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    Sila's Mediterranean Restaurant

    4.7 (121 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Create Your Own Bowl (Mediterranean Chicken)
    Anthony D.

    Pretty good Mediterranean food on Broadway. We stopped by for a late lunch and ordered a Mediterranean Chicken Bowl and a Steak Bowl. You get several options for the base and the toppings with a pita on the side. The staff was super friendly and helped with recommendations for toppings and sauces. The place has plenty of seating and cold water in clay pots which was cool.

    (Create Your Own Bowl) Spicy Rice, Potatoes, Sila's Chicken, Cucumbers, Onions, Chickpeas, Spicy Sauce, Garlic Sauce
    Nate T.

    I ordered takeout from here and got a bowl with spicy rice, Sila's chicken and several toppings. The chicken was really good- the flavor and texture were great. The sauces were also very good. The spicy sauce was just spicy enough that it was hot but didn't take away from the rest of the bowl. The pita (included with the bowl) was a nice touch. The service was solid. They were quick and willing to let me sample a few sauces before deciding on one. Even though I ordered takeout this time, I really like the restaurant. (I've dined in on several occasions). The Mediterranean decor provides a unique fast-casual dining experience. If you're not looking for a Michelin quality meal, but instead just want something quick and tasty, I can't recommend Sila's highly enough. PS- the Athletic Brew tall boy in my photo was purchased down the street, not from Sila's.

    Stephen C.

    Really good in the neighborhood. The menu is just the right amount of choices and the offerings seem authentic. Very clean and well appointed. Plenty of space to stretch out and enjoy your meal. Some of the better Mediterranean and gyros I've had in Lakeview. Full of flavor with homemade tiziki and pita bread. great choices on side dishes like the fried potatoes are excellent and non greasy. Surprisingly good price points and an all around an excellent choice for lunch or dinner on Broadway in Lakeview.

    Home-made Beef Gyros Sandwich
    Tom G.

    I've been here several times last year and always had a good experience. It appears that business has picked up since my last visit they hired two new people. They'll get you in and out in no time. I usually get a sandwich whether it be their daily specials or one of their hand-made beef gyros sandwiches with delicious ingredients and a can of pop runs $12.00 with tax. They are busy on the weekends, so you're best bet is to take the bus or Uber, as parking is nearly impossible.

    Baba Ghanoug Baba Ghanoug
    Rickey M.

    Had amazing chicken and beef Shawarma !!! Amazing flavors !!! Side if babba ganoush was delicious too!!

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    Cindy L.

    Amazing, delicious, fresh, omg I'm obsessed. I live in west loop and I want to move to lake view just for Silas. We ordered chicken bowls with a base of white rice, potatoes, and carrots. 100/10. For sauces we had Silas sauce and the Garlic sauce. Also had a side of the creamiest hummus I've ever had. The portions are very generous. I can't wait to go back.

    P 3.

    Good food. Nice service. Good selection of stuff too. I liked this place and will go back.

    Yum Create Your Own
    Olivia J.

    Food: The shawarma at Sila's is absolutely delicious! The chicken is super tender and flavorful. You can add as many topping as want to your wrap or bowl. You must add hummus and harissa sauce. It's the perfect combination of creamy and spice. If you decide to add rice to your wrap go with the spiced rice, it's earthy and pairs really well with any protein. I can't wait to come back. Service: Fast and friendly! Ambiance: I feel like I've been transferred to a happy sunflower field. It's just a delightful place to escape the gloomy days in Chicago.

    Pita with falafel and lentil soup
    K C.

    Love how customizable the dishes are! Went with the pita and it did not disappoint! The pita was so fresh and delicious I'd go back just for plain ones to have at home. The pita was so stuffed I ended up taking the lentil soup home for later. Also tried the baklava (which is vegan). I love traditional baklava and while you def notice the missing honey, it was still very good! Can't believe it's taken me a year to try this place and I look forward to trying more off the menu.

    Steve B.

    Silas Mediterranean Restraunt really is a sight to see. The inside of the restraunt really is like going back in time. The food was good since one can build a bowl of their choice! The only thing that I didn't like was the temperature of the inside of the shop.

