We were in the area and ready for dinner. Even though it was a Saturday night, we were able to…read moresecure a reservation at Alicante, which can be exceptionally busy on Friday and Saturday evenings. There was no valet service, and the parking lot was already full, but we found a street parking spot very close to the restaurant. We were seated immediately at a window table overlooking the pond, one of Alicante's nicest features. We've dined here many times over the years, although our last visit was disappointing due to sluggish service. Fortunately, this evening proved to be a return to form. Ice water, wine, and warm bread arrived almost immediately as our attentive three-person service team got us settled. While the evening specials were tempting, we opted for two longtime favorites from the regular menu: Piccata di Pollo - $27 Shrimp Scampi - $29 Total with wine and tax: $84.53 Our entrées arrived promptly, hot, and beautifully prepared. The chicken piccata was exceptionally tender, complemented by a bright, flavorful lemon-butter sauce. The shrimp scampi featured perfectly cooked shrimp in a classic butter and garlic sauce that was well-balanced and not over-seasoned. As always, the portions were generous--enough that some of the chicken accompanied us home. After one less-than-memorable visit, it was nice to see Alicante back at the top of its game. Excellent food, attentive service, and a beautiful setting make this a restaurant we look forward to visiting again. Tip: Even though Alicante is on Route 16, you can park along the road. Be careful exiting the driver side, it's a very busy road.

Hubby took me here on my birthday. I had very high expectations because of the good things I had…read moreheard, but I was not impressed at all. The waitstaff seemed to be disorganized and confused. The tables on either side of our table had received a lot of attention and were told all about the 'specials' of the evening by the server. They received bread at the beginning of their meals, we did not. We had the same server as the other tables and she never mentioned the specials to us, and we never got any bread even though we had to ask twice and still never received any. She paid very little attention to us throughout the evening. Not to mention that the food wasn't even the greatest, and the staff was even worse. Never again.

Birthday dinner vibes at Sham in Worcester. My amazing friends spoiled me with a feast & it did not…read moredisappoint! We kicked things off with the trio of dips -- beet hummus, classic hummus, & baba ganoush -- all silky smooth perfection. Then came the kibbeh & the crispiest wings ever. For mains, we dove into the chicken shawarma wrap & the Sham mixed grill with rice -- juicy, flavorful, & worth every bite. Of course, no celebration is complete without something sweet, dessert was hareese and kunafe. From start to finish, everything was bursting with flavor & the service made it feel extra special. Worcester foodies, this spot is a must-try!

i ordered takeout from here based on reviews online, and it's by far one of my top favorite…read morerestaurants in massachusetts already. when i came in to pick up, i wished that i had came here to eat. the restaurant is gorgeous on the inside, with a casual atmosphere upstairs, and formal downstairs. Mo, who helped me with pickup, is exceptionally hospitable, friendly and kind. i ordered the mixed grill feast plate with extra chicken, rice, salad, onions + parsley, three pieces of falafel, plus white sauce, garlic sauce, and fresh tzatziki. the meal is so deliciously fragrant, with the rice smelling and tasting so nutty and sweet, and the meats & falafel seasoned and cooked to perfection. all of the seasonings tasted as if there were 500 flavors packed in and balancing each other in harmony. their sauces were all super fresh; a standard serving is enough but i wish i ordered extra just because. you don't actually need any sauces with how flavorful everything is, though. everything is seriously impressive. mixed grill feast plate 10/10 salad 10/10 falafel 10/10 sauces 10/10 i can't describe this meal as anything other than perfect, no exaggeration. i will definitely return, to eat in or for takeout. special thanks to the amazing reviews that convinced me to try sham restaurant, they are accurate and their food really is *that* good. i can't recommend sham restaurant enough! ambiance: 5/5 food: 6/5 drinks: n/a service: 6/5 sham restaurant: 5/5

This is mediterranean cuisine restaurant located in Wellesley Center…read more Plenty of parking. Also note that this place is first come first serve, No reservations! The service was excellent, waitstaff would check periodically to make sure everything was okay! We order pretty much all appetizers and that was enough to fill our palate and did not even have to order entrees. The apps were like regular meals! The food was delicious and filling! We had Hummus, Tzatziki ,Calarmari, lamb beyti & chicken kebabs , steamed mussels and chopped salad with shrimp! The home made Pita was nice and warm and cut so you can dip it into the hummus and Tzatziki. We also used the pita to dip into the Mussels sauce too! Everything was cooked to perfection! Prices were very reasonable $$ We would definite come again! You should also try theie other restaurant in Waltham & Needham, they are also very good!

This place has a very nice ambiance and service but they do not have a lot of vegetarian Options…read more Drinks were good.

Love this place! Casual and friendly service. The falafel bowl is my favorite, but everything else…read morelooks amazing as well. There are pictures on the menu which is very helpful, and the outdoor seating over the summer is a huge plus (though the inside is also very pretty and there is some very cool traditional decor)! Definitely recommend.

