If you enjoy Turkish food this place is one of our favorites. It's been our kids' first choices…read moresince they were little and has remained as such into young adulthood. Service is good and ambiance simple. Worth a stop just off the downtown mall.

I tend to go here with family when we visit Charlottesville and have other things to do in town…read more(catch a UVA game, movie, etc.). Even when they were very busy, the wait for a seat is rather short. It's mainly four-top seats but they can push together tables as needed. There's music always playing and not a lot of padding to soften noise so I'd call the location "average" loud. Downtown Charlottesville doesn't really do free parking. You can park at the next corner in open parking to the left or paid parking to the right. But we're talking $2 or so, not a bank-breaking experience and with lots of shopping across the street it's worth staking out a spot and then walking the area. What I like: The food is tasty. The appetizers are solid. There's a large enough menu that you can always try something new. And the portions are ample enough to share. What I'm not so fond of: The waitstaff spend a lot of time at the front scrolling on their phones. They aren't too keen on refilling your drinks either. I say this as someone who has eaten here about a dozen times. Also, I don't normally mind cameras, but there are enough blinking lights on cameras to make it feel more like a jewelry store than a restaurant. That said, if you are not in a hurry, want some good food in solid portions, and plan to do some shopping or window shopping downtown, this has been my go-to place for years.

Forget Cava, or Mezeh this is IT. I wish there was one near me up north…read more The food is fresh, and you can add whatever you would like. I love the falafel which can be hit or miss- taste, and texture was on point. A good variety of sauces or sides too. They even have beer! We came by here on our way to UVA hospital and were pleased with how fast and clean this place is. Their service was outstanding, the employees were friendly and personable. Will be coming through to support again for sure. Made good leftovers as well given the portion sizes

Great place to grab a bite. The staff is amazingly friendly and will walk you through the options…read more We almost weren't sure where to start. I ended up with the loaded fries and wrap with beef. The fries were delicious and though they're truly loaded, it's all balanced really well. It's a large order and enough to easily split with two people. The wrap is a good size and prices are good.

They have a very good place to eat. Even with your family you would like to visit this area…read more Service was nice and prompt. I liked the food as well. They have some well curated afghan dishes. I went for their buffet and liked it a lot. They have fruits, mix salads and dressings. Lots of chicken and lamb items and afghan rice was flavorful. The sweet items there was very good as well with good smell, light and not very sweet.

Thursday, 5.15.2025. Lunch, Afghan Kabob. Charlottesville, VA. I had just had a medical procedure…read moreat the University of Virginia Hospital that resulted in following a liquids-only diet for the past 36 hours. My husband and I close this restaurant to break my fast. We were greeted quickly by the hostess who led us to booth seating, and gave us menus. There was no need though, as we had already spotted the all-you-can-eat buffet. We requested only water to go with our meals; she quickly brought a carafe of chilled water and two glasses. This is a generous buffet with many selections for a complete meal, from soup and salad to dessert. There was a good variety of both meat and vegetarian options. Our FAVORITES included the fresh mixed chickpea salad (the chick peas, cucumbers, tomato, onion, parsley); lamb curry (which featured tender boneless and tender meat); rice pilau with raisins and carrots; borani badenjan (eggplant curry. Tip: drizzle yogurt on this);; bamia (okra) curry; firnee milk pudding (dessert); and the addictive dooth pati chai (spiced milk tea). There were also some items that we didn't enjoy as much but were still good. For instance, the chicken kofta meatballs, while nicely spiced, were very dry. And, the nan bread was disappointing. (There were also many additional good choices on the buffet that are not listed here). The ambiance in the restaurant is comfortable, with many paintings and decorations from Afghanistan. Some tables are in a side room, ideal for small groups or privacy. We noticed, but didn't visit, a downstairs shop with Afghan carpets and other goods. Plus, there's a shop on the side that sells groceries. Parking is plentiful and free. The lunch buffet was $17.99 each, plus VA sales tax (6.3%), city meals tax (5.3%), credit card service free (3.5%), and tip (variable). There are cheaper options available if you order from the menu. We would return when next in Charlottesville.

