Excellent food. They clearly care about their ingredients and everything tastes super-fresh. I love the mediterranean chicken; it’s nicely seared and tastes like it just came off the grill. The hummus tastes homemade. Even the pita bread is amazing. My only criticism is that they can be a bit stingy lately with the amount of mediterranean chicken you get with a plate. It’s never more than four small pieces, and sometimes the pieces are quite tiny.
Stephanie S.
Classificação do local: 5 Chicago, IL
Delicious good for a quick bite to eat! Their chicken shawarma is my favorite. Awesome cucumber salad and the soup with a twist is good, too! Their food is healthy. I’ll be back as usual!
Tina M.
Classificação do local: 5 Wheaton, IL
This is the Chipotle of Mediterranean food! It’s obvious this joint lives on the 3 F’s: Fast, Fresh, Flavorful! I just made that up, but I wouldn’t be surprised if that was really their motto. Always a good experience when I come here and every bite is mouth watering delicious. I would definitely recommend this place to someone trying Mediterranean for the first time for sure!
Mario A.
Classificação do local: 1 Chicago, IL
I went in around 8 pm. yesterday There was no rice no couscous. complete BS… how is that possible. So I asked for falafel. They didn’t have enough, said it would take 10 min for fresh falafel… how stupid is that. so I asked for potatoes and screw that. Who ever came up with not deepfrying is a moron.. complete fool. I ended up leaving hungry and mad. Never going back!
Marnie K.
Classificação do local: 4 Chicago, IL
I usually stop here after my appointments in the area to pick up dinner for my husband and I because he loves it. we usually get the plates which is 9 bucks and it’s a lot of food for that price. I rarely finish all of it. I love their chicken shawarma, rice, hummus and falafel. My husband likes their beef kabob but I find it a bit fatty. It’s a small place and is always packed! The customer service team are hit or miss but it’s busy so I get it. They’re not rude, they’re just rushed. I like that the food is not greasy and it’s better than a burger and fries. It tastes fresh and it’s filing. It a great, quick, go to place if you’re in the area.
Yessi R.
Classificação do local: 5 Chicago, IL
Food is soooo good. I got the spicy chicken, and it was not too spicy just right for my taste. Definitely coming back again!
Bridgette F.
Classificação do local: 4 Long Beach, CA
Yummy! One of the better chicken shawarma a I’ve had. A bit pricey. The baklava was really good too!
Krista S.
Classificação do local: 5 Irving Park, Chicago, IL
I don’t know how you can’t love this place. It’s so clean the food is so fresh and so delicious! I have been here so many times. Never had an issue. Food is always great! Portion sizes are big. Pricing is exactly where it should be. Try it out.
Rebeca M.
Classificação do local: 4 Chicago, IL
Cute, fasts and to the point. Very«subway» or «chipotle» ish… Walk in, point out what you want, and pow. Done. A bit over priced for what it is though. $ 28.00 for two plates was a bit harsh. I ordered the OMG plate with hummus, chicken shwarma, lemon rice, and Greek salad, all was very delicious. The rice was a bit dry, but great flavor. My boyfriend ordered the same, and asked for double serving of chicken. They definitely did not skimp on the double. Great service. Fast and efficient, a little too pricey for simple(chipotle) style food.
Bridget H.
Classificação do local: 5 Chicago, IL
I really love this place! The food is always fresh and delicious and for all you get with a plate, I’d say it’s also well priced. I love their yogurt sauce as well as their steak kabab. Warning: check the menu for things that are labeled spicy as their spicy items are SUPPPPPPPERSPICY!!! I also love the Mediterranean salad with the cucumbers and tomatoes; so delicious and not too heavy. Basmati rice always cooked perfectly. This has become a go to fast food spot for me; i always enjoy eating here.
Henry K.
Classificação do local: 5 Orange County, CA
Really great food, for relatively cheap price. Various healthy options. I got the plate, in which you get to choose your Protein, spread, salad, and grain. I love their lentil soup as well. So good.
Mark H.
Classificação do local: 5 Chicago, IL
Similar to Roti but feels a little more authentic and fresh. My only complaint is that no lamb shawarma was available, even though they had steak which I’ve never even heard of with Mediterranean food. A little on the expensive side compared to most walk-through places, but worth it.
