It was our first time dining at Milliy Family Restaurant, and we had such a wonderful experience! The restaurant is spotless and thoughtfully designed -- there's even a kids' playground inside, which is a total game-changer for parents like us who don't have grandparents nearby for date nights. The kids had a blast playing, which meant we actually got to enjoy a peaceful dinner. 100 bonus points for that, Milliy! Our server, Venera, was an absolute delight -- friendly, knowledgeable, and so attentive. We truly felt welcomed and well taken care of. And the food... oh, the food! I'm still dreaming about the samsa and lulya kebab. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious -- from the Beef Stroganoff, Milliy Salad, Uzbek Bread, Borsch, Olivie Salad, and Herring Royale Salad, to the Gulyash and Beef Kabobs. Every dish was bursting with flavor and beautifully prepared. We had such a great time and honestly can't wait to go back soon! read more

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To start, I'll admit I'm not an expert on Uzbek cuisine, though I do enjoy food from that part of the world. The space: The restaurant itself is inviting--clean, nicely decorated, and even equipped with a kids' play area, which makes it feel well-suited for families and larger gatherings. The service: Service felt on the slower side, but I later realized there's a call button on the table--likely the system they use for ordering, asking for help, or requesting the check. A good tip for first-time visitors: press the button when you're ready. The food: I ordered the Palov, a traditional rice dish with lamb chunks and a quail egg. Unfortunately, it wasn't to my taste. The rice and lamb leaned overly greasy, leaving a coating in my mouth long after the meal. The lamb itself was decent when hot, but quickly became dry as it cooled. It's not a dish I'd order again. Overall: Milliy Family Restaurant has a welcoming space and friendly staff, but the flavors and preparation just didn't work for me personally. While I appreciate the experience, I don't see myself returning read more

Milliy Family Restaurant - Palov and bread - Uzbek Near Me - Naperville, Illinois

Not great at all Was very disappointed in food and service We went by waitresses recommendation for fish dish instead of our original order and it was over fried and full of bones Just by trying a little piece of it they still made us pay for the full dish Very disappointed read more

I completely dont understand how businesses like this ever exist!!! Food, place and staff are absolute disaster. We will never be back there again. Staff are extremely unprofessional, I dont understand where they picked those guys, they dont know how to serve and how even talk to customers. The waiter came up to us and started to act like he was a friend of us, asking overly curious questions. Other one was staring at us. They brought hummus which tasted like a cold oatmeal, no salt, no required seasoning as it should be for hummus. I dont know who ever made this. All of rest food very not tasty at all. Moreover, they were not fresh!! French fries were not fried normally as they suppose to be. They brought compot (boiled fruit juice), which was not fresh, and later my son started vomiting. We told the waiters about that issue but they didn't even offered a discount or even apologised for that. The only thing they told us "no all of our food are fresh" and thats it. Dont waste your money, your time and health and dont go to this place!!! There are bunch of better Uzbek restaurants in area you can go with family and friends! read more

Delicious! We ordered crispy eggplant salad, and the tomato salad, and split the pumpkin dumplings for an appetizer, all really good but the eggplant was delicious. We ordered ganfan and I had the palov , which was so good, but I will be getting the ganfan next time. Tabaka chicken was super crispy and delicious. We are all going to order the same things next time, but different dishes for each person read more

Milliy is a newly opened Uzbek restaurant in Naperville, not far from the DMV. It's next to Taco Bell in a small strip mall along 75th St. There's plenty of parking, and the interior is spacious and well appointed. They even have a closed off play area for toddlers. I only got takeout, so I didn't eat there yet, but it seems really nice inside. There was a slight language barrier while ordering and picking up. I ordered beef manti, fried lagman, eggplant salad, and a slice of milky way cake. The beef manti was excellent. It was on par with other places like Anjir and Chinar. The fried lagman was delicious, but the meat was very sparse compared to other Uzbek restaurants; there were enough noodles for three people, but only enough meat for one. The eggplant salad was amazing; it had a nice, subtly sweet flavor. The milky way cake was also delicious, although rather pricey at $9/slice. Looking forward to dining in some time with the family and trying some other dishes like chuchvara and the lagman soup. P.S. If you dine in with a group of 4 or more, they add an 18% gratuity to the bill. read more

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Food was good and I like how the table and seating are set up. Can accommodate large groups. The kid's fun room was very loud and distracting, door should be kept closed. Service was okay. read more

Excellent ! Service - Food and Ambiance all extremely good . We were 12 friends who had visited them . Every dish was delicious and came out nice and hot . Loved the place . Price is right for what they serve . Not too pricey , but delicious. I recommend this place read more

Used to be great. The started a new menu, outrageous prices and the food is no longer as good!

