Took a lot of time for them to make the order. Had to wait at the restaurant for 25 minutes though I ordered it 25 minutes before coming to the bistro.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
Ivy W
We ordered the Jerk Chicken, Beef Kebabs and Goat Stew. We enjoyed all of them. If I were to rank the enjoyment Goat Stew comes first, then the Jerk Chicken and then the tender beef kebabs. Again, they were all good! I would come back again to try the rest of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sagar Anantatmula
Took my wife and son here. Food is fantastic and love the ambiance. Truly a gem in Bloomingdale that others should
Fabulous Central African white table cloth restaurant on my list. Ordered the chicken wings and the best I have had. Well spiced and just slightly sweet with perfect texture, truly extraordinary. I ordered the peanut chicken, tender tasty and lovely spiced with the peanut behind that spice. My table mate had the beef kabob which I had one and so tender and satisfying.
Nadezhda K.
Nice spot with white table clothed tables and a nicely decorated interior. We had the samosas which were really good filled with beef and some peppers on the inside as well as a sweeter sauce drizzled on the bottom which really complimented the dish. Additionally we ordered the peanut chicken with okapi rice and steak kabobs with sauteed mushrooms. The chicken was so juicy it was melting in my mouth and the peanut sauce was amazing if you're like me and like peanuts. The rice was good too, I wouldn't really say it was spicy at all but it definitely had flavor. The steak kabobs were really well seasoned. Passion fruit juice was refreshing as well not overly sweet or anything. Service was good we did not wait too long for any of our dishes and the waitress was very nice. We enjoyed the music selection as they played Tayc and Dadju as well as many other afrobeat francophone artists.
Bethany Vasek
Beautiful Bistro, phenomenal service, and authentic food. Very family oriented! All food was hot, and cooked to perfection!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone in Fried Snapper, Sweet Plantains, Beef Samosa, Royal Chicken, Goat Stew
Raquel Ryder
My husband and I along with my brother and sister in law visited here tonight. We ordered the feast #2 and also the other feast with the fish. The food was amazing! Freshly cooked and so savory. I couldn’t get enough! The sauce on the chicken was delicious. The steak kabobs melt in your mouth, so tender and juicy. The jerk wings had the perfect amount of kick to them. I don’t have a single negative thing to say about our experience. The owner Flo was absolutely amazing as well. She was so kind , warm and welcoming. She answered any questions we had about the food and just made us feel right at home. If you’re looking for a new place to try, you won’t be disappointed here. We’ll definitely be back for more!
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Okapi Bistro for a special birthday dinner, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. Akipo Bistro offers a unique African cuisine that is bursting with incredible flavors. From the moment I stepped into the restaurant, I was captivated by the warm and inviting ambiance.The service at Okapi Bistro was top-notch. The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making sure that every aspect of our dining experience was perfect. The attention to detail and genuine care for their guests truly sets this restaurant apart.One cannot talk about Okapi Bistro without mentioning the incredible owner, Florette. Her passion for African cuisine and dedication to creating an unforgettable dining experience shines through in every aspect of the restaurant. Her expertise and creativity are evident in the carefully crafted menu and the exceptional quality of the dishes.Living in the Chicagoland area, I highly recommend visiting Okapi Bistro. Whether you are looking for a special occasion dinner or simply want to indulge in amazing flavors, this restaurant delivers on all fronts. Okapi Bistro is a hidden gem that deserves recognition for its outstanding food, impeccable service, and inviting ambiance.Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the magic of Okapi Bistro. It truly is a culinary journey that will leave you wanting more.
Everything was zabiha-halal! And you know what a challenge that is for us who’s looking. Delicious food, and you can tell how much love went into making it. But “the cherry on top” were the beignets! Our 6 year old devoured them and loved it so much that, Audrey surprised her with a couple more extras to take back home! She was over the moon! Audrey was great at explaining what each dish was (as this was our first time eating Congolese food), and helping us choose. We chose everything off the menu to try. She was very kind, patient, and provided us with the best service with a smile all the way through. Beautiful ambience, delicious fresh halal dishes, and a family-friendly place you should try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
sharon jensen
Very nice, clean, stylish, and good service. The owner was very gracious. The food is amazing and authentic upscale Congolese food. I will definitely be going back here.
