“I'm not used to giving 5 stars, but this place earned it. I've been there after some friends suggested me the knafeh, a traditional dessert that is a must if you will come here. Since I stepped in I was fascinated by the place and it's style. The owner has done it's best decorating it. The staff there was incredibly friendly and attentive, making sure our dining experience was enjoyable. They gave us a background about this place history, that is amazing. The food was equally impressive - fresh, flavorful, and cooked to perfection. I highly recommend this restaurant!“
“Incredible staff and amazing service. Went there for dessert and everything they offered was amazing! The place was clean and nice, the food was good and overall I really liked it. I recommend it for anyone who wants to enjoy delicious middle eastern food and dessert.“
“Food it’s very delicious and will give more chance for management we try them many times just need more organisation specially Ramadan they doesn’t accept order over the phone and we went walking before iftar they need 45 minutes to get “
“Traditional Old School Style Arabic Breakfast. Tastes just like Home Made without having to do the hours of cooking and cleaning lol. Service is shockingly fast and they’re so busy that everything has always been fresh. Our staff eats here multiple times a week. They never disappoint. This is the Go To for anyone that knows Arabic Breakfast.“
“I come here rather often for the fahsa, which is pretty consistent. I typically ask the server to make it spicy. The two menu items we tried for the first time this visit was the biryani which was a big hit, along with the meat pies which I believe are the first items on the menu (I forgot the name). I would highly recommend this yemeni food, I just wish the service was a little better as that is the only reason I'm giving them a 4/5 star review“
“I had a great time at La Parra! It's located in Berwyn and has street parking that I had no trouble finding right in front of the restaurant. They're known for their creative cocktails which they feature on their Instagram page. The staff right away were super friendly and welcoming and our waiter did a nice job of reviewing their current special cocktail menu. I ordered the "mezcalito" I believe he called it, which was made with mezcal, lime juice, and fresh fruit juices (I know one was passion fruit!). This drink was amazing and so up my alley since I loveee mezcal and anything fresh and sweet. The overall atmosphere felt casual and comfortable. Tapas are on the menu so shared meals are encouraged. I ordered the chicken a la limon but I swapped the mashed potatoes for crispy Yukons. The potatoes were pretty good and the chicken was cooked well. I wasn't entirely blown away with what I ordered, but it was a good meal and the drinks and service were definitely 5-star worthy“
“The best restaurant ever. The food was amazing and the service was even better. I came as an invite from my cousin and it was such an amazing place. Highly recommend!Mashallah, I eat a lot of good food, it is tidy, and the grills are cleanest“
“Got the chicken shawarma meal and it was such a good portion. It came with fries, pickles and a drink. The food was really good and filling. The service is friendly and quick and our food did not take long. There is also plenty of seating for small or larger groups.Parking: There's parking around the back. The front parking was pretty packed.“
“The food here is phenomenal! I would give this place ten stars. I got the butter chicken bowl, full of hummus, baba ganoush, veggies, sauces, feta etc! The bowls are a nice portion. I will ALWAYS go to this place I swear. The taste? VERY GOOD! The way they place the portions in the bowl, sets me on an actual journey when I eat. Spoon after spoon after spoon, omg, I have to slow down, damn this food is good. The taste is fresh. The taste is refreshing. The meat is seasoned just right. The meat is clean; no bones or gristle or fat. Next time I will get the steak bowl. I've been eating while typing this entire time. Im so full and I just ate one third of this bowl.I can only imagine all the other food, and this was just the butter chicken bowl. Im sure they will get tired of seeing me in there because this is now THE place for me.“
“Honestly these are the best shawarma in the neighborhood I love them anyone I take here always has nothing but good things to say about the food, the atmosphere is very inviting and the staff is very nice. I recommended the food to everyone that visits Chicago. I love it.“
