50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Wilmette

“easily one of my favorite places to eat in Wilmette, with the best value in the immediate area. the falafel is excellent, the portions are large, the chicken shawarma rules, and everything is very fresh. friendly, helpful staff in a chill environment. I strongly recommend this place and I'm glad to have it around. great options for vegetarians as well“

“Second time dining at Fiya! An exceptional experience again. Delicious food and fun cocktails. Our server was warm, bright, very knowledgeable, and welcoming. We got a bunch of apps, halloumi, falafel, and hummus. And for mains we got the chicken schnitzel, burger, and lamb kofta. All insanely delicious!! (Another can’t miss is the bejeweled rice. The mint corpse reviver was a perfect addition to the meal to refresh the palette.“

“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.“

“We thought the atmosphere was cozy, service was very nice, and food was really good/tasty. We shared the Arugula Beet Salad and Grilled Octopus apps, then had the Grilled Salmon (really tasty!) and Chicken Verdura (tasted as expected) entrées. Also, the cheesecake they served we both agreed was better tasting than any we’d had before.“

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

“The meat is delicious & the rice is the most falourful than any other place. Love the ambiance too.“

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

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

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

“Have eaten here several times. The last time I went was in a weekend and I ate the Schnitzel on challah special. It was fantastic! A must try.“

“all food are very good ,the best!!“

“We had a big event of 30 people (wedding rehearsal dinner) and Ada took care of us with no issues. Easily managed our entire tables orders with a calm, kind, and positive attitude. The food was also top notch. Highly recommend for a casual meal or for a large group if you need to rent out a space.“

“The food is delicious and made quick! It's the first time I've been to a place where I ordered spicy rice and had to eat it with rests in between. Lol
I always enjoy their shawarma dinners and wraps. 😊 😊“

“I had an amazing experience at Shawarma and Grill! The service was absolutely top-notch from start to finish. As soon as I walked in, the staff greeted me with genuine smiles and made me feel welcome right away. They were attentive without being overbearing, and made sure everything was just right throughout my meal.“

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

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

“Habibi In is as good as it looks! The servings were so generous and everything was delicious. The falafel was my favorite dish and the best I’ve had in the Chicagoland area. The staff was so friendly and welcoming.“

“Food is delicious and personal so nice“

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

“Absolutely delicious food perfect customer service Decent prices very clean place“

“Great food. Very friendly staff“

“Catered from Pita Express this past weekend for my daughter’s high school graduation party. What can I say but WOW!!!!! Everything was perfect from beginning to end. It was a last minute event and I can not thank the owner enough as he came to the rescue with top notch service and catering. He was so accommodating as he was able to cater our party of 100 people in a matter of days. He was super helpful in creating a menu that would please all ages. Presentation was so appealing and portions were so generous. More importantly- flavor and preparation was outstanding! Kabobs were so tender and juicy and Shawerma meat so well seasoned. My favorite were his sauces- the garlic, tahini, and especially the spicy hot sauce with a hint of chipotle and lime was such a nice addition to any meal. I wish he would have left business cards to hand out because everyone was soooooooo impressed and just wanted to know where the catering was from. I would use Pita Express again and again without hesitation! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PITA EXPRESS FOR YOUR NEXT EVENT!“

“Amazing food & service! Thank you Chicago♥️“

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

“عاشت ايدكم على هذا الكباب ، طعم عراقي اصلي“

“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!“

“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“

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

“Great place to grab lunch. Their pizza is perfect 😋 and wings were delicious. My daughter wanted something on the sweeter side so she had their delicious Nutella panini. I couldn't resist to ask for a bite 😅. I will definitely be back often. Highly recommended.“

“Thank you Sana & Fátima,the food was delicious and your service outstanding!I enjoyed every bite I took from your delicious food.Falafel, chicken shawarm wrap and lentil soup were delicious. Oh and I had dessert I forgot what is called but it was delicious.lol“

“The best food & Staff very yummy 😋“

“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.“

“Miraj Restaurant is absolutely excellent! The food is flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared — every dish tastes authentic and made with care. The portions are generous, and the menu has a great variety of options, so there’s something for everyone.

The staff is warm, attentive, and always makes you feel welcome. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable, perfect for both casual meals and special occasions. Overall, Miraj delivers top-quality food and service every time — a definite five-star experience!“

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

“Attended a very lovely wedding + reception there today (not a usual function they perform) and it was absolutely amazing! The decor, the atmosphere, the food & service were all top notch! Tres Bien!!!“

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

“We had the best time here for an early dinner before heading downtown for a show. Highlights of the meal are the French Onion Toast and Ricotta Gnocci. They also have a mocktail menu which had some delicious drinks on it. Will definitely be back soon!“

“Awesome stop, pretty cozy, food delicious 😋, personal realy friendly, I got a merguez sandwich with french fries, I'm whole wheat bread toasted, with some inside was a smoke seriously pretty good, added 2 shot of espresso and 2 Algerian baklawa, my God I want it that so badly...btw everything halal l...“

“I loved the perfectly sized, tasty lentil soup that came free with my Moroccan eggplant. The main made 2 servings for me. Our server, Kelly, was incredibly informative and helpful, going above and beyond to find out what we asked out of simple curiosity. My gf and I want to go again since everything looked so tasty, with many options for me as a vegetarian! Their black tea is housemade and delicious, and I don’t even like tea, but the herbal notes in it add great flavor!“

“This place is clean with ample sitting room. Food is always good. They know what they are doing. You order and then you get the pager before you get the food. The menu has a lot of options. Because it's a large space, you almost never have to wait for sitting.“

“I ordered lunch for my employees to have during a class. It was very, very delicious! Everything we ordered was great! Dill rice, hands down the best dill rice any of us have had. It's definitely worth a try... you will not be disappointed!“

“Always delicious! Always accommodating…over the past five years I’ve experienced feeding from 3-30, and never disappointed! The service is always great! They take huge pride in their food and work. We just had a party for 30, and I should have just put out a banner so people would stop asking me where the food was from 💖. All were very impressed!“

“Great Food and Friendly Staff“

“We have tried the Adana kebab, döner, lahmacun, and beyti. everything was absolutely delicious. The flavors were spot on and tasted very authentic. Portions were great and the food came out fresh and hot. Overall a really enjoyable experience, definitely recommend this place.“

“Oh how we love this place! The food is always fresh and delicious. We don’t even get mad when they occasionally get our order mixed up a little lol we’ve ordered from them at least 20 times in the past 18 months 🙈!!! Great option for vegetarians like us.“

“Run to Zizi’s! The food is amazing! Fresh and delicious. Huge portions and everyone is so friendly. John our wonderful waiter made our experience even better. GREAT Place all around!!!!“

“We came all the way from Naperville to eat here, and it was absolutely worth it. The burek and its varieties are incredibly fresh, and the owners are very kind. The taste of the burek was just like my grandmother’s, it almost made me cry. I haven’t had burek this good in a very long time. We also had the cevapi, and it tasted just like the ones I had at Mostar. No matter how far you are, you should definitely stop by this place.“

“I just wanted to post a review on the excellent food we catered for a dinner party of nine. Outstanding!!! Super fresh, amazing quality as well as quantity!! All of our guests raved over the food. We’ve ordered from them before but never for a larger group and we could not have been more pleased and impressed. Thank you!!!“

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

“I am not the kind of person who orders the grilled chicken sandwich when I eat out. I do here because it is just that good. The rest of the menu is great as well. Cevapi is excellent. Burek/pita are delicious. Salad is also peak. Plus the service is great! Support a local small business without sacrificing quality. 10/10.“