Turkish Restaurants in Chicago, IL

“I loved this place we went to for breakfast. I especially want to give a separate shout-out to the waiter Furkan. His smiling face, attentiveness, and positive energy warm you up the moment you walk in. He brought the orders quickly and completely, and he kept checking on the table without ever being intrusive. It’s clear that he truly enjoys his job.

The venue itself is both clean and very spacious. The breakfast items are fresh, the presentation is careful, and the flavors are perfectly on point. With hot tea, freshly baked bread, and a rich Turkish breakfast spread, you start the day in the best way.

I definitely recommend it in terms of both taste and service. We need more employees and businesses like this 👏“

“Hands down one of the best restaurants in Chicago. It’s rare to find a restaurant where every dish is so flavorful and on point but Elia does it so gracefully! Amazing atmosphere and great service - Ebrar made our dinner experience so enjoyable. Can’t wait to go back!“

“Run to Zizi’s! The food is amazing! Fresh and delicious. Huge portions and everyone is so friendly. John our wonderful waiter made our experience even better. GREAT Place all around!!!!“

“Wonderful Turkish and Meditarranean fare. Prices are very reasonable and the staff super friendly. The pide and other breads are made from scratch and freshly baked. Everything was fresh and delicious. Will for sure come here again when in Chicago.“

“Nice service and polite, we were sitted right away“

“amazing“

“The best Adana kebab in Chicago and very delicious sweets ever 👌“

“Excellent experience at Bereket Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant. I had breakfast here and everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The Turkish tea was outstanding — rich, aromatic, and perfectly brewed, just like in Turkey.
The halal certification is a big plus, the atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the service was friendly and attentive. A great place to enjoy authentic Turkish flavors, especially for breakfast.
Highly recommended — I’ll definitely visit again.“

“Delicious food, great service!“

“Good food👍 I’ve been going there for some years now and never get let down.“

“Food is mouth watering delicious. My daughter and I had the veggie tostini, oh my goodness, the best Turkish sandwich we have ever had. Owners are very friendly and welcoming. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant. We will be back for sure 😊😊“

“Cira is phenomenal. From the atmosphere, service, and food, everything exceeded my expectations. I had so much fun talking with my servers, eating delicious food with unique flavors, and relaxing with friends in comfortable seating. The staff went above and beyond in their service and care. Cira provided me with the best dining experience I’ve had. I HIGHLY recommend Cira.“

“I visited Cedars with my husband today and we cannot properly convey how much we loved it! The staff was patient, kind, knowledgeable, and the one detail that struck me the most was their treatment of everyone-open and caring. The food was epic; perfectly balanced seasoning, bright flavors, richness without heaviness, lovely fusion dishes and the absolute BEST crispy falafel I have had in my life. I felt so comfortable and at ease while I was there, which is a feeling I don’t usually have in restaurants. The ethos, celebration of community and cherished family recipes make this a one-of-a-kind dining experience, counting the days until I can go back! Thank you Cedars!!!! 🖤🤍❤️💚“

“8:00 PM is when they close according to the sign on the door (20Dec2025) and not 10PM as listed on Google, cost me a wasted trip but I hope it helps others. (Could've been avoided if someone simply answered the phone just once between 7:45pm - 8:00pm) ...the food is good, duh, lol, which is why I had a fit hahaha.“