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Pita Heaven Restaurant
83/100 (1292 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Greek
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Middle Eastern
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"Overall: A surprisingly great find for the locale that it's in, the gyros at Pita Heaven definitely hits the spot!! The good: The star of the show..."
Kyle Dahl
"Every day BYGO nice variety menu, Monday had Falafel all fresh ingredients just right amount tahini sauce delish..."
Jimmy Ching
"The food was very yummy, full of flavor, It took about 10 minutes to be served to us. I only wish I took pictures 3rhe other plates..."
Ikram Yahiani
"Great customer service and even greater food! Definitely 10/10, would..."
Crina Vlas
"I've just randomly stopped by. And ordered kombo plate. It's was delicious! I would recommend for friends for sure!!!! Love..."
Zhan S
"First time here... Gyro, Greek salad and frys. Perfect! One of the best gyros I have ever..."
dave warren
"Honestly, since moving back to the area, I've been able to sample almost every menu item on Pita Heaven's menu. This place is just really freaking..."
Darian J
"Wow I was blown away with the quality of thier food and exceptional service, definitely a must visit if you live or are visiting..."
Savvy Matthew (Matthew Clark)
"The place was nice and clean, perfect spot for a meet and greet or just standard lunch date + the staff was very nice and friendly also. We needed a..."
QB Breezy74
"Had an excellent gyro plate. Well, it was definitely delicious. I’m not sure I am qualified to rate its authenticity as Grecian cuisine, but it was..."
Kelly Quinn
"first time will let you know how it is! *Update, the food was okay the service was great! I had the gyro platter, the meat was good I think the..."
Lacie Chavez
"Loved the food. Portions were more than expected and delicious. Tried Baklava for the very first time and it's divine. I suggest everyone to give it..."
Vanessa Mateo-Rinne
Ghareeb Nawaz Restaurant
83/100 (11433 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Middle Eastern
Halal
Asian
Indian
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Pakistani
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Chilli Chicken
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"I had an incredible dining experience with my daughters and nieces at Ghareeb Nawaz Devon restaurant. The menu offered a delightful array of dishes..."
Halima Kamani
"Food is okay but the price is very low. It's a nice spot to quickly grab a bite and they have endless amount of options. Ordered goat biryani and..."
J K
"Great prices and delicious food. Very quick and efficient service. Had the butter chicken, shah paneer, mutton with palak, chili chicken and garlic..."
Sahil Kamboj
"I love Pakistani food and this is one of my favorite restaurant for pick up. It is cheaper than other restaurants open up to 2 AM it’s cash only so..."
Ammar Ismail
"Excellent food, great prices. There was a decent line when we went, but it went pretty quickly, and the food didn’t take a long time either. I..."
Shawn Mann
"Ghareeb Nawaz: The dirt cheap pricing restaurant which is reasonably good. They only take cash, however there is nothing this cheap in terms of..."
Rockstar Pandey
"At affordable price this place is for all. I wished they use a little less oil in food and wear a smile at the reception counter. Otherwise very..."
Partha Jyoti Das
"This place is amazing. 💯 Very clean first of all, halal if you are looking for halal and the food is so good just like and probably better than a..."
Hadeel Alz
"This place has a very different vibe than most Indian or Pakistani restaurants. You order up front and then pick up your food. The wait isn't long...."
Hitesh Gakhar
"In this culturally unaware reviewer's opinion, this place rocks! I came in a bit before midnight and had the chili chicken pratha (#17). Making no..."
Tim Cheng
"Are you hungry? Go here. You pay like $20 for 3 servings of food. It's always delicious try the..."
Twist R. Harrison
"Loved the authentic pakistani food. The quantity is a lot so be careful when you order so that there is minimal food wastage. Enjoyed the shami..."
Gaurav Hegde
"Cheap food. Value of money. Ordered all these for 43 USD. They only accept cash. Loved the halwa..."
Saraf Diya
Chicago Curry House - Indian & Nepalese Cuisine
83/100 (6110 ratings)
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Nepali
Pakistani
Asian
Vegetarian Friendly
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Gluten Free Options
Tibetan
Nepali
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Tikka Masala
Lamb
Chicken dishes
Dumplings
Curry
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"I've frequented this Nepali culinary gem multiple times, and it undeniably stands as my preferred spot! The curries burst with vivid hues and an..."
popartcorn
"If you’re looking for some authentic and delicious Indian cuisine, I highly recommend this place! The food is exceptional and the staff is great as..."
Kendra Clayton
"It might not be the fanciest restaurant but it is hidden gem. Food was all fresh and delicious. We had goat menu which was bone in, it had too many..."
