Mediteranean food is one of favorite foods & both my sister & I had Larsa's Mediteranean bookmarked…read morefor awhile so when my sister suggested lunch. I said Larsa's? And wala here we are. Now I have eaten at a lot of Mediteranean restaurants over the years & just like every other food type there are some great place, good places & mediocre places. Larsa's definitely rates in the great range. Their food is delicious. In the past people, myself included used Pita Inn as a benchmark, but that's mainly because in the beginning there wasn't much to compare to. I have been trying different Mediteranean restaurants and Larsa's left PI in the rear view mirror. You can't even begin to compare the food at Larsa's to the former as the ingredients and flavors are far superior. Sure the cost is a little more, but there is absolutely no comparison as Larsa's food is far superior everything is made individually and not an assembly line production We started with a cup of lentil soup. I was like a starving animal savoring every bit of that soup. I should have gotten a bowl as it was delicious. Our server Nadia also brought out a regular serving of the jalapeño & cilantro hummus served w/warm thin pita bread. OMG this was like heaven. My sister mentioned that she could make a meal out just the hummus and the pita and I agree. Next we had the Fatoush Salad this has crispy pita crust, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, radishes, green peppers w/a dressing with olive oil, lemon & sumac. This was just ok, but I liked the crispy pita bread it added a nice crunch. We split a combo platter as the portion size is very generous. This dish comes w/chicken kabobs, beef kifta, beef shawarma, red onions, tomatoes slices & basmati long grain rice. The kifta & chicken kabobs were both very tasty, it they were a little dry. The beef shawarma was cooked & seasoned perfectly as the pieces just melted in my mouth. Every once in awhile our server Nadia came by and was very helpful in telling us about dishes we had questions about. She was super cool and friendly. There was another server that was also very helpful, but we didn't catch her name. Sometimes you go to a restaurant that everyone raves about and you think ehhh what the big deal, but this isn't the case w/Larsa's. I will definitely be back again. Thanks for the heads up Yelpies you picked a winner.

What a great find this place is. Unassuming, yet much better food and nicer ambience than the…read moreMiddle Eastern fast food places across Dempster to the east. Affordable prices. And they do a brisk takeout business if you're in a hurry. The service is cordial-to-friendly if you dine in. Their tabbouleh is a cut above everyone else's (even Pita Inn's), and while their regular hummus is very good, the cilantro jalapeño hummus is out of this world. Their falafel is also very tasty. Have heard good things about their sandwiches, as well. Was glad to see Larsa's staying open through the pandemic. Definitely worth a try!

The falafel was good, as was the hummus. Fries were great,…read morebetter than expected. Beef Shawarma was great. Chicken was a little dry. Service was super friendly. She was extremely nice and obviously cares. Restaurant was fairly empty, but we went early. Comfortable and tables weren't on top of each other.

We dined at this restaurant on Saturday with my parents, and the experience was truly delightful…read more The food was exceptionally tasty, showcasing authentic homemade flavors. We ordered the Tikka Beef and Chicken Kabob dinner, both of which were outstanding. The rice was particularly enjoyable, and the Baba ghanoush was equally impressive. Our waitress provided warm and attentive service, enhancing our visit. We look forward to returning soon. Sam

Always fresh ingredients & delicious food everytime we stop by here. The guys here are so kind,…read moreserving generous portions & very accommodating with substitutions.

Always a fan of Jarasa when we're in Skokie. The bowls are the way to go if you want a lot of food…read moreat a good price. Only complaint is sometimes they can wnd up watery if they don't dry the lettuce. The rice and kabob is also good, I eapecially like their yellow rice.

