Al Basha Cuisine

It's so good! Large portions and authentic. They even gave us free samples. The nicest people too. I

Not my favorite Mediterranean restaurant. I really wanted to like it! Some good things: large portions, generous sides. If you order a dish you will get pickled veggies, salad, hummus and pita in addition to your entree. But lots of food is only a good thing if you like it! I have a lot of opinions regarding hummus after eating it for 30 years and the hummus here was not great. It had a spoiled olive oil aftertaste. The falafel was good. The rice is excellent, served with marcona almonds. But my chicken shawarma was bad. It had a sour taste, unappealing texture, and a terrible smell. It was hard to enjoy anything with such a pervasive "rotten egg" smell. Disappointed as this had been recommended by several friends. Sorry but there are too many great Mediterranean restaurants in the area to come back here again.

Due to covid - 19 I have been ordering from DoorDash, UberEats, and Grubhub or go to restaurants with outdoor seating.Al Basha is one of the few restaurants that has outdoor seatingFirst time at Al Basha. The restaurant kind of looks like a whole in the wall, but's it's not, it is very family friendly. staff is awesome take they care of you. I ordered stuffed chicken dinner and fresh lemonade Before the dinner came out the staff brought bread, humus, salad and cucumber salad. It was really goodThe stuffed chicken was a little dry, it still tasted good. The lemonade was awesome. It's the best I have had. I'm definitely going back to try other stuff.

Unfortunately, like many Middle Eastern places during Ramadan. They have a buffet it is one of the more affordable ones. It was $120 for 3 adults and 1 child. Their service was great. They have redesigned the bathrooms as well and the dining area as well. The main issue is that the furniture is too bulky. You have to squeeze thru the tables. You are elbow to elbow with a bunch of strangers. The food gets eaten up pretty quickly and sometimes isn't replaced quick enough. They used to have a lot more variety. If you have a stroller or in a wheelchair this is not the place for you. It is very tight and very cramped. As far as food, it is authentic home cooked dishes nothing spectacular. However, if you want to try a lot of Middle Eastern dishes that are typically not on a restaurant menu this is the time to go. During Ramadan, they one of the largest if not the largest buffets compared to the other restaurants.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at AL Basha Mediterranean Cuisine in Chicago, and it was an outstanding experience from start to finish. My server, Warda, truly went above and beyond in every aspect of her service. She was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making me feel welcome and well cared for throughout my meal.The food arrived quickly and was served at the perfect temperature, highlighting the kitchen's efficiency and attention to detail. Every dish was a delight, bursting with flavor. The chicken, in particular, was seasoned to perfection, showcasing the authentic and rich flavors of Mediterranean cuisine.Portion sizes were generous, and the prices were very reasonable, offering excellent value for money. Every bite was a testament to the quality and skill of the chefs. Among all the restaurants I visited during my trip to Chicago, AL Basha stood out as the best. I highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a memorable dining experience with superb food and exceptional service.

This place is veryfriendly and had generous portions. The kibbeh we amazing and the chicken breast was cooked to order. The salad was fresh. We would definitely go back. And not to mention it was an hour away!

This by far is the most authentic home-made tasting food I've ever had outside of home. Great service, lovely furnished place, and mouth-watering food.The only suggestion is to replace their faded sign as we had a bit of a difficult time finding the restaurant.

The falafel sandwich was fresh, delicious & portions were very generous! Staff was friendly and helpful!

Over the last two weekends, I was involved in the production of Baskuit- a Northwestern student film. We had one weekend of filming in Oak Lawn and as Associate Producer, it was my job to find food for the cast and crew over those days. Al Basha helped me give everyone a large dinner for our last day in Oak Lawn. It was nice to be able to end our first weekend on such a good note! The people there were extremely helpful in planning my order and everyone on set was so happy with the food! It was delicious! Thank you so much for your help!

We walked in and there were no other diners there, however the restaurant reeked of cigarette smoke. It was awful. We left.