Liv Kim
"I absolutely loved this place, this was my first time trying authentic Indian food. From the start, we were greeted with kindness, and seated...."
Juana Carrera
"I like this Indian restaurant. It has a quite and wonderful environment. The Lamb Samosa is delicious and the Nan is amazing. The Shrimp Vindaloo is..."
Chengbin Zhu
"I used to eat here when I wanted a comfort meal of spices and flavors while in college. Returned again recently with a close friend and it still..."
Abby Ramirez
"INCREDIBLE EXPERIENCE!! There are no words to explain the euphoric dining experience at The Chicago Curry House! From beginning to end the food was..."
Tamisha Waden
"The owner is extremely personable. He recognized that we were not regulars and ensured our experience was perfect. The food was hot and fresh, the..."
Jasmine Kriston
"We were craving Samosa's for the longest time, and this place seemed like a great option. We were extremely happy with our choice. The samosas were..."
Malik Mattison
"Stumbled on this place while I was out walking and so glad I did!! Some of the BEST food I’ve ever had. Bala was so helpful and made the best mango..."
Alexis
Cedar's Of Lebanon
83/100 (690 ratings)
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Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Lebanese
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Vegetarian Friendly
Lunch
Dinner
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Lebanese
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"What great gem in hyde park. Food portions are huge, price is extremely reasonable and the food was delicious. Definitely coming..."
John Bracamontes
"Great food and great service! I recommend this..."
Veronica Monteleone
"When my friend suggested this restaurant...I was like....in a strip mall?? Reluctantly I went along. I was pleasantly surprised at the ambiance, the..."
Marcus W Waller
"One of my favorite Chicago restaurants. The lentil soup is phenomenal. However there is a male worker that cleans the tables who is extremely rude...."
Kai McCarthy
"The food was delicious!!!!!the hospitality was so kind and nice,will visit again,my family eats here very..."
Crystal Cruz
"Our family had a great meal here. The salmon and chicken kebabs were very flavorful! The service was attentive and the prices were very affordable...."
Andrea Kiemen-Rognsvoog
"Generous portions of great food. We'll visit again..."
Shannon Fitzgerald
"Great service and excellent..."
Amjad Hammad
"Good food, great flavor and reasonably priced. Hyde Park is the new..."
Lonnie Thereisnoother Gervais
"The food they catered last night was outstanding! Now I know exactly what to order when I go..."
Asadah Kirkland
"Fresh, well seasoned and great service. Will go back..."
Justin Lombardo
"That lentil soup & shish tawook. Lets just say I should be making my own......"
Mikki Henao
"mike Rabi was a legend and ran a good ship!..."
Rommy Ro-has Hasan
"I go here regularly for Red Lentil Soup, Falafels, Flatbread and tea. Yummy service as..."
Rita Mu Shemsu-t Stewart
"I popped in here for dinner for the first time yesterday and the food was so good! I tried the Arab swag tacos and they were delicious and filling...."
Amma Bromley-Perry
"Really good Shepherd's salad - make sure to ask for chicken on the side The chicken shawarma plate was excellent too As was the Arab Swag..."
Samir Khan
"I love cedars! I’ve been 6 times since finding it in October. Great food, great vibes, and great people. This month supporting great causes every..."
Abi Bouman
"So tasty and with a kind and friendly staff! I had the hummus and lentil soup and both were really good! The hummus has pine nuts, sumac, herbs, and..."
Rose Taylor
"I'm a big fan of Cedars. The owner is really kind and good-hearted. The food is Middle Eastern with a twist that I enjoy, since most Middle Eastern..."
Muhanad Omar
"Quality food. Fairly quickly made. Been a few times and the chicken wings are absolutely amazing. Being from Buffalo it's tough to find good wings..."
Zachary Blask
"Came in for the Sudki special & it did not disappoint! The baklava had flawless layers & perfect crunch. They really have something special here & I..."
elia m
"It was neat to see fusion items on the menu! The falafel wrap was amazing. The lentil soup was great. And I really recommend trying their watermelon..."
Ayesha Qazi-Lampert
"As an Egyptian, I’m picky with my Middle Eastern food, and this was awesome! The hummus was so delicious, very creamy and with tons of sumac and..."
Layla T
"Hidden Halal Gem in Chicago. Delicious halal food near the Museum of Science and Industry! Both the Lamb/Beef Barbacoa Tacos & the Arab Swag chicken..."
Rashid F.
"Friendly service and excellent, flavorful food. We demolished the Arab Swag Tacos and Harissa-Glazed wings. The watermelon lemonade was absolutely..."
