Wow. Where do I start, I stopped in between some sales appointments and was greeted quickly by Ms…read more Yourtana who throughout my entire visit was attentive, offered great recommendations, and kind. The food was out of this world. I started with the Arancini's which came out fresh, hot, and reminded me of East Coast fine Italian. Garnished well, full flavor. The tea Ms. Yourtana recommended was amazing, and I recommend the Ravioli with truffle as she did. They didn't miss a beat at Nuovo Chicago and I will certainly be stopping in whenever I can for lunch. What a great experience and beautifully set up restaurant.

I am glad I found this place online and saw that it had great reviews, or I would never have…read morestopped by. The outside is deceiving, as the restaurant is in a sort of strip-mall-like space. But once you walk in, the interior is lovely. Bright, nice decor, and not too loud. David was our server, and he was lovely. At first glance, the prices seem slightly high but are totally in line with the amount of food you get. My friend and I had the beet salad. It could have fed 3 people as an appetizer salad, and it was delicious! We also split the grouper vodka sandwich. I am not a sandwich person, but that caught my eye, so we ordered it. It was definitely enough for 2 people, and it was yummy. We were full, but topped dinner off with the flourless cake à la mode. The cake was OK, and the vanilla ice cream seemed to have freezer burn, so that was disappointing. But it will not stop me from coming back. I 100% recommend this place, and my friend and I will make it one of our go-tos.

It's a birthday celebration week and we're craving BBQ. Thanks to Yelp, we found Smoke by Crunch…read more First, I must say don't get intimidated by the simplicity of the front mirrored windows. You must get in there to try some fantastic briskets, wings, and good food. The people at the counter were great. We ordered there and it didn't take long to have our food ready to go. While waiting for our food, people dining in had orders burgers and it look very good and tones of fries. When we went home, we kept raving how much the food tastes so good especially the brisket. It was perfectly tender, meaty, with the fat and meat ratio just right, and not oily at all. Anyways, so happy this restaurant is close by that has fantastic BBQ and many other food options too. There are ample of parking. Food does not disappoint.

Truly great. I wanted everything on the menu cause it's all good…read more Bring the entire mishpacha. Go up to the counter and place your order with the nice and efficient cashier. Grab a seat at one of the several tables. The food will be delivered to your table in short order. Try not to order everything on the menu, serving sizes are large. Each item had a unique and delicious flavor. Nice new clean environment, kept so by the cashier. More than adequate seating and parking.

A hidden gem in an office building (Wi-fi building) on McCormick! Definitely would not know there…read morewas a restaurant in this area but a pleasant surprise. It's a kosher restaurant with sushi as well. We got the BBQ Brisket Flatbread, The Mac Crispy Sandwich + Fries, and The Nashville Crispy Sandwich + Sweet Potato Fries. Food was delicious but on the pricier side. Would recommend splitting the food. Honestly even the flatbread would be enough to fill two people alone. Service was friendly and the seating area is in a separate room. They have a Paris type of aesthetic.

This place is excellent. . .if you can find it :) It is inside an office building , go in the side…read moredoor. I do not keep kosher, but went with a relativew who does. The food was excellent by any standard. Each item is a creative mix of ingredients and flavors. The serive is very friendly. Shimon makes great suggestions. The setting is not fancy, but the food is! Burgers to beef wellington.

My employer hired Circle Chicago again to honor our maintenance staff again this year…read more They came early to set up in one of our small parking lot with picnic tables, chairs, and buffets. We had salads (4 different kinds), guacamole, sausages and varieties of hamburger patties. Of course, there were fresh fruits and desserts. I had a turkey burger pattie plus slices of fresh jalapeños. The turkey pattie was very juicy and tasty. I also help myself to a piece of brownie that was fudgy and delicious. But, let me tell you about the staff. They are the kindliest group of folks I have the privilege to know. I did not see them waver working under the sun/heat once. I am sure we will be hiring them again.

Stopped here for a work related event…read more Good was great Staff were friendly. Even the cook came out to say hello to me. But be advised it's buried in the corner so keep an eye out if you're headed there so you don't drive by it

Great Argentinian steakhouse. Staff were friendly and they had a good selection of options on the…read moremenu. I love a good steak, and they cooked mine to perfection. Prices can be a bit expensive but it's worth it for the quality.