I was passing through the Natick area and I was hungry! So naturally I got on Yelp to find a place…read morethat would satisfy, as I wasn't sure what to eat. The reviews for this place caught my eye as I do like Mediterranean Turkish cuisine. I noticed that they had standard fare as well as lots of veggie and vegetarian options on their menu. I decided to run in quickly with my order for a beef gyro as well as an eggplant gyro. My first impression was that the place is cute casual and clean. The friendly staff member took my order and after a short wait, I was given a neatly packaged small shopping bag. I appreciated the disposable plates and utensils that were included without my asking, and am always iffy about eating on the go. I am not a fan of messy so there is that haha. Let me just say that I was completely satisfied with my gyros as they tasted great. They also added a nice amount of tzatziki sauce just as requested yum. It was delish, so much so that I scarfed it down without taking any pictures. This was indeed an enjoyable late lunch!

Man. I don't know what is happening but this place is going down and quickly. I've been going here…read morefor years so I waited before I said anything, hoping it's just a phase. I waited months for it to get better but it just keeps on getting worse. Both, the food and the service is getting worse. The food quality is noticeably declining. The prices are getting laughable too. A pasta dish with protein went from about $22 to $37. If I'm paying almost 40 dollars for a pasta dish, I'll go to federal hill and won't have to deal with a screaming baby two tables over...and the food quality is going to better too. The service went from exceptional to freaking terrible. The staff turnover is so high. It's so high it's very noticeable. They can not keep staff to save their life. Every Saturday it's a sea of new faces, confused and terrified. If they even remember you sat down...and many times you just wait and wait ...I assure you, they will mess up your order. It's not even their fault, they are all new all the time. I feel bad but it sucks when your whole dinner gets fudged up over and over again. Newbies that don't know what basic drinks are. I had to walk the server through putting my drink in the POS system at least four times in a row...this has been happening for 4-5 months now. I've been going there for at least five years, several times a month. I'm a solid regular but i spend 150-170 each time and it's becoming a total bummer. I have to explain rhe menu or what a simple drink I'm ordering is. They forget about our table all the time lately. I've had them ring in completely wrong food or tell me what I'm ordering doesn't exist...it does. Most of the time the food comes out wrong, or cold. I just eat it at this point because it's become a norm. The bill is almost always wrong. I give up. In search for a new go to. This used to be a gem. Treat tour staff better and hold on to good people because the place is starting to crumple.

Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Unfortunately the…read morebartender was ill and discussing it very openly . Proceeded to take medication and blow her nose . She did not wash her hands ..used a little sanitizer gel. I lost my appetite but had already ordered.

This place really fell short for me…read more I was very excited to try, but I was left unsatisfied. The food is okay, the rice & meat lack flavor, and the amount of rice you get versus meat is obscured.... we paid $60 for two platters and fries. The fries were soggy and from frozen. The pita was paper thin and flavorless. I really really wanted to like this place, they seem to care about their food but I just can't get over how much flavor was lacking - I had to add my own hot sauce to save the meal. The inside of the restaurant desperately needs a revamp. The service was excellent and quick. I will not be back, there was no stand out and it was way too expensive for both the quality and quantity of food.

Wonderful owners food is excellent and ambience +++. Going there for years and never disappointedread more

We were in the Attleboro area and wanted to find a place for lunch. We read the reviews in Yelp…read moreabout Habibi's and thought it sounded like a great place to try: and you know, it was. The menu is extensive with a lot of tempting choices . We both got wraps: one shrimp and one lamb. Both were delicious. They came with some really good French fries. We also tried their homemade rice pilaf and hummus. Both were excellent. Our service was everything you would want it to be: friendly, prompt and warm. I wish I lived closer to Habibi's so I could go there all of the time. I would strongly recommend going.

Located in North Attleboro, not far from Interstate 95, this quaint downtown restaurant serves…read moreflavorful Middle Eastern cuisine. In this family-owned and operated establishment, there is plenty of seating, and the wait time was short. We ordered traditional kebab platters served with fragrant, seasoned basmati rice and a variety of pickled vegetables. I absolutely loved the Toum, garlic white sauce which accompanied the dishes. It is one of the creamiest and tangiest sauces I have ever tasted. To complete my meal, I ordered a Mint Tea, which was served fresh and hot.

The best food I have eaten. they have the best smoothie and juicer. The people over there are very…read morenice.

I have only ever had take out from here and it's always fresh and still hot when I get it. I always…read moreget falafel with pita Bread. The portions are huge. I'd def keep eating there again and maybe will try something new !

Got two chicken shawarma plates, a mixed plate, tabouli and a side of pickles for takeout. This was…read moretotally different than our first experience. All the plates were covered in a white slaw, the mixed pickles were actually just pickled radish, and the portions were small. No pita bread (we got that last time). Not sure why they covered everything in the slaw. Looked back at the menu photos and online photos and couldn't find any that included that. Despite that, food was OK

Flavors are great, but... Portions are small for the $$…read more Bowls are really small for the money, and they're not as advertised: So here's the problem: "Falafel Hummus bowl: 15.00 Homemade falafel cooked to order ((served with pickles and Moroccan salad)) over homemade hummus and fresh pita. Vegetarian. Vegan." The food described in the parentheses--was not included. The bowl was basically like a side dish, Not a complete meal. Not sure how these guys are keeping such a hi rating.

Crazy delicious cocktails and food. We got the feta mezze, samosa taco, paneer butter masala and…read moresteak dish. Best meal we've had in a long time.

Four of us had an amazing evening. Great food. Excellent food. We will be back!…read moreThe only problems we (older folks) had that the level of noise was little too high. That's more about the clientelle probably, but might a question of acustics, too