Grape Leaves Restaurant Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Grape Leaves Restaurant, a culinary gem nestled in Oak Park, IL, specializing in Lebanese, Moroccan, and Mediterranean cuisines. This charming eatery offers a delightful blend of flavors that cater to all dietary preferences, with numerous vegan and vegetarian options available.
The menu is a vibrant tapestry of enticing dishes. Start your journey with Hummus or Babbaghannough, both vegan and gluten-free, for an authentic taste of the region. For something unique, try the Stuffed Grape Leaves, a mix of rice, raisins, and nuts, perfectly seasoned.
The House Specialties shine brightly, featuring dishes like the rich Lamb Shank Tagine and the succulent Mogador Fish Tagine, each prepared with aromatic spices that will transport you to distant lands. With welcoming outdoor seating and a casual atmosphere, Grape Leaves is perfect for any occasion.
Appetizers
Hummus and pita
delicately mashed chickpeas, sesam sauce, lemon, olive oils, toasted almonds. vegan and gluten free
Babbaghannough and pita
baked eggplant with sesame sauce, olive oil, lemon, garlic, toasted almonds. vegan and gluten free
SM Stuffed grape leaves 4
grape leaves stuffed with rice, raisins, almonds and seasoning. vegan and gluten free
LG Stuffed grape leaves 8
grape leaves stuffed with rice, raisins, almonds and seasoning. vegan and gluten free
SM Falafel 4
ground checkpeas, vegetables and spices, shaped into patties then fried. vegan and gluten free
LG Falafel 8
ground checkpeas, vegetables and spices, shaped into patties then fried. vegan and gluten free
Moroccan cigars 3
baked layed of thin pastry stuffed with minced beef and eggs, sprinkled with cinnamon and powder sugar
Moroccan sampler plater w/pita
two moroccan cigars, hummus, babaghennoug and lebanese salad
Chicken pastilla cigars 3
crispy layers of phyllo dough filled with savory chredded chicken mixed with eggs, crunchy layer of toasted almonds, cinammon and powder sugar
Chicken pastilla sampler w/pita
two chicken pastilla cigars , hummus, babaghennoug and lebanese salad
Vegetarian cigars 3
vegetarian sampler w/pita
Lebanese salad
mixed greens, tomatoes and cucumbers served with fresh parsley, toasted almonds, olive oil and lemon dressing
Marrakesh salad
mixed greens, dates, walnuts, tomatoes, cucumbers, pomegranate dressing
Fig and Goat cheese salad
mixed greens topped with goat cheese, organic unsweetened dried figs, walnuts, pomegranate dressing
Cucumber Yogurt salad
diced cucumbers, mint, yogurt and toasted almonds
Feta Cheese salad
mixed greens, diced cucumbers and tomatoes, red onions, radish, feta cheese, kalamata olives, house vinaigrette
Fatoush salad
mixed greens, mint, tomatoes, cucumber, pita croutons, toasted almonds, olive oil and lemon dressing
Tabbouleh salad
cracked wheat, tomatoes, parsley, olive oil and lemon dressing
Jerusalem salad
diced tomatoes, cucumbers, parsley, served with our house sasame dressing and toasted almonds
Salads
House Specialities
Lamb shank tagine
tender lamb shank in a rich moroccan stew with prunes, cinnamon, almonds and honey. Gluten free
Mogador fish tagine
chardroiled scotish salmon filet with vegetables and sharmoula sauce. Gluten free
Moroccan chicken tagine
Half Amish chicken with prunes in a classic sweet and savory dish with fragrant spices of saffron, ginger, cinnamon and honey, topped with almonds and sesame seeds. Gluten free
Lamb chops
tender lamb chops charbroiled with vegetables. Gluten free
Lamb shank Casablanca
special moroccan braised lamb with seasoned potatoes
Chicken sumac
Half Amish braised chicken with summac, sauteed onions, muchrooms and lemon. Gluten free
Mediterranean seafood plater
combination of crab legs, shrimp, baby clams, mussels, calamari and fish sauteed in garlic lemon sauce. Gluten free
Moroccan chicken
Half Amish chicken braised with saffron, olives and preserved lemons. Gluten free
Lamb with string beans or okra
lamb braised in tomato base, with garlic and spices. Gluten free
Moroccan couscous
couscous topped with vegetable medley
Chicken tagine with vegetables
tagine of half Amish chicken with vegetables. Gluten free
lamb tagine with vegetables
tagine of lamb with vegetables. Gluten free
Sauteed shrimp
sauteed with garlic, lemon, and vegetables. Gluten free
Shrimp kabob
shrimp marinated in sharmoula sauce, charbroiled with vegetables. Gluten free
Kefta kabob
minced beef, lamb, onions, parsley and spices, charbroiled with vegetables. Gluten free
Mixed grill
chicken, beef and kefta kabob. Gluten free
Chicken kabob
marinated chicken breast charbroiled with vevetables. Gluten free
Beef kabob
marinated tender beef charbroiled with vegetables. Gluten free
Lamb kabob
marinated tender lamb charbroiled with vegetables. Gluten free
Shawarma
sliced of chicken, beef or lamb with sesame sauce. Gluten Free
Chicken curry
Lamb curry
Entrees
Vegetarian, Vegan & Gluten-Free
Stuffed grape leaves dinner
stuffed grape leaves served with vegetables medley
Grape leaves and falafel combo
two grape leaves, two falafel, hummus, babaghennough, toasted almonds, lebanese salad.
Grape leaves combo plate
three grape leaves, hummus, babaghennough, toasted almonds, lebanese salad
Vegetarian kabob
charbroiled season vegetables over rices, sesame sauce
Falafel and hummus plate
three falafel, hummus, toasted almonds, lebanese salad
Combo plate
three falafel, babaghennough, hummus, toasted almons, lebanese salad
Eggplant Shakshuka
Charbroiled vegetables
charbroiled seasoned vegetables
Seasoned potatos
Chicken vegetable soup
Lentil soup
vegetarian, vegan & gluten-free
Rice
Couscous
Sliced veggies
Extra almonds
Pita 1
Tahini 2oz
Sides
Desserts
Creme brulee
tamarind creme brulee
Lebanon night
cold custard with a hint of rose water, cinnamom, pistachio nuts, coconut and sweet syrup
Baklava
layers of phyllo dough filled with walnuts & pistachio, baked and topped with sweet syrup
SM tray of bakalava
assorted baklava
LG tray of baklava
assorted baklava