Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Lincoln Square (60625)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Noon O Kabab
A destination-level Persian grill with the volume and reputation to back up repeat visits.
Notable Picks
#1
Noon O Kabab
8.8
A Persian institution where the strength is precision on the grill and a more sit-down, occasion-ready rhythm than most neighborhood kabob counters. Build the table around one premium skewer and one stew or rice set—portions run generous, so doubling mains is usually the wrong move.
Must-Try Dishes:
Barg (filet mignon) kabob, Boneless chicken kabob, Ghormeh sabzi (herb stew) with rice
What Makes it Special: A destination-level Persian grill with the volume and reputation to back up repeat visits.
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Comfort Food Classics
Business Lunch Power Players
Quick Bites Champions
A high-volume Persian/Mediterranean anchor where the grill lane stays dependable—juicy koobideh, well-seasoned chicken, and rice that holds up even on busy nights. Order with restraint: one signature skewer set plus a bright dip spread, and let the smoke-and-saffron flavors carry the meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Koobideh (ground beef) kabob, Chicken koobideh or chicken barg, Dill rice with grilled meats combo
What Makes it Special: Massive, sustained local validation for Persian grill classics done reliably at scale.
8.4
A Turkish-leaning kitchen where the best meals run savory-to-sweet: a kebab or pide anchor, then kunefe or baklava while it’s fresh. The room is casual but more sit-down friendly than most strip-mall spots, and the menu rewards ordering one regional specialty instead of default wraps.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lahmacun, Adana kebab, Kunefe
What Makes it Special: A Turkish specialist that pairs serious savory dishes with a legit dessert lane (kunefe/baklava).
8.1
A late-running Middle Eastern standby where the safest orders stay in the shawarma-and-grill lane, backed by big portions and a busy, takeout-friendly pace. Keep it simple: one main sandwich or plate, one side, and an extra sauce to keep everything in its best zone.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixed grill platter, Hummus with warm pita, Fattoush or Jerusalem salad
What Makes it Special: A long-running neighborhood Middle Eastern room with strong community pull and broad menu appeal.
Worthy Picks
#5
My Doner
7.7
Vibes:
Hidden Gems Heaven
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
A newer Turkish counter built around doner, pide, and lahmacun—strongest when you treat it like a focused quick meal, not a full menu tour. Order one doner centerpiece and one baked item, then keep dips and extras tight so the fresh bread and meat stay the headline.
Must-Try Dishes:
Berlin doner, Lahmacun, Beef pide
What Makes it Special: A new-school Turkish doner-and-baked-bread stop with a tight counter rhythm.