Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Chicago

"Incredible food, budget friendly and a very well-decorated, peaceful ambience! If you are in Chicago and enjoy middle eastern cuisine YOU HAVE TO TRY..."

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

I Dream Of Falafel

91/100 (1753 ratings)

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

Noon O Kabab

90/100 (4002 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I am reading everyone's reviews and their comments are incredibly ridiculous & 100% NOT FACTS. The customer service is great! The staff is super..."

Tony Onarr

"Classic atmosphere. Just crowded enough. Great beef & lamb kabobs. My wife had shrimp. Also very good. A ways off the beaten path but worth it if..."

Mark Biddison

"Great place with great food. I would recommend this place to anyone I..."

Ali Tawal

"Most amazing Persian food you will ever have. I have traveled to many locations all over the US and Noon O Kabob is by far the best out there and..."

Shahroz Olfat

"Excellent food! A little pricey for “fast food” and the seating area was chilly, but the meal made up for it..."

Angela Dancey

"This is one of the best best restaurant I ever been. The food was so delicious and the service was excellent. If I go to Chicago again I will..."

Zia Barakzie

"Love it! We regularly dine in and the food is always flavorful and fresh. And recently catered for a small family function and the manager was very..."

Geraldine Franco

"Great food and nice treatment, the meal we ordered was very delicious and not just stuffed with spices. After that we got cups of tea and I liked it...."

Hanan Abu Obeid

"Good food and excellent service. Owner is so kind and gracious she didn't charge us the 2 appetizers we ordered. She even brought the bowl of Candy..."

Loida D. Redmon

"Good food and good service ,I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who has a chance to come to Chicago and taste Persian..."

Elmer Lopez

"Excellent food. Had the lentil soup and falafel plate. Rice was nicely done and the salad was mesclun, cherry tomatoes, and a lightly sweet..."

Daniel J Kopanke

"Delicious food. If you are meat lover, this is the right place to dine. I will go back for the..."

Scott Chon

"LOVE this place and have for 15+ years. Friendly and always so tasty. Can't get enough of the kash ke bademjan. So luscious and good. And I'm happy..."

Lisa Lubin

"Perfect dining experience! Delicious food and the employees and owners are nice and helpful no matter how busy they..."

Courtney Kruzic

"phenomenal food and service. best persian / kebabs etc n the city by a long..."

Chris Romans

"The dining experience was lovely and the food was fantastic! Our party of 4 got two appetizers, the family platter for 4, and a bottle of wine...."

Amanda Kasper

"Amazing place to grab quick lunch or have dine dining. Restaurant has 2 areas, one is kinda self service and the other area is fine dining. Authentic..."

Ivan D

"The kababs and their rice and salad were awesome, really loved it for dinner. Will order from here again! Baklava was awesome..."

sayak chakrabarty

"The taste is so good that we are going back definitely!!! At that evening we didn't know much about this restaurant, but we saw so many families are..."

Li Zhang

"Amazing food! The lentil soup is good, the hummus and falafels are okay. The lamb koubideh and lamb kebab are wonderful , the beef koubideh is also..."

MERVE NAJA

"Koobideh, Barg, and Chicken Kabab are popular Persian dishes that are served in Persian restaurants like “Noon O Kabab”. Koobideh kabab is a..."

Mohammad A.

"I was expecting a sit down kinda restaurant, instead it’s a self serve counter! Where you order your food at the counter and they bring your food..."

Brenda K

"The kebab skewers they make here rival even the best places I’ve been to in the Middle East. They have a great variety of different rices to go..."

Abdallah Al-Qudsi

"Lunch special are delicious and for a great price. Ambience was perfect and serving staff is very friendly. Would recommend and coming back..."

Vishnu Perni

"They have two sections. One where they have servers and it’s nice looking area. Second one is where they have no servers and area is like a take..."

Shoeb Shaikh

"I have to put you on to the best Persian food in Chicago! The portions are plentiful, the tastes are enriching and the ambiance is celestial. When..."

