is a culinary delight that I can't stop raving about! From start to finish, our dining experience was exceptional. The..."

Sayak Das

"Must eat! Incredible atmosphere, friendly service and most importantly, impeccable food not elsewhere found. The selections are uncommon and the..."

Mallorie Lotycz

"We were a group of eight🤓 we ordered family style of everything in the menu. What we all liked about the dishes was that the chef was very bold in..."

Anna Aljabiry

"Made a reservation that day for a late dinner and wow it was the best meal my husband and I had in Chicago. Our waiter suggested an amazing bottle of..."

Jenny

"Girl and the Goat in Chicago impressed us with its speedy service and flawlessly prepared dishes. The flavors were outstanding, with a clever mix of..."

Jay Pele

"I had an absolutely lovely birthday dinner at Girl and the Goat. Everyone was so kind and attentive. Our water glasses were kept full.m and clean..."

Barbara Robinson-Gallay

"We went to The Girl and The Goat last night and it was one of my most favorite meals in Chicago ever. Ever. We had the old fashioned, crudo, green..."

Beth Ellis

"There’s a reason Girl & The Goat is one of the most popular restaurants in Chicago and I’m glad I finally got to try this famous spot...."

Peter Farejowicz

"Gary was fantastic taking care of us and giving us suggestions. The roasted beets were great to start off with followed by the grilled prime skirt..."

Mike Varel

"A masterclass in casual modern fusion dining. My friend and I came here for an early dinner on a Sunday, and the place was still bustling. I’m..."

Jea Kim

"First time visit to this restaurant did not disappoint! We went on a Monday.... is a great way to see how things are on off nights, and everything..."

Rob

"Anyone can cook, but not everyone can be a chef. Preparing and serving special meals is an art that requires a chef's skill. Girl&The Goat is a..."

Mehmet Ünlü

"My wife and I tried girl in the goat for the first time to celebrate our 4th year wedding anniversary. Overall, food was great, but the place was..."

Sam Kim

"The food was DELICIOUS!!!! Steak was my favorite, got it medium rare and highly recommend! Was taken for my birthday and they gave me a nice little..."

Vianney Flores

"Really great dinning experience. Had the flat steak, chicken skewers, asparagus salad, and foccacia bread. All were very tasty. Waitress was..."

Tim S

"Absolutely fantastic chef's specialty restaurant by one of the winners of the iron chef TV show. We loved all the food that we got including the..."

Mary Biancalana

"Great restaurant in Fulton Market! Cool, slightly experimental sharing plates with wonderful service and atmosphere. The winners of the night were..."

Drake Shafer

"Simply a wonderful experience. From the food to the atmosphere we enjoyed every moment there. The food is brought out as shareables but is..."

Fm T

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..."

Bobby Baer

Velvet Taco

86/100 (8296 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visited on an afternoon in January 2018. We were a group of 4 and of course this isn't a sit down joint. So we just ordered a bunch of tacos and ate..."

Sabrish Menon

"Best tacos ever!I was so happy this place was right next door to our hotel. Shrimp n grits taco, chicken n waffle tacos, also great for..."

Rakesh Bhardwaj

"Food:Tried various kinds of tacos and absolutely loved them.Highlights were the shrimp & falafel ones.Delicious..."

Shubhi

"Had heard a lot about this place, so we went and tried. Trust me, it’s a celebration in your mouth with every bite! The Chicken tikka masala taco..."

Harsha R

"Velvet Taco in Chicago is one of those new fangled taco joint that have sprung up selling tacos that are a little bit different, a little bit funky..."

My Food Hunt

"Good burgers hot dogs fries great Italian beef All around good eating place I would highly recommend if you are in Chicago it's a must place to..."

Rajiv Sinha

"Wow. This place serves some amazing tacos. We ordered almost one of each taco. The Buffalo chicken was great. The chicken Tikka taco was..."

