50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Des Plaines

“The food, atmosphere, and service were all exceptional! Everything, down to the drink names, perfectly complemented the ambiance. This is an absolutely beautiful place to enjoy dinner and great food. The shawarma rolls, pork chops, and Moroccan tagine were all outstanding. If you enjoy sweet and refreshing cocktails, I highly recommend the 'Gotta Have Faith.' Overall, I would definitely return to try more dishes and highly recommend visiting this unique spot. It’s truly a must-visit!“

“Best Mediterranean fast food I have ever had! Very good quality meat, always tender and marinated to perfection! My kid’s favorite restaurant and always a hit for our family party’s!“

“Fresh food and desserts Great service, definitely recommend it“

“Great selection, reasonable pricing, amazing customer service. Highly recommend.“

“Brandys is a family owned restaurant that treat there customers like family they have a warm welcome matt out to greet u with respect and grace our family members have been going there in Schaumburg Illinois for many years they have everything your would ever want from soups to sandwichs from ribs to cole slaw the best desearts milk shakes and tea and many more great things to eat this place is the best restaurant to have lunch and dinner and snacks for the children and prices that's affordable three dollars and five dollars and 9 dollars for hot dogs and polish or corn beef sandwich“

“So good! One of my new favorite spots, you can tell they use fresh ingredients. Highly recommend their beef & chicken kabob plate!“

“Wedding soup is spot on! had the lamb chops absolutely delicious! We Highly recommend you!!! Derek and Anna“

“Excellent service, clean restaurant ,delicious food the best in Glenview , I always order the shawarma chicken made to perfection, thanks for the good service.“

“Love this place! Food is so good, well packaged, and quick delivery.“

“Very nice restaurant and delicious food For the first time there i am very thankful to our server Dilnaz and specially the girl Sky who explained and recommended what should I try and make sure everything was OK Thank you Thank you“

“Let me say this restaurant is an absolute must try. I came in this morning for their falafel and hummus, they know how to do it right everytime. The girl at the front is always welcoming while the food is always freshly made. Also want to say they know how to keep up with cleanliness. They have a costumer for life!“

“Incredible food from Chef Gabriel. We were lucky enough to sit at the bar, and then found out that we were sitting next to the head chef! He recommended some dishes and they were amazing. The baked feta was really well balanced. The Octopus with the corn purée was the best octopus I have eaten in the U.S. the short rib was delicate and served with parsnip purée which was like a light mash. What a great flavour to accompany the beef! This is a must try and certainly the best food in this area by a long way.“

“ordered a large order. they provided lots of sauce but forgot two main courses. instead of saying oh well and hanging up they went out of the way to bring us the items and a treat of baklava. this business has always been great and make all customers feel valued“

“Wow! A+++ What a find! We came in on a Sunday night and we were just blown away by our meals. The fresh homemade ice tea was delicious and unique, the hummus and stuffed grape leaves were both super yummy. The kefta and chicken schwarma were both very good- every detail to the meal was homemade and very fresh. The garlic toum sauce was a great accent and the tahini was wonderful too! Homemade pickled vegetables with exotic flavors. The baklava was one of the best I’ve ever had. From beginning to end the entire meal was just outstanding! Clearly made by people who care! We felt transported to another place with the amazing flavors! If we lived in the area, we’d definitely be regulars here!

Vegetarian options: The have vegetarian combo meals

Parking: Lots of close parking available- restaurant is located in a small shopping/restaurant area

Kid-friendliness: Booths and tables available, plenty of space“

“Delightful food choices that are always tasty“

“great menu, so refreshing to find delicious alternatives to burgers and hot dogs.“

“When i tell you this place is to die for ... I mean that..... I am puerto rican ... and this food tops Puertorican ( rice n bread )
I even ordered their smoothies and wow 👌 top tier ... everything looks so good on my plate that I even eat the jalapeños... the garlic sauce is amazing 👏 ... I can't wait to eat here again“

“all food are very good ,the best!!“

“The best food & Staff very yummy 😋“

“The best food and good service give them 5 stars ⭐️“

“We had a great time at Pita Pita Mediterranean with our coworkers! The atmosphere is nice and cozy, and the service is excellent – the staff is very friendly and attentive.

The food was amazing! Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. We especially loved chicken shawarma, hummus. The portions are big, and the presentation is great.