“We went back to Citrine for pre-concert eats on our way to Chicago. This is a Mediterranean-type restaurant. Cocktails are good, food is good. Service is impeccable. Our server this visit was Theo, and he was attentive and friendly. The other staff from the young woman who sat us to the guys who delivered food and cleared the table were attentive and always gave us a smile. My husband and I started out with a glass of wine and a cocktail. We decided once again to share small plates together. We had the New York strip steak tartare. It's absolutely fabulous so we had to have it again. Fresh steak with a raw egg on top that oozes into the steak as you break it, it's perfection. We also got the homemade lepinja bread served warm with a couple spreads. I can't eat nuts or seeds and it came out covered with sesame seeds. No problem, Theo was more than happy to take it back and have bread made just for me without seeds. That's great service. We then shared the roasted beet salad which had arugula, goat cheese, avocado, and orange. It was a very small salad for the price of $14. Having said that, the salad was fresh and I liked the different textures, but it was the size of a small side salad and not worth the price. I would pass on this my next visit. The final dish we shared was the shrimp and grits. The shrimp were large and grilled perfectly, the grits were creamy. This dish was packed with flavor and some heat. Delicious. Citrine accepts reservations and parking is paid street parking. I definitely recommend this restaurant and you must try the steak tartare. So damn delicious!“
“We had my daughter’s baby shower today and everything was amazing! Our servers Gregory and Kosta were great! They attended to all our needs. The room we had the shower in was set up beautifully! The food was delicious as everyone said it would be that had their events there. My family had recommended Kefi as so do I for your special events. Thank you to everyone at Kefi for making it a very Special day for us!!“
“enjoyed a wonderful dinner last night, started off with the mezza platter which i highly recommend followed by the most tender octopus ive ever had then thoroughly enjoyed the scallops which were exquisite and also ordered the chicken thighs with a unique taste of its own; i was visiting from out of town but its worth the drive and i highly recommend a visit“
“This place is great! The service and atmosphere was perfect / clean. The beef shish kabob plate was amazing and the loaded fries were some of the best I've ever had as they weren't too heavy but definitely filling. Great spot for great value!“
“The place is super affordable and kept very clean. The people who work here are so nice and friendly! The food comes out fast and fresh. The fries were cooked perfectly. They have a good dining area and bathroom available. They do not deliver, but you can order through Uber Eats or Grub hub for delivery.Vegetarian options: They just have salads and French fries for vegetarians.“
“The food was delish! Although they seemed rigid, maybe a little skeptical, they were polite, clean, & they take Google pay! I love the garlic sauce. So yum, so garlicky lol!! The falafel was enough for 2 days of eats, & soo good! The baklava was exceptionally tasty, & not soggy, but soft, slightly crunchy, & utter oral bliss! I'm spending more of my loot with them!!! By the way, the pickled parsnips....WOW!!“
“Food is amazing! I always get the combination platter and it’s so delicious. Best Baba Ghanoush I’ve had- it’s my favorite thing on the menu. Can’t forget the baklava- so good! We always pick up & it’s easy to order online & my order is always correct. This is our new favorite local spot!“
“This was my very first time trying this Restaurant! BRAVO!!! I REALLY enjoyed my meal. The cashier was friendly, and extremely helpful in helping me understand the Menu. I also liked the that one of the cooks brought me my meal. because he saw the cashier was busy. I will be back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“
“Rustico's new space on Oak Park Ave. (in the old Oak Park Brewery) is incredible in terms of its aesthetics. Very open, high, exposed bow-tie roof trusses, reclaimed wood plank ceiling, a really cool floor (tinted concrete?), and exposed brick walls. Totally cool vibe indeed. Myself, my wife, and two 21 year old kids dined there 1.5 weeks ago and it was awesome. Upon arriving, we were seated immediately. All of the staff that helped us were great: fun, personable, and attentive. We ordered the seafood Paella, Carbonara, Fruitti Di Mare, and Braised Short Ribs. All seafood in the Paella and Fruitti Di Mare was cooked to perfection-nothing was the least bit rubbery and everything was quite savory. The Carbonara was so tasty and incredibly decadent (which, when ordering Carbonara, you almost expect!). The Braised short ribs that my son ordered were so good (based on his review), but unfortunately, decorum prohibits printing the words he used to describe his love of the dish herein. When the bill arrived, there was absolutely no sticker shock and in fact, my wife and I felt that the entrees were very reasonably priced (especially given their generous portions). I don't think that many diners leave this place hungry. Personally, I love Rustico as the food is awesome but the restaurant is anything but pretentious. We will most def be back soon! Jimmah!“