Vaibhav Ravichandran

"For taco lovers... It cant get better than this.On first sight... It might not look that impressive... But as soon as that first bite goes..."

Nehal Shah

"Some places connect with your soul and touch you like no other place ever has. Velvet Taco is one such place. It's amazing in so many levels. On a..."

Akshatha

"Tacos with a twist, pretty much. Not your traditional contemporary taco place, this one is known for jazzing up their fried pockets with beloved..."

Sukhmani Sakhi

"When Im missing my home in Texas then this is a great place to go and taste some delicious taco and wash it all down with a superb margarita, or two...."

Sue@ NoFixedAbodeForSue

"Maybe it’s 2 AM and after several rounds of cocktails, your stomach is growling. Or perhaps date night at a fancy but overpriced River North..."

BusyFoodie

"Velvet Taco is a fun place to go with friends! There are lots of yummy, inventive choices, and great drinks to choose from!My favorite..."

Lu Yao

"After discovering this place in Dallas, we HAD to come back while in Chicago! We loved their tacos in Dallas and they were just as good in..."

Monika McMahon

"We were just visiting the city and always noticed how packed this place was and decided to try it for our last dinner here.. And oh em gee. It was so..."

Korean Food Monster

"It makes me crazy when i see people agonizing over which taco to try! Just DO IT! They're all good to great. Get at least two different ones. Three..."

Deefir

"Awesome!. This place rocks! Not a Mexican taco at all; very gourmet. The corn and tots are a must. I can see myself eating here for lunch or after a..."

Kaylann101

"Velvet Taco is such a laid-back, super casual spot. Every taco I've tried here has been nothing short of incredible. And the added bonus? They serve..."

Andy Feliciotti

"A sweet taco spot it's bigger than you think dinr forget about the upstairs, and I personally loved the salmon taco but I don't think you can get a..."

John Otto K

"Best taco ever had in my life ! Loved it The mushroom and pulled pork were magic. Size are good probably not enough for it is so good. The venue is..."

Alexandre “AlexSch” Schmitt

"Wow! My 1st time at a Velvet Tacos. Very good fusion & I really liked what they have done with tacos. But I have had better tacos. I loved the Thai..."

xs2 Guds

"Delicious specialty tacos. Velvet Taco was recommended to me so I gave it a try. This is Tex Mex type of taco with soft shells and interesting..."

John Powers

"So so good! Every taco we got was amazing. Stopped in for lunch and we were very impressed with the variety of the menu. Tacos are affordable $5 ish..."

Chelsea Savage

"Tried 4 tacos (Mexican Cali shrimp, grilled salmon, Kobe Smash, rotisserie chicken) and all were either too sweet or salty but did like beef Kobe..."

Coy Tran

"Fast and friendly service. I really like the creativity and variety of options. I really enjoyed the brisket and chicken rotisserie tacos. The fried..."

Altinay Cortes

"Good Velvet Taco location in Chicago. We tried their special Farm taco which was good, but would stick with the Tikka. Guacamole and Elote were great..."

Madeline C

"Absolutely love this place! You can't go wrong with the blackened shrimp tacos and the grilled pineapple guac is amazing. Very kind staff and cute..."

Christina Paeth

Taza Mediterranean Cuisine

"My visit to Taza Cafe today was quite enjoyable. The food they served was really tasty, and they brought it to me quite quickly. The people working..."

Santosh Kumar Subudhi

"Searched for healthy food downtown. Very glad I found this. So good and great value. Chicken way better than almost all shawarma I’ve had. Grape..."

David Jacobs

"I decided to try Taza after reading the positive reviews on Google Maps. It's a simple cafe style eatery serving various styles of kebab. Not as hot..."

Jason Whittle

"We ordered Taza Cafe for our work lunch and EVERYONE commented on how good it was. So fresh and vibrant in flavor. I’m already looking forward to..."

Gina Gault

"This place is truly a hidden gem! Delicious food with extremely kind service and generous portions. We will be back..."

