Old Jerusalem Restaurant
Ian Mann · 136 Google reviewsOld Jerusalem Restaurant — well-regarded middle eastern in Old Town. No frills and no gimmicks, just a solid honest room. You can taste the generations behind this. Family-run, BYOB. "It’s made fresh here and was delicious and perfectly seasoned" — Tim Howe [$, patio]
What 851 diners keep saying
What 851 diners keep saying
verbatim, from Google
“Came across this place in downtown Chicago and loved the experience and food! Place is owned by a Lebanese family they are the sweetest people the food was so good and flavorful 😍 definitely will visit again”
“the foul and aramyes were delicious (pictured). the mango juice was too.”
“We went here late on a Friday night and got Musaheb and Shish Tawook wrap sandwiches. Both were outstanding. The owners and staff were very nice. I highly recommend this place.”
“food is great, i believe it’s family ran. Had the lentil soup solid, mixed meat platter, solid and chicken kebab good, a little dry but still good. Would go back for more for sure”
“This is a great staple that stands out from the rest of the neighborhood—it's our oasis from Old Town. My older SWANA in-laws still talk about it. Very fresh, flavorful vegetarian platter and shawarma sandwich. The front patio is a great option for dogs although it can be loud from the busy summer street.”
“I tried this restaurant for a gyros. The quality and service are top notch. The gyros meat is very tasty. The waffle fries is a nice touch! The stuffed grape leaves very tasty too!! AAA+”
“We had an amazing experience. The service was excellent, everyone was incredibly kind, and the food truly felt homemade. You can tell everything is made with care.”
“It was a lovely experience. I was welcomed warmly and kindly. I had ordered the Musaheb and I got to say, it is quite delicious. Thank you so much!🤠🙏🙂”
“Mamma Mia!!! Great little place, the Food was delicious and the host was wonderful!!”
“Classic Middle Eastern bites at affordable prices and of authentic taste.”
“Clean and fantastic food for a very reasonable price. The Shawirma Sandwich (their version of a gyro) with slow roasted lamb and beef can be had with a pita or in a wrap. I had the wrap it was SO good. Looking forward to having it again. The meat wasn’t the standard pre packaged Gyro meat I was expecting. It’s made fresh here and was delicious and perfectly seasoned. My wife and I had the same thing and agreed it’s the best we’ve had.”
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