Family-operated Middle Eastern restaurant with matriarch-cooked meals & dramatic lighting.
Mariel T
Come hungry! Our favorite dish was an appetizer special (fried cauliflower). We also got the 4 combo platter and the falafel was delicious. For entrees we got shawarma, lamb shank, chicken kabob, and a lentil noodle dish. Everyone was stuffed and content with their meals. The food was overall good with some highs and lows but we would definitely come back. Next time I’m ordering a falafel entree because it was my favorite part. The lamb shank was also very tender
… moreRoni Nassar
Friendly, hospitable, generous, and kind owner and staff. We got a very delicious dinner for a very pleasant and close to home service. We got moghrabiyeh and short ribs. Definitely a big recommended place for joyful family and friends mealtime gatherings!
… moreSJ
I went on a weekend holiday with a large party, and service was excellent even under those adverse conditions. Note if you go with a party of 6+ they don’t usually split checks and expect the typical gratuity added automatically to the check, as many restaurants do. A couple people had to circle the block to find parking, but everyone was able to find street parking if the lot was full. Staff was all very friendly, and it didn’t feel like we had to wait too long for food. I ordered the ice tea with rose water and thought they brought me a cocktail but it’s just a very beautifully presented ice tea. We tried the hummus, the olives and feta, and grape leaves, and for my entree I got the Moroccan chicken — all delicious. Definitely will be back to try more things. Portions are big, so I took home leftovers and would consider splitting an entire in future, especially when ordering appetizers.
… morekate bintliff
My boss and I go to a new local spot every week to support local businesses and give our perspective on what’s around. Restored Realty is looking to help those in the area or moving to the area by being an expert on the local best kept secrets. When we went to Layla Mediterranean Grill and Mezze we LOVED IT!!! Abraham was our server and he was excellent, we lacked for nothing. We started off with the grape leaf rolls and they were tender and bursting with flavor. We went on to get the Lamb Burger special and the Chicken Curry Lunch. Both items were well seasoned without being overpowering or overwhelming. The cook on the Lamb Burger was perfect, it was not gamey or overdone, the cucumber mint sauce on top was a perfect compliment. The french fries and sauce that came with were the perfect addition, crispy but not overdone and the sauce was zingy and yummy. The chicken Curry was traditional and had an amazing blend of flavors that all compliments each other. The chicken was tender and the rice was perfect. We loved the atmosphere as well, everything was very clean and relaxing. We will definitely be back!!! Check this place out for sure!!!!
… moreWinston Smith
I enjoyed the fresh bread brought out prior to the meal and the falafel appetizer, very fresh and delicious, best falafel I’ve had. I ordered the Lebanese Moussaka. This dish was o.k. was nothing special, kinda tasted like a ground beef lasagne filling on top of rice… I wouldn’t order again, not sure why it’s popular. They have other dishes I would like to try however. For the price point was disappointed over 20 a plate. Our waiter was on point and atmosphere was pleasant. Not impressed by the moussaka.
… moreMichael Asch
Very attentive staff and the chicken shawarma was solid. Really appreciated that the wrap was not overwhelmingly thick. Sampled some fries from a family member as well and they were seasoned very well.
… moreMaggie Driggs
SO GOOD I got their cinnamon chicken burrito thing (pictured- i forgot the name but it was absolutely delicious like I think of this burrito often, it’s been 3 months since I’ve had it, it was so good I was so pleasantly surprised by the cinnamon) and the fries here were also surprisingly super yummy. Loved all the flavors. That being said, get the cinnamon burrito pictured below. You won’t regret it. Also, everyone who worked here was real nice and gave good recommendations for what to eat (like the burrito) 10/10 recommend
… moreNian Liu
We ordered couscous with chicken, lamb shank with fries and rice with artichoke hearts and ground beef. All good, lamb is perfect texture, spice is a bit more on the sweet side. Couscous is very flavorful and fries is great.
… moreF. “Effective Problem Solving” Rahal
Kibbeh way over cooked and looked black in color.
Bread is ok.
Baba ghanoug felt like can food.
Meat was soft and good.
Little on the pricy side. 3 people nearly $200 ouch.
… moreJohn U Guzel
It was in my to go list for a while. The food is delicious than average middle eastern kitchens.
Hostess having bad day I assume, bad reputation for brand. Welcoming guests with sad face is not ok.
Jay was our lovely server, 5 stars for him.
Paying $12-$15 range for spreads and you are having tiny amount of it.
Common mistake for the middle eastern restaurants they charge much more than regulars and giving you a tiny amount of food.
Same philosophy for the main entrees.
Small piece of protein with rice and salad. And you’re paying $25 ish for it.
Food is delicious and desserts as well. But at the end of the day overall experience 2.5 stars
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