Libanais Restaurant

We went there just 30 minutes before closing they specially cook food for us as they already started cleaning. I really appreciate them for serving us. Food was top notch so yummy so tender words are less to describe. It reminds me of one of my childhood Lebanese restaurant in Abudhabi.

10/10 on their hummus and Babaghanouj dips and Branzino. It’s AMAZING quality food, which was surprising for how busy and packed it was. The price is not bad either. Rosa is a delightful server.

Came here on a Saturday, got sat immediately and said there was only an hour limit. Which I understand because the place was very crowded. I got a combination platter of chicken, beef and lamb and it was amazing! Also the mint lemonade is to die for. I had to go browse around the bakery and got a few items and got to try some things I’ve never had before. There are a lot of things with nuts so if you have an allergy, be mindful.

This place is truly wonderful! The meat and cheese pie are wonderful! The garlic and tahini sauce is phenomenal!! The baked good second is massive and truly delicious!!!

No complaints about food. We tried the Mana’eesh, Combo Kabab plate, Cream of Mushroom soup and Kunafa. The soup was the better than what I’ve tried elsewhere. The Kunafa was decent but we’ve had better at other places in the area. Overall, 4/5 on food. Service was below par. After some wait, the servers appeared to be in a terrible mood, were not super attentive and seemed to hate their jobs. A customer also barged in saying he knows the “owner” and skipped past the line of waiting customers, which of course doesn’t leave the best of impressions. They do have a variety of neat bakery items and sweets which we didn’t get to try but might come back for them.

The pastries, sweets and desserts are outstanding and overwhelming! You walk right into the place and there’s glass shelves full of tasty treats to choose from. I highly recommend the Royal Baklava for $2 a slice and a Turkish Coffee! Or the Lebanese pistachio baklava. Also the the Tiramisu and eclairs are wonderful! We also tried the food menu on a very busy Saturday night. The svhwarma and kebabs were very tasty, moist and well seasoned. Generous portions! 1 combo platter entree is definitely enough for 2 people to share. The place was packed and so was the parking lot but turn around is quick bc service is so efficient and the food came out quickly!

I let my goddaughter pick a place to eat when she was in town. We went at 7pm on a Friday with a party of three and we were seated right away. The staff was very friendly, answered all of our questions, and the service was fast but didn't feel rushed. There's a busy ambiance with a lot of people coming in just for the dessert counter. All of the menu prices are appropriate and reasonable. Overall, very comfortable experience and the food is great. I am kind of kicking myself for not coming sooner. I can see myself coming back frequently!

Clean restaurant service is excellent. Food is good and plenty for your money. We enjoyed our lunch very much. They have their own bakery and bread don't miss out on that.

Good , clean place Service is great Food is good too I usually get the beef shawarma wrap

We had the Zaatar Manakeesh, village style with mint, tomatoes, and olives. We also had fattoush salad, and ordered the combo plate. We also ordered kibbeh. The food was very good, one of the best middle eastern restaurants in Chicagoland. The prices aren't that crazy, and everything is fresh. The baklawa was also very fresh and delicious. Their sweets are also very good. Sometimes the service is hit or miss, which I wish it was more consistent. Regardless our experience was good and we very much enjoyed the food.

Service was great. Waitress was very helpful. Really nice restaurant and brings the lebanese vibe to it. Food was great. Will definitely be back Overall Food & Vibe 8.5/10

Libanais (Lee-bah-Neh), is an authentic Lebanese restaurant in the Lincolnwood suburb of Chicago (northside). I do not believe in my time I have seen a restaurant in the suburbs that is this busy. Their parking lot is so full they ask people to park in the parking lot of the Home Depot! Some of the best food that I would recommend is the branzino/ Sea bass as well as the combo libanais, an amazing platter of the best of lebanese food. I would highly recommend reservations (particularly for large parties) as this place is busy! Super lovely and lovely atmosphere! #lebanese #chicago

Came here on a Saturday, got sat immediately and said there was only an hour limit. Which I understand because the place was very crowded. I got a combination platter of chicken, beef and lamb and it was amazing! Also the mint lemonade is to die for. I had to go browse around the bakery and got a few items and got to try some things I've never had before. There are a lot of things with nuts so if you have an allergy, be mindful.