Everything is amazing. The food is highly recommended. The service is impeccable if you want to have a nice night! The decoration and music is unique! Fist time in Chicago and love this place!
Tahsin A.
We tried this spot for the first time tonight and quickly added it to one of our favorite places. Plus, the chicken & goat dishes, and the beef samosas were halal!The ambiance was welcoming with comfortable chairs, fine dining white table cloth, friendly staff, and a knowledgeable chef/owner! We even got to talk to the owner afterward and got recommendations of what to order on our next visit (the peanut chicken). The food was delicious and unique. We had the beef/potato stuffed samosas, the Goat Stew with Okapi Rice, the grilled whole fish (Branzino) with a side of Kwanga, and the beignets with ice cream for dessert. The Kwanga is a starchy cassava that itself doesn't have much taste, but when eaten with the grilled fish or the Goat Stew, was delicious! Overall, it was an amazing experience, and we're already excited about coming back to try more!
Naazish YarKhan
We ordered the Family Reunion platter and Branzino fish. We are used to Indian food and found this cuisine delish!!!! So glad we checked it out. And it is halal, too!!Dietary restrictions: Halal menu!
We were invited by a friend from Congo. I was tired and really didn't want to go but didn't want to disappoint them. WOW... I would've missed out on some of the best food I've had at any restaurant in years. So flavorful. Bold seasoning made every dish exquisite. The owner was very nice and attentive and the atmosphere was pleasant. I haven't had goat stew in a while and every spoonful took me home. I'm from Puerto Rico and our food is very similar... Well of course, we do have African ancestry and it's mostly noticeable in our cuisine.I can't wait to go back and try out the rest of the menu. Highly recommended.
Okapi Bistro over all was a VERY pleasant experience. From the Aroma and atmosphere to the food everything was fantastic. Not only did they make the food fresh the costumer service was spectacular. The food was perfectly seasoned and everything was delicious. Don't walk, RUN to the one nearest to you.
Took a lot of time for them to make the order. Had to wait at the restaurant for 25 minutes though I ordered it 25 minutes before coming to the bistro.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 4
Service: 1
We ordered the Jerk Chicken, Beef Kebabs and Goat Stew. We enjoyed all of them. If I were to rank the enjoyment Goat Stew comes first, then the Jerk Chicken and then the tender beef kebabs. Again, they were all good! I would come back again to try the rest of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Took my wife and son here. Food is fantastic and love the ambiance. Truly a gem in Bloomingdale that others should
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Plantains, Peanut Chicken, Jerk Wings
Fabulous Central African white table cloth restaurant on my list. Ordered the chicken wings and the best I have had. Well spiced and just slightly sweet with perfect texture, truly extraordinary. I ordered the peanut chicken, tender tasty and lovely spiced with the peanut behind that spice. My table mate had the beef kabob which I had one and so tender and satisfying.
Nice spot with white table clothed tables and a nicely decorated interior. We had the samosas which were really good filled with beef and some peppers on the inside as well as a sweeter sauce drizzled on the bottom which really complimented the dish. Additionally we ordered the peanut chicken with okapi rice and steak kabobs with sauteed mushrooms. The chicken was so juicy it was melting in my mouth and the peanut sauce was amazing if you're like me and like peanuts. The rice was good too, I wouldn't really say it was spicy at all but it definitely had flavor. The steak kabobs were really well seasoned. Passion fruit juice was refreshing as well not overly sweet or anything. Service was good we did not wait too long for any of our dishes and the waitress was very nice. We enjoyed the music selection as they played Tayc and Dadju as well as many other afrobeat francophone artists.
