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    3.3 (17 reviews)
    Closed • 9:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Daniela E.

    This didn't really hit the mark... the food wasn't bad but honestly nothing that I would be craving to go back. We came on a weekend night and it was kinda dead. The drinks were horrible, for them having a limited menu of cocktails we thought the ones listed would be great but they were quite the opposite. The service was ehhh... again, nothing absolutely horrible (other than the drinks) but we were excited to try this place out & that excitement faded fairly quickly.

    Pollo enyucado
    Samantha L.

    Azara is a new physician-owned restaurant on the beltline that aims to combine more wholesome, healthy eating with a nice atmosphere. There were a lot of pros and cons so it's easier to break it down by category: Food: 5/10 Drinks: 8/10 Atmosphere: 10/10 Service: 10/10 The food is some mix of Spanish and Mediterranean-style tapas. We tried 10 items on the menu and the only thing we really loved was the pollo ancho, although it was inconsistent. We ordered a second pollo ancho and it had so much less flavor compared to the first. Overall, the food severely lacked seasoning which was disappointing. Some things tasted overcooked, like the salmon cakes and cauliflower steak, on top of needing more flavor. The Earth Rolls, Goat Cheese Puffs, and Saffron Pilaf were decent. The Mac and cheese lacked flavor, cheese, and any sort of salt. I would not recommend. The pollo enyucado is pretty much an empanada but it needs more filling inside. It was mostly just the dough part. Overall, I would not come back here to eat. You're paying premium prices for food that lacks flavor and isn't very filling. However, the atmosphere is great. It's very modern and has a classy vibe to it. In addition to the main dining area, they have an enclosed rooftop with a bar that is really nice. I would come back for drinks. I warn that the margarita is very sweet, though. We did not try other cocktails. We instead had wine and beers, but it was disappointing that for a brand new place, they were actually out of a bunch of the beers and wines on the menu.

    Sesame Crunch Salad( that was missing the tofu. Also the Avocado Tartine and Caprese Sandwich
    Michelle B.

    I dined here for lunch on a Friday around noon. The restaurant was empty, but the interior was beautiful and there was also very nice outdoor seating. We were greeted by our server, Eddie, and given both the bistro menu and the dining menu. However, we were told that we could only order from the bistro menu. Since I had reviewed the dining menu before arriving, it was disappointing to learn that there were only about 11 items available to choose from. I ordered the Sesame Crunch Salad, while my business associate ordered the Caprese Sandwich and the Avocado Tartine. The food came out as it was ready rather than all at the same time. When my salad arrived, I noticed it didn't include the tofu listed on the menu. I mentioned it to our server, who took the salad back to the kitchen. A few minutes later, he returned the same salad (which I had already begun eating) and explained that the chef was preparing the tofu and it would be out shortly. This felt a bit unusual to me, as typically when a dish is removed from the table, a new one is prepared--otherwise it's usually left with the guest. When the tofu was finally brought out, it was extremely hard and unfortunately inedible. Since we were nearly finished eating at that point, I chose not to mention it. My business associate said his food was okay, though he was also somewhat disappointed. Our server was very kind, but overall the dining experience could have been better.

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    Taina J.

    I really wanted to love this restaurant because I loved the wellness concept and making healthier foods at a nice restaurant, but I was left unsatisfied overall. My friends and I tried this place out and decided to order a round of tapas and drinks to start for the table. Our two servers were really sweet even when informing us that they did not have some of the beer and wine we ordered on hand--I didn't think too much of it since they've only been open for 6 weeks. For the tapas, we ordered the earth rolls, goat cheese puffs, salmon cakes, sweet corn ribs, mac & cheese, pollo enyucado, and the chimichurri cauliflower. We honestly were pretty disappointed in most of these items save for the earth rolls and goat cheese puffs mainly due to the lack of seasoning. The salmon cakes were severely under seasoned--it seemed like the chef heavily relied on the lemon juice and failed to focus on seasoning the salmon itself since it was bland, the sweet corn ribs didn't have much depth to it at all save for intense heat, the mac and cheese was really bland and seemed to not have much bechamel sauce since it wasn't creamy at all, the pollo enyucado seemed to barely have any chicken in it and was under seasoned, and the chimichurri cauliflower was really wet and under seasoned--it seems that they probably didn't allow it to dry enough before grilling it or the overcrowded it, which can steam it instead. The earth rolls and goat cheese puffs were beautifully made at least. We ended up ordering the pollo ancho and saffron pilaf as well since we were still pretty hungry. Thankfully, these two items pretty much saved the night! The pollo ancho was really well cooked and juicy, and it was packed full of flavor. Admittedly, I've had better saffron pilaf before when it comes to the overall flavor, but I still appreciated it along with the little extras like the dried apricots. Our group loved the pollo ancho dish so much that we ordered a second one. The flavor on the second one dimmed a little bit and was slightly overcooked on some parts, but we still enjoyed it. I probably would've rated this place lower if it weren't for the pollo ancho, the sweet servers, and how the owner stopped by each table to introduce himself and inform us all about his story and his vision for the restaurant. I'm not sure if this was just an off night or if they are just working out the kinks, but I definitely believe they should make some changes in how the chef prepares and seasons the food before I could consider returning.