I've heard great things about the breakfast here and wanted to give it a try. The breakfast menu is all day and offers a variety of selections, but there's only one thing you must try and it is the fatteh. It was my first time trying this dish and my mind was so blown . The cold yogurt with the crunchy pita pieces, tahini, and chickpeas were heaven for someone that enjoys a variety of different textures in food. From first glance it looks like a bowl of oil and chickpeas, but trust me when I say when you dig into it it's a blend of creamy, crunchy goodness. I came here with someone from Lebanon and got the stamp of approval so you know it's pretty good. I've been thinking about this dish since and want to get it again asap. We got three different kinds of manaeesh which was crazy for two people but fun to try a variety. I really enjoyed the bread they used for this bc it was light and slightly sweet. My favorite was the zaatar (order the labneh and add a dollop to it and you will thank me later). The cheese was also delicious and had a nice cheese pull. Get the side of vegetables too bc it was great to add for a crunchy topping. We got the Beirut hummus and the labneh as well. Came with lots of thin Lebanese style pita, the hummus was soooo flavorful with delicious garlic tones, so delicious! The labneh is my overall favorite dip any where so it was of course delicious here, so creamy and sour and sweet. I'd order both again. We also got the traditional tea which came with mint leaves and added a nice fresh element to the tea. The pot and cups they use are also very pretty and sets the ~vibe~ The only thing I did not like as much were the balila which were kind of bland and was missing the lemony garlic tones I was looking for in this dish.

One of my favorite casual spots in Chicago! Just go and thank me later. The food is absolutely incredible and the desserts are amazing. They have something for everyone, whether you're a meat eater, vegetarian, or even vegan.

Fantastic food with a wide ranging menu. Great family spot, with parking available, lots of menu options catering to different tastes, and a stellar selection of desserts. Every time, I get the fatteh beiruitieh, this amazing dish of warm chickpeas and yogurt covered in butter and pine nuts. It's creamy, tangy, buttery, and the thing you will order every time you come back. KID TIP- there are lots of hand pies and flatbreads with cheese and meats to fit kid preferences. Lots of families with kids here.

Just wanted to update my review this #ThankYouThursday to comment on the service and ambience at Libanais. From the friendly greetings when you enter to the well-wishes on your way out the door, the staff at Libanais has Mediterranean hospitality down. It's a warm, inviting atmosphere whether you're dining in or just grabbing some carry-out. And did I mention the impressive array of sweets? Oh my goodness, I defy you to check out the tastefully-lit bakery display cases and find nothing appetizing. (Are any of these vegan? It would be helpful to see them marked if so. But I certainly hope so.) Anyway, this place is definitely an asset to the north side and the north suburbs. Long may it prosper.

Today I ordered the Armenian Cheese Mana eesh, Lahem Bajeen Mana eesh and Sujok Manaeesh. Simply delicious and super fresh! The marinated meat on the manaeesh is bursting with incredible flavors. I would highly recommend this place in a heartbeat!

This restaurant has delicious food. I had the lamb shank entree. The lamb shank is tender and very favorable in a delicious gravy sauce. Will be back. The service was amazing.

A really nice place with excellent Lebanese and Armenian food. In particular, I love fatteh beirutieh (a chickpea dip, under breakfasts), and jouji kabob (from marinated ground chicken). And the French pastries are to die for! Their parking lot is often full, so parking can be a bit tricky during the most popular times.

Very good quality food. Good ambiance and service too. Family owned and zabihah halal.

Newest obsession!!! Highly recommend the family trays! You'll have so many left overs!! Meal prep for a week!! My partners family visited a couple months ago and we recently ordered take out!!

ALWAYS CONSISTENT! ALWAYS FRIENDLY!! AND MOST IMPORTANT... ALWAYS DELICIOUS!! I've brought many friends here and it doesn't matter if we're eating deserts, grabbing lunch or picking up some baked goods. Everyone is shoked by how delicious everything they have here is. Love this gem!

Food came out reasonably fast with the amount of people there. Everything tasted very good. The service was decent. I understand the restaurant was very busy; however, we were seated in the back of the restaurant and barely had any help when we needed something. The ambiance of the restaurant was very nice since they had all of their eye popping pastries and desserts in the front. We ordered some baklava to-go before we left. There is parking at the restaurant; however, it is quite small and gets packed very quick.

