This was my first time trying Syrian food, and I loved it! The drinks were just as amazing as the food. I'll definitely be coming back soon. The servers were very polite, and the manager personally checked in to make sure we were having a great experience. As we were leaving, we had the chance to meet the owner, who was incredibly kind. The entire staff was wonderful and made us feel truly welcome. read more

Beautiful space, amazing food, and such a warm atmosphere. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly done.

Really torn on this one. Ambience - fancy, chic, loud, fun Service - great, efficient, courteous Price - expensive, but fitting Portions - generous apps, smallish entrees. Food quality - overall everything was amazing that we actually ate. I'll attach some photos for the different dishes. First the good: Amuse bouche - interesting pepper/olive oil mix with pita crisps. Not spicy at all so no worries there if you are spice averse Mezze - -hummus was very likely the best hummus I've ever had in my entire life. Fresh warm pita bread served with it was great as well. MUST ORDER. -The vine leave wraps are amazing. These are called different things in different cuisines here they are called Yalangi. Very similar to dolmades. I'd consider them a must have as well. -halloumi cigars were great. Another must have. -mousakhan chicken rolls were good, with a nice labneh dip garnished with sumac. But not as good as the others. Worth a try but not a must have. Entrees - -kofta kawaj - truly a revelation. I will not do the ingredients justice, but the menu provides a great description. Little balls of kofta simmered in a tomato based sauce with char grilled eggplant and served with yet more freshly baked pita bread. Truly amazing and a must have. Sides - -The sesame mushrooms were great! Must have (if you like mushrooms) Desserts - -shaabiyat - phenomenal. Must have -baklava - this was good, but not a must have. So you may be wondering... After everything above, why am I not giving five stars? The bad: -The other entrée we ordered, the shish tawouk skewers (chicken kabob) was raw. Clarify, you get two skewers of chunks of chicken breast. The one or two pieces that were flat were cooked all the way through. 90% of the dish, however was square chunks of chicken, each of which was totally raw on the inside. We will absolutely give this location another chance. But words cannot express how disappointed my wife and I were to have completely raw chicken in one of our entrées. This was our first time coming to this restaurant and we were super excited to try everything. If management reads this, this is a very obvious and correctable mistake. Clearly, whoever is/was staffing the grill station is not experienced with cooking kabob meat in this manner. If the meat chunks are not all the same size and shape, they will take different lengths of time to cook. You need to be able to test each size piece to know when the smaller pieces are done and ready to come off, and to know when the larger pieces are done and ready to come off. Clearly someone checked a small thin piece, saw that it was done, and took off both skewers, leaving all of the larger pieces... Which constitute the majority of the skewers... Totally uncooked. Another way to fix this, is that all of the pieces could be the same size and shape on the skewers. That way when one is done, all are done. read more

See all

This beautiful restaurant is one of Top eating experiences in Baltimore city. Truly amazing food. Perfect place for a special evening out.

The decor was gorgeous. The service was wonderful. We loved how intentional everything felt. This upscale venue has upscale pricing to go with it, so make sure to plan ahead. I think the price tag has to do with the ambiance more than the food but it was all wonderful. We ordered: Muhamara--a lovely blend of subtle flavors Hurrak Isba'o--This was so different than anything I had before and I was obsessed. I also loved the sourness of the tamarind Mousakhan Chicken Rolls--Yes yes yes yes yes!! Our favorite Braised Lamb Shank--Fall off the bone tender lamb. Take a bite with everything on it and you get a beautiful burst of flavor Dubai Chocolate Crunch Bar--I definitely made this name up because it's not on the online menu, but oh my God. Get it. Chocolatey, nutty, creamy, crunchy. Sold. They gave us a lovely apple cider/dessert wine complimentary at the end. I couldn't find it on the menu after so it might be only if they come over with it. Overall, Ammoora was a beautiful experience of Levantine cuisine. read more

