Mazmez Middle Eastern Grill

Name: Mazmez Middle Eastern Grill
Address: 1109 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091, Wilmette, IL, 60091.0, US
Telephone: +1 847-789-7741
Rating: 4.7

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Middle Eastern·Mediterranean

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About

Mazmez Middle Eastern Grill — quiet Wilmette middle eastern spot where the Falafel draws regulars. Friendly without hovering. "The shawarma is perfectly spiced, the falafel is crispy on the outside and soft inside" — Noa Li

Experience Breakdown

🍴Food

5.0

👥Service

5.0

✨Ambiance

4.9

💬Sentiment

4.7

Lisa Abrams

90 reviews

Highlights

CozyFamily FriendlyTakeout Strong

Must Try

FalafelShawarma

What Diners Are Saying

Diners loved

Warm, welcoming staff

Some noted

The chicken tastes a bit old and not fully cooked.
— Mosab Brahma

Dips were tasty. But the shawarma was fake, a lie.
— Victor Kas

Totally disappointed. Looks bad and taste bad. So dry and no flavor at all. I had high hopes. Might not be back.
— Jon Ack

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Specialties

Falafel
Shawarma

Location

1109 Central Ave, Wilmette, IL 60091

What 58+ diners say about Mazmez Middle Eastern Grill

I tried it for the first time and the food is very good and tasty. I was surprised that they only offered one sauce with the entree and I generally use 2 or 3 different sauces and often blend them together because I like it spicy with tahini. Other restaurants I’ve been to have not charged for that. I tried the falafel and it’s different from the other popular restaurant on Dempster and I must say it’s better than theirs. I also ordered the beef shawarma and it was juicy and tender. You do order at the counter but they bring it to your table. I prefer eating with regular plates and silverware especially with so much microplastics we already encounter, but I would come back but more likely for carry out. The restaurant has been remodeled and is very clean and modern. I think it was previously a pizzeria.

“Totally disappointed.”

Totally disappointed. Looks bad and taste bad. So dry and no flavor at all. I had high hopes. Might not be back.

Jon Ack

May 2025

“Cozy comfortable booth seating, but when I was first walking in I was nervous about the food being...”

Cozy comfortable booth seating, but when I was first walking in I was nervous about the food being any good because of the tacky big poster of food-display at entrance- seemed to cheapen the place. And they serve on paper plates with plastic utensils inside plastic sealed bags (like you get at airport!). BUT the food was fabulous! Me and my friend don’t eat meat but I had the Mediterranean plate and my friend had the Falafel plate - both fabulous! Falafel delicious and not dry like so many! I do suggest they should upgrade a tiny bit to wooden compostable/recycle utensils though.

Bonnie Phippen

Jan 2026

“Great food for a good price.”

Great food for a good price! Loved the falafel and also enjoyed the seasoned fries.

Jessica Pfeiffer

Jan 2026

“Got catering for the family and everyone loved the food.”

Got catering for the family and everyone loved the food. Ordered beef and chicken kabobs. The rice is definitely the best rice from all the restaurants we have ever ordered. The hot sauce is very unique and has a great kick to it. I tried to take a picture before serving the food but

Ari V

Jan 2026

“Ordered catering for a baby shower and they went above and beyond with accommodations, delivery,...”

Ordered catering for a baby shower and they went above and beyond with accommodations, delivery, and even helping set up the food. Kind and responsive family-owned business.

Ji Young Seo

Jan 2026

“We have had take out from Mazmez several times and have loved their versions of staple dishes.”

We have had take out from Mazmez several times and have loved their versions of staple dishes. The proteins have been perfectly cooked, tender, juicy. Then they put in extra effort and details with sides, salads and dips. Feel like quality is well above normal quick service food.

Jeremy de Silva

Nov 2025

“We came in last minute and grabbed some shawarma to go.”

We came in last minute and grabbed some shawarma to go. We loved the food! The staff was very kind and professional.

Romo Maloul

Oct 2025

“We ordered some of the chicken wraps and falafel balls for lunch and it was absolutely delicious!”

Elizabeth Lochner

Sep 2025

“Super clean, delicious food, pleasant atmosphere.”

Super clean, delicious food, pleasant atmosphere. A true new gem for restaurant row in Wilmette.

Aug 2025

“Came here with my daughter on a Friday.”

Came here with my daughter on a Friday. It was not very crowded but they did have lots of carryouts. The staff was very friendly, the portions were huge (we had leftovers) and the food was delicious. My daughter had the vegetarian plate and I had the beef keftka plate. Mine was very flavorful. We will be back to try some of their other options. DON’T FORGET, BYOB!!!

Emmett McCarthy

Aug 2025

“Delicious! I ordered hummus, falafel, and their homemade baklava. All were excellent. The hummus...”

Delicious! I ordered hummus, falafel, and their homemade baklava. All were excellent. The hummus came with warm, fresh pita bread. I think they might make the best falafel I've ever had. Great addition to Wilmette! I ordered at the counter and took my lunch to-go. There are booths to enjoy eating in the restaurant, too.