Charlie Beneke / Chicago’s Best Realtor

"This my first after longtime i remember was years ago I visited with two of my friends and food was delicious.and still it’s is a..."

Samer Tayar

"It's such a great place to eat. Very generous portions. Our server was kind enough to answer all of our..."

mc smarto

"Great place to eat! Exceptional Persian hospitality, yummy food and charming décor...."

Chloe Rose

"Better to have dinner here before 6 and better be hungry. Free parking both sites of restaurant but not enough after 6 pm. Food here is no doubt look..."

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Steve's Bite

Accepts American Express

Benjyehuda

90/100 (1054 ratings)

Cafe Orchid

90/100 (1366 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"My friends brought my boyfriend and I here while we were visiting. I really enjoyed the nice quiet atmosphere and the Turkish decorations. The staff..."

Colleen Bragg

"The lunch menu prices are great! The food itself was flavorful and crazy big. I can't believe the platters they served were just lunch portions. I..."

Precious Malloy

"The food is delicious and the portions are generous. Be sure to try the lentil soup and the lentil fingers. The Falafel special was enormous and so..."

Neeta Esc

"It was nice. My roomate is Turkish and I've been into Turkish food (specially because I've been losing weight). We ordered fried liver appetiser...."

David Aldana

"Best Turkish food in Chicago. Lots of room. 2 dining rooms. BYOB does not serve liquor. They delivers locally as well. The place is loved by the..."

Rob McNulty

"I’m a big fan of this place, I’ve been many times and have never had a bad experience. The food is top notch (I get a different entree most of..."

Andi Gilreath

"I stop just to buy a coffee to go but they have just espresso which taste so good. Didn’t try any food but pretty sure it taste amazing, very nice..."

telesk0p

"Consistently some of the best Turkish food I've had since I lived in Turkey. Cheap prices and fast service - also, they..."

Eric Ratajczak

"This is our weekly go to spot every Friday, party of 4, for 3 years now. We are never disappointed with the tasty, high quality, and consistent food,..."

Diane Best

"My favorite Turkish restaurant in the city, this place is truly a undiscovered secret gem. Family owned and operated, the staff are courteous and..."

spike spiegel

"This place has AMAZING food! My boyfriend and I stopped by here on a whim and were very impressed. The staff is friendly and the food is phenomenal...."

Rachel Horton

"I moved into the neighborhood last September and this has been my best find. Their hummus is fresh and authentic. The bread that comes with it is..."

Tedi Kahn

"Great lunch place. BYOB and lunch specials are fine. Haven't had anything bad there. Delicious strong tea offered. Mediterranean decorations inside..."

DOWPete

"Absolutely charming and cozy. The food was cooked perfectly; the flavors were gorgeous and comforting. Our server was attentive, knowledgeable, and..."

Laura J

"Don't judge this restaurant by its outward appearance, it has fabulous food! A little pricey for a full meal, but worth every bite. I typically..."

Valerie Lambert Kroll

Wazwan Chicago

Pera Turkish Kitchen & Bar

"We had their Beyti Kebab and their Lamb Kebab. The lamb in the Beyti Kebab was really delicious but the lavash was too thick for my taste. It gave..."

Andrea Celleri

"I love Turkish food and this place did not disappoint! We went for sunday brunch which was laid out buffet style. We had cherry juice which reminded..."

Sarah T.

"My new favorite brunch hangout. Amazing food. Not too much of a wait. Plus the atmosphere and decor is pleasant. Really good experience and waiters..."

Isra Omar

"Great Turkish food!! I loved my chicken dish. Service was good as well. They make there own bread that they serve with hummus. Will be..."

Evan Siegel

"This is a new restaurant in Lakeview. Me and my friends went there couple nights ago. Honestly Pera Turkish Kitchen is the best Turkish Restaurant in..."

Hikmet Sir

"Delicious! Healthy tasty cuisine, very authentic. They serve complimentary homemade bread and bean dip at the beginning and Turkish tea at the end...."

