Alhambra Palace Restaurant

at 1240 W Randolph St, Chicago , 60607 United States

1. Concert Venue
2. Turkish Restaurant
3. Performance & Event Venue

Alhambra Palace Restaurant

Description

The Alhambra is a palace and fortress complex located on a natural acropolis on the Iberian Peninsula overlooking the city of Granada in Spain’s Andalusia region. The Alhambra Palace stands out as one of the most famous examples of Moorish architecture, and perhaps it is the most well known Muslim construction of all. The name Alhambra comes from Arabic word which means “Red or crimson castle.” Created originally for military purposes, The Alhambra was an “alcazaba” (fortress), an “alcázar” (place) and a small “medina” (city), all in one. It was the residence of Muslim kings of Granada and their court, and a renaissance palace during the Holy Roman Empire, thereby providing a unique mixture of architectural and decorating styles, marriage of the Mediterranean and Middle East. The greatest concern of the architects of the Alhambra was to cover every single space w/decoration, no matter the size of the space and decorative element was enough. The Moors left their greatest mark in the region of Andalusia. Here you will fi nd a cuisine rich with examples of Arab culinary infl uence. Spices, ingredients, cooking techniques mingled to create a new cuisine. The Moors introduced the cultivation of rice, now a staple food, fi gs and citrus fruits, peaches and bananas and many of the Middle Eastern spices, including cumin, aniseed, and sugar, which are used much in Iberian cooking today. The Marriage of both Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisines has developed through time-honored practice, patience, and tradition, passed down from one generation to another. Food is a fundamental part of the regions heritage and culture; the ingredients refl ect their geography of their homeland while savoring the colors and accents of the aesthetic tastes of both the Mediterranean and Middle East. The cuisines are associated with many social events -births, anniversaries, and weddings; the culinary traditions are, intertwined with regions history and religion.

How To Get to Alhambra Palace Restaurant

Pink and Green line, Morgan station

Opening time

• Mondays: 11:15- 22:00
• Tuesdays: 11:15- 02:00
• Wednesdays: 11:15- 22:00
• Thursdays: 11:15- 22:00
• Fridays: 11:15- 01:00
• Saturdays: 11:15- 02:00
• Sundays: 11:15- 22:00

Reviews for Alhambra Palace

Nabat N.

Beautifully decorated middle eastern interior. Neat architecture and entertaining atmosphere. The food was ok, we ordered kebobs with rice, and lobster over... Read more

Mike N.

This place went downhill. Beware of the $38 minimum per person. At no point do they tell you of the minimum until you ask for your check. Then panic... Read more

Olesya L.

Food was great, very good lamb chops. Food came one hour after ordering. Staff was rude Waited 15-20 mins for drinks Music way too loud, impossible to... Read more

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Company Rating

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Summary

Alhambra Palace Restaurant is Chicago based place and this enity listed in Concert Venue category. Located at 1240 W Randolph St IL 60607. Contact phone number of Alhambra Palace Restaurant: (312) 470-2092