Tizi Melloul Restaurant

Middle Eastern meets modern in this stylish River North space, where copper-plated tables, hypnotic sitar music and a decor rich with red, blue and gold set an exotic mood. Tizi Melloul's Mediterranean menu starts with tempting appetizers like fire-roasted mussels with warm harissa butter. Entrees range from grilled lamb loin with artichokes and fava beans to marinated duck breast with lentils and applewood bacon. Black-clad beauties linger in the cool white bar and lounge area; diners sit at tables in the dark, blood-red dining room or on pillows in the funky Crescent Room, a festive communal…

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Where to Sit:: The circular, sapphire blue Crescent Room is available for parties and features a five-course family-style feast for $30 per person.
Save Money:: On Mondays and Tuesdays, take advantage of the $3 appetizers and $3 martinis deal in the bar and lounge area. On Sundays, enjoy unlimited house wines for $25 and belly dance performances at 7pm and 8pm.
The Extras:: Relax in the lounge with a hookah with monthly changing tobacco flavors like strawberry, apple and rose. Bowls cost $15; on Tuesdays, get a bowl and a cocktail for $10 per person.
Save Money:: On Mondays, take advantage of the $3 martinis and $6 tapas menu in the bar and lounge area. On Wednesdays, buy 2 entrees and get a bottle of wine at half price. On Sundays, enjoy unlimited house wines plus 3 appetizers to share for only $25, plus belly dance performances at 7pm and 8pm.

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ambiance	82.34999656677246% positive	“The menu and decor are very misleading, everything looks like it will be great, but the kitchen doesn't deliver.” “The reservations were kept on such a busy night to a delay of 5 minutes which is perfect for a drink at the cozy bar.” “As we ate, we could not help but smile as we basked in the ambiance and indulged in all five amazing and exotic courses.” “The ambience is perfect and the room was a constant in the conversation.” “The decor may impress your see-and be seen date, but the food just isn't acceptable.” “The food, service, and ambiance would be barely acceptable if the price per person was one $.” “I've eaten here several times and love the food and decor so it was hands down the only place I wanted to go for my birthday dinner.” “With a personalized greeting from the owner, Tizi gets the highest recommendation for its cool atmosphere, wonderful meals and THE BEST MUSSELS in Chicago!” “The lighting was dimmed and romantic, seating was a little uncomfortable because they sit very low.” “The food is unique, the service is fantastic, and the ambiance is something you'll likely never forget.” “Our server was friendly and the decor was lavish, funky & cool.” “nice decor” “The decor was really nice with a theme.” “highly recommend having dinner in the romantic and cozy Crescent Room.” “The chocolate fondue dessert was both fun and a romantic way to end a dinner date.” “When we arrived, we taken back by the stunning decor on the multitude on "beautiful people" lounging by the bar with a few of them puffing on a hooka (think the caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland).” “Other than that, Tizi Melloul is a wonderful place for the ambiance.”
dessert	100.0% positive	“The chocolate fondue dessert was both fun and a romantic way to end a dinner date.”
drinks	100.0% positive	“Signature drinks are good - try the Fizzy Tizi especially.” “When we arrived, we taken back by the stunning decor on the multitude on "beautiful people" lounging by the bar with a few of them puffing on a hooka (think the caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland).” “have actually only been here for drinks and socializing after hours so I can't comment on the food, but it's a cool place to hang out.” “The reservations were kept on such a busy night to a delay of 5 minutes which is perfect for a drink at the cozy bar.”
food quality	71.73999786376953% positive	“The pear salad, fantastic!” “have actually only been here for drinks and socializing after hours so I can't comment on the food, but it's a cool place to hang out.” “The chocolate fondue dessert was both fun and a romantic way to end a dinner date.” “The food was good, but other that that the value and privacy were lacking greatly.” “Again this is one of the worst food and service i have tried in many years.” “Great service, bad food!” “Food is delicious.” “And although the customer service was exceptional, the food was terrible!” “amazing experience, amazing food” “Great customer service, horrible food!” “No utensils are given until the later courses, which allows for creative food etiquette.” “The food is unique, the service is fantastic, and the ambiance is something you'll likely never forget.” “The food was excellent.” “Even though this doesn't speak to the quality of the food or service staff, this reflects on the terrible character of the owners and manager of this restaurant.” “The food, service, and ambiance would be barely acceptable if the price per person was one $.” “The decor may impress your see-and be seen date, but the food just isn't acceptable.” “The food was so good that in a mixed party of 4 conversations.” “The food was horrible across the board.” “This is the perfect place for small or large group, and I will be going back VERY SOON for the amazing food!” “I've eaten here several times and love the food and decor so it was hands down the only place I wanted to go for my birthday dinner.” “The food was delicious, and they serve the best cosmopolitan I've ever had.” “For vegetarians, Tizi offers a tasty eggplant rigatoni.” “The room was beautiful, and the food was amazing.”
menu variety	66.66999816894531% positive	“The menu and decor are very misleading, everything looks like it will be great, but the kitchen doesn't deliver.” “Didn't eat, but the menu looks pretty interesting.” “The mussels were some of the best I've ever tasted, and I loved the variety of the 5-course tasting menu.”
overall	100.0% positive	“great restaurant, I'd DEFINATELY go there again.”
return potential	100.0% positive	“great restaurant, I'd DEFINATELY go there again.” “would go back myself and I would recommend this resturant to someone who wanted to try something exotic.”
service	73.33000183105469% positive	“The owner & staff were VERY warm & friendly--me being an out of town guest now have an excuse to visit Chicago again!” “Even though this doesn't speak to the quality of the food or service staff, this reflects on the terrible character of the owners and manager of this restaurant.” “The food, service, and ambiance would be barely acceptable if the price per person was one $.” “The service was great, attentive and quick.” “And although the customer service was exceptional, the food was terrible!” “Romantic resturant with great service.” “The service was good too, we had a very helpful waiter.” “Great service, bad food!” “Our server was very attentive and thoughtful.” “Great customer service, horrible food!” “The food is unique, the service is fantastic, and the ambiance is something you'll likely never forget.” “Our server was friendly and the decor was lavish, funky & cool.” “When we arrived, we taken back by the stunning decor on the multitude on "beautiful people" lounging by the bar with a few of them puffing on a hooka (think the caterpillar in Alice in Wonderland).” “Again this is one of the worst food and service i have tried in many years.” “The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly.”
value	75.0% positive	“The food was good, but other that that the value and privacy were lacking greatly.” “The food, service, and ambiance would be barely acceptable if the price per person was one $.”
wait time	66.66999816894531% positive	“The service was great, attentive and quick.” “Service was a little slow.” “The reservations were kept on such a busy night to a delay of 5 minutes which is perfect for a drink at the cozy bar.”