Cappadocia gets 5 stars for consistently being good! We've ordered from here about 3 times and I…read moreordered the same entree every time (with a variety of sides) and my entree was tasty every single time! I ordered the chicken kebab sandwich and it is flavorful, tastes fresh, and it's not a skimpy. You do get a choice of the type of bread you want, I went with pita. Consistency is so important in restaurants and In so happy that this sandwich hit the mark every single time. We also have tried the pink sultan (beets/yogurt spread) and the baba ghanoush. Both are really good. I'm looking forward to going back and trying the doner and other sides! Service is friendly. Interior looks nice, but we carried out each time so I can't speak in detail about more in-depth service. Great place to have in the neighborhood!

We dropped in here to try them for a weekday lunch. It was 1pm, and we were the only patrons until…read moreabout the time we left. Given their high ratings and thus our expectations, we ended up having but a meh, ok lunch. The wife and I split a lunch special combination plate ($17) and a bowl of lentil soup ($8). Complimentary bread was provided. The lentil soup was a bit watered down. The combo plate content was an average value but it was disappointing mainly as it wasn't hot, and everything was barely lukewarm. Ali was our friendly and gregarious server, hails from Istanbul, and has only been there a few weeks. There's a 2% credit card charge, so I just paid cash. It's a one and done for us here, but best of luck to Cappadocia!

Food is great in general but, recently had an event and had them cater due to affordability and…read morefood portions. We catered for 90 people and this was easily one of the best experiences. Mohammed walked us through planning the food choices and while we didn't switch many things out - he mentioned that he was open to making changes with little to no charge. We had a pick up time of 11 am on a Sunday which 11 is the open time and I was very surprised that when I walked in, all of the food was ready on a cart to be brought to my car. All my guests were raving about the food saying it was great and we had so many left overs, majority of the guests got up to get "to go" boxes. I would definitely cater through Pita Inn again.

It was gonna be a five star or more, however they added a wrap which took it down to another star…read moredown. If they kept their original menu and didn't add a wrap would definitely got a five star rating. One of the amazing falafel sandwich of all times here. Taste minimalistic and simple. And very affordable. You can order online through the Uber Eats or DoorDash or the third-party. Or you can give them a call or you can come on in you can I'm in or you can do takeout.. The line does get long time to time, but it's worth it. And you do get your food really fast.. It does get loud and a little bit crazy, but it's perfectly fine and it's a very big spaces. The food is fantastic definitely come back and try it again.

My husband and I spent visited Kabul House for lunch on a Saturday. We were seated immediately at…read morea nice table by one of their large windows. The inside decor is very nice and comfortable, and the staff was very attentive and helpful. We ordered the beef dumplings as an appetizer. They were delicious! We also ordered the mint lemonade and mango refreshers for drinks. They were also good. For our entrees we had the filet mignon kabob with white saffron rice and the shrimp kabobs with afghan rice. Our meals also came with naan. We were not disappointed by our entrees either- they were both great. For dessert we got the walnut baklava which we also enjoyed. Prices are reasonable and the food is delicious. We will definitely visit again.

Absolutely delicious, and huge portions…read more I got the vegetarian qorma, which is a vegetable stew. It was nicely flavored, with a good amount of spice. The liquid in the stew went nicely with the Afghan rice, which had saffron, carrots, and raisins. The chicken kabobs were also nicely roasted, not too dry. Interior was pleasant, and folks are able to have a nice chat in a fairly laid-back environment. Great place!

The food was excellent and so was the service! I will definitely be back! Portion sizes were large,…read moreplenty of leftovers for the next day!

Got to be the best place for Middle Eastern food in Evanston. Habibi In is a hugely popular…read morerestaurant. It seriously gets a lot of people in here, and there's not much room so it always seems busy though. Easy to say there's lots of business going on, and there's not a whole lot of room inside. The prices are pretty good especially when getting platters. Came and we got a couple of the combos. It's about $13 for a platter. They have chicken and other meats, or vegetables, so you can get these in a wrap. Got us the vegetarian friendly ones. I got the Falafel Sandwich. This is a falafel entree meal that comes in the choice of pita or wrap. A lot of combos you can get. These include kabobs. Get a drink and fries to save a few bucks. There's a few that are meaty. Has pretty big food menu that makes it hard to choose. It's best to get one of the platters to save a lot of money. There's plenty for meat eaters, including the beef and chicken, and there's plenty for vegans and vegetarians.