Priscilla A.
Classificação do local: 4 Chicago, IL
Quick, casual Mediterranean food… where have you been all my life Olive? I was shopping in the area, and sure enough after spending much of my time(and money, oops) at Sephora, I got hungry and looked to Unilocal to find me something quick and tasty before my hunger pangs become HANGRY pangs. I saw Olive was super close by and decided to give it a whirl. This location is relatively small, but the workers greeted me right away and I was glad the menu was simple and straight forward. I ordered their dinner plate and it’s Chipotle style where you pick the type of spread, salad, rice and protein. I went with the Mediterranean Chicken. Overall, the dish was very tasty and still warm. The chicken was slightly dry, but it was very flavorful. The portions were pretty big, but I smashed it all! Ha! Convenient location, inexpensive, good food. I’ll definitely be back next time I’m shopping in the area.
Josh V.
Classificação do local: 4 Chicago, IL
I like quick food that is also good food. There are times when you want your food fresh as can be, made to order. And there are times when you want something custom but fast that tastes great. Olive is good for those latter times(not to be confused with latter days). You’ve certainly been to places like this before, probably one whose name starts with a C and rhymes with A-boat-lay. You can get a plate or a sandwich. You pick various components(salad, protein, grain, etc) and its dished up before your eyes. I went with a chicken shawarma plate. It was great! For the grain I got a little freaky… sorry, freekeh… which has the benefit of being yummy and full of healthy fiber. All in all, a good, filling plate of food for a fair price. And nice staff to boot! Since I’m now taking evening classes nearby, I’m pretty sure this is going to be one of my go-to(early) dinner spots!
Cam L.
Classificação do local: 4 Chicago, IL
I am definitely a fan of this restaurant! Fast service and pretty tasty Mediterranean food, make this a great overall selection. While this is an over-the-counter restaurant, OMG has good entrée plate selections and sandwiches — Shwarma Sandwiches are my personal favorite. I wish the team gave more pita with each order, and am not crazy for their Falafel, which was a little dry. But on the whole, I really enjoy OMG’s food!
Kelsea D.
Classificação do local: 5 Chicago, IL
Went in on a whim, super easy and fast with a lot of flavor, will definitely go back when I’m in the area
Chelsie N.
Classificação do local: 5 Milwaukee, WI
This place is genius! Fast casual restaurant offering flavorful, delicious Mediterranean food. I got a plate with hummus, chicken, cucumber salad, and tabouli and a baklava. Everything was yummy and had great seasoning. I left full but not weighed down. Would DEFINITELY recommend. Come to Wisconsin!
Sonia B.
Classificação do local: 5 Niles, IL
What a great«fast food» Mediterranean place!!! I was pleasantly surprised and can’t wait to go back!!! I love me some Mediterranean food and have to say this tops my list for it… yes, even compared to the authentic places. Not sure if I was really hungry when I tried it or if it is THATGOOD! Everything was super fresh and very flavorful. I ordered a plate. You get to pick an item from a list of starters, rice or couscous, type of salad, and your protein. I ordered hummus, Mediterranean salad, rice, and chicken shwarma(and it comes w/½ a pita). I have to say I was expecting something bland, but boy was I surprised! Everything was absolutely tasty! Like I said, this is on the top of my list now! Agh, I can still taste the food and I was there over a week ago! I will definitely be going back to Olive Mediterranean Grill the next time I am in the area!!! :) GO…you HAVE to try it!
Rod D.
Classificação do local: 5 Chicago, IL
A very surprising and hidden gem in the heart of Lincoln Park. My wife and I have been to many Mediterranean restaurants and this place definitely ranks close to the top. We understand that this place is more like a fast food place but the quality of their food is a nice treat. From their moist kabobs, to their flavorful baba and hummus and topped with their Mediterranean salad, you can’t go wrong. For beginners who have never tried Mediterranean food, OMG is a great place to wet your tongue.
Stephanie L.
Classificação do local: 3 Chicago, IL
In a rush? Craving some Medi food? Want a cheap lunch? This is the place for you. $ 8 for a HUGE plate of food for lunch. I had salad and hummus and falafel. It was pretty decent. I personally have had much better medi food, but in a pinch and in a hurry, this is a great little place to grab a bite.