Beautiful Bistro, phenomenal service, and authentic food. Very family oriented! All food was hot, and cooked to perfection!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bone in Fried Snapper, Sweet Plantains, Beef Samosa, Royal Chicken, Goat Stew
My husband and I along with my brother and sister in law visited here tonight. We ordered the feast #2 and also the other feast with the fish. The food was amazing! Freshly cooked and so savory. I couldn’t get enough! The sauce on the chicken was delicious. The steak kabobs melt in your mouth, so tender and juicy. The jerk wings had the perfect amount of kick to them. I don’t have a single negative thing to say about our experience. The owner Flo was absolutely amazing as well. She was so kind , warm and welcoming. She answered any questions we had about the food and just made us feel right at home. If you’re looking for a new place to try, you won’t be disappointed here. We’ll definitely be back for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Kabobs, Sweet Plantains, Beef Samosa, Royal Chicken, Caramel Chocolate Beignets, Jerk Wings, Samosas
I recently had the pleasure of dining at Okapi Bistro for a special birthday dinner, and I must say, it was an exceptional experience. Akipo Bistro offers a unique African cuisine that is bursting with incredible flavors. From the moment I stepped into the restaurant, I was captivated by the warm and inviting ambiance.The service at Okapi Bistro was top-notch. The staff was attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable, making sure that every aspect of our dining experience was perfect. The attention to detail and genuine care for their guests truly sets this restaurant apart.One cannot talk about Okapi Bistro without mentioning the incredible owner, Florette. Her passion for African cuisine and dedication to creating an unforgettable dining experience shines through in every aspect of the restaurant. Her expertise and creativity are evident in the carefully crafted menu and the exceptional quality of the dishes.Living in the Chicagoland area, I highly recommend visiting Okapi Bistro. Whether you are looking for a special occasion dinner or simply want to indulge in amazing flavors, this restaurant delivers on all fronts. Okapi Bistro is a hidden gem that deserves recognition for its outstanding food, impeccable service, and inviting ambiance.Don't miss out on the opportunity to experience the magic of Okapi Bistro. It truly is a culinary journey that will leave you wanting more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Kabobs, Peanut Chicken, Samosas
Everything was zabiha-halal! And you know what a challenge that is for us who’s looking. Delicious food, and you can tell how much love went into making it. But “the cherry on top” were the beignets! Our 6 year old devoured them and loved it so much that, Audrey surprised her with a couple more extras to take back home! She was over the moon! Audrey was great at explaining what each dish was (as this was our first time eating Congolese food), and helping us choose. We chose everything off the menu to try. She was very kind, patient, and provided us with the best service with a smile all the way through. Beautiful ambience, delicious fresh halal dishes, and a family-friendly place you should try!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very nice, clean, stylish, and good service. The owner was very gracious. The food is amazing and authentic upscale Congolese food. I will definitely be going back here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Plantains, Peanut Chicken, Beef Samosa, Caramel Chocolate Beignets
Restaurantji Recommends
Everything is amazing. The food is highly recommended. The service is impeccable if you want to have a nice night! The decoration and music is unique! Fist time in Chicago and love this place!
We tried this spot for the first time tonight and quickly added it to one of our favorite places. Plus, the chicken & goat dishes, and the beef samosas were halal!The ambiance was welcoming with comfortable chairs, fine dining white table cloth, friendly staff, and a knowledgeable chef/owner! We even got to talk to the owner afterward and got recommendations of what to order on our next visit (the peanut chicken). The food was delicious and unique. We had the beef/potato stuffed samosas, the Goat Stew with Okapi Rice, the grilled whole fish (Branzino) with a side of Kwanga, and the beignets with ice cream for dessert. The Kwanga is a starchy cassava that itself doesn't have much taste, but when eaten with the grilled fish or the Goat Stew, was delicious! Overall, it was an amazing experience, and we're already excited about coming back to try more!
We ordered the Family Reunion platter and Branzino fish. We are used to Indian food and found this cuisine delish!!!! So glad we checked it out. And it is halal, too!!Dietary restrictions: Halal menu!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sweet Plantains, Caramel Chocolate Beignets, Half Chicken, Jerk Wings, Branzino Fish
We were invited by a friend from Congo. I was tired and really didn't want to go but didn't want to disappoint them. WOW... I would've missed out on some of the best food I've had at any restaurant in years. So flavorful. Bold seasoning made every dish exquisite. The owner was very nice and attentive and the atmosphere was pleasant. I haven't had goat stew in a while and every spoonful took me home. I'm from Puerto Rico and our food is very similar... Well of course, we do have African ancestry and it's mostly noticeable in our cuisine.I can't wait to go back and try out the rest of the menu. Highly recommended.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Steak Kabobs, Beignets French Donut, Sweet Plantains, Peanut Chicken, Beef Samosa, Goat Stew
Okapi Bistro over all was a VERY pleasant experience. From the Aroma and atmosphere to the food everything was fantastic. Not only did they make the food fresh the costumer service was spectacular. The food was perfectly seasoned and everything was delicious. Don't walk, RUN to the one nearest to you.