I grew up on Middle Eastern / Mediterranean food. So while on a road trip with my boyfriend, we…read moreexcitedly pulled off the highway when we saw Istanbul Grill. In short: Tasty, but extremely small portions. Got the chicken shish kebab and also a garden salad with feta. Feta was an extra $4. Fresh but more of a large side-salad than a full salad. The chicken kebab lunch is listed in the menu as "kebabs" with rice, but there were only 4 pieces of chicken and about a 1/3 cup of rice. :( split with my boyfriend and we were like, "Well--that was a tasty snack." I felt obliged to let him eat 3 of the pieces so at least one of us had a semblance of a full meal. Not generous portions by any stretch for $30. Friendly staff and lovely decor. Definitely would not return though. I'm actually now irritated because the people next to us just got enormous portions. Wtf?

What a delightful surprise after an afternoon of skiing! The food was fresh and satisfying. The…read morechicken was slightly dry, but not offensive. The lamb was perfect. I ordered the chicken kabab and my husband had the lamb shank. For dessert, we ordered the oven baked rice pudding. It is served cold, however. This is a must visit when you're in town! They also sell other Turkish products like coffee, teas, doganay (spicy, fermented carrot juice), assortment of juices and Turkish delight. Thank you so much for sharing your wondering food with us.

This place is definitely worth visiting. Granted, it's nothing fancy but the food is fantastic…read more They just moved from a smaller location next door and it looks like they are still settling in to their new store. This is both a market where you can purchase Middle Eastern products such as olive oil, snacks, numerous types of dates, yogurts, etc. However, they also cook some amazingly tasty dishes that you can take home with you or eat in the store. Keep in mind, they only have about four tables if you want to dine at the store. The two guys who run the place are as nice as you'll find anywhere and explained what was in several of the dishes. I had the Shakshuka and Chicken Shawarma. I was blown away by how good the Chicken Shawarma tasted. Definitely the best I've had in NEPA. The Shakshuka was fantastic and it came with an entire bag Taboon Bread that was nice and warm. I ended up taking most of the bread home and will eat it with dinner tonight. I intend to try everything on this menu eventually and the next dish is definitely going to be Kabsa. Oh, and the also make cheesesteaks which at first I thought was strange for a mid-east restaurant but so many people have told me that they are one of the best they've ever tasted.

Amazing food and amazing place the food is the best I would definitely recommend and go backread more

This place is like a breath of fresh air in the mundane food scene at Wilkes Barre, PA. Writing…read morethis review gives me a nostalgic joy :) Except the shabby parking spots that are tough to maneuver during winter months, they don't have any other cons. This itself says so much about the restaurant. Food is consistently good, staff (including the owner) take the time to greet the customers & make them feel comfortable and service is very quick (Less than 20 minutes) My favorites were and still are falafel and mamoul cookies. In fact, I tried mamoul for the very first time here and got instantly addicted. They're shortbread cookies (made with a special impression) filled with either dates or fig paste. Not overly sweet and made with the right consistency, I highly recommend them. Prices are fair and although they have a dine-in area, last I checked, they allow only takeout. And, their timings are suitable for lunch and early dinner, so plan accordingly.

Stopped into Pete's Place to get a smorgasbord of Middle Eastern staples the other day. I like to…read moreget a variety of homemade dishes, sides, dips and ingredients there, including the pita bread and some of the candies, little treats and desserts that they carry from other parts of the world. The baba ghanouj is bangin'; that's the first place I ever tried it but anything I've had since then, just doesn't cut it. The baba ghanouj is light and fresh, unlike store-bought brands that can sometimes taste metallic or bitter. Add the meat pie for a well-seasoned update on the pasty we grew up with (apparently the Cornish pasty is a protected food in the EU, like champagne or asiago, who knew).

This place never disappoints! The meat is absolutely superb! I typically get a Gyro salad and it…read morehits every time. They're open pretty late too, which is awesome!

