50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Des Plaines

“I am one of the coaches for the Northern Michigan University Men’s Soccer team, and we recently had an amazing experience at this CAVA location in Des Plaines.

When our team is on the road, efficiency is extremely important, and we truly appreciate restaurants that are flexible and willing to work with large groups and unique team needs.

Marri, the GM and the entire staff provided exceptional service. We traveled with a group of 28 people and worked directly with Marri to coordinate a pre order for our team. We were able to send an Excel spreadsheet with everyone’s specific individual orders, and the staff had everything prepared, organized, and ready to go by the time we arrived to dine in. This made the entire process incredibly easy and efficient for our team.

On top of the outstanding service, the food was high quality, tasted great, and provided a top meal for our players the day before a game.

Marri and the entire CAVA team went above and beyond to accommodate our group, and we couldn’t be happier with our experience. We are extremely grateful for their hospitality and professionalism and would highly recommend this location to everyone, especially large groups traveling through the area.

Thank you again to Marri and the entire staff for taking such great care of our team!“

“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“

“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“

“Excellent food and ambiance, The brick chicken is my favorite. Our friends who have lived throughout the country said the pork chop is the best they ever had“

“I recently tried the Chicken Chicago Shawarma at Krasa Craft Restaurant on Ashland Ave, and it completely blew me away. The chicken was juicy and perfectly seasoned, and the Ukrainian mayonnaise-based garlic sauce adds a rich, creamy flavor that makes this shawarma stand out from anything else in Chicago. The honey mustard, cheddar cheese, fresh tomatoes, pickles, and cabbage create the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Definitely one of the best shawarmas I’ve had!“

“The food and the service are absolutely top-shelf…their Greek food is better than anything I’ve had all over Chicago.“

“I been coming here as long as I can remember. Never change, Brandy's! Although I did not see an old favorite of mine on the menu. Think it was called the Farmers sandwich and it was a formed beef patty on long bread with cheese, mustard and carmalized onion“

“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“

“all food are very good ,the best!!“

“Sunwish is one of the best Mediterranean restaurants I’ve visited! The food is incredibly fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Every dish tasted authentic, and the portions were generous. The restaurant was clean, the atmosphere was warm, and the service was excellent from start to finish. I highly recommend Sunwish to anyone looking for delicious Mediterranean food.“

“I'm a local, plain old Americana fellow. Decided to try some new food to change things up, Bab Alsalam was the place and I felt no need to try another due to the warm and welcoming service, and on point food. Eventually tried a couple other shawarma places and they were solid, but this place is the place to go“

“Myself and a few friends went to Saltwater Coastal Grill for a girls night and it was great! The ambiance was perfect. It is decorated very nicely and has a relaxing vibe. The food was excellent! I highly recommend any of the sushi rolls and the baked oysters. The mocktails were also delicious. I will definitely be back!“

“I was looking for halal food, came across em in Uber eats ,ordered mixed grill platter from here today.
Their mixed grill platter is MASSIVE! Good taste as well. Packaging was good , ordered salad and hummus for side dish. Portion was really very good. 👍 Keep up the good word.“

“Delightful food choices that are always tasty“

“Where do I even begin? The pita? Perfect texture and taste. The cherry tomatoes? Obviously fresh, juicy, and sourced from a great farm. The romain? Plentiful and CRISP. The Dill and Taziki sauce? Also VERY fresh, has a citrus kick somewhere, and seems to be made fresh as well. Because it doesn't taste like a store bought sauce filled with preservatives. The hummus? That might actually be where the citrus is from. However, the hummus is not overly salty! You can actually taste the Chickpeas and they use good ingredients as well as olive oil for the hummus too! The chicken? Is in NO way shape or form dry and it's actually seasoned! It's juicy and normal is it overcooked. The olives? Brothers and sisters I HATE olives by themselves, rarely on certain foods. But these olives are not overpowering and stealing the flavor profile, it just adds more depth to the flavor bomb of the Greek chicken Pita! The feta? What could be bettah? Seriously though if you can see this picture you should've seen that they don't skip on the feta either. Again the flavor is ALL the way there but not overpowering. While the texture is almost creamy. Probably with assistance from the sauce but still, it's not overly dry! 10/10 Would recommend & I will be back! Now the facility was spotless, the cleanest "fast food" I've ever seen. The staff? Phenomenonal, personable, kind, attentive to details, and downright superstars that make that place run like clockwork! Wooooo wo weeeee wo!!! If you haven't been here then you've got to go!! Moderate prices, exceptional ingredients, lovely staff, and clean facilities(where the staff actually care like the NW Expressway location in OKC). I'm out, ty for listening to my Ted talk! 🫡“

“THE FOOD IS BEYOND DELICIOUS! 🔥“

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

“Food is delicious and personal so nice“

“Great spot! Staff was very helpful in helping me choose what to get. I don’t eat beef- but the chicken noodles & lamb kabobs were great!

