Galit

Middle Eastern · Chicago · Michelin One Star · Chef Zach Engel

Galit in Lincoln Park is Chef Zachary Engel's Michelin-starred restaurant celebrating the bold, vibrant flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine. Engel, formerly of the lauded Shaya in New Orleans, presents shareable dishes inspired by Israeli, Palestinian, and broader Levantine culinary traditions with wood-fired cooking at the core.

2429 N. Lincoln Ave., Chicago, IL 60614, Chicago

• 1 Michelin Star

Menu

Cocktails

• Goin' Goin' Gan (15) — Mezcal, cilantro, cumin, zhoug bitters. Bold and spiced with Middle Eastern herbs.
• Saz Arak (15) — Rye whiskey, medjool date syrup, bitters, arak. Sazerac variation with Middle Eastern anise spirit.
• Flowering Fox (15) — Vodka, hibiscus, mezcal, sumac honey, rose. Floral and herbaceous with Middle Eastern spices.
• Zafaran View (18) — Cognac, saffron, amaro, cardamom. Premium cocktail with aromatic Middle Eastern spices.

Dishes

• Bubbe's Brisket Hummus — Creamy hummus topped with tender brisket, smoky cinnamon, ripe tomatoes, sweet braised carrots (signature)
• Masabacha Hummus — Chickpea spread surrounding olive oil and herbed tahini island, dusted with Aleppo pepper
• Falafel — Crackling-crisp with mango labneh
• Salatim Spreads — Piyaz (paprika-spiced white bean salad), Ezme (spicy red pepper and tomato dip with walnuts), creamy labneh with hyssop, sumac, sesame, pickles
• Pastrami — Texas BBQ-style, permanent menu item cooked over coal
• Flame-Kissed Pita — Freshly cooked signature item served with every meal
• Happy Hour Salatim Platter (18)
• Happy Hour Hummus (3 Varieties) (10)

Wines

• Happy Hour Wine/Cocktails/Arak (10)
• Middle Eastern Wine by Glass (16) — Curated selection of wines from Lebanon, Israel, Turkey. Source: galitrestaurant.com

Phone: +1 773-360-8755

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