Middle Eastern Restaurants near Glenview, IL

“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 food is incredible! The owners know how to treat their customers. So professional and caring I am hooked!! Everyone must visit this restaurant I highly recommend it!!“

“Great staff, absolutely delicious food in a warm welcoming atmosphere. can't recommend them enough.“

“I can't stop thinking about my very recent dining out at FIYA. The food was so delicious and I am a huge foodie. The combination of flavors were different than most middle eastern dishes. We ordered the roasted carrots, corn, khachapuri and lamb kebobs. A FEAST! We wanted to be out on the charming garden and the heater made the experience even happier. Our waiter was wonderful - knew a lot, was witty and charming. I can not wait to return and keep coming to taste all the other dishes I haven't yet tried and repeat those that I already have!“

“The food was absolutely delicious and our servers did a great job explaining the dishes and directing us. I’m certain that we will go back although I’m not a huge fan of fixed price menu. It’s probabaly more food that my wife and I would normally eat. By the time we got to our final course we had pretty much already reached our capacity. Although I admit I forced myself to finish the amazingly good pastrami entree. Hard to pick one thing that was most outstanding in a meal of perfect dishes.“

“Lunch here was honestly so good I’m already planning my next trip. It’s totally no frills just a simple counter serve spot and I love that about it. Got the chicken shawarma wrap plus a side of lentil soup and everything hit exactly right. The wrap was packed full meat was juicy and had such good seasoning and the garlic sauce was chef’s fr. Soup was super comforting squeeze a little lemon in and it’s perfect. The people working there were so sweet and moved quick even when it got busy. Portions are huge and prices are crazy fair for how fresh everything tastes.“

“On the evening of July 5 my wife and I tried Avaspi on Belmont Avenue in Lakeview for the first time. It will not be the last! I love lamb and am quite particular as to how is it prepared. The “lamb delight” menu item was the best lamb I have ever had in a restaurant: tender, succulent, and prepared to perfection. The side salad accompanying it was not your ordinary side salad! My wife and I both enjoyed the Mixed Meze appetizer plate. Each of the five items was quite good but the muhammara was to die for. We ended our meal with tea, baklava and kubralice. The décor and ambience were refreshing and relaxing, and the service was outstanding. The pricing was very reasonable. Please give it a try. We do not think you will be disappointed.“

“Highly recommend! Good food that 3 generations of Desi immigrants approve of, from those born in colonial India, to post partition Pakistanis, to American-Born little ones. Suits all palates.

All food was good but saag paneer in particular was the bomb. So was nihari (authentic!). Elachi chai was great , too. Very clean, down to the bathroom. Kind service.“

“Good food and good service I hope keep the good luck and good jobs“

“My first experience at this restaurant was enjoyable due to the staff explaining what items came with which plate, recommending dishes/drinks and understanding my food preferences. I ordered a Lamb Koubideh and Persian Iced Tea with sugar packets, both were flavorful and full filling.“

“Do not buy the baklava unless you want to eat an unhealthy amount in one day, like me.

It is the best I’ve had — not too sweet and so crisp and buttery. My waistline is thankful I don’t live closer.“

“Amazing place and great food. We came here at 2 in the night and it did not disappoint. The chicken shawarma is amazing, we got complimentary lentil soup!

The service is amazing - Sadi is an amazing host, she made the experience even better for me and my wife!

Will give this place a 5/5.“

“Absolutely delicious! I would totally recommend. 🫶🏻“

“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“

“The food is amazing: tasty and healthy. I love it. Thank you for also baking the Masala biscuit for our dinner.“

“I don’t always write reviews but when I do it’s because I’m impressed or disappointed. I ordered for to go. I had the grilled platter. Rice two kind, beef I think or lamb, chicken and kafta. Everything was delicious. Chicken was the best it was soft inside and just fall apart in the mouth. Hummus was great not too strong not too salty. Fattoush salad was also great. Overall I would recommend as a place to go for a quick middle eastern bite.“

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

“I got the combination plate, it was a lot of food and everything was 🔥 they also gave me a scoop of hummus to try which was also good“

“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“

“Atmosphere wise, its just a small strip mall food place, so nothing crazy, but it is still very nice inside.

I got a beef and chicken shawarma platter. The beef was very tasty, and the chicken was also delicious. A lot of rice also. Couldn’t finish it all, very much worth the price.“

“It’s amazing how amazing hole in the wall places are in Chicago!! The zurbian chicken was a deliciously flavored rice with melt in your mouth chicken! The lamb chops were out of this world! Absolutely mind blowingly delicious and huge portions. We are soooo happy we found this place and can’t wait to come back. And thanks to Asif for his perfect suggestions and superb frriendly service. If this was a bigger more fancy place - there would be a line outside this place - its that good!!“

“انصح في زياره مطعم بهار ونار يتوفر لديهم جميع انواع المأكولات الشرقيه والغربيه والخدمه في المطعم سريعه واسعار مناسبه“

“The food is so delicious. The people are very kind and so patient. The workers are so happy to help and work fast too. My family always comes here and my sisters and I love the vegan options. The owner is very kind and looks out for everyone with great conversations. They have a lot of delicious drinks. We are looking forward to coming back soon!“