Kori Majeed
"Excellent in all of the basics you would expect and the wings are..."
David Messner
"I was craving chicken shawarma and got a takeout order. The wait was brief and the chicken shawarma wrap comes with fries. The wrap is simple and..."
Thao Tran
"Cedars is a great restaurant. The food is 👏 fire, and not only that - the owner and the staff deeply care about the customers and the community...."
Jill Cabansag
Naf Naf Grill
83/100 (1045 ratings)
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Mediterranean
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Middle Eastern
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Falafel
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"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
Shan Restaurant
83/100 (1993 ratings)
Restaurants
Indian
African
African
Ethiopian
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Indian
Ethiopian
Pakistani
Lunch
Breakfast
Dinner
Sit down
Pakistani
African
Ethiopian
Indian
Middle Eastern
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Dinner
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Cheap Eats
"Great customer service. We ordered number of things and all were ready at the same time. Because of C19, it was takeaway only (no dine-in) so the..."
Najam Qureshi
"Great friendly neighborhood shop. They have most things I need on a day to day basis for Indian cooking. I have stopped going to devon and buy..."
Divyakant Tahlyan
"Another great neighborhood spot. My favorites? The beef roll and the fish roll. I'll get these all the..."
Aldo Hernandez
"excellent place for fresh Pakistani food۔much better than many high-end food places at devon۔۔۔their restrooms are v v clean۔was v happy to go..."
Fiza Shah
"Such an excellent Desi food place. Honestly deserve ✨for food tastes & quality. Owner and whole staff is very friendly. Highly recommended to try..."
Zain Abdain
"The breakfast was as good as when I visited Chicago in 2003. Their tast was still the same. I highly recommend if you're visiting Chicago try their..."
Iftikhar Ahmad
"I love Shan restaurant - it’s my to go comfort food! Always fresh, always warm and yummy. Portion size is generous and delivery always faster then..."
mo so
"This spot is excellent for halwa puri and breakfast. I ordered the halwa puri and paratha omelettes during two stays while visiting Chicago and both..."
Jaffer Deane
Couscous Restaurant Incorporated
82/100 (299 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Israeli
Middle Eastern
Tunisian
Israeli
Tunisian
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Sit down
Tunisian
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Israelí
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Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We stopped at Couscous for lunch today and we got there just as they were opening. We ordered the falafel platter and the vegetarian combo platter..."
Aviva Llorens
"Fabulous restaurant. Food is fresh, restaurant is clean and service is great. Best middle eastern food outside of Israel that I've..."
Susan Fleischmann Farbstein
"this place is phenomenal!!! We tried the lamb and chicken combination platter which came along with rice, roasted vegetables and lentil soup on the..."
shenaz bhathena
"Tried this restaurant out today and I am very glad that I stumbled upon it! The Mediterranean food was so delicious! I had eggplant and potatoes for..."
Timothy Gallagher
"It’s a hidden jem, we had couscous , brik and Tajin pure Tunisian food. We also had homemade lemonade it was all delicious it was amazing. The..."
Islem Grace
"Family restaurant with tasty food, creamy hummus, and a spicy vegetable couscous platter enough to share. Definitely plan to return..."
Diana Lopez
"Omg!!!!!! I choose this place randomly because I was starving and it was not too far from where I was. O.....M......G!!!! I ordered the chicken Tika..."
Melissa Alexander
"One of the best Mediterranean food in Chicago area. If you're visiting Chicago don't miss..."
baladheeraj chowdary
"Delicious hummus with warm pita bread. The lamb shwarama was tender and the rice was..."
Nick VandenBroek
"The veggie plate is sooo rich I love it. It’s got at least 10 different food items. Hot and cold with both Hummus and Baba Ganoush. The falafel is..."
ANew Beginning
Andies Restaurant
81/100 (1097 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
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Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Greek
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Salad
Hummus
Couscous
Cakes
Lamb
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Greek
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"Try the appetizer dip sampler! It's delicious! This restaurant is a gem; it's been around since 1974. The service is great! The Tunisian Chicken is..."
Andi Kowalski
"Our first time here and we had a great experience. The servers were attentive and great. The place was clean and comfortably large. They have a lot..."
C
"We took a group of 13 for a pre holiday get together. The service was friendly albeit a little slow . The food was as I remember it. I love the..."
Walter Pophin
"Andies was a great restaurant for my date tonight. It had a nice charm to it. We originally were seated by the front next to the window which was..."
Jeremy Bautista
"This is a charming restaurant with delicious food. With plenty of options between traditional Mediterranean eats and vegetarian and vegan options, it..."
