Looking for a casual eatery serving flavorful, healthy food in a New York minute? Roti Modern Med is the spot you're seeking. I recently popped in en route to an event. Everyone knows that passing on decadent passed appetizers is easier when you bring a full stomach to the party! And so I did. I ordered a Roti salad topped with the marinated and grilled chicken kebab along with fresh veggies, hummus, cabbage slaw, feta, sumac onions (nom), tahini and garlic sauce. And I was so excited to learn they offer a gluten-free pita! My colorful salad really hit the spot in terms of flavor, though they could have used a more generous touch with the toppings. However, the gluten-free pita disappointed. It tasted like it was underdone - it easily could have used a few more minutes in the oven. My favorite pita breads have a slightly charred exterior and are a bit crisp on the outside and chewy inside. Still, I have to applaud Roti for the effort as it's near impossible to find restaurants that make gluten-free pita bread! I'll definitely be back and look forward to trying a rice plate next time. read more

Great price and good quality! The employees were very helpful since I rarely get Mediterranean food. Very clean nice looking restaurant. I would definitely recommend Roti. Also it's really healthy so I don't feel guilty with the large portions! read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is fresh and amazing. Can't go wrong with the price, lots of options to fill your bowl with and you can fill your bowl up with everything. The place is very clean inside, free wifi and the proteins quality is top-notch. read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I was very skeptical about eating at this place with a group of friends. I have always been told that Mediterranean food was very bland, but one of our friends insisted that the food here was amazing. I was definitely sold. The food was very delicious and exceeded my expectations of Mediterranean food. I highly recommend this place. Give it a chance if you are skeptical of Mediterranean food like me. On the plus, I didn't know what most of the items were because it didn't look like anything I was familiar with, but the workers were very patient with me and explained what each item was. read more

omg. how do i get one of these down in florida!!! i LOVVVVVVE this place! basically, its like a mediterranean chipotle. except way more delicious than actual chipotle and makes you feel all good and healthy. on top of it all, its affordable! read more

Returned and got something that wasn't intended to be a kid's meal so I was very pleased this time around. Line still moves quickly even at the hell that is lunch hour rush. read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I stopped going to roti for a while because their portions were such a rip off for what you pay for. But this location opened up near my office and I wanted to give it a shot again. And it was really good. The portions were decent again. However here's another example of a company/restaurant trying to make a good impression on their customers and then once they get loyal customers they try to rip you off. I just came back from roti furious. There's literally only 4 pieces of chicken and I paid $10 for it. I'm so sick of these rich greedy cheap establishments. I'm done with this place. See the picture for proof. read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The food is good as it usually is. This review is regarding a particular employee (one who initially takes orders, didn't catch name unfortunately), who looked extremely irritated, tossing and slapping food on plates, and glaring at customers. She eventually asked me for my topping choices, and within a second walked away without a second word or look. This occurred around 1:15 on 9/11/19, and was not isolated to me. People have bad days all the time, but please don't bring that negative nonsense to your work and throw it on others. read more

Excellent Medley Salad. This is a perfect salad, fresh vegetables, chicken and nicely seasoned.

These morons suddenly decided it'd be smart to dump all of the side sauces you order into the bowl, completely ruining it. I just ordered from Uber eats and added a note specifically asking that they do not dump the sauces in the bowl and leave them in side plastic cups like they always have in the past. Apparently that is just too much to ask from these geniuses and they dumped all of the sauce in the bowl anyway. Just an utter lack of common sense. I can't speak for all Roti's but this one in particular is garbage. Do not ever go here, unless you like all of your side sauces mixed into the bowl with no control over the quantity. Barf. read more

Decent place to go if you want a fast casual Mediterranean place. The options you get here are good although I do have to say the food is a little dry. If you ask for olive oil and drizzle it on top, it makes it much better. People are friendly and all but sometimes you do get unwanted visitors in the restaurant. read more

