Their shawarma is so delicious, I have been getting it every few weeks. Located inside Naperville…read moreFresh Market, you can find a variety of hot foods from Russian and other Central Asian/Eastern European cuisine and they'll heat up the piroshkis and shawarmas for you. The lady behind the cashier is so friendly, it makes the ordering experience unforgettable. There are 2-3 tables and chairs against the wall if you want to sit and eat. Again, it is inside a supermarket so offers more of a grab and go/food court vibe. Consider buying a drink from the market if you want to sit and chow down.

Hard to find but chebureki and pirogi, plov were very good. Will go again and try more staff.read more

highly suspect of former Players location. wanted to try local. Delicious..pizza great wood fire…read moreand inexpensive. pasta great along with Beef Stroganoff. Great for families, great service. telling my friends.

Good food and friendly service! Beef stroganoff was solid. Pizza was tasty and the Goose Island…read morewas cold and complimented the meal well. Cheese burger was very good as well. In the spirit of the old Tap House Grill or a slightly less fancy Greenwood, it is great to have a nice bar and grill in Highland Park again to treat the family to a nice night out!

Tired of the same dull, old menu selections? I was. That's why when given the option to select…read morethe restaurant for my Birthday dinner I chose Ararat. Tucked unassumingly in a shopping mall in Mundelein, Ararat is a tiny hidden gem. With only about an 8 table dining room, it is a cozy, intimate venue, with a huge and amazing menu, featuring Armenian cuisine. A party of 4, we ordered drinks, 3 appetizers, and an entree for each of us. The portions were generous, delicious, and we probably over-ordered by at least one appetizer, but we wanted to sample and share as many dishes as possible. We began with glasses of tasty Armenian apricot wine. Our appetizers came out in sequence rather than all at once, starting with Italian Lady's Fingers. A mixed salad of cooked bell peppers, nuts, onion and prunes. Very good. Next we were served Khorovats, Armenian style grilled eggplant . Also an excellent dish. Last was beef and lamb dumplings, Khinkili. One of these large, juicy dumplings could have been almost half a meal by itself. I've tried khinkili in a number of restaurants, and these were the best I've eaten. Our entrees were Steak Kebab, Lamb Kebab, Lamb Rice Pilaf, and Frikasse, a chicken, mushroom, vegetable in sour cream sauce dish. All were very good, and were were saddened that we were all too full to try any of their baked goods desserts. The meal was excellent, the small dining room comfy and the service very good. One word of caution: If you plan to dine here you must be patient. Dishes were served as they were prepared, and apparantly little if anything is prepared in advance. The advantage is hot, fresh, and tasty dishes. The disadvantage is that there was a 10 minute delay between service of the 1st and 4th entree. We were in no hurry, so we did not mind. Also we were sharing our selection. For a casual, relaxed, delicious dining adventure I highly recommend Ararat.

Like eating grandmas . I come solely for chebureki and I am never disappointed. Go to the deli for…read moresweets and other treats on the way home. Daughter loves borscht. Kid friendly and not upscale just a good hearty meal

Jibek Jolu was all I could ask for to relive my time in Kyrgyzstan!! As soon as I walked in, I saw…read morethe familiar design, camels, and all the detail that transported me out of Chicago, yay!! It's so refreshing when a restaurant can do this! I wanted my family to experience a glimpse of Kyrgyz food, so of course we ordered all the things only a local would know about ! Shout out to our guide during our trip- he made sure we tried lots of cuisine that was all the way Kyrgyz food! The crispy eggplant is a must and is my favorite ! The eggplant is light and the sauce that is drenched on top is perfect to balance the fried crispy exterior. Next I ordered Samsa, Plov, and lamb kurdock. My husband ordered the beef rib and mash potatoes. Not the most Kyrgyz but he did try everything and loved it all! If you want a taste of central Asian cuisine please come to Jibek Jolu! Don't forget the honey cake!