Evin Hoffman
"Warm and inviting. I love the fireplace. Very reasonable prices. Attentive staff. Great variety of Mediterranean food much of which is not easy to..."
Dominic Grassi
"Good, friendly service. Good atmosphere with plenty of seating. Average Mediterranean food with a decent variety on menu. Would be cooler if they had..."
David Bartle
"Walked in to Andie's after like a decade when visiting Chicago. Food was lovely. Service was on point. The waitress came and asked us a few times..."
Fahad M
"The staff couldn't have been nicer. My party sat for a long time and we felt very welcome and taken care of. I inadvertently ordered a dish with..."
LRayart
"Brought our two kids here. The food was delicious, and seriously service was the best! They brought us crayons and even little gifts that kept them..."
Valery Rashkov
"Everything here was really delicious. I highly recommend the taster salad..."
Dani Herzog
"Really enjoyed pretty much everything there. Amazing flavorful food (I ordered Lamb eggplant tagine with couscous and lentos soup) and the sangria..."
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"Great spot for some amazing authentic food! Dolma served warm with red sauce. And you can get a flight of wine! Try the flaming cheese it is..."
Robert Stearns
"Loved this restaurant! I was in the area for a massage appointment and was hungry. I was craving salmon. (I'm a gluten-free, dairy-free pescatarian.)..."
Michelle
"I was headed to the place next door but they were pretty slammed so I decided to go to Andie's instead, and I'm thrilled that's where I ended up! I..."
Kadie
"The food was very delicious, we had a Gyro's & a Greek salad, the place was very clean & the service was great , I'd recommend this restaurant to..."
shari purdee
Falafel Island
81/100 (350 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Fast food
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
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Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Shawarma
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Fast food
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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..."
Deveda Francois, PhD
Afghan Kabob
81/100 (268 ratings)
Restaurants
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
"This place is amazing my first afghani experience and it was delicious! The owner and staff are super nice and accommodating would definitely..."
Sarah
"Place : sometime crowded.... Place : great atmosphere , sometime crowded Food : best food you will eat Price: reasnoble Things I like more: Afgan Tea..."
California Taster
"This is one of the best afghan place in Chicago. The food is amazing the service is even better. Best dish is the kabuli palau. It's the chefs..."
Eman A.
"Delicious food, good service, and friendly restaurant. Good food quality for the price...."
A Zand
"Pure Afghan yummy food and sooo delicious, love this place and will definitely come again here in my next visit to..."
Mohammad Daoud
"So full but want to eat more! The owner was very kind and helpful. The place was clean, the service was fast, and the food was very good. Food was..."
Corinne Lamb
"When I went there to eat there was a man and a woman who waited on me who were very pleasant. I ordered the lamb karayee with the white rice which..."
Lynn Daichendt
"One of my favorite restaurants of all time. Staff and owners are friendly and gracious. The interior is refreshingly simple. Get the sheer chai, I..."
Tiffany Clark
"Food was delicious. We had the Chef's Sampler appetizer and Kebab dinners (one Lamb, one Beef). The dinners come with chicken soup, which..."
Alison Keen (Commanderkeen17)
"EVERY TIME I'm in Chicago with students I take them to Afghan Kabob because the food is authentic and consistently excellent. We usually have a..."
Tim Steenbergh
"Pros: Underrated Kebab joint with good sized portions. Cons: no Alcohol/no BYOB although 8-10 tables, appears to be catering mostly to Delivery..."
Mark Almeida
"Good kabobs, low prices. The food here is always fresh and there has not ever been a long wait. I know there are many Mediterranean places in this..."
Paul Kessel
"Great place to enjoy authentic Afghani food. Let your taste buds burst with flavor of the place where no superpower has been able to control. Enjoy..."
Jabriel Harris
"Great price for amazing food. It's a small hole in the wall that could easily be missed but is well worth it for authentic middle eastern cuisine...."
Will Evans
"Wowza. Fantastic food, including these dumplings that are just so yum. The kabobs are of course the main draw. The owner is kind and personable,..."
Mimosa Shah
"Afghan Kabob is a quiet and peaceful place to eat with a friendly owner who attends you. The lamb kabob was great, one of the most delicious I've had..."
Amir Khosroshahi
"The food is amazing. I get there lamb shank every time and the meat falls off the bone. The jasmine rice with raisins and carrots is delicious...."
Kathleen Weiss
"Food is very delicious especially their recommended "Murgh" dish. But the wait time sometimes is too long. I think they are always short staffed ......"
