Manjii Babii
Soooo delicious and they’re rice and beans is a MUST TRY !!! 3rd time here and I keep coming back. Very affordable too ! Definitely recommend this place. Very nice owners as well.
… moreChrono
Spice Restaurant is a five-star triumph of Indian cuisine that turns every visit into a celebration. The moment you step inside, the air hums with cardamom, cumin, and sizzling garlic, while sleek wooden tables and soft amber lighting create an inviting warmth. We kicked off with the Samosa Chaat, a masterpiece of crisp pastry shards draped in cool yogurt, tart tamarind, and a crunch of sev that exploded with flavor in every bite. The Butter Chicken arrived in a glossy, brick-red sauce so silky it coated the spoon, paired with chicken so tender it fell apart at the touch of a fork. Our server, Priya, guided us flawlessly—suggesting the perfect spice level and steering us toward the Garlic Naan that emerged blistering hot, butter-glossed, and impossible to resist. Even the Mango Lassi Martini was a revelation: creamy, tropical, and dangerously smooth.
The magic continued with the Lamb Rogan Josh, a slow-cooked symphony of cloves, cinnamon, and chili that built gentle heat without ever overpowering the lamb’s deep, savory richness. Vegetarians at our table swooned over the Paneer Tikka Masala, where charred paneer cubes luxuriated in a tomato-cream gravy brightened with fresh cilantro. Every dish arrived piping hot, beautifully plated, and portioned for sharing—though we guarded our plates fiercely. Spice doesn’t just serve food; it delivers joy on a plate, with service that’s attentive yet unobtrusive and flavors that linger long after the bill. This is destination dining at its finest—bold, authentic, and utterly unforgettable. Five stars, booked solid in my calendar.
… moreJohnny Luu
Best jerk chicken, ox tail, and beef patty I ever ate! Overall best Jamaican food that I have tried. I’ll definitely be coming back. Jackie is so kind and sweet to everyone who walks in.
… moreJacqueline Nadolski
Oh my! This might be the best Jamaican restaurant in Chicago, and its located in Evanston. Ordered a bunch of stuff last week, came back this weekend for more, that’s how good their food is. Had the curry goat and that was well seasoned, moist, and delicious. We also had the oxtail and those were tender, seasoned to perfection, and scrumptious. We had the jerk chicken as well and that was moist and seasoned well. We had the chicken foot soup and it was ‘transport me back to Kingston’ good. We had the red pea soup this time and that was beautiful! My goodness they know how to cook in this restaurant. Beautiful food and beautiful friendly family running it. We drove an hour and a half for this food and we would do it again and again.
… moreIvy Onyeador
I moved to the neighborhood this summer and I’m so happy Spice is so close to me. I love popping by for lunch. Everything is good. I love the curry goat, but I’ve had curry chicken, brown stew chicken, oxtail, no misses. Everyone who works there is lovely and warm. Definitely check it out!
… moreWilliam Weber
The jerk chicken is exceptional! The chicken is very tender and she makes her own jerk sauce with tons of flavor and a little kick at the end. The plantains were sweet and had a rich flavor. She added a little oxtail broth to our rice and beans which took them over the top!
The owner is incredibly sweet and uses a mix of her mothers and her own recipes! It’s some of the best Jamaican food we’ve ever had!
FYI the shop is devoted to the kitchen and counter serve. There’s a single table outside or a nice park across the street!
… morePierre Raymond
If you like spicy Caribbean food. you came to the right place. the food was amazing and customer service was fantastic. 5/5 would recommend it to everybody.
… moreR-Jay Yamaha
10/10 Amazing food. I haven’t had this good of Jamaican food since the last time I went to Jamaica.
… moreJonny Carrillo
I must say the food and the customer service was outstanding!! Jackie the owner was very friendly and welcoming the food she makes is so delicious you can tell she makes her food with lots of love. Every bite tastes better than the last one! The oxtail was so good and flavorful I highly recommend it! Definitely will be coming back for the oxtails and jerk chicken.
… moreAndrea Patterson
The food and service was awesome. I was there for a private event and really enjoyed the food. The owner was so nice and accommodating to all the guest. I definitely recommend
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