Ya Hala Restaurant is a hidden gem located in Morton Grove, Illinois, celebrated for its authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Owned by a warm-hearted couple, the restaurant emphasizes fresh, organic ingredients and generous portions that invite guests to indulge in comfort food with a cultural twist. Patrons rave about the delicious, tender meats and flavorful vegetarian options, including everyone's favorites like hummus and eggplant fatteh. The inviting atmosphere, complemented by top-notch hospitality, ensures diners feel at home, whether for a casual lunch or a cozy dinner. With wheelchair accessibility and a commitment to halal ingredients, Ya Hala truly welcomes all to experience its culinary delights.
Amenities and More
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Service options
Offers delivery
Offers takeaway
Serves dine-in
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
Offerings
Serves coffee
Serves comfort food
Serves halal food
Serves healthy options
Serves organic dishes
Quick bite
Serves small plates
Serves vegan dishes
Serves vegetarian dishes
Dining options
Serves breakfast
Serves brunch
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Has catering
Serves dessert
Has seating
Amenities
No toilet
Atmosphere
Casual
Payments
Accepts credit cards
Accepts debit cards
Accepts NFC mobile payments
Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Has kids' menu
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Plenty of parking
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Reviews For Ya Hala Restaurant
Sumaiya Ahmed
Apr 11,2025
this place is awesome! their portions are so good and so well priced! they were closed because of a catering order but were kind enough to accommodate us!! The kebabs are so tender, flavorful and the sides are really good too! felt the hummus could’ve been a bit more salty if eating with bread, but paired with the rest of the food it was fine. Definitely coming back again!!
Jeremy Biewer
Apr 4,2025
This is the first time my family and I are here. This restaurant has been around for 3 years and somehow, it has gone under my radar and I'm mad about it. Lol. The food here is fantastic and the family that runs this restaurant is super kind and generous. Excellent sized portions which makes this a tremendous bang for your buck. Umm, the gyro here...best kept secret (not any longer, I guess) Be sure to try the sage tea! Everything was so wonderful that I can't wait to go back and try something new!
Ammaarah Khatri
Mar 30,2025
Just amazing food - the cook is definitely talented. Best falafel I’ve had outside of Jordan. A few of the foods are too cheap for the portion so I hope they’re making enough to stay open for a long time
Dm Joan Harrisy
Feb 20,2025
We had an excellent dining experience at Ya Hala restaurant.The mixed grill was flavorful and perfectly cooked,And the real star of the meal was the eggplant fatteh ( try to order it in advance it’s freshly cooked) . The combination of flavors was simply outstanding, making it a dish I would highly recommend to anyone , homemade quality !
ARA 5
Jan 25,2025
It may be a small place, but this is one of the best Middle-Eastern restaurants out there. Their food has been consistently delicious- all the meat is well done, and the chicken in the mix-grill platter, something that's usually dry in other places, is juicy and tender. I especially liked the red chicken they had started putting in the platters recently, but I think they don't always offer that in the platters. The rice is another thing I love - it's so soft and flavorful, it's one of the best rice I've had so far. Their sandwiches are also tasty (the chicken and beef kabon ones).Something I noticed is that they don't always pick up the phone right away, but maybe it's because of prayer times? Either way, they're always nice and upfront about how long it will take because they make things fresh. Highly recommend this place!
Heer angel
Jan 22,2025
Ya halal is our second place for meal after home! The reason is comfortable food with taste .Their mix plater is our favorite food which my kids demands every other day . Clean and good hygiene. Owner is very friendly and humble .Highly recommend.
Shoeb Shaikh
Jan 19,2025
Good food! We tried few varieties and everything tasted really well. Owner is a nice person too. I would recommend this place to anyone who’s looking for Mediterranean food. Space is a bit tight but they compensate that with good service.
Nasser Al Dandashi
Jan 12,2025
We had an excellent dining experience at Ya Hala restaurant.The mixed grill was flavorful and perfectly cooked,And the real star of the meal was the eggplant fatteh ( try to order it in advance it’s freshly cooked) . The combination of flavors was simply outstanding, making it a dish I would highly recommend to anyone , homemade quality !Shayneeneh on the side also a great optionThe service equally made me feel right at home !I wish I have more time in the city to try the other dishes :/iIf you're looking for delicious Middle Eastern cuisine, Ya Hala is the place to go! Homemade quality of food and the welcoming service
Reviews For Ya Hala Restaurant