Consistently good food, friendly staff, big portions and a great lunch place when midtown or casual…read moredinner. We love the shawarma and salads, lentil soup and mint tea. They also serve beer I think and wine.

I really love the fried cauliflower with tahini at Zayna and the baba ganouch. It feels that they…read moreuse fresh quality ingredientes in general. The falafel here was not my favorite in terms of spicing (bland for me) but I only tried it once here and I am a little picky about middle eastern food since it's something I often cook at home with my exact preferences in mind. I do like that they do the Syrian falafel with the hole in the middle :) The grape leaves are also a little on the dry side for me here. But that fried cauliflower with tahini sauce and fresh salad definitely make me smile! I wish they had outdoor tables for patio seating since they have the space outside. Service and atmosphere seems nice here though I mostly got my food to go here and sat outside. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

Returning after about a year with out of town visitors for our last dinner before they head home…read moretomorrow. It seemed like the menu had been updated with more and improved selections. We ordered drinks and studied the menu some and put in orders for the Aspasia and hummus plates along with the big (we had no idea it was that big) family mix grill and chicken and beef shawarma. We received the Aspasia plate first and it was delicious! The kibbeh was so good but so was everything else. The mixed grill plate was awesome. The hummus and baba ghanoush were incredible. I don't think I can get enough superlatives into this write up to fully convey not only how good this food is but also how authentic it all was. Of course our server timed all the deliveries to our table so that everything came out correctly and at the right time. The inside of the restaurant is actually a big room, sparsely decorated with simple tables and chairs but again it added to the charm and authenticity of the cafes from the Middle East region. There is no other place in Tucson like this and I highly recommend this to you to go and try. There is plenty here to try and enjoy.

Tried this spot on a whim and was happy to try it! Small seating inside, they have a display of all…read morethe desserts & sweets. Started off with the hummus, it was fine! The bread that is given with the hummus is very thin & they only give you 4 pieces so it went very fast. They charged $2 for 4 more pieces. For the family platter mix we got ($70) it came with chicken, lamb and tenderloin (unfortunately they ran out of tenderloin). The meats were easily the best part of the meal. Full of flavor & really well seasoned. It sits upon a gigantic pile of rice which we did not finish. Rice was fine. Overall service was very pleasant. The food was overall good, and portion sizes were nice for a group of 4. Glad we came.

We have driven by the Persian Room many times and FINALLY got to take Ann there yesterday. WOW! Of…read moreall of the dining rooms we have seen in Tucson this is by FAR the most elegant ambiance in all of the Tucson area: massive vaulted ceilings with intricantly painted sky scenes, gorgeous drapery, seemingly marble columns, tiled floors, and deluxe tables, chairs and booths! And that is NOTHING compared to their food! They first provided pita, mint leaves and sliced onion. Ann had their "chicken Barg" with exquisitely tasty basmati rice and vegetables. I had the Lamb Koobideh-A mixture of ground lamb minced onions and seasonings, skewered and broiled. Tender, wonderfully seasoned and one of the most tasty meats I have ever had! Lank, our server, was conservatively attired, quiet and yet very friendly, well informed, and professional. It would make a most elegant wedding reception that the newlyweds would remember for the rest of their lives. It was a little more pricey than we would normally spend for a typical night out, but this was a deferred Mother's Day outing, and the portions were very generous (I just had the second half for a next day dinner)!

My fiancé took me here for Mother's Day and tried Persian food. We had order chicken and beef kabob…read morewith rice dish and I can say it's very delicious absolutely very good. They have different other entree and appetizers. Service was very good. No complaint...waitress was very nice and helpful with menu and drinks. Ambience here, it has table with chairs and also they got booth table, they also have outside sitting as well. It's a very nice casual or semi dress place.

Amazing food, great staff and the homemade lemonaid is to die for!!…read moreWill be coming back for sure when visiting! This place belongs in Scottsdale

Adana was fine, though not a delight, The dolmas were…read moremodest, not quite right. But prices were fair, and I'll give it another-- Though the bathroom key run? I'd rather not bother.

I've lived in the area for almost 18 years now. But, I only discovered this market about 7 months…read moreago. I had recently bought the wrong item. I called to see about returning it, no problem. But, we won't be in Tucson for a couple weeks. No problem. Went there today with my receipts and the unopened product. I picked out what I wanted in the first place, and got change back. Being of Armenian decent, this place is a God send. Can't recommend it more.

Unfortunately, the only option in town for goat meat. Others are even worse. Usually the experience…read moreis ok, their meat cutting skills are limited. They use the machine and then cut the pieces in squares. No technique. That said, it's still manageable. However, not this time. The pieces were supposed to be small for stew/curry. The butcher (a kid this time) did such a sloppy job of it! The pieces were cut as if to throw in a grinder. Some were as big as 5-6 ounce by itself. See the pics for yourself. If you go there, ensure you check the pieces after they cut it.

First time here. So comfortable and really great food. Authentic and tasty. Staff very friendly,…read morepersonable with super service. A must visit for a great meal !

