Old Jerusalem Restaurant
(312) 944-0459
1411 N Wells St
Chicago,
IL
60610
41.908
-87.6344
Neighborhoods: Near North Side, Central
What People Are Saying About Old Jerusalem Restaurant
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In Short
Though a bit of an oddball along this trendy strip, Old Jerusalem is a welcome oasis for vegetarians and those looking for a less expensive dining option. The Middle Eastern menu sticks to the tried-and-true without a lot of fuss: hummus, falafel, shawarma (meat cooked with lemon, garlic and mustard), baklava and other specialties.
User Reviews
duvde1
September 27, 2007
Based on reviews we decided to go and try the food. It was OK if you were really hungry otherwise I would eat that. It was only a couple of tables taken, but still it took them a while to bring shwarma and it was slightly warm, so I had really serious doubts about the freshness. The taste was very very mideocre. 5$ meal from pita inn is soo much better.
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violetjvg
June 15, 2005
If I'm in Old Town, it's either for a show at Second City or a movie at Piper's Alley, and this is my place for dinner. It's a cozy, casual little place that is never crowded but always great. The atmosphere is mixed: they have some gorgeous tapestries and paintings, but their dinnerware is anything but, with sandwiches served in baskets and their plates have bizarre black-and-yellow hazard designs. But I'm not eating the plates (!), so that hardly matters considering their excellent grape leaves, creamy hummus, fresh falafel sandwiches, and tasty vegetarian platters. They also make a nice piece of baklava.
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chiliboots
June 05, 2005
I stopped here yesterday for lunch with a friend who never had Middle Eastern cuisine before. The restaurant is small but intimate. The food was very good - I recommend the combination platter. We were uncertain about dessert, but a man who appeared to be the owner or manager gave us recommendations. Overall, a very good experience.
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Know Before You Go:
It's B.Y.O.B., and a corkage fee of $1 per person.
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Payment Methods:
American Express, Discover, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Local Favorite, Family-Friendly Dining, B.Y.O.B., Outdoor Dining, Theater District Dining, Hidden Find, Lunch Spot, Food Delivery, Cheap Eats
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Smoking Permitted:
Yes