When I'm in Wilkes Barre I always try to stop here and get the "Twin" sub! Excellent cheese steak…read morewith two kinds of meat. People there are super friendly and always get great service. The place is laid back and casual, perfect for lunch or a quick dinner!

This is undoubtedly the best gyro I have ever had in my life. The meat, the tzatziki, the pita, the…read morefresh veggies ALLLL are amazing. They don't skimp you on quality in and aspect and the price for it is beyond worth it His spanakopita is neck level flakey and delicious as well. The entire staff is so fucking awesome. Notis is the man, his son Giorgi absolute dog and his son in law Hercules is okay If you ever see his truck while driving you stop your car immediately and go. If you see him at montage mountain or a market you make a b line to his truck.

The food is freaking amazing !! Must try you won't regret it. The food is fresh and delicious.read more

A very wide variety on the menu from sandwiches to dinners. Had a wrap and it was a generous…read moreportion, with natural cut fries. Large drink menu. Pretty atmosphere with the back room ideal for special occassions.

Very pretty restaurant inside. The food is super delicious and a lot of unique options. The drink…read moreselection is great, and good prices all around for the amount of food you receive. You will definitely have leftovers for lunch the next day.

Visited for lunch, great sandwiches and smoothies. Fun and friendly atmosphere. Also, a great…read morebrunch spot. Highly recommended.

Definitely one of the better brunch options in NEPA, with fun, quirky, eclectic decor…read more They do NOT take reservations and it can get busy, but we waited 5-10 minutes for a table for 2 on a recent busy holiday Friday around 1p. The extensive menu features a variety of brunch options, salads, and sandwiches. Their veggie options are a bit limited, but definitely present (ex: falafel salad, avocado toast), and many of the dishes feature unique combinations and homemade sauces/aiolis. I landed on the Smoked Salmon Avocado toast, which was fine. I was disappointed that it seemed to be made with prepackaged guacamole/avocado (I'm sure for cost reasons), and the bread was pretty thick so it was challenging to eat. Flavor-wise, it was solid, but I think I'll try one of the other, more creative options next time. My cousin chose their turkey sandwich and seemed to enjoy. It was large enough that she took half home! Our food arrived before our matcha lattes, so we wound up asking for to-go cups. The matcha itself was delicious, though sweeter than we anticipated (in retrospect, we should have realized that a "white chocolate lavender matcha macchiato" would be pretty sweet!).

Always great food and friendly service with a smile. Very clean. Reasonably priced! Will definitely…read morebe back!

Nothing compared to tony Luke's at the casino a real Philly cheese steak!!!! or other cheese steak…read moreplaces in the area. Dry meat most the time and stale bread. Send them back to culinary school!!!! same people that own king of king of gyros place at square but I will admit it is cleaner than the dirty gyro place. Also I don't respect owners that don't give tips to their employees That's called stealing and is pathetic and against the law!!!!!

Delicious pizza and big portions. Excellent service. Amazing overall. Only kosher sit in eatery in…read morethe neighborhood

Horrible experience. Ordered one meal. It took a very long time, we asked about it, then waited a…read morefew more minutes. When it finally came out, it was burnt and disgusting-basically inedible. I appreciated that an employee apologized and gave us a refund.

This place serves some of the best food I've had in a while It's a true gem and wish it had more…read morereviews. People show some love for this food truck! The owner Ayub is super friendly and serves hot and yummy food every time. I am a regular here and mostly go for the rice platter with hal & samosa, but have tried mostly everything on the menu Recently tried the samosa Chaat and it blew my mind! Very reasonable prices and expect to wait for ~20 minutes if you go during peak lunch times. Ordering ahead is certainly recommended. Since the food truck is located in a gas station, there's not much parking spots available except for the ones at the back. So, takeout is recommended.

always a pleasure here. fast service, super polite. 10/10 I recommend asking for the chick peas and…read moreextra hot and white sauce if you get a platter