A tear nearly came out when I brought that chicken into my mouth. It's just so good. Good service. The seating and tables were sparkling clean. Plus, the food took like three minutes to come out. read more

When we walked in, the environment was not friendly. The food was okay, but it lacked seasoning and could have been better. It is a family-owned restaurant, and we respect their business and support local businesses in Peoria. However, the server could have shown more friendliness. He did not seem polite. We kept saying "thank you" when he took our payment and when he served our food, but there was no response--he just walked away. He needs to learn hospitality. However, when I took pictures of our food, they started becoming friendly. "get the hint" We hope their business do well. Danny the chef was friendly as we were leaving he was busy cooking read more

Really good food. Stopped in after a cross country meet. Fairly good variety of selections

Always spectacular food and service here. I'm a Mediterranean food junkie and this place hits the spot. Great Shawarma, good prices, and the service is always kind and quick. My favorite place to eat in Peoria for sure. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Just relaxing whilst getting my Shawarma sandwiches. - Halal Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Food is excellent, with that fabulous middle eastern flare and the exceptional Mediterranean diet that leaves you feeling glad you picked this Restaurant as your "go to" place for a healthy and satisfying meal. Service is great as well. read more

This was our first time to this restaurant, and it was amazing. Cozy hole-in-the-wall place with very tasty kebab & shwarma. The server was hard to understand, but it was a minor detraction. We each ordered 2 chicken Shwarma plates, which came with warm pita bread, 4 different sauces, rice, salad and hummus. The owner, upon realizing it was our first visit, treated us to a complimentary dessert ( oh so yummy). And we left with a bit of food for later. Will definitely come back. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Chicken shwarma plate - Halal Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

The wife and I stopped here for Sunday Date Day for the first time. Great experience and great food! I eat a 90% meat diet and they were more than happy to switch it up, add another meat option (for upcharge of course) and keep the pita/rice and hummus. The food was great!.. I got the 3 Shish combination plate (1 of each) and it was very flavorful and cooked well. Nice crisp on the lamb shish and the other meats were spiced different enough to tell them apart. The seasoning on the chicken reminded me of growing up and having souvlaki at Festival in Grand Rapids, MI. Wife had the lamb shank special and really enjoyed it. I tried a bite of the shank and it was amazing. VERY tender...a perfectly braised shank! Sauces were good. Green had a little heat and was very jalapeno forward, the red had more of a Buffalo Wing vibe (maybe a mix of harissa?) and the tzatziki was very fresh... looser than I am used to but it was nice. Although I didn't have the pitas like the wife did, they are Illinois made in Skokie at Libanais, always a plus. Being 2 miles from home, we are sure to swing in again. Heck, it might be a common change from our normal Jimmy Johns lunch. read more

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Really nice and clean place. Owner is super nice and friendly. They surprisingly have a great dessert selection. Very clean and food is freshly made to order. read more

Food is the best Mediterranean food in the area. The foul, shawarma, toum, and hummus are all excellent. The only thing better is the service. The ambience is standard small family owned restaurant, clean yet unremarkable. I recommend giving them a try. read more

This place is our new favorite in the area. The food was absolutely wonderful. The falafel here is the best I've had, Stateside and abroad. Awesome, friendly service. Great international food and local vibe! read more

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Sweetest owner in the world! 100/10 experience, the owner and his son really made me feel at home. The food spoke for itself it was amazing! This place is a true gem with top quality food! Truly some of the kindest people I have met. Small place, great for a quiet & intimate dinner. read more

Excellent! My parents and I went while we were in town and we were NOT disappointed! The food was incredible, the atmosphere was inviting, and the people were so amazing! Service was very quick too! The hummus was SO DELICIOUS!!! We would definitely come again!! read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Hummus and Pita! - Halal Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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Errors on food and drink charges. Also charges for water. Waiter in a hurry for us to order. Other Waiter rushed us out the door 30 minutes before closing time. Felt like I was at the Taco Bell window. We enjoy Mediterranean food. This food was average. Not a good vibe. read more

Great food and great service! We've been here a few times and it's always very delicious and fresh. The owner and his sons always take real good care of the guests and make sure we're never lacking anything. We'll keep coming by when in town. read more

Great Service!!! Amazing and you can tell it's quality food. Would 100% go again, super fast service!!

