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    Za'tar Chicken Schnitzel Pita
    Brie G.

    I like this place. Literally warm (oven in the middle!) and cozy with lots of food to choose from. The beer selection is great and the staff are all friendly and welcoming. The Fiya salad is awesome and not like any other I've had before. Great flavors! I also enjoyed the Khachapuri and the variety of dips with warm bread. Their brunch is also very tasty!

    Jerusalem Breakfast
    Dina E.

    We were excited to try Fiya for restaurant week! Service overall was a little slow; however, we enjoyed the Mediterranean ambiance and the delicious mezze and entrées. The Jerusalem platter was a nice starter and all of the food tasted authentic and similar to dishes we had in Turkey. The only disappointment was the delivery of one of our four entrées which arrived 12 minutes after the others. We were halfway done with our entrées when our fourth guest's dish arrived. We didn't receive an apology from the Manager or offer to discount the late entrée which would have been a nice touch. A plus was the availability street parking in front of the restaurant.

    Laurence S.

    Great happy hour and appetizers special! Happy Hour is 4-6pm M-F. Beers for $5 and natural wines for $8. The food is yummy I had the lamb hot dog and baba ghanoush.

    Jennifer M.

    They have a back patio! Service was outstanding. We had a group of 6 and tried so much. Get the platter, fries were delicious. Everyone ordered something different and it was all high quality ingredients and very tasty. The breads were the standout. I could have sat and had fresh fired pita abs hummus the whole time. Don't skip their Seasonal drinks.

    Pomegranate negroni
    Clarissa H.

    I really like Fiya because they have so many good vegetarian options to choose from. The restaurant is very cute and vibey, and in the back, there is a huge patio with trees and string lights. There were 4 of us, and we ordered everything to share. We got the salatim, taboon, falafel, and the batata harra. Everything was really really good! The salatim was a lot of food and was a perfect sharing dish, although I liked it so much I would come order this solo as my meal. I think the taboon was my favorite. It was a flatbread and it just had so many fresh herbs and toppings. It's the perfect summer night dish!

    Khachapuri
    Leyang Z.

    A great, casual restaurant located in Andersonville. The restaurant features Levant food which you can view as a combination of different kinds of Middle Eastern stuff. It was so good that I came there twice during my 6-day visit to Evanston & Chicago! Some of the dishes I tried: 1. Khachapuri. The crust differed much from what I had before. It was thin and somehow tasted like Napoletan pizza crust--crispy outside, moist and airy inside. Inside the Khachapuri they put a cheese blend (feta and somehting), an egg yolk and shakshuka sauce. The shakshuka sauce added some plesant spiciness and sweetness to the dish. 2. Pita: $2.75 for one, a bit expensive. But it tasted amazing. One of the best pita I have ever had. 3. Salad with extra lamb sausage: Very similar to the date salad I make at home, but I suggest that they cut the dates into larger pieces so that its flavor would not be overshadowed by other ingredients in the salad. The lamb sausage looked similar to a chicken patty, but had a unique smell of lamb meat. Service was quick and the servers were friendly. Moreover, the restaurant said customers do not need to pay tips (and paid tips would be shared by all servers)! I will definitely try their more interesting dinner menu next time I visit Chicago!

    Holly M.

    This was SUCH a cute find! Went here for a date, and is a perfect spot! Their patio is absolutely adorable and in the back, cosy and intimate. (It was just too hot so not outside for me :) Service was STELLAR. I was SO early and the server just let me hang, was kind and kept checking on me (it wasn't super busy or I wouldn't have sat) Order a non alcoholic drink that came looking SO lovely, which we love, because why should non alcoholic not be fun? And anything with lavender is a win in my book. Order the hummus and since I can't have bread they brought me a GIANT extra plate of cucumber, and then even brought some extra pita for my friend :) Had a salmon and tomato dish that was so so flavorful, and my friend had the lamb leg which she loved. Everything was super delicious and we hung out for such a long time, with no rush or pressure to rush out. Absolutely would go back!!

    Lamb from the charcoal pit
    Katrina M.

    Back for another happy hour! I got the smoked whitefish beignets after eyeing them on the menu a couple times and curiosity got the best of me. I will say, I wasn't too impressed. They didn't have much flavor and were quite dense. I think they could benefit from more of the cream sauce on top. That won't stop me from coming back, I will just make a different food choice next time

    Zack R.