Sticks is delicious, dependably great food. I love their small meal. I had their spring power bowl…read morelast night and it was one of the tastiest things I have ever eaten. Lovely people work there too.

First time at Sticks and thought the overall was pretty good, but was deserving of an A-OK…read morecategory. Ordering is at the counter. Service was excellent and very friendly. Price seemed a bit steep in my opinion. I had the chicken and beef kebobs which were the stronger parts of the meal. The pita bread was good, salad was fresh, but rice was meh and the egg plant was cold and pretty much not edible. I probably would not return with stronger options in town.

All of the food was delicious! I love the fusion and the flavors! The only complaint I have is that…read morethe dishes were overpriced for the amount of food served. You get a small scoop of manti dumplings for $30.00 and it's an entrée, not an appetizer. Smyrna, provide a fair amount for the main course. Overall the service, ambiance, and dishes were lovely.

The good: The Manti dumplings, service, and cocktails…read more The bad: The market fish. Stay away from it. Worst fish and shrimp I've never had.

Love this place! Butter chicken is super good, and the restaurant is really nice. They have packets…read moreof herb/seed that is supposed to help digest your meal. It was nasty, but apparently an authentic Indian thing, so that was fun.

Food, service, & ambiance all were amazing! They had some really good drinks as well.read more

Nothing too fancy here at Sticks. Place your order at the register, you come back and pick it up…read more It's probably not going to take long to be prepared, so be ready. I had a pair of chicken kebobs with the tomato and cucumber salad, plus a small side of hummus. The hummus was very good. Garlic flavor, a little coarsely ground, very tasty and not drippy at all. Main course kebabs were great. Nicely grilled and tasty with whatever spices they use to cook them. With the rice and pita breads, it was quite a yummy meal. Not really a "date" place, but you can absolutely bring your kids.

note sure what happened here but our most-recent experience at Sticks was like twilight-zone bad…read more food was pretty much the same--tasty as usual--but behind-the-counter service was just terrible. gal helping us was timid and unfriendly, as were the other folks. I would say "thank you" and it was met with silence. please train your employees to appreciate customers.

The food was really good! We arrived about 30 minutes before closing, and everything still looked…read morefresh and delicious. Really appreciated the quality, even so close to closing time. Definitely recommend Mezeh!

Woke this place ! Little pricey ! Food pretty good ! I Order…read morethe chicken as a protein ! I Wes pretty good until I bit into some raw chicken . I was very shocked because all the other chicken was over cooked ! I even swallowed it before I knew it was raw ! Wow ! I wrote about three weeks ago and no reply ! I think they mixed batches of chicken in together ! I just wis this doesn't happen again .

In C'ville where we were dog sitting for my BIL, wanted to try something different and Chopan Kabob…read moreshowed up on our search. New to Afghani cuisine, we ordered Qabuli Palaw, Mantu and Bulani and were amazed and delighted by the deliciousness of each selection. Our order was to go and so we did not eat in but very intrigued by the low tables and carpeted seating on raised platforms. I waited a short 15 minutes for two very full takeout bags and was served by warm and pleasant staff. If we are back in the area again, we'll return!

Fabulous chicken soup - total yum…read more Eating takeout now. Their Mantu also yummy. Great to support Afghan refugees who cook so well.

The butter chicken is amazing. The service is great. The portions are hearty and are great for…read moresharing.

Had an hankering for Indian food, so decided to try this place. I liked the atmosphere, although I…read morethink I ate here a long time ago and liked the decor a little better then. Whatevs. The service was good, no issues. I had the Chana masala lunch meal, and while the salad was a bit on the scrawny side, the rest of the meal did not disappoint! The naan was especially delicious, and the entree was flavorful and just the right spice. Lunch was around $13, which for today is pretty decent I guess. I'd definitely come back for more.