Hafsa Kamal
"The Vegetarian Sampler appetizer is outstanding. All four included apps are good to incredible. The Bulanee Mushroom is good and comes with a..."
Tad Jones
"I LOVE Afghan food...so I decided to give this place a try. The food was good...the service friendly. But the CHAI, the PINK CHAI WAS AMAZING!!! I'm..."
Zahra H
Olive Mediterranean Grill
81/100 (1416 ratings)
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Fast food
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Greek
Greek
Middle Eastern
Fast Food
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Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Mediterranean
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Middle Eastern
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Wheelchair Accessible
Gift Cards Available
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"I like the interior and the colors, the food is good well seasoned but the staff need more training and it smells food that sticks to clothes I feel..."
Jay Fal
"Absolutely delicious! Came here today with my Chicago police officer friend.Truly good stuff. Had the the kabob plate very flavorful. Been to many..."
J Kim
"I eat here about once a week and I love it. The chicken shwarma is delicious. The meat is soft and cooked in the perfect spice combination. The..."
Marla Shapiro
"No longer live in chicago but still come back to this place. Chicken kabob sandwich with veggies and hummus is my go-to; great for quick, tasty,..."
Matt Ben
"Olive Mediterranean Grill is a hidden gem in the fast-casual dining scene. The restaurant offers a typical fast-casual setup – not too spacious,..."
Karl Kue
"Food is excellent. Customer service is top tier. I’ve been frequenting this location since I moved in the area about 3 years ago. I’ve never had..."
Mercedes Jones
"Good food - properly seasoned and tastes fresh. Very friendly staff - patiently explained how to order and helped figure out what I may like. ..."
Peter Lu
"Everything we tried was super flavorful. The Lentil Soup with a Twist was an all-around favorite. The chicken shwarma plate came with 3 options of..."
Kelly Tiebout
"THE CUSTOMER SERVICE GREAT AND THE FOOD DELICIOUS. I EAT HERE OFTEN. PRICES HAS RISEN, YET IT'S WORTH EVERY..."
Cora Rambert
"I love this place. Great, authentic food that is delicious. I eat here at least once a week. Highly..."
Anthony Orsi
"I have ordered from here one or two times a week for the past year or so. It's good and moderately priced. But...whoever is putting the spice on the..."
Brooks Donovan
"Every time I have a taste for Mediterranean, Olive comes to mind. The food is fresh, delicious, and fairly priced. The staff is always friendly and..."
Ashley Wenzel
Zaytune Mediterranean Grill
81/100 (2751 ratings)
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Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Greek
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
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Salad
Hummus
Shawarma
Sit down
Mediterranean
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Middle Eastern
Takeout
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Cheap Eats
"I tried this Mediterranean food for the first time. I didn't expect it to taste good. I hope the chicken can be made more tender. The others are good..."
C Mc
"Very delicious meal for lunch. Soft wrap with fresh salad and good quality of grilled chicken. They have unique salad dressing. When eating with herb..."
Klarin S
"We got the lamb platter, falafel platter, and herb fries. All was delicious. The lamb was especially tender and well made. The portions were big..."
Eanna Gou
"If you don’t know where to eat dinner this would be the place for date night. Had some grilled chicken platter with herb fries along with Izze..."
Andy Jardinas
"I ordered to go, one day a chicken shawarma platter. It came with many condiments, and was very tasty. However today I got two Lamb shawarma wrap and..."
Csaba Toth
"Stopped by randomly and got a steak shawarma salad and pistachio baklava and they were soo good. The salad had a lot of meat and the pita chips were..."
Nancy N
"Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 I have lived across the country and this restaurant is the best Mediterranean I’ve encountered. I do not..."
J St
"Found this place on accident, but I will be back. The Fresh Pita was amazing, the ri e was cooked perfectly and I had never had braised lamb. This is..."
Steve Gwin
"Their herb fries with kalamatta sauce are to die for. So so good. I wish everything else on the menu had the same standard in terms of taste. The..."
Shareen Fatima
"This is my second time going. First time was for dine in and second time for take out. Both times we received great service . One of the best..."
Isabel Velazquez
"Bought two Chicken platters and it was different but absolutely delicious and filing. Tons of condiments and i will be back.Grilled chicken taste was..."
Jared Walton
"Food was really good. The falafels were very good and the chicken kabobs were also very tasty too. The tahini sauce was excellent too. Their..."
Moe N
"I tried this place for the first time yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised. Was considering Roti as an option but was glad I decided not..."
