Honestly, this was one of our best experiences in Dallas food wise and service wise. The basil…read morehummus and muhammara were tasty and fresh. The fresh baked pita was wonderful. The Greek salad was so colorful and had a perfect amount of dressing on it. The beef dumplings were pan fried perfectly, and the sauce on top was an excellent addition. The chicken tawook presentation was lovely and the chicken and sauce were great. The lamb stuffed ravioli was small and could've used more flavor. The drinks were good as well. The ambiance was perfect.

Babel Dallas Mediterranean cuisine located in the Oaklawn…read moregayborhood of Dallas Texas. The experience begins outside as one approaches the the entrance you are presented with a towering structure beckoning of early 700 BC a presence of stature fortrice weathered forbidden access this is a solid over arching metal and wood door a gate a portal heavy yielding only to the worthy and adventurous. The balance of strength gave me access to a billowing cloth surely to forbid the weathers of the day from access but permitting human solice. This is Babel. The parting of the tatters of my day are quickly released and a respite begins with a pleasent voice welcoming. This hospitality comes from Jasmine who with the pleasentry of a professional and the kindness of joy welcomes. I was caught alight as I arrived a full 30 min prior to my appointed fortunate that Jasmine set aside and quickly assured me she would find me a place to rest and ralax. The entry space is comfortable with a full height exposure bright mutted decore which adds to the name and cuisine vibe. Jasmine showed me to a well appointed white linen table simple clean lines and a matching simple service. Jasmine was quick to notice the table lumination needed to be addressed. She quickly suggested checking my hat and coat. This is always a plus in my book. The space with its tall ceiling and wide open space invoked a sense of the Mediterranean scene. There is a full service bar and a glass walled private dining space over all the main floor can accommodate approximately 109 guest comfortably. The atmosphere was dim to the perfect tone with the table lumes back lit by the wall and over head glow. The music was modern mix with a hint of the traditional modif to taste. This evening I was to be guided by Server AaLijah a recent transplant from Pennsylvania Lennox city. I appreciate when the service allows for a period to appreciate the wine list and the menu. Not rushed but observed. Upon reviewing the wine list of which covered the broad compliment from bubbles to reds and whites from a global selection. I decided on a bottle of bubbly as i always recall by ZaZa when there is champagne always do champagne or proseco in my case. The menu was well thought out not over optioned just the correct balance and broad selection to complete a seven course if the guest so pleased. The entrys covered a lovely Lamb thru to chicken and two womderful fish offerings. I was looking for lamb as this fair has not arrived in the area. As i sat quietly inhaling the experience i settled to observe the other guest. There was a large party of 15 smartly dressed i quickly noted the guys i would flirt had the opportunity arised but sadly they were engaged in a birthday gathering. The majority of the other 12 tables were couples or just friend celebrating. I sat enjoyed my bubbles and light reading thanks to Jasmine the table glowed. The staff moves quickly each carefully scanning the floor eyes up quick to ensure every guest was cared for. Bubbly is really best served cold my glass was changed out and refilled just as the pre course arrived my favorite broiled Brussels in a dark char glaze heaven. Yes bubbles a book little music laughs joy and brussels delicious. The tall flute was taken away and my primary was they in front of me a beautiful raw lamb with jullie vegetables asparagus another flute of bubbles and brussles. It is best to order the bottle of bubbles over the glass says ZaZa so i comply i appropriate how the AaLijah changed out my flute and filled fresh. The lamb was perfect the gastronomic was memorable the brussels perfect. AaLijah figured my weak spot and offered up a Bruled Terramasu with ice cream. There goes my gym gains. She surrender the bubbles into the flute and this was the lead to the end of my perfect lamb bubbles and brussels at Babel. AaLijah o begged of the desert to a desert escape bag my secret endulgence later tonight. I gave my best to AaLijah a new comer to Dallas shared the excitement of Oaklawn and baid good night as i noted the Babel at closed 30 minutes prior but the main floor was still full of life laughs and music. As i made my way to the entrly Jasmine inquired as to the evening as she already had my cap and coat. The large billow cloth protecting those who were gathered within was parted i peered out into the dark star filled evening the valet smiles shares a farewell and my evening at Babel is history. When you have a weekday evening Babel

service is great and the food is delicious. the best Mediterranean food I've had in dallas. the…read morerestaurant is also gorgeous.

Incredible family-run Turkish and Mediterranean restaurant. Unpretentious exterior, dreamy…read moreinterior. Welcoming and attentive service, made us feel as dinner guests at their home! Exceptional were ALL the dishes tried. Stellar tastes and textures to Alania's specialties of "Pink Sultan Mezze", "Stone Oven Lahmacun", and, "Adana Kebab". Memorable also is to end another perfect evening by sipping their "Turkish Tea"! CHEERS!

Enchanting and uplifting restaurant with such fresh food choices! Amazing vegan options and the…read morehummus is super yummy. Our server Sebastian was awesome! Always great to see Duygu also, she is so sweet! We love this spot! :) The drinks are so delicious also! Beautiful vibes!

