Taste of Lebanon Restaurant

“Interrupting my [amazing] meal to leave this review.”

Interrupting my [amazing] meal to leave this review. Wow. Like most people, I usually only feel compelled to leave a review when something goes wrong, since that's the only form of justice we have as consumers these days. As soon I opened the bag when I sat it on my counter, I knew I was in for something special. The small fry I ordered is bigger than any large I've ever ordered from another restaurant. Most places don't label their to-go items, but my shawarma came with PRINTED labels. There was a label on my garlic sauce, too, because they sent it alongside a little container of tahini. Both for free! Most places charge at least a dollar for sauces. I haven't even opened the other shawarma yet but I know it's gonna be fire. Already texted 2 friends about this spot. If they keep they keep the prices and quality the same, this could be the most successful restaurant in Chicago. Shout out to Lebanon, your cuisine is top-tier.

Brittany Mixon

Jan 2026

“Yum! My mom & I tried the vegetarian combos. So fresh, flavorful, and very generous portions. We...”

Yum! My mom & I tried the vegetarian combos. So fresh, flavorful, and very generous portions. We got all this food with four large pieces of pita for just less than $20. My first time trying Lebanese food. Will definitely be back!

Ava Viti

Jan 2026

“Gem status!! Taste of Lebanon is def on my top favorite restaurants in the city. It's a small,...”

Gem status!! Taste of Lebanon is def on my top favorite restaurants in the city. It's a small, seemingly hole in the wall place, where you order at the counter and find a seat. But it's absolutely delicious food and super cheap. My go to is the beef or lamb Shawarma sandwich amazing flavors, my wife is a vegetarian so she gets the falafel sandwich always fresh hot and amazing every time! Easy to eat on the go that's so awesomeness, super convenient if you’re in a rush. 100% recommend!

Hagz

Oct 2025

“hands down, they make the best food.”

hands down, they make the best food. My boyfriend and I tried the falafel wrap with baba ghanoush and lamb kafta wrap, and they were absolutely amazing. Their baklava is great as well. 100/10 recommend this place.. they also have super sweet and polite staff. Can’t wait to come back!

Emma

Oct 2025

“Every bite was amazing, it was saucy it was an awesome chicken shawarma, they have spicy and non-spicy option.”

Adil Ali Khan

Aug 2025

“Great place for good cheap Shawarma.”

Great place for good cheap Shawarma. It's a little small, and sometimes getting a table can be challenging, but it is worth the trip.

Don Manning

Feb 2025

“This place is incredible.”

This place is incredible. It taste like authentic Shawarma that I used to have as a kid in Lebanon. I feel transported to my childhood when I was eating shawarmas on the mountains of Lebanon. I’ve tried so many different places all over the North America and this is my absolute favorite. The owner and his son are so nice. The food is unbelievably good! 😊

J. Hashim

Oct 2024

“Fantastic food. I had the chicken shawarma and lentil soup while other family members had soup and...”

Fantastic food. I had the chicken shawarma and lentil soup while other family members had soup and tabouli salad and soup and shawafel. A lot of food for a good price. There was a small mistake made in additional food for carry-out, initially one item was left out, but the server quickly corrected it.

Adrian

Aug 2024

“This place is a hidden gem with lovely staff.”

This place is a hidden gem with lovely staff! Can't say enough about the freshness and flavor experience for Gyros and cheese pies. We also split the incredible Baklava milkshake with Baklava in it, and it was also on the side - decadent. Small seating area inside and nice patio outside. We'll be back soon to try more menu items.

Debbie Cerenzia

Aug 2024

“Taste of Lebanon 🇱🇧 is absolutely incredible.”

Taste of Lebanon 🇱🇧 is absolutely incredible. One of the best restaurants, not just Andersonville, but in all of Chicago. Spicy beef shawarma is my go-to. It’s tasty, spicy, just plain good. The line is out the door every day for lunch & with good reason. The gentleman working the counter is so friendly & kind. It takes tremendous restraint to not order two of them every visit. Outstanding! I recommend 100%.

Eric DosCinco

May 2024

“Everything about this place is great.”

Everything about this place is great. It is a no-frills Lebanese street food stop for lunch or early supper. I had lamb kabob wrap and a side order of felafel. It was the perfect lunch for a hungry grown male like myself (and I have a large appetite). This big tasty lunch was $9. The guy at the counter was very nice and he comes out to give you your order. There are other similar deals in the city, but there are not better or tastier deals. I would definitely like to try the other items on the menu. Will be back

M Pawlowski

Feb 2024

“my favorite falafel in the city.”

my favorite falafel in the city. crispy, light, fragrant….. creamiest baba ghanouj you’ll find drizzled with nutty olive oil…. baklava layered with care & always fresh. I am a forever customer. ♥️ notes- -cash only (no atm on site so be prepared) -affordable (you can have a large meal for under $20) -family-owned

Marti Rosen

Jan 2024