When driving across the country, your lunch stop should be a great break and something you should look forward to. Well, when I realized Peoria, Illinois was half way between my starting and end point, and that one of the top places to eat was a shwarma restaurant, this lunch stop was all that I was looking for. Unfortunately, my visit did not live up to the hype. When I walked in, I was greeted by a passing by server and took my seat. The dining room was small, but that was quite alright as only two other tables were occupied. I grabbed a menu and waited for my server to return to me. I, of course, wanted to get the best option for food, and upon asking the server what he recommended between two entrees, he barely talked to me and offered little to no assistance. After I ordered my food, I asked for water and was surprised that they don't offer water for free and only offer bottled water for purchase. Between the lack of friendly service and the lack of water in this day and age, I was already beginning to feel less than welcome. I got my food (little did I know this would also be the last time I'd see my waiter) and began eating. I noticed that while I was eating, the waiter would check on the other customers who definitely seemed like regulars but never returned to check on me. The food itself was good but not great. I will say the value of the meal was nice, and I did feel like quantity wise, I got my money's worth. I ordered the beef shwarma, which included a small salad, rice, and hummus. The hummus was a tasty compliment to thr meal but the presentation of the pita bread was a little baffling as I was served it in yhe original wrapper (a wrapper like how you'd find a pa k of pita from the grocery store). Aside from that, the meal was good. I waited to be brought a check and quickly realized I wasn't going to see my waiter again and finally got up and paid at the counter, not realizing that this was where you pay. Again, my waiter, at least letting me know where to pay, would've been nice. My experience here left me dissappinted and not feeling quite welcome. Though the taste was ok, I was left thinking about where else I could've gone for lunch on the second half of my cross-country trip. Though it's always good to value your regulars, you shouldn't make other customers feel awkward and unwelcome. I also believe that not offering water is a very cheap thing to do. read more

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Family run and great food. From Chicago area, stopped in for falafel during IHSA XC championships and was shocked to find proper hummus and falafel in the middle of Illinois. read more

Flavorful and fresh! Red hot sauce is delish-but everything we ate was tasty. Falafel chicken tawouk, humus-all fresh. We don live near here but would recommend for anyone in Peoria or going through there. read more

I'm glad we chose this place to have dinner about a good 2 weeks ago. Seems like there are 2 players when choosing Mediterranean food in Peoria. We chose a great one! It seems like it's a father and son duo running this restaurant and they couldn't have been nicer and accommodating to my requests especially on the sauces side. The food was made to order and was very tasty as a take out option. In the next room, there's a dining room but we were exhausted so we just had it to go. I ordered the Combination plate of Beef, Chicken and Lamb. It came with a side salad, rice and some hummus. The plate offering was filling and very good! The ironic thing is the place they get their Pitas from is a literally a mile from where we live in Chicago. Only one less star because these guys went about their business maskless. I'd def come back here If we ever had to roll through Peoria again! read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Exterior shot - Halal Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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A good local spot and family run business. The falafel was very good and the chicken shawarma was also very good. There are few tables in the restaurant. Overall a decent place. read more

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The best chicken kabobs and we love the salad plate that lets us have a bit of each salad!

I was driving back from Indiana and I was looking for something to eat. I searched and this restaurant popped up. I decided to give it a try and it did not disappoint. I. Loved. My. Mea. !!. If you are craving Mediterranean food, look no further than this restaurant. The food was fresh, the bread was warm, the rice was very well done and flavorful, the meat was very well balanced and if I lived closer I would there all day everyday. If I drive by, I will definitely know where to stop and make it a point to stop. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Halal Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

I got the chicken shawarma and it SLAPPED. Ever since I moved to Peoria, ive missed Mediterranean food sm, so im happy i found this place :) cant wait to go again !! read more

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As new Peorians becoming acquainted with our new home, we felt grounded and intrigued by our visit to Jerusalem Restaurant. A charming location, a delightful welcome from the owner, and sublime food. The lamb shank special on Fridays and Saturdays was unbelievably tender and juicy. And listen, after a lifetime of bad offerings, I thought I wouldn't be able to enjoy hummus again, but Jerusalem Restaurant redeemed it for me to a degree that I predict will stoke late night yearning. Also? I highly endorse the smokiest, creamiest, and most visually appealing baba ghanouj in the U.S.. Jerusalem Restaurant, I am so happy you were here to welcome us. Here's to a long and nourishing relationship. read more

I had the Shish Kabob lunch. It was very good. Flavorful, moist and tender. The rice was perfectly seasoned and the hummus is smooth and creamy. Worth every bite! read more

The food was so flavorful!!! Best shawarma I have ever had!!! The sauces were delicious. The owner and person who helped us were kind and knowledgeable. The prices were reasonable, and the meal came very fast. read more