What a gorgeous restaurant! I cannot overstate how stunning the decor was... from the lighting, to the arches, to the seating. We were blown away! From the moment you pull up and valet your car, you are greeted with very friendly service. The host stand is right next to the beautiful bar, where we had a drink before our table was ready. The cocktail list was very inventive, and the Kareef was one of the best cocktails I've had in a long time. When our table was ready, we reviewed the extensive menu and had a hard time limiting ourselves to a few cold mezze. We had the hummus, baba ghanouj, and the muhamara to start. The baba ghanouj was phenomenal. So flavorful and perfectly spiced. We also ordered the smashed batata harra which you MUST order. We got 2 orders of these potatoes - they were a favorite of the table. The bread was fresh and light for all the spreads, and we had room to split some entrees. We ordered the Shish taouk skewers. It wasn't the best I've ever had, but it was still a good dish. Others at the table really enjoyed their saffron pita pie and fasolia batenjan. Overall, the mezze is the star of the show! Paired with the gorgeous ambiance, this is the perfect restaurant to celebrate a special occasion in Baltimore. read more

See all

Valentine Day Dinner with my Love Brian Rice. Thank You #Amoora for always being so amazing and accommodating. The food was out of this world. The wine and cocktails were perfect. The ambiance were luxury and classy. The staff as always, top tier. We def enjoyed our Vday read more

Ammoora - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

The restaurant is gorgeous, romantic, and intimate. The hostess and waiters were amazing and sweet. We asked for different recommendations and small talk was made. I'm giving 3 stars for the food, it was much left to be desired. I did enjoy the lamb shank. read more

Absolutely delicious and a lovely ambience! We had the hummus with short rib, batata harra, haloumi cigars for starters. The hummus was the best hummus we've ever had, sooo good! For our main we had the Shish Tawouk and the Samke Harra. Both delicious but we would try something different next time. For dessert we had the raspberry sorbet and the Madlouka. We loved them both. The madlouka isn't very sweet which I liked. All in all, great place with flavorful food and will definitely be back to try more! read more

See all

Management needs some work. Found a hair in our food, which for this fancy of an establishment and at this price point was disappointing. However, I've never been more appalled by restaurant management when they returned to our table with the food in question to tell us that we were wrong - it wasn't a human hair but rather eggplant skin. Sorry to inform the chef but the skin of an eggplant DOES NOT LOOK LIKE HUMAN HAIR. I am in disbelief that this restaurant would try to gaslight us into thinking otherwise. It's a shame because the rest of the meal was delicious. Sadly, I cannot recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

I don't know where to begin as everything was so exceptional. My husband and I dined here last night(12/8/24) for my birthday. It truly was an "experience". First and foremost, the atmosphere is absolutely gorgeous. Starting from the front door, everything is beautifully decorated and lush without feeling pretentious. You feel like you are in your wealthy Mediterranean family member's home lol; I mean that in the best way possible. The color scheme, textures, architectural design, and accent pieces create such a beautiful vibe. We were seated right next to a beautiful fountain not far from the wine cellar. Everyone that interacted with us was so pleasant and attentive. Our waitress GiGi was the most adorable, attentive, competent, accommodating waitress I have ever encountered with the most magnetic personality and infectious smile and laugh. My husband and I dine a LOT so that says plenty. This was our first time dining here so we had questions and we had a hard time making decisions. GiGi told us that her family is from Greece so she answered our questions and helped us to confirm our cocktail, mezze, entree and dessert choices. I truly enjoyed my tiki cocktail. My husband did not enjoy his old fashioned because he did not know it was so "date" forward. Even though it was called Old fashioned "date" I don't think he realized just how much. No problem at all, GiGi quickly took that away and quickly brought the beer, which he loved. Hot Mezze we selected was the Mousakhan chicken rolls, Beyti Sujuk rolls, and Knafeh Shrimp. Oh my goodness, all of them were delicious but I must say that we truly enjoyed the Beyti Sujuk rolls; they were phenomenal. For our main course, I had the braised lamb shank and my hubby ordered the Bronzino. Both dishes were perfectly cooked and absolutely delicious. The lamb shank was super tender and full of flavor. I loved the added texture that the pomegranate added to the dish. The bronzino came with the head off but we would have been okay with the entire fish being on the plate. GiGi mentioned that some patrons don't like it so they just don't serve the head. The fish was so flaky, and flavorful but the skin remained crispy even though there was a sauce on the fish; Amazing! Since it was my birthday, GiGi asked if I wanted a dessert surprise or a cocktail surprise. My husband secretly told her the latter lol but my choice was the cocktail anyway. She brought out a glass of a complimentary apple cider wine that I truly enjoyed. I asked her to give me the information so I could buy a bottle and she wrote it down for me. Lastly, we ordered dessert. GiGi recommended the Levantine layers and I ordered the Dubai Chocolate crunch bar because chocolate is my absolute favorite. Both were really good but the Levantine dessert was better. It was flaky and light which is the perfect end to such a decadent meal. During our dining, several people checked on us other than GiGi which was nice. They didn't come too much but just the right amount of times. We were leaving and decided to have one last cocktail at the bar. The bartender was delightful as well. Once he heard it was my birthday, he gave us a complimentary house shot which was fantastic. We will definitely be back for another dining experience at Ammoora. Thank you for making my birthday dinner so enjoyable. read more