Sandrine Haas

"Best falafel I've had in Chicago hands down 🧆 @tazacafechicago 📍 The Loop, Chicago Made with so much LOVEEE , this Mediterranean spot is super..."

Bessy Tam

"The only spot in Chicago loop serves middle-eastern food, I like the falafel, hummus, stuffed olive leaves and chicken shawarma here. They have a..."

Jay Fal

"Great sandwiches and bowls packed with fresh falafel, chicken shawarma, and gyro meat! My sandwich looked so appetizing that I forgot to take a..."

Mihir Chadaga

"Pretty straight forward kebab place. All food is made fresh and portion is nice. Food is not over seasoned and the platters are pretty filling...."

Michelle Foy

"Taza is one of the best places for falafel in the loop. They are crisp and and moist with excellent flavor. Also, the charbroiled chicken and hummus..."

Adam Hyde

"The food is here is always great. Very consistent and there are a lot of options for all kinds of eaters. The combos are great and give you a bit of..."

Isaac Miller

"Friendly, clean, and delicious. I picked this spot out of the blue and I was surprised and delighted. I ordered the chicken shawarma and the tabbouli..."

Christopher Soto-Lopez

"The staff was very good and nice and welcoming. The food was great and the tea was awesome. Would def recommend if someone wants to grab a bite in..."

Sufiyan Shariff

"Great lunch spot! I always have the chicken falafel combo with rice, salad, pita and hummus, I like to pair it with tahini and hot sauce, I love the..."

Sharon M

"I went here today and the food is amazing. Got the Chicken Shawarma plate and the chicken/basmati rice was very flavorful and well seasoned. The..."

Danyelle Monson

"I had to meet with a group late one evening and wanted to get some dinner. After looking at the restaurants in the area, i found Taza Cafe was open..."

Naseer Ahmed

"We order Taza for catering often at the merchandise mart down the street... Always delicious, well packaged and setup and excellent mix of food for..."

Aamir Burki

"Frankly, wasn't planning on going here today, but what we were in the mood for was closed for Columbus Day. Came in, we bought a shawarma sandwich..."

Richard Post

Ema

85/100 (3004 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

Oasis Cafe

Wheelchair Accessible

Takeout

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"They just pile a bunch of food on a plate and serve it to you. Amazing portion sizes, very friendly staff, and extremely delicious food. What a..."

Dennis Gavrilenko

"This is a solid, no-frills spot for decently priced Middle Eastern food in the heart of the Loop. The location is tucked away at the back of a..."

Mona Tong

"The best Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food I’ve ever had. Fresh food with great flavors, portions, prices and speedy service. After ordering in..."

Bree Lakew

"Hidden in the back of a sketchy jewelry store. Some of the best falafel I've ever had. A combo platter with chicken, rice, hummus, salad and falafel..."

Jack Gallagher

"Do not waste your time lining up at canes or a Starbucks! It’s literally a 5 minute walk from the millennium park. This restaurant has amazing food..."

Olivia Oh

"Great spot for Mediterranean food downtown. Chicken kebab plate was..."

Emilio Camacho

"Located within a jewelry store, Oasis Restaurant offers a unique dining experience combining the charm of browsing jewels with the delight of..."

edgar poe

"Great food, friendly staff, big portions, and low..."

Connor Bowering

"Had 1 of each Thursday special for lunch: Oasis Kafta and Wabash Mixed Combo with some stuffed grape leaves. Excellent! Come hungry, we were..."

Jeff White

"Wonderful Mediterranean good. Delicious and easy to order from. I had the beef kebab plate and falafel, both were excellent. The restaurant was in..."

Inga Bentley

"This place is the best - I come at least once a week, always fast, delicious, fresh, and flavorful. Satisfying, reasonably priced, and everybody who..."

Lauren Collins

"The food and workers are amazing. The food tastes so authentic, but in a way where it reminds you of multiple countries and not just one. Always busy..."

zo hi

"Hidden gem in the back of a barely used jewlery store. They have decent lunch specials and some of the best hummus in..."

