Highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Chicago by diners

The aromatic spice combinations of Middle Eastern cuisine can make your mouth water and your stomach growl. It stems from ancient civilizations influenced by the Mediterranean along its western border, the deserts of Saudi Arabia, Iran, and Syria, and the mountains of Afghanistan in the eastern part of the region.

That said, it's easily confused with its geographic neighbor, Mediterranean cuisine. Although the two have some foods in common, like pita bread or stuffed grape leaves, Mediterranean food tends to use herbs. At the same time, Middle Eastern fare is flavored with bolder spices like sumac, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cardamom.

As consumers lean toward healthier fare, Middle Eastern restaurants are poised to have a moment. The cuisine's plant-heavy options include hummus, falafel, and fattoush salad. Lentils have been another Middle Eastern staple since at least 8,000 B.C. To satisfy a sweet tooth, options like baklava and halva fit the bill.

Middle Eastern dining emphasizes a shared experience, with many dishes designed to be eaten communally so that everyone at the table can build relationships through food. Mezze platters of bite-sized options and family-style stews are perfect for a night out with family or friends.

Although Middle Eastern restaurants aren't as prevalent as other ethnic cuisines, there are over 144,000 places in the United States where you can sample this region's delights.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated breakfast restaurants in Chicago based on diners' reviews on Yelp as of July 2025. Restaurants with at least 20 reviews tagged as "Middle Eastern" on Yelp and within a 10-kilometer radius of Chicago were included. Some restaurants featured may serve other food items besides breakfast food. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on the Yelp data, were not included.

Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the cut, and to discover new spots you haven't been to yet.

Sultan's Market

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#30. Sultan's Market

- Rating: 4.1/5 (1441 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2057 West North Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Vegetarian, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

North Ave Falalfel

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#29. North Ave Falalfel

- Rating: 4.1/5 (104 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 6814 West North Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Shawarma Garden

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#28. Shawarma Garden

- Rating: 4.1/5 (219 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1951 West Division St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

Galit

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#27. Galit

- Rating: 4.2/5 (506 reviews)
- Price level: $$$$
- Address: 2429 North Lincoln Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

Crave Kabob

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#26. Crave Kabob

- Rating: 4.2/5 (397 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1521 West Madison St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Sheeba Mandi House

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#25. Sheeba Mandi House

- Rating: 4.2/5 (54 reviews)
- Address: 3456 West Foster Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill

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#24. Zam Zam Middle Eastern Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (340 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3461 North Clark St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Greek
- Read more on Yelp

Taza Bakery

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#23. Taza Bakery

- Rating: 4.2/5 (183 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3100 West Devon Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Bakeries, Middle Eastern, Pizza
- Read more on Yelp

Bamyan Kabob

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#22. Bamyan Kabob

- Rating: 4.3/5 (72 reviews)
- Address: 5701 North California Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Halal, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Falafel & Grill

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#21. Falafel & Grill

- Rating: 4.3/5 (639 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1317 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Falafel, Lebanese
- Read more on Yelp

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Pars Cove Restaurant

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#20. Pars Cove Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (566 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 435 West Diversey Pkwy Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Persian/Iranian, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Noon O Kabab - Pick Up, Delivery & Catering

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#19. Noon O Kabab - Pick Up, Delivery & Catering

- Rating: 4.3/5 (135 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 4701 North Kedzie Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Caterers, Persian/Iranian, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Middle East Bakery & Grocery

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#18. Middle East Bakery & Grocery

- Rating: 4.4/5 (525 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1512 West Foster Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Bakeries, Middle Eastern, International Grocery
- Read more on Yelp

Yaba's Food & Middle Eastern Grill

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#17. Yaba's Food & Middle Eastern Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (76 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3011 West Armitage Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Taza Cafe

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#16. Taza Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (692 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 176 North Franklin St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Greek, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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Rumi Middle Eastern Grill

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#15. Rumi Middle Eastern Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (388 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1534 North Milwaukee Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Garden Of Eden

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#14. Garden Of Eden

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7156 North California Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Kabobi Grill

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#13. Kabobi Grill

- Rating: 4.5/5 (1259 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3224 West Lawrence Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Persian/Iranian, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Jarasa Kabob - Skokie

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#12. Jarasa Kabob - Skokie

- Rating: 4.5/5 (280 reviews)
- Address: 3641 Dempster St. Skokie, Illinois
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Ragadan

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#11. Ragadan

- Rating: 4.6/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 4409 North Broadway Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Vegetarian, Burgers, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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Falafel & Grill

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#10. Falafel & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (133 reviews)
- Address: 1433 West Montrose Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Taste of Lebanon

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#9. Taste of Lebanon

- Rating: 4.6/5 (870 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1509 West Foster Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Oasis Fresh

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#8. Oasis Fresh

- Rating: 4.6/5 (164 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 500 West Diversey Pkwy Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Falafel, Middle Eastern, Delis
- Read more on Yelp

LaShuk Street Food

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#7. LaShuk Street Food

- Rating: 4.7/5 (114 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 125 South Clark St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen

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#6. The Gundis Kurdish Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (656 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2909 North Clark St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Cairo Kebab

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#5. Cairo Kebab

- Rating: 4.7/5 (55 reviews)
- Address: 730 West Maxwell St. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Halal, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

Falafel Kebab Station

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#4. Falafel Kebab Station

- Rating: 4.7/5 (63 reviews)
- Address: 1133 West Granville Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Cedar Palace

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#3. Cedar Palace

- Rating: 4.8/5 (502 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 655 West Armitage Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Lebanese, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp

Sinya Mediterranean Grill

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#2. Sinya Mediterranean Grill

- Rating: 4.8/5 (253 reviews)
- Address: 3224 North Damen Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

Suda's Lebanese Cuisine

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#1. Suda's Lebanese Cuisine

- Rating: 4.9/5 (101 reviews)
- Address: 1524 West Fullerton Ave. Chicago, Illinois
- Categories: Lebanese, Wine Bars, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 102 metros.