Just so you know before reading, I'm Greek and I'm a chef, so any Greek restaurant, to me, is…read morealmost always a disappointment. However, despite my low expectations, this place was not bad. The Avgolemono, for starters, was pretty good. The saganaki was a bit salty but also pretty good. The skordalia was surprisingly garlicky, which I enjoy (I like mine like a bomb) but I think it might be too much for most people. The zucchini chips were good, for main courses we got the White fish with lemon sauce which was good, and the lamb and potatoes, as well as the chicken souvlaki. The souvlaki was a bit dry and under marinated, but the potatoes I was very impressed with. Overall not bad, and I think any non-Greek would definitely enjoy this place a lot! If you are Greek, I'd still give it a try, definitely one of the better Greek restaurants in that area.

Date night at Avli had some great moments, but overall fell short of expectations…read more First, our waitress was super sweet and she made excellent wine recommendations, which we really appreciated. Service-wise, she was attentive and kind. We ordered a full spread and specifically asked for the courses to be paced so we could enjoy everything. When three appetizers came out at once, I politely reminded them and asked to hold off on bringing additional dishes. Unfortunately, despite that, the rest of the food continued to come out all at once. It made the experience feel rushed and frustrating, especially since dishes started getting cold before we could enjoy them. The highlights were definitely the zucchini chips, artichoke, and Greek salad, fresh, flavorful, and easily the best items we had. The rest was underwhelming. The octopus was just okay, the grilled calamari was chewy and lacked flavor, and the red snapper was a bit dry. We also never received the broccolini we ordered, which added to the disappointment. There's potential here, especially with some of the appetizers and the warm service, but the pacing and overall execution need improvement to really elevate the dining experience.

I ordered a great laffa shawarma, but the girl at front did a mistake with my order, and I got it…read morewith pickles.. but it was so good that I have to share with you

Good but expensive…read more They also gave me dark meat instead of white meat chicken like I asked.

Food is delicious . Best fresh bread out of the oven . Octopus was so tender . Lamb chops were…read moredelicious Beers and Osaka app excellent. Came in was very busy asked to sit outside . So they sat us inside.

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTATTj8K1/…read more I have dined here for years. The food is consistently delicious, delightful, and delectable.

It's been a while since I've had Noon o Kabob. I last went over a decade ago in their city…read morelocation. When they popped up in Highwood it was a great thing. I was going to get the platter for my family, since it takes the guessing out of figuring out what to get and provides variety. But I didn't care too much for chicken skewers and I actually wanted the lamb as well. So I made my own combination of two platters with extra skewers of beef and lamb koubideh. And then a domeh hummus platter with the dill rice (worth the dill, great flavor and good texture for the rice) and a cucumber salad on its own. I really liked the bread that comes out it was hot hot, and was excellent. The portions are huge - it's like getting served a med pizza pan of meat and rice. The pictures probably don't describe how large the portion is, but I think it's really good value. The dining room is nicely decorated, I appreciate the furniture and the artwork. We did bring home two boxes worth of food. The beef and lamb koubideh is wonderfully cooked and it was steaming hot when it arrived at our table. What a sight! Great meal, we left really happy and full!

Best food i have had Good kabobs and rice…read moreBest service Great variety Nice ambience and inside The food is amazing

Wow! I loved Ema. We were here for a rehearsal dinner in a separate area. I didn't get food pics…read morelike I usually do as it was all delivered family style. Didn't want to say "hold on while I take pics" to people I don't know. But I was super impressed. We had a fixed menu with unique and upscale twists on Mediterranean favorites. The flavors of each dish were tasty - some with unexpected sweetness and others with a kick. I'll attach the menu of what we were served. Every single thing was great. And the desserts -- wow. Both were amazing. I loved having a few bites of each dish so I got a sampling of a many things. Next time I come to Chicago, I'd have ema on a list to visit if it fit into the trip for sure. Lastly -- we loved the decor and surroundings and I did grab a picture of those.

Several vegetarian choices. A bit pricey…read more Great food quality and flavor and presentation. Good service.

Habibi Inn Mediterranean Grill in Elk Grove is an absolute must-try! This was genuinely some of the…read morebest food we've had in a long time. We ordered the chicken and beef platter, and WOW, every single component was incredible. The meat was packed with flavor, the rice was delicious, and the fresh pita, salad, hummus, and sauces brought everything together perfectly. Every bite was bursting with flavor, and you could really taste the quality of the ingredients and how much care went into the food. The portions were generous, too! The platter was easily shareable, making it an amazing value for the amount and quality of food you get. We loved being able to mix and match everything with the different sauces and sides. Nothing felt like an afterthought -- every part of the meal was delicious. On top of the amazing food, the service was quick, friendly, and excellent. Everything came out efficiently, and the overall experience was fantastic from start to finish. If you're looking for flavorful, high-quality Mediterranean food with generous portions and great service, Habibi Inn absolutely delivers. We were blown away by how good everything was and will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend trying the chicken and beef platter -- you won't regret it!