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    Rochelle W.

    So it's my birthday weekend and I decided to have an engagement at Azara. I reached out online a week ago to make a reservation. No one ever got back to me. I called on Wednesday to make a reservation and was able to make one for a party of 10 on the rooftop. I got a call on Friday around 5 PM confirming my reservation for 8 PM. I get to the restaurant and I'm told that there is no reservation for me but they figure out how to make it happen anyway. I'm instructed to walk up the stairs and meet the hostess at the top of the stairs I get there. She takes us to what is supposed to be our table and she has us wait in the middle of the floor between the seats and the bar to find a table for us. She comes back, takes us to our table and it's dirty. There are glasses that are there that have been used from cocktails. We sit we have a server that comes in greet us about 10 minutes after us sitting and he tells us that he will get water I asked for no ice. He brings back five glasses of water to which only one has ice. I'm a little confused at this point. It takes about 20 minutes for us to get a menu. We had to ask our Server for the menu because he was nowhere to be found. We get the menus we wait about another 15 minutes before we can order cocktails and I noticed that our Server is attentive to everyone's table but ours he seemed a little overwhelmed. We order our cocktails they come we then about 10 minutes later order our food and it comes to us by a runner. Our waiter never came back to see how the food was he finally comes and asked if we want anything else at this point I'm so disappointed in the service from the time I walked through the door to the time I leave. I had a friend that had to leave because her parking had run out and we can't find our server once again. I have to literally get up go to the bar. Ask someone if they can find our server about 10 minutes later he finally comes. My friend ended up with a ticket because she went over the time that she was supposed to be in her parking space. The food was amazing. I was happy to have some options that were vegetarian/vegan because I am a vegan, but I'm a little taken back by the horrible service that I had. I forgot to mention that I am a professional chef and good service is so important to me, especially when I'm in an establishment that is absolutely gorgeous. Has beautiful views from the rooftop and it's packed with people. Don't know that I'll be back because the ambience, good views, and good food just isn't enough that is not the full package.

    Shani H.

    Tried this place on their grand opening night. I enjoyed the complimentary cava and the dip trio. I wasnt a huge fan of the other items I ordered (macaroni & Cheese and Salmon cakes). They lacked flavor. I might come back and try other items or go to the rooftop (it was closed for a private event).

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    Rumi's Kitchen - Small complimentary dish of walnuts, goat cheese, greens, and castelvetrano olives

    Rumi's Kitchen

    4.2(2k reviews)
    10.6 mi
    •$$$

    Last week I was in Atlanta for work and had a chance to grab dinner with a close friend. She…read moresuggested we go to Rumi's because of how good their food was and had told me about how they just renovated the new Sandy Springs location. Let me just tell you, that this recommendation did NOT disappoint. The moment I dipped my pita into the lamb hummus I already knew this was about to be one of my favorite meals and boy was I correct. From the lamb hummus, to the grilled veggies, the chicken kebob to the rack of lambs- everything was truly delectable!!!! Ofc we couldn't skip on dessert. We got the burnt honey pistachio cake that was both of our favs and the mahlab s'mores sundae that was also incredibly good. Our service was really great w/ our server giving us incredible recommendations. And the ambiance was so chic. The bar was truly stunninggggg!!! If you're in the Atlanta area and have a chance to check this place out, absolutely do not sleep on it!!!

    Yesterday, went to the restaurant to celebrate a family birthday for a late lunch. The upgrade to…read morethe facility is five stars. But, the line cooks/cooks/chefs and daytime manager failed. Our salad, vegetables, herbs, and wine were five stars, but the meats were all cold. We had to send all meats back three times. This is unacceptable in any restaurant. The manager did not apologize or even try to do anything. She failed. Our server/Asser was/is five stars. Great service, courtesy, and very professional. The review deserves to be one star, but due to the facility, server, and food is five stars, we had to rate it higher. The cooking team and manager failed miserably. So overall it's three stars max, until they can get their act together. Hoping to see improvement as we really like this restaurant and food... Sincerely

