Spice Restaurant is a five-star triumph of Indian cuisine that turns every visit into a celebration. The moment you step inside, the air hums with cardamom, cumin, and sizzling garlic, while sleek wooden tables and soft amber lighting create an inviting warmth. We kicked off with the Samosa Chaat, a masterpiece of crisp pastry shards draped in cool yogurt, tart tamarind, and a crunch of sev that exploded with flavor in every bite. The Butter Chicken arrived in a glossy, brick-red sauce so silky it coated the spoon, paired with chicken so tender it fell apart at the touch of a fork. Our server, Priya, guided us flawlessly—suggesting the perfect spice level and steering us toward the Garlic Naan that emerged blistering hot, butter-glossed, and impossible to resist. Even the Mango Lassi Martini was a revelation: creamy, tropical, and dangerously smooth. The magic continued with the Lamb Rogan Josh, a slow-cooked symphony of cloves, cinnamon, and chili that built gentle heat without ever overpowering the lamb’s deep, savory richness. Vegetarians at our table swooned over the Paneer Tikka Masala, where charred paneer cubes luxuriated in a tomato-cream gravy brightened with fresh cilantro. Every dish arrived piping hot, beautifully plated, and portioned for sharing—though we guarded our plates fiercely. Spice doesn’t just serve food; it delivers joy on a plate, with service that’s attentive yet unobtrusive and flavors that linger long after the bill. This is destination dining at its finest—bold, authentic, and utterly unforgettable. Five stars, booked solid in my calendar.
Ashley
My first time trying this restaurant and That curry Goat is so tender ! I will be back !🖤🖤
Pierre Raymond
If you like spicy Caribbean food. you came to the right place. the food was amazing and customer service was fantastic. 5/5 would recommend it to everybody.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Manjii Babii
Soooo delicious and they’re rice and beans is a MUST TRY !!! 3rd time here and I keep coming back. Very affordable too ! Definitely recommend this place. Very nice owners as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Large Jerk Chicken, Brown Stew Chicken, Oxtail \u0026 Rice and Peas, Fried Chicken, Rasta Pasta, Rice Peas
Ivy Onyeador
I moved to the neighborhood this summer and I’m so happy Spice is so close to me. I love popping by for lunch. Everything is good. I love the curry goat, but I’ve had curry chicken, brown stew chicken, oxtail, no misses. Everyone who works there is lovely and warm. Definitely check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken, Brown Stew Chicken, Oxtail \u0026 Rice and Peas
tanesha arnold
Miss Jackie is a strong, intelligent and very hardworking woman. Excellent service!!!! Support, Support, Support!!!!!!!!
Jessica Mathis
This food was so good I asked her to meet me 🤭
Jacqueline Nadolski
Oh my! This might be the best Jamaican restaurant in Chicago, and its located in Evanston. Ordered a bunch of stuff last week, came back this weekend for more, that's how good their food is. Had the curry goat and that was well seasoned, moist, and delicious. We also had the oxtail and those were tender, seasoned to perfection, and scrumptious. We had the jerk chicken as well and that was moist and seasoned well. We had the chicken foot soup and it was 'transport me back to Kingston' good. We had the red pea soup this time and that was beautiful! My goodness they know how to cook in this restaurant. Beautiful food and beautiful friendly family running it. We drove an hour and a half for this food and we would do it again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
lelia Dan
The Jerked chicken was awesome, this was the first time going there but will visit again for sure.
Excellent service. I absolutely love her curry chicken and rice. And the owner is the sweetest person you will ever meet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken
Johnny Luu
Best jerk chicken, ox tail, and beef patty I ever ate! Overall best Jamaican food that I have tried. I’ll definitely be coming back. Jackie is so kind and sweet to everyone who walks in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonny Carrillo
I must say the food and the customer service was outstanding!! Jackie the owner was very friendly and welcoming the food she makes is so delicious you can tell she makes her food with lots of love. Every bite tastes better than the last one! The oxtail was so good and flavorful I highly recommend it! Definitely will be coming back for the oxtails and jerk chicken.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lorilin Meyer
Delicious. We had the ox tail, jerk chicken, plantains, and pound cake—everything was so good! The restaurant is small inside but there are two cute seating areas in the back and front. Perfect meal on a relaxed Saturday. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cynthina Wilson
Omg. When I say this jerk chicken was good it was good . I had to force myself to stop eating because I’m at work I’ll be sleepy. The rice and bean fluffy. That caramel cake omg chile’ . Go get you a plate of that homemade jerk food
Love the place! Nice people very welcoming
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Spice Restaurant is a five-star triumph of Indian cuisine that turns every visit into a celebration. The moment you step inside, the air hums with cardamom, cumin, and sizzling garlic, while sleek wooden tables and soft amber lighting create an inviting warmth. We kicked off with the Samosa Chaat, a masterpiece of crisp pastry shards draped in cool yogurt, tart tamarind, and a crunch of sev that exploded with flavor in every bite. The Butter Chicken arrived in a glossy, brick-red sauce so silky it coated the spoon, paired with chicken so tender it fell apart at the touch of a fork. Our server, Priya, guided us flawlessly—suggesting the perfect spice level and steering us toward the Garlic Naan that emerged blistering hot, butter-glossed, and impossible to resist. Even the Mango Lassi Martini was a revelation: creamy, tropical, and dangerously smooth.