See all

Our waitress Rosa was lovely. All workers there were extremely attentive and made the experience at Ammoora wonderful. The atmosphere is beautiful in the main dining area specifically. The food was very flavorful. Already planning on returning to this establishment. read more

Ammoora - Za'atar honey burrata, Muhamara, tabouleh, Arabic tea, mint tea - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

See all

I was excited to try this spot after seeing the cool pictures of the place, but the real thing was even better. It seems like they went all in to create an experience with a unique architecture/atmosphere and an interesting menu with Middle Eastern flavors. Their cocktails are also elevated by regional liquors & spices. I've tried Old Fashioned Date and Beqaa of the Highlands, and both drinks were delicious. We liked all the appetizers, entrees and desserts we ordered, but Shish Tawouk was full of flavor and is a must-try! We went on a busy night, so the service was a little slow, but we did not mind spending more time in this serene atmosphere. The wait staff was also really nice, and you could see that they were trying their best. read more

Ammoora - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

Loved it! Had my birthday dinner here with a group of close friends and family. Absolutely amazing. The restaurant is stunning with impressive architecture and thoughtful seating. The food was delicious ... every single bite. I enjoyed the lamb kebabs, lentil soup and I also tried my cousin's salmon which was exquisite and cooked perfectly. Service was fantastic. I was impressed by how attentive the team was and everything came out on time although we were a large party. Valet parking is offered and added to the check for ease. Bar area is really nice and we will certainly visit again. Even the bathrooms were gorgeous. Definitely add this one to your list folks! read more

See all

First of all, saw this beautiful outdoor ambiance on Instagram and thought to myself "no way this place is in Baltimore" and sure enough, it was! It looked absolutely stunning, so had to make an appearance. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great so we didn't want to sit outside in the rain- but the indoor ambiance was just as amazing. Very picturesque. We were greeted immediately by the friendliest hostess. Iman (the GM) greeted us immediately and gave us such a great, friendly, welcoming vibe from the start. Our waitress, Diana, greeted us immediately after Iman, and the two of them took care of us the entire night and made us feel like true valued guests. The food and drinks came out quicker than I could have ever imagined, especially because the quality was so top-notch... When the night ended, Iman treated us with coffee and a sweet treat on the house and we had a wonderful conversation with him- such a genuine person. All in all, 11/10 experience and will 100% be returning as soon as we can! read more

Lovely ambience. Amazing staff. And delicious food. This was my first visit. I came solo on a rainy day.it was a busy evening but they found a table for me even though I didn't have a reservation. I went the meatless route this time but I was so full that I had to take food togo!! Everything from the soup, to the cocktails, to dessert was fulfilling and tasty. This is one of my new favorite restaurants! read more