My husband and I stopped here for a lunch date while I was in Dallas for the weekend, and it ended…read moreup being the perfect break from the heat after a morning of shopping. I started with an Old Fashioned and an order of tzatziki as an appetizer, and both were excellent. The tzatziki was fresh, creamy, and full of flavor, making it a great way to start the meal. The atmosphere was welcoming, service was pleasant, and it was a great spot to relax before continuing our day. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu if I'm ever back in Dallas. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

Easily the best meal I've had in Texas…read more From start to finish, the experience was incredible. I arrived about 40 minutes before closing and still received stellar customer service. I sat at the bar, and the bartender, Stephanie, was just absolutely wonderful. So welcoming and so hospitable and she makes one hell of a gin lemon drop martini. I already knew what I wanted by the time I sat down. I started with the whipped eggplant which was absolutely divine. It's fluffier and lighter than hummus and... Well, I think I actually prefer it over hummus. And I love hummus! This dish was so simple but so good. Lightly but intentionally seasoned, whipped to fluffy perfection and served with some chewy, hot puccia bread (if you don't know what that is, just think if lavosh and roti had a love child... it's kinda like that). I could have eaten just that and been perfectly happy. Fortunately, there was more to come. I ordered the Alaskan halibut and Stephanie asked what temperature I wanted it prepared at. I thought that was a question only reserved for tuna steaks. Fortunately, she recommended medium-well and that was a great choice. It had a gentle crust on the outside and was perfectly chewy and delicious on the inside. The tomato sauce underneath it was divine and the diced pears were a surprisingly good flavor and texture addition to the dish. Don't knock it until you've tried it. I never would have put tomato sauce and pears together but oh my goodness.... It was incredible. Keep in mind that I received both this incredible food and this outstanding service shortly before closing time, when most other establishments would be winding down and getting ready to wrap up for the evening. I have to reiterate that this was the best meal, and the best dining experience, I've had during my time in Texas. If you are anywhere near this restaurant, it is well worth a visit.

My friends and I tried this restaurant for the first time last night and I can't say that any of us…read morewere impressed or would return. First, group reservations of 5 require a credit card to hold ($25 each), fine. The restaurant looks lovely, money was well spent on the decor, outdoor patio and bar area. They were out of the filet mignon and fish, which four of us wanted to order- and it was only 6:30pm on a Saturday night! So you're basically forced to each pasta and pizza. It feels like they are really cheating out with overpriced lesser dishes. My friend promptly returned his drink, which was recommended by the waitress- a combination of red wine and tequila?! The fig and arugula pizza was good, nothing crazy, the short rib pasta was good, nothing crazy but needed more spice, the asparagus was fine., nothing special. The final act that ticked us off was when the charged my friend $16 for bottled water for the table, which none of asked for, the waitress explained that she was expected by the owner to serve it. The table was never told and was not provided a filtered water option- this is something they automatically charge without asking! Only after disputing the charge vigorously did they remove it. There is paid parking across the street or free if you can find a spot on the street- good luck! Verdict: Disappointed

I went into Caffe Lucca hearing mixed reviews. As soon as you walk in, you feel like you're in a…read morecute little Italian town. I was obsessed with the vibes of the place! I started out with a dirty martini and eventually transitioned to a French wine. Both were good! They also brought out an artichoke olive veggie dip with lavash to start, which was nothing crazy. Then we ordered the Tradizione as an appetizer. The risotto balls were a little small, and they could have had a bit more flavor. For our entrees, we got the Al Ragu Della Nonna Siciliane, which was good but nothing out of this world. My main was the Timballo Alla Vodka, and I was so surprised by this pairing! The chicken marsala sauce was a tad too sweet, but I loved it with the vodka rigatoni on top. The pasta was a little overcooked, but the flavor was definitely there. I never would have thought to pair these together! The service was a tad slow, but other than that, we really enjoyed our experience. My friend, who studied abroad in Italy, enjoyed the food as well. I would love to come back to try more things on the menu, but I would definitely order the Timballo Alla Vodka again!

I tried Caffe Lucca recently as it just opened up in the Knox/Henderson area and the experience did…read morenot disappoint. They offer a Sicilian style Italian menu with a great selection for any and all diners' palettes. For starters we tried the Carte di Nusica e Crudite: Ceci Hummus, Caponata-Ganoush, Olive, Artichoke, Anchovy Tapenade, and Poblano-Muhammara served with crispy thin pita-like chips. It was ok, but a bit lacking in flavor overall. Main dishes: We ordered the Al Ragu Della Nonna Siciliane- consisted of Berkshire Pork slow simmered with plum tomato, wild Sicilian oregano, fennel seed and fresh bay leaves. Additionally we also ordered the Saffron - La Bomba Rice, which was a risotto style scampi with piselli, calabacita, parmigiana, and butter/herbs. I thoroughly enjoyed both of these pasta dishes, but my favorite was the risotto as it was very light and refreshing and reminded me of a Spanish paella with the shrimp and rice sautéed together. For drinks I ordered the Ruby Red Spritz which was just alright as a cocktail, but I expected it be more refreshing and the flavor to be more punchy. Also the color was very faint pink, not red at all. In general, I recommend trying this place out as the atmosphere is very cozy and intimate and the menu items are very flavorful for the most part.

