50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Forest Park

“Petra Falafel is my favorite Middle Eastern restaurant in the area. Their chicken shawarma platter is a masterpiece, and the garlic, jalapeno, and habanero sauces are very tasty, be sure to order extras! Their portions are generous, often leaving me with leftovers for at least another full meal. The staff is always friendly and attentive, making the whole experience even better. We always order for pick up, but they do have a dining area and I believe they are also BYOB. Next time you are craving falafel, baba ghanoush or shawarma give Petra Falafel a try - you will not be disappointed!“

“This place is a must visit. My wife and I have been here twice and they don’t miss! Love the Chicago spin they put on a lot of their dishes. Each dish is well balanced and so flavorful and their cocktails are tasty too! Every team member we have interacted with is always knowledgeable and welcoming. There is no doubt this place will continue to get more popular and is easily one of my favorite restaurants in the city. Can’t wait to go back“

“The food was absolutely so delicious. I ordered a steak shawarma plate and it tasted very fresh and warm. Everyone who works here is so kind and the cashier was a young girl who read me the whole menu and helped me choose what to get. She was so nice and I loved everything about this cute cafe.“

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

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

“A must try spot! Great food, coffee and atmosphere! Definitely recommend!“

“The food is delicious. Probably the best quick service style Mediterranean I’ve ever had.
The service is quite lacking here tho. If you do an online order for pickup, expect for something to go wrong. I’ve had multiple orders be late by 20+ minutes, or I get my order home and it’s completely wrong. I recommend just waiting in the line to order in person.“

“La Parra is an authentic restaurant. Each time I go, I try something different, because I know they won't disappoint me. Everything tastes great and the staff are extremely attentive.“

“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.“

“Service and food all outstanding. I will be going back.“

“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!“

“Really fresh, delicious food. I watched the guys making my falafel and trio of kabobs. The baba ghanouj is a stand out - smoky perfection. The kabob combo (chicken, beef & Kafka) was a major hit and the falafel is great. Portions are generous and although prices are not low, they’re really fair given the quality and the quantity of the dishes. Very clean restaurant, very friendly guys who are happy to accommodate special requests. Why we waited so long to order from this restaurant is a mystery. We’ve now been twice in less than a week.

Dietary restrictions: Veg options are plenty.“

“I was just there with my husband we had dinner and our experience was great the food was fresh moist and tasty top Noch 👌we will definitely come back“

“My husband and I had an amazing dinner experience at Autre Monde! Exceptional service, excellent food, and delicious desert! Cannot wait to come back!“

“The food tasted so good we felt like gourmets there. It really was one of the best we tried so far. The staff are really friendly too which is one of the most important things in a restaurant. They surely made our evening quite better, thank you.“

“Delightful food choices that are always tasty“

“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“

“Absolutely delicious, as always! We miss being closer to Hala In. #supportlocal“

“The service at Yaba's Middle Eastern Grill is top-notch!, the staff is friendly, attentive, and goes above and beyond to ensure a memorable dining experience.

Overall, the food is really outstanding,hands down, some of the most delicious food I've eaten lately!, and the staff were absolutely amazing.

- Omar Alqudah“

“THE FOOD IS BEYOND DELICIOUS! 🔥“

“The best food & Staff very yummy 😋“

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

“all food are very good ,the best!!“

“this is a restaurant for people with taste buds. people that enjoy flavor. people that enjoy food made with passion.“

“I just placed a catering order for an event with Theo and he was amazing! I had a lot of questions and dietary restriction requirements and he was extremely patient and thorough with me. He provided various solutions for our event and I appreciated the time he spent elaborating all my options and making sure all my needs were met. Would highly recommend for your next corporate event or large gathering! :) Thank you again Theo for treating me like an old friend!“

“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.“

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

“My parents come in from out of town and this is always a place we have to visit because of the food. Furkan was attentive and went out of his way to keep our kids happy so we could enjoy the savory and exquisitely cooked meals. It was a busy Saturday night, but he and other staff checked on us frequently.