Keecha McCalebb
Kurah Mediterranean
80/100 (1496 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Bar
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Brunch
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Late Night
Falafel
Shawarma
Beef
Kabobs
Baba Ghanoush
Salad
Tapas
Hummus
"What a find, relaxing and excellent food in a bustling neighborhood. The baba ganoush alone is worth a trip. An intimate dining experience with..."
Ellen Mc Mahon
"The service, ambiance, music and food was fabulous!! Tried as many appetizers as two people could eat. Red lentil soup, hummus, bacon wrapped..."
Leisa Mosley
"The food was impeccable. From the just garlicky seasoning to the rich olive used in preparation. Very attentive and knowledgeable wait staff. I had a..."
Sidney Simmons
"welcoming atmosphere fresh and delicious! Rose infused flan a..."
Danita Nellhaus
"All around good food, drinks and space. Love this..."
Carole Marie Keller
"Great food great atmosphere, Amazing Mediterranean..."
Karla Paredes
"Such a hidden treasure! The Kurah sampler was wonderful as well as the..."
Bobbie Young Murokh
"So good. And quality ingredients. Big gluten free selection..."
Jeff Polson
"Exceptional service and decorum on display by all staff and especially management! Great food served by wonderful people in a gorgeous atmosphere. A..."
Victor LeJeune
"Great experience. Love it, food was good, music..."
Bahjat Y Shariff
"Great vibe and the food is amazing. Definitely a great date night..."
Toni Birditt
"Went for Brunch on a Saturday (Brunch is only on Weekends). Brunch was fantastic. There wasn't too many people on a Saturday at approximately 11:30..."
Kenneth Villanueva
"The food here was just delicious. Especially their meat. Their lemonade was so authentic and tasteful too. And their service was exceptional too. We..."
Usama Aweis
"I had a wonderful experience. We went there on a Saturday to celebrate our friend's birthday. Soon after we got seated, our server came over,..."
Fitsum Samuel Hailu
"The meat plate was SO GOOD! Recommend it over the sandwich definitely. We all wanted to eat that one. Rice has so much flavor and I definitely..."
Carole Sorensen
"Went here with my family for a quick early meal. We enjoyed a massage down the street and walked over for a birthday dinner. Nora our waitress was..."
Antonia Asimis
"We didn't have a reservation on a Sat night, but they were still able to accommodate us right away. Everything we ordered were very good, especially..."
Ivee L
"Should really be 3 stars, but the attentiveness of the manager raised it to 4. Another Chicago Passport book recommendation. The place is small but..."
Dan Reyes
"Given all the brunch options in South Loop, this was not originally on my short list or even long list of places to try out. However, I ended up with..."
Mike Oren
"Attentive service and good fresh food. A lot of the flavors were garlic heavy, which I like :) My only complaint is that they cancelled my..."
J Chang
"A family owned Mediterranean Lebanese treasure right here in happening Chicago. Make it a destination for tasty Baba Ganoush,Persian cucumbers Kebabs..."
A HacK
"Unbelievable food! My friend got the combination platter with chicken and lamb and I got the chicken and beef ribeye.The meats were perfect and the..."
Brandon Arrington
"I love this place! The food is always delicious and the service is great. A great spot for a quick evening snack and a glass of wine, a delicious..."
Kesha Pate
"Easily some of the best food I've happened upon. Great service, wide menu and relatively low pricing for high quality..."
Scott Moore
"A lot of girls in Chicago love this place, including me for obvious reasons.I recommend trying their drink Warda Monish. Will visit again for a..."
Warda Shafi
"I love the ambience and food at Kurah. I had the lamb rack and the flan and it was delicious. All were very friendly. I highly recommend. I will..."
Karla Dougherty
"I had the ribeye & kifta kabob and bacon wrapped dates as an appetizer...."
Natalie Calloway
Sayat Nova
80/100 (1889 ratings)
Restaurants
Armenian
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Gluten Free Options
Armenian
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Couscous
Shrimp
Baba Ghanoush
Beef
Lamb
Eggplant
Salad
Lamb chops
Hummus
Meatballs
Kabobs
Sit down
Mediterranean
Armenian
Middle Eastern
Live Music
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Full Bar
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"My husband and I found it by accident on a Saturday night, as we were leaving the Nike store to go back to our hotel. My husband is half Armenian..."
Lisa Marie
"What an excellent meal! I'd never had Armenian food before. Lamb and beef meatball in yogurt sauce, rice wrapped in grape leaves, stuffed eggplant..."
Michael Vick
"We live in the Atlanta area but no trip to Chicago is ever complete without going to this place. Been here a few times and always great. Recommend..."
Dan Williams
"The best place In chicago , delicious and high quality food �������Love this..."
