29 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Hanover Park

“The oven-baked samsa you made yesterday was absolutely delicious I was very happy with it, and my guests also said thank you!“

“wait time was very minimal. Many food options . Nice Social distance set up.“

“THE FOOD IS BEYOND DELICIOUS! 🔥“

“Excellent food. Good people.“

“Good food. very fresh and excellent flavor. clean and inviting atmosphere.“

“It’s fulfilling for me to support local businesses like this one because of how friendly they are. Not only that, but the food IS as delicious as it looks and smells. I enjoyed the beef shawarma, and now I’m going to order a chicken shawarma wrap, because I am confident in the menu!“

“Delicious food. The restaurant is small but food is great.“

“It was my first time in the calming environment of Cava and the limitless options left me unsure of what to get. Teagan was able to patiently guide me to the perfect custom order and I was beyond satisfied with the results! Thanks again Teagan and the rest of the Cava staff. The food is to live for!“

“Stopped in for lunch today. The owner was very nice! Food was fresh and came out fairly quickly, everything was delicious. I will be back again soon to try out more of the menu!“

“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 👍👏🫶“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Went out for a Wednesday dinner with my friend. We always wanted to to check it out when it was Meza . The front of restaurant has a small patio and on the other side they have a larger patio. It was raining so we didnt get to see that area. We started with a couple happy hour drinks . They are the wine by glass , beer on draft and well drinks are 50% off. We came here to try their octopus which was very good. Then we ordered a seafood salad and dinner was lamb chops. I was hoping that was a bit bigger but the flavor was great. We shared as we wanted to try more things . Cecilia was our server and did a great job.“

“This used to have really good food. I ordered one plate that cost $23.00 and it was horrible. Chicken was super dry, no flavor etc. I called and was told they couldn't refund me because i ordered online. Never again. Waste of money. I had to make scrambled eggs instead.“

“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.“

“I came here first time, the meals were so good, I liked it.“

“My son recommended your restaurant to me, so I drove an hour to check it out! The staff was very friendly and the food was SO good! I ordered more food to bring home to my husband. We will definitely be back.“

“excellent food, consistent everything. never disappointed.“

“love this local spot. the spicy chicken kabob is 🔥“

“Amazing experience! The service was top-notch—friendly, attentive, and always with a smile. You can tell they genuinely care about customers.

The food was just as impressive—super fresh and full of flavor. I ordered two bowls: the Harissa Chopped Salad and the Mezze Protein Bowl, and both were absolutely delicious. Great balance of ingredients, well-seasoned, and very satisfying.

Definitely coming back. Highly recommend!“

“We always order beef and chicken shawarma because it's consistently good. Tonight , I wanted something like lamb biryani and so the staff recommended Mandi lamb versus mansaf. It's better than I expected- tender lamb meat, rice cooked just right, spices that won't overwhelm your taste buds; the soup , the spicy and white sauce complement the flavors so well . Love it! Definitely worth the trip.“

“Discovered this place when I moved to hoffman estates in 2016 and I've enjoyed their food since then. Never had a problem or issue with their food. Great flavor, especially their Tawwa rice. Not a typical place to sit and eat since it's so small. Best to order take out.“

“Was out running errands with a friend and had a hankering for some French fries. We decided to check out Brandy's. First thing I noticed is the place was clean. The menu took me back to our high school days of sneaking off campus to get a gyro because the cafeteria food was, well, cafeteria food. I enjoyed my fresh hot, crispy fries, fish sandwich and icy drink. My friend ordered a burger and fries and she was also satisfied. Prices are reasonable considering the increases everywhere. The lady who took our order was pleasant. It was a quiet time of day, in between lunch/dinner so we were able to have a conversation. If you're hankering for a gyro, burger, etc, you won't be disappointed. Oh, and the bathroom was also very clean.“

“I tried Chigger's for the first time today and had the Polish Sausage sandwich with extra onions...the only way I think it should be eaten. The Polish was good, service was fast, typical run down hot dog joint atmosphere with typical red baskets. My only beef is that the carry out menu DOESN'T HAVE PRICES...SO WHAT GOOD IS THE MENU?!?“

“Tried this place for the first and definitely not last time on 1/4 (Orland Park location). Absolutely delicious! The person taking orders was so helpful and patient with our many questions. Service was quick and everything was so flavorful and cooked perfectly.“

“best gyros! fries changed over the years, they soak up too much oil.“

“Nice, clean restaurant and was not too crowded for Sunday dinner except someone's party. Food was okay nothing exceptional that I was anticipating. I have had more tastier Nihari at Usmania, Sabri or Ali Nihari. BBQ was good but karahi needs more reasonable fixing. We liked the paratha poori, Naan and parathas were freshly made and hot to touch. Staff was polite and courteous.
The parking lot needs fixing. We used disability parking but the walkway was so rocky, uneven and so far from the entrance that my dad almost fell with his rollator. It definitely needs fixing before a lawsuit happens“

“Hello Shawarma in Lombard absolutely delivers when it comes to the food! The mansaf and shawarma were amazing and easily the highlights of our meal. This is the kind of food that makes you want to come back and try more of the menu. We really enjoyed everything, and if you’re a lamb fan, I would highly recommend anything with lamb. That would definitely be my first choice on a return visit!

The mansaf deserves a special shout-out—it was a standout dish and something I would happily order again. The shawarma was just as impressive. Both made the visit worthwhile, and I’d recommend coming hungry so you can try a few different things. There’s too much good food here to limit yourself to just one dish!

The fries were okay, but with how much we enjoyed the rest of the meal, they weren’t what stood out. My only real complaint was the service, which was extremely slow. Definitely an area that needs improvement, because the food deserves a dining experience that matches it.

Even with the wait, I would absolutely come back for the food. If you’re looking for great shawarma, amazing mansaf, or love lamb, Hello Shawarma is well worth a visit. Highly recommend!“