FABULOUS. Literally THE best falafel and Zataar + cheese flatbread I've ever had in my life. And I…read morecome from east San Diego where middle eastern and Mediterranean food options abound! I got the flatbread app and the falafel bowl, and I'm so thrilled I get to enjoy it again because the portions were so generous, I have at least 1-2 meals left! The soft music and decor really support the authenticity of this place. The staff is very kind and attentive. 10/10

Busy busy for weekday lunch, so plan on getting there early, as the tables go fast. I had a chicken…read moreShwarma wrap: a super long, tightly rolled wrap with tender chicken, diced pickles and a savory sauce. Way too big for one person! My dining partner enjoyed his massive pita sandwich with with beef shwarma. He's picky, so skipped everything but the beef.

What an incredible gem of a place. Insanely nice wait staff and owners, only outshined by the…read morequality of their beautiful food. Authentic and absolutely amazing. A must visit.

I love how this place is just tucked away and super unassuming! Hidden in a Middleton corner, but…read moreclearly not forgotten based upon the number of people present on a Monday sits Taza. It has an extensive menu selection of Mediterranean food and friendly staff. I would have to say that the dips are the star of the show. Getting a combination of a couple or doing one of their platters that gets you a variety is key. The pita bread comes out hot and you can easily share with friends and debate on the best one. The grilled platter we got was also good. The meat wasn't as juicy as I would have liked it, but it hit the Mediterranean flavors well. The rice was more sweet and dry than I typically like my rice, but went well with the meal. The day after it was not good at all though, so that got some point deductions for me. Overall, if you're craving Mediterranean at a chill spot, it's not bad, but it's not the best. I would say 3.5 overall, but 4 for the dips.

I love this restaurant! I come here for pretty much every birthday with my family because I love…read morethe decorations and vibe in the restaurant. The food is also delicious; I especially love their naan and their meatballs. They also provide sauces with many things to keep it from being too dry, which is an issue I often have with restaurants. Would recommend!

After a long day of travel, this place really hit the spot for dinner. It's small, but cozy inside…read moreand was pretty busy for Friday night dinner. The stuffed grape leaves were wonderful- they didn't have meat in them, but the rice filling had the typical Greek seasonings and a nice hint of mint. For my main, I ordered the Chicken Shawarma. It came with either soup or salad and I picked the lentil soup even though it was 95 degrees outside. I thought it was quite good and might try to make at home sometime! The shawarma plate was huge! I think two people could have shared this and sadly, I couldn't finish it all. The pita bread was nice and fluffy and the chicken had a nice taste, although I expected it to maybe have paprika and hummus with it but it did not. The rice was fine - it didn't have too much flavor but was cooked well. Overall, I enjoyed eating here! The restaurant was kind of hot inside. They had fans going but I'm not sure if the air was working or if maybe they don't have air, but it was a little stuffy. Some outdoor seating as well for when it's not so hot outside and the air quality is better (this area was experiencing some smoke from the Canadian wildfires).

I was in town and looking for a place for lunch close to my meeting location, this popped up so I…read morethought , why not? I'm so glad I did. It's a charming small restaurant, with 14 tables (mostly 4 seaters, I think). The seats along the outside wall are a continuous bench with beautiful pillows. The host was very attentive and took my order quickly. I had falafel served on a bed of hummus with pickles neatled in the hummus and drizzled with molasses, with a pita. It was some of the best falafel I've had in a while. I'd never had hummus with pickles and molasses, but it was a surprisingly tasty combination. I also had the hot tea, which was a delicious citrusy, gingery concoction sweetened with honey. There are a lot of kebab options that sounded tempting as well - will have to try those another time!

Pros: The interior is cute and cozy. Tradition vibes. The roasted lamb was amazing. The main reason…read moreI am giving this place a 4 out of 5. Also it's halal so that's a win! Cons: Don't get the soup there wasn't much in it and didn't really have any flavor probably a 2 out of 5. The service was so so but that is probably expected with 4 people running the kitchen and tables so getting food out was a little slow.

After reviewing their menu and their website, it's easy to get excited about this place because…read morethey have live music happening. I believe Friday or Saturday night. They have an elaborate breakfast. They have an amazing dinner for two. It's not cheap. It's a bit pricey, but for the ambience and for how everything is put together just so and to give you the real taste of turkey vibe I think it's worth it totally recommend go for a special event like the breakfast or live music or really anytime you were just for an appetizer or just for something simple, you won't be disappointed life's too short carpe diem

This seems to be a family owned business where the servers are also involved in the preparation of…read morethe food. We had reservations at 11:45 AM but since the servers were in the kitchen was not seated until closer to 10 minutes later. After I was seated, I was promptly brought water. I then ordered an appetizer of hummus. The amount of pita served with the hummus was very little. It was a nice sized portion of hummus there was definitely leftover hummus as you were only given a few pieces of small pita. Our server was very kind and very observant when I asked about dishes that were dairy free. She was very helpful on that. The ambience was very quiet, even though there was a a few tables nearby. Really nice ceilings. The food was good. It would be nice if there were more options on the menu as well as dairy free desserts.