Lusine Hovakimyan
"Great place!!! Tasty food, fun atmosphere and the Wednesday night live music is absolutly something that you need to..."
Marilena Serbanescu
"What a beautiful, quant restaurant, that just happens to have some of the best Mediterranean cuisine we've ever had the pleasure to enjoy. Super..."
Keith Karow
"Beautiful place, wonderful service and the food..... Absolutely excellent! Roupen, your place is fantastic! We will be..."
Beverly Klement
"This spot is on my MUST list whenever I visit. The chicken cous cous is AMAZING!! I also enjoy the Armenian espresso. I tasted the chicken with rice..."
Philip C. Shelton
"An amazing place just a couple of blocks from the Magnificent Mile with cozy atmosphere and great Armenian..."
Екатерина Мишина
"A very nice restaurant, good food and a very good Armenian red..."
Romeo Goia
"Excellent food, excellent bartender absolutely great atmosphere. Well worth..."
Frank Miller
"I have been coming here for the chicken cous cous for over 25 years! You won't regret this delicious..."
Patty Kaniff
"Amazing authentic Armenian restaurant at very reasonable prices. Definitely..."
Caroline Sarian
"Flew in from LA with a hungry family. After being disappointed by a nearby restaurant quoting a 25 minute wait time Sayat Nova was excellent...."
Walter
"Bottom line - Its a great place with great tastes. I saw the big differences between the reviews and decided to check it. I think that small changes..."
Aner Barashy
"I travel for work and always make time to try new restaurants. I come from a city with a great food scene so am a bit snobby about food. Sayat Nova..."
James Canga
"I ordered takeout from this restaurant and randomly came upon it as I was walking home. They told us some of the meat options are Halal (would..."
Maham S.
"The best meal we had all weekend! My sister and I walked past this place several times on our way to and from our hotel around the corner. The aroma..."
Isabel Cournoyer
"I discovered this restaurant while searching for a dinner option on Google maps. I made an online reservation without a lot of notice. Upon arrival,..."
Luke Gulbrand
"Such an amazing experience. Perfect atmosphere to reflect after our annual event! They even mentioned they have a private room for the next perfect..."
RLH Creative Agency
"First time trying Armenian food. The lamajoun and the Armenian platter with some Armenian specialties like stuffed eggplant and kufta was..."
Travis Truong
"The owner personally greeting us and shared his experience updating his family’s restaurant. I loved the attention to detail in the decor and the..."
Jonathan Caballero
"My wife and I ate here Sunday night. I highly recommend the Knafi, but everything we had was..."
LongerRoad
Roti
79/100 (1085 ratings)
Quick Bites
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Healthy
Vegan Options
Fast food
Mediterranean
Fast Food
Healthy
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Salmon
Hummus
Falafel
Couscous
Middle Eastern
Healthy
Mediterranean
Fast food
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"Quick, affordable mediterranean bowls with a wide variety of options. Staff is friendly and give generous portions. The food is seasoned well and the..."
Rye
"I wanted to have a delicious and healthy lunch today. But I didn’t know where I should go. Then I saw bunch of people were eating outside of Roti...."
Chlochlo
"Very good selection of vegetarian and vegan food. At least 15 plus vegetarian options on the menu with build you own bowl..."
Karthik Radhakrishna
"Great for a quick bite. Love falafels so this was a no brainer stop for me. I enjoyed the Sultan pita with its colorful veggies and falafels while my..."
Midwesterner
"Stopped by for a late night dinner while visiting Chicago. It was 30 minutes until closing, but staff happily made my bowl. All the ingredients..."
LeWayne Ballard
"First time trying and it did not disappoint! Loved the spice. Forgot the name but it was really..."
s zheng
"Great place for delicious food in Chi-town. Friendly staff and great service. Place has both indoor and outdoor seating. Tried pita sandwich and..."
Dhruv Vaghasiya
"New favorite spot! Affordable, delicious, fresh! Enter and do a build your own or pick from their menu. Today I had a chicken medley salad with the..."
Sharon Wehmeyer
"Disappointed in the quality of main ingredients for our rice bowls. Saffron rice was dry and chewy. Roasted sweet potatoes were overdone and tough...."
Elyse W
"Food is excellent choice for ppl who care about health. Delicious veggie combinations. But there was somebody who did my meal a wow experience.her..."
Bruno Chavez
Indian Clay Pot
79/100 (3689 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Indian
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Indian
Pakistani
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Indian
Middle Eastern
Delivery
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"This is a great gem of an Indian restaurant in Chicago and surprisngly its not located in Rogers Park or off Devon Ave! Nestled in the Ravenswood..."