    Fiya's Restaurant Week menu is one of the best out there. Especially on a Friday night, surrounded by friends, in an igloo, and an accompanying wine pairing with each course. For our first course, we were brought housemade Pita Bread made in the wood oven in the center of the restaurant. This bread came with a housemade Hummus, and several dips like Harissa, Baba Ganoush, and Garlic Tahina. All of which was amazing, but the Tahina, Pita, and Hummus were next level. Second course was a salad with an extremely flavorful fig vinaigrette. Course 3 and 4 were the largest of the meal, with Khachapuri serving as the third course. This was the most memorable of the dishes for me in that it was a bread and cheese boat filled with Shakshuka and a runny eye. It was incredible. The flavors melded in a way that I will absolutely be coming back to Fiya for this dish specifically. We were then brought out our three entrees, which were: Moroccan Salmon, a half Chicken, a Feta-Topped Cauliflower head, and Mashed Potatoes. I am not even a salmon person, but it came served in a red sauce and I loved it. The Chicken was crispy and juicy in all the right places and had great dipping sauces. Both the cauliflower and mashed potatoes were seasoned well too! Dessert was Pavlova and Cheesecake, both of which were not too sweet, and an amazing cap to the full meal. The Cheesecake in particular was a standout. All the wines were perfectly paired and excellent - truly a meal enhancer. Our server and the staff were amazing, constantly checking in on the igloo and letting us hang out a bit as the night grew old. Plates were often shuffled away and each course and wine pairing were brought out relatively quickly after finishing the prior ones. I can't wait to share a meal out on the patio this summer! If you can get your hands on an igloo res while it's still cold out, do it! Totally enhanced the experience of the evening.

    Sydney H.

    Fiya is one of my new favorite restaurants!!!! It was SO GOOD. The inside is super cute and fun and our service was great. We came for restaurant week, so we tried so many things. The khachapuri was my favorite. It was essentially a bread boat with tomato sauce, feta cheese and an over easy egg inside. All the pita we had was the softest pita i've ever had. You could tell it was homemade, made in a wood oven and was very authentic. The baba ganoush dip that came with it was my favorite. We also got salad, a roasted chicken, mashed potatoes, and roasted cauliflower. We all loved everything expect the dessert was just okay. Highly recommend Fiya!!!!!

    Ruben
    Michael B.

    Another great visit to Fiya. This time I ate off the day menu at the bar. Great atmosphere and ambiance and friendly helpful service. The bartender makes a great old fashioned. I had a green pepper gazpacho with dill. Super flavorful and refreshing. I had their version of a Ruben with house cured wagyu pastrami Gruyère sauerkraut Russian dressing on homemade pita. This is just another great experience after having dinner and takeout.

    Salatim Appetizer with Pita bread
    Vicki N.

    Walked in with the beau on a Friday night at 7pm and was lucky enough to get seats at the counter around the oven without reservations - it was solidly full, and unsurprisingly so. Fiya has an awesome ambiance: Open, casual and cozy / intimate interior that includes a wood-burning brick oven and nice bar space, and a lush outdoor patio in the back. What a gem! Then comes the food and drinks: Great Middle Eastern / Mediterranean cuisine and a wide variety of beer, wine, and absolutely delicious cocktails, especially those with Israeli-style street sodas. Service was also so friendly, helpful, and efficient. Excellent for dates and small groups, shareable dishes, drinks and tapas, dinner, and vegetarians. Highly recommend the Salatim starter. Happy Hour is from 4-6pm on weekdays, Brunch on weekends, and apparently they JUST opened their new Cafe this August for pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and lunch on weekdays from 11am. Definitely worth a visit!

    Khachapuri
    Melody H.

    Delicious Levantine cuisine! Went for restaurant week and boy was their menu packed. We enjoyed a five course meal with a variety in each course. The pita bread with hummus was fresh and delicious. My favorites were the khachapuri & mashed potatoes that came with the main entree. Highly recommend getting some drinks with your meal as well. Will definitely be coming back!

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    Tasty meal - enjoyed the Chicken Schwarma. The side salad I ordered had a burst of flavor in every mouthful. Attentive, friendly service.

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    Are the meat kosher/halal?

    As I was told, it is halal but not kosher.

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    Yes

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    New favorite cocktail bar in the city!!…read more It's the perfect spot for a winter night-- the bar has moody lighting, an outdoor fireplace, and phenomenal cocktails. We tried a couple of drinks and our favorites were the espresso martini and the n/a garden smash. The espresso martini is a must order! It's clear and made with chocolate and a coffee foam. We got to speak with the beverage manager Alex and he told us all about how they make all of their syrups and juices in house, the drinks do not contain any major allergens, and many of them have no added sugar. You can tell that eveyone here is very proud of what they do!

