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Petra Falafel — dependable Forest Park mediterranean known for the Hummus. The recipes feel handed down, not invented. The staff makes it feel personal. Maryam: "The shawarma here is delightful; chicken is tender, vegetables are fresh, and the wrap is juicy"
Tanya L Prince
96 reviews
I had beef kebab. My date had the beef shawarma. BOTH of us got chopped round steak.
Lol i just paid $2 for this?!?. First restaurants give free sauce if you spend $20 on dinner but whatever.
7314 Madison St, Forest Park, IL 60130
“The food was fantastic—I opted for the Mezzo Combo, their vegetarian platter, and the falafels were cooked to perfection”
“Petra Falafel is a fantastic spot for a delicious and affordable meal.”
Petra Falafel is a fantastic spot for a delicious and affordable meal! Their daily $10 lunch special is a great deal, including a tasty sandwich, fries, and a soda. The falafel is a must-try, and I highly recommend the steak option as well—it’s always cooked perfectly. The baklava here is also amazing, a sweet treat to end your meal. The chicken can be a little rubbery if it’s been sitting for a while, but overall, the food is consistently great. Definitely a go-to for a satisfying lunch.
Rafael Torres
Jan 2026
“Great falafel, not greasy, also hummus is so delicious.”
Great falafel, not greasy, also hummus is so delicious. definitely gonna come back
andrijana kuzmanovic
Jan 2026
“A real vibe space and pretty paradisiacal food.”
Jose Requena
Nov 2025
“A must try! So delicious and authentic. We tried the Chicken Shawarma platter and it was fabulous....”
A must try! So delicious and authentic. We tried the Chicken Shawarma platter and it was fabulous. Hummus and pita bread were also so tasty and fresh 😋
S Macedo
Mar 2025
“Excellent food and service.”
Excellent food and service! We ordered two of the mezzas platters for a gathering with friends, which included all the food in the photo plus a whole additional tray of the hummus and baba ghanoush and plenty of pita. The platters were beautifully prepared, the service was excellent, the best of all, the food was delicious!
Kathleen
Jul 2024
“So delicious and fairly priced.”
So delicious and fairly priced! I will definitely be returning in the future! :)
Dianique Rodriguez
Dec 2023
“Nice spot to grab some delicious Mediterranean dishes.”
Nice spot to grab some delicious Mediterranean dishes. Staff was welcoming and we enjoyed our dishes… Falafel 🧆 anyone!?
Fritz O Bissereth
May 2023
“The food was delicious.”
The food was delicious. It's a small place but the service is fast and the food is fantastic! Everyone there was so kind. The ambience felt comforting.
Oscar Manjarrez
Oct 2022
“Great, fast, and friendly service every time.”
Great, fast, and friendly service every time. Food is delicious and well prepared. Pictured is a Kafta Kabob Sandwich. It is minced lamb and beef mixed with onions, parsley, and lightly spiced. Had habenero, jalapeño garlic, and garlic sauces to go with it. All are tasty. Good to the last bite! Will return soon.
Liss G
Sep 2022
“Best falafel I've ever had.”
Best falafel I've ever had! Everything I've eaten here is really tasty. Prices reasonable. The atmosphere is akin to eating at someone's house. Welcoming like you're a guest. #LetsGuide
Jay Zenn
Jan 2019
“The food here is delicious.”
The food here is delicious. The restaurant is very clean. They are fast at making the food as well.
Pedro Velazquez
Dec 2018
“The food is excellent and location is easy to find with great parking options.”
The food is excellent and location is easy to find with great parking options. My wife and I were famished some kinda went nuts, starting off with the Metta appetizer, mint tea, and a Coke. Main course: herbed hand cut fries, falafel sandwich, a sampler of kibbeh, and the mixed meat kabob sandwich. We enjoyed everything and it was so great to be greeted warmly by the owner after we finished. Such a warm and charming man, we became instant friends and can't wait to go back.
Robert Angone
Nov 2018
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