The 10 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Illinois — 2026

We compared all 894 Mediterranean restaurants in Illinois on the data that matters: services offered, posted hours, and how easy each one is to reach. No pay-to-play — this ranking comes straight from the listings data, updated November 2026.

#1 · Turquoise Cafe & RestaurantChicago Turkish

(773) 549-3523 Website View listing

#2 · Cedars Palestine KitchenChicago ShawarmaKebab

(773) 324-6227 Website View listing

#3 · Taza Mediterranean CuisineChicago HalalFalafelShawarmaGyroKebab

(312) 201-9885 Website View listing

#4 · Al Basha RestaurantPalos Heights FalafelShawarma

(708) 671-1440 Website View listing

#5 · Roti Mediterranean BowlsChicago HalalFalafelShawarma

(312) 858-8190 Website View listing

#6 · Naf Naf Middle Eastern GrillLincolnshire FalafelShawarma

(847) 821-6980 Website View listing

#7 · Salaam Restaurant & Bakery.Chicago Halal

(773) 324-6005 Website View listing

#8 · IDOF - I Dream of FalafelChicago Falafel

(312) 340-5940 Website View listing

#9 · J Beez Grill & Catering (Zabiha Halal) Mediterranean, Pakistani & Indian CuisinesCarol Stream Halal

(630) 855-5054 Website View listing

#10 · Alasala RestaurantBridgeview FalafelShawarma

(708) 956-6881 Website View listing

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How we rank: every listing earns points for listed services (greek, lebanese, turkish, persian, halal, falafel, shawarma, gyro, kebab, israeli, moroccan, buffet), posted hours, and working contact details. The ranking is recalculated with every data update.