This is good hummus! I'm picky about my Middle Eastern food, but this is delicious. It reminded me of how we are traveling to places in Jerusalem, Haifa and Nazareth. Lots of chopped salads with all kinds of fresh veggies in a citrus dressing. Their roasted broccoli was my favorite. The falafel had great flavor though the texture was soft. I didn't try the meat but I'll come back after Lent. The location, friendly service and cleanliness were all a bonus! Prices compared to Chipotle. read more

This a small, easy place for a quick Mediterranean bite. I've only been here once but had a good experience. Ordering was super fast and I loved the selection of sauces/dressing they had. The portion is a good size for sharing. The rice and chicken were very flavorful and I was left feeling full but not unhealthy or gross (which is a difficult balance to achieve). No complaints! read more

I went during their opening. should give them the benefit of the doubt considering this, however, the rice was cold and crunchy and some bits of the veggies were browning. I love the flavor of the chicken. especially with the red pepper sauce. the chicken and the couscous are amazing. read more

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I am not big on Mediterranean cuisine but the way they make it, definitely enjoyed my taste buds! :)

got a bowl. ate it all. delicious. every. last. morsel. affordable, filling. For $13, it's really good, given the price of food these days. totally recommend. the falafel is gluten-free, super delicious. read more

When I went in to find out they no longer serve couscous I left. That is what I liked about Roti now it is the same as any other restaurant that you go into and choose your selections. Not ever going back. Your couscous kept me coming in. read more

I visit lake and Michigan daily and my experience has been amazing. Luis Rubio and his team are always about great costumer experience, and they are doing an amazing job at it!! Not only does #Roti has food that loves me back BUT THEY ALSO HAVE EXPERIENCE THAT LOVES ME BACK !!! I have enough trust in Luis's team that I always recommend my friends and my own clients to visit Roti @ Lake & Michigan and they always have nothing but positive feed back . THANK YOU ROTI FOR MY AMAZING EXPERIENCE ! read more

Stumbled across this place as an option for a quick and easy lunch that we could order and pick up. We ordered a chicken roti sandwich and a chicken kebob sandwich; both were quite large and absolutely delicious. There were several options for extra stuff to add to each one (for no additional charge)-- the lemon oregano pickles and dill cucumber sauce were both amazing. Of the two, I preferred the laffa wrap over the pita pocket option, but both were great. And don't cheat yourself; pitch for the piece of baklava for $1.35 -- you will not regret it! read more

I got the falafel rice plate with all the toppings. It was so so delicious and very filling. I hope I have the opportunity to go again!

Visited with my wifE as per of our honeymoon in Chicago, and this was AMAZING!!! The chicken kabob was fantastic, and the flavors are strong. If you love all things Mediterranean, or want to try for the first time, do yourself a favor and stop by for a vi read more

Roti - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Modern place, great staff, easy to read menu, delicious food. Falafel is awesome! I was craving another one after I left.

Ordered catering for a family event for an 11:30 pickup today. I show up at 11:40 in a rush and am asked to wait for 10 minutes just to be told that my prepaid pickup order was given to grub hub. I was told that they were trying to call grub hub to see if they could bring my food back after lord knows how long they've had it. That's definitely not safe or professional. I ended up being 30 minutes late to my event that I was hosting because I had to wait for them to remake everything. No credit no refund no discount offered. Very disappointing and stressful considering the order was about $200. Horrible customer service read more

Food was fresh and healthy and delicious! I got a plate with half/half kale salad and rice. Staff was friendly and very helpful!

Good Food but they got rid of cilantro and the wrap. Bad ideas. Pricing jacked up since Covid but inspite of all this still not a bad place for a good meal but you will have to pay hefty for it. Enjoy! read more

I was initially skeptical of this place. Roti is a type of Indian bread, and Indian cuisine is far removed from Mediterranean food, so it seemed that there was come cultural and geographic confusion in the name. But...the food is quite good. What distinguishes Roti from other "make your own bowl" type places is that the ingredients are much tastier and fresher. The vegetable toppings and sauces, in particular, were very flavorful and I got almost all of them (they don't limit the veggie toppings, just the protein choice). Service was fast and friendly both days that I went (both on the weekend) and the place is clean, in an excellent location (close to Michigan Ave). read more

Great spot if you are looking for a tasty, but pretty heathy, quick meal. My go to is the rice dish which has never steered me wrong, but the salad has also looked good. I would definitely recommend trying the garlic sauce as well as the hotter sauces. The place can get pretty busy being so close to apartments, the park, and businesses. So, it is a great idea to order ahead online rather than waiting once you get there. read more

Delicious, fresh, healthy food when you are on the go and don't have a lot of time to eat. I had a plate and everything was delicious.