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    Such an amazing dining experience. Located in Andersonville is this unassuming restaurant . The…read morespace is divided between a cozy, warm , tastefully decorated wine bar restaurant and a tasting room. We were fortunate to be seated in the restaurant portion. Staff were so kind and willingly shared recommendations and explanations to us. They have a happy hour on the weekend. We ordered small plates - shrimp cocktail, deviled eggs, pimento cheese with homemade chips and flatbread. It was more than enough food , but I would like to return to try their cheeses, and larger portions. I am not a fan of most chips, but these were so good, and the pimento cheese was savory , spreadable and very good. The prosciutto flatbread was a mixture of sweet cream and savory. The salt from the prosciutto and the sweetness from the figs was perfect. Our waiter overheard us mentioning an upcoming special occasion and treated us to a slice of cheesecake topped with berry sauce. The cheesecake was so fluffy and the chevre cheese was creamy and had a touch of goat flavor. Uvae lived up to my expectations and we will return.

    Vincent Restaurant - Cold brew martini $10 for happy hour

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    Vincent's is usually closed on Sundays; however, with the festival and Father's Day, they opened…read moreand had entertainment to accompany a fantastic brunch. Any breakfast item or lunch item presented is just a notch or two above standard fare. The prices were well within line considering the live entertainment. Our server was spot on with getting our drinks and food orders, and they were served in a timely fashion. Of note, the pancakes were enormous. I just had bacon and toast, which sounded simple, but the bacon was perfect, and the toast was homemade bread! For a special treat, Vincent offered the famous Liza from Chicago. The performer is remarkably like Liza, making you think it's a time warp. She played for the whole audience, both inside and outside, which I found very charming. Liza's interaction with the crowd made sure no one was left out. This performer is quick-witted with her quips. I hope that Vincent's will have her back to perform; the crowd loved her.

    We came here for happy hour and had a great time. The vibe inside is so cute and I love that its…read morehalf open to the outdoors when the weather is so great. My cold brew martini was perfect!! I thought the pricing was good for happy hour as well, $10. Other cocktails were listed $7-9 as well which is great. We ordered the charcuterie happy hour board to share and it was good. We definitely had to ask for more bread though. I would totally come back for happy hour again.

    Nobody's Darling - Wine Down Wednesday! $20 Bottles of Wine & $7 Glasses of Wine

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    Great drinks and no douchy "bro" energy to be found anywhere. I love this bar. The staff is so…read morefriendly and the vibe of the entire experience was very appealing. It's thought of as a gay bar and clearly that's a lot of the clientele, but all are welcome. Cocktails are delicious and run about $15 each. Pretty standard pricing. They have a good selection of n/a drinks and a menu for lower alcohol cocktails as well. Great neighborhood bar

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    There's just something about a burger that actually lives up to the hype--and Little Bad Wolf does…read moreexactly that. Stacked unapologetically high, this burger is everything you want and more: juicy, perfectly seared patties layered with melty cheese, crispy bacon, and those golden, crunchy fried onions that take it completely over the top. Every bite is rich, savory, and just messy enough to remind you you're eating something seriously good. The toasted bun somehow holds it all together (barely), soaking up every bit of flavor without getting lost in the chaos. And then... the shoestring fries. Thin, crispy, golden perfection--light but addictive, with that ideal crunch that makes it impossible to stop at just one (or ten). They're the kind of fries you keep reaching for without even realizing it, especially dipped in that creamy, tangy sauce on the side. And let's not forget the drinks--just as good as the food. Refreshing, perfectly balanced, and the kind you sip slow while taking it all in (but somehow they disappear way too fast). It's not just a burger--it's one of Chicago's most iconic bites for a reason. Bold, indulgent, and absolutely worth every single napkin you'll need after. The ambiance inside is GORGEOUS!

    My husband and I walked in on a Sunday evening for dinner and were able to be seated right away…read more The atmosphere is dark and moody, and it made sense once I realized it was the same owners as Gretel. Loved the 90s female R&B playlist they had going! Little Bad Wolf has been on my list FOR YEARS to try the burger! My husband got the burger with fried onions and I got some Bao because those also looked delicious and were a popular menu item. Honestly the 3 stars are only that high because of the service. Our server was friendly and attentive + the food came out hot and quick. Unfortunately, the food was pretty disappointing. The burger was swimming in a puddle of grease and just picking it up made your hands greasy + was dripping grease. The fries that came with it were floppy, soggy, and sad...but at least warm? I personally wouldn't order this again. The Bao were better, but small for the price and honestly were just okay? It was nice they gave you sauces you could add, but I found the Bao's to already have enough sauce so I didn't need them. Overall I left feeling confused and disappointed. I don't feel the need to come back here - Little Bad Will was a one and done experience for me.

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    This place is a hidden gem I think partly bc you can't tell if it exists. The cocktails range from…read moreclassic to inventive. The bartenders were super friendly and didn't hesitate in chatting us up. It's got a speakeasy vibe that also borders on spooky if you can imagine that!

