Great service and tasty food! This BYOB spot is casual with great authentic Lebanese cuisine. The lentil soup is so flavorful yet simple and made me feel warm.
Already thinking about the next time I’d get to go here. I want to try their baklava so bad!
I recently dined here and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. The food was truly amazing, and I was particularly impressed by the flavorful meats. The owner proudly mentioned their ranking among the top 100 Mediterranean restaurants in the Midwest, and I wholeheartedly agree that they deserve such recognition. In my opinion, Cedar Place Restaurant is the best Mediterranean restaurant I've tried so far in the Midwest. The delicious flavors and welcoming atmosphere made it a memorable dining experience. Will be back soon for their garlic sauce! Bring cash to avoid the 3.5% credit card fee. Limited Street parking.
When I saw this place was rated 4.9 stars I couldn’t believe it, so I had to try. Turns out they were wrong, this place deserves 10 stars out of 5!! Absolutely incredible! The food was delicious *chefs kiss*, the shawarma (chicken and beef) both cooked to perfection. Rich of flavour, and very authentic Middle Eastern type cooking! The service was phenomenal, huge thanks to Ankito who is probably the nicest server ever, and not mention the atmosphere and decor of the place was really well thought of. I am definitely coming back here and I cannot wait. Highly recommend!
Very friendly and family owned restaurant.
Visited them while taking a walk by Lincoln Park.
Would come again. Highly recommend the taboleh. It tasted fresh.
Greatest service I’ve had in a very long time!
The family that runs the restaurant are very friendly. The food was delicious. It’s a BYOB, so make sure to remember to bring your own alcohol!
Nice little spot with good food. The food and service were really lovely and the space is a bit small, but cute and down to earth.
I enjoyed the lentil soup, hummus, side salad, and shish tawook. The shish tawook chicken was cooked well and was juicy on the inside. The rice was quite tasty as well. All straightforward dishes on the surface that I would definitely eat again, especially when looking for lighter food options.
The food was super delicious. Hummus was creamy and well seasoned. The meat was great. The portions did not look appealing but it was enough food to make me feel full.
Came here with a large group Sunday lunch time. Server Asher and manager made sure to accommodate everybody, as it was not busy. Asher brought some bread and hummus for us. We ordered Falafel and Lunch Combo, which includes rice, veggies, Kafta and Chicken, served quickly. Everybody enjoyed their meals!
We had a lovely dinner here the other night. The food is absolutely fresh and delicious. The portions are generous and everything is clearly carefully made. Coming from an Armenian family, I'm so glad to have somewhere here to get a taste of home! The patio is really lovely and calming to sit out on. The owner stopped by and spent a while talking with us and we really loved the conversation and appreciated the personal touch at this restaurant - all of the servers were so friendly and helpful as well. Will definitely be returning to Cedar Palace!
Our first time at Cedar Palace - we went as two couples at 6pm on a Saturday evening. We were seated quickly in a very warm and cozy setting. Not glamorous but very friendly.
The food was great across the board, and the owner came to talk to each table, offering us some dessert recipes that have been handed down from her great-great grandmother! She was a delight to meet, and made the night a bit more special. We love to support family restaurants, adn this is a good one. Highly recommend!
This post is long overdue considering how long I have been going to CP. If you live in Chicago and have not be to Cedar Palace yet, you are doing yourself a disservice.
The food is absolutely epic… it’s unique in its own way made through years of family recipes. It’s a family owned and run business that truly care about their customers and their experience. They take care of each table and treat them as if they were their own. The patio and ambiance are top notch. But most of all its a family that truly wants you to experience their cuisine and appreciates the people that walk through their doors.
Bar none, my favorite restaurant in Chicago after living there for six years.
Finally got to try this place and it did not disappoint! We picked up takeout and we were immediately greeted by the sweet owner Silvana. She insisted on throwing in some rice pudding and pumpkin pie bites for us to try ahead of their Thanksgiving offerings. Everything we had was absolutely delicious! Authentic and fresh ingredients. Can’t wait to be back and dine in next time. They have a cute patio year round and they are BYOB!
I cannot begin to describe how wonderful Cedar Palace is, I came to celebrate my birthday after wanting to try this place for months. The service was incredible! Silvana the owner came to our table and immediately made us feel so welcomed like we were family. Every single food we tried from the appetizers to the salad to the main courses were fantastic. You can tell everything is freshly made with lots of love! This is my new favorite restaurant and if is a must try!!
It’s my favorite spot for Syrian food and as of recent we tried their thanksgiving Turkey and was great!
Lovely atmosphere. They are very friendly people. Food was delicious. We tried their veggie combo and dinner combo which is enough for 2. They also have good baklava and turkish coffee.
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A hole in the wall on Lincoln Park’s W Armitage Ave, this Middle Eastern restaurant serves exceptionally tasty, flavorful, affordable food.
A friend and I stopped by on Saturday for lunch and it wasn’t too crowded— only 2 other parties seated. The interior is pretty small and intimate and the tables seat 2-4. The decor is cohesive and tidy. I ordered the Shish Tawook sandwich and shared a bowl of french fries for the appetizer.
The Shish Tawook sandwich was so delicious: the chicken breast was extremely tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor. I was a also big fan of the sandwich wrap: it was so crispy and well-toasted, and overall really added to the freshness of the entire sandwich and eating experience. The sandwich prices are reasonable and affordable too— $10.99 for such a well-sized sandwich.
The fries were also great and had excellent texture. they had a really crispy exterior while maintaining a warm and fluffy interior.
The service was quick and friendly, and you pay at the front counter after you’re done (just a note that credit cards have a 3.5% surcharge).
Overall, I highly recommend this spot for a quick, casual, affordable lunch. I will for sure be back to try the other items on the menu— they all looked so good, it was hard to choose!
This place is easily the best Mediterranean food I've had in the Chicagoland area. Don't let the hole in the wall look fool you, these people know how to make some Shawarma, WOW. I had some of the best lentil soup I've ever had. The hummus is also incredible. It is a family owned restaurant. The son is very friendly & kind., Making sure patrons are well accommodated. Pair the food with some Sri Lankan tea or Arabian coffee and WOW. The pricing is also right. 5 star food. Excellent service. This place is a must try.
This is one of our favorite restaurants in Chicago and we are big foodies!! This place is family run and they serve amazing authentic food. The staff are always so friendly (most of them are within the same family) and accommodating. You also can’t beat that it is BYOB!
Cedar Palace is hands down the best Mediterranean restaurant in Chicagoland. There is no food as fresh or tasty, no atmosphere as cozy or welcoming and no staff as kind. The staff at Cedar Palace truly makes you feel like family and they always love to hear about your experience. The food is cooked fresh by Silvana and her family every day and I’m telling you this food is to DIE for! Thank you to the entire staff for welcoming me, treating me like family and giving me a second home away from home. Until next time!
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