What Our Customers Say
Real stories from real families who've made Olive & Spice part of their weekly routine.
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Stories from Our Community
The Chicken Maqluba was absolutely incredible — just like my grandmother used to make. The layers were perfect, the chicken was so tender, and the salad on the side was fresh and b…
Fatima Al-Hassan
Chicago, IL
June 2025
I've tried many Arabic restaurants in the Chicago area and nothing comes close to Olive & Spice. The Mansaf was authentic — real jameed sauce, perfectly cooked lamb, and the almond…
Omar Khalil
Naperville, IL
May 2025
My coworker introduced me to Olive & Spice and I'm hooked. I'm not Arabic but I absolutely love the food. The Beef Mandi was fragrant and comforting — the homemade salsa on the sid…
Sarah Mitchell
Evanston, IL
June 2025
Ordered the Warak Enab for a family gathering and everyone was blown away. Each grape leaf was perfectly rolled and seasoned — you could taste the care that went into making them. …
Layla Nasser
Oak Park, IL
April 2025
The Chicken Biryani took me straight back to my mother's kitchen. The spices were balanced perfectly — aromatic but not overpowering. The fried onions on top were crispy and golden…
Ahmed Yousef
Schaumburg, IL
May 2025
I ordered the 6-meal family prep package and it was the best decision I made all month. Everything was labeled, portioned perfectly, and reheated beautifully. My kids ate every sin…
Nadia Ibrahim
Downers Grove, IL
June 2025
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