Bab Alsalam Restaurant
Bab Alsalam Restaurant — Norridge middle eastern that sets the standard. Order the Hummus. Always packed, always worth it. Nafeesa anwar: "The chicken was perfectly marinated, grilled to perfection, and incredibly juicy" [$$]
What 702 diners keep saying
What 702 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Great food and service. Nothing fancy about the atmosphere, but that’s exactly what you want in a place like this. Excellent Mediterranean food. I ordered the “mixed grill” and while it’s a little pricey, the amount of food I received was more than I expected and was well worth the price.”
“It was delicious , 🥰thank you very much and it was very cheap 👍 recommend”
“Recently visited this restaurant and had an amazing experience. I ordered the mixed grill platter which included juicy kebabs, flavorful chicken pieces, delicious mutton kebabs, fresh salad, soft pita bread, creamy hummus, and perfectly flavored rice. Every item was fresh and well seasoned. The ambience was warm and welcoming, and the service was excellent throughout the visit. Definitely a great place for anyone who enjoys quality grilled food. Highly recommended!”
“place is incredible! super friendly staff and the food comes out fast. i had the mixed plate and it was all so good (juicy & tender). so good i started eating before i could take a picture 🤭 100% fresh and 100% halal”
“Had the chicken shawarma here and it was absolutely delicious! The flavor was amazing, the portion size was great, and the service was friendly and efficient. Highly recommend!”
“Delicious Shawarma, good portions. I like the Arabic style on Saj bread”
“I had the “Mixed Grill” and it was delicious. Everything was outstanding, but the Kefta kebab was incredible. The chicken and beef kabobs were also very good as well as the chicken shawarma. Excellent food at a really reasonable price!! Service was courteous and very prompt. Shukran for a great dinner.”
“Great food! Took a to go combination plate. Fast and delicious!”
“We order from Bab Alsalam almost every week because it’s always so good—fresh, flavorful, and consistently delicious. My kids also love it so that’s a win. The service is great, the portions are super generous, and everything tastes homemade. It’s also our go to whenever we’re hosting dinner parties—everyone loves it.”
“The food is delicious, especially the falafel and chicken kebab. Their customer service is excellent.”
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