“Cozy place in Oak Park with great tasting food.My order always includes stuffed grape leaves and hummus.Kofta kebab are delicious and you can't go wrong with a cup of Moroccan mint tea. If you are craving Moroccan food, this is definitely the place!“
“it just opened, but this middle east restaurant's menu is growing. It offers great Middle East fast foods with chicken, beef, lamb shawarma (gyros), hummus, freshly baked flat bread for great food wraps. And it has phenomenal salads including tabouli and Jerusalem salad with tahini. Check it out. The menu is phenomenal and they are just getting started. I love it.“
“Food is delicious, especially halawet jeben. Just like other Arab businesses, they lack good communication, so make sure you are very clear about your order and time of pickup, text them again and hour before pickup and when you are in the parking lot, annoying, but worth it.“
“I ordered a full lamb stuffed with misakhan and variety of sides! The food was out of this world, cooked with perfection! I like to make my own food, but ordering from this amazing place seriously was like a home cooked meal! Fresh, spices were perfect, salads and hummus so fresh! I highly recommend the Orland Market & Bakery catering for all your occasions! Service and the crew so friendly and punctual!!“
“Jerusalem Cafe is like a cheat code for affordable, nutritious food in Oak Park. It's just about the cheapest place to get tasty salmon in downtown OP, and all the food is reliably delicious. I've lived here long enough to remember the restaurants that used to occupy this space, and I'm glad Jerusalem Cafe has stuck around.“
“Nadine was an amazing server! She was prompt and knowledgable about the establishment. Food was good, but nothing to rave about.Definitely would come again if someone wanted to meet here, but don't think it would be something I'd crave to come back on my own terms.“
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“Visited SemSem for the first time, the food was very very good but the service excellent ?! I highly recommend trying the Fetta Fries, they were delicious! Also had the Pita with Stake. Coming back to try other items from the menu! They are located at the Food Court in the Chicago Ridge Mall.Parking: This is at the Chicago Ridge Mall, always parking available.Kid-friendliness: Located in the Mall food court.“
“Whenever I'm in Chicago I search for hidden gem foodie spots. I mean Chicago is literally foodie Heaven. We didn't dine in because we were trying to prepare for an event but I'm kind of glad we didn't. It's small and dark inside, and I felt like the tables were too close together. But they made up for it all with an AMAZING breakfast. I got the gyro skillet. Absolutely delicious!! The picture does it absolutely no justice.. I never thought of gyro as a breakfast item and now I know I need it often. There were huge portions of meat and amazing tzatziki sauce and nobody will ever call them stingy with the cheese because for every bite I got delicious feta cheese chunks mixed in. It was amazing. The pancakes were basic, there was nothing wrong with them but I'm not going to reminisce on them. But that gyro skillet!!! I can't wait to get it again“
“The owners made me feel like I was a regular, and had been going there for years.., but it was actually my first time eating there . The Lemon chicken soup was the best I've ever had! Went back the next day to bring some home to Missouri. (Here on vacation and wanted to share with friends when I get home) I will definitely be back. Ohh and the homemade bread they serve with the soup came out of the oven while they packaged my soup to go, and it was warm and sliced for me on the spot. It doesn't get better than this family owned hidden gem. Thank you Grapevine, I'll be back next time I visit!“
“I would give this place 10 stars if I could. The service was so good, and all of the workers were so kind. The food tasted super good and seasoned. The sauces were great, and the meat quality was even better. The prices are not bad at all. This is a gem.“
