We ordered thinking it was going to be amazing It wasn't…read morethough First off it was very very bland 2nd we didn't get a lot of meat portion 3rd 80% of the box was just stuffed with rice and less meat The food tasted ok Pita bread was good Very nice service though that takes the 1 stars

Food is to die for. Service, if you ain't wit it you can't hang. Ambiance, what does that even mean…read morelol.

I like the Algerian food they made it's delicious Especially the Algerian tacos , chapati and meat…read moregrilled.

First timer! Came in today for lunch and had the falafel sandwich. It came with a size of hummus…read moreand I asked for hot sauce. Naeem the chef was so kind and Cooked a delicious meal. It was so hot and fresh and perfect. I also met the owner Nasser and he was awesome. I love this little gem in Jefferson Park neighborhood. I hope they expand to more locations in the city. Would love to be able to have their food delivered in Logan Square. You can also get their food delivered on all the apps.

The Chicken was super dry and the cucumber salad was not good. Service was really goodread more

They sell POMS and Hawaii enough said lol…read more They also sell fresh meats, tea sets, tagines, and everything else you can need. The prices seemed fair. Stop in and check it out.

I first visited Al Bawadi Grill at their Bridgeview location, and it was an outstanding experience…read more The food was delicious, and the service was exceptional, which is why I kept coming back. I've since visited the Niles location several times. The food has always been consistently excellent, but unfortunately the service has never matched the quality of the kitchen. Today's visit was by far the worst. It took over 10 minutes for our server to come to the table to take our order. Throughout the meal, I had to repeatedly flag her down whenever we needed something. To make matters worse, she seemed to disappear halfway through dinner--I'm assuming she clocked out--because we had to get another server's attention just to receive basic assistance. The food, however, was fantastic. I ordered the Al Bawadi Seafood Mixed Grill, and it absolutely delivered. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. That's what makes this so frustrating. This restaurant serves some of the best Middle Eastern food in the area, but when you're paying premium prices, you expect service that matches the quality of the food. I still recommend the food without hesitation, but the consistently poor service at the Niles location is making it harder to justify returning.

I cannot recommend this restaurant enough. If you are looking for delicious food in a beautiful…read moreroom with excellent service, you've come to the right place. Our server was so kind and never let us make the mistake of ordering the wrong thing. She gave us her recommendations every step of the way and every single one was perfect. What we got: Mint lemonade: 5/5. SO refreshing and delicious. Perfect sweetness and the little bit of pulp you get is great. I only wish there was more of it! Chicken arayes: 4.5/5. Crispy, cheesy, garlicky. Need I say more? Get some extra garlic on the side if you wanna take it up a notch. Fried halloumi: 4/5. These are like a soft mozzarella stick, so tasty. Definitely eat the pickles with them. Lamb chops: 4.5/5. 4 tender lamb chops seasoned beautifully. Definitely recommend the red rice over the yellow if you can handle a little bit of heat. Kanafeh: 5/5. Whoever thought that cheese, sweet syrup, phyllo, and pistachios would go together is a genius. Definitely don't leave without getting this dessert. The salt of the cheese perfectly balances out the sweetness. No notes! And get some peppermint tea to go with it too. And the portion sizes are huge! Definitely get your money's worth here. My only issue is this place is right by my job so now I'm gonna go broke getting food here all the time. But that's a problem I'd love to have!

For a place in a strip mall this is pretty good to be honest. It was a lot better than the…read moreexpectations based on the looks. North Avenue Falafel is located on North Avenue of course, but it's way out west around Oak Park. Has more than just falafel here with lots of classic items. There's options for both meat eaters and vegetarians who will find lots of good things. Came in around lunch and got a combo. It's about $12 for a typical one. They also have a few cheaper lunch specials. Had to get the Falafel Platter. This is the place's signature item after all, so it had to be good, and it was. I came with eight pieces of falafel. Quite a lot for a platter at this price. Lots of good ass stuff on here. There was hummus, Jerusalem salad, pitas, and rice. Falafel is the main thing it seems, but there's actually plenty more. There's side items like salads and soups. Have to make a return trip over here some time and get some more of the falafel and some other items. It's the best at lunch when there's some specials. There's more than just falafel, with a few meaty choices, and lots of choices for vegans and vegetarians.

Not super friendly. The food was odd. The beef kabob platter did not come in a kabob style. The…read moresalad was old. The rice was more like Spanish rice. The garlic sauce was 50 cent. MOST disappointing and odd was the hummus tasted like egg, never had this experience before and I am an average connoisseur of Mediterranean foods.