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    Yalda Persian & Middle Eastern Restaurant - persian restaurant in atlanta

    Yalda Persian & Middle Eastern Restaurant

    4.4(363 reviews)
    11.4 mi
    •$$

    So, on yet another day of my wife and I having no idea what we wanted to have for dinner we decided…read moreto let Google be our guide. Google pointed us to Yalda and I might be letting Google pick my restaurants for the forseeable future. Let's get into it! Location and Parking Yalda is located the bustling Aria Village in Sandy Spring, which is a small retail center that is home to quite a few businesses. Yalda offers valet parking or you can self-park for free in the garage. Venue and Atmosphere The restaurant was appropriately crowded on a Thursday night. It was warm that day so we opted to sit on the patio, which was almost full. The interior is beautiful. There's a semi-open kitchen - with a good view of the flames. The vibe teetered on between elevated and casual, either way you'd definitely fit in. Food and Drinks For drinks, my wife had the Mitra's Habibi which is a gin based cocktail and as always I stuck with bourbon had the Midnight Star. We started with the hummus and the Za'atar Labneh, both which were very good. The star of the show was the Soltani kabob we shared. It was marinated to perfection and cooked over the open flame. The basmati rice was fragrant and flavorful and paired nicely. We also shared the Shirazi salad, which added.a refreshing feel to the entree. Service Service was great. Our servers were professional and attentive. Verdict Always a lover of Mediterranean food, Yalda has definitely earned a customer in me. If you're ever in Sandy Springs pay them a visit. Until next time!

    We came here for a random Friday dinner…read more We had the branzino. I thought the fish was a minute too cooked. It came with the rice with potatoes and spices. The spices in the rice were overpowering and my partner didn't enjoy it as much. The potatoes were extra crunchy and a bit burnt... unsure if it was overdone or on purpose. It smelled like was it cooked in coconut oil. I would say 7 out of 10 overall. The lamb neck was recommended by the waiter. It was really good, slow cooked and the meat was tender. The sauce was unremarkable. The waiter gave us a house made spicy sauce and made this dish significantly better. I would say 9/10 overall. The hummus with the pickled mushroom was amazing. It was topped off with truffle oil and I just couldn't keep my hands off of it. I would say 10/10. I just want to point out the bill had a notice that says "tips are based on check prices after taxes" was confusing and unsure why would company charge tips on top of taxes. Our waiter was amazing so we didn't mind paying the extra but it really made us wonder about the company policy.

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    Main dining room, tons of windows and low lighting for when it gets dark (I'm sure it's beautiful)

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    Layaly Mediterranean Restaurant

    4.4(156 reviews)
    7.5 mi
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    Family-owned & operated
    Full bar

    Layaly Mediterranean absolutely knocked it out of the park! Every single dish we ordered was…read moreoutstanding. The za'atar chicken was perfectly seasoned and incredibly juicy, the lamb shank was fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor, the dip trio was fresh and delicious (you can't go wrong with any of them), and the grape leaves were some of the best we've had. What really made the experience exceptional, though, was our server, Camila. She wasn't just 5 stars--she was 10 stars. Friendly, attentive, knowledgeable about the menu, and she made us feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we sat down. Phenomenal food, outstanding service, and an experience that will absolutely have us coming back. If you're looking for authentic Mediterranean cuisine, do yourself a favor and eat here. Highly, highly recommend!

    Went there on a Sunday night for my wife's birthday. The place was practically empty, but you…read morecouldn't tell by the slow service. Overall, the best part of my meal was the old-fashioned. We ordered musakhan rolls, which were warm at best and really heavy on the cinnamon and or all spice. We also ordered grape leaves, hummus, batata harra and planned to share the lamb kebabs (or so we thought). The food was underwhelming, like seasoning and flavor. The lamb was overcooked and look like someone had eaten part of it before it made it to the table. We've been to several mediterranean restaurants but won't come back to this one. Don't believe the TikTok hype!

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    Mediterranea

    4.6(252 reviews)
    2.7 mi•Grant Park
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    Exceptional experience, this is a gluten free paradise. Everything on the menu is gluten free and…read moretaste isn't compromised. The restaurant has a beautiful rooftop patio that overlooks the park. Parking can be difficult to find. The service was superb. Highly recommended even if you're not gluten intolerant.