    If you've been in Edgewater, you've likely driven by the condo-building where La Pharmacie is…read morelocated. Who knew it would be in a residential building? It took a hot minute, but I finally made it in. I cannot say the experience was bad, but at the same time I don't find myself itching to stop back in. I had the opportunity to try the Ancestral and a Mint to Be. With the Ancestral, this one didn't do it for me. I am very familiar with Mellow Corn whiskey, and expected something more spirit forward with a little heat from the Chipotle-Adobo Syrup. As much as I hate to say it, I felt that this cocktail both was and fell flat. Not wanting to leave disappointed, and because I didn't want to look for a second bar that night, I ordered a Mint to Be. Now, when a friend orders mint-anything, I joke that they're ordering toothpaste-flavored-that-thing. That said, I am pleased to report that this one was decidedly not toothpaste flavored. Both the use of sweetness and mint was mild and pleasant. I also liked that this one was more spirit forward. At the same time, I wouldn't go as far as to say this is something I would order again. For lack of better terms, I felt it was a little plain. When it comes to the service, this too left a bit to be desired. It felt a little slow and inattentive, especially given that it wasn't very busy at the time. The best thing about the experience? Believe it or not, the Bar Mix. It was like a bougie-ish chex mix and pretty inexpensive at that. Not a bad way to get something in your stomach to slow down alcohol absorption. In terms of their vibe, it's unique in that it used to be a pharmacy (hence the name!). I do wish there was a little more memorabilia, but I suppose some is better than none. Final verdict: La Pharmacie had some good ideas, but in execution, I'm afraid they fall short across the board. This has to do with the service, vibe, and the drinks themselves.

    Oda Mediterranean Cuisine - Butternut squash soup and mini eggplant roulades

    Oda Mediterranean Cuisine

    (208 reviews)

    $$

    Andersonville, Edgewater

    I've always thought that having a great restaurant within walking distance of where you live is an…read moreundervalued property perk. We are lucky to have a wide range of cuisine options near our place in Andersonville, and now we can add Turkish-Georgian fusion to our regular rotation. We had a wonderful meal there--I took advantage of the Restaurant Week menu and ordered cioppino. Half the time I order seafood in a restaurant, I end up with rubbery shrimp and tasteless fish. Not at Oda. Their seafood stew was filled with great stuff. My wife had tokat chicken, which she also enjoyed. The humus, Khachapuri, salad and dessert flight were also excellent. It would be fun to go there with a group. It's an ideal place for a shared-plate night out with friends. But there is one thing--like most restaurants in the city, the tables are close together, which is totally fine. We're not looking for Applebee's-type table separation when we go out. Even when you get a table a few inches between two others, it takes about 30 seconds to isolate your own conversation and enjoy your meal, unless you're next to a table where the diners are essentially yelling at each other. I'm not talking about a couple fighting about money or a bunch of 30-somethings getting rowdy on Moscow mules and umami burgers during a night out without their kids. I'm talking about two people yelling--in a friendly way--about the most mundane subject of all: their coworkers. We noticed as soon as we sat down but by the time we considered asking to be moved, the three tables nearby were filled. No big deal. It was kind of entertaining, in an eardrum-splitting way. Their conversation was shockingly loud. And not just the statements, like "SHE THINKS SHE'S IN LINE FOR HIS JOB," but also the brief conversational acknowledgements, like "YEAH! FOR SURE!" It was like sitting next to dueling car alarms. If you're familiar with Pee-Wee's Playhouse, picture the obnoxious salesman who loudly blah-blah-blahs his way to a quickly slammed door, courtesy of Mr. Herman, but two of them whose faces are two feet apart. And we had no door to slam. All that being said, this isn't a knock on the restaurant at all. And since Oda is so close and so good, we'll be back. And hopefully by then, Josh from accounting figures out how to use Smartsheet--"RIGHT? IT'S RIDICULOUS!"--so if we do end up next to the Decibel Duo, we'll have a new workplace dilemma to listen to.

    Came for dinner. Our family shared pita and hummus to start, which was the best I've ever had. The…read morepita was fresh and soft, and the hummus was creamy. So much of the menu appealed to me, and I don't go out for Mediterranean often, so it was super difficult to choose a meal (family style would have been ideal but with Mediterranean we couldn't have more diverse preferences). So I ended up opting for two small/lighter dishes to have my own tasting: the mini eggplant roulades and soup (I tried to order the chicken meatball on the menu, but they only had butternut squash). The mini eggplant roulades were just DEVINE. So unique and so fresh. The soup was really good - since it wasn't on the menu I had no description when ordering - it ended up having some curry spice which isn't my favorite (specifically cumin) but still enjoyed it. Our server was really friendly, originally from Turkey and was receptive to my parents' excitement over our upcoming trip to Istanbul. We weren't rushed on a weekend evening. The restaurant was really nice and pleasant atmosphere. A little more upscale than I was expecting. I would absolutely love to go back here and try more of the menu. Although I know the struggle would be real to not repeat the eggplant roulades.

    FIYA - mediterranean - Updated May 2026

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