Not from the area but visit pretty frequently. Anyways, placed the order through Yelp and was pretty quick yet correct order. Took the salad with falafels and I'm usually very disappointed by falafels when I'm traveling but they were amazing. There are a lot of toppings to choose from, which was nice. Also, the place looked very clean as well as very nice employees. read more

I ordered Grub Hun delivery to my hotel room and it arrived on time, and correct. The food quality was great and delicious. A much healthier alternative to all the pizza, hotdogs and burgers I had been eating on my trip to Chicago read more

Today was my second time coming to Roti, and I suggested it for lunch with my group of friends. I really enjoyed Roti my first time, and the second time was also just as good. For 9 dollars, you can get a chicken roti, or chicken kebob (or both, which is what I did). The chicken is well flavored, and tastes delicious. I do wish that they do give a bit more rice, but nonetheless I was still full and satisfied by the end of the meal. I got all of the sides they offer, such as hummus, tomatoes and cucumbers, vegetable slaw, and some others. If you want quick and personalized Mediterranean food, I would always suggest Roti! I did have a bad stomachache after...but I'm not sure if that was the Roti or not... read more

Recently moved to Chicago, Roti Modern Mediterranean on Lake was our first sit down meal in the city. I ordered the Chicken Roti, the sandwich was huge, perfectly seasoned, and amazingly delish!! ALL the staff were extremely friendly, and all about customer service, and satisfaction! I've worked with the public my entire life, and I can say, their service highly impressed me. We STRONGLY recommend this place, and I guarantee you, we will be back!! read more

For a while I'd been off Roti, not really due to any issues with the food but because I worked at a place where this was constantly on order, which tends to run anything into the ground. I stopped by this relatively new location on Lake Street, by the Mila apartments, the other day as it was an odd time (between lunch and dinner) and I knew that the crowds of workers would have thinned out by then. This is an assembly line style restaruant with a variety of bases and meats/falafel available from with to choose. I went with the mixed greens and the chicken kabob. It seems like Roti has gone through somewhat of a renaissance, as I could pick as many toppings and sauces as I'd like, free of charge, as I moved down the line. My favorites were the cucumber/feta salad (yes, I know I could make this at home, but sometimes ease and convenience win out). I am also a fan of the large pearl couscous salad. With all of these add ons, I had enough for leftovers. It was a tasty, yet healthy meal that didn't leave me feeling weighed down. read more

Very convenient location, and clean restaurant for a workday lunch. Delicious with healthy ingredients.

Good place for a quick salad. I made a bowl with fresh asparagus, falafel, tahini sauce and yogurt cucumber, mixed veggies, eggplant mix and of course hummus. It came with a pita bread on the side. Was very filling and tasty. The customer service was really good as well. read more

Quick, fresh, great portions and lots of flavor!! Healthy lunch option for travelers and locals alike.

Love this Roti! Came here when I was downtown one day. All Rotis taste the same, like all chipotles do, so that's good. I got the chicken roti rice place and it hit the spot for sure! Love the pita bread that comes with it (for free)! read more

Very filling with awesome vegan options. The falafel is not dry like most places and the vegetable add ons are great nutrition. Also thumbs up for 100% grass-fed and pasture raised beef. read more

I just stopped in there for lunch for first time. SO GOOD! Flavors are fresh n amazing. Very unique place. You can order a salad,wrap or a bowl and then you pick your toppings (like chipotle style). My new favorite place! read more

Be careful in this location. Pickpockets are working it - and I didn't feel the concern when I reported it. Lunch is not the only thing to be aware of in this spot. Lots of "quick" hands in here - and not just on the lunch line. read more