If you’re looking for delicious Mediterranean food and great service, this is the place to go! We’ll definitely be back.“

“Great food and inviting atmosphere. Staff is friendly, very helpful and accommodating. Now until August 20th. 1/2 priced breakfast and lunch. Hours 8-3 everyday of the week.“

“THE FOOD IS BEYOND DELICIOUS! 🔥“

“Бях втори път в Amante Bakery & Grill. Препоръчвам баклавата и баклавата с шоколад. отново ще дойда. БЛАГОДАРЯ .It was my second time at Amante Bakery & Grill. I recommend the baklava and the chocolate baklava. I will come again. THANK YOU. Neli Tzintzeva Encaustic art-Neil Tzintzeva ®️“

“I tried doner in bun and in wrap
Bun was not the best option but Wrap was very tasty
But to pay 17 for small wrap is way to expensive
Otherwise this place is not to bad at all
To expensive comper to food portion“

“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!“

“It's a really great Mediterranean restaurant in Niles. A group of people I work with every Saturday, and I order lunch from here. We order the platters, they are huge! The rice, meats, and vegetables are all perfectly seasoned and cooked perfectly as well. Owners are very gracious and helpful. Great place to eat, a great place to cater from.“

“Food was fresh and delicious, tasted very authentic! We were a party of 5 that all ordered a different dish and all was very good. Restaurant itself is a bit plain but it’s modern, clean and friendly service which is more important. Ordered the baklava at the end and it is GREAT! Thank you!“

“Excelente la comida y el Servicio muy eficiente precios excelentes 👌“

“We have a nice dinner the food was so good, and for sure we will back 💖💖“

“The best food & Staff very yummy 😋“

“My first time eating lunch at Ema was outstanding. I was meeting a colleague and wasn’t sure what to expect because we had a lot of work to cover. The entire staff was very helpful, courteous and knowledgeable about the menu. We received wonderful service and had a very healthy lunch. The food was great and all our salads were fresh and delicious.“

“Food was very tasteful. Service a bit slow.“

“First time visit and boy was it tasty! The baked chicken sandwich was amazing. Crunchy and the cheese on top was perfect. Friend of mine had the gyro trio, which he said was fantastic. Waitress was great and super nice. Gotta say overall great first time experience, well done guys!“

“I’ve lived less than a mile from this place for a decade and never tried it; tonight was the night. It’s a unique establishment - hookah lounge, banquet hall, bar. Walking in was a little confusing for first timers but we were quickly welcomed and seated at the bar. Drink pours were impressively heavy. Our food came out fast and was great. The cheese burek appetizer deserves special mention with its garlic and hot sauces! Our waiter/bartender was in full hustle mode on a busy Friday night but still found time to take good care of us and have a few short chats. Overall I’d highly recommend eating here. It’s a bit “different,” but who likes the same old thing over and over? I’ll be back.

Dietary restrictions: Plenty of vegetarian and vegan options here.

Parking: Parking in front and behind the building, one lot has a small curb to traverse. Not an issue for most vehicles.“

“A nice place and the food is delicious they have and the staff there are nice people fresh food every day and clean something indescribable Thank you guys“

“Great Food and Friendly Staff“

“Fantastic Mediterranean cuisine with fresh, unique options. Well worth a visit.“

“The food was amazing. The food was fresh and the flavors were rich and unique. Service was great and prices were reasonable. We will definitely go back.“

“Food was great, very clean restaurant.“

“Great selection of American & Mediterranean. Falafel plate & Kefta kabobs were fantastic & prepared fresh. Unexpected array of dessert options, as well. Win!“

“Wild Pita is a gem for Assyrian cuisine. The guy at the front desk is super nice and down-to-earth, making you feel right at home. The shawarma plate? Absolute fire—perfectly seasoned, tender, and packed with flavor. If you’re craving something delicious and authentic, this spot is a must-try.“

“Excellent food for dine in and creative, well presented catering service options. Karim worked with me to create a menu that our guests loved.“

“My first time at the Modern Plate today. I was blown away by the beautiful dining and club room. The food is absolutely amazing and filling. The owner Ted is a very passionate man about his restaraunt, and I admire that. It absolutely shows that there is concern and care that goes into every corner of the Modern Plate. Now, I was here for an event in the club room, but rest assured, I WILL be coming here for just the dining experience and the food. I live about 50min away, but it is...THAT good. I highly recommend this place to anyone looking for a beautiful dinner and a night on the town.“

“The tapas were excellent and the paella was very very good“

“The best Greek restaurant in greater Chicago area!“

“we love everything there, food, service and atmosphere.“

“Everything was fantastic. The jumbo shrimp ARE jumbo. The grilled appetizer was delicious. I highly recommend the dolmades and lamb chops.“

“food is always good here. staff is friendly and helpful“

“Was very nice I am a young person aged 12 me and my fellow comrades love to come here! Food is great always has been and you should drop bye and leave a tip register worker is very nice and always smile no dirt or other things on the floor I recommend trying it!“