They have all kind of a authentic Sri Lankan food and Indian food they do their best customer service and food preparation and service. I can say top notch and food. Taste is also great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shashini Welmillage
Amazing authentic Sri Lankan food. Lovely atmosphere. Great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Adeline Robinson Bihlmaier
Drove an hour and a half to come here and it was MORE than worth the trip! The ordering kiosk was easy, the food came out quickly and it was incredible! Tried the jackfruit curry for the first time and was blown away. I highly recommend coming here. The mago lassi and avocado smoothie were wonderful as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
E C
The food at this place is excellent, especially the jackfruit curry, but they have no front of house staff at all (one of the cooks just pops out from the kitchen once every 10 minutes or so to check if anyone new has showed up) and the food usually takes more than double the amount of time that’s estimated for pickup when you order. The cooks seem to be well aware of the problem, since on at least a couple occasions they’ve apologized to me as they handed me my order and offered me a free drink (just based seeing how long I’ve been there, not any complaining from me, to be clear—it’s not their fault). I’m glad they’re nice about it, but what actually needs to happen is the management needs to fix those time estimates and the owner needs to staff this place like it’s a real restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
Shaluka Senevirathna
From the moment we walked in, the vibe was welcoming and the energy was great. The menu had a fantastic variety of curries, house specials, and breads that were bold, beautifully spiced, and packed with authentic flavor. Every dish we tried was delicious and thoughtfully prepared — especially the Sri Lankan Rice and Curry and Chicken Biriyani, which were standout favorites for us. The service was friendly and attentive, and the portions were generous. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this place is a must-visit for anyone who loves rich, flavorful Sri Lankan and Indian cuisine. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Snehit Reddy Gurram
We ordered
Chicken Biryani - despite being $10 and value for the food, it didn’t taste good. This is not the correct place to savory this dish. Made it like a fried rice.
A curry plate - definitely a must try. Probably, this is where the authenticity of the cuisine shines. It’s $13 and totally worth it. 3 veg curries, 1 non veg curry, rice and papad.
Samosa - were fresh
Mustard leaves chicken curry - very good and tasty
Parotas - they tasted fresh. But I heard oven heating them.
Overall, a place to try for their authentic dishes.
Atmosphere was trendy with scooters and games to play.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Yenali Edirisinghe
Delicious food, friendly staff, and very affordable prices. The portions are generous and absolutely worth it. I tried the rice and curry plate and the biriyani both were amazing. If you’re looking for Sri Lankan food in Chicago, I highly recommend this place. If you are a Sri Lankan be sure to request it spicy when placing your order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saliya W
Fabulous restaurant offering authentic Sri Lankan cuisine at very reasonable prices. The laid-back atmosphere adds to the charm. I would dine here multiple times a week if I lived closer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kothu Roti with Chicken
Josh Boggess
Some of the best food I've probably ever had. The first time I cam here, I got the Fish Ambulthiyal and it blew me away. Some of the most unique and satisfying flavors that have ever graced my mouth LOL. Since then, I've come back every week and am working my way through the menu. Ever single item I've got has been incredible. In addition, the amount of meat/fish that they give you in the curries is very substantial for the price. Also, if you order in the middle of the day, you get double points--enough so that you can get a free dessert with almost every order.
I'll definetly be a loyal patron for the rest of the time I live in Rogers Park. Come check this place out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Mustard Curry, Fish Curry, Spinach Curry
Kristen White
Ate there last night with a friend who is vegan and we both LOVED the food. It’s a clean, basic space with counter service. The server was pleasant and the food took a little while to come out, but not too long. The food was amazing. I had the chicken mustard curry and the spice blend and balance was so satisfying. It was hard to stop eating. I also enjoyed the eggplant stir fry. I think it contained pineapple which gave it a mild sweetness. My vegan friend had a spinach curry and coconut sambala. The food was more affordable than a typical Indian restaurant and honestly way more flavorful. I got their traditional bread which was lovely. This will be my new go to and I’m already looking forward to more.