Thanks you to all we interacted in restaurant, it was really great family dinning experience! We started with Zataar & Cheese Mana'eesh, which had awesome flavors. The Kebbeeh Hamis was a standout, showing off the chef's skills. We tried Turkish Teas, which added something special to our meal. The Shawarma platter, Combo kabob, Lamb kabob wrap, and Chicken kabob wrap were all so tasty, and we left feeling really happy. And the Lebanese sweets, like baklava rolls, Coconut Macdoun, and few more like ma'amoul, were the perfect ending to our meal. They had lots of layers and a sweet taste that went perfectly with the other dishes. It was like a complete and delicious feast! Our server, Makram, was super nice and made our time there even better. Makram's service was excellent and friendly. We totally recommend this restaurant for a yummy and memorable dining experience!

Libanais Sweets definitely has a lot of sweets. Walk right in, and you feel the warmth and smell of the many pastries and delicacies on display. As far as the food goes, it is top-notch. I went with the shawafel wrap, which is a chicken shawarma topped with falafel, lettuce, pickles, hummos, garlic spread and tahini, wrapped in pita bread. Very tasty! Wash it down with some tea and it was the perfect meal on a semi-cold Chicago day. BATHROOM REVIEW: Located past the front door, down the hall, the bathroom was cozy. Sink and toilet for all your needs. Sit or squat? Squat.

I honestly don't know how I have never heard of or visited this restaurant before. My husband and I were brought here by a friend who is half Lebanese. When we arrived, the parking lot was jammed and they had a wedding going on. There was a space adjacent to the restaurant where the wedding reception was held. It was easy to find parking on a nearby side street. We were very fortunate to get a reservation in this restaurant on a Saturday night as it was packed! The staff was incredibly hard-working and fast and despite being so busy, we never had to wait for an extended period of time for food or service. We were especially intrigued by the giant platters of food that they were bringing out to the wedding that looked simply amazing with all types of meat and vegetables. We started our meal with hummus that was super creamy just how I like it. Their pita bread was thin, but perfect for dipping. My husband had lentil soup which looked thick and delicious and our friend had kibbeh that has beef and lamb on the inside and the outside is crispy and I think is made with bulgur. For our main courses, I had the combo kebab which had a mixture of meats and chicken. The meat was so tender and everything was so flavorful. The basmati rice was also delicious and different (in a positive way) than other basmati rice that I have had. My husband had the falafel wrap which was really big and reportedly great, and our friend had the chicken liver entree with onions and garlic covered with a pomegranate sauce. (I got to taste this and it was amazing!) We ended with three different desserts from their amazing bakery. There was such a huge array of baked goods in this bakery making it really difficult to pick. We had a pistachio slice, a blueberry cheesecake slice and a pistachio mousse cake. We loved everything! The pistachio slice was a baklava-like dessert. I also think the bakery would be a great place to pick up gifts to bring to someone's home. They had beautifully packaged cookies, baklava and all different types of Lebanese and French sweets. This restaurant also has what looks to be an amazing breakfast menu and lunch menu. There are so many more things on this menu that I want to try and I really can't wait to go back. This is a great neighborhood restaurant with incredibly flavorful ethnic food and fantastic service.

I was thoroughly impressed with the food, service, and ambiance at Libanais. Everything tasted fresh and was perfectly spiced...of the items I tried the standouts were the Fatteh (absolutely delicious), Spinach Pie (among the best I've tried anywhere), the Lahme Bilajeen, and for dessert Halawat Jibn (yum). To top it all off, everything was fairly priced and was an exceptional value! I highly recommend to anyone wanting to try good, fresh, and authentic Lebanese/Levantine/Middle Eastern cuisine. I know I'll surely be back.

This was an awful experience from the service to the food. Server was terrible and frankly didn't show up much until bill was given. Food had no taste, salty cold and bland. Being from the Middle East region I would put dog food above this place. In fact the Pita Inn has a better offering and flavor than this place. Just terrible. The best service was the bus boy who asked us for to go containers, kept water up and was really great. There are much better places including fast food hot dog stands to eat at. So disappointed this place just sucked.