Ammoora - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

YOU HAVE TO TRY THIS PLACE! Went with a friend, just to catch up, upon entering, you feel like you've entered another world. The bar and restaurant, right down to the courtyard are beautiful and elegant, yet comfortable and welcoming. The staff was all amazing and their food and drink recommmendatiosn were spot on. They were super attentive and we had an amazing evening. You will have the best experience if you come prepared to share different dishes around the table. Will definitely be back soon, and keep this place in my regular repertoire! We had the red pepper dip with walnuts, hummus with short rib, chicken rolls, chicken skewers, and beef rolls....but save room for coffee and dessert! The dessert with the Arabic cotton candy had us squealing with delight, and the coffee was the perfect way to finish the evening. read more

Fantastic atmosphere, staff and vibe. Food was also a refreshing change from the normal scene in Baltimore. IMAN WAS FANTASTIC. Came here to celebrate my engagement and he provided complimentary champagne and shots :) . Very sweet servers and managers. Will be back, and so should you!! read more

Great food, beautiful atmosphere, wine selections that you can't find elsewhere. This is a great date or business dinner spot. Service was wonderful, and it was easy to make a reservation. read more

Ammoora is one of those food experiences that transports you to another place. If you like *aesthetics* this the place to be. I came for happy hour dinner but I could've stayed drinking all night because the cocktail menu is a treasure! They all have some kind of syrian twist, like middle eastern liquers and spices which makes it unique. I loved the baba ghanouj - one of the best I've ever had. I also had the kebbeh jewels - balls of beef tartar each rolled in a different flavor like sesame, pistachio, and rose. It was the prettiest presentation of raw beef I've ever seen. I see many people didn't like the Kebbet Karaz and unfortunately I am in that camp. It is served on a bed of some toasted pita crisps and mine tasted like rancid oil. I wanted to get another drink and dessert but they seemed too busy so I called it a night. I need to come again with more people, and more time so I can try all of the things! a little note - the parking garage next door (where the Rusty Scupper) costs $13 for two hours, which is the same price as valet. read more

I'm a little late to writing this review, but here goes! My friend from grad school was in town in early April and we decided to catch up and grab dinner at Ammoora. I had heard about this new restaurant and wanted to check it out myself. PARKING Pro tip: If you're driving here, park at the lot across the street! I parked for free (no charge after 6 PM) instead of parking at the adjacent lot ($15+) or valeting your car. DECOR & AMBIANCE This is the highlight of Ammoora. I felt like I was walking through a door into The Levant. The decor and vibe were both exquisite. SERVICE Understandably, because this is a new restaurant, there is bound to be some starting trouble. Keeping this in mind, the service was good. The food came out in a reasonable about of time, without any issues. Our server had a bit of trouble getting started, but was fine. Unfortunately, our waters never got refilled. FOOD Man oh man, this is where the hype fell flat. There is so much potential to astound with this cuisine (one of my favs), so I was a bit disappointed. I ordered the fattoush (another one of my favs) and the greens didn't seem too fresh and the toasted pita was rather oily. I also ordered a side of smashed batata harra, but there was no flavor to it. Again, so much lost potential! My friend ordered the Ashta Bil Asal for dessert, and I went with the Laymouniyé. My dessert was good, but rather sweet; my friend's dessert was actually quite delicious! For the amount and quality of food, the meal was overpriced and underwhelming. Overall, I felt like I was paying for the decor and the ambiance more than the food or service. Bummed to experience this and equally bummed to write this review when I was so excited! read more

See all

We had the burrata and shrimp hummus to start, and I couldn't decide which one was better! Shrimp brought such a great flavor to the creamy hummus, but the burrata with a honey sauce was equally amazing. Definitely recommend the lamb shank-- superb! Super tender and flavorful and the mushrooms that accompanied it were seasoned perfectly. The best may have been the dessert-- Ashta Bil Asal -- which was almost like a rice pudding with shaved cotton candy on top. Excellent service as well! Beautiful restaurant - very chic read more