    Cute wall
    Cas B.

    Service was nice - they explained how the ordering works. The gyro was good and you can pick some sides and sauces. The inside of the restaurant is quite cute. If you're in the area, it's worth trying! Down one star because one of the workers went into the bathroom and was in there for a super long time. All the while they have their own employee bathroom. It was really annoying waiting to just wash my hands when the employee could have easily gone to their own employee bathroom.

    Natalie K.

    Service was quick and easy. This is a great spot to grab a fast meal if you are craving mediterranean food. There are plenty of options and all the flavors are great. I ended up getting the falafel wrap which was so good. I love the ambiance with all the sunflowers around. I highly recommend!

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    Tracey Z.

    First of all LOVE the sunflower theme! Everywhere is so warm and bright it's so welcoming to walk into. I got the Falafel Pita with eggplant base. YUM! The menu was kind of confusing but with some staff help I got it. I highly recommend the spicy feta and the spiced tahini and garlic sauce. I have never put eggplant on a pita before, genius. Mhmm every bite was delicious. It was all just such a good mix. Also such a good price.

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    10 months ago

    Underrated spot. If you're looking for something filling, good for you, and at a decent price Sila's does the trick!

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    3 months ago

    always good, best bang for your buck, and always is super fast for pick up orders, would go back anytime

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    11 months ago

    Pretty basic food with decent flavors,execution wasn't top notch .interior and service is below part.

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    Really good counter-service Mediterranean restaurant, perfect for lunch. I like that you can customize our own bowls, falafel was very good

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    Aba

    Aba

    4.4
    (2k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$$

    Stylish Fulton Market Brunch with Great Food and Service…read more Booked brunch for two on OpenTable at Aba in Fulton Market, and it's easy to see why this spot is so popular. The space is beautiful--open, bright, full of natural light, and stylish without feeling overdone. We ordered the Short Rib Shakshuka, which was flavorful with just a hint of spice and a generous portion size. The warm, soft pita served alongside was perfect for dipping. The Steak and Eggs was also excellent--the steak and eggs were cooked perfectly, and the fried potatoes were a standout: crispy on the outside while still moist and tender inside. Portion sizes were just right. We also tried both of the recommended brunch cocktails, and they were strong, flavorful, and well balanced. Service from Mike was great--friendly, efficient, and attentive throughout the meal. Overall, Aba delivered a polished and enjoyable brunch experience. Highly recommend, and based on what we tasted, I'd absolutely come back to try dinner.

    huge restaurant with lots of seating! very lively even on a tuesday night. staff are friendly and…read moreattentive. we got the crispy short rib hummus, muhummara, and halloumi. they were actually all starters/ small plates as we heard those were better than the mains. our server recommended 2 dishes per person but we (2) were stuffed with 3! they give plenty of pita per hummus plate which is a nice touch. I liked the muhammara the most, followed by the crispy short rib hummus then halloumi. the halloumi dish was a little bare and simple.

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    The Purple Pig

    The Purple Pig

    4.3
    (9k reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$$

    My new favorite restaurant! the food is DELICIOUS and the staff was incredible. I don't give…read morereviews much but just loved it here so I had to :)

    This place had a line that went out of the door during the multiple times I've crossed the…read moreMagnificent Mile bridge in Chicago. Made last minute reservations for brunch next day after the infamous architecture tour. It was quiet as we've put in an early morning. All the more better to savor all intricate dishes from start to finish. Like the name, The Purple Pig, their specialty is pork dishes so majority of our orders were this. Daily special of the bone marrow bacon jam toast - glazed, slippery off the bone, savory and sweet. Always love a good bone marrow dish to get the sweetness off it. This was so good that there were bits of the marrow and jam left stuck to the bone, I took a piece of the toast and scooped the bone dry. Nothing left for anyone to attack this. Non pork dishes were the Mushroom 3 ways and Spanish octopus. Mushroom dish was savory with all the coated sauces elevating this. Spanish octopus was kicked lightly and easily can bite in to enjoy the tender and charred portions. But the award went to my main course - the braised pork shoulder with saffron, apricots and Swiss chard. Aside from the rippable pork meat when dining on it, the sauces fused together on this dish elevated it and had everyone coming back for more. I needed an official Chicago culinary experience and found it at The Purple Pig without a doubt.