Ging Cee Ng

"Came here after the NRA. As a restauranteur, my standards are high. On that note, Pera in Chicago NOT THE ONE IN NEW YORK has met my standards. We..."

Mehmet Avci

"I walked in for lunch on Monday. It was a bit hard to find on Broadway but it was worth my search. The staff are very friendly, the dips are..."

İpek Er

"Good decent food delicious dessert kenafa very friendly..."

Evan Israel

"The Kunafah is amazing with the Turkish coffee! Ichan was so nice and she offered us round of tea. Would definitely visit..."

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Kolachi

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

Masouleh Restaurant

Beatnik West Town

88/100 (3952 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Michael McConnell

"The Place Located at 1604 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL . The Beatnik is a bohemian cocktail bar and restaurant that offers guests warm and rich..."

Jim Blass

"Delicious & innovative. The atmosphere is amazing. I recommend the salmon toast & cinnamon rolls for brunch. The doughnuts were a bit of a let down..."

Krista Briana Drummond

"I went there for strategic planning dinner! I was in wanderlust of the decor and design of the space. My first impulse made me want to walk around..."

Lavon Nicole Pettis

"This place is everything for Sunday Brunch. The dinks are excellent and food is great!!!! Wish they had a location in NJ like..."

Nicole Sutton

"Everything we had was delicious (and between the 5 of us, we had everything)! The wait staff were amazing and very attentive even though the..."

Lynn Martinelli

"I went with my boyfriend for brunch and it was amazing! The waiter was so kind and knowledgeable. The food, service, and ambiance was everything I..."

Mary Rice

"We went here for a brunch with the girls. The the obvious of the decor is beautiful there's an indoor section and then an outdoor patio area where..."

Deborah Davis-Smith

"I recently enjoyed brunch at this establishment.The interior decorations are not only stunning but also create a welcoming and enjoyable atmosphere...."

Tatiana Velandia

"Creative takes on Middle Eastern food that’s well executed in a welcoming and refined-but-fun setting. Stunning decor, brought in from around the..."

Christian Knapp

"Beatnik was amazing ! We made reservations and were seated almost immediately after walking in. Our waiter arrived and began reviewing the menu..."

synackodes

"Food was delicious! The lamb was tender and falling off the bone. Loved the atmosphere. Great place for a dinner..."

Daniel Aguilera Amaya

"This place is so cool looking. The cocktails were legit crafted, we loved the salted watermelon mojito. Portions are pretty good..."

Han Pan

"We visited here from Wisconsin to celebrate my birthday the food was soooo good! Our server was amazing! This restaurant is just overall beautiful..."

Maya Frazier

"Loved it. Cool vibe, easy parking and great food. We did brunch and would do it again if we lived in Chicago. Friendly staff and shout out to the..."

Colleen MC

"Overall great experience. For the most part the food was good. The lamb dinner and mushrooms on skewer were delicious. Hummus and drinks were..."

Mai Thor

"Bottom line: Eclectic. Great ambience, delicious food. Will come again. Really great dining experience. Lots of different options and a great..."

John Michael Rotello

"Magical venue with an impressive vibe✨✨ The menu however could still improve, since is not perfect. Tried the two chicken plates on the menu; The..."

Eric M

"I took my sisters and mother here before a show in the Polish Triangle. The restaurant is beautiful, first off. Second, the staff was helpful and..."

Thomas Szymanski

"What an amazing ambience! Loved the decor. The food was just as excellent. Shareable plates so bring your appetite and plan to share the options..."

Laurie Romano

"Unique and interesting place. The decor was kitschy, like a mix of Arabian nights fantasy with a set of Great Expectations (just missing the..."

Priya T

"If you're looking for somewhere funky and cool to eat, stop by Beatnik. This place feels regal with a mix of cool. Outside of the cool restaurant,..."