The restaurant is so pretty and decorated really nicely. I'd love to bring family and friends for dining. I ordered lagman, samsa, mantis and beef kebabs for takeout so the service I saw while picking up was I guess nice. The food was really really delicious except samsa. I'm gonna take off two stars because of it. I was really looking forward to the samsa. I was super disappointed when I found out the samsa were not the traditional tandoor samsa with flaky crust. They charged me $6.99 for each samsa. Which is astonishing considering it's not even the traditional samsa. read more

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A newer addition to Naperville food scene. The flavors are familiar but with enough of a twist to be enjoyably different. The Chicken Sai is reminiscent of stir fry, but has dill and other herbs. The Fried Lagman also has familiar udon style noodles but again with a twist. We also had the Beef Samsa with a nice sauce. It was a nice departure from the usual. I did note the health inspection issues after we dined, but a new commercial kitchen is always gonna have its growing pains. I'll update the review if we experience any ill effects. read more

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Food was delicious but a bit pricey when considering the serving size. Service was good. The server forgot one of our dishes but was very apologetic about it The ambiance was like a very relaxed family dinner. There were kids walking around with toys and a TV playing cartoons. My daughter wanted to stay longer. It definitely made dining out a lot easier when she was preoccupied with play and happy. read more

We entered cautiously and were amazed. The interior is fun and a great ambiance. The menu has something for everyone. A mix of Middle Eastern and Russian. The hummus was delicious. Lamb kebabs and meat dumplings but also vegetarian dishes. Loved it. Definitely going back. read more

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First time and we really enjoyed our dinner!We ordered several different entrees and suggestions from the server. Everything we had lots of flavor and delicious. Loved the Kebobs and the Beef Manti. Good service too. Will definitely be back! read more

Delicious food! Great service! Waiter took the time to explain the dishes and even show us pictures so we can see what it looks like. The food was amazing! will definitely return with friends! read more

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This is a hidden gem of a restaurant. The food was delicious and homemade and authentic. The atmosphere was family friendly and the owner was so welcoming and kind. If you are unfamiliar with Uzbek food, she will help you pick food you will love from aromatic rice dishes to homemade noodles. The desserts are out of this world. Don't be shy and give something new a try. read more

Great food and great service. The non was perfect, the palov was amazing, and the Napoleon cake was excellent. The pumpkin manti was also very good and I highly recommend the raspberry fruit tea. I'll definitely be coming back to try more from the menu. read more

Me and my family loved our visit at this restaurant. The service was beyond amazing our server was very quick and gave us so much info on the food and a lot of recommendations for what to get, and she did not disappoint. The restaurant was very clean. they even had a children's area with a bunch of toys for kids to play with while the parents eat. 10/10 experience read more

Wow! Tasty and savory food. Friendly and efficient service. Try the Crispy Fried Eggplant Salad - Outstanding! Fried Lagnam and Karan Kabob also perfectly spiced and delicious. read more

I love this place! It's definitely a a family place! The food is fresh, the serving sizes are huge, the food came quickly. everyone was considerate. read more

My dad and I were saying during our meal that it is such a great feeling when you get your money's worth, and Milliy's was that place! The dishes were great! The only criticism I would give is that the chocolate cake was a bit stale and was not on par with the rest of the dishes, but other than that, this is totally a place I will be returning to. Shout out to our amazing server Humayon Mirza (sahib)! Such a charismatic and fun guy (also my dad's name twin)! This restaurant was my first introduction into Uzbek culture, and it was a lovely experience. read more

Very tasty. I liked the Korean salad, kebab and Milliy soup. I would recommend going a bit later in the day, like after 1230. At 11 the full menu wasn't available. read more

Amazing food! Service is alright but could be better with more staff on busier nights. They have indoor play room for kids. So you can eat while you watch your kids play. read more

I love this restaurant. Have been back three times already but I was a bit disappointed on the beef pastry that I ordered a week ago. It was different from what I had the first time. The pastry wasn't as fluffy and layered as the original. Not sure if they have changed the baker or chef. Hope they will bring back the original taste. Aside from that, everything else tasted yummy. I have had plov, kabab, Fitness salad, Milliy salad and bread. They tasted authentic like what I had when I visited Uzbekistan 2 yrs ago. read more

This restaurant is prejudice. My wife and I, who are Caucasian came to this restaurant. Our server, Irina, took forever to even wait in us. I had to ask the host for help to order. The tea was good. The food horrible. There was a male waiter that helped us more than Irina. Trust me we will NEVER return. read more

This place is my family's new favorite restaurant. The food is excellent. Caesar salad is superb, lamb chops top notch, nice dill flavor with the rice, grilled chicken, beef chunk kabob, and ground beef very good and unique. Honey cake is delicious. Beef Manti delicious, make sure to get the spicy sauce with it. Staff are amazing and consistently treat you like family. The manager is very welcoming and personally makes sure guests are taken care of. The place looks beautiful inside. One of the best parts for us is the play place for the kids! We stay there for hours as a family and the kids are having fun the whole time and the adults can relax without worrying about the kids. There is also a beautiful, clean prayer room which makes life easy if you need to pray in a nice, clean, peaceful place. They also have a photographer who takes a free professional family photo and you can purchase additional photos if you like. Their prices are around 50% of what you pay at similar other places somehow. We basically go here weekly now. Love this place and highly recommend, especially for families with younger kids. read more