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ZAD

Welcome to Zad! In Arabic we say "Ahlan Wa Sahlan!" We pledge to serve you some of the freshest and most delicious Middle Eastern and Moroccan cuisine in Chicago and invite you to experience one of the warmest and most enjoyable dining experiences in Lakeview.
Hospitality is something we take seriously and we want your time with us to reflect our sincere desire to provide you a wonderful dining experience. Our menu reflects Moroccan and Middle Eastern classics such as Hummus, Falafel, juicy Kebobs and Shawarmas served with fresh Pita Bread as well as gluten free dishes.
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15 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
(15 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 15 reviews
5 stars
(4)
4 stars
(7)
3 stars
(4)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food 
4.1 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Noise Level
1.9 / 3
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • neighborhood gem(12)
  • fit for foodies(6)
  • good for groups(3)
  • great for lunch(3)
  • kid-friendly(2)
  • great for brunch(1)
ZAD Reviews List
Review 1 for ZAD
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Legite

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Dined on 5/03/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent pan-Middle Eastern food. Babaganoush is NOT to be missed. This is a safe choice with food that will delight. AND it's BYOB!!"
Dined on 5/03/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 2 for ZAD
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Two Yums up!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food is legit! Excellent food. Small, but comfy. Get your Babaganoush on here child!"
Dined on 03/22/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for ZAD
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

I kind of got abandoned by

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"I kind of got abandoned by the server when I arrived separately from my dining partner - they looked pretty swamped and it took a while to get back to me I guess.
The food was great though, and BYOBs are lots of fun."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2013
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Review 4 for ZAD
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We had a very good meal here. Large portions and very tasty food. Also, it's BYOB."
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for ZAD
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food, excellent

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Excellent food, excellent service, fair prices. What's not to like. No wonder every table was filled."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for ZAD
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Wonderful lunch

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"A delicious lunch in a sweet and friendly atmosphere."
Dined on 02/19/2013
 2004
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 7 for ZAD
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

This BYO was a great find.

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"This BYO was a great find. Food was simple but very well prepared, and the fact that it's BYO made it a great pre-theatre choice for this area."
Dined on 02/16/2013
 2005
Special Features: kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for ZAD
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good Moroccan food. Very

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good Moroccan food. Very good for an above average casual meal."
Dined on 02/02/2013
 2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for ZAD
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Server was very accomodating

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Server was very accomodating to my dietary needs and food was delicious."
Dined on 01/19/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for ZAD
Based on the average of (6) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
Service 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Ambiance 
3.3 / 5
(Very Good) 3.3 / 5
Noise Level
1.7 / 3
Moderate