If you are looking for Lebanese food, look no further. Libanais Sweets and Restaurants is a must visit place for authentic middle eastern food. The food is absolutely delicious. As soon as you walk in you are greeted with a wide array of sweet treats, I felt like I was in baklava paradise. There are so many options to choose from. They have pre packed trays of sweets available too. The place is spacious inside. We were a group 7 and were quickly seated. We started with the Zaatar and Cheese Mana'eesh, Sujok, Falafel, and hummus. The zaatar was so tasty and so light. Love the taste of it. The falafel and hummus was really good too. The Sujok was an interesting take on sausages. For entrees we had the shawarma combo plate, Shish Taouk plate, and chicken shawarma sandwich. All the entrees tastes amazing, everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. The chicken kabobs were moist and tender and not dry at all. Really enjoyed our meal. Finally for dessert we had the Black Forest cake, pistachio cake and baklava ice cream. The baklava Ice cream was my favorite . It was a baklava with vanilla ice cream on top and chocolate syrup & crushed pistachios. I couldn't stop eating that. Both the cakes were also really good. This places is a dessert lovers dream, so many amazing options to choose from. Overall we had a wonderful experience and can't wait to go back and try other things off their menu. Highly Recommend.

Wonderful place for Lebanese in Lincolnwood. They're known for their big selection of Middle East sweets but they also have a decent menu too. I treated my parents here for lunch and they enjoyed the food and ambiance. We started off with tea. I got the black tea and dad got green. The tea service was excellent, and I love their ornate tea sets. Mom and dad settled on the fried Seabass entrée and it was a big portion that can easily be shared. I tried a few bites and thought the fish had great flavor and texture. Having left satisfied and full they managed to leave with leftovers. I had the shawarma omlette. It was not my fave but it was decent. On a separate trip I ordered takeout with the husband and the stuff we ordered that time around was better. Their lentil soup, baba ghanouj, thin pita bread and steak kebabs were very good. I would order these again in a heartbeat. Pricing for some favorite items is at times steep. Especially the baba ghanouj which was nearly $8. It's delicious but the portion is small. The bird nest pistachio dessert is $2 per piece too. Long story short, some of their food is phenomenal but at a cost. Libanais has ample seating indoors but if you prefer dining al fresco or trying to be covid conscious, you can also opt for outdoor seating. They have a dedicated parking lot on the property but depending on the time of day, you may have to wait for a spot to open up.

The best! Great service and the food is soo good. I try to go every time I visit the Chicago area.

Went in, made my order. Cashier told me to have seat. I sat there like an idiot for 20+ minutes before I went to the cashier and asked what's up with my food already. They said "whoops, I forgot to call you". The food and dessert is mediocre at best.

Food is relatively consistent through the years. This last time we ordered we got a TON of rice and smaller than usual (still a lot for me) of the beef/lamb. I always ask for red sauce (extreme heat) and white sauce on the side. I recommend trying the platter (shareable; comes with pita on the side or even the wrap (gluten). Their falafels do not come with their platter; decent but not as soft as they use to me.

Visited this restaurant with my whole family after graduating. Reservations are easy to get on the same day. The food portions were large and well priced. We enjoyed our entire meal and even stayed for desserts and tea. The overall service was quick and excellent. It is a casual sit down restaurant that is great for celebrations.

Service was excellent. Ambiance is good. Food recommendations: Falafels Hummus was ok Kefta kabob Chicken Shish taouk Beef shawarma Baklava mixed nut Khanefah Very busy. Plan your trip accordingly. Only downside is parking.

The food is great and very affordable. We've lived in the Chicago area for almost Fifty years and first new Libanais as a great middle eastern/french bakery. We were heartbroken when it closed, not knowing it would reappear as a full service restaurant AND bakery. Chicago and its suburbs are an ethnic food paradise and Libanais has become our go to Mediterranean place.

