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    Reza's Restaurant

    3.1 (92 reviews)

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    Dina S.

    We are visiting Chicago from California, the state with the largest Iranian community, and we are over here drooling over the food at this restaurant! The food is absolutely delicious and fantastic! Chicken barley soup was such a hit, Chenjeh came with TWO skewers! Lamb koobideh was awesome. Everything was awesome and tasty, I can't even believe it. The price compare to California at least is cheap. Super large portions which is hard to finish by yourself. We mentioned to the server that we want one of the plates half rice and half salad and he ended up bringing us a "large" plate of salad which was fresh and delicious. Nicholas, our server, was such a sweet guy. I can't say anything negative about this place and the service. Not sure why the review is low, I had the best experience. I will definitely come back next time I'm in Chicago.

    boneless chicken kebab with dill rice
    Emily C.

    Not a great atmosphere at all-- zero music was playing. Waitstaff didn't wear masks and stood way too close for comfort as we ordered. We actually went up to the manager to ask the waitstaff to wear a mask, only to find out that the manager wasn't wearing one either. Pretty sure there is an indoor mask mandate now. Overall, It didn't seem like the waitstaff was keen on serving us or trying to garner a good impression of the restaurant. It kind of felt like we were in a cafeteria. The food is a good price for the quantity, but most all of it lacked flavor. (the chicken in the chicken kebab was pretty good, same with the couscous) Overall this restaurant lacks ambiance and, in my family's opinion, is not worth going to again.

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    Crystal H.

    I really enjoyed this meal. This was my first time going to a Greek. The server was very friendly. We went early on a Sunday and there were not many patriots so we had a lot of attention. We tried the items that she recommended, and they were all excellent, highly recommended, and would definitely go again.

    Beef Koubideh Kabob Entree
    Nette B.

    Not much diner on a cold Tuesday night. The food is good but I notoced that the rice they served is half of what they used to. They did not have quail for appetizer so i just ordere hummus. The hummus is yummy . I think they only have one waitstaff. Understandably because most resto cant hire a lot of staff because of scarcity of workers. The meat are so juicy and tender. Love them!!!

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    Homayoun j.

    من از جنوب کالیفرنیا و در حال سفر در ایالت ایلینویز ، از طریق سرچ اینترنتی رستوران رضا رو پیدا کردم ، برخورد خوب پیشخدمت ، چلوکباب گرم و خوشمزه ، ظروف تمیز و محیط آرام بخش . قیمت ارزان برای همه هموطنان در اقصی نقاط امریکای شمالی موفقیت آرزو می‌کنم .

    Menu that differs in higher prices from what they have on their own website

    This used to be a great place.. now it has gone down down down. Food was so-so at best. We were told that there was no lunch special even when it was posted on the front door of the restaurant. Server was so rude to us. Soup was mostly just water and missing all but 4 lentils in it. The somak tasted as if it was the cheap kind that is mostly dried up used pomegranate skins mixed in with somak to dilute it. Not pleased at all. We even overheard tables next to us with similar issues. Sad that such h a great legacy of a dining establishment has been run into the ground.

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    Brian A.

    Where to start. I've been to Rezas many times in old downtown location before it closed and in Andersonville. All good. But this Evanston location. Has steadimy gone downhill since it opened. Now has bright cafeteria style white lights, even in evening. Institutional feeling. Not comforting at all.. Food is so so. Hit and miss. And space is depressing. Huge space, totally empty. On regular basis. I feel bad for them.

    Allagash beer alongside the herbs and feta plate.
    JooJoo A.

    We wanted to try the newly opened 'Reza's Restaurant' in Evanston... Glad they've finally opened this wonderful location in the Northshore! We ordered the nice Tabouleh salad to start and the Chicken Barley soup that came with the main course was outstanding alongside the freshly baked 'naan' that's brought with a feta and herbs platter. Our main courses were the 'Chicken Barg' that was juicy and perfectly seasoned as well as a beef Soltani that was awesome and juicy and flavorful! Their tap beers aren't a go yet! So had the Allagash beer from Michigan. Hope this new Reza's Restaurant receives the support of the Northshore community and continues to settle in and thrive!

    Vegetarian Tomato Lentil Soup
    Monica J.

    Overall not bad, but not like special. I had the tomato Lentil Soup, and I thought it was fine, but those in my party said it tasted like pizza sauce. But like...I like pizza sauce? So I thought it was acceptable but not exceptional. For my entree I had the kabob combo 2. The meat was GREAT! I ordered it medium and it came a little more medium well but it was delicious. However the couscous was kind of sweet, so that wasn't my forte, but not bad. Service was decent considering only 1 person was serving, and she was very friendly so I enjoyed that. Again, overall not bad, but not like WONDERFUL

    Tomato lentil soup. Flatbread.

    Good Persian menu. We were brought a plate of feta, parsley, and tomato and plate (called sabzi in mid east/Persia) and size flatbread (lavash) on entry. There are vegetarian options. Entrees come with tomato lentil or chicken barley soup. Nice atmosphere, and service. Tasty kabobs. Easy to converse in large dining room. Although I went twice with 1 other person, I could see that it was good for groups due to size, large tables available.Prices are very reasonable.

    Ground beef and sirloin steak kebabs; Kashkeh Bodemjan Appetizer

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    5 years ago

    Finally had a chance to go and Reza's did not disappoint. Food was delicious, staff was friendly (and masked). Can't wait to go again.

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    4 years ago

    Always a pleasure going there! The food is great snd a good value! The chicken kabob is my go to dinner, but many other excellent choices!

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    4 years ago

    Best Baklava in town! Waitsaff is so friendly and helpful. Lamb shank so very tender-A++. Will definitely be back

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    4 years ago

    My husband and I love this restaurant. The food is delicious, and we recommend it all the time.

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    5 years ago

    Food was delicious. Our server,G, was delightful. The new location lived up to my expectations. Will certainly come back again.

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