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    Roti

    4.1 (123 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ROTI ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Ian C.

    I was back in Chicago for a conference (after having lived here for 3 years) and had to come back to Roti, as it used to be a weekly go-to lunch spot. Pros - The quantity of the food hasn't changed where you can still get your bowl filled to the brim and they don't skimp! (It's a little more than Chipotle, withva bowl, a pita, and a drink being $18.) - The speed of service was great. From the time I walked in until I was seated was less than 5- minutes which was great. Cons - The pita was DRY! (Granted I did go at about 11:30a, but still super dry.) The chicken also could have used a bit more spice/Flavoring. - The customer service also wasn't the best, but things change, so could have been worse!

    Emma B.

    Food here is good! But the name confuses me Roti is Indian not Mediterranean! Then they serve the bowls with a pita. Love all the different toppings you can put on your bowl. Harissa Chicken is great. The pita is great. Ended up coming here twice in one trip and the last trip they were out of pitas but still charged you full price. Restaurant is designed for solo diners to grab lunch but still has areas for couples of groups to dine together.

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    Ellen S.

    Wanted to have a light dinner before seeing a show at the Goodman Theater and decided to try Roti, which is a quick walk away. We each ordered the Harissa Chopped Chicken Salad, and OMG was it delicious! The chicken was extremely juicy and flavorful, and all of the veggies in the salad were fabulous. Even though it was dinnertime, the veggies were all crisp and fresh. The salad was served with plush, warm pita bread - yum! Seating was limited, and there was a steady stream of customers, but no one had to wait for a table, and the staff was really nice. I'm already thinking that the next time I'm in Chicago, I'll want to return to Roti.

    Build Your Own Salad (IG: @speakthefood)
    Tina L.

    Food// Great portion sizes and reminds me of Cava in California but Roti has whole chickpeas as a side, falafel with some whole pieces of chickpeas, olives, tahini and red pepper as a dressing, crispy pita crisps no extra charge along with pita. Some downsides in comparison to Cava: -They do charge more for half salad and half grain for a bowl. -1 type of hummus but have other sauces and different toppings ie olives and pickles Service// Super quick and easy to build your own bowl. Restroom requires a code and water cups on the side Ambiance// Plenty of seating, clean and good grub that's affordable

    Build Your Own Salad
    Philip M.

    Wow, I don't think I've been to a Roti before. They're great! We had a salad and a salad and grain bowl. We had the veggies with 2-falafel add-on, but they have chicken and salmon too. They have a large selection of toppings and sauces that are all included. It is all fresh and the place is clean. They were super good and filling. I look forward to our next visit.

    Falafel greens and grains bowl with veggies, hummus, and hot honey harissa
    Amanda H.

    The service was great! Ordered the greens and grains falafel bowl. They were out of falafel so after a short wait we got it hot and fresh. The employee even brought it out to our table. Food was delicious. The hot honey harissa was super good though not really as spicy as I hoped. My only complaints are the dining area was a little dirty and the music was a little loud.

    Nikita P.

    Stopped in for a quick dinner. There was no one else in the establishment which at first gave me a little pause but I decided to go with it anyway. The space was clean and well lit. The service was great and the two individuals behind the counter were very polite and helpful. I got my bowl to go and was on my way. I ordered a rainbow veggie bowl with chicken and it was absolutely amazing. My veggies were fresh and chopped perfectly. It had just the right amount of sauce on it without being too weighed down. I definitely made the right choice for dinner that night.

    Half lamb and half steak
    Mike L.

    Think of Roti as the chipotle of Mediterranean food. It's fast, seems healthy, and is delicious. I built my own bowl with saffron rice and half lamb half steak. The saffron rice is delicious and well seasoned. The lamb is shredded and really reminds me of carnitas. The steak is slightly spicy and has the flavor of Barbados. I ordered a side of falafel and you can see whole garbanzo beans inside. The outside is crunchy and the inside is super flavorful and delicious!

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    Fresh food served fast. You can sit down but it looks like most folks get takeout. Good for a quick lunch.

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    1 year ago

    I had a Mediterranean salad with a great combo of fresh ingredients and a large portion for a reasonable price.

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    Delicious and very good service. prices are reasonable good music and a clean restaurant.

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    Thanks for all the love, Kayla! Hope to have you back soon.

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    Delicious veggie bowl with a variety of toppings and friendly staff - the cauliflower rice option is especially yummy

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