Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in Rockford

4 restaurant menus in Rockford, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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Sahara Palace Restaurant
Sahara Palace Restaurant
91/100 (975 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Dinner
Lunch
Baba Ghanoush
Salad
Hummus
Falafel
Shawarma
Kabobs
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"Just got back from eating here and the food was FANTASTIC. Everything was perfect. The best Falafel I have ever had by a long shot and the chicken..."
Steve Lindblom
"My girlfriend and I absolutely loved this place! We came here on a whim our first night in Rockford and fell in love with the food and the delightful..."
Eli Hendley
"Amazing food. Great service. Rick is the best and his staff are friendly and accommodating. Not sure what you want? Let the staff decide for you -..."
Amelia Ochodnicky
"My wife and I ate here for the first time on Thursday while visiting Rockford, and loved the food and the most gracious (and entertaining) owner..."
Paul Tabili
"Seriously the best mediterranean food i have ever had! The coffee put the cherry on top! The owner Rick goes over & beyond to make you feel at home...."
Jenn Pen
"Two words: PISTACHIO BAKLAVA. Excellent casual dining experience, friendly staff and wonderful food. We tried the falafel, hummus, shawarma and..."
Patricia Darling-Pena
"Visited this place yesterday with family and friends. Had the best Mediterranean food I have ever had!! period. Started off with vegetable soup and..."
Sandesh Anekere
"Amazing! Delicious!! Lentil soup is out of this world. Falafel plate is sooo good. Highly..."
Amber Boston-Woodville
"We have never felt more welcome or treated as finely at a local restaurant. The atmosphere was so comfortable and casual that we were just blown away..."
Stephanie Anne
"Excellent service, commentary, and food! A must try for some of the best hummus..."
Bonnie Harder
"So glad we decided to try this place tonight!! The food is amazing!! We have found our new favorite..."
Kelly Schoonhoven
"Just finished eating the vegetarian platter, omg so good. Fresh and owner super pleasant. Will be back. Excellent..."
Sandra Ann Seagrave
"Amazing homemade Mediterranean food!! The best hummus in..."
Mike Werckle
"Very good food! Would definitely recommend. Friendly staff. Rick interacts with customers and helps new customers find excellent choices to..."
Nicole Block
"I recently had bariatric surgery and I can't eat a whole lot. It was recommended that I change my diet to a healthier diet, so I've recently started..."
Juanita Hernandez-Michel
"Just wonderful, fresh food. I've been there about a half-dozen times and have never been..."
Liz Stirling
"Always excellent food! We've never had anything there that we did not absolutely love! From the Beef Shawerma to the Taouk Chicken and Tandoori..."
Sharie Eisfeller Nelson
"I had a wonderful dining experience at "Sahara Palace Mediterranean restaurant". I ordered falafels with pita bread for an entree with garlic and ..."
Angel Santana
"So nice to have a wonderful meal and fantastic service! Our young man was such a fantastic waiter/person. He acted much more mature than his actual..."
Char White
"The food is absolutely top grade in quality and taste. You can tell no corners are cut in making it. The owner is personable and kind. My tips: ..."
Karen Swenson
"IN MY OPINION THIS IS THE BEST MEDITERRANEAN SPOT IN ROCKFORD IL #HandsDown, The owner is real sweet heart, very friendly and will make you laugh...."
shatara flowers
"5 billion stars!!! Try the baklava! Every time you eat here you feel like you have been invited to someones house and the food is healthy and..."
Nunya Bizznes
"You have to eat here. From the moment you walk through the door you are treated like family. The food is excellent. Check the weekly specials you..."
David Navarro
"It was an amazing experience❤️ The food was delicious, the service was excellent, every thing was great. Thank you so much..."
Aseel Alharahsheh
Pita Pit
Pita Pit
87/100 (1011 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Fast Food
Vegetarian Friendly
Fast food
Deli
Healthy
Healthy
Mediterranean
Deli
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Sit down
Healthy
Mediterranean
Deli
Fast food
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Reservations
Lunch
Dinner
Cheap Eats
"Our absolute favorite place to eat!! We've been coming since they opened and always clean environment, friendly staff, fresh ingredients! Always done..."
Gini Lynn Andrews
"Great � pitas the veggies were fresh and tasty..... I felt full and healthier great �..."
Michael Myers Corleone
"A rep for medical testing brought lunch to our office. Salad and a variety of pita wraps. Everyone enjoyed the food and would recommend it to..."
Jessica Luepkes
"The food is delicious! I would recommend the buffalo chicken and..."
Joshua Wallace
"Delicious food, fabulous service, and vegetarian/vegan friendly! I am so glad this place is in Rockford. Definitely a new favorite..."
Jessica Lang-Giles
"Love PitaPit ....food is awesome. Ingredients are always fresh. Each sandwich is prepared when ordered...."
Denise Parke
"I have never had a bad experience at the Rockford Pita Pit!!! Love the..."
Kristine Siemens
"Delicious and very friendly staff! We will definitely be..."
Peggy Balentyne
"Very yummy, we will definitely eat here again. The owner and staff were very pleasant too...."
Kristin Hunt Petrie
"Love this place! Great food! Check it out for..."
Sherry Ackerman
"Finally had a chance to eat here! It is..."
Tracy Grisanzio
"I tried Rockford Pita Pit for the first time today, and loved it! The food was great for a good price, and the service was outstanding!..."
Retha Ann Stout
"Bomb food! You definitely pay for the quality..."
Chaz Gunn
"Wow. We have been talking about going hear for some time. I'm glad we finally went. Excellent food and good service. I really enjoyed the Super Greek..."
Thomas Grant
"Pretty great food. Prices are a tad steep but nothing too crazy. They have signs posted about masks being mandatory, but when I walked in the lady..."