The magic continued with the Lamb Rogan Josh, a slow-cooked symphony of cloves, cinnamon, and chili that built gentle heat without ever overpowering the lamb’s deep, savory richness. Vegetarians at our table swooned over the Paneer Tikka Masala, where charred paneer cubes luxuriated in a tomato-cream gravy brightened with fresh cilantro. Every dish arrived piping hot, beautifully plated, and portioned for sharing—though we guarded our plates fiercely. Spice doesn’t just serve food; it delivers joy on a plate, with service that’s attentive yet unobtrusive and flavors that linger long after the bill. This is destination dining at its finest—bold, authentic, and utterly unforgettable. Five stars, booked solid in my calendar.
My first time trying this restaurant and That curry Goat is so tender ! I will be back !🖤🖤
If you like spicy Caribbean food. you came to the right place. the food was amazing and customer service was fantastic. 5/5 would recommend it to everybody.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Soooo delicious and they’re rice and beans is a MUST TRY !!! 3rd time here and I keep coming back. Very affordable too ! Definitely recommend this place. Very nice owners as well.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jerk Chicken, Large Jerk Chicken, Brown Stew Chicken, Oxtail \u0026 Rice and Peas, Fried Chicken, Rasta Pasta, Rice Peas
I moved to the neighborhood this summer and I’m so happy Spice is so close to me. I love popping by for lunch. Everything is good. I love the curry goat, but I’ve had curry chicken, brown stew chicken, oxtail, no misses. Everyone who works there is lovely and warm. Definitely check it out!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken, Brown Stew Chicken, Oxtail \u0026 Rice and Peas
Miss Jackie is a strong, intelligent and very hardworking woman. Excellent service!!!!
Support, Support, Support!!!!!!!!
This food was so good I asked her to meet me 🤭
Oh my! This might be the best Jamaican restaurant in Chicago, and its located in Evanston. Ordered a bunch of stuff last week, came back this weekend for more, that's how good their food is. Had the curry goat and that was well seasoned, moist, and delicious. We also had the oxtail and those were tender, seasoned to perfection, and scrumptious. We had the jerk chicken as well and that was moist and seasoned well. We had the chicken foot soup and it was 'transport me back to Kingston' good. We had the red pea soup this time and that was beautiful! My goodness they know how to cook in this restaurant. Beautiful food and beautiful friendly family running it. We drove an hour and a half for this food and we would do it again and again.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Jerked chicken was awesome, this was the first time going there but will visit again for sure.
Restaurantji Recommends
Excellent service. I absolutely love her curry chicken and rice. And the owner is the sweetest person you will ever meet.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Curry Chicken
Best jerk chicken, ox tail, and beef patty I ever ate! Overall best Jamaican food that I have tried. I’ll definitely be coming back. Jackie is so kind and sweet to everyone who walks in.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I must say the food and the customer service was outstanding!! Jackie the owner was very friendly and welcoming the food she makes is so delicious you can tell she makes her food with lots of love. Every bite tastes better than the last one! The oxtail was so good and flavorful I highly recommend it! Definitely will be coming back for the oxtails and jerk chicken.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious. We had the ox tail, jerk chicken, plantains, and pound cake—everything was so good! The restaurant is small inside but there are two cute seating areas in the back and front. Perfect meal on a relaxed Saturday. We will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Omg. When I say this jerk chicken was good it was good . I had to force myself to stop eating because I’m at work I’ll be sleepy. The rice and bean fluffy. That caramel cake omg chile’ . Go get you a plate of that homemade jerk food
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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