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Spice Restaurant — an Evanston caribbean find that regulars keep close. Flavors stay true to the source. You're greeted like a regular, even the first time, and family-run. Punkin Green: "I promise you will savor the rich and aromatic blend of traditional spices, perfectly seasoned to perfection"
Experience Breakdown
Chrono
254 reviews
“The magic continued with the Lamb Rogan Josh, a slow-cooked symphony of cloves, cinnamon, and chili that built gentle heat without ever overpowering the lamb’s deep, savory richness”
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What Diners Are Saying
Diners loved
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The restaurant was very off putting when I walked in.
Location
1905 Church St, Evanston, IL 60201
What 89+ diners say about Spice Restaurant
“Soooo delicious and they’re rice and beans is a MUST TRY !!”
Soooo delicious and they’re rice and beans is a MUST TRY !!! 3rd time here and I keep coming back. Very affordable too ! Definitely recommend this place. Very nice owners as well.
Manjii Babii
Oct 2025
“Best jerk chicken, ox tail, and beef patty I ever ate.”
Best jerk chicken, ox tail, and beef patty I ever ate! Overall best Jamaican food that I have tried. I’ll definitely be coming back. Jackie is so kind and sweet to everyone who walks in.
Johnny Luu
May 2025
“The food and service was awesome.”
The food and service was awesome. I was there for a private event and really enjoyed the food. The owner was so nice and accommodating to all the guest. I definitely recommend
Andrea Patterson
Sep 2024
“The jerk chicken is exceptional.”
The jerk chicken is exceptional! The chicken is very tender and she makes her own jerk sauce with tons of flavor and a little kick at the end. The plantains were sweet and had a rich flavor. She added a little oxtail broth to our rice and beans which took them over the top! The owner is incredibly sweet and uses a mix of her mothers and her own recipes! It’s some of the best Jamaican food we’ve ever had! FYI the shop is devoted to the kitchen and counter serve. There’s a single table outside or a nice park across the street!
William Weber
Aug 2023
“10/10 Amazing food.”
10/10 Amazing food. I haven’t had this good of Jamaican food since the last time I went to Jamaica.
R-Jay Yamaha
Jan 2026
“Love the place! Nice people very welcoming”
Paige Lindsey
Nov 2025
“Spice Restaurant is a five-star triumph of Indian cuisine that turns every visit into a celebration.”
Spice Restaurant is a five-star triumph of Indian cuisine that turns every visit into a celebration. The moment you step inside, the air hums with cardamom, cumin, and sizzling garlic, while sleek wooden tables and soft amber lighting create an inviting warmth. We kicked off with the Samosa Chaat, a masterpiece of crisp pastry shards draped in cool yogurt, tart tamarind, and a crunch of sev that exploded with flavor in every bite. The Butter Chicken arrived in a glossy, brick-red sauce so silky it coated the spoon, paired with chicken so tender it fell apart at the touch of a fork. Our server, Priya, guided us flawlessly—suggesting the perfect spice level and steering us toward the Garlic Naan that emerged blistering hot, butter-glossed, and impossible to resist. Even the Mango Lassi Martini was a revelation: creamy, tropical, and dangerously smooth. The magic continued with the Lamb Rogan Josh, a slow-cooked symphony of cloves, cinnamon, and chili that built gentle heat without ever overpowering the lamb’s deep, savory richness. Vegetarians at our table swooned over the Paneer Tikka Masala, where charred paneer cubes luxuriated in a tomato-cream gravy brightened with fresh cilantro. Every dish arrived piping hot, beautifully plated, and portioned for sharing—though we guarded our plates fiercely. Spice doesn’t just serve food; it delivers joy on a plate, with service that’s attentive yet unobtrusive and flavors that linger long after the bill. This is destination dining at its finest—bold, authentic, and utterly unforgettable. Five stars, booked solid in my calendar.
Chrono
Nov 2025
“My first time trying this restaurant and That curry Goat is so tender .”
My first time trying this restaurant and That curry Goat is so tender ! I will be back !🖤🖤
Ashley
Nov 2025
“If you like spicy Caribbean food.”
If you like spicy Caribbean food. you came to the right place. the food was amazing and customer service was fantastic. 5/5 would recommend it to everybody.
Pierre Raymond
Oct 2025
“I moved to the neighborhood this summer and I’m so happy Spice is so close to me.”
I moved to the neighborhood this summer and I’m so happy Spice is so close to me. I love popping by for lunch. Everything is good. I love the curry goat, but I’ve had curry chicken, brown stew chicken, oxtail, no misses. Everyone who works there is lovely and warm. Definitely check it out!
Ivy Onyeador
Oct 2025
“Miss Jackie is a strong, intelligent and very hardworking woman.”
Miss Jackie is a strong, intelligent and very hardworking woman. Excellent service!!!! Support, Support, Support!!!!!!!!
tanesha arnold
Oct 2025
“This food was so good I asked her to meet me 🤭.”
Jessica Mathis
Oct 2025
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