Alex Kwasniewski
"Always amazing, way better than any of it's "Build your own" style competitors. I take Pita Pit over Subway anyday. This location is so nice and..."
Jaspreet Singh
"Food and service was fantastic. The guy taking the order was very nice and patient while explaining the menu options and waiting for me to decide on..."
Ju Lie
"I love this place for the vegan options and sensitivity to issues with the grill and be willing to microwave instead. I've moved from the area but my..."
Nancy Petersen
"Soooo tasty! The whole family loved it! A better healthier option that fills you up! 10 bucks for a Coke, chips, and an amazing pita. We will be..."
Ben Williams
"Most favorite place in town. I love going there and go maybe more than I should! I had it delivered to my work for myself and another coworker, and..."
Courtney Bryan
Giovanni's Restaurant & Convention Center
Giovanni's Restaurant & Convention Center
84/100 (1040 ratings)
Restaurants
American
Pizza
Italian
Mediterranean
Dinner
Lunch
"Alchemy has the Bomb dry rub chicken wings Smoked flavor with a spice that jumps right..."
Tom Rogers
"Really enjoyed our Montes wine dinner last night! The meal was amazing! Al keeps re inventing the menu and bringing big city high end flavors back to..."
Tim Hayes
"I'm here visiting family; I'm from Massachusetts and Alchemy was like many such excellent restaurants in the Boston area. The service was excellent..."
Jeannie Bader
"I travel all over and have never had better prepared food and consistency than I have here. The service is as consistent night after night. I have..."
Chris Easton
"I am a picky planner. I have planned and executed weddings and events in the Midwest and Beyond for 20+ years. I love working with Al and his team...."
Kelly Kapfer Delamater
"The food was excellent and the service by Zander superb. My favorite..."
Holly Osborne
"Was here for the Easter brunch buffet, very good food, excellent atmosphere, and was very very pleased with the service we recieved.. 5..."
Chad Smith
"Place was great! Came into town for my good buddy's wedding this weekend. The service was fantastic both nights we were there. Zoe was our server the..."
Don Barry
"Love love love the staff here and the food is always..."
Tracey Fults
"Just had their Easter brunch and it was phenomenal!!! Food was excellent! Staff was friendly and..."
Karen Ganschow
"The banquet staff was excellent. It's the second time Phi Beta Sigma/ Nu Pi Sigma chapter has held its scholarship banquet at Giovanni's. We always..."
Charles White
"Ok so the only thing I've tried were the samples that were brought to my work by...Jan Fiorello. Funny thing is that it was just some desserts and I..."
Megan Michelle Bockstahler
Ali Baba
Ali Baba
83/100 (1206 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Halal
Mediterranean
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Shawarma
Makanek
Lamb
Falafel Sandwich
Lamb Shank
Chicken Shawarma Platter
Turkish coffee
Side Greek Salad
Kebab
Jerusalem Mixed Grill Platter
Salad
Chicken Kabob Platter
Lamb Kabob Sandwich
Ali Baba Veggie Combo Large
Ali Baba Mixed Appetizer
Gyro Platter with Fries and Dressed Red Onions
Hummus
Lamb Kabab Platter
Falafel
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Reservations
Seating
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"They have amazing food here. Its one of Rockford hidden gems. I have never had a bad..."
Jennie Sajdak- Lindeman
"The verdict from my group of five: Tabbouleh- amazing. Chicken shawarma- too pure for this world Turkish coffee - YAAASSSS Baba ghanouj and hummus..."
Danielle Awkerman
"في اغنيه تقول" شيجيب الاحد واصبر اشلون" والتكمله بلمستقبل انشاء..."
Aidan Almadride
"This was my first time ordering from here (mall location) and the gyro was absolutely delicious! They had good sized chunks of meat that weren't..."
Sara Givens
"I was recommended to come here and The food was fantastic the first time I tried it. The staff was friendly and the environment was..."
Steven Gadamowitz
"Grape leaves, gyro pita, caprese salad, and Turkish coffee were delicious! Service was great, too. Thank you! Will be craving this till we come..."
Jasmina Polis
"I don't really eat much meat but when I come here I can count on an amazing homecooked tasting meal. The quality of food is amazing. It tastes like..."
Sandra Vaughn - Pottorff
"This is my favorite place! I want to give a HUGE shout out to Rhiannon for introducing me to this absolute delight. My boyfriend and I LOVE this..."
Sarah Marie Stovall
"The food was very authentic and tasty. Lots of food for one..."
Nicholas R Bechara
"I eat here at LEAST once a week. I love the 4.99 lunch special. Everyone is always so kind! Love, the rice..."
Jamie Beth Mana
"Excellent food on buffet and great menu too. You can order off the menu once you get to know them, great..."
Jeremiah Griffin
"Very good. I recommend the Gyro sandwich or the lamb schwarma. The dessert crepes are really good..."
Evan Erickson
"I travel a lot because of my business I was at hotel thinking about what to eat. While I was using google map I saw Hibachi sushi restaurant and..."
Wwatsup
"We come here quite often. Beef shawarma is our favorite, their pita bread is always nice and warm. All their kabobs are also very good, great flavor...."
Kayla Wallace
"Was a bit expensive but food tasted very..."
R R
"1st time here, staff was super helpful with the menu. Food took a little longer but it was made fresh to order. Will definitely..."
Cathie Kentner
"I've been trying to find a good shawarma place since traveling to the Middle East. If you've never tried something like this before, try the chicken..."
Nathaniel B
"I've tried Greek salad 🥗, tandoori chicken, chicken kabob platter and falafel. Its Delicious😋 meat is so tender and well marinated. Fair price..."
Maniyazhagan Subbiah