Love this place for lunch! The lunch specials are great and the portions are huge!…read more This is a pretty good deal. You order at the counter and then sit down. Please know that if you pay with card you pay extra fee, which I didn't know. This is a pretty big portion so I did have leftovers. For one of our lunches we upgraded to the dill rice which wasn't as different from regular rice as I wanted. But when you add sumac it's perfect! This place is bright and airy.

I needed this meal so bad. So delicious and great hospitality. This place is located on a busy…read morestreet but I was able to find street parking no problem during rush hour. When you walk in, you are brought to the dining room to your table but are instructed to order at the counter. The space is big with tons of tables. Vegetarian sampler: We got this to share. Comes with hummus, tahini sauce, falafel x2, persian salad, baba ghanoush, and dolma. Something nice to sample for the table. Everything tasted great. The falafel could've been more crispy. The platter also comes with a basket of pita bread! Combo mix grill #1: For my entree I got the mixed grill and chose both beef and lamb koubideh as my proteins. I really couldn't tell which meat was which since the meat is ground but both were super delicious otherwise. Great flavor. Got the half & half rice (basmati/dill) which is a great choice and I highly recommend. The platter also comes with red onion, a whole roasted tomato, and some butter. If you've been here before, you already know the portion sizes here are massive!!! So great for sharing!

What an awesome experience here on a short layover in Chicago. Just a few blocks from my…read moredaughter's apartment in Jefferson Park. We walked over and had some amazing food and service. I had the beef shawarma "Arabic style" with fries. It was so good I will definitely be returning here on our next visit to Chicago.

Was driving through the hood and decided to grab carryout for dinner. A couple friends were…read morestopping by and Mediterranean fit our dinner needs. We split chicken shawarma sandwich, lamb kabob sandwich and a small hummus with beef shawarma (requested they add this on). The shop provided two pita breads for the hummus. The lamb kabob was out of this world. Meat was juicy and condiments within wrap worked. Unfortunately the other items were mediocre. I waited in the shop as they put together my food. It's exasperating how the shredded chicken and beef were both overcooked and dry. Then the hummus which was lacking flavor. Tahini and lemon juice weren't properly incorporated.

First off there was a little bit of a wait because someone ordered over 20 wraps.. I took them as a…read morevote of confidence for the food. There were people eating there when I arrived food got sent out quickly. It's the basic ambience that I liked. No-frills just good food. It's away in the corner of a strip mall next to a Dunkin' Donuts. It's easy to miss, but don't but don't pass it out for other options on that street. This is the real deal delicious food wonderful soup. The rumors are true. The chicken Shawarma is amazing. If you're ordering pick up, go for the two meat option, we got the Kafka and the beef Shawarma. And let me tell you, these portion plates are full of delicious hummus, and a salad a mountain of rice underneath the meats, plus a bundle of warm pita. They were shortstaffed when they visited on Sunday, so if you're looking for a job, maybe you see if they're hiring.

Food was really good. Not a DoorDash fan; however, the driver was on time, communicative, and…read morecourteous.

Restaurant and food were lovely…read more I came in for takeout. It was my first time having yemeni cuisine so I took my time reading the menu and the lady at the front was really welcoming and patient. The food felt and tasted fresh, beef and chicken were super tender and well cooked, portion was solid. Ambiance was nice, very cozy family restaurant vibes with booths on one side and tables on the other

Zahra's was a little confusing... we didn't know if we should seat ourselves or not. We were the…read moreonly customers so we asked and they said to sit anywhere. After we got menus, we waited a while and no one came, so we went up to the counter to order. The food itself was pretty good. One main dish is at least enough for two people, and each dish came with plenty of rice. There's a sauce in the side that had a good kick to it! I split the combination platter with my kiddo--it was enough for us with leftovers. The lamb chops were the best in my opinion. We went up to the counter to pay at the end. Overall, everything is fairly slow paced.

Great food. We could dine in or take out, but we usually take out. I highly recommend the chicken…read morekabobs dinner.

Saw this gem last year got to try it today. The shawarma is the real deal -- meat that's actually…read morebeen turning on the spit, crispy edges, juicy inside, and well seasoned. Garlic sauce is very good. Portions are generous, prices are fair, and the Mary and Marty are genuinely friendly. Place is small and unassuming from the outside, but that's usually how you know a spot is going to be good. Highly recommend the chicken shawarma platter and a side of hummus.