Food was 3-4 star, guy behind counter was harsh, when I asked any question, price was fair…read more Restaurant was cold in temp and attitude

I ordered a mixed combo plate and chicken kebab plate with extra pickled turnips on the side. The…read moremixed plate combo was about 26 something and it lacked in portion. For that price, I'd think they would give more rice and meat. The service could also improve because the guy at the counter wasn't pleasant and had somewhat of a bad attitude.

Taktuka Moroccan Kitchen is a SEVEN star experience - not a five star experience. It is truly the…read moredefinition of a small joint with BIG HEART. Let me BEGIN with Khaled and Hamza. The most gracious and humble hosts - paying attention to every detail and stopping at nothing to bring whatever the customer wants to fruition. We don't realize that the place closes at 8:00 pm, and just kept chomping and socializing - they never once pointed it out to us. I begin with them because they were the friendliest folks, and their service was truly remarkable. Then comes the food - my goodness, the food. Let's begin with the Harira. Perfectly seasoned, but for me, it requires a little more salt (which is personal preference) and a pop of acid like lemon to bring out its true flavor. Overall, a really comforting, rich soup without being heavy or cloying. Then came the Moroccan seasoned potatoes - oooooweeee! These were little nuggets of pure deliciousness. Seasoned to perfection, crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy on the inside and every bite kept you wanting to go back for more. Then the lamb shank tagine - ummmm, excuse me?!?! What do you mean the meat is like butter? It literally falls off the bone and dissolves in your mouth. Rich, fatty, unctuous and truly a delight. The bed of couscous it came with was also great - made better by the sauce from the lamb shank. The highlight of this plate were the roasted prunes that are part of the sauce. Sweet, jammy prunes cooked into the sauce made them just truly a delightful mouthfeel in comparison to the couscous and the scrumptious meat. To top it all off, the cherry on top, is their comforting Moroccan mint tea. So very fresh and the perfect end to an absolutely DELIGHTFUL meal. Highly recommended!!!

When it comes to holes in the wall, this is about as good as it gets. Taktuka is located in an…read moreoddly shaped plaza, hidden away in one of the corners. It's tiny inside and feels well worn (in a good way), but there are a few tables outside. We went at an off time (or so we thought), but eventually all four tables and all bar seating were taken up. The gentleman serving us seemed to be the only one there, but he was friendly. We ordered a taktouka sampler, mixed grill platter, and lamb shank tagine. If you go to a Moroccan restaurant, you've got to get tagine. It took a little while for the food to come out, but overall it was excellent. The taktouka sampler was full of veggies. It was tasty, but I wish the carrots were cooked more to soften them. The mixed grill platter had chicken and beef kabobs, as well as something like a kefta (ground meat) kabob. The meats and rice were good, although the beef and chicken could have been more tender and juicy. The white sauce was a nice accompaniment. The lamb shank was excellent; nice tender meat, tasty rice, and delicious supplemental flavors from the figs and apricots. Overall, a very nice lunch.

Great casual modern middle eastern food. We tried the beef crunch wrap, the chicken shawarma crunch…read morewrap and loaded fries. All were good. Prices reasonable, nothing takes too long. Lots of carryout orders but they have a dining room. Staff is super friendly and helpful. Free parking lot.

Best falafel in the suburbs, no contest. Vegan options are clearly marked. Nice new coffee house…read moreexpansion with more tables. Friendly staff. Great lunch spot.

What's great restaurant, we had a group of 20 and they had a side room for our group, the bar…read morelooked like a good place to sit and have a drink, outdoor seating is available directly in front of restaurant. Street parking may be hard to get but public parking lot nearby. Food was excellent, I had the foxtail paella, plump shrimp, mussels, sausage veggies and orzo instead of rice made it feel creamier, full portions. The "big wood" was a tasty whiskey drink, but the Negroni was a little too bitter. Everyone in our group enjoyed their meal. Our waitress was friendly and knowledgeable about all the menu items and made good recommendations, fast attentive and good service.

Fantastic first meal at the Foxtail! We dined outside, but I look forward to actually dining…read moreindoors, as the place has an impeccable vibe. I had the Pistachio Flatbread, which was great, needed more of the fine Italian meat on it though and my dining partner enjoyed her Poke bowl. Vegetarian and Pescatarian options abound! There were so many great options on the menu, and service was great, I can't wait to return! In lovely downtown Downer's Grove.

DOORDASH REVIEW! Oh…read moremy gosh. Are you kidding me? I am 32 years old have been eating Greek food for a lot of my life and come from Utah...what the actual &$%* was I eating before?! I got the Gyro taco and steak taco with sides of garlic sauce and tzatziki and pita chips. The tacos are insane they're filled generously and smell amazing but looking at them I'm definitely going to have to save one, I eat the steak first and was in heaven. It's seasoned perfectly and in my head I'm seeing colors explode like from Ratatouille and I finish the whole thing but then I just can't leave Miss Gyro looking all dressed up and what the heck..Hands down the best Greek food of my life. My first and favorite Greek in Chicagoland from now on! My only regret is not getting the chicken, rice and hummus. I cannot wait to visit in person, even my 2yo was a fan! My only regret.. not taking pictures!

The restaurant was neat and clean. Online order was ready promptly. The food was just okay. The…read morefalafel was on point. Authentic flavors you'd expect. But mayo on the pita left me scratching my head. The chickens texture was inconsistent and off putting pulling gristles out of my mouth. Some pieces were tender, most were hard and stale tasting. The prices are great but I'd pay more for better quality.

Food was delicious. Every dish was unique to its taste…read more Service could be better. Server was a bit disorganized. Ambience is marvelous. The openness of the place and the glass all around and the decor was just altogether lovely.

Ambiance - amazing top notch interior, high ceilings, indoor garden vibes…read moreService - slow, even though there were only 3 tables seated/dining Food - mid, good but wasn't amazing. Seafood orzo was a little more watery/soupy than expected, Margherita flatbread was on the saltier side, passion fruit cheesecake wasn't really cheesecake like (airy whip cream texture, crisps on the side were also stale)

Yum!! We've ordered from here twice in the last month. First time was the vegetable pizza and meat…read morelovers. The grilled eggplant on the vegetable was so tasty. Second time was the supreme pizza and the vegetable pizza again. We also ordered some of the manakeesh. The zaatar and cheese and muhamarra with cheese were delicious also. What I love about these pizzas is the crust. Thin and crispy. Check them out

From the owner: Pizza Q is the only pizza joint in town who uses authentic Italian recipes, homemade dough, top…read morequality vegetables, unique premium sauces and the highest-quality ingredients. If you want authentic, Italian pizza experience, Pizza Q is your choice.

Decided to check this place out for an early lunch. Menu is pretty large so it took me a few…read moreminutes to read through the whole menu. Service was friendly. I went with the grilled chicken plate which came with 2 sides. Honestly, the portion size was large and can easily be split with another person. Plenty of chicken that is seasoned nicely. I went with greek potatoes and rice as my sides. I did feel like they use a lot of cooking oil which is what took a star off for me. Friendly service and large menu, I recommend if you are looking for a Greek spot in the area. They proudly display all of their readers choice awards as well.

This place is a gem! The food was delicious and fresh! Everyone there was so kind and friendly…read more They were also incredibly understanding with the gaggle of feral toddlers we had in tow! I will definitely be back!!! Thank you!