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Galit
9.1
Galit is a Michelin-starred Middle Eastern restaurant from chef Zachary Engel that turns hummus, salatim, and wood-fired meats into a structured tasting menu. Locals use it for special-occasion dinners where bold flavors, precise cooking, and a deep wine list justify the spend.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hummus Masabacha, Labneh with za'atar and olive oil, Bubbe's Brisket
Scores:
Value: 7.3
Service: 8.8
Consistency: 9.1
Food Quality: 9.5
Atmosphere: 8.9
Cultural Relevance: 9.3
What makes it special: A James Beard–driven, Michelin-starred Middle Eastern tasting menu built around obsessive hummus and salatim.
Who should go: Serious diners planning destination-worthy Middle Eastern tasting menus.
When to visit: Prime-time weekend evenings for full dining-room energy.
What to order: Hummus Masabacha, salatim spread, Bubbe's Brisket.
Insider tip: Book early and plan a group of four so you can cover more of the tasting menu without over-ordering.
Galit
8.8
Galit is a Michelin-starred Middle Eastern restaurant from chef Zachary Engel where a four-course, choose-your-own adventure menu centers wood-fired pita, vibrant salatim, and hearth-driven mains. The room runs lively and design-forward, drawing citywide demand for modern Israeli flavors in Lincoln Park.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bubbe’s Brisket Hummus with flame-kissed pita, Falafel with mango labneh, Pastrami with flaky flatbread and salad
Scores:
Value: 7
Service: 8.8
Consistency: 8.8
Food Quality: 9.1
Atmosphere: 9.2
Cultural Relevance: 8.7
What makes it special: A Michelin-starred, chef-led Middle Eastern dining room built around hearth cooking and a structured prix-fixe.
Who should go: Modern Middle Eastern fans and tasting-menu enthusiasts.
When to visit: Evening reservations timed for peak buzz and kitchen action.
What to order: Brisket hummus, falafel, a hearth-fired main.
Insider tip: Sit near the open kitchen to watch pita and mezze come off the hearth.
Galit
8.7
Galit is a Michelin-starred Middle Eastern restaurant from Zachary Engel built around a four-course ‘choose your own adventure’ menu that starts with hummus and salatim and moves into coal-fired meats and vegetables. Chicagoans treat it as a lively, reservation-worthy spot where familiar dishes like hummus, labneh, and shawarma are executed with uncommon precision.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bubbe’s Brisket Hummus, Foie Gras Blintzes, Lamb Kebab el Babor
Scores:
Value: 8.6
Service: 8.5
Consistency: 8.3
Food Quality: 9
Atmosphere: 7
Cultural Relevance: 8.4
What makes it special: A choose-your-own Middle Eastern tasting format anchored by standout hummus.
Who should go: Groups that want shareable, modern Middle Eastern with energy.
When to visit: Prime evenings when the room, bar, and kitchen are buzzing.
What to order: Bubbe’s Brisket Hummus, salatim spread, Lamb Kebab el Babor.
Insider tip: Come hungry—the starting hummus and salatim course is generously sized.