Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Niles (60714)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Al Bawadi Grill
Big-room Middle Eastern grilling with mezze depth and dessert finish.
Notable Picks
8.5
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Family Friendly Favorites
Business Lunch Power Players
Comfort Food Classics
A high-capacity Middle Eastern dining room built around charcoal-grilled meats, mezze, and big-format plates that reward a clear plan. The best experience comes from anchoring the table with one mixed-grill centerpiece, then filling gaps with one or two classic starters and a traditional dessert instead of stacking similar proteins.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixed grill kebabs, Fried kibbeh, Kunafa
What Makes it Special: Big-room Middle Eastern grilling with mezze depth and dessert finish.
8.0
A carryout-forward kebab and shawarma shop where the menu reads best as combo-driven comfort rather than a sprawling order. Stick to one shawarma lane plus one kafta option and a simple side so everything stays hot and the flavors stay distinct.
Must-Try Dishes:
One Person Combo (beef kafta, chicken kafta, beef shawarma, chicken shawarma), Chicken shawarma sandwich, Falafel sandwich
What Makes it Special: Combo-style shawarma and kafta built for reliable takeout satisfaction.
Worthy Picks
A bakery-plus-counter format that works best as a focused wrap-and-sandwich stop rather than a wide-ranging feast. The sweet spot is one shawarma wrap and one savory sandwich-style add-on, keeping the order tight and the execution clean.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken shawarma wrap, Beef shawarma wrap, Sujuk beef sandwich
What Makes it Special: Bakery-meets-restaurant format with shawarma wraps and savory sandwiches.
7.8
A Middle Eastern/Mediterranean dining room where the best meals come from a tight mezze-to-grill order rather than a sprawling table of overlapping plates. Build around one dip, one hot starter, and one kebab-style anchor to keep flavors distinct.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hummus, Cheese burek, Mixed grill kebabs
What Makes it Special: A mezze-and-grill format where a focused order lands best.
7.7
Vibes:
Late Night Legends
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
A late-hours, counter-service shawarma stop where the cleanest results come from a tight order built around one main plus one supporting side. Keep it simple—shawarma plus hummus or falafel—so textures stay crisp and flavors don’t blur.
Must-Try Dishes:
Shawarma wrap, Hummus plate (includes 2 pitas), 3 piece falafel
What Makes it Special: Late-night shawarma-and-falafel counter built for fast, focused orders.