Cullen McMillan

"Literal hidden gem! I like to give out 5 star ratings but DO NOT take this one lightly. Employees are friendly, food is fresh & comes out instantly...."

Alex Vieaux

"This is the best place to get Middle Eastern food in Chicago - authentic and 10x better than supporting non-authentically owned chains. More than..."

Sandrine Haas

"The food is spicy, delicious and nice variety as a rice bowl. The meat amount and falafel was quite a lot. Though would have preferred tastier veg..."

Md. Khairul Islam

"This is practically the definition of a hole in the wall. You pass several jewelry vendors to get to the cafe. The food is excellent, plentiful, and..."

Conor Gallogly

"My boyfriend and I have been here many times, and the food is always fresh, delicious, and made with love. The people are super nice as well; easily..."

Angela B

Naf Naf Grill

85/100 (1914 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Quick take away order. Wonderful beef and chicken with rice platter with Arab bread. Couldn’t wait to try NNG. Look forward to trying..."

TANYA BELL-ABERCROMBIE

"They nailed it. Fantastic quality middle eastern food served in an efficient manner at a fair price. Naf Naf has been in my regular lunch rotation..."

Shalem

"Food platter was delicious. I ordered a veggie feast. Though the order took sometime to be delivered, I loved the food. Restaurant is easy to notice..."

Chandra Shekhar Rao Pathki

"Tasty, healthy food. I came in in the evening, the employees were helpful, the restaurant was clean. The food was super good and healthy. I was able..."

Rebecca Rodriguez

"First of all, the employees here are awesome. I always feel happier after leaving, even when they are slammed. Food is delicious and inexpensive. My..."

Julie OBrochta

"Had to wait 5 minutes for fresh falafel and it was well worth the wait. While visiting Chicago, this place was walking distance from our hotel. At..."

Cheryl Lawson

"Got a Chicken Shawarma Baba Ghanoush Bowl but did not get a pita bread, like I did in the other location. A bit disappointed since the biggest..."

Sylvia Lin

"This was my first time at a Naf Naf Grill and I loved it. Hefty portions, good flavors, and a really clean and comfortable area to sit down and eat...."

Bibi Belford

"Awesome service and awesome food. All of the workers were so nice from beginning to end. And the food was 10/10 I got a chicken shawarma bowl with..."

Janie Hernandez

"Their plate was too good, good variety and very..."

Faisal Moin Khan

"Got takeaway here this weekend. I got the plate with falafel and baba and chicken swarma. It was really pretty good, but I ordered all the veggies..."

Wander_Woman

"Perfect tasty dishes for vegetarian. I will back here 100% and strongly recommend..."

Inna Velyka

"Good, healthy, fresh food fast. Good flavors and filling. I had a salad with chicken and various toppings/spices. Great for a healthy..."

Jerry McGinnis

Roti

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Chipotle meets Mediterranean. I was visiting from Los Angeles and didn't want to eat at restaurants that I can eat at home. I saw this place while..."

Marco Sanchez

"Good falafel and a variety of add-ons. Chaotic since it's new, but service was..."

chris lietz

"Food was looking good, taste was 4 out of 5, but meal was barely..."

Mikhail Rybalchenko

"Roti is my go to for Mediterranean food! I love the falafel rice bowl. So glad that as a vegan i can enjoy their food. The restaurant itself is..."

Linda Colon Corona

"This is my new favorite lunch place. I can't believe how much quality food you get for under $10. I love the kabob chicken and all the fresh add-ons..."

Peter Andreadis

"This store is located only a block from the Adam/Wabash train line. The layout is familiar with plenty of seating and good ambiance. However, there..."

Warren Skipper

"I wish we had something like this in Seattle. I loved that you can create your own plate, everything I chose for my plate was delicious, and there..."

