Russell M
This place is tucked away from the main corner shops, it isn’t hard to find but is definitely worth the effort. Everything was delicious, the plates and the wraps. They pay plenty of attention to the sides as well, the bread and hummus, with a little well of absolutely delicious EVOO were amazing. Highly recommend, we will be back for sure.
… moreTnv
Surprisingly amazing Lebanese, best I have had till date. Just a combination of good sauces and fresh ingredients makes it perfect.
The coolest part was they offered a half an half salad option, in case it’s difficult to choose between two options.
Highly suggest the yoghurt drink, its a mildly fermented refreshing drink.
One would end up spending 10-15 for a single person. The portion might also last for 2 meals.
… moreMax Rosen
Disappointing experience. But, first, let’s start with the good. Service was great and all the employees I interacted with were kind and welcoming. Food came out quick and was hot. However, the taste and texture of the food was off putting. Chicken shawarma was cubed, chewy, and flavorless – not anything I typically associate with shawarma. Hummus added a nice texture to my bowl but was too small a portion. I will say I thoroughly enjoyed the side salad, which was fresh and flavorful. While I definitely would give this place another try, I won’t necessarily be running back.
… moreGrace Tuttle
I absolutely love this place! It has become a staple in my week. The food is incredibly fresh and I love the flavors. The falafel bowl is my favorite right now. Thank you for providing such delicious, healthy Lebanese cuisine and very friendly service.
… moreUlyana K
They sure do make some nice flatbreads! This is a great little local place that will satisfy most of your Middle Eastern food cravings for a decent price. I ordered the labneh yogurt dip side, the lahmeh bi ajjine (lamb flatbread), Nutella manousheh (flatbread), and the baklava.
They seem to get the baklava from a different place (Yara’s Gourmet Mediterranean or something like that). The quality was okay. Price wise, it was good for the portion. But, I definitely would have liked more syrup and flavor to this baklava. 2.5/5
The labneh yogurt was my least favorite thing out of everything I ordered. It tasted a bit strange, unlike any other yogurt I have ever had. Almost like a plastic flavor to it. There was far too much oil in this as well. Portion was fine, but nothing exceptional. It was served with some complimentary pita bread. 2/5
The Nutella flatbread was unique and I’m definitely glad I tried it. The flavor was good, but there wasn’t nearly enough Nutella stuffed inside. It was just a small spreading, and for the most expensive dessert they offer, I did expect more. The flatbread was fresh, though. 2.5/5
The lahmeh bi ajjine, though, was actuskly quite good. They had a decent amount of lamb stuffed inside this flatbread, which was quite tasty. However, I keep wanting to compare this to Samovar in Pittsburgh, which made less bready and more flavorful lamb ajjine for a cheaper price. So a solid 3.5/5.
All in all, it’s definitely nice to have this place in Charlottesville. It seems pretty new, so many they just have to work out the operations a little. Some items were a bit underwhelming, but nothing was bad (except maybe the labneh, that was just strange).
… moreHeather Dunlop
We had several appointments in the area that day and chose this restaurant for lunch. Fresh, delicious options! Vegetarian and non-vegetarian options! Definitely recommend!
… moreJohn Smith
Just what you want from a quick dining location. Affordable, nice staff, and great food. Staff took the time to explain the menu and its contents to me that made me sure to enjoy the food I ordered (which I did).
… moreRebecca Sieburth
The best meal I have ever had on the corner (sorry Bodo’s, sorry Roots). So sad that I tried it for the first time during my last week at UVA. Would have ordered this for lunch regularly had I found out about this place earlier. Apparently they ship ingredients directly from Lebanon to keep the flavors more authentic, and it shows in the quality of their food. Such simple ingredients packing so much flavor!
… moreHazel Sun
First time trying the place and absolutely loved it. I ordered the shawarma chicken bowl on Uber Eats and the pickup process were super smooth. The food itself tastes amazing. The pita bread was so soft and flavorful. The hummus was smooth and goes perfectly with the pita bread. The chicken were so juicy and goes so well with the garlic sauce. It really was a lot of food! AirPods Pro case for reference. It’s worth the price even if it seems high for a small store like this—the quality is not worse than places like CAVA and you get really full.
… moreNan Wynne
Where do I begin…. We’re going this place by accident and boy what an amazing accident!!! The food is amazing!!! They make everything in house. Yum yum yum! We haven’t ever had Mediterranean food like this before. We will be back again!!!!
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