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“Very helpful staff. We were visiting from out of town and hadn’t an infant that was growing hungry and grumpy. Staff were quick to assist and offered a bowl of rice and cucumber salad for our infant. They also went above and beyond and boiled water for our newborn so we can mix formula on the go! Will definitely be back again“
“We just went to Al Basha, which means the king in Arabic, after searching it on Google Maps. Wow the food is so incredible. We just had to get takeout because we were going somewhere but we will definitely go back! I had just a plate of falafel and my husband got the beef Shawarma sandwich. The portions were even bigger than they told us and everything was incredibly freshly homemade. Wow!“
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“Nice ambience and good food. Stopped by here with friends for dinner. We were trying to find a spot between oakpark and downtown and this place came up. It was our first time and am glad we made this choice. falafel wrap was yummy, so was the hummusVegetarian options: Lot of choices available for vegetariansDietary restrictions: They can customize wraps to dietary restrictionsParking: Many spots available on side streets but can be difficult during peak hoursKid-friendliness: Kid’s menu availableWheelchair accessibility: Wheel chair accessible“
“Westside Gyros in Chicago offers a taste of Mediterranean delight right in the heart of the city. The moment you step in, the inviting aroma of seasoned meat and freshly baked bread whets your appetite. The ambiance is cozy and welcoming, making it a perfect spot for a quick and satisfying meal.Their menu boasts an array of mouthwatering sandwich options, but the gyro steals the show. Packed with tender, flavorful meat, fresh vegetables, and topped with their signature tzatziki sauce, it's a burst of authentic flavors in every bite.During my visit, our waitress, Maria, provided exceptional service. Her warm and friendly demeanor made us feel like valued guests, and she was more than happy to help us navigate the menu and suggest the best choices.Westside Gyros' delectable sandwiches and Maria's attentive service create a winning combination that guarantees a delightful dining experience in Chicago.“
“I came here with my mom and we had a pretty good experience! You first order at the front then they call your name out to go get your food when it's ready. You also have to get your own silverware and napkins. The place itself was nice and clean. The cashier was really nice and helpful when deciding what to try. We ended up getting a mixed grill and a gyros sandwich which fries. The mixed grill was HUGE cause it comes with two types of rice and 2 salads. The meat itself was okay - some of it was a little dry but they have so many sauces so it makes up for it! We also tried the falafel which was amazing - highly recommend trying it! My mom said both the gyros and fries were great!! The prices are a little on the expensive side - mixed grill was about $30 so I think the pictures of the menu on Yelp are quite old. You do get pretty good sized portions so still worth it.“
“I've been here for breakfast before and thoroughly enjoyed it. This was the first time I've eaten dinner at Peasino's. It was amazing! Everything we ordered was from the appetizer menu (3 spreads with bread, fish tacos, a delicious fig and prosciutto flatbread, and an order of street corn). We loved it all. Our server, Chris K., was charming and delightful. We will definitely be back and hopefully Chris will be working when we do. Go! You won't be disappointed.“
“I usually get the Falafel Sandwich and Lentil soup. It hits the spot every time. If you want to sit down and eat the restaurant is usually quiet and clean. Or grab your food and head across the street to Roberts Westside for some live music.“
“The food was soooo good. The falafel was crispy and fresh. We got something with cheese and was absolutely delicious ?. The zaa'tar with cheese was also good but the zaa'tar was a little thick. The fries crispy and seasoned well. The baba ghanoush was so good and filled with flavor. The hummus and shawerma on top was absolutely a fav. Will be coming back!“
“Absolutely Fantastic Food … the owners are very nice and gave us samples of the rice pudding (SO good) and a sample of the Lentil soup ( beyond yummy). I had the grilled chicken bowl and tried the red rice and the yellow rice - this was so delicious. My wife had the gyros. Both these dishes are SO good. You will not be disappointed with this restaurant. I’d give it 10 stars if I could. Absolutely delicious!!!! Thank you AlSultan! :-)“
“This place is slept on. Food is amazing, staff is professional. Hope the food and prices stay the same. My favorite spot in the south side by far. At the moment, they are better than Albawadi and fatooush. Mixed grill or one of the sandwiches, you can’t go “