Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen

Menus are now updated so there is a cursive H next to every item that is halal, which is anything chicken or lamb but not beef. Waiters might not be knowledgable about middleware

My wife loves this place, she claims it has the best hummus she's tasted in the area! She ordered the vegetarian platter (grape leaves, falafel, hummus, tabbouleh), and I had the lamb skewers. Although the prices are on the high end ($10 for the vegetarian platter!), it was a nice dining experience, as the restaurant is very clean and ornately decorated. The staff is also nice and helpful. Wish the whole menu was zabiha-halaal though, as the lamb is one of the only items that is.

Best Mediterranean Food in Chicago! All lamb is halal/zabiha all the time. Halal/Zabiha chicken is available for big catering parties. Great website..www.eatcedars.com Check it out!

Assalamualykum. Very good restaurant and owner very humble muslim but try to confirm Zabihah everytime even though you know its halal. but excellent service and their lunch special are amazing deals.Clean and calm environment."ZABIHAH IS THE ONLY WAY BROTHERS AND SISITERS

Called to inquire about the meat they used at their restaurant. Response 5/24/2004 4:45 PM: "we used meat which is acceptable by both Jews and Muslims." This does not sound Zabiha to me.

Excellent food! service is good to... very large portions..A must eat.we came from out of chicago and loved it will go there whenever we visit chicago

Awesome, we ordered family style for three and had food to take home. I could (and probably should) eat like this on a daily basis. -- onelove, Noble

Excellent food, service and atmosphere! A must eat!

"Wow! The new location is utterly beautiful! Historic Muslim / Middle Eastern style & decor surrounds you, yet Arabic letters that adorn the walls and the exhibition theater open-kitchen make you feel like you're in a contemporary American bistro setting. The taste of the food cannot be compared to other Middle Eastern restaurants -- in fact, not only has Cedars moved, but it change its name to Cedars Mediterranean Kitchen -- because the menu now includes new dishes. I also get their food all the time at UIC (SSR - CIU & CCC) for lunch. I agree with person above -- must see for everyone. "