“New to the neighborhood, I was excited to try this place, and MAN OH MAN. It was so good. Classic comfort with a delicious twist. We got the Tahini Ranch Fried Chicken Sandwich, the Kefta Burger, and the Stuffed Falafel; not a dud in the bunch. The toppings and condiments that some on the burger and sandwich made basic diner food such a delight without feeling over the top. The real stand out was the stuffed falafel. I never thought of having a filling in a falafel, and the sweetness of the caramelized onions was such a delicious complexity to a classic Middle Eastern dish. Now I want to eat through the whole menu to find my favorites.“

“Food, service and ambiance are perfect for a dinner out. Highly recommended!“

“One of the best restaurants in Chicago! The lunch special is my favorite - the most flavorful kabobs and rice (I upgrade to the Kabuli style rice). I also love the Kabuli Palaw (lamb shank). Service is always efficient and friendly. Afghan Kabob is worth a visit even if you're not in the area!“

“Excellent food! I had the veggie platter and everything was very tasty.“

“Beit has the best falafel sandwich I've had in a long time. They are always very friendly. I've been back multiple times and have tried several of their sandwiches. I also enjoy the Shish Tawook wrap sandwich. The wrap is sligthly warmed and the pickles are great and it's the right size. My wife is a vegetarian who loves falafel, so I brought her there and it is now her favorite falafel in the area as well.“

“Delicious food - great ambiance - great Melvin Taylor!!“

“Best food, very kind staff, all around great place!“

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

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

“Stopped in for lunch at Falafel & Grill between thrifting in WP, and so happy we did! Service was fast and friendly, and the food was super filling and tasted very fresh. The Chicken Shawarma Sandwich is a MUST!“

“Amazing food. Their lamb dishes are delicious and the burger and fries (that I get for my kids) are good too!

The people here are also very friendly and kind. Today we had a soccer injury on the field nearby and they gave us ice in a bag to help our injured player. Thank you!“

“Came here with a friend for a quick bite. Got the combo plate. Was fresh, fast and delicious. We were stuffed and super satisfied. Prices seemed a little high until we seen the portion size. Was well worth it 🔥🔥🔥“

“Amazing food & service! Thank you Chicago♥️“

“this is one of the best Mediterranean food I have ever ate I would definitely come back“

“The food here is fantastic, except for the fries which are really thick potato slices. They used to have the best thin, crispy fries (chips) but no more. Hence the reason for only 4-stars.

The lady working was very friendly, making me feel like I was a regular despite it being my first visit to this location. The food was hot, fresh, as ordered and most importantly, delicious. The in-house baked pitas are like eating a cloud of heaven.“

“It is my MUST EAT restaurant once I make it to Chicago. This was my first visit to the branch. The staff are very friendly and welcoming and helpful. Food & service is very good and quick.

I ordered MANSAF, because it is made only on FRIDAYS. The cold appetizers and freshly baked bread made my day 😊. Food portion is good value. Upon checking out, we were served complimentary arabic coffee— that taste like home“

“Stopped by Hot N' Spicy Chicago on Devon Ave for a late-night bite and was impressed. Grabbed the Chicken Chutney Roll—tender chicken wrapped in a soft paratha with a tangy chutney kick. Also tried the Masala Fries, which were crispy and packed with flavor. The staff was friendly, and the place had a cozy vibe. If you're in the area and craving a flavorful halal meal, this spot is worth checking out. Definitely coming back to try more of their menu.“

“We loved our pistachio cold brew lattes-the best and best price! Especially Jose who was an amazing server! We will come back!!“

“Great place. For house made items in the grocery section: their hummus is quite good. They get much of their bread from another bakery on Kedzie. Only complaint there is the Lebanese style bread cannot be split easily because the bread is packed into half while it is still warm. For this reason, but the thinner style bread (some call it mountain bread) which this store receives in smaller quantities, so I recommend going in the morning. Good selection of dried lentils, beans, etc. In the restaurant section, the food is delicious. Wonderful atmosphere too, with a wide range of Chicagoans bustling in and out: families, bus drivers, couples, etc. That said, I do generally recommend Taste of Lebanon across Foster Ave for shawarma.“

“I cannot say enough great things about Naf Naf Grill! Iplaced a large order at the last minute, and the team went above and beyond to pull everything together incredibly quickly. Not only was the service outstanding, but the food was absolutely delicious!

A HUGE shoutout to Jose, who was incredibly helpful, accommodating, and made the entire experience seamless. His customer service was truly exceptional, and he made what could have been a stressful last-minute order feel effortless.

It’s rare to find a place that delivers both amazing food and this level of customer service. I couldn’t be more impressed and would highly recommend Naf Naf Grill to anyone! 10 out of 10 — I will absolutely be back!“

“Authentic, fresh, and tasty food. Generous portions. Great service. Their Moroccan fish is second to none. Best kosher fleishig restaurant in the Chicago area. We used to order their Shabbat meals every time we couldn’t cook and they never disappointed.“

“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!“

“Overall a great experience and great food and wine.
We went for an early dinner and all of the food was great, except the kids menu. The kids food was fine, but they’ll just order from the regular menu next time as it’s much better. The mussels and leeks were phenomenal and the chicken was also great. The wine selection was very good as well and paired well with the food. While the lids menu wasn’t great, I’d still go here agin with kids any day as the other food was excellent“

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

““Absolutely amazing food! We used their catering service and everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Our guests couldn’t stop talking about how delicious everything was — truly authentic Middle Eastern taste. Highly recommend for any event!”“

“Friendly staff, cozy ambiance, & great service.♥️“

“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“