Middle Eastern Restaurants near Countryside, IL

“Everything was great and the staff was awesome“

“First time having dinner here and it was so good. Fast service and nice atmosphere. Looking forward to coming back!“

“Food was over all nice tasting, service was good too. Bread could have been warmer,. Baklava, fillet mignon kabab entrée and hummus were fresh and delicious. Entrées need homemade sauces and not commercial hot sauce or Sriracha sauce. My tabbouleh had gravels in it, could not eat it.“

“From the moment we stepped into this incredible Arab restaurant, we were welcomed with the kind of warmth and hospitality that made us feel like family. The atmosphere was inviting and beautifully decorated, but it was the service—and especially the owner—that truly made this experience unforgettable. The food was absolutely phenomenal. What truly set this restaurant apart, though, was the hospitality. The owner personally came over to greet us and made sure my entire family was comfortable and well taken care of. It’s rare to find someone who treats guests with such heartfelt attention. This was a memorable experience. I can’t recommend this place enough if you’re looking for not just incredible food, but also to be treated with the kind of warmth and generosity that leaves a lasting impression. We will absolutely be returning“

“I love this place! My husband and i discovered it last year and have been going to him for falafel sandwiches ever since! His food is tasty, fresh and always consistent.

I would highly recommend it , especially for a late night snack.“

“Hamdullah One of my favorite places to eat! The hummus!!!! The best … So tasty. The service… so genuine and loving. The food …soooo yummy and nutritious. Peace be upon the cooks and the preparers. Highly recommended.“

“This place *never* lets us down. The food is delicious, fresh and just so tasty. Their hummus is the BEST- they add some delicious garnishes on it. Best hummus I’ve ever had. Just too good and reliable. My kids love it too which is great.“

“By far the best Arabian restaurant we have ever been to in the USA! We came from TN especially for this restaurant! And to make your experience even better and more memorable, please ask for Mohamed! And or store manager Hamza!

Mohammed was the best and made us wanted to come back the following day for another dinner!

Go and you won’t regret it!!“

“The shawarma is my favorite thing on the menu 👍“

“Absolutely amazing spot if you love shawarma! Have been coming here for years and every time it's just incredible! Flavor profiles through the roof and I'm always scarfing it down bc it's like I'm chasing the next bite.. and the best part is their portions of food, literally last me for at least two full meals. Falafel, lentil soup, Jerusalem salad, the sensationably seasoned and crisped french fries etc etc... pick and choose your destiny and I promise there is no wrong path 🔥🔥🔥 Thank you as always for your incredible service Best Shawarma 🙏“

“is a good place for eat healthy.“

“Best Mediterranean food around quality value and family friendly. Staff is the best! It’s a must.“

“First time eating here n it was good… will be stopping here again“

“I love alasala the food is wonderful and super clean. It feels like im eating in jordan with the fresh ingredients and amazing seasonings. I absolutely love bringing people here just from how beautiful the restaurant is and the service is always wonderful. The place is always clean and super friendly to me and my guests. Could not recommend this place more.“

“Delicious & Authentic!!!!“

“my dad got me the philly cheese sandwich from this place, i loved it! meat was cooked perfectly and the cheese sauce added a great touch! excellent customer service! Khalid thank you for being so kind to my family! support this place everyone.“

“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.“

“I never had kabobs presented on skewers like at Reef Kabob; such fun! Excellent hummas and tabular salad. The most gracious staff!“

“So I’ve been at this place a lot of times and it’s great! The food is great but the wings are a bit too salty and yea it’s great. Sometimes the workers ignore you but it’s not that deep. I love that there is some comedy to watch. But the place is real crowded on the weekend so e sure to come early. There isn’t that much outlets as well for me to charge my phone.“

“I absolutely love this place!“

“I always have wonderful food at this restaurant. I loved that they had liver, and it was fresh. Very tasty.

Vegetarian options: Salads, vegetarian skillets.

Parking: Lot parking.

