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    Old Jerusalem Restaurant

    4.0 (507 reviews)
    ModerateMiddle Eastern
    Open • 11:00 am - 10:45 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Hannah H.

    Old Jerusalem Restaurant is a local favorite in Old Town, and they offer various apps, soups, sandwiches, entrees, vegetarian options, and pastries. I stopped by to get their Falafel Sandwich, which was filled with falafel, onions, and tahini sauce; I opted out of the lettuce and the tomatoes. I made sure to add a side of garlic, tahini, and the shata sauce to amp up the sandwich. The sandwich itself was filling, and the combination of the sauces were yummy! They make everything to order, so it took about 10+ minutes or so. Service is kind and friendly, and the restaurant itself is small and intimate. Metered parking can be found in the area. +falafel sandwiches +garlic, tahini, and shata sauces +friendly service +metered street parking available

    Greek Salad with protein (kefta)
    Lilly E.

    Definitely this would be a regular spot if I lived in the city. As soon as we walked in and there was a slumbering hijabi grandma at the kitchen counter that didn't speak much English, I knew this cooking was bouta be good (and it was). The kefta with salad was kind of expensive ($18) but everything else was very affordable and really tasty, especially the knafeh (highly recommend!!). My friends and I were speaking some Arabic in the restaurant and the lil ladies in the restaurant started giving our table special treatment, haha (refilling water often, clearing plates, checking on us, generally smiling and taking good care of us). I would definitely make this a regular spot with my friends if I lived here. Quiet little place with intimate family feel.

    Jerusalem salad
    Chris M.

    Of all the Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurants I've had in Chicago, Old Jerusalem is undoubtedly in the upper echelon. The moudardara is indescribably delicious. I've had this dish many times but the one here is head and shoulders above the rest. If you're not familiar, moudardara is a blend of rice, lentils, and caramelized onions, which pairs wonderfully with the plain yogurt they give you. Another favorite is the Jerusalem Salad. So fresh and so perfectly balanced. Of course, everything else here is great too (including the grilled meats and classic sides/appetizers) but these are just my personal favorites. The family members that run the place are also the absolute sweetest people. Please do yourself a favor and pay Old Jerusalem a visit ASAP!

    Combination Platter
    Amelia B.

    Takeout order from Old Jerusalem Restaurant. They've got the meats with their combination platter, complete with rice and some salad. Also had to try to vegetarian platter which was loaded with hummus, baba ganoush, and falafel. The order came with three pitas too. Ended the meal on a sweet note with a baklava. This is a place where you'd probably want to just do takeout. You wouldn't have trouble securing a table if you dine in.

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    Anthony D.

    Great food at a great price! The staff is friendly and the interior is comfortable, we ordered: - Combination Platter - Hommos with Meat - Grape Leaves The Grape Leaves may not be for everyone, they are served warm and have sour kick. The meat in the other dishes were all flavorful. Definitely recommend stopping by.

    Savanna B.

    Tried this place for dinner last night. The couple running the place were extremely nice and accommodating towards my toddler- definitely kid-friendly. The dining room was slow last night although they were doing brisk takeout business. The pita bread was delicious- fluffy and warm. I could have almost made a meal of that! I had the vegetarian combination and liked it, especially the tabbouleh. The baba ganoush had a nice smoked flavor. We split an order of French fries for the table and those were also good. My husband had the chicken kabob and didn't love it for the price. He said it was mostly rice and not enough chicken. He also said that while the rice was served hot the chicken was cold. Our niece had the chicken and hummus and liked that a lot, so maybe that's the way to go. We all shared baklava, which I thought was just okay.

    Kunefe, Baklawa and Harisa
    Zirish K.

    Loved the ambiance and a very nice lady welcomed me. Felt very humble. I got the Kunefe, harissa and baklava. Everything was delicious!! I will definitely go again

    Shawarma Sandwich
    Amy D.

    BYOB! Their portions are very generous and definitely worth taking home for later! I'm personally impressed by the pita sandwich. At initial glance, it seemed like there wouldn't be enough shawarma, but after a few bites it becomes immediately apparent that there's SO MUCH inside - well-portioned meat, sauce, tomato, onion and lettuce. The vibes inside are pretty standard with decent service. I recommend sitting outside instead to really feel a part the Old Town action. -AT

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    Great food, service and vibes. Beautiful location with lovely people. Clearly family owned and made. You can't go wrong here. The grape leaves were moister compared to others that I have had and I savored every moment! Greta portions sizes and the combo are perfect for sharing although we did get a couple apps to help my tummy feel full. The veggie platter is spectacular and everything is great. They are ready to serve at anytime.

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    It's no frills in the best way. All super good and craving worthy but the garlic sauce is especially good - 10/10.

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    Easy and delicious. Fast, friendly and consistent. Always an enjoyable causal option.

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    Delicious pitas and great grilled chicken. Loved their falafels. Great customer service

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    Always a pleasure to eat this food. Fresh and filling. It's so nice when a neighborhood staple is still in the neighborhood.

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