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    Kabobi Grill

    Kabobi Grill

    4.5
    (1.3k reviews)
    4.0 mi
    $$

    We stopped by as a group of 5 for dinner Sunday night and we were promptly seated. We visited…read moreChicago for St. Patty's, but my two Persian friends were eager to show us some authentic food and Kabobi did not disappoint. The food was absolutely delicious and I particularly loved the Shami and Koubidehs. The koubidehs were so tender and juicy. The service was phenomenal and they even brought us some tea and dessert (bamieh) for free. Kabobi is open late and was the perfect spot to chat while the rain died down. Definitely coming back when I'm in Chicago next time!

    My family loves coming to Kabobi Grill. It's one of our favorite places to enjoy a family-style…read moremeal together. Even when it's busy--which is most of the time--they do a great job of getting everyone seated without a long wait. We almost always order the family meal. It starts with their fresh Persian salad and creamy hummus, which are the perfect way to begin the meal. The kabobs are always flavorful, tender, and cooked perfectly, and the rice is just as delicious. My only suggestion would be to include a few more grilled vegetables on the family platter, as they pair so well with the rest of the meal. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, which is one of the many reasons we keep coming back. If you're looking for delicious Persian food that's perfect for sharing, Kabobi Grill is a great choice.

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    Kabobi Homemade Mango Saffron Icecream
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    Falafel & Grill

    Falafel & Grill

    4.3
    (669 reviews)
    2.6 mi
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    Good "bang for buck" would be an understatement when describing this place. The quality of the food…read moreat Falafel & Grill is absolutely OUTSTANDING, and comes at a beyond reasonable price. As typical for a counter serve, this facility is no thrills but it's kept very clean and the service is straightforward and great. We've gone back here a few times and have never had an issues with wait time, which is impressive as it can get pretty busy with orders. We've tried both the Chicken Kabob Plate and the Kifta Kabob Plate and both were fantastic. They truly make the meat here the PERFECT tenderness - probably the softest and juiciest chicken I've had in the city!!! The hummus and falafel that the Plate meals come with are also delicious. 10000% recommend for a casual Mediterranean meal or takeout

    I lived in Chicago ten years and always wanted to try this place. Sadly it took me moving away to…read morefinally give it a try! This place is a local gem: simple, quick, casual, but packed with flavor. The falafel is crispy crunchy and herby served with two sauces (the red is bright and spicy - my fav), and you can see that juicy shawarma rotating in the window as you pass. Though unassuming on the outside, this place serves yummy Lebanese food at high ROI. Of the two shawarma plates I tried, I fancy the beef, but I tend to lean beef. The chicken was clean and flavorful. The hummus is creamy and delicious and the plates are served with a balsamic fresh salad on the side. The guys behind the counter are working hard and if you're picking food up to-go, you're likely in and out of line with hot fresh food in under 10 minutes. Definitely a spot to try if you've never had shawarma or Falaffel, or need a quick bite while on your lunch break. Also wouldn't be a bad late night snacky

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    Al Bawadi Grill

    Al Bawadi Grill

    4.1
    (1.2k reviews)
    16.3 mi
    $$

    food was delicious, great serving size and fresh !! customer service was also fantastic, super…read morefriendly and accommodating. will be coming back

