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    Roti

    4.1 (127 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Skirt Steak & Brussels Bowl
    D M.

    We had a brief time before boarding a boat for the architectural tour, so we headed over to Roti for a healthy lunch. We had the steak and Brussels sprouts bowl. It was delicious and filling for two people. Service was prompt and courteous, and food was tasty. The ambiance is casual, and the place clean and tidy.

    Jasmine L.

    This place was amazing. I was not expecting to like it as much as I did. I ended up building my own bowl with rice, greens, chicken, and a ton of different veggies. The portions are SO big, and they do not skimp out on meat protein portions at all. I really liked how the bowl came with a side of freshly baked pita bread. It was soooo good. The employees were super nice and efficient when building the bowl. The place is casual but with so much nautral light because of the ceiling high windows. There were some tables and booths, but they were taken. So we ended up sitting at the small high tables overlooking the streets near the window, which was a great place to eat and people watch. Will definitely come back here and try more of their bowls and proteins

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    Ian C.

    I was back in Chicago for a conference (after having lived here for 3 years) and had to come back to Roti, as it used to be a weekly go-to lunch spot. Pros - The quantity of the food hasn't changed where you can still get your bowl filled to the brim and they don't skimp! (It's a little more than Chipotle, withva bowl, a pita, and a drink being $18.) - The speed of service was great. From the time I walked in until I was seated was less than 5- minutes which was great. Cons - The pita was DRY! (Granted I did go at about 11:30a, but still super dry.) The chicken also could have used a bit more spice/Flavoring. - The customer service also wasn't the best, but things change, so could have been worse!

    Emma B.

    Food here is good! But the name confuses me Roti is Indian not Mediterranean! Then they serve the bowls with a pita. Love all the different toppings you can put on your bowl. Harissa Chicken is great. The pita is great. Ended up coming here twice in one trip and the last trip they were out of pitas but still charged you full price. Restaurant is designed for solo diners to grab lunch but still has areas for couples of groups to dine together.

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    Ellen S.

    Wanted to have a light dinner before seeing a show at the Goodman Theater and decided to try Roti, which is a quick walk away. We each ordered the Harissa Chopped Chicken Salad, and OMG was it delicious! The chicken was extremely juicy and flavorful, and all of the veggies in the salad were fabulous. Even though it was dinnertime, the veggies were all crisp and fresh. The salad was served with plush, warm pita bread - yum! Seating was limited, and there was a steady stream of customers, but no one had to wait for a table, and the staff was really nice. I'm already thinking that the next time I'm in Chicago, I'll want to return to Roti.

    Build Your Own Salad (IG: @speakthefood)
    Tina L.

    Food// Great portion sizes and reminds me of Cava in California but Roti has whole chickpeas as a side, falafel with some whole pieces of chickpeas, olives, tahini and red pepper as a dressing, crispy pita crisps no extra charge along with pita. Some downsides in comparison to Cava: -They do charge more for half salad and half grain for a bowl. -1 type of hummus but have other sauces and different toppings ie olives and pickles Service// Super quick and easy to build your own bowl. Restroom requires a code and water cups on the side Ambiance// Plenty of seating, clean and good grub that's affordable

    Build Your Own Salad
    Philip M.

    Wow, I don't think I've been to a Roti before. They're great! We had a salad and a salad and grain bowl. We had the veggies with 2-falafel add-on, but they have chicken and salmon too. They have a large selection of toppings and sauces that are all included. It is all fresh and the place is clean. They were super good and filling. I look forward to our next visit.

    Falafel greens and grains bowl with veggies, hummus, and hot honey harissa
    Amanda H.

    The service was great! Ordered the greens and grains falafel bowl. They were out of falafel so after a short wait we got it hot and fresh. The employee even brought it out to our table. Food was delicious. The hot honey harissa was super good though not really as spicy as I hoped. My only complaints are the dining area was a little dirty and the music was a little loud.

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    3 years ago

    Delicious veggie bowl with a variety of toppings and friendly staff - the cauliflower rice option is especially yummy

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    Great, flavorful, wholesome food. Delightful staff. Sorry there's not a way to tip them.

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    thanks for stopping by, shannon! hope to see you again soon (:

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    Looks absolutely delicious. Can't wait to have you back soon.

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    Always my go to when I dont want to cook. Be careful- the red sauce is hot! But oh so delicious.

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    Thanks for the great review, Brent! Hope to see you again soon.

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    Nice fresh ingredients, lots of choices and healthy things to chose from. We had lunch there and the food was really good!

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    Thanks so much for the awesome review, Sydney!

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