Kim Swanson
How did we get so lucky to get Diwan Restaurant in Manlius and why did it take me so long to try it?! Definitely a new favorite. The food is nothing short of incredible. Everything is so fresh, cooked to perfection and so flavorful. Each item we tried was absolutely delicious. Our server, Gabs, was fantastic and made our experience even better. This is probably the best Middle Eastern food anywhere. We ended our night with Turkish coffee and baklava. Yum!
… moreMike Russell
I came to Diwan with my girlfriend, and the food was fantastic. The service was excellent and you can tell that everything is cooked with love and with the best ingredients. We each got a bowl with chicken gyro the “diwan way” over fries. For an appetizer, we got the hummus with beef shawarma and a pot of sage tea. Everything was delicious but the hummus and the arabic pickles were to die for! The host even sold us a container of the pickles because we loved them so much! We will definitely be coming back!
… morezach
Absolutely amazing experience. The waitress was very knowledgeable about all of the food and explained what was in the dishes and how they were prepared. Very clean restaurant with tons of food options. The hummus was delicious but my personal favorite is the stuffed grape leaves! They are a must try! The portions are huge, you won’t leave hungry. If you haven’t have this style food, you need to try it from here! They know how to explain the dishes and help you find something you’ll like. The meat in the Arabic hungry boy was very tender and delicious.
… moreMeg Dellas
Diwan is hands-down some of the best food I’ve ever had. Everything is fresh and clearly made daily, you can taste the quality of the ingredients in every bite. I’ve eaten there many times and I’ve never had a bad dish.
Coming from a restaurant owner myself, that says a lot. You can tell this place was opened with real intention, to bring incredible food to the community and share it with everyone. On top of that, the people who own it are genuinely wonderful!!! This place is a MUST TRY!
An absolute gem. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
… morePaul M. Paolozzi
Relaxing and impeccably expressed across all facets of a Mediterranean restaurant. The menu selections our party enjoyed were all delicious and more importantly settled nicely after the dinner. The serving staff was very attentative and Gabriele greeted us like family. There’s plenty of parking in the plaza. We’ll definitely be back because we enjoyed it immensely.
… moreKait H
What an incredible experience! From the moment I walked in, I felt welcomed and comfortable. My server really listened to what I was craving and suggested the Jordanian platter—it was perfect. The hummus was the best I’ve ever had (fluffy, smooth, drizzled with flavorful olive oil), the baba ganouj was smoky and delicious, and the tabbouleh was fresh and vibrant. The falafel were perfection (THE best I’ve EVER had)—crispy outside, fluffy inside—and the warm dolmas with a touch of pomegranate glaze were next-level. The kibbeh, served with tahini, were new to me and absolutely delicious. Everything came with fresh house-made pita, and the hibiscus lemonade was so refreshing.
10/10 would recommend. This is easily one of the best spots for authentic Arabic food I’ve ever been to. I even caught myself hoping they cater—because I could imagine serving food this good at my future wedding!
… moreAlexa
Absolutely amazing food and service! A new regular stop, we will definitely be back! Had the lentil soup which was out of this world. Lamb gyro and seasoned fries were cooked to perfection.
I only wish they had spinach pie (Spanakopita) and lemon soup (Avgolemono) on the menu so I could make this the best in CNY, as no where around Syracuse area has both of these items!
… moreChristina Martone
We ordered the bulbul platter for takeout and it was absolutely phenomenal. It was an explosion of flavor in your mouth. There were so many samplings of things that came with the platter, and we loved every single thing. It was also a great amount of food for two people to share. We’re already talking about going there again!
… moreChristina Shablak
AMAZING, authentic food! Everything is so fresh and incredibly delicious. Try the falafel, hummus, tabbouleh, Arabic salad, pita, kibbeh, literally any and all of it; you will not regret it. This place is a hidden gem of incredible Middle Eastern food. I would have included pictures, but I did not have the self control to take pictures before diving in. Everything is fresh and made-to-order, so you may have to be patient with the service, but it is MORE than worth it! Honestly, this place rivals my favorite upscale Middle Eastern restaurant in NYC.
… moreSarah B
An incredible Jordanian dining experience.
We had dinner here last night and the food was exceptional — everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The absolute standout was the cauliflower…it was outstanding and easily one of the best dishes we’ve had anywhere.
The gyro was delicious as well, though we do wish there were an option to have it served with rice instead of fries. Their rice is truly top-notch, and pairing it with the gyro would make an already great dish even better.
Overall, a wonderful meal with incredible flavors and generous portions. Highly recommend.
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