See all

RESERVATIONS: reservations were made via open table. We were given the option to be seated in the lounge, dining room, or patio. We chose the dining room since it was our first time and honestly did not know the difference between the spaces. LOCATION & PARKING: The restaurant is located inside the ritz Carlton residences and is visible from key highway. Parking options are valet or street parking. We chose valet parking which was either $10 or $13 dollars and will get added to your restaurant bill at the end of your meal. The Valet drop off is located directly in front of the restaurant entrance. Street parking was limited due to it being a weekend and a wedding happening across the street so valet was the easier option. SERVICE: We were immediately greeted and seated when we were arrived.The service was amazing and our server gave us plenty of time to review the menu because it was our first time. Our server was also able to assist us with some questions we had and make suggestions off the menu. OUR ORDER: *Drinks -Old Fashion Date -Wild West Wind Both made extremely well. The Wild West wind is a spin-off of a spicy Marg. *Mezze -Beyti Sujuk Rolls -Smashed Batata Harra Both had a little spice but not overly spicy and flavors were phenomenal. *Main -Short Rib Freekeh -Ribeye Mediterranean -asparagus Both entrees were so flavorful and so tender. The Asparagus would be the only item I wouldn't order again and that's just my personal preference because I felt they were a little too charred. -Food was 10/10. Ambiance 10/10. Service 10/10. We weren't offered Arabic coffee on the way out so that was the only thing I was bummed about but overall it was a great experience and I can't wait to go back. read more

See all

Food is delicious and the restaurant decor is beautiful. This is a good location to celebrate a special occasion. The menu is a bit pricey so would expect more attentive customer service for the price. You might need to be patient if it's a busy night. read more

If you are looking for a fancy place to have your birthday dinner , this is it! A very picturesque Mediterranean setting. It was a bit off putting when i looked up the "rules" online but i completely understand why they are needed. The food is a bit pricey but not outrageous compared to similar establishments. The portions were filing and well presented. The menu is a bit limited if you don't have an adventurous palate. The drinks were very strong. read more

See all

Great experience. Food was delicious and made perfectly. Authentic middle eastern food that is elevated. Service was good. By far the best that I have had in Baltimore. Restaurant is very nice. Managers stopped by a few times to serve food and check on our experience. I wanted to take pictures of all the food but ended up eating it before I got a chance read more

Ammoora - Kibbeh - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

See all

Top-down excellent food, service, and atmosphere. Cocktails were excellent as well. Highly recommend!

One of my new favorite spots in Baltimore! Located at the Ritz Carlton residences, Ammoora was very easy to find. They have valet parking but street parking is also plentiful and cheap. The entire staff was so friendly and helpful, from the valet to the host to the bartender and our server! We sat at the bar initially and I had two cocktails -- the gin based cardamom cocktail blew me away! After our drinks we were seated in the back dining room and I felt transported to another world! Every design decision that was made is flawless! The entire place is gorgeous and lush and luxurious.... Even the bathrooms are spectacular! We shared several appetizers and each had our own entree for dinner. Every single app was delicious and in successfully portions. For my main I choose a vegetarian dish, which featured eggplant with some very unique sauces. 10/10 recommend! read more

Food: I definitely recommend the Beyti Sujuk Rolls and the Mousakhan Chicken Rolls. Absolutely delicious. Service: Great. The manager stopped by to help explain the menu as well as common way to eat the dishes for the best experience. Ambiance: Nice environment, plenty of light and space. Somewhat chilly due to the breeze when the door opens. Other: What I didn't know, they provide free valet parking. Will take advantage of this next time, to prevent paying elsewhere. read more

Ammoora - Beyti Sujuk Rolls - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

See all

You MUST try this restaurant. I've only been once, but cannot wait to go back. The service is wonderful, very attentive. Food is delightful and spiced amazingly. The ambiance is peaceful and elegant. All the food seems very authentic, but I especially recommend Arak. read more

