I am a HUGE fan of Armo Grill. If you want an amazing meal, with incredible flavor and generous…read moreportions, this is your place. You order at the counter and then they bring the food to you in a very timely manner. It's a nice, cozy space, easy to park and there are always customers eating there and not just doing take out. When you do their combo meals, you pick your protein, a side, which is mushroom or rice pilaf or kasha, a salad and an appetizer. Their hummus is excellent. You also get a flat, stretchy pita type bread with it. There is the option of falafel or red beans for vegetarians. They also have a great lunch special during the week for only $10, which is an amazing price for how much food you get. I have a cousin that lives out of state, but whenever he is in town, he wants to eat here! The staff is always very friendly, and you can tell that the quality of the food is important to them. Definitely stop in for lunch or dinner. It will become one of your favorite places!

Armo Grill is near work and I finally checked it out with a group of colleagues. I got the lunch…read morespecial which was a good deal. My only minor complaint is that the meat to rice ratio was a bit low (of course I forgot to take a pic of my plate). Everything was tasty and the portions are big! Everyone enjoyed their meal. The restaurant itself is clean with plenty of seating. It seemed slow at first but they had a good flow of customers, which was a bit surprising given how cold and dreary it was that day. It had snowed a lot a few days before; the parking lot wasn't really cleared which made parking a bit confusing and scary. Everyone working there was kind and helpful. I'll definitely be back to try more dishes!

Excellent everything ordered tasted fresh and great Lamb…read moreshank was a lot of food The Greek potatoes are excellent Taramosalta has a nice tangy flavor The octopus is a decent portion and cooked to perfection Chicken dish was very very solid Always happy to return The oil and bread is a nice touch that every place doesn't provide anymore

This was our first time here for a family wedding shower, and it will absolutely be our last. The…read morestaff is consistently rude, from the servers to the hostess. A few "highlights" of our visit: Dishonesty: A server lied and said there was no kids' menu (which is clearly listed on their website) just to avoid a meal substitution. When I asked about ordering chicken tenders, the server told me they didn't have a kid's menu and were only making an "exception" for my daughter. I later found the full kids menu on their website. Instead of simply explaining an age policy, he chose to be dishonest and was visibly annoyed that I even asked. Being Ignored: It took 20 minutes and multiple people flagging down a server just to get one bottle of Coke. I asked the female waitress 3 times for the Coke and she repeatedly looked at me and ignored me. It took 20 minutes and 3 family members calling out to the server to get her attention. Disrespect: The hostess literally put her hand in my face when I politely asked for a to-go bag. I politely asked the hostess for a to-go bag, she actually put her hand in my face and told me to "hold on." When she finally returned, she mean mugs me and handed me the bag without a word even after I gave her an underserved thank you. If this were my party, I'd be demanding a refund. This place makes other local diners look like five-star establishments. Unbelievable and completely disappointing. Will never be returning.

Aladdin is another wesome turkish place to dine in. Foods are so authentic and so delicious. The…read moremenu is full of a list of different turkish food and make you want to order all same time. Simply it is a place you MUST visit and and experience yourself:)

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.

The ambiance is warm and inviting with traditional Middle Eastern décor. love the food an the staff…read moreis always so nice an welcoming 10/10 recommend

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

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!

I was craving a sandwich but not an ordinary sandwich. I decided to go to Pita Inn and get a…read moreFalafel Sandwich! If you want a really good falafel sandwich, the best place to go to is Pita Inn. The staff is always friendly! And no matter how busy it gets, they have a good attitude and get the order correct b I ordered the sandwich, french fries and a small container of their garlic sauce. I took it to go. The sandwich comes with 3 falafels, lettuce and I top it off with their red spicy sauce and garlic. Every bite had a nice kick of spice and the garlic is creamy and has a not too overwhelming. The pita is good but just warmed, I'd love it if it was grilled or slightly fried over a flat top. The Falafel had a slight crispy and tenderness to it. Overall, I really love this place. And next time, I'll try the Impossible Kefta.