A lover of Mediterranean cuisine, I don't how I missed trying Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine and…read moreBar. So my daughter, who has enjoyed Istanbul many times, took me there for Mother's Day. We arrived at 12:30 and they were slammed. No available parking, so my daughter dropped me off (so sweet) and parked a couple doors down. The dining room was packed and noisy. The young man who greeted us said he'd have a table in ten minutes or we could sit in the air conditioned patio area. That's what we did. The patio was quiet and a large fan blowing over a trough of ice kept us cool and comfortable. We started with an appetizer of hummus, tzatziki, pita, and dolmades, with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. The tzatziki was the best I've had. The sliced veggies were great so my celiac daughter could scoop the yummy spreads instead of pita. As lamb lovers, we ordered the lamb kabob plate and the lamb clay pot. The plate came with scrumptious rice, Greek salad, and sliced veg. The clay pot was filled with diced potatoes, tomatoes, and tender cubes of lamb, beautifully seasoned. So much delicious food! Our waiter offered dessert, but we were stuffed and settled for to-go boxes. I had an excellent lunch for two more days! As a big fan of Mediterranean food, I don't know how I could not have missed Istanbul, but my first time surely won't be my last.

I was craving Mediterranean food and stopped by Opa for a gyro and fries. The lamb and beef gyro…read moremeat was tender, well-seasoned, and served in a generous portion. The pita bread was soft and fresh, which really brought everything together. The fries were just as good--crispy and perfectly seasoned. Dipping them in the tzatziki added a great extra layer of flavor. If you're looking for a solid gyro, Opa definitely fits the bill.

We have eaten at this place several times since my first review, and I must say, I have found some…read morefavorites here. The Lamb and Beef Souvlaki kababs are Wonderful. The lamb has a really nice, subtle lamb flavor, and the beef is spiced just differently enough that they complement each other quite well. The plate comes with Greek salad, rice and pita bread. All Wonderful. I've had the Opa's Combo, which is spanakopita, falafel, dolmades, hummus, Greek Salad & pita and everything is Really Good. The Spanakopita had a good amount of spinach and feta in it. The Dolmades had a really pleasing taste and texture. Mom still likes the Gyro and fries. Dad has had several different dishes, but I think he really like the Pastitiso, which is layers of pasta with seasoned ground meat and Crème Béchamel sauce. This is a Favorite place to eat, so we will be continuing to go here ANY time we can. Even with the long drive!

I adore Eastern European food and it's so hard to find in the US. The delightful service is like…read morebeing fed at your father in law's house. You feel like family. Don't miss the tzatsiki and red bell pepper spreads for an appetizer. The stuffed grape leaves were also amazing. We were given a complimentary dish of a lovely pasta in what I think was a paprika sauce. Off the menu, family style dish, out of this world. Try the cabbage slaw, stuffed cabbage, and the meatballs - all beautifully prepared and seasoned perfectly. Highly recommended.

This restaurant feels like you're walking into someone's home. The owner/chef and his wife were…read moreseated, talking, when we walked in just before 1p. You could feel the love in the room. Looking over the menu everything sounded fabulous. The owner took my order and when I asked for the shish kebab he said "not the best". So I asked for his suggestion. He said I would like the meatballs better and that they were lighter. Well I listened and he was right. They treat you like family here and want you to like what they make you. My husband had the goulash and it was also spectacular. The salad before the meal was also a surprise star. Coated in lemon and olive oil and just the right salt and pepper it was a light delicious way to get your veggies. I will be back here frequently.

3rd visit in last couple months, it's tastier to us than Aspasia & Zayna and I can't get past the…read moreChicken Schwarma $16.25 plate lol. Slivers of moist seasoned chicken with 2 sides and warm pitas. Again have not veered from the 2 sides either, smoky baba ghanouj and silky smooth hummus over fries or side salad. Hubby is also stuck on his Gyro Deluxe $15.75 with Greek Salad. Has the most balanced dressing, just oily & tart enough but a tad sweet. Asked the owner, Reyna who is a delight btw, that I had met on our 2nd visit what exactly was in it...simply oil & vinegar turns out, the latter being Apple Cider not Red Vinegar..aha, the slight sweet. The menu has the Middle Eastern go-tos that we ordered but read along and discover it leans Jordanian and is quite extensive with family platters and stews. Notably too, their bar stocks several Middle Eastern beers, that we still need to pop. Dining Room is fairly small with a few tables and wall painted murals, and a couple of outdoor tables on the walkway in too. Unassuming location in the back of the strip mall, with ATL Wings and Peter Piper Pizza, across from Park Place Mall. Be sure to nav it here for fantastic Middle Eastern fare and maybe discover some new Jordanian dishes too...I'm working on it haha!

Upon our arrival we were greeted at the door and stayed quickly. The tables/menus/eating utensils…read morewere clean, the area free of dust and dirty floors. Clean bathrooms. The server was polite, helpful and knew the menu. The food was delicious, hot and plentiful with rich tender vegetables and meat. A quick Yelp search found another delicious restaurant for us to enjoy. 5+ stars