The former JD's Que and Brew has been transformed into a lovely fast casual Greek restaurant with…read morecounter service. There is even a bar are with counter seating and three - five tables (two standard height and three counter height. There is a monstrous screen behind the bar for sports, but they mostly show videos of Greece, but they are mesmerizing videos of a beautiful country. It's a cleaner version of Dengeo's. And, dare I say, better version. Except for their avgolemeno soup. Such a weak travesty. Please fix this. It's just a watery mess. However, everything else is delicious. I ordered the Greek Chicken with their lemon-butter rice. They debone the chicken and serve atop a mountain of their rice. If also had their potatoes (which are good) but the rice is magical. The first time we went, they had a serve yourself soda fountain and they since got rid of it and sell soda in bottles and cans. They do still have a self-serve water station. Once you order, staff will bring to your table, so please tip when you order or leave on the table as they do come by and clear your table as well. It is first come first served and you grab your own tables. I've been there on weekends and weeknights and they get pretty packed. The food is flavorful and quite tasty. The portions are huge so you're definitely going to bring something home. Nostimo is now in our rotation of places to go in a pinch and they do have an outdoor seating area, too.

Had great wine and food at this Greek restaurant in Arlington Heights. It looks a lot more casual…read morethan it actually is. Nostimo has better quality than how they present themselves. Actually has a drive thru so how classy can it be. The restaurant has options for families and groups. Coming in here it looked like a regular casual restaurant where you order at the counter. It's one of those places you get the food brought out. There's also a bar area you can get beer and wine. For certain it's not the average fast casual. It's about $8 for a glass. Best we had was the Roditis, which is a rosé from Corinthia. It's about $8 for the Hummus. Comes with lots of pita bread. The rest of the menu is meaty. Great place located on Rand at Chestnut. It's closed Mondays. There's the hummus for vegetarians.

Really great Turkish food! Everything from the Baba Ganoush to the Adana Kabob was delicious…read more Really loved the house made bread! The staff were friendly and attentive. It is a nicer restaurant, but still casually approachable. It is great for small or large parties. I'll be back to try their desserts!!

I was invited to this restaurant I love the lamb chops it was delicious, my friends loved their…read morefood , but the 2 star is for the lamb Tandir I think this not good to be on the menu it's the worst meat I ever had it was very tough to eat , I had few bites , I have to take it home to see if I can do something with it but unfortunately I have to throw it away , not recommend this item to anyone it's waist of money. I have the picture from the menu Plus the potato was on my plate was only 9 slices the menu picture around 20 slices, Come on Thousand Tales restaurant you can Do better than that

Great place for Mediterranean food with basic dining. You go in and order, then when your dinner is…read moreready, they bring you your food. In a strip mall, yet comfortable cushioned seating inside and plenty of it. You can get a choice of appetizers such as falafel balls, hummus, or loaded fries. Then they have a wide variety of mediterranean wraps or pita sandwiches - both meat and vegetarian. There are a few choices of salads - all made fresh. Finally, there are entrees of all types. I tried the veggie platter and got falafel, hummus, baba ghannouj, and salad along with pita bread. There's even a shawarma bowl. For drinks, there's a machine with all sorts of choices. The food was filling; in fact - we all had to take about 10-20% of our dinners home with us!

07/23/25 - It's not my first rodeo at Pita Pita Mediterranean Grill (PPMG). After an afternoon of…read moreshopping @ Woodfield Mall we were hungry. My wife suggested looking on Groupon. What I found was a $40 dollar value meal for $20. I've eaten at this Pita Lita Mediteranean Grill before & @ this Palatine location on multiple occasions..Pita Pita has multiple locations. Their food is very good both my wife & I ordered the mixed meat signature plate for $19 a piece. This dish comes w/a very good variety of meats like chicken & beef shawarma, grilled chicken, grilled beef & beef kifta along with/a Mediterranean salad, yellow rice & 4 - 1/2 pocket pitas perfect for making a pita sandwich. We took the 1/2 pita & put a variety of chicken, beef, salad & yellow rice & topped it w/tahini sauce & hot sauce. This made an excellent pita pocket sandwich. The mixed meat platter makes for an excellent meal w/generous sized portions & excellently seasoned meal. In fact we had left overs so I will have lunch tomorrow. The Groupon made a good meal even better because we were able to order 2 excellent meals for $20. PPMG has multiple locations all over Chicagoland. This one was in Palatine off of Dundee & 53. I've also eaten @ the Rolling Ghetto & Lombard locations. I see they also have locations in Des Plaines, Chicago (closer to me), Skokie, 200 W Randolph (no parking). Good solid Mediterranean food & made even better by Groupon

Great stop after landing in Chicago. So cool that they are open late…read more I ordered online and it was ready in 15-20 min. This spot has a market, too and a bakery. We were in a rush to get outta there as we still need to check in, but this is def worth checking out again during our visit. Lentil soup was great. I ordered the chicken kebab plate and i'd say, it's a 3/5.