My family and I have been here twice and the food was amazing and consistent. The owner and his son were incredibly nice service was good. Would definitely recommend. read more

Everything's about this place is great, small family owned and authentic flavors. Service was awesome. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Delicious food, I've just got back from a trip to Israel and I must say this food is spot in regards to authentic flavors. - Halal Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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Incredible spot in west Peoria. I loved the beef shawarma and will definitely be back soon! read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Beef shawarma - Halal Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

The food was decent. The young man helping us was helpful. Took the order fast and brought the food promptly. Idk what happened as you can't see the kitchen from the dining area. We heard screaming from who I guess was the dad and crying from a young adult. Then some kind of altercation. We got up quickly and the young man was holding his head. I don't know what happened but this is unacceptable in a business. There was another couple and as this was happening the lady was like " oh my..someone is in trouble" It soured the experience. I would suggest getting the food as take out. read more

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I was looking for some authentic Arabic food as I am new to central Illinois and I found this spot. This restaurant is small, welcoming, and has some delicious food. Lamb chops were on point and their spicy falafel was delicious. I will be back for more read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Lamb Chops, Turkish salad - Halal Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

Yummy food, but the only thing was that they charge for the sauce trays without telling us. We sat with sauce trays already set on the table. When the food comes, we ask for a second sauce try because we're a party of four. Turns out it's $4 for each sauce plate. read more

This place was delicious. The only thing was it was really hot. There wasn't any air circulation. The lamb shank was super tender and fell off the bone. The shawarma was little dry but it was still tasty. The salad and hummus were really good. The falafel was tasty and the sauces were all so good. The baklava's phyllo dough wasn't crispy at all and it was disappointing. Overall really tasty and affordable prices. read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Weekend special lamb shank - Halal Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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Amazing food! Great vegan/vegetarian options, and lovely owner. My husband had the combination platter (I don't eat meat but it did look amazing) I had the falafel platter and I couldn't be happier, everything is fresh and perfectly spiced. If we lived closer we would eat here all the time! read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Falafel Platter - Halal Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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I'm in town for a concert and wanted some ethnic food. I LOVE Middle Eastern food and the lamb shank, rice, and salad was delicious. It fell right off the bone!! If you're visiting or in town definitely check it out and give them some business. Pro tip: you have to pay for a bottle of water! read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Lamb Shank Special FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY ONLY - Halal Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

3rd or 4th time at this little spot...visiting Peoria, and decided to feed my craving. This is a family-run business that turns out absolutely delicious plates. Today I tried the mixed shawarma entree, which came with warm pita, 3 yummy sauces, salad,, hummus, and outstanding yellow basmati rice. Next time I hope to try the vegetarian option of a mixed salad platter. Though I finished most of my plate, I am pleasantly full, because the food is cooked in a very healthy way. LOVE this place !!! read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - mixed shawarma entree! - Halal Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

The food is delicious. Fresh and hot! They really care about your experience. The setting is just a nice place to sit and savor your food while enjoying conversation. Big clean tables. Nothing fancy, but total quality. Going back to try more. read more

I discovered Jerusalem while visiting my sister who attended Bradley University. The food is great, I'm a big fan of kabobs, and the chicken and lamb kabobs are just nicely seasoned and cooked. The kefta kebab is good too but I'm just personally not a fan of ground beef kabobs. The rice is seasoned nicely and the sauces they give you are so delicious, especially the garlic sauce. The restaurant seems to be family owned, and the staff is super nice and attentive. The best part of my meals there was absolutely the baklava. The baklava is made by an angel (I actually found out it's the owners wife but close enough lol). It is so delicious full of honey and nuts without being overly sweet, and the wafer is crispy and soft at the same time. It's absolutely the best tasting baklava I've ever had. I had to order half a platter to take back home. I'm still trying to find a baklava like this by my house but nothing comes close Unfortunately my sister graduated, I no longer have a reason to drive to Peoria, but I might have to make an occasional trip to pick up a tray of baklava and eat some delicious food. read more

Omg it's so delicious here.. we have been living here in West Peoria for 3 years and it's our first time going.. so mad I never gone before lol.. I definitely recommend!!! The owner is very sweet and kind, he came to check on us to see how everything was. 10 out of 10 .. will definitely be back! Delicious read more

Jerusalem Restaurant - Combination Plate - Halal Near Me - Peoria, Illinois

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Wonderful food and folks. Love to support the locals that work hard to provide the best.