Kid-friendliness: Nice place to have family meals.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easy entry.“

“ماشالله مطعم وقاعه اشي فاخر علي الاخر والاكل بشهي وقاعه نظيفه كتير. ومعامله ولا احسن من هيك كل الاحترام لطاقم العمل وبالأخص الأخ مهند الله يعطيكم الف عافيه علي حفلتنا مبارح. كل الاحترام من غاده صالون 🙏🙏🥰“

“My friend got a platter and shawarma sandwiches It was delicious 10/10 I recommend“

“Chicken shawarma is awesome. I did not like the meat shawarma is not something i would recommend at all, they used too many spices including cardamom which you cannot taste the meat. I enjoyed the chicken shawarma a lot. However, i have half of my meat shawarma and after I was feeling not good.
The service is nice and the people are friendly, prices are fine and the restroom is clean. They have a collection of soda and drinks, free parking.
Small couple tables not a big space but chill and clean.“

“This Naf Naf location was an awesome experience! My Fiancé and I have never been before and Evan was super helpful in introducing us to all the menu items, giving great recommendations and showing us basic steps on how to start an order. We will definitely be going back!“

“You know why I frequent Alwatan Bakery? Insha’Allah “God wills it” Their halal food is the best, I go there frequently for breakfast. I wouldn’t give that McDonald’s crap, or any other fast food to an abandoned starving stray dog on the street.“

“Very friendly service! Was able to sample some of the food items ( Thanks Souna!, forgive the misspelling) Food is very fresh and the large Kabob plate is delicious and very plentiful. Love the Falafel and the Kibbeh was good. Really good is the Arabic pizza the cheese and grilled veggie one. I will be returning!“

“I just picked up falafel and baba ghanouj and it has to be the best falafel I’ve ever had. I was coming back from Skokie and I wanted to go to Pita Inn on Dempster and it was too busy but I did not miss anything - this is better!“

“My partner and I enjoyed a delightful weekday evening dinner, and the experience was extraordinary from the moment we sat down. The flavors and aromas were so inviting, they hit us even before the main dish arrived. We started with Mazza, which featured the creamiest hummus and a smoky, perfectly roasted eggplant baba ghannooj. The falafels were the highlight—simply the best I've ever had, like the perfect cherry on top of a sundae. As for the Mansaf, it was nothing short of exceptional. The rich yogurt sauce, tender lamb, crunchy almonds, and flawlessly cooked rice made for a dish that was out of this world. It was so good, I couldn't resist having the leftovers for breakfast the next day. The service was top-notch, and even though we live over two hours away, we’ll definitely be coming back.“

“Good food. very fresh and excellent flavor. clean and inviting atmosphere.“

“This is a big five-shawarma platter that can feed up to five or even six people, depending on how hungry you are. It was absolutely worth the money! The restaurant is really good and offers amazing service. Highly recommended. The restaurant did not disappoint, and the quality of the meat and service was excellent. I’ll definitely be coming back again.“

“أزكى مشاوي وفلافل ومقبلات وعرايس بالبلد......... جربوها ما رح تخسروا و خبروني The best Mashawee and falafel and Arays, appetizers in town, try it out and let me know.“

“one of the best restaurants i’ve ever eaten at ❤️ delicious food, cozy interior, and friendly service, will definitely be coming back!!

Vegetarian options: they have a menu section of completely vegetarian dishes, many of which can also be made vegan

Dietary restrictions: they have clearly labeled vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options“

“Yay can’t miss lamb mandi“

“Great food, 1st and foremost.... . Clean restaurant and the staff is always friendly. Love it/“

“This was my first time visiting Al Badia when I first walked in, I was welcome by all the staff with smiles on their face, amazing attitude vibe and the spirit in the restaurant was amazing. The food was top notch. Amazing selection in the buffet. They have a lot of variety of different foods. All of them were good and amazing. Will definitely recommend to family and friends and will be back soon. Thank you to Abu Ali he was amazing and very friendly and respectful thank you so much!“

“we are disappointed with our order. The food was cold, the falafel was not fresh, and you changed grilled kuba with fried kuba which was also overpriced, and the pit bread not fresh“