1. Amazing food. I had the salmon kebob. The rice reminded me of Mediterranean rice that I ate when…read moreI was a teenager from a family who owned a Mediterranean restaurant. It was delicious. My mouth waters when I think about the dinner - and our visit was a month ago! 2. Husband had the lamb burger. He still hasn't stopped talking about how good it was. 3. The service was excellent. The waiter was SO polite, SO well dressed. I felt like I was in a fancy European bistro. 4. Which brings me to the ambiance. I felt a tad under-dressed. We were not planning on going there, it was a random choice. (A great one, mind you!) We had dropped my son off at the airport and were waiting for his flight to take off, so we decided to grab sthg to eat. It was a little fancier than a "cafe," in my opinion. Beautiful tile floors - the name of the restaurant was right there in the foyer (on the floor). Fancy. Lovely. Delicious. We'll be back next month. Bringing the mother-in-law this time!

Excellent meal on a Saturday evening. Stopped by with the family and a friend visiting from out of…read morethe country. The restaurant is located in a complex that is pretty busy, and parking is pretty tight. I would recommend parking in the garage behind the restaurant or trying to snag a spot in the Trader Joe's parking lot. We made reservations on Saturday morning for Saturday evening, and the restaurant was busy but not too packed. Our server was attentive and very helpful. The ambiance is very nice, and the restaurant is decorated pretty well. We started with several appetizers and a couple of cocktails. We got the lamb meatballs, the hummus, the calamari, and the roasted cauliflower. All of it was delicious. For entrees, we got the adana kebab, the salmon kebab, and the cheese pizza thing (forgot the actual name!). All of it was delicious but the Adonna kebab was amazing. The Salman in kebab was a little bit dry and overcooked but still tasty. We will definitely be back and hopefully in the future, we can sit on the patio when the weather is nicer.

Great service and ambience! Thank you Marcello! Will always come here when I'm back in Dallas!read more

If I could rate it higher, I would! One of the best dinners I've had in my life! We got the chicken…read morekabobs, baba ghanoush, grilled veggies, saffron rice, pita, and baklava. Every single dish was PERFECTLY cooked and seasoned. The chicken and veggies were seasoned with just enough spices where it had a slight kick, but not overpowering at all. A perfect balance to bring out the natural flavors of each item. The pita was perfection! Soft and warm, with a slight char on some of the pieces, which added such a beautiful bite with the hummus. Speaking of hummus, the Izmir hummus was silky smooth and incredible. I've had a lot of restaurant hummus and this one was MILES in ahead of them. It also paired beautifully with all of the other items. A flawless base. I cannot wait to come back here! Marcelo was an amazing waiter and even gave us recommendations for next time.

Mid Size restaurant with plenty of both booths and standard tables in the center. A bar is at one…read moreend of the room and the ambience is warm somewhat modern but simple and chic. Rishi took our phone call and ensured that we had a table waiting for our group of three when we arrived. The restaurant was about 50% full when we got here. The menu was varied and ready to accommodate small groups or individuals as well as family style options for larger groups. It took around 15 to 20 minutes to get the appetizer. The staff was apologetic however little curious, considering the fact that the restaurant was not that busy. For an appetizer, we ordered the roasted cauliflower and the flaming Saganaki. Both of which were delicious. Then followed that with a Mediterranean salad (not realizing that our entrees came with salads, lol). And for our entrees: Mediterranean Moussaka, chicken kabob for the kiddo and the 24 hour braised lamb shank for me. Dessert was the Kunafa- a new flavor explosion like I had never experienced before. Now, the food was tasty, very tasty. However in speaking to Stan, the owner, they pride themselves on Himalayan hospitality. And while I've never been to the Himalayan mountains, nor Nepal, I now have this uncanny desire to visit that region if the service is even a fraction of what I have received tonight! From wonderful suggestions, to a small scoop of ice cream for my son, and several flavors that we were able to just sample and try based on his pure excitement about sharing the flavors. This was just a fantastic experience, all around. 10/10 would recommend 10/10 will be back.

Ambiance: they have a beautiful bar that acts as the central focal point of the room. There are a…read morehandful of tables in the restaurant, making it perfect for groups of all sizes. Service: My friend and I sat at the bar area. The bar tenders were friendly, but the service was a bit slow. We waited about 10 mins to get our check after requesting it. Additionally, I ordered a refill of my drink, for the waters to be refilled during our stay, but neither came. Food: The food was good! I had the chicken kabob with grilled vegetables. The saffron rice didn't taste fluffy and fresh IMO.