Charlene

"Love Roti!! Their rewards program is very good, get $5off every $50 you spend. Food is fresh, tasty and they are very liberal with the..."

Melissa Washington

"Love the food at Roti while visiting Chicago. It's fast, healthy, delicious, and the portions are great for the price! I wish we had Roti back in..."

A M

"Very kind counter service. Not rushing us with a large party and first timers during a busy Friday lunch. And a great healthy option!! Food was..."

Robin Newberg

"You can't go wrong with a workday lunch from Roti. Their salads are fresh and flavorful. Pro-tip: unlike the guac at Chipotle, there's no charge for..."

Andrew Levine

"Excellent salad. We ordered cauliflower based vegetarian salad. Tasted really fresh. Great..."

Vidhya Iyer

"Was for sure some heat but possibly a bit skimped out for the amount of food. Either way I'd like to eat there in person eventually for the taste..."

Alex Pham

"This restaurant has gotten much better. I love it now. Manager is great and so is the team. Love the..."

Carl Segal

"Great food, fast prep, always fresh. Definitely a good..."

Jack Wyder

"Service is great, food is delicious. The only complaint is they are sometimes closed when their hours say they should be..."

Luke Brazell

Taste Of Lebenon Restaurant

84/100 (2195 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Visited here as we wanted a quicker, lighter meal than we originally planned. Initially it was hard to know what to do and where to go for what part..."

Shaun Pilay

"Amazing food. We ordered chicken shawarma wrap, salad and fries. Falafel is their best food I suppose, as it was finished. Everything we ordered was..."

Bhumika

"I'm torn too. Food was cheap. Lentil soup was amazing. I've had far better shwarma. The sauce was just weird. I've shwarma all over Israel and this..."

JamesForJesus

"Edited: Everything I’ve had so far in their menu is delicious! Highly recommend the vegetarian specials as they are perfect to share as well as the..."

Chelsie Tamms

"Cash only place with really good food. Ordered a lentil soup, and it helped me a lot while I was feeling a little sick. Food was great, and prices..."

Lorraine Megan Montinola

"Everything here is halal. People are super friendly. One drawback is that they only accept cash no credit cards. However, the prices are very..."

Agha Khan

"Delicious Lebanese food! One of the BEST Shawarma’s in Chicago😛They are CASH..."

Sisika Upreti

"I love Taste of Lebanon! Incredible food at great prices. The chicken shawarma is one of the best I have ever had, as was the lentil soup. We have..."

Mary Pence

"Wandered into this gem in search of a quick bite and was pleasantly surprised! The low pricing made me skeptical at first, but my assumptions were..."

Kevin Patlan

"very friendly and hard working staff. very authentic taste — tabouleh tastes just like how my mom makes it! تحيا لبنان 🇱🇧..."

Hisham

"Delicious, very fair prices. I got a lamb wrap and a steak wrap, both seasoned very well and very tasty. Falafel was good too. Great service, cosy..."

Dario Jurkovic

"Very decent grub for great value. Thanks guys for great lunch! Keep it up. I’m definitely coming back to do this again. Everything tasted delicious..."

Bo Petrov

"I had the lentil soup and the spicy beef schwarma wrap and both were 10/10! Very reasonable prices. I'll be back every time I'm in the area..."

Amanda U

Reza's Restaurant

84/100 (2535 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food is authentic and delicious and the staff is so welcoming! We had the vegetarian sampler which was superb and we also had the kabob and..."

Michel Tawil

"The food was so delicious I've had my eye on giving them a try for some years now, and I must say it met my expectations!! Beloveds please check them..."

Apostle Marvin Nurse, Jr

"It's been a long time since we ate here. finally made it again after 10 years. I was so pleased with our host, and they do allow pets to dine with..."

geraldine Del Rosario

"Wanted to try an old time favourite and my wife was craving the lamb shank. Overall it was a good meal and food still tasted good. The radish dish..."

wook kim

"Another "not my first time here, but first Google Review" for this place! Bummed they got rid of the parking area across the street, so street..."

