Serena - Chicago

Pakistani, Chicken , Desserts
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Serena

Serena
3.7 / 5 (867 reviews)

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Serena, a family-run Pakistani restaurant on Devon Avenue’s Little India, is celebrated for clean, spacious dining, generous Sunday and Iftar buffets, standout nihari and sweet lassi, and polished presentation. Regulars praise catering, takeout and an expansive menu with new hits like Nalli Nihari. Service is usually warm and attentive, though strict enforcement of buffet rules has occasionally frustrated families. Overall, a popular spot for authentic, high-quality Pakistani flavors and large gatherings.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Alizah

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★ 3.7 / 5 from 867 reviews
naveed-29
21.08.2023

We had an amazing dinner at Sareena restaurant on Devon. Staff were fantastic and welcoming. The food was delicious and perfectly presented. Atmosphere was inviting. We will certainly be back again!Food: 5/5

hisham-32
21.08.2023

It is the best Nihari that you will ever have, Brian Masala also is top of the line. Which they have a branch in the South so we dont have to drive 74 miles every Saturday to have food. Aslam is really a great Chef.Food: 5/5

r-user-12
21.08.2023

Response to the reply below from the Sarena restaurant, first of all we did not know today is buffet and we wanted to order none buffet and he told us no only buffet, so i should leave my 10 year old outside the restuarant because his not going to eat and he will charge us, plus he knows us and my Family, he should not have been RUDE to my husband over $12, and explain to the customer the rules of desi restuarant buffet! Thats all , we put service over everything, and very disheartening of what happened to us today. We wont be coming back. my husband went back and gave him $12 for one bite of naan that i gave it to my son)

alizah-ressve
19.03.2024

I have been going to Serena since 9yrs, relocating really helps the restaurant gain more popularity. My favorite place for Iftaar buffets and weekend buffet. Yesterday when I visited the location I saw new menu item Nalli Nehari, the presentation was outstanding so does the taste, since I already ate the buffet I did my order to go. Highly recommended item to order !

vinod-kumar-weed4014
19.03.2024

Chicken corn soup was best. Biryani was too light compared to what we expect in Pakistani Chicken Biryani. Malahi Boti was boti but not so creamy. Paratha Roll was ok ok also.

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You can use the WLAN of the establishment at no extra cost.

The restaurant is accessible and can therefore also be used with a wheelchair or physiological disabilities.

The place also takes credit cards from the common providers as a means of payment.

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