Yum yum yum yum--this place is a palace of flavor! Authentic cuisine in a warm atmosphere with…read morefantastically friendly folk; Anthony said the entire menu is based on his mom's recipes--so it makes a lot of sense why everything has that only heart-warming flavors that only a home-cooked meal can have. Everything tastes exceptional from the dolmas to the Arabian coffees

Cedar Palace was absolutely hands down some of the best Mediterranean food I've ever had! Do NOT…read morepass this up if you have the chance to dine here! The place is so cute and cozy, and the chandeliers are so beautiful! It does seem to fill up pretty quickly as there isn't ample seating, so check them out a little early if you plan to dine in. The staff were awesome. The way they move through the restaurant, take orders, and how they interact with guests just shows how much pride they have in this place. We decided to get the combo, and it really was enough for two! The hummus was delicious, the salads were so perfectly seasoned, and the meat was absolutely perfect. Definitely check this place out!

The food was excellent. the cod braised in butter with grilled cabbage was delicious. The duck…read moreconfit was perfectly cooked and the lentils that came with it were the best I"ve ever had. On the negative side I found the decor while fundamentally well designed a bit dreary. What drove us crazy was that not only did the waiters give a recitation of the contents of the food when it was presented ( it was swift but unnecessary) BUT the waiter began to recite the entire menu ...line by line vegetable, animal , and mineral..I stopped him after two minutes telling himself that we knew how to read and we would simply ask him any questions ,if we had any. I don't no who came up with this ridiculous practice.

go for the pastries…read more.. the entrees are really just "ok" but a great ambiance and fantastic service so i could absolutely be convinced to dine in again. someone please tell me where i can find a good shakshuka. i 100% believed this would be the place but it was a watered down, bland bowl of tomatoes :( maybe that's what shakshuka is? maybe it's just not for me? but i struggle to find anything else worth the price tag. all of the savory vegi items were potato heavy so that left me staring at the pastry counter. not a great spot for the carb conscious :) the pastries are divine - i already plan on heading back just to devour more.

My friend recommended this place and so glad we were able to try! Was feeling a little nibbly in…read morethe afternoon and this was the perfect fix! Mt friend and I split the chicken shawarma sandwich and some side falafels. We loved it! Inside is small with only a couple seating areas. We ordered our food to go and it took about 5-10 minutes. The sandwich was delicious and falafel had great seasonings and good crisp. The prices were so affordable! Such wonderful quality for what you pay! Would definitely recommend and come back!

5/5 easy. Falafel had the perfect amount of sauce, was moist…read moreand crisp, flavorful, not too spongey, everything about it was done perfectly down to the pita. The pita doesn't drip or get soggy, they leave an extra flap of bread in the bottom. Perfect way to end the sandwich. Ambience is cool, they have a full buffet. Definitely many options for food, especially for vegetarians! The baklava assortment was delicious, but having a good Turkish and Greek baklava near me, I'm not sure if I'd get it again. Service is unbelievably fast and fresh!

We tried the tasting menu at Galit. The Masabacha Hummus with Naan was excellent and one of my…read morefavorites of the night. The hummus was incredibly creamy and flavorful. I also really enjoyed the Salatim, especially the pickled vegetables, peaches, and labneh, although the baba ganoush wasn't as much of a favorite for me. The Summer Squash was another standout. There were so many different flavors and textures in the dish, and everything worked really well together. I didn't try the Iraqi Kubbeh Halab, but my dinner companions really enjoyed it. The Yemenite Kreplach was one of the more unique dishes of the night. It was good and interesting to try, but it didn't completely wow me. I also didn't try the Lobster, but my dinner companion said it was amazing. The presentation was beautiful, especially with the couscous. The Chocolate Babka was probably my favorite part of the meal. It was incredibly soft with rich, delicious flavors. I would absolutely order it again.

