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05/28/2026
Happy National Hamburger Day!
Our onion rings are a recipe that originated from one of our founders first restaurants, the Skewer Deli. We’re excited to bring this recipe from the 70’s out of retirement for a few days for you!
05/22/2026
Braised lamb, yogurt-sauced rice, and toasted almonds, all on a shrak flatbread.
05/16/2026
Come enjoy this lovely weekend weather with us🩵
04/30/2026
The Sheikh el Mahshi is back this weekend!
Potato & squash stuffed w/ minced lamb, beef, onions, & pine nuts, roasted in tomato sauce, & served over basmati rice.
04/23/2026
Returning this weekend is our Roasted Cornish Hen!
A whole Cornish hen over a bed of snow pea basmati rice and topped with toasted pine nuts.
Served from Friday at 5pm through Sunday evening, while supplies last.
Available for dine in and carry out.
04/17/2026
Our special this weekend is the Sayadieh, a pan-fried grouper over basmati rice w/ caramelized onion & topped with toasted almonds.
04/10/2026
Green lentils, House-made wide noodles stewed in a yogurt sauce, topped with roasted garlic.
04/10/2026
House-made rice pudding made with cinnamon and golden raisins, topped with crushed pistachios is the perfect treat for these upcoming warm days.
04/03/2026
This weekend we’re bringing back the Crispy-Skin Salmon.
A ginger and jalapeño infused basmati rice topped w/ pan seared shrimp in a tomato, parsle, ginger, & garlic salsa.
04/03/2026
Braised Lamb Shank is back this weekend!
Colorado raised lamb, slow braised and finished in a yogurt sauce, all over long grain with roasted garlic and cauliflower.
03/27/2026
This weekend we’re bringing back the traditional Mosakhan as our weekend special! A roasted half chicken covered in sautéed sumac onions over a house-baked flatbread, this classic dish is a true taste of Palestine.
03/24/2026
The Shawerma Special: chicken shawerma, kifta kabob, rice, hummos, falafel, & pita
The Vegetarian Special: Mo’jadara, hummos, falafel, & pita
03/18/2026
With Ramadan coming to a close, we will be concluding our Qatayef special. If you haven’t gotten a chance to try it yet, or just want to get your fill before it’s gone, we will be serving it through Sunday the 22nd. 50% of all sales from this dish are being donated to charities that aid Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank.
03/06/2026
A classic family meal of the Middle East, Mansaf slow cooks lamb in a yogurt stock and places it over a bed of short-grain rice topped with toasted almond slices, all on a flatbread base.
02/20/2026
A whole Cornish Hen over minced meat and snow pea basmati rice, & topped with toasted pine nuts.
02/19/2026
This Ramadan classic of a cheese stuffed semolina pancake cooked in butter and dipped in syrup will be available all month, and 50% of all sales will be donated to charities that aid Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank🇵🇸
02/14/2026
We are so grateful for all of our amazing customers and to have gotten to be apart of this wonderful community for 35 years!
Happy Valentines Day, Hyde Park
02/12/2026
Our special for this weekend is a Crispy-skin Salmon over ginger & jalapeño infused basmati rice, topped w/ pan-seared shrimp in a tomato, parsley, ginger, garlic, and pepper salsa.
Reservations can be made on our website or called in during business hours.
02/12/2026
For this Valentines weekend we will be serving a Qahwa cake, a Middle Eastern coffee infused chocolate cake, topped with salted caramel and chantilly cream, and served on a strawberry compote.
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To make a reservation visit our website or give us a call.
02/06/2026
This weekend we’re bringing back a menu favorite! Colorado raised lamb thats been slow braised, and finished in a yogurt sauce over a long grain basmati rice with roasted garlic and cauliflower.
02/03/2026
Need a mid-week pick-me-up? Come visit us for some sweet baklawa and spiced Middle Eastern style coffee.
01/29/2026
Served with a cup of our red lentil soup, this weekend’s special is sure to warm the soul in the midst of all this snow and ice.
01/25/2026
The view might make the cold worth it
01/22/2026
Our special for this cold weekend is the Sheikh El Mahshi, or King of Stuffed Vegetables
01/15/2026
Considered the national dish of Palestine, the Mosakhan is served as a roasted half-chicken over house-baked flatbread, smothered in sumac onions, finished with toasted pine nuts ,and served with a cup of soup.
Join us for dinner this weekend to try this traditional Palestinian dish.
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Address
1162 East 55th Street
Chicago, IL
60615
For the Middle Eastern restaurant, take public transportation to the East 55th Street station on the Metra Electric line. The restaurant is a short walk east from the station. If driving, there is street parking available on nearby streets.
For the Mediterranean restaurant, take public transportation to the East 55th Street and South Hyde Park Boulevard bus stop on the 6 or X28 bus lines. The restaurant is a short walk west from the bus stop. If driving, there is street parking available on nearby streets.
For the family-style restaurant, take public transportation to the East 55th Street and South Woodlawn Avenue bus stop on the 171 or 172 bus lines. The restaurant is a short walk east from the bus stop. If driving, there is street parking available on nearby streets.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 10pm |
| Friday |
11am - 10pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10pm |
| Sunday |
12pm - 9pm |
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What people say
The Nile of Hyde Park is a Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant that offers an exceptional dining experience. The restaurant has a family-style atmosphere, making it perfect for groups or families. The food is simply delicious, with a wide range of options to choose from. The crispy skin salmon over ginger and pepper infused basmati rice topped with a tomato, parsley, garlic, ginger, and pepper salsa and shrimp is one of the standout dishes on the menu.
The Nile of Hyde Park has been recognized as one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Chicago by Eater. This recognition is well-deserved as the restaurant consistently delivers high-quality food and excellent service.
In addition to their regular menu, The Nile of Hyde Park also offers seasonal specials like their Steak in a Sack which is a family classic that's definitely worth checking out. And if you're looking for lunch options, they have recently added lunch service back into their schedule from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm every day.
Despite recent tragic news about the loss of one of their beloved servers Korina, The Nile of Hyde Park continues to provide excellent service and delicious food. Her family is trying to raise money to help with her funeral and for her two young children that she leaves behind. If you have a few extra dollars please consider donating.
Overall, The Nile of Hyde Park is an outstanding Middle Eastern restaurant that should be on everyone's list when visiting Chicago.