Super flavorful and clean. Noodles were definitely fresh and hand made. I’ll be back“

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

“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“

“The best. Great food, just as great as the conversations with Jamal“

“I receinly had food delivered from Grill &Shawarma House and was pleasanly surprised on how great the food was. My friend and I both ordered beef kabob plate for delivery and it was delicious, fresh and flavorful. Will definitely order again!“

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

“This is great authentic food, cost is great with a lot of food portions, The staff are friendly, helpful and welcoming. overall 💯 Thank you, don't go anywhere 😁 totally recommend 👍👏🫶“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A Hidden Gem in Rosemont! Had a fantastic experience at CIMA in Rosemont! It’s rare to find a high-quality restaurant in the area, and even more surprising to find one inside a hotel that delivers this level of food, drinks, atmosphere, and service. Everything we ordered was delicious and beautifully presented both happy hour and dinner menu. The atmosphere was stylish, comfortable, and inviting. A special shoutout to Sendy, our server, who was friendly, attentive, and made our experience even better. The service was excellent from start to finish.“

“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 ®️“

“homestyle burgers, very clean and delicious food. mom and pop shop. I’d rather give them my business than a big chain any day!“

“Latin Mediterranean infused restaurant. Fresh ingredients. Unique recipes. Clean and spotless atmosphere. Wonderful Martinez Cup appetizers. Great Hangover soup. Incredible Lemon Chicken with delicious veggies. Yummy Baklava fresh crunchy. Would definitely make the drive out of my way to come back again.“

“The best food & Staff very yummy 😋“

“I found this place completely by accident while searching on Google for a place to smoke hookah. I was truly impressed by the hospitality, the excellent service, and the delicious hookah.

I ordered tea and a hookah, but the waiter told me the tea would be complimentary. That kind and thoughtful gesture really touched me, and it made me decide to order some food to go as well.

Thank you so much for reminding me that there are still such genuinely kind and welcoming people in this world. ❤ I will definitely come back and not just once!“

“Update: I’ve been going here for many years, with longer hours now and a remodeled and much larger dining area that looks and feels pleasant, they’ve really been doing a great job! Quality is consistent and always tastes great. Very fresh and lots of healthy options that taste great! Cannot recommend this place enough.

Amazing Middle Eastern food! Prices are amazing, food is fantastic, and overall the whole business has a very strong flow to it! Employees work very hard to serve costumers and help keep the place clean. Absolutely amazing!“

“The Chicken Shawarma is really good especially if you get it either as just a sandwich or a meal and its defiantly the best tasting Shawarma I had from anywhere and this place is defiantly top-notch“

“Chef Ergun is humble, but he takes his work very seriously and puts real care into everything he makes. His food feels authentic, thoughtful, and made with pride. If you’re looking for Turkish food made by someone who truly respects the craft, this place is definitely worth a visit. Go give Chef Ergun a 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.“

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

“I tried this restaurant on whim for a gyros. The quality of food and service is top notch. The gyros and stuffed grapes leaves were excellent!! Both were very tasty and the waffle fries were a nice touch crispy yet soft inside and the bag is filled. Over all great experience!! AAA+“

“The best food & Staff very yummy 😋“

“I love the Beef Swarma Entree when you substitute Hummus for the rice. The Cucumber and Tomato salad which comes with it is also excellent. You also get a piece of Pita Bread with the Entree. Also try their Baklava variety pack. Really great selection of different types of Baklava.“

“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!“

“This restaurant is good and offers the most delicious and tasty food and fresh juices. I recommend it.“

“The food was amazing and so was the service. Enjoyed everything we had. Also the espresso martini(s) was pretty good too 😉 Something here for everyone.“

“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“

“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.“

“Stopped by tonight for the best Ribs in town. Excellent food Excellent prices. A must stop to eat….“

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

“Amazing experience with Usuf who served us and attended us very friendly highly recommend“

“Great Food and Friendly Staff“