Came here on a Saturday afternoon and the restaurant was empty. It's a pay at the kiosk and seat…read moreyourself service. The whole meal with 2 water bottles & a mango lassi was $58. The portion size is decent and the babaghanoush was large! The flavors were good and the portion size filling. There wasn't anything that wowed me based on what I ordered. I would come back again for their lunch entree special on weekdays because if the sizes are this big with lower prices then I think I found a great affordable spot in Skokie. Also want to note that they have really nice bathrooms!

Very good food I ordeeed a salad and my daughter had grilled shrimp and mint tea was very good…read morequiet and clean atmosphere and service wonderful please go there in person fresh food very nice manager to server you at your table I would recommend this place over and over again No pictures food was too good forgot

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTATTj8K1/…read more I have dined here for years. The food is consistently delicious, delightful, and delectable.

I've always wanted to try this place and finally made plans with friends to meet here. It's so…read morepretty and fun with the little news stand inside and the outdoor patio seating. The entrees were amazing - I had the cod, even though my friends tried to talk me out of it, but I love cod. It was so flaky and flavorful and served on a garlicky potato puree that was amazing. We did start with appetizers including the saganaki, but it definitely had sat too long - it was super flavorful but way different than when they bring it out flaming. The hostess and desk staff were fantastic- called our host by name leaving, which was a nice touch. Our server was very funny and personal, but it was a little firm over function- I felt like he was using his personality as a distraction. I would absolutely come here again as I love Greek food and they also have a nice offering of Greek wine - need to try more!

I first visited Al Bawadi Grill at their Bridgeview location, and it was an outstanding experience…read more The food was delicious, and the service was exceptional, which is why I kept coming back. I've since visited the Niles location several times. The food has always been consistently excellent, but unfortunately the service has never matched the quality of the kitchen. Today's visit was by far the worst. It took over 10 minutes for our server to come to the table to take our order. Throughout the meal, I had to repeatedly flag her down whenever we needed something. To make matters worse, she seemed to disappear halfway through dinner--I'm assuming she clocked out--because we had to get another server's attention just to receive basic assistance. The food, however, was fantastic. I ordered the Al Bawadi Seafood Mixed Grill, and it absolutely delivered. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. That's what makes this so frustrating. This restaurant serves some of the best Middle Eastern food in the area, but when you're paying premium prices, you expect service that matches the quality of the food. I still recommend the food without hesitation, but the consistently poor service at the Niles location is making it harder to justify returning.

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. If you are looking for delicious food in a beautiful…read moreroom with excellent service, you've come to the right place. Our server was so kind and never let us make the mistake of ordering the wrong thing. She gave us her recommendations every step of the way and every single one was perfect. What we got: Mint lemonade: 5/5. SO refreshing and delicious. Perfect sweetness and the little bit of pulp you get is great. I only wish there was more of it! Chicken arayes: 4.5/5. Crispy, cheesy, garlicky. Need I say more? Get some extra garlic on the side if you wanna take it up a notch. Fried halloumi: 4/5. These are like a soft mozzarella stick, so tasty. Definitely eat the pickles with them. Lamb chops: 4.5/5. 4 tender lamb chops seasoned beautifully. Definitely recommend the red rice over the yellow if you can handle a little bit of heat. Kanafeh: 5/5. Whoever thought that cheese, sweet syrup, phyllo, and pistachios would go together is a genius. Definitely don't leave without getting this dessert. The salt of the cheese perfectly balances out the sweetness. No notes! And get some peppermint tea to go with it too. And the portion sizes are huge! Definitely get your money's worth here. My only issue is this place is right by my job so now I'm gonna go broke getting food here all the time. But that's a problem I'd love to have!