Katrina Marie N-A

"We went to Reza's to celebrate my sister's birthday and it was perfect. The food is delicious, huge portions, very kind staff, and our server was..."

Evin Hoffman

"Kabobs were perfect and the bread was something different and like no other Pita I've had and more flower tortilla like. Cuscus was fluffy and..."

Matthew Johnson

"Came in on a Sunday for lunch. The service could not have been better, very friendly and welcoming. Food was fresh and tasty. Proteins on the salad..."

Jeff Gottdownunder

"We hosted our wedding here and Reza's couldn't have been more flexible and accommodating. Sam, one of the managers, is awesome. We were able to bring..."

Lev Kalmens

"I’ve loved this place since just out of University and made it a point to come during my visit back to Chicago. The experience was quite different..."

Jeanie You

"Was really impressed with this place! Very spacious seating, prompt staff, and excellent food! I was most impressed with the eggplant dish, and I..."

Alex Studd

"Delicious Mediterranean/Persian food. A favorite in the Chicagoland area for a long time. I’ve been coming here since the 90’s and the quality is..."

Julias Bento

"Today we decided to stop here and eat late in the day. We were not disappointed! We chose the buffet, which was excellent, offering tasty Persian,..."

Tanya Fook-Marshall

"Simply one of the best hidden gems of Chicago! Went to Reza's for decades when I lived in the city and went back today after years away. As..."

Tamara Kosic

Olive Mediterranean Grill

"Great shwarma and kabobs! The Mediterranean chicken is delicious and it is reasonably priced! If you like spicy the jalapeño sauce is a..."

Marley Lustig

"(Translated by Google) good and cheap (Original) bueno y..."

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Naf Naf Grill

83/100 (1045 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Tried it for the first time yesterday and without knowing what we were walking into, I have to say it was delicious. Very courteous service. Great..."

Tara Wilder

"Best Pitas! Great Shawarma! Love this place! My only wish is that they had a rewards program! If they did I'd never go to..."

Connor Nielsen

"completely addicted to Naf Naf..."

Kristin Hahn

"Nom nom naf naf!!! Pitas were little pillows of..."

Joie Devoney

"Exactly my first time eating food from this restaurant. We got there at about 12:30 in the afternoon. Plenty of folks piled in after us. ..."

Al C

"I eat here several times a week. The chicken hummus bowl is great. Surprisingly the schnitzel hummus bowl is really good. The line moves quickly and..."

Richard Woo

"I receive amazing service everytime I come here. Even after the crazy lunch rush they keep the front line stocked and clean and the dining room is..."

Karilyn Orr

"Good location ,same great quality. Friendly staff, clean seating..."

Naeim Torkian

"Great Naf-Naf experience. Despite being very busy, my food was ready early and was absolutely delicious. I also loved the heart shaped pita, wasn't..."

LionHeart

"I got the pick 2 and the chicken kabob. The food was absolutely delicious, The servers were energetic and polite. The prices are great for the amount..."

Lacynthia Alston

"Employees just ready to yell at you if your finger comes within 3 inches of touching the glass barrier. Great atmosphere, workers just need to be a..."

Jonathan Radande

"This place is a fresh build your own Mediterranean style meal. They have hummus and rice bowls with various protein options. I really enjoy the..."

Jon and Amanda Lewis

"Go for stuffed pita sandwich!!! It’s the best!! Don’t forget to get Harissa (Spicy), Tahini and Garlic..."

Rutvik Patel

"Naf Naf is a really solid downtown lunch spot. They have quick service. ...and the food tastes..."

Clinton Lockhart

"Got a delivery from here! Naf naf has been always been my favorite go to lunch and will be. Love..."

Ankit Chainani

"First time trying naf naf and was I very impressed. The service was fast and wonderful and the food was even better. Garlic sauce is out of this..."

