Galit is a Middle Eastern restaurant in Chicago's Sheffield & DePaul area, owned and operated by Andrés Clavero and chef Zachary Engel. The restaurant positions itself as a gathering place for hospitality professionals, guests, and suppliers alike, built around a seasonal, localized approach to dishes from across the Middle East alongside a beverage program the team describes as forward-thinking. Mezze and salatim anchor the table, with labneh and hummus among the dishes regularly mentioned by guests.
Michelin has awarded Galit one star every year from 2022 through 2025. The James Beard Foundation named the restaurant a finalist for Outstanding Restaurant in 2025, a semifinalist in that same category, and named Engel a semifinalist for Outstanding Chef in 2026.
Cafe Yaya, a sister restaurant, sits next door.
Michelin has awarded Galit one star every year from 2022 through 2025. The James Beard Foundation named the restaurant a finalist for Outstanding Restaurant in 2025, a semifinalist in that same category, and named Engel a semifinalist for Outstanding Chef in 2026.
Cafe Yaya, a sister restaurant, sits next door.