See all

Honestly a fairly disappointing dinner. We came here for my birthday and made a reservation. When we arrived our table was not available so we were told we could eat in the lounge or wait at the bar. We opted to wait at the bar and each got a drink, the bartenders were very busy and we had to flag them down for a drink. Their cocktail menu focuses on Arak and I appreciate their Lebanese focus. The drinks were ok and the Mediterranean take on conventional cocktails was pretty muted. We waited for over 30 minutes at the bar and almost lost our table as the server was confused which 2 person group was next to get their table. When we arrived at the main dining room it was very crowded and loud. They were playing dance music and everyone was having loud conversations to be heard over the noise. We ordered several Mezza to share and they were good but not outstanding and for the average price of $15-20 it was disappointing. There are definitely other Mediterranean places that have similar quality for better prices and portions. Their pita was warm and freshly made but not particularly outstanding. Our server was extremely busy and covering at least 5-6 tables. Additionally, we were not able to flag our waiter down to order additional dishes and never had our water refilled. However, they do have a sommelier who was sent to our table to recommend wine. All in all poor service and good but pricy Mediterranean food make the experience subpar. They have an automatic 20% service fee which was not warranted for the service we received. I would recommend investing more in your servers and decreasing the volume of reservations to improve the experience. Consider changing your seating arrangement as the sound was deafening and I could barely hear people speak. read more

See all

While it can use some adjustments here and there, there is a lot to love about the recently opened Ammoora! First off, this restaurant is absolutely stunning inside. The lounge/bar area is perfect for a more laid back experience, while the dining room is gorgeous and comfortable, with great ambiance for a nice dinner. We arrived a few minutes early, and were told we could either start off at the bar or wait for our table to be ready. We opted to start with a drink at the bar. My wife got the Hani (arak focused rosemary peach cocktail) and I got the Qahwah Dreams (essentially a Levantine espresso martini). My cocktail was good - a more complex, but slightly muted, espresso martini. My wife's cocktail was missing some of the flavors noted in the description (namely the rosemary and peach) and the arak flavor was not for her, but you could tell it was a well-made and balanced cocktail. The bar wasn't super busy, but it did take a little while for our cocktails to be made and for us to close out before we could move to our table. Once we arrived at our table, we were greeted by our server, and were given pita chips with olive tapenade, which was fantastic. She asked what we were thinking, and I asked how the experience was supposed to work (I had been to similar restaurants in the past, but wasn't sure how this particular place worked). In my experience, typically with a mezze style restaurant you can order a few dishes at a time multiple times throughout the night. When I mentioned that she kind of balked at the suggestion, saying we could do that if we wanted, but not recommending it. We ended up ordering a few cold plates - hummus, burrata, and grape leaves, all of which were delicious, and followed those up with the hot halloumi cigars and the chargrilled eggplant flatbread. While the halloumi cigars were very good, the flatbread left a little to be desired. We then ordered the short rib entrée and side of sesame mushrooms as our main. The mushrooms were some of the best I've ever had. The short rib was good but a little dry, and for the quality and flavor, was not worth anywhere near the $55 price tag it carried. We each had a glass of wine with our meals, with me having a glass of Lebanese red, and my wife having a glass of rose. Right as our mains arrived, the woman who I assume was the sommelier came up to us and offered to give us a sample of a Spanish red wine that she recommended to pair specifically with the short rib. We both said yes, and she proceeded to bring us the wine, explain it, and pour us each two practically full glasses of this delicious red from the Canary Islands. This nice gesture went a long way in our enjoyment of the evening! For dessert we had the Arabic coffee (not presented tableside, as I've seen in other reviews, which is disappointing), as well as the Ashta Bil Asal (a Lebanese cream dessert covered with Arabic cotton candy) and the Shaabiyat (a filo dough pastry with cream, drizzled with syrup). The cream dessert was good, and the Arabic cotton candy was interesting. The pastry was disappointing - it was dry, and I tasted almost no cream filling. We ended the night with some Arak. It was brought to our table by a runner, and left in the center. I tried it, and it was pretty much undrinkable to me (think sambuca but much more concentrated). After a few minutes of it sitting mostly untouched, our server returned and asked if we didn't like it. We told her we couldn't get over how strong the taste was, and she said it needs to be diluted, and that that should have been explained when it was brought out. Once we diluted it, it became much more drinkable. However, we still discovered the taste wasn't for either of us. Overall, this was a great meal. Some of the best mezze I've had, good service, and great vibes. I do think it's a little overpriced for the quality - $55 for short rib is far and above any price I've ever seen for short rib. However, if you're looking for good Levantine food, cocktails that differ from the norm, and a nice dining experience, I'd highly recommend Ammoora! read more

