Roti - Chicago, IL Reviews

If you work in the loop, you are probably tired of the same 6 chain restaurants every 2 blocks. Unhealthy, generic sandwiches and salads at every corner. Enter Roti which recently opened just west of the river and north of Monroe. It offers a new, healthier twist on classic Mediterranean food. Build your own sandwich or salad, choosing from a wide array of meats, veggies, and sauces. Platters are also available. My favorite dish is the original capri cous-cous salad with pine nuts, orange slices, currants and chicken tossed with olive oil. — Though it moves quickly, the line gets… read full review »

Roti - My friend dragged me to this joint on Monroe and Riveside on our walk back from the gym - Love the food... A totally different take on medit food. The falafel salad is sooooo yummmy. Love it and so is the chicken sandwiches and gyros. They also hand out the punch cards - so eat 10 and you get one free.... If you are addicted like me, thatz a good thing. —… read full review »

I usually only work for a few hours downtown, but on days when I eat lunch in the city, I can't pull myself away from this place. It's faster than many of the places in nearby Union Station, and it's fresh and fast. They make the sandwiches to order, so you only get what you want. — I haven't tried the platters or salads - I keep ordering the falafel sandwich in flatbread ... it's delicious and I like it so much I can't bring myself to order anything else. — The side couscous dish is also really good - I've even tried to replicate the recipe at home. —… read full review »