Food was delicious. We had lamb, Curry, spinach, paneer and chicken burani and it was all excellent and the service was wonderful. Nafas was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andrea Augustinas-Metz
We’ve been to Cafe Nova a handful of times since moving to the area in ‘23, and it really has become one of my favorite spots. The Kothu Roti is one of my favorite single dishes across Chicagoland - it’s such a unique combination of ingredients I love flavored to perfection. On top of that, they have a great space and the staff are always kind, making this a great spot to have a nice meal and catch up with friends.
My only critique is that at some point recently they got rid of the “Cauli Madness” appetizer, which was a favorite in our house! Would love to see it brought back sometime.
No response no one at counter stood for 30 minutes not answering calls even
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Phu N
Incredible value for the price. I think they keep it affordable because it’s near the campus. Maybe It’s ok for them to increase the price since I cannot find any $10 chicken biryani anywhere around Chicago.
Their chicken biryani is very tasty, detailed and full of complex flavors. The sauce add a nice sour taste to overall dish. The chicken is well-marinated.
One downside is that the store is a bit hot to stay in. I hope they keep the temperature around 71°F
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nishanth Sanjithkumar
We went to eat there a few months ago. We were so excited to eat some Sri Lankan food as there are no others in the Chicago area. We ordered the kothu and mutton rolls along with falooda and a few other items. We were expecting to experience similar taste as in Sri Lanka. While the roll looked like a roll, it did not taste like it from Sri Lanka. Either it was air friend or baked. Not sure. Should be deep fried with similar spices as whats used in Sri Lanka. Kothu did not taste similar to Sri Lankan kothu at all. It was more watered down taste. It’s great to have a location that serves Sri Lankan food, now they just need to bring the flavor as experienced in Sri Lanka. We met the owner, he was very kind and it was good to hear his aspirations. I would encourage him to work on providing an experience for paying customers as if they would taste the flavors from Sri Lanka.
They have all kind of a authentic Sri Lankan food and Indian food they do their best customer service and food preparation and service. I can say top notch and food. Taste is also great.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing authentic Sri Lankan food. Lovely atmosphere. Great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Drove an hour and a half to come here and it was MORE than worth the trip! The ordering kiosk was easy, the food came out quickly and it was incredible! Tried the jackfruit curry for the first time and was blown away. I highly recommend coming here. The mago lassi and avocado smoothie were wonderful as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food at this place is excellent, especially the jackfruit curry, but they have no front of house staff at all (one of the cooks just pops out from the kitchen once every 10 minutes or so to check if anyone new has showed up) and the food usually takes more than double the amount of time that’s estimated for pickup when you order. The cooks seem to be well aware of the problem, since on at least a couple occasions they’ve apologized to me as they handed me my order and offered me a free drink (just based seeing how long I’ve been there, not any complaining from me, to be clear—it’s not their fault). I’m glad they’re nice about it, but what actually needs to happen is the management needs to fix those time estimates and the owner needs to staff this place like it’s a real restaurant.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 2
From the moment we walked in, the vibe was welcoming and the energy was great. The menu had a fantastic variety of curries, house specials, and breads that were bold, beautifully spiced, and packed with authentic flavor. Every dish we tried was delicious and thoughtfully prepared — especially the Sri Lankan Rice and Curry and Chicken Biriyani, which were standout favorites for us. The service was friendly and attentive, and the portions were generous. Whether you’re a local or just passing through, this place is a must-visit for anyone who loves rich, flavorful Sri Lankan and Indian cuisine. Highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We ordered
Chicken Biryani - despite being $10 and value for the food, it didn’t taste good. This is not the correct place to savory this dish. Made it like a fried rice.
A curry plate - definitely a must try. Probably, this is where the authenticity of the cuisine shines. It’s $13 and totally worth it. 3 veg curries, 1 non veg curry, rice and papad.
