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Cedar Palace — high-caliber mediterranean in Lincoln Park. You can taste the generations behind this. Hospitality you can feel from the door, and owner on site. Anna C: "The meat was juicy and seasoned to perfection"
Harsh Rawal
126 reviews
“Love their staff who is always very kind and helpful”
The worst beef shawarma I’ve had. Meat was sour burnt and dry.
655 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
“Me and my friends catered for the super bowl and it was the best decision we made.”
Me and my friends catered for the super bowl and it was the best decision we made. They made everything how we wanted and the food tasted amazing. We couldn’t have been more happy with the results. Would highly recommend to anyone to cater from cedar palace.
Calvin Barota
Feb 2026
“Amazing food, 10/10 would recommend for everyone to come here or cater out.”
Amazing food, 10/10 would recommend for everyone to come here or cater out. We did our Super Bowl with them and we cannot get over how good the food was!
Amir Jordan
Feb 2026
“My husband and I loved this place.”
My husband and I loved this place. The food is delicious. We will definitely be back! Family owned, everyone was so nice.
Amber Crane
Jan 2026
“I have to say their flavor is amazing this dish is sooooo good I love me some mushrooms.”
Mo Rodriguez
Jan 2026
“great people great food.”
great people great food! I had a very good coffee with a great desert called namura bashta! you should try it too!
Wagner Araújo
Dec 2025
“Family owned and operated, great service and delicious food.”
Family owned and operated, great service and delicious food! We have been ordering lunch and dinner here for years but recently tried their brunch. It was amazing! Two standouts were the Arabic Breakfast Sampler Platter and the Dubai Chocolate Waffles. The Arabic Breakfast was so healthy and delicious - I want to eat it for breakfast everyday! The waffles were mouthwatering, yet not too sweet. By the way, they make their own Dubai chocolates (sorry I didn’t get a photo) and they are the best Dubai chocolates I have ever tasted! The owner, Silvana, and her highly attentive staff (many who are her own family members) always make us feel so welcome and cared for!
Teresa Reilly
Nov 2025
“AMAZING! This is truly the best Middle Eastern food I’ve ever had - everything tastes so authentic...”
AMAZING! This is truly the best Middle Eastern food I’ve ever had - everything tastes so authentic and full of flavor. The customer service is incredible as well and the staff are always so friendly and genuinely go above and beyond to make you feel welcome. I highly recommend that everyone try Cedars. It’s my go to Middle Eastern spot whenever I’m craving delicious kebobs.
Martina Bani
Nov 2025
“We were so delighted to find this beautiful and welcoming restaurant in the sea of so many to...”
We were so delighted to find this beautiful and welcoming restaurant in the sea of so many to choose from on our way across the states! It was in the high 80*s and so we didn't try the awesome patio, but instead sat indoors in the simple but beautiful and very clean interior. The owner's daughter received us (sorry we didn't get her name) and took such great joy in telling their story and sharing the most delicious foods! We ordered the Vegetable combo and the lunch combo, so we would try to capture all their offerings. The best Baba I've ever had. The rest was just as delicious as well. My only regret was not ordering a side of tabbouli (though we were quite full!!). I guess that will have to wait until our next trip to Chicago. The Nnafeh was a perfect ending when we finally got home after our almost 6000 mile trip and we thank you!
Love Wins
Sep 2025
“Mediterranean food is one of my favorite cuisines, and this restaurant has a great menu.”
Mediterranean food is one of my favorite cuisines, and this restaurant has a great menu. They offer classic dishes like Kebab, Falafel and Shawarma. The meat was juicy and seasoned to perfection. There are plenty of vegetarian options too. It is cozy and inviting, they have a patio area as well. The music selection was nice. I highly recommend this local restaurant.
Anna C
Aug 2025
“honestly my favorite Mediterranean spot ever.”
honestly my favorite Mediterranean spot ever. the service is amazing, it’s family-owned and they make you feel like part of the family every time you walk in. the food is always on point and flavor is consistent. I’m obsessed with the knafeh (dessert) and the shish tawook (grilled chicken kabobs), seriously the best I’ve had. and you must try the Dubai chocolate bites and Dubai chocolate waffles… life changing!!! you really can’t go wrong with anything here. all of the food is great, but what really sets this place apart is the service and the staff, you just can’t compare the quality, they’re in a league of their own and make every visit enjoyable. ❤️❤️
Georgette Helo
Aug 2025
“Decided to come here last minute before heading back out of state with a party 7 plus a baby an dog.”
Decided to come here last minute before heading back out of state with a party 7 plus a baby an dog. The staff accommodated us right away even though they were busy. It was also nice they allowed us to bring our dog on the patio. We ordered an array of things off the menu. The food was delicious. I highly recommend the lunch combo plate the meat was so juicy. The hospitality alone makes this place worth a try. If we lived locally I would def be coming all the time. Big shout out to the staff for being so great.
Marli Abounader
Jul 2025
“Restaurant is super cute, patio has an awning so it is in shade and out of the elements.”
Restaurant is super cute, patio has an awning so it is in shade and out of the elements! Food is fantastic, well seasoned, tender, and portions are generous. We will absolutely be back. Plus the waiter is attentive and friendly! Definitely a must go place!!
Amanda Appuliese
Jun 2025
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