    I really liked this place. They have parking in front of the restaurant and back. I highly…read morerecommend a reservation on Friday-Sunday even if you are just one person. I called them because I wasn't sure if the online version would be too slow. We were a group of three that came in Saturday night at 7 pm. It was moderately busy. The staff were all welcoming with smiles on their faces and attentiveness. Prices were fair for the amount of food you receive. Food portions are colossal so I would recommend one appetizer and one entree if you are a couple. They give you a complimentary dish. We ordered arayes with meat, meat toshka, mixed grill with baba ghanouj, fillet of basa fried, and mint lemonade. They also offer you fresh Arabic coffee before you leave. This is about a 4.5-5. -arayes with meat 4 - this was not bad. It's like a tamer version of the meat toshka. -meat toshka 5 - I prefer this over the arayes because they add the Syrian cheese. This one was bursting with flavor the moment you took a bite out of it. The minced beef and lamb just melt in the mouth. -mixed grill 5 - this came with 3 big skewers (shish kabab, kufta kabab, and chicken tawook. It also has tomatoes and onions to help cut down the meat when digesting. There are two heaping portions of biryani and saffron rice and baba ghanouj. The baba ghanouj was creamy and flavorful. It goes well with the pita bread. The meats were cooked medium well unless you want something. I think next time I'll ask for the shish kababs to be cooked medium rare or medium for a more juicy taste. The chicken tawook and kufta were both succulent. -fillet of basa fried 5 - the two pieces of basa fillet were astronomical. It also comes with two different kinds of rice. The fish was flaky, moist, and seasoned. Make sure you add the lemon and eat it with the sauce. -mint lemonade 5 - this was very refreshing after eating a heavy meal.

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    20 minute wait for two. Food smells delicious though
    20 minute wait for two. Food smells delicious though
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    Avec - Chicago

    Avec - Chicago

    4.3
    (2.7k reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$$

    We came here on Saturday for their brunch and I wanted to say our server was amazing!! The food was…read moregreat especially the Meijoo dates. We got a lot of dishes to share between four people and it was more than enough. A lot of the dishes had eggs which is great and everything was so flavorful. We choose to sit outside and it's so lovely and nice. Will be back to try more on their menu.

    This came highly recommended by multiple people, and for a good reason! Our friend made a late…read morenight reservation, which was perfect after the architecture boat tour. This location runs a long narrow path with tables on the right and bar seating on the left. Beware, you'll be pretty cozy with your neighbors since some of the tables aren't split up. Mediterranean food is usually a hit for group dinners since we get to try a ton of small dishes. - Endive peach salad: delicious parm greek yogurt on the bottom, and was just what we needed after a day full of carbs. Light and refreshing - Wild mexican prawns: they added another for us since it usually only comes with 3. Make sure to dip the pita bread in the sauce - Chorizo stuffed dates: not a favorite for me, it was a bit too salty - Hummus with glazed short rib - this one was also just ok, the short rib was quite fatty - Heirloom tomatoes: another light and refreshing, but very savory starter. Loved this with the endive salad - Shwarma spiced chicken: we had to order this after seeing and SMELLING our neighbors' chicken. The spices are so fragrant and reallly good. I don't usually order chicken because it's usually dry, but even the white meat was moist As you can see, we left STUFFED. happy bellies

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    Roasted Corn & Freekeh Tabbouleh
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    Avaspi

    Avaspi

    4.8
    (109 reviews)
    0.9 mi

    An absolutely standout meal, each dish better than the next. The stuffed dates, however, were about…read moreas spectacular as anything I've had. A perfect place to go with a group to try as many different things as possible. And don't sleep on their happy hour, which makes the experience even better!

    Avaspi is one of the best restaurants I've been to in Chicago. My party of six split 6 appetizers…read moreand 3 entrees. Mediterranean Meze - very flavorful blend of 22 ingredients according to our waiter. This dish was truly unique. 5/5 Grilled Halloumi Meze - delicious cheese with olives and garlic bread. 4/5 Stuffed Eggplant - savory and creamy dish which actually might be even better served hot. 5/5 Calamari Meze - Excellent and tender. Not chewy at all which was nice. There were a ton of olives which I didn't think complimented the calamari. Overall, still 5/5. Mushroom Tava - mushrooms were cooked perfectly and were delicious. One of my favorite dishes of the night. 5/5 Stuffed Mushrooms - this dish fell flat on flavor and had more of the typical mushroom texture. 3/5 The Hunkar entrée initially was extremely salty. I mentioned this to the waiter and they remade it, which turned out great, so I'm hoping the salty dish was a one-off. 5/5 Our waiter was very friendly and attentive throughout. The restaurant itself is also casual upscale, so nice for most occasions. Avaspi exceeds expectations and I highly recommend this excellent Mediterranean restaurant.

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