Food was excellent. Service by the team was well done. Courses were appropriate and portions…read morealmost too big but were flavorful. Only issue was at the end of the night: we got the bill and signed our receipt, and as we were finishing coffee- hostess came up to us asking us to clear the table to she can seat the next guests. I expect slightly more than a 10 min grace period to finish a coffee and use the bathroom and reflect on a meal at a Michelin restaurant. If she waited 5 minutes we would've already been gone.

best middle eastern food I have ate in in the USA chicken shawarma and the hummus was great 5 starsread more

Good "bang for buck" would be an understatement when describing this place. The quality of the food…read moreat Falafel & Grill is absolutely OUTSTANDING, and comes at a beyond reasonable price. As typical for a counter serve, this facility is no thrills but it's kept very clean and the service is straightforward and great. We've gone back here a few times and have never had an issues with wait time, which is impressive as it can get pretty busy with orders. We've tried both the Chicken Kabob Plate and the Kifta Kabob Plate and both were fantastic. They truly make the meat here the PERFECT tenderness - probably the softest and juiciest chicken I've had in the city!!! The hummus and falafel that the Plate meals come with are also delicious. 10000% recommend for a casual Mediterranean meal or takeout

This is by far my most visited food place in Chicago because I love their falafel so much. I would…read morenot be surprised if everything else on the menu is great, but I've never gotten past the falafel because it's pretty hard to pass up. Incredible prices, too. Thank you to everyone here who has made and served me falafel lol I appreciate you!

Can never go wrong with either option whether if it's chicken or lamb. Food at sultans is always…read moretasty and affordable. Service is fast, and the interior is always clean with good music playing.

Food was so good. Falafel sandwich and schwarma sandwich were both delicious. Service was quick…read moreand friendly. Patio seating was a nice bonus on a good evening out.

With F-16 Fighting Falcons (jets) flying overhead on a practice round getting ready for the Chicago…read moreAir Show tomorrow, my group of four settled into to an outdoor table at the Old Jerusalem Restaurant for lunch. As our table was shaking from the thrust of six jets flying at 600-700 mph we dove into Jerusalem's very Middle East menu. I had their Hommos with Chicken Entree which was a blend of chick peas and tahini Hommos with Chicken and served with Lebanese bread. This was really (really) good. My three lunch mates also loved what they got. Old Town just west of Lincoln Park is making a very huge impression on the restaurant scene. Old Jerusalem is certainly part of this movement!

I got delivery from here, interesting take on middle eastern food. I go the falafel wrap, with…read morehummus, it did not come with many veggies on it, the falafel itself was quite dry and the hummus was not very flavorful. My partner got a falafel plate. He liked the meal. He also got a salad, which he reports was good. I also got some French fries with tahini and extra garlic sauce. Overall average.

Let's start with the good stuff - tasty bowls that offer a large serving size. The rice was also…read morereally good. It came with hummus (more on that later) and sauces. The not so good - the hummus to me was tasteless and you don't get to customize your bowl. I prefer spicy and there were not jalapeños offered. The red chili sauce I used entirely and it offered so- so spice. I would certainly eat here again, but I would probably be more vocal about what I want extra of for my salad!

Delicious food; the extra sauces are worth it. Tzatziki, garlic, hot sauce....all so goodread more

Just went here to order a gyro sandwich for $12 and received the tiniest portion I have ever…read morereceived from a local Mediterranean place. Have to be honest the price doesn't match the food you receive. I know at least 3 nearby places that give you way more for the same or less price. Please work on your portion sizes or else your place isn't worth it Also had a friend order separately and the workers never called out his order. He had to ask if his order ready and it was just sitting on the counter for 8 mins already at that point. Do better

They've made me a customer for life and I will tell everyone to go to their restaurant for as long…read moreas I talk about Chicago. This restaurant is 50+ years old and has been in the same location for that long too. The inside is a bit darker and there are very few windows but they have ambient lighting and music playing that doesn't make your really realize it. There is a lot of seating for smaller and larger groups. The service is some of the best I've had. The owner, Max, personally comes to take your order depending on the rush and he is so sweet to recommend dishes. The food itself is so flavorful and all of the proteins fall right off the bone. They were also able to accommodate a big group and were so kind to play music and serve cake for my birthday! Truly one of those spots where you will leaving feeling full in your stomach and your heart

Amazing food! While visiting Chicago we've found Pars Cove by chance and very happy we did. The…read moreentire experience was amazing. Service was excellent, food was so delicious we couldn't stop eating and even ordered to go. Every was fresh and uniquely prepared. Truly a gem worth coming back.