Following my experience with Ken's Diner & Grill, I discovered Sarah's Brick Oven listed within the…read more'People also viewed' section of its yelp page. Out of several other restaurants listed, Sarah's was the only one that captured my interest, plus it was a restaurant that I had not visited before in Skokie. Sarah's Brick Oven itself is linked to Sarah's Tent, a market for kosher products that is located where Oakton St connects with N Crawford Ave in Skokie. And in spite of it being linked to Sarah's Tent, there is an acceptable number of parking spots available. After entering and having plenty of time to look at the menu above the counter, and even on the laminated menu, I was acknowledged shortly after the customer ahead of me had finished ordering. I took an interest in the impossible burger after contemplating between the truffle mac & pizza, and the norma jean burger after I noticed that the impossible burger came with barbecue, onion rings, and served on a pretzel bun! And it was completed within a reasonable timeframe. I opted out of dine-in, choosing to take my order to go because I had errands I needed to complete, plus I did not want to be in the area long. Moreover, the restaurant appeared clean, and the atmosphere gave off a very relaxed vibe. There were a number of tables with seats inside of the dining area, and I must say that I adored the interior, and the ceiling decoration which gave off sukkot vibes. As for the food, other than my jaw popping because I had to open my mouth wide to take a bite of that stacked impossible burger, I enjoyed the satisfying taste of it once I had gotten settled in for the evening. It was delicious! And I most definitely recommend it if you are having trouble identifying something to try on the menu at Sarah's. Being that I had a good experience, I would gladly re-visit Sarah's Brick Oven again whenever in the Skokie area. Or maybe I will just make a visit solely for it, tehehe. Service: 4 | Atmosphere: 4 | Food: 5 Recommendations: truffle mac & pizza, norma jean burger, impossible burger, pestorella, spinach almondina, black forest, eggplant shakshuka pizza, truffle alfredo, koh panghan pasta, eggplant lasagna, sicilian panini, avocado sandwich, omelette sandwich, sarah's acai bowl, tropical bowl, or crispy sweet potato salad. ~ To live well is to eat well. ~ Thomas G

On a Sunday afternoon, starting to shop for Passover, we decided to go to the Hungarian Market (now…read morecalled Hungarian By Sarah's Tent). We were hungry and opted to try Sarah's Brick Oven. It's in the same parking lot. If you aren't familiar with Kosher Restaurants, since you cannot mix milk and meat, there are dairy restaurants and meat restaurants. So, no meat here. They have a cute dining room and the orthodox or Chasidim are behind the counter and in the kitchen to ensure the laws of Kashrut are being done correctly. You order at the counter, pay, and pick your meal up at the counter when it's ready. My wife had an Italian Panini and I ordered Eggplant Shakshuka. The presentation of both dishes was fabulous. And, they were really delicious. Pricing is a bit high because, well, Kosher food costs more. I have to admit that the food was well worth the few extra dollars. Definitely a must try for anyone curious. It's very good.

I tried their slice pizza and the lentil soup. Both were delicious! The pizza crust had a good…read morecrisp. The lentil soup is worth ordering. I also saw that they have dairy free cheese but it's only when ordering whole pizzas.

Terrific menu updates including great selection for breakfast…read more Very short wait time and the food is outstanding.

I had the pleasure of dining at Shallots Bistro while in Chicago on buainess. I was with a…read morecolleague who is Kosher, and several other friends had recommended Shallots. The menu is complete with options for just about anyone, and we tried a little of everything! The Grazing Platter is an excellent place to start, and the Carpaccio with Arugula is spectacular. We had some sushi as well, and it was very well done. The hero of the evening was the Surprise Steak! Unbelievable!!! Our server was very attentive and gave excellent recommendations! And the restaurant is well decorated and comfortable. Definitely worth the drive from downtown, and I will be recommending Shallots to anyone who keeps Kosher, along with anyone that desires a tremendous dining experience! Well done!!!

I have no idea why anyone would give this place one star. We went this afternoon for lunch and the…read morefood was delicious. We had the Branzino which was tasty and plentiful. In fact, I took half of it home for another meal. We split the dessert - chocolate chip cookie with ice cream (pareve) and chocolate sauce - to die for. The waitress, Olga, was more than pleasant, she was competent and friendly and it was a pleasure to be her customer. The restaurant was beautiful and the booths are very private and comfortable. We will go back here in a second. Not too many great restaurants around these days. This is a gem!!

I was excited to try this diner. walking in you are thrown back decades with the old booth type…read moreseating and counter with old soda machines. Unfortunately the service seems dated as well. No one to tell you what todo. So we followed folks to the counter and after asking got a menu and sat down. Lots of regulars at this place. Seemed like they aged in place. The food is just okay. I had the burger baby a half lb. of beef. A huge sandwich with everything but flavor. hunh the texture of the beef was a little off. The onion rings were crispy but also missing the onion flavor. Wife had the jumbo dog with curly fries. A huge dog again just okay. Hermes would have been a better choice. A huge disappointment. Staff weren't unfriendly just unengaged. They all seemed bored. The prices were high. $40+ for the food and drink.

In town to see family in Skokie and go to the Wildcats game in Evanston with a group of friends…read more This is the quintessential Sunday afternoon diner. The Pastrami on rye was phenomenal. We saw a lot of burgers and chicken dishes going out. The ambience was comfy cozy and the people very welcoming. Most of these family run operations are a great find. We're here a few more days, I'm hoping we can stop back in!