We decided to come here as 2 of my sons wanted to try this place. We invited my in-laws and my…read morebrother-in-law and his family. Since there was a total of 11 and the seating is first come first serve, we decided to call to see if they had reservations. They did take our name and reserved a table. When we arrived we noticed a table was reserved and we were informed that it was our table. We sat and looked over the menus. When we were ready my 2 boys and I went up to place our order. My one son has major allergies so we spoke to the chef and he came back out to recommend the dishes he can have. It was great that he did so and gave us confidence that my son would be able to eat without worrying too much about the ingredients. I ordered the Shrimp Kalamakia with a side of the Greek Rice. My son with the allergies ordered the Pork Kalamakia with Greek Rice and no pita, my other son ordered the Traditional Pork Gyro with Greek Rice. The sides we ordered: Saganaki Fritters and Spanakopitakia. My son that ordered the Pork Kalamakia devoured it. He said it was tender and juicy and probably could have eaten 4 skewers. My Shrimp Kalamakia was nicely charred and seasoned, I squeezed some lemon and it provided a nice tang over the seasoning. The Lemon rice pilaf was soft and cook just right and was nicely balanced. I had one Saganaki Ball and it was delicious. My son had the Pork Gyros said it was really good and the Tzatziki sauce was creamy and rich with flavors. My in-laws bought the table desserts and I got the Baklava and my wife got Loukoumades (Greek Donuts with Nutella) and both did not disappoint. I really loved the citrus honey syrup in the Baklava. The Loukoumades had a crispy shell and nice a fluffy on the inside and the Nutella amount was perfect. This place is very good and well worth the price in my opinion. I loved the fact that they took the time to make sure my son with allergies was safe.

Very tasty Greek meats in an upscale fast-casual space. Came here for a weekend dinner for four,…read moreate very well for $85 including tip. Food was flavorful, portions were large, and service was good. I'd come back.

Social Inn has been on my to-try list for some time.  My husband and I finally had a chance to…read morecheck it out on a Monday evening recently.  I made a reservation via Tock that I already had an account for years, so that was simple. On a weekday evening, as expected, the restaurant was not busy.  We were promptly seated at a 4-top table (2 × 2-top) against the right wall, with some other 2-tops on both sides.  Like many reviewers had mentioned, the venue was beautiful, modern and chic. There were 7 tables occupied, including us.  The music that they had was not too loud, just that customers' conversations were amplified by the box shape open dining area.  If we focused enough, we could hear every conversation if we wanted to.  This was obvious when a table of about 6 women got seated at a table near the front door, some of them laughed and talked very loudly.  My husband and I just found it funny and didn't let that bother us.  However, when the restaurant is filled on busier days, it might be a different story. Our server, Patrick, was very nice and attentive.  Since they did not list drinks on their menu except those with alcohol, I asked him about non-alcoholic drinks.  After a brief "discussion", he asked me to leave it to him to make me a drink with mango.  He came up with a beautiful drink that was good and refreshing, with some mango flavor.  It was Virgin Paloma on our receipt for $8, which was reasonable.  He was very polite and checked in on us several times at appropriate times during our dinner.  The pace of the dinner was good, we spent a total of an hour and 15 minutes in the restaurant. Patrick might be the only waiter serving all the tables that evening, though. I also ordered Grilled Octopus ($22) which was very good, tender and flavorful, but was a little too salty to my taste.  The small pita bread wedges were warm and fluffy with some crispy edges, the beet hummus was creamy, and everything was delicious and tasted fresh.  I generously shared 2 little bites of octopus with my husband and I finished the entire plate, it was so good!  My husband really liked his Spiked White Fish ($29) and I shared a bite of that too.  He also had a House Salad for $6, that was a very good value.  He enjoyed a glass of Sauvignon Blanc Crossing ($12) too.  We also shared an order of Crème Brulee ($8), that was creamy and cooked perfectly.  We ordered a takeout order of Rigatoni with Sausage ($23), that was a good portion, and was still delicious and al dente the next day after being microwaved. I am so happy that we found Social Inn - a hidden gem in Plaza del Prado, it's not far from home, with comfortable and beautiful ambiance, excellent service (from Patrick), an attractive menu with enticing food (fresh ingredients and appealing plating), and reasonable prices, we will definitely be back!

It's been a while since I went to Social Inn. They used to be open for lunch as well as dinner, and…read morethat was easier for me to get to. We were in the area late in the day and remembered Social Inn was open, so we went. We ordered a variety of items. I had the Social Burger (at least 1/2 pound), we also ordered their chicken dinner salad and the beet hummus. Everything was delicious. I did order my burger medium and it was delivered well done, but it was still good. They also have one of the best gluten-free buns I've ever had. I do wish they were open at lunch time still, but I understand they need to be open for their busiest hours. Social Inn is a great option when you are in the Glenview area.