This place is really good. It was here for years before I ever finally decided I wanted to try it. So sad I passed up on this place for restaurants I don't like as much (both that make similar food and completely different). Their shisk taouk is my favorite dish. I haven't gotten past this dish because that's my favorite and it's so delicious. Chicken is the only thing I'd eat here, because I don't like lamb nor do I want to try the beef. I go to Libanais when I'm really wanting shish taouk. I actually hadn't ever heard of it before visiting Libanais, but sure glad I did. Their garlic sauce is to die for. What else can I put this stuff on? I wish I knew, because I would order lots of it and use it for other things. Definitely get a side of it to taste it. I'm not ashamed to say that I've ordered from Libanais before solely because I was craving the garlic sauce. Food is a 5/5 here. I ordered dessert once with takeout, because I'd been craving cake and was reminded that they have an extensive bakery section. We got the tiramisu and the flourless chocolate cake. Both were good, but I wouldn't go out of my way to pick up here. Might add it to a meal, or maybe depending upon the occasion would get something extra special from a favorite bakery. The service is... so-so. They don't ignore you, exactly, but it's not very friendly, either. And occasionally they don't follow instructions correctly, like keeping out an ingredient as requested, but that happens with just about any restaurant. Also, I ordered take out a couple times when some meetings I was in sent us GrubHub codes, and whoever delivered it completely ignored what I'd put in the notes section and it sat outside for about 20 minutes before I decided to go down and check to look (I'd asked for a text message and to ring the bell, neither of which happened). It was still good, and I don't know for certain that it was one of their staff who did it since it was a GH delivery, so I try not to let that color my experience. And that was the first of two takeout orders I made, and the second delivery was successful and the notes were followed. When I went in recently to pick up an order for takeout, there was a man helping with the pastries who wasn't wearing his mask correctly. It's been almost two years... how is it that people don't realize that the mask goes over the nose? I wear a mask. It doesn't fall down my face. I don't get it. Also, the woman who I was talking with to get my order kept pulling her mask down to speak to me. What is happening here? I can hear you perfectly fine, and you don't need to remove your mask to hear ME speak, and I'll never drop my mask, so... just wear it correctly. Please. Review #623 4/2022

Working in Rogers Park has brought me to this place. I am always ok with ordering from Libanais. I've never ate inside, but when I go for pickup it is always full and smells so good! My coworkers took me a tray of the sweets once and it was delicious!! At work we usually order the family style trays and it is always a hit. Today I placed an order online before opening, 2 family style trays and appetizer tray and everyone loved it. I knew they would. AND DELIVERY WAS SOONER THAN EXPECTED!!! They also have a really good lunch special, over all I will continue to bribe my coworkers to order from here for my own pleasure.

I love the baklava and the wraps. The schwafel wrap is perfect for those who can't decide between chicken schwarma and falafel (that is my usual delimma!). The wraps are really filling. Lentil soup is great. Online ordering is easy and my order was ready right on time. The one thing that didn't hit the spot for me was the spinach pie (more like a dumpling) - the dough was thick, and the pie wasn't particularly satisfying when it had cooled (It was part of a takeout order). Maybe it would be much better fresh, eaten on site.

Fantastic!!! Why did I wait so long ???? I must've driven past this place 100 times and always mentioned how I would love to try it. Finally got the opportunity, and I'm so glad I did. I had the Shawarma combo. The meat was perfectly done, not dry in the slightest. Even the rice was flavorful and perfectly done. Portions were very generous and the prices were very reasonable. My wife had a kebab and thoroughly enjoyed it. My daughter had that Shawarma omelette, and that he was terrific, since I had to help her with it slightly (checking to see if it was poison ). We also had the Lebanon hummus... which was . There is a large selection of cakes and baked goods from the region there too. Seating was reasonably spaced out, so we felt comfortable. Altogether a great experience. Do yourself a favor and stop by!

Food and service was spectacular. The desert choices are amazing. They served falafel with a spicy sauce and yogurt which paired great. The falafel was the best I've had.

I like it for something that is easy delicious and unique. It's also easy to get to with ample parking.

Excellent Service. Came here for the first time for breakfast. Our server was the best. The food was incredible. We had beef/lamb shwarma omelets with pita, salad, tahini, garlic sauce. The bakery was tempting. the desserts looked design. Their regular coffee even was really good for a restaurant coffee. They have a beautiful selection of desserts, main dishes, sides, appetizers, baker. It's amazing. We're going to bring family and friends here. I can't wait to try the bakery items next time.