See all

Came here to celebrate Mother's Day and the ambience and interior design is beautiful! Food taste, temp, presentation and service was fantastic. We had the awarma hummus and beyti sujuk rolls for apps, ordered the braised lamb shank for my entree and tried some of the saffron shrimp pita pie- both tasted great. Lamb shank is a pretty filling portion, had to take the rest to go. Had the tiki in the desert cocktail, refreshing and not overly sweet. Tried the rice pudding dessert which was delicate and light. Definitely am coming back! read more

This has become one of my favorite restaurants in the Baltimore area. The interior decoration is just gorgeous!! When you're led to the dining area you walk past the kitchen which was super neat. Service was extremely professional and friendly. I would recommend this place for family/group of friends to family style a lot of different dishes because that's the way I've found to enjoy my dining experience here! The servers are very well educated on the menu and have loads of recommendations if you ask! I loved everything on the menu- muhamara, hummus, sujuk rolls (SO YUM), the short rib main dish, both lamb and chicken skewers!!! 100% recommend!!! You're in for a treat! read more

See all

-- How did this place make the NYT restaurant list?! -- I don't usually write reviews because I find most online complainers exhausting, but here I am joining the ranks of the aggrieved. Why? Because this place earned it. My wife and I came here for our anniversary, ready to splurge on what turned out to be the most overpriced disappointment of our dining lives. I'm not complaining about the price though, honestly, I wouldn't eat here again even if they paid me. We ordered the sampler special (forget what they call it), which comes with a variety of dishes. I feel like we tried a bit of everything, and it's all less than mediocre. There's no effort. No complex flavor. No nothing but basics. Even the bread that comes first is basic and less quality than any chain restaurant. My main dish, the "Saffron Shrimp Pita Pie," was essentially a bowl of butter with no discernible flavor. As for dessert, the baklava tasted worse than something pre-packaged from Trader Joe's. I typically love pomegranate but sprinkling it everywhere doesn't magically make the dishes gourmet. That said, the service was excellent. Our waiter was attentive, friendly, and genuinely seemed to care about making the evening enjoyable. Unfortunately, no level of great service could save such disappointing food. In the end, I left feeling scammed--like they'd taken my money for food that didn't even try to live up to its reputation. I have no idea how this place made it onto the New York Times list. Save your money and your time; this one isn't worth it. read more

