Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Lincoln Square, Chicago
The 2 top-rated middle eastern restaurants in Lincoln Square, Chicago, ranked by flavor score.
The top choice is Shawarma Inn (5523 N Lincoln Ave), with a flavor score of 83 out of 100 from 798 diner ratings. Flavor scores come from what real diners say in their reviews, and only restaurants with at least 100 ratings are ranked. Last updated August 27, 2026. How flavor scores work →
Best Middle Eastern Restaurants across Chicago→- Ranked #15523 N Lincoln Ave
Serves a variety of Middle Eastern dishes, including shawarma, kabobs, and lentil soup, with options for dine-in and takeout.
- Ranked #24649 N Damen Ave Ste 1501
Serves a variety of Middle Eastern dishes, including falafel wraps, chicken shawarma, and fresh hummus, with options for vegetarians.
Scored, but not yet ranked
These 1 middle eastern restaurants in Lincoln Square, Chicagohave a flavor score, but we haven't read 100 diner ratings for them yet. Listed A–Z.
- Not yet ranked2621 W Lawrence Ave
Offers authentic Central Asian cuisine with a focus on Kyrgyz dishes, including lamb shank soup and chicken shashlyk.