Ernst Fantaisy

"Celebrated my sister’s engagement over dinner and it was lovely! I especially enjoyed the Baba Ghanoush and Lebanese Lamb Feast..."

Celine Farhat

"Best restaurant I've been to all around since I've lived here for a..."

Cameron Houseman

Salam Restaurant

88/100 (5401 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Seating

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

"I really love the food, the staff, and the feeling of home. I would recommend to all my fellow friends to try this amazing restaurant! It is my..."

Ninfa Diana Davies

"One of the best middle eastern restaurant in Chicago .nice staff best..."

Kamil D Ebraham

"I just had the best dinner ever! This place is not super amazing but its formal and clean but my goodness five stars for the food and its not..."

Rebeca Bahena

"Best middle eastern food in Chicago. I love stuffed grape leaves and shawarma and kibbie and everything..."

Nora Zamora

"Awesome customer service and the food is absolutely..."

Kierra West

"Love this place! So many different options for food and the servers are always really..."

Edna Carolina Centeno

"Absolutely the best! You'll find me here anytime it's time to eat and I'm around Kedzie/Lawrence or the Lincoln Park area. Excellent food and amazing..."

Hassaan Khan

"Great food and service at reasonable prices will definitely..."

Matthew Cohen

"Was pretty hesitant with Salam given some of the negative reviews but they seemed to be the most reasonably priced late-night takeout option for a..."

Erik Barragan

"Food was crazy good. As a Jordanian, I am very picky and particular about our “back home” foods like mensaf and magloobeh and mlukhiya. They blew..."

Yasmin Traini

"Best kebab place in the area!!! Excellent service!!! Great Hummus!!! Great yogurt salad!! Succulent and juicy Kebabs and fresh salad!! Everything..."

Kaiz V

"Delicious food! The best beef shawarma I've had. Try the shawarma wrap Arabic style. The hummus is fresh and amazing as well. Great portions as well...."

Diana T

"Food was good and service was quick. Waiter were very nice and the price was really reasonable too. Will come again..."

tasnim mh

"Absolutely breathtaking!! Had to work Thanksgiving and in route home I got the craves for some lamb, and it’s nearly impossible to get phenomenal..."

Sergio

"We had chicken tikka and and chicken thighs… both were amazing. We also ordered hummus but instead got baba ganoush… so the waiter insisted and..."

Amar Mahato

"I ordered moulikhia entree and salad for my husband. The order wasn't ready when I got there because printer had been jammed and they hadn't seen it..."

Ranya Atia

"Incredibly flavorful and great service! It's been a fat minute since I've had a meal this delicious. Try the combination lunch special with rice and..."

Lou Cervantes

"The wait for my food was shorter than expected, staff was really nice. I enjoyed hearing one of the chefs singing to the music and being in his own..."

Meena Beena

"hummus, falafel, pita and rice were delicious, the Jerusalem salad was super fresh. hot sauce was flavor and hot! cant wait to dine..."

Brendon Duran

"Gigi is the best! She made the whole experience amazing. Aside from the food being great, with a delightful flavorful. I highly..."

LUIS PEREZ

"Awesome service, all the employees are so nice and polite! And the food is absolutely delicious! I wish I lived closer so I could come all the..."

Orlina Abdulhussain (Lina)

"I love Salam - they provide excellent customer service and their food is incredible. I love their hummus with meat and pita bread. A true classic...."

adventurous

"Very clean, fast service, delicious meals, savory and good taste. They came many times to ask us if we need something or if everything was ok. Next..."

Mauricio Blanco

"nice service, large portions, very tasty shawarma and grilled meat, the dish was served very quickly, we had a good..."

Mollie Miller

"I really love them. If you are looking Mediterranean food it would be great choice. First of all it's good for dine in or take out and I usually use..."

Burak Özdemir

"We ordered food for delivery and it was sooooo good!!!! I got the vegetarian platter and my brother got the chicken shawarma sandwich and a few sides..."

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

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

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

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)

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"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,..."

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