Ammoora is described as offering 'elevated Levantine cuisine' - we came here as a group to celebrate a birthday, ensuring to make advance reservations. Note that the restaurant has specific 'guidelines' on dress code and photography, so be aware. They offer a dinner menu (that also has a vegan option), HH, desserts, and a beverage list. We started off with some apps and spreads: +Sultana - prepared with seasonal leaves, arugula, radicchio, dried apricots, sultana raisins, pomegranate, dried green apples, cashews, and dressed in an apple cider & mustard vinaigrette, topped with nigella seeds; wasn't a fan of the dried green apples, as they were inedible +Harvest Salad - prepared with roasted beetroot, feta cheese, green apples, radish, toasted pumpkin seeds, avocado dill labneh, candied walnuts, and pomegranate +Awarma Hummus - hummus with shredded beef short ribs, sumac, micro beets, and toasted pine nuts with a drizzle of olive oil; a generous amount of the short rib +Shrimp Hummus - hummus with grilled shrimp, lemon zest, micro cilantro, and paprika; shrimp was seasoned +Baba Ghanouj Carpaccio - roasted eggplant puree with capsicums, spring onions, lemon, olive oil, pomegranate, pomegranate molasses, walnuts, and micro radish; thought this would be more thick and creamier +Za'atar Honey Burrata - burrata cheese with citrus honey, za'atar, pistachio, rose petals, and olive oil; could have used a bit more honey +Beyti Sujuk Rolls - chargrilled spicy beef rolled in lavash bread with yogurt, spicy tomato reduction, and pistachios; these were one of the favorites of the party +Falafel - served with tahini; these were super bland for us +Haloumi Cigars - Levantine cheese blend in a crispy dough, with nigella seeds; these were light and crispy For the entrees, we shared the following as a family style: +Short Rib Freekeh - slow-roasted short rib with freekeh risotto, mushrooms, sultana raisins, swiss chard, pomegranate, pine nuts, and aromatic beef jus +Braised Lamb Shank - Australian lamb shank with lemon couscous pilaf, roasted mushrooms, pomegranate, pine nut gremolata, and lamb jus; our party enjoyed this, as it was tender; I thought it was too gamey; the mushrooms were tasty +Mediterranean Tenderloin - filet mignon that's served with Mediterranean herb butter, vine tomatoes, sauteed mushrooms, and za'atar roasted potatoes +Broiled Lobster Tails - rock lobster tails with tarragon cream sauce, apricot walnut nakha, grilled asparagus, spicy burghul pilav, and pomegranate; these were overcooked and were rubbery +Jeweled Rice - seasoned basmati rice with dill, sultana raisins, rose petals, saffron oil, and toasted slivered almonds; a bit too fragrant and overpowering for us +Vegetable Skewers - with grilled peppers and onions; could have been grilled to get some of that char-ness +Roasted Baby Potatoes - seasoned with za'atar, sumac, and olive oil Service could have been more attentive, considering - there were many patrons dining in, so I think there's a sense of being overwhelmed with larger party groups. Valet service offered. +reservations required +specific dining guidelines +valet offered read more

We loved this restaurant! Our server (Gigi) was amazing. She was super knowledgeable and charismatic. The food was next level, and we loved everything. We will be returning to Baltimore to come here! Overall, this was one of the best Mediterranean restaurants. read more

See all

Amazing food and great service. Valet parking was super convenient as well. Chicken and lamb were halal too. Will go back again soon. read more

Ammoora - Branzino and lamb shank - Mediterranean Near Me - Baltimore, Maryland

An absolute delight! To close out a relaxing spa day, we booked a table at Ammoora. From the moment we stepped out of the car to our last sip of coffee - it was amazing. The cocktails were well balanced, the wine selected for us that was not on the menu, the service, and the food were a perfect end to the day. With our table of six, we selected the Semi-set menu and were quickly served a delicious variety of spreads. With a different selection for all six of us, we experienced a variety of the small plates - all well seasoned, prepared, and plated. With attentive service at a relaxed pace - this is a fantastic overall experience - the food, the decor, and the staff who all made us feel special and yet, like family. It wasn't just going out to dinner on a Saturday - It felt like being on vacation. Wonderful all around - we can't wait for our next visit! read more

The best and authentic Syrian restaurant in the DMV area. The ambiance is absolutely stunning with imported mosaic and aesthetic classy vibes. The high ceilings, dimmed lighting (but not too dim), and endless photo ops make this place very desirable at first glance. The food and service is what drives it all home. The wait staff were excellent and extremely attentive. The menu has authentic levant cuisine and is delicious. I highly recommend visiting and expanding your palette! I look forward to returning 11/10 experience read more

See all