It had been so long since I went to Crostini, and it's still a lovely little local spot that now…read moreseems to have more seating (yay!). We were having a work "philly cheesesteak" dinner but needed a good spot to get takeout. We came to Crostini - ordering was super easy and our food was ready and waiting for us upon arrival. Staff was very friendly in our limited interaction. I don't love steak, so I got the philly chicken cheesesteak, and holy moly was this sandwich massive. I could barely even hold it together there was so much chicken going on there!! I ended up keeping all the chicken that naturally fell out of the sandwich as leftovers and put it over rice for a meal the next day. I loved that the sandwich had mushroom and peppers on it, having some veggie interaction made it feel healthy :) Especially considering I got a small french fry with it too (which was actually somewhat large). Ketchup was extra so I went without it and was perfectly happy eating my french fries without condiments. This place definitely still fills a void in the area and I highly recommend checking them out!

We placed an order for pickup including a sub sandwich, a panini, and fries. Everything was ready…read morein advance of our pickup time which worked out great for us. The online ordering system is a little clunky but they were able to handle our requests (no tomato). And the ability to see your order status was very nice. Our food was still hot (that should be) when we picked up. The actual restaurant is a little awkward when you get inside. There's a small alcove to the left where you place your order. And you have to ring the bell for service. Everyone was super nice and the place looked vibey from what I could see. Not a ton to say since I just picked up. The food was excellent. The sub sandwich comes rolled kind of like a wrap which I wasn't expecting but didn't impact the flavor of experience. The panini was huge and easily 2 meals. Fries were soooo good. Like stadium quality. And don't skip the nacho cheese if you like a classic cheese fry. Overall I'm sad we haven't tried them sooner!

Another winner recommended by my friend's gluten free app! She had good choices here, and went with…read morea battered fried fish. The full menu is long and varied, but I am a falafel fan so I had that sandwich and since it was a vacation of sorts, added onion straws. They were light, crispy fried perfection. The sandwich was excellent too, and I was impressed that it didn't fall apart though it was well stuffed. Then my friend got a chocolate mousse and insisted that I try it, wow, so rich and silky smooth. We had 2 servers that were quite attentive, but they did miss a coffee we ordered as an afterthought, didn't get charged for it though. I think it may have partly because we were there for lunch in the middle of the afternoon. The food alone would bring me back, but this place is also very charming. We ate on the good sized patio , surrounded by trees and wildflowers. The inside is nicely decorated too, including cute animal portraits in the bathrooms. I also like that the bathrooms are all gender inclusive. And the silverware is iridescent! So it's no wonder we acted like Europeans and took our time eating. Luckily it was July so the rest of our road trip still got completed in daylight.

My friend and I visited Ollie's in Fitchburg, as I wanted to support the adapted version of the…read moreplace that was once a multi award-winning restaurant in the Madison area. I had the jambalaya bowl, in homage to what the space used to be. I really appreciate the inclusive approach -- offering fidgets, coloring pages, noise-reducing headphones, and letting guests choose between ordering via QR code or from a server. It's clear Chef Dave wants everyone to feel welcome, and that's something I fully support. I personally opted to order from a server rather than the QR code, because I want to support the staff providing service. Of note: 20% tip on all orders. See website for the why! The food and atmosphere were solid, and I'm happy to see a restaurant thoughtfully adapting while keeping its spirit alive.

I stopped here recently after an appointment. I wasn't familiar with the area and I needed…read moresomething to eat quickly, so I took a chance. I was hopeful when I saw the stocked shelves with specialty foods and the fridges and freezers. They have some good choices, although not tons of inventory. It definitely reads like a sideline business to the counter in the back. I got myself a tuna sub. That was good and the bread was excellent. I also brought home a couple slices of veggie lasagna for dinner. BF liked it better than I did there. The veggies were plentiful, but a touch beyond al dente, verging on just raw. The "sauce" was just peeled tomatoes. Not my style. It did have some flavor. As for service - the woman working the deli counter was nice once I got up there, but the younger man who checked me out said nothing at any point. The whole experience left me feeling like it was just basic and blah.

Great olives and salads. Why do they close at 5 pm? Why not 6 pm? People get off work at 5 pm.read more