10/18/07

Nice place

by mmmm5 at Citysearch

The dinner we had was great! The flavors exploded in your mouth! I didn't expect this from Tizi, I have been here in the past (4 years ago)and was skeptical to come back--boy am I glad I did! The service was ok but the food and atmosphere will bring me back!!!

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10/18/07

Fun Place

by ssll at Citysearch

Went in for dinner last week and we had a blast! The room was beautiful, and the food was amazing. Service was fine, very attentive and friendly. My friends and I all had different dishes from apps to entrees and we were not disappointed! The pear salad, fantastic!!! We can't wait to go back!!

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09/03/07

The Worst Restaurant and the Worst Service !!!!!

by arami at Citysearch

Before i start i would like to tell everyone that i am a chef and i know a whole lot about food, menus, ethnic food, etc... I dined with my friends last week at this restaurant and i have to say that it is one of the WORST by far. The food has nothing to do with Morocco AT ALL (I have been to Morocco 3 times and i know what i am talking about). It is French influenced; petite, very tiny plates and they charge a lot for it. I couldn?t believe my eyes when i got my dish that cost me $25. It was so small i left the restaurant so hungry and not satisfied. The waitress was soooo fake and could care less about what we ordered. The taste of every thing we ordered was so bland, no taste what so ever. The executive chef and the sous chef are both American and have nothing to do with Moroccan or Middle Eastern food. They think by providing good presentation and tiny plates they could earn respect but hell no. To top it off, i was charged $10 extra for no reason what so ever!!! I had to call and argue with the stupid owner to cancel this charge. UNBELIEVABLE!!!!!! Please do your self a big favor and DO NOT GO THERE. Again this is one of the worst food and service i have tried in many years. All my friends chefs that were with me agree 100% to what i am telling every one here.

Pros: nothing
Cons: nothing

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10/24/06

My Best Dining Experience So Far

by marcin14 at Citysearch

If you go to restaurants for a unique dining experience, this is a place to go. The food is absoluely top notch and the menu selections are ambitious. The kitchen is able to accomodate for vegetarians and customers with specific food allergies. The staff is very knowledgeable and friendly. The setting is very exotis which adds to the uniqueness of the outfit.

Pros: FOOD! Service, too.
Cons: If you don't like very loud places, you might try it outside of their busiest hours

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07/25/06

Great customer service, horrible food!

by danyelle24 at Citysearch

I went on my 30th birthday with a group of about 25 people. Had a great time!! We had the cresent room which is very beautiful!! The ambiance was just right. The lighting was dimmed and romantic, seating was a little uncomfortable because they sit very low. And although the customer service was exceptional, the food was terrible! It's served family-style which is great but I was not impressed with the taste. The cresent room has its own menu so you can not choose from the other foods Tizi has to offer. Actually, I was a little embarrassed after tasting my dinner, I looked around to my guests and just about everyone had an unpleased look on their faces as they ate. The mussels and the Marlin fish was okay but the rest of it was terrible. Other than that, Tizi Melloul is a wonderful place for the ambiance. Great service, bad food! Loved the Huka pipes!!!

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10/18/07

Nice place

by mmmm5 at Citysearch

10/18/07

Fun Place

by ssll at Citysearch

09/03/07

The Worst Restaurant and the Worst Service !!!!!

by arami at Citysearch

10/24/06

My Best Dining Experience So Far

by marcin14 at Citysearch

07/25/06

Great customer service, horrible food!

by danyelle24 at Citysearch

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