About - Reza's Restaurant
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Amenities and More
Offerings
- Healthy options
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
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Food is definitely not what it used to be. Not sure if it’s a new chef or just changes with new ownership. Ordered takeout and was told 30 min. I waited in my car for 55 min food still wasn’t ready- looked like they’d forgotten about the order. Regardless, was looking forward to iftar- Rezas was a go-to. But disappointed in the food. The soup has a premade can taste. Dill rice doesn’t seem to have dill like before. And the hot sauce we used to get multiple containers of and finish- didn’t even use a few spoons from the 12oz container. Don’t see us going back sadly.
We were honestly so excited to visit because we grew up going to Reza in Evanston and Oakbrook and saw the “new version” posted all over Instagram. Unfortunately, what was shown online was completely inaccurate compared to what we experienced in person. The food options were extremely limited, and the fruit was old and soggy. When we mentioned to the manager, Mohammad, that everything on Instagram looked very different from what was actually being served, he responded, “Why would I put all the nice things out when we barely had 12 people reserved?” That response alone was very disappointing. One thing we loved about Reza growing up was the dessert. All they offered was extremely old and browning fruit platter. The brown dessert balls tasted like nothing but a faint rose syrup, most of the food was completely flavorless, and the only dish with flavor — the chicken curry — was overwhelmingly spicy. The quality of the food was very cheap overall, and the “meat” was mostly bones and cartilage. We went as a party of four, and there were only two other tables of two people each. We overheard other guests complaining as well, and the overall mood in the restaurant was clearly negative. The female staff provided great customer service, but the manager, Mohammad, was extremely defensive, cut us off mid-conversation, and even put the owner on the spot after feedback. He openly stated he was refusing to change anything. We are a big foodie group that loves spending on quality dining experiences, but paying $171 for four people for low-quality, old, and poorly prepared food was unacceptable. I truly cannot recommend this place, especially for Ramadan — there are far better iftar options elsewhere.
We were here ordered food, took along time to get the food. Another table came in a half hour after us and got there appetizers and meal before ours. Food was salty. This plate is suppose to have 6 shrimp there is 4 he told me they must have ran out. And walked away.. they did take off for the missed shrimp. But I would not go back there again.