Was in the area so found a new place to pick up lunch. Ordered a shish-ka bowl (the lunch special),…read morehummus, and side of falafel. The place overall was very clean and updated. The person behind the counter had a great energetic smile and was super nice. Ever though we were the only ones there, we still had about at 15 minute wait, which was fine. I was really hoping to love the food, but it was just okay for me. I felt like there was a lot of flavor that was lacking in the shawarma and rice. The bowl serving seemed kind of small- especially for being $13. The bowl also came with a small salad inside, but I was not a fan of the pickle that was cut up, but that's just personal preference for me. The falafels were crispy and tasty. And the hummus was good, fresh and homemade, and looked amazing, but while getting close to the bottom of it, I found a tiny blue spec mixed in the hummus. Of course it caught my attention and I removed it to inspect it more. Possible a piece of sponge??? Needless to say, it shouldn't have been in there and it ruined my experience with the hummus.

Located in a strip center like so many family operated ethnic restaurants, we walked in at 6:00 pm…read moreon Friday. Inside, the entire dining room was spotless, and Mom came out to clean it some more! Booths and tables are in fine condition, none of that cracked vinyl you see in some chains (talking to you, Panera!), music is Middle Eastern, but conversation friendly level, thanks be! Now the food. We started with Mom's lentil soup. This is one of our benchmarks for rating a middle eastern restaurant. And it's good, real good. Dad cooks the rest of the food, and he knows what he's doing! We had the vegetarian plate and the Kofta Kabob plate. Falafel are delicious, curnchy on the outside, creamy and light inside. dolmas are made in house and arrive hot, unlike other places that just buy them from some distributor. Saffron rice is cooked right, hummus is great, but then, the baba ganoush is the star! The texture has that fabulous home-made rusticity you'll never find in a grocery store, and has a mild smokiness that defines this delightful dip when properly prepared. The son of the family is a courteous and friendly young man, always ready to answer your questions, and provide advice to the unfamiliar diner. Give this family a shot. You deserve to experience authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere!

I have been passing by this place for a while now and I've been wanting to try it so finally was…read moreable to. Is a place was really nice inside and the parking is a bit small but there is a valet and the service was good. For the food the seafood platter was good the salmon was cooked perfectly but we were a bit disappointed with the Shawarma plate according to my friend the beef and lamb tasted like jerky so he was really disappointed with it we did order a lamp kebab which was really good I am very picky with my lamb and this one I would go back for because it didn't have that after it taste that I don't like when eating lamb. I would definitely still go back to try some other stuff in the menu. But definitely will have to try the meat kabob instead of the shawarmas next time. Happy eating!

02/09/26 - I love Al Bawadi. I have been coming here on & off @ 8501 W Dempster about 1/2 mile…read moreeast of Lutheran General for many years ever since they opened this location. I met my 3 former co workers here for lunch today (first time for them) & they loved it. We all worked together & get together about twice a year for lunch. Al Bawadi has a lunch special M-F for $13.99. This is an excellent deal w/generous portions of absolutely delicious food. The original Al Bawadi @ 7216 W 87th St in Bridgeview.

First of all, your manager MAHER is a true gem! I called to inquire about a last minute birthday…read morecatering order and although he was very busy, he graciously took the time to discuss what I would need over the phone as well as give food recommendations and pricing. The delivered food was outstanding and there was more than enough to feed all of my guests. Your location (GLENVIEW) is the best location out of all the Pita Inn restaurants in my opinion. Excellent customer service and staff and the food cannot be beat! Anytime I stop in for an order pick up, the restaurant never disappoints. THANK YOU MAHER! Izabela

I really wanted to love this place but part of the issue was out of their control, but the other…read morepart, not so sure what happened. This is a pretty busy place for lunch. I did come after the normal lunch hour rush, but it was still a little busy. I ordered a falafel sandwich which I was really looking forward to eating a pita, with lettuce and tahini sauce. When my number was called, I walked up to the counter and asked where my food was and apparently someone took my item. They said they will make it again and since I was in a hurry, I grabbed the item and didn't double check what was inside :( When I finally got to my destination, I was given just falafels :( They were decent, but when I was expecting something else, that's why I give this place a 3 stars.