Isaac Motive
"I'm not a huge fan of Indian cuisine, but I really do like the food here. Most staff are quite friendly and the service is quick. The lunch buffet is..."
Michael Hitchcock
"Indian Clay pot is my favorite Indian food in the city. They have an amazing menu with a gargantuan span of spectacular and flavorful options. I have..."
Jared Day
"Indian here - this is good Indian food in Chicago. You get what you expect. Decent food, excellent service. Price is okay for the US - atrocious..."
Zohan Subhash
"The food at this restaurant was really, really good! The Garlic Naan, Chicken 65 and Kadhai shrimp were awesome . The dishes are perfect blend of..."
Lawren Paul
"Indian Clay Pot is UNREAL. I’ve had a wide variety of their vegetarian options, since everything I’ve had has been delicious. They really keep me..."
Morgan Murphy
"Im giving this restaurant 5 stars because food was truly tasty and everything was delicious! Just know it’s expensive and about 90% of the menu is..."
Xtina Fenix
"Really great Indian food! It wasn't as spicy as I expected unfortunately, so you might need to ask for it to be spicier(if that's what you want)...."
Carl
"I ordered takeout from here, hoping to find my new go-to Indian place and I was super impressed with this place. The butter chicken I ordered was..."
Julia Klunenberg
"This placed served good food, chicken biryani tasted good. We've tried so many biryanis from Devon and I would say this one has the best. Made our..."
Shradha Tandukar (Sarah)
"What an awesome place. Don't be mistaken by the look of the outside right now. It's definitely open but expanding. Entrance is at the corner of..."
Julia Valadez
"Really delicious food and great service! We have eaten here and gotten take out and the quality of food has been great both times. The service is..."
Tyler Blaz
"Weather you love Indian cuisine or not, this place will sure leave you satisfied. I’ve turned many of my “picky eater” friends onto Indian..."
Cris Rodriguez
"Great new Indian place! I loved that the curries weren’t greasy like some places can be. Also, the Dosa was the best I’ve had. Nice and crispy!..."
Kyle Jackson
"This is my favorite restaurant. The typical order we get is Veggie Samosas and Butter Paneer Masala with Garlic Naan. However, everything that we've..."
Dave Brown
"The chicken biryani is one of the best in the Chicago area. It's close to the Hyderabad biryani style. I have had several biryani from the Devon area..."
sayak chakrabarty
"I absolutely love this place - everyone there is so nice and the food is delicious! Portions are generous and the prices are totally reasonable plus..."
Eithne McBride
Roti
78/100 (1170 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Healthy
Healthy
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Greek
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Salad
Falafel
Sit down
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Healthy
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"This was a place I stepped in to crab a quick bite without a recommendation. I ordered a chicken medley. The food was of good quality and the chicken..."
Mohan Ariyath
"They assemble your food according to the options chosen. Kind of Mediterraneanish faster food, great for lunch or takeout. Really, who is kidding..."
Theodore Mall
"Roti is roti and this location is similar to the others. It's good for a quick lunch. The line is usually quick and the workers are..."
rob fischer
"Always a popular selection with my guests when I pick Roti for several business events I've hosted. Going with selections of various wraps makes it..."
Jeff Schertz
"Roti is quick, convenient, and reasonably priced mediterranean food! For bring downtown, I'm very impressed with how clean the restaurant is. The..."
Alex Studd
"Great Mediterranean cuisine; got the meatball bowl. Excellent healthy and fresh options (hummus, couscous, roasted bell pepper paste, pita bread,..."
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"I've been a Roti fan for many years and have lived through the days of unlimited toppings, to 3 toppings, to unlimited again, and many other changes...."
Michael James
"$10.90 price bowls with a side pitas and whatever toppings you want and the ingredients are super fresh and tasty. I don't normally get full from..."
Jackson Salzman
"Some of the best fast food mediterranean in Chicago. Everything is so fresh, organic, and overall good. I'm partial to the chicken roti, but the..."
Henry Nieberg
"We tried the BYOB and it was delicious. The falafel was yummy . The quantity was..."
Anusha B K
"They use grass-fed beef — that and falafel were delicious..."
Li Fan
"The staff at this location are beyond amazing! When I had a problem with getting my order delivered twice, they literally came out themselves to hand..."
Coraima Torres
"I was a bit disappointed because they no longer sell the roasted vegetables or couscous. Those were my favorite. Workers were incredibly fast and..."
Kate Conneely
"This place is incredible. Well managed, great food, great team. I forgot my wallet today and was going to leave to go grab some cash from the ATM..."
Mike Neilson