Samosa - were fresh
Mustard leaves chicken curry - very good and tasty
Parotas - they tasted fresh. But I heard oven heating them.
Overall, a place to try for their authentic dishes.
Atmosphere was trendy with scooters and games to play.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 4
Delicious food, friendly staff, and very affordable prices. The portions are generous and absolutely worth it. I tried the rice and curry plate and the biriyani both were amazing. If you’re looking for Sri Lankan food in Chicago, I highly recommend this place.
If you are a Sri Lankan be sure to request it spicy when placing your order.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Fabulous restaurant offering authentic Sri Lankan cuisine at very reasonable prices. The laid-back atmosphere adds to the charm. I would dine here multiple times a week if I lived closer!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kothu Roti with Chicken
Some of the best food I've probably ever had. The first time I cam here, I got the Fish Ambulthiyal and it blew me away. Some of the most unique and satisfying flavors that have ever graced my mouth LOL. Since then, I've come back every week and am working my way through the menu. Ever single item I've got has been incredible. In addition, the amount of meat/fish that they give you in the curries is very substantial for the price. Also, if you order in the middle of the day, you get double points--enough so that you can get a free dessert with almost every order.
I'll definetly be a loyal patron for the rest of the time I live in Rogers Park. Come check this place out.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Mustard Curry, Fish Curry, Spinach Curry
Ate there last night with a friend who is vegan and we both LOVED the food. It’s a clean, basic space with counter service. The server was pleasant and the food took a little while to come out, but not too long. The food was amazing. I had the chicken mustard curry and the spice blend and balance was so satisfying. It was hard to stop eating. I also enjoyed the eggplant stir fry. I think it contained pineapple which gave it a mild sweetness. My vegan friend had a spinach curry and coconut sambala. The food was more affordable than a typical Indian restaurant and honestly way more flavorful. I got their traditional bread which was lovely. This will be my new go to and I’m already looking forward to more.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was delicious. We had lamb, Curry, spinach, paneer and chicken burani and it was all excellent and the service was wonderful. Nafas was amazing
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We’ve been to Cafe Nova a handful of times since moving to the area in ‘23, and it really has become one of my favorite spots. The Kothu Roti is one of my favorite single dishes across Chicagoland - it’s such a unique combination of ingredients I love flavored to perfection. On top of that, they have a great space and the staff are always kind, making this a great spot to have a nice meal and catch up with friends.
My only critique is that at some point recently they got rid of the “Cauli Madness” appetizer, which was a favorite in our house! Would love to see it brought back sometime.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kothu Roti, Naan, Paratha, Spinach Curry, Cauli Madness
No response no one at counter stood for 30 minutes not answering calls even
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Incredible value for the price. I think they keep it affordable because it’s near the campus. Maybe It’s ok for them to increase the price since I cannot find any $10 chicken biryani anywhere around Chicago.
Their chicken biryani is very tasty, detailed and full of complex flavors. The sauce add a nice sour taste to overall dish. The chicken is well-marinated.
One downside is that the store is a bit hot to stay in. I hope they keep the temperature around 71°F
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We went to eat there a few months ago. We were so excited to eat some Sri Lankan food as there are no others in the Chicago area. We ordered the kothu and mutton rolls along with falooda and a few other items. We were expecting to experience similar taste as in Sri Lanka. While the roll looked like a roll, it did not taste like it from Sri Lanka. Either it was air friend or baked. Not sure. Should be deep fried with similar spices as whats used in Sri Lanka. Kothu did not taste similar to Sri Lankan kothu at all. It was more watered down taste. It’s great to have a location that serves Sri Lankan food, now they just need to bring the flavor as experienced in Sri Lanka. We met the owner, he was very kind and it was good to hear his aspirations. I would encourage him to work on providing an experience for paying customers as if they would taste the flavors from Sri Lanka.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
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