Erin Lane Escher

"Absolute best Naf Naf location. The employees always greet me with a smile and the falafel is the best in the..."

madiwit

"Friendly cashiers. They were helpful in the questions I had. I went at 2pm and the shawarma was about room temp. They didn't shave the shawarma in..."

Allison Schott

"Great group of people who even when busy still have a smile on their face and can say..."

m modelski

"The food was pretty good and they prepared my pita fairly quickly. I got the chicken schnitzel which was an odd choice and probably should have gone..."

Isaac Liu

"This is a regular lunch spot for me and the customer service is always fantastic. The food is fresh, healthy and filling! Not to mention very..."

Jada Franklin

Tarboush Mediterranean Grill

82/100 (2458 ratings)

"Wowza! Warm fresh bread to adjoin my babaganoush! Look at this price of art 🖼 that they call the Mediterranean salad 🥗. Lovely chopped pieces..."

Donna Medrek

"Delicious food. This Mediterranean place is in Wicker Park. I ordered the food online. Everything was well packed. The portion size is good and great..."

Viraj Mhatre

"Their falafels are amazing, order the garlic sauce. It will change your life. By far the BEST lentil soup I’ve ever had. I always ask for extra..."

Jim Clark

"Hands down some of the best food I have ever..."

Martha Farrell

"Nice portion size, quick service and delicious food! I did not dine in, got to go from here. Loved..."

Ankit Chainani

Benjyehuda

"Love benjyehuda, food is ready for pickup really quick, awesome portion size, super fresh and a great healthy option in the loop. The fries were good..."

Madeline Seto

"Best falafel I've had outside of Jerusalem! Friendly service as well, wish they had them back home in..."

J Matz

"One of the best affordable lunch spots in the loop, always great. Favorite is the falafel pita but you really can't go..."

Josh E K

"First time ordering here via Ritual. Portions are excellent with plenty of sides included in the box. See my picture for beef amd lamb combo box with..."

chintot

"Super food....a must if you are in the..."

John Hoffman

"Weekly lunch venue, always fresh and fantastic. Wish they'd bottle the hot..."

Bruce Bourne

Falafel Island

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"Love this place. Their half roasted chicken with rice, salad and hummus is my favorite. The garlic sauce is great, the falafel is good but not the..."

Abdul Dadou

"Their falafel taste like heaven 😍 Kind and generous staff. We got shawarma platter and falafel. Very..."

Eng. Abdullah Almodhafar

"Great experience, got free Falafel for my first visit...."

Mukhtar Elturki

"Falafel Island is my favorite lunch spot! It's a huge plate of delicious food for less than $10 in The Loop--you can't beat that. It's sometimes a..."

Nick Heuer

"I enjoy having lunch at this place. The food is great and the people working behind the counter are friendly. I have a hard time understanding the..."

marlon calma

"If you're looking for delicious tasting Middle-Eastern food, this is the place. Their dishes range from $5 to almost $10. Quantity depends on your..."

Yusef Ferenzal

"Under new management with a quality forward focus falafel island was a delightful surprise for a quick lunch. The kifta sandwich was some of the best..."

Scott Osinski

"You cannot go wrong with the Beef Shawarma Plate, which offers a great portions of meat and rice. Their hot sauce is hot without being overbearing;..."

David Salgado

"Came in on a slow night, so only one man was making and taking orders. He was extremely nice and helpful. My falafel sandwich was delicious and..."

Fabiola Sweis

"Back in 2014-2015 as I was completing my bachelor's degree and working 20+ hours remotely, this was my go-to every day for lunch. The same guys..."

Alex Boccia

"I've only eaten the veggie combo, but I've eaten it at least a dozen times. Food is always tasty. Really like the salad and falafel. When the falafel..."

Adrian S.

"Very good food and nice..."

MoHaMeD Mousa

"I really like their roasted eggplant and cauliflower. Tabulah, Babaganou, Falafels and Lentil soup is pretty good too. The only thing I don't like..."

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