Food was very good. I had a chicken kebab and my husband had the beyti kabab. If I rated based on…read morejust food, it would be 4.5! I was a quite disappointed because we went on Saturday at 6:30pm and they were completely out of all pide, ezme, haydari, and the pickles so the menu was pretty limited. We ended up ordering fries as an appetizer since that's all they had. The entrees also said they come with bulgar and rice but we did not have any bulgar on our dish..it also said we should have roasted peppers and onions, which were not on our dish either. I assume they were out of all of those? We really wanted hummus but it was not on the menu. When we finished our meal, we noticed the table behind us had hummus... it would have been nice to know they had hummus. Also, we really wanted to try the manti but did not see it on the menu. At the end of the meal, my husband wanted a coffee and the waitress said there was no coffee and the machine was broke. Service was ok. Waitress forgot our drink. Not very attentive. Dining area is small but cute. They are planning to expand the dining area so there really isn't much of a market anymore. Prices are pretty high in comparison to most Turkish/middle eastern restaurants. They do give you yummy bread and Babaganoush. I want to try it again in hopes that other menu items are available.

Excellent all the way around. Great food, good value, clean and good service. Highly recommended.read more

I recently had gone to a get-together where the hosts had gotten catering from Pita Inn, thus, this…read morereview is strictly for their catering service and - of course - the food! Starting with the sides: hummus, baba ghanouj, sliced pita bread, and fattoush salad. All were equally delicious, with the stars being the baba ghanouj and the fattoush salad. There was also a great selection of proteins and main stars of the meal: falafel, beef shish kabobs, chicken tender, and kefta kabos. I tried a bit of everything and it was all SO GOOD! The meats were seasoned beautifully and were tender, the falafel wer crisp and flavorful, and all the sides were refreshing and delightful. I was definitely surprised at how good the meal experience was, as I tend to be quite picky when it comes to West Asian/Mid-Eastern food. Overall, Pita Inn was an EXCELLENT spot to cater from! There was a great variety of food and everything was DELICIOUS!

We had a wonderful dinner at Foxtail on the Lake! The setting is like nowhere else: a beautifully…read moreconverted historic church right on the lake, full of artwork and sculptures we loved looking at. The atmosphere was great and so was the meal. Our server, Ashley, was fantastic. She was attentive to everything we needed and checked on us several times without ever making us feel rushed. She's clearly got a bright future there. We'll definitely be back. Ron & Eileen Meissen

We visited this restaurant twice. The first time was during Great Lent, and we really enjoyed the…read morevegan options, which is why we decided to come back with friends. Unfortunately, our second experience was less pleasant. As soon as we entered, there was a strong and unpleasant smell coming from the restroom area, which immediately affected the atmosphere. We also had to wait quite a while for our server and had difficulty getting their attention when we wanted to order more. We still recommend giving this place a try, especially for the vegan options. We simply hope the management can pay more attention to cleanliness, odors, and service, as these details make a big difference in the overall experience.

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.

during my first visit i was shockedly surprised by the quality of the food, service and warmth of…read morethis wonderful, reasonably priced and overall excellent restaurant !!! 5 stars in every way and not overpriced like too many places are these days. i will definitely be returning soon !!!! check it out.. paul b wharton attorney at aalaw

Argentine style steak was really good. Veggies with it were amazing. They have a kids menu, just…read morehave to ask and they will tell you verbally. Waitress and owner checked on us multiple times, they were great.

If you are looking for authentic Central Asian cuisine, Sorry Mama Cafe is a must-visit!…read moreWe ordered the hand-pulled noodles (Lagman), fresh traditional bread (Tandyr Nan), and beef kebabs (Shashlik). The Lagman was incredible -- rich, flavorful broth, tender beef, and perfectly chewy noodles. The bread came out warm, fluffy on the inside with a crisp crust, making it perfect to dip in the broth. The kebabs were juicy, well-seasoned, and paired wonderfully with sliced onions and sauce. The service was excellent -- the staff was friendly, attentive, and made us feel right at home. The atmosphere is welcoming, the tea complements the meal perfectly, and the portion sizes are very generous. Highly recommended! And more park lots . 5 of 5.

I had a great experience at Sorry Mama Cafe. The service was warm and friendly, the atmosphere was…read morecozy, and the food was delicious. You absolutely have to try the boorsok--they're freshly fried, served hot with sour cream, and are incredibly tasty. The plov was also amazing, full of flavor and perfectly cooked. The gyuru lagman itself was delicious, with great flavor and perfectly prepared noodles. The only thing that could be improved was the meat. It wasn't very tender, and it seemed like it either wasn't cooked long enough or wasn't the best quality. Aside from that, the dish was very enjoyable. Overall, it's a lovely place with great hospitality and authentic, delicious food. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes!

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!