Kid-friendliness: Attentive to the kids and had 2 kid meals on the menu.“

“Excellent food and service. It wasn't a fancy table setup, but it was cozy for our family and the art on the wall helped us enjoy the atmosphere.

Got an appetizer combo and meat combo with lentil soup and a Turkish coffee. It reminded us of our favorite Mediterranean restaurant In Cleveland.“

“I have gone to Andros Taverna for many years now where I am never disappointed and always impressed with the service, the quality of food and ingredients, the atmosphere and the passion in general. Chef Doug Psaltis is a true expert and artist performing at the highest levels. The gyros are the best, best gyros in Chicago by far, the seafood world class, the homemade bread and pita are incredible. The foods and meats are cooked over wood fire, wood fire grilled. We had our daughters baptism catered from here which was excellent assortment of Greek food - this is a Greek restaurant you will go to for many years to come.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Legit my favorite kabob and shawarma in the city. The unassuming storefront is a casual yet charming family owned business with friendly staff. I usually get the chicken kabob plate or schwarma, and the chicken is always extremely juicy, flavorful, and delicious. It comes with seasoned rice, salad, falafel, hummus, and pita, for about $15. Very reasonable prices for the portions. Overall, I love this spot and will keep coming back. Pro tip: the hot sauce is the best“

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

“The best food & Staff very yummy 😋“

“the best shawarma and mashawee in town. its very clean and they have professional staff.“

“This place is a great spot to grab lunch. It literally has every single kind of food you could imagine. From Italian beefs, gyros, burgers n hot dogs, to chicken wings, fried fish and sausages. Each meal has huge portions, comes with fries and a soda for basically 15$. Alittle less than that, but yea. The service and the inside is alittle meh, and not very impressive, but it gets the job done. Its also located in a great neighborhood and its by far the only place of its kind in a mile radius all around. So yea, food is solid, huge portions, but its not a 5 star place and dont expect this place to blow you away. Its good and its fine, but its not mind blowing.

Parking: Park in front, or next to building in lot.“

“Food was fresh and delicious. 😋“

“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“

“perfect service, excellent food. Great time 👍“

“Not really any indoor seating, I think this is mostly a takeout store, but the food is good, and they give HUGE portions. The people here are really kind and gave my friend and I free drinks. I ordered the falafel and Beef shwarma which ended up being more like a beef burrito. This order ended up being $19. I don't recommend the shwarmas but i do recommend the falafel and my friend liked their hummus. Definitely would come again.“

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

“Had lunch there today and I have to say this is the first time I was disappointed with the service. The food was excellent but that's it. Asked for 2nd drink and never got it. Water was never refilled until we were through eating. When first ordering our wine we had problems. I will continue to eat here and hopefully this is a one time occurrence.“

“Food was outstanding as was the service! We definitely recommend it!“

“My boyfriend and I sat in for dinner. The service was very friendly. The server was very kind and informative about the food.
The food is delicious as well. We ordered a lamb dish and the lamb was so tender and juicy. The pastries are very tasty as well.
And their coffee astonished us - delicious. Definitely recommend at least sitting down and enjoy some of their coffee and their pastries.“

“I had a kafta sandwich and it was totally not what I was used to, but all the same it was amazing. The flavor of the beef was ridiculous and I'm pretty sure there was hummus on there too. I'd Def recommend stopping by this place.“

“Amazing food, friendly staff and awesome location!“

“This was my first time visiting Masada and they did not disappoint!! I went on Afro Beats night which they do every Friday and Saturday. The energy and vibe is top tier!! I like that it’s not too big but there is just enough space to dance and have a good time. The DJ was jamming the entire night and the drinks were really good. I could actually taste the alcohol and not just juice lol. I recommend this place to anyone looking to just have a good time and get lost in the music.“

“My friends and I ate in the informal side of the restaurant and the food was very good, reasonably priced and plentiful. The service was polite and accommodating. I'll be patronizing this fine establishment in the years to come and suggest others follow suit when interested in Persian cuisine.“