Ambiance is nice. You can really tell there's a little community that goes there a lot. The…read morelocation is kind of quaint, you can totally miss it on a corner at the end of the downtown plaza if you're not paying attention. I definitely felt a little underdressed but it's not technically a super fancy place but i would recommend dressing up. The night i went there was also live music, which was so nice! Exploring the menu was awesome because some of the food was very new to me and I wish there was a way for me to order and try more than just one dish. I had the Rice Plov which was SO GOOD!!! I had never even heard of it before until i came here! Would definitely recommend coming here to try at least once!

Obsessed. This place is amazing. Dmitry was making sure everything was excellent, which it was. He…read moreimmediately made us feel like family. I would recommend this place in the evening. Bring an appetite. We got so many amazing menu items. If you're looking for a place to grab a drink, they have a nice bar. We were here on Saturday night and they had live music (violinist). Amazing! 5 star Update: came back and food & service was spectacular again.

This is the best place to find Eastern European cuisine. The staff is very friendly and helpful…read more Especially with guests who are not familiar with the Russian names of dishes on the menu. My personal advice is to order their Caesar salad, it's just amazing, I finally found guys who make it with the right sauce and not mayo. The snacks are also good. Bring your friends, especially if they want to try Russian food. Oh yeah, the reviews below are absolute lies. It looks like someone is eliminating competitors in this way, or is taking revenge for something. I can't find any other explanation for that bs...

Great food at a great price with a beautiful ambiance! Service is also very nice and they had a…read morebig tv to watch the world cup as well

Great food with lots of options. The beef and lamb are SO juicy and tender. House made drinks are…read morespecial and delicious. All ingredients are fresh with no artificial flavors, cooked to perfection! Epic for taste buds

Great DoorDash deals during happy hour! I ordered the grilled Atlantic salmon filet with two sides…read more Mashed potatoes and the tomato bisque. The mashed potatoes were very plain but the creamy butter lemon sauce on the salmon helped out the taste of the potatoes. The soup was incredible, smoky and sweet with a little texture. Overall great price, I spent $20 with delivery and DoorDash tip! I was expecting a smaller sized soup, I was surprised how much they give for just a cup size.

Service was great. Young man took the time to explain everything to us. Calamari appetizer very…read moregood. Not too overcooked. Steak wrap very tasty and plenty to share. Highlight of the meal was the Chicken Marsala. Large portion and probably the best chicken dish I ever had. Haven't stopped raving about the meal to others. Definitely worth trying.

My friend and I have been wanting to try caviar so we decided to check out Russian Tea Time after…read moretaking a look at the menu. We started off with the caviar which came with blintzes on the side, egg salad, chopped onions, and sour cream. We ordered a bottle of champagne that was the perfect combination. We wanted to try a bunch of different items so we decided to split the Russian Tea Time platter for two as we were able to try some appetizers and then the entree plate included beef stroganoff, stuffed cabbage and chicken kebab. Everything was so tasty! My favorite food was the caviar, stuffed cabbage and for dessert we split the honey cake. The inside of the restaurant looked nicer in person than the photos I had seen online. The ambiance was sophisticated and serene. Our server was very attentive and they were quick to clear any dirty plates.

This is a great place to eat before the CSO, which is right next door. It was a cool night so there…read moreis nothing better than a cup of Borscht. The potato verenikeis were a good appetizer. The menu has classic Eastern European food. I love a stuffed cabbage roll but theirs is a little sweeter than my mom's Hungarian version, but one is a meal. The classic beef stroganoff met expectations and so did the Chicken Kiev. For dessert we had the Vareniki with cherry sauce. It's a delightful place and there is parking across the street. The wine list is limited as I didn't see any reds.

Amazing authenticity and fantastic execution!…read more Central Asian cuisine absolutely shines in every dish. This place presents pride and quality! The dough is thin the meat is tender the vegetables are cooked to perfection! Best lagman I ever had, Monty were juicy and delicious, excellent carrot salad-- love love love! Fantastic service, pregnant lady from Kyrgyzstan treated us graciously even though they were closing she made us feel welcome!

Love this place! Food is amazing! It is very cozy and staff are friendly…read more Every dish is delicious and the portion size is huge! My friend who I dragged to this place was talking about inviting our other friends here after the meal because it is so good! We came a little later than usual dinner time. Parking was still a challenge, but i was able to find a free spot eventually.