Reviews for Olive Mediterranean Grill in Chicago, IL
i paid $10 for a falafel sandwich, which normally costs $5 everywhere else. i ordered from Olive because the menu indicates the... sandwich includes salad and potatoes, and these were not included in my order - not in my sandwich and not on the side. eitherthey screwed up my order or their menu is completely inaccurate. i would not recommend this restaurant to anyone. i am extremelydisappointed at the quality product i got for what i paid. Read more
Came across this place by happy accident! Ordered the 'business lunch' which had felafel, rice, hummus, chicken shawarma and... spicy chicken in very generous portions. Absolutely delicious. Would recommend and will definitely return. Read more
Original and tasty spin on the mediterranean chain store classics. Food served up through the chipotle-like format by courteous... and nice staff. Room is kind of warm. Read more
Their chicken is great. Get the spicy one. This is how i get my bowl: Hummus with seasoning / oil + pickles + Chickpeas +... Couscous + Spicy Chicken Read more
Yes, as soon as you walk in you get that smell of delicious Mediterranean spices. Every option listed on their menu has an aroma... of it's own that once combined it's definitely well put together. The staff and manager are great people super friendly and fastwhen I've ordered catering. I would definitely go back!!! Read more
I ordered the chicken shawarma plate with garlic potatoes, baba ghanouj, and tabbouli salad. It came with a pita. The chicken is... well-seasoned and the sides are flavorful, but the potatoes are not very garlic-y and a bit bland. Maybe I should have gone withthe basmati rice instead. The pita is very standard as are the two sauces to choose from (tahini or jalapeno). It was served ina somewhat oversized, partitioned tray that probably manages a customer's expectations of what and how much is included. Atleast it did for me. This meant it was less food than other comparable places. (Those that serve from a bowl or an open platewhere I choose a bit of almost every side.) I probably should eat less anyway. While the food tastes good, nothingdifferentiates it from the many Mediterranean chains that are everywhere now. I got a discount through the Ritual app, but thevalue is probably slightly worse at the plate's normal price. I'll probably eat here again, but only as an infrequentchange-of-pace from the other Mediterranean chains nearby. Read more
Potentially horrible visit into an excellent one! Great food and really awesome guys working there (esp. Boy w pony tail). Had... been on run for 6 hours, had 20 minutes before a meeting and was super starving. Waited 10 min in line, wanted falafel (I'mvegetarian). Told they wouldn't be ready for 10 more minutes. Super sweet worker offered me soup and compensation. I thought "okbut bummer". Guy two people me after orders falafel and they find last 3 for him. Realizing what happened, worker felt superbad. Customer gave up falafel for me without request and worker gave them to me. What awesome kindness and totally changed myexperience! Read more
Quick stop in. I didn't regret it. Will be back. I had the chicken kabob,tomatoes salad, yellow rice and hummus. Around $12 and... I'm full. Read more