Alhambra Palace Chicago

If I’m being honest, the food is pretty basic and on the expensive side & you’re definitely paying more for the vibes and the live shows than the menu itself. But the experience? That’s where it shines. Everything about the place gives strong Morocco energy the music, the atmosphere, the decor. It really feels immersive and different from your typical dinner spot. The service is great, the staff is welcoming and attentive, and the venue itself is beautiful. It’s honestly a stunning space to host events or celebrate something special. So if you’re going for the experience and ambiance, it’s worth it. If you’re going strictly for food, just know what you’re walking into.

I took my mom and a few of my aunts here for a girls' night and it was an absolute blast. The venue itself is absolutely huge. We went on a Friday evening, and surprisingly it wasn't packed at all--maybe about 25% full--but that didn't stop the energy from being incredible. The show was incredibly lively! They had an MC and so many different performers who kept the crowd engaged the entire night. The moms had the best time, whether they were going up to dance themselves, watching the acts, or joining in when basically the whole restaurant gathered for a massive group dance during the "halftime" show. We ordered the large food platters for our table of 7, and it was more than enough food. Everything was delicious Mediterranean cuisine--great hummus, baba ghanoush dips, lamb, chicken, and rice. The moms also loved their flashy non-alcoholic drinks! My only minor complaint is that I wish it had been just a little bit more packed to give the giant space a fuller vibe, but we still had an amazing, memorable night. Highly recommend for a family celebration!

We had a wonderful dining experience and wanted to share our appreciation. The grill lamb chops were absolutely outstanding — perfectly cooked, flavorful, and tender. The lentil soup was warm, comforting, and full of rich flavor, while the falafel was crispy on the outside and soft inside, clearly made fresh. The tiramisu was the perfect ending to the meal — light, creamy, and delicious. A special thank you to Adnan for the exceptional service throughout the evening. He was attentive, friendly, and made us feel truly welcomed. He also helped make the birthday celebration extra special, which we greatly appreciated. His professionalism and hospitality really elevated the entire experience. We’ll definitely be returning and highly recommend this restaurant to others. Norazam & Elni Azura Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Passed by this place numerous times & finally decided to give it a try. The inside is HUGE!!! The service was PHENOMENAL - servers definitely made you feel welcomed and described menu items to a T. Food waa delicious, but bummed that the calamari & shrimp appetizers were as small as they were (didn't fit the price point). Everything else was sooooo good. I heard there were shows, but didn't realized they started at 9p. I definitely plan to return to try a few more options and checkout the show.

Made reservations for their Saturday show and was not disappointed. Food was amazing and there’s plenty of time to order and get your food before their show starts. They do a lot of audience interactions with their shows so be prepared to be called on if you’re in a big group. If you are going on a show night be prepared to have a late night since the show starts at 9 and ends somewhere around 11. Overall an amazing experience and would love to come back for more. *There is a card service charge if you’re paying with a credit card, an automatic gratuity with a certain number of people, and if you’re going on their show days they have a $5 entertainment fee per person.

Omg I never expected this place to be so beautiful, incredible atmosphere, fantastic music and show! It not only animated the atmosphere but also invited to dance. All the tables enjoying good food and people dancing in the centre with the belly dancers. The animator was spectacular, and they gave shots to those who participated in the dance dynamics. I liked it a lot. I will definitely go again and I will invite all my friends to enjoy the show again. They also give free desserts if you are visiting for some special reason. Fantastic night!

Great ambiance and amazing service - Huda was super nice and we appreciated the small talk. We were surprised with the automatic gratuity as we like to leave a tip of our choice - we were charged more than 30% of automatic gratuity which we thought was a rip off (after the show fee, which we did expect - 5 $ per person). Other than that, we had a great night.

While in Chicago, I searched for a place for Iftar as it’s during Ramadan. I found this place. They had a buffet for Ramadan Inside in another side of the restaurant they had the setup for a party and show that starts I guess around 8h pm The setup is gorgeous it has a lot of elements from Alhambra palace in Spain with a nice historical touch. For iftar the buffet was really nice and I was quite impressed with the food. They had Harira Soup with lots of cold appetizers: hummus and baba Ghanouj were pretty good for a place in the US :) stuffed wine leaves (wara2 3enab) was delicious with lamb chops. They had a good variety of home cooked style meals and mixed grill. They also served fresh juices and good desserts. Definitely a great place for Iftar Didn’t get the chance to stay for the party I would come back as I was impressed by the decor.