Got to be the best place for Middle Eastern food in Evanston. Habibi In is a hugely popular…read morerestaurant. It seriously gets a lot of people in here, and there's not much room so it always seems busy though. Easy to say there's lots of business going on, and there's not a whole lot of room inside. The prices are pretty good especially when getting platters. Came and we got a couple of the combos. It's about $13 for a platter. They have chicken and other meats, or vegetables, so you can get these in a wrap. Got us the vegetarian friendly ones. I got the Falafel Sandwich. This is a falafel entree meal that comes in the choice of pita or wrap. A lot of combos you can get. These include kabobs. Get a drink and fries to save a few bucks. There's a few that are meaty. Has pretty big food menu that makes it hard to choose. It's best to get one of the platters to save a lot of money. There's plenty for meat eaters, including the beef and chicken, and there's plenty for vegans and vegetarians.

You don't have to go to Turkey for really good Turkish food, you just have to go to Morton Grove!…read morecame here for date night with my husband and it did not disappoint. There's parking available (always a plus), very cute decorations inside and gives a very welcoming energy when you walk in. A friend recommended this place and said the food is incredible and she did not lie! We started with lahmacun, which is a super thin, crispy Turkish flatbread topped with seasoned minced lamb meat, peppers, onions, herbs and spices. You usually add some fresh greens, a squeeze of lemon, roll it up, and eat it. It was SO good. For our main entrees, I went with the Iskender beef, and Enis got the chicken platter. His came with grilled chicken, rice, salad and a yogurt sauce. I don't know how explain iskender aside from its top tier Turkish food. Our waitress was extremely amicable and nice- always checking in on us and asking if we needed anything. Greatly appreciated her! We tried the baklava and it too was delicious- highly recommend this place to anyone looking to try halal Turkish cuisine!

I'm in love with this little corner of Turkey right here! Cappadocia Cafe is such a cozy and…read morewelcoming place, with delicious halal food and a lovely atmosphere that makes you feel at home. Sia was so friendly, warm, and welcoming, which made our visit even more special. Their Turkish coffee is wonderful, and the desserts are absolutely worth trying! I truly enjoyed my time here and would love to come back again. Such a beautiful little taste of Turkey!

Fabulous service ,great food , Nicely decorated . We had the sirloin stead and the braised leg of…read morelamb . The chicken soup came with the meal was yummy . The margarita was Purfect and so was the Orange cake for dessert .

Slow service. Food was simply average…read moreSoggy french fries Too much garlic on kebabs Server was rude

First time...this place is Fantastic. The owner is the nicest person, offered me a few tastes and…read moreeverything was great. I love PLANTAINS and his were perfect. His hand made Falafel was light, filled with flavor and delicious. His homemade sauce, spot on. He gave me the soup he made. Delicious. Highly recommend this spot. Reasonable fair prices, full quality meals. My new go to place.

Once again, this place didn't disappoint. We ordered multiple meals. The meat was cooked and…read moremarinated to perfection. The chicken was so tender. This place makes some of the best falafel. The place maybe small, but we really believe it is one of the food hidden gems in the area.

I ordered the lunch special #1 on a Thursday. It was a hit no doubt I will be back asap. I had my…read morefood quick and they're alert and attentive unlike a lot places in food service today. This place is local and a gem. The outside may not look as grand as pita inn but they put the money where it counts- the FOOD. Red sauce is straight GAS. 10/10

This spot has been on my list to try for a while. For this visit I was enjoying a walk from the…read moretrain station, a solid mile away. There's lots of exciting food options on the route, and I did question myself on if this was worth the effort... it was. Small place, but that just fine. The first thing I noticed as I walked in was the smell, oh what a fabulous scent! Meat and complex spices. No other nonsense, no air freshener, no cleaning supply smell, no candles, just the smell of exactly what your here for. The cones of meat are spinning right in front of you behind the counter. What a beautiful sight. I ordered the lunch special #1. It comes with chicken shawarma, chicken kabob, kefta kabob, rice, salad, pita, and a falafel. Less than 12 bucks! Available from 12 to 3 pm, this is a great value. I'll get the negative out of the way here, I didn't care for the chicken kabob. It just felt over done, but good flavor. Also, the pita was a very generic and dry pita. Likely store bought. Not a huge deal but if pita is in your name I expect a decent one. The shawarma was spot on perfect. I've had my fair share of shawarma at this point and I'd put this up near the top, especially on the local scene. The kefta was my favorite part of the plate, the spices really show up and stand out. Perfect cook as well. The rice was nice with some citrus flavor that balanced the plate out. The salad was very basic but tasted fresh. A special mention for their spicy red sauce. THIS. This is the red sauce I always want but no one does it this well. Just the perfect heat level, at the very tip of my tolerance, with plenty of flavor to back up the spice. This is the best red sauce I think I've had period. I usually love the white sauce but catch me here sweating with a smile on my face and red sauce on everything.