Ordered desserts from the counter. Not the pre- packaged ones but the counter itself. Bought walnut and pistachio baklava and rolled ones, also bourma. Very expensive and disappointing because the filo dough for the baklavas were old, kind of stale. So definitely not made that day or even the day before. The syrup was already thickened as it happens when the product is days old. Either sell products that are old by informing the customer and charge it on a discounted rate. This is what established and good bakeries do. It's called "days old bread or days old desserts" Selling "old" desserts at the full price is ripping the customer off and borders on greed. The desserts were disappointing!

We love this place. Great for vegans, vegetarians and non vegetarian. Food is brilliant every time. Service is awesome. Came tonight (Eid) and didn't expect to get a table. The place is packed with a great mix of people celebrating the end of Ramadan. Service remained impeccable even though a very busy night. We got my favorite server, Belal, who was as wonderful as ever. If you haven't been here do try it. I've been a fan since their little place on Thouhy!

Food was amazing. Everyone tried something different. Customer service was on point. Not pictured: knafeh and cheesecake

I only recently discovered this restaurant when in the area. I could not believe how delicious the food was, especially for the price and portions! The menu is large and includes items that are easy to share. If you like baklava, Libanais has you covered! The baklava and other desserts can be expensive, but every bite is delicious. Restaurant is huge but often busy. Waiters are attentive an polite.

08/05/21 - Libanais is a Lebanese Restaurant & Bakery. This has been on my radar for a couple of years. I was actually talking to my wife and sister the day before I made plans to go out to breakfast w/my buddy. Originally we were going to go to Panera at his suggestion, but as faith had it he suggested Libanais instead. Naturally I couldn't say no. Honestly I'm not sure what intrigued me and made me want to go there as the food to me wasn't anything extraordinary. The hummus & fries were very good & they do have a good selection of pastries though. I would still like to go back & try their dinner menu

I purchased a pastry that's made with baklava sheet and has some type of pudding in the center. My family members make this and I can tell you it's not the same. There's no flavor to it at all. There's no rose water or orange blossom water either. If I can give it a zero I would.

Shawarma Plate was VERY fatty and grizzly. The service was less than stellar as in prior visits. It took over 15 minutes to get water with no ice and due to allergy to chick peas, we requested the Hummus be put on a seperate plate and the kitche refused to do that. :-(

Zabiha halal. Good food...lahmacun was so so good, still dreaming about it. Overall, the food was your typical Middle Eastern fare (kababs, rice, hummus etc). Service was really good. I wish i had tried some of the sweets, looled delicious. Hopefully going to try it again soon!

We stopped in for sweets and left with wayyy too many but they all looked amazing. They have an array of platters that would be perfect for events or gifting as well. The booths and tables were filled with large groups and families eating. The qatayef and baklava was superb. You know it's good because their parking lot is always bumping!

We ordered take out here late one night and we were not disappointed. The food was great and very neatly packaged. I'll need to make a return trip and dine in here soon!

The food here is off the chain good. Priced right and service is excellent. Don't forget some sweet treats. Not sure of their names but I usually pick up the sampler box to go.

My wife told me she ate here some time back, and it wasn't that good. She also said the pastry selection was amazing. That got my attention. I decided to give it a try. I ordered a shawarma wrap. It was delicious. We had hummus and lahem bejeen as well. They were both great. Even my wife said the food was very good this time . Then we went to choose some baklava to take home. The choices were impressive. In the end, we spent more on pastries than on lunch. We took them home for later. After trying a couple, they're a hit indeed. I recommend this place.

Let me preface by saying that I'm middle eastern who grew up in the Middle East so I know middle eastern food. This is probably the closest thing to the real thing. It's not perfect, but pretty damn close! We ordered some savory pastries to go (like a lot, we froze them to last a while). The falafel sandwich was ok (weirdly spicy without shatta, and there were like 2 falafels in my entire sandwich- see pic- very scant). Babaghanouj is legit, so are the spinach pies and the meat pies (sfeeha). Next time, I would skip the falafel and just order apps (I'm vegetarian). My husband and kids enjoyed the chicken and meat. Dessert was yummy. It is also quite pricy. I wish the ambiance was a bit more trendy and less casual. The service was friendly but lacking- super slow with clean up, but food came up fast. People need to know that middle eastern restaurants in the Middle East can be trendy and fancy!

Love this place. Always enjoy their food and their service. They have friendly staff and parking is available on site or around. It's a delicious place for desserts. I've been a repeat costumer for some time now.