Jennifer Woo
Came here with a group of 10 on a super busy night, and even with a long line, the service was incredible. The staff was so attentive, but a special shoutout to our server—I believe her name was Mooney? She was a lovely lady and so incredibly nice; I’d go back just for her!
We shared all the bites as a group. The Wagyu braised octopus is an absolute MUST and the hummus was delightful.
Just a bit of constructive feedback on the meats: we found the red meat to be a tad dry—adding more fatty parts to the mix would really help make it more juicy and moist. Also, the chicken was a bit bland; a good brine would likely elevate the flavor and texture.
Overall, a great experience thanks to the wonderful service. We’ll definitely be back!
… moreRiddhi Bhattacharya
The hummus was really good we devoured it. The potato borek was an interesting experience, tasted like a samosa but less season and looked like a spring roll. The chicken shawarma was honestly very mid and tastes like biryani meat. The cotton candy ice cream was like soan paper. The sticky date cake was good! The service was slow
… moreAlana Bogard
Visiting Chicago and had a party of 4 on valentines nonetheless. Michelle our server absolutely crushed the service on most likely one of the most important restaurant nights for the industry. We always had water on the table, she was able to recommend amazing cocktails and dishes, and by the end we felt so special we may as well been besties!! The food was top tier standouts being the babaganoush and fattoush salad and presentation was fabulous!! I usually take pictures but it looked so good I forgot to. The next time I am in town I will be definitely coming back, and when my friends visit Chicago it will be my own top rec!!
Thank you to the manager chase for coming over and making sure we were having an excellent time!! Till next time!
… moreNoelle Warren
Genesis was an amazing hostess and the food was so good. We enjoyed every dish more than the last and sampled just about everything. We had the chance to meet the chefs a husband and wife and they were so friendly. The flavor of the food was amazing and all the drinks were good as well. The decor was also beautiful. Highly recommend this place!
… moreHeather Bancroft
Loved the ambiance. Beautifully decorated. Quiet house music.
Layla was politely attentive and welcoming.
I have ordered beef shawarma over many years at many restaurants both in the US and Lebanon and have never had the meat very charred like it was here so that was a bit of a disappointment. I much prefer it to be tender all around.
Portions generous and overall food delicious.
… moreClare Dougherty
The drinks were delicious, but that’s where my praise ends. We didn’t get sat for our 7pm reservation until 7:30 and then waited another 10 minutes for our server. The manager came by and said he’d send over free food. Our entrees were good but not better than take-out Mediterranean I’ve had before. We had finished our entrees and 15 minutes later our server came by to say the manager was sending over 2 free appetizers. At this point we just wanted to go home, so we declined and asked for our desserts to go. They came out 10 minutes later on plates, and we had to ask again for them to be to go.
I was so excited to try Medi as the restaurant week menu sounded delicious, but unfortunately the service just really let us down (and there were a few empty tables so they weren’t slammed or anything). I don’t think I’d recommend dining in but maybe to-go would be better!
… moreBeth-Ann Young
Fabulous place with mouth watering dishes. Easy to make the appetizers into a shareable evening. Even my vegetarian friend had plenty to eat. Everything was cooked to perfection. Likely the most tender beef I’ve had in a while. A true must try place!
… moreEmily N
We had a great experience at MEDI. Michelle was our server and she was so kind and attentive. She recommended the baba ganoush and beef kabob (not kefta) and both were amazing. The baba ganoush was creamy and had depth of flavor, super balanced and couldn’t stop eating it. The beef kabob was SO tender and SO flavorful. Probably some of the best beef I’ve had in Chicago. We also got the mushrooms which were okay, I would have cooked out the moisture in the mushrooms a bit longer but the sauce it was cooked in was delicious. Would definitely come back!
… moreJacqueline (Jaki) Harding
Every bite was an experience! The flavors and genius of every dish were unforgettable! What a fabulous experience! Chef Alex, every accolade is well deserved! Thank you for an unforgettable evening! The service is not to be underestimated as well! Espresso martini … the best I’ve ever had! Fabulous from start to finish!
… moreClara Gibbs
Medi is such a vibe – loved the interior & super fun for a dinner with friends or a pre-going out dinner. Would highly recommend the lamb kabab and Habibi One More Time drink. One of the best lychee drinks I’ve ever had! They also have celiac friendly options and provide veggies alternatives for all dips if needed. Will be back!
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