    TL;DNR Whether you're celiac or not, great place…read more Ramble: I have cousins in town who are celiac sufferers. I researched what was available between Buckhead & Dad's Garage & up popped Mediterranea. Turns out this is the safest celiac certified restaurant in Atlanta. The menu looked good so I booked us a table. Reservations early on a Saturday night aren't difficult. The place was packed by the time we came down and left. It was wonderful to see us all relaxed about the menu and they were so excited to order without concern or compromise. The freshly prepared food arrived. We ordered family style. The lasagnas were good. I preferred the mushroom to the turkey. There was a wonderful butternut squash risotto and a brisket dish, I think. I just remember that it was all really good. Not just good for being gluten free but good in its own right. The ambiance was calm, peaceful, and inviting. The weather was lovely so we opted to sit on the rooftop patio. It's not memorable. Our server was, once she decided we weren't as thick as we looked, became warm and friendly. She was great. I didn't envy her going up and down those stairs repeatedly. We took care to lump our requests and not rush her. I recommend it.

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    Tzatziki sauce, Hummus, Olives, and Eggplant

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    Aviva by Kameel - Atlanta - Complimentary cup of lentil soup while we were waiting in line

    Aviva by Kameel - Atlanta

    4.8(1.9k reviews)
    1.5 mi•Downtown
    •$$

    So this is a food hall situation but it's very small but this place packs a punch to me. There's a…read morecouple of other spots there but I've actually only been to a few of them and this is one of my favorites . You know where this is so you know that you're gonna have to worry about paying for parking because look at the area that you're in. Just keep that in mind but there are plenty of parking structures around . The service was great. The two women that were working the front were excellent and they helped me along trying to make my decision. They were super nice and friendly and definitely worth speaking to because of their friendly demeanor . Everything I've had here has been great, absolutely amazing. I'm really hard on Mediterranean food only because where I grew up it was easy to find Mediterranean food because so many people from that side of the world put roots there. Finding some good chicken shawarma was easy. I haven't actually found a lot of that around the Atlanta area but there are a few good ones. This one is solid and did not miss. I loved it and I would definitely go back. Chicken shawarma (platter) - so the platter comes with two sides and an entrée. Everything was good. The chicken shawarma was very good and flavorful and it was super tender and I love that because it wasn't like it was sitting there all day. It was something I would definitely go back for. I may even get a wrap next time but the actual platter served me really well and it was great. roasted potatoes - my first side was potatoes and it's hard to mess up roasted potatoes. You just season it and stick it in the oven I guess but either way they were very moist and you got plenty of them. They were seasoned very well Grilled veggies - the grilled veggies were pretty good. I mean I have nothing to complain about. They were vegetables and they were seasoned as well so nothing wrong with that but they were just vegetables. It's not like it was a main course kind of situation but for a side they were a really good side choice . Creamy chicken soup - now let me get to the star of the show. This soup is amazing to me. I don't know what it is about it. Maybe it has something in it but it is amazing. I could actually get a big bowl of it and call it a day. The soup is creamy and savory and has bits of the chicken in there so it's also seasoned very well. I don't know what it is about this soup but this soup is gold to me. In any event yes I liked everything I got, yes I would go back, yes the soup is amazing, all the things LOL. They have a rosemary chicken that is supposed to be the best seller but I didn't come for that. I would definitely try that next time. I was very satisfied with what I got!

    If you're looking for fresh, authentic Mediterranean food in Downtown Atlanta, Aviva by Kameel…read moreinside the HUB Peachtree Food Court is a must-visit! From the moment I walked in, Kameel made me feel welcome. His energy is contagious, and he genuinely engages with every customer, making everyone feel like family rather than just another order. That level of hospitality is hard to find and really sets this place apart. I ordered their best-selling Chicken Shawarma Wrap, and it absolutely lived up to the hype. The halal, hormone-free chicken breast was perfectly seasoned with Turkish spices, grilled with sweet white onions, and wrapped with creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanoush, fresh cabbage salad, tabouli, and tahini in their homemade wrap. Every bite was packed with fresh, vibrant flavors, and the portion was surprisingly generous. For dessert, I couldn't resist the Pistachio Baklava, and I'm glad I didn't. The flaky filo layers were filled with pistachios and lightly sweetened with organic maple syrup instead of refined sugar. Combined with 100% olive oil and a hint of rose water, it was rich without being overly sweet and made for the perfect ending to the meal. What I also appreciate is Aviva's commitment to quality and healthy eating. They cook exclusively with 100% extra virgin olive oil, use halal, hormone- and antibiotic-free meats, fresh local produce, and avoid processed ingredients. They also offer vegan and gluten-free options while taking care to prevent cross-contamination, making it an inclusive place for people with different dietary needs. The restaurant itself is clean, organized, and inviting. While the prices are a little higher than some food court options, the quality of the ingredients, generous portions, outstanding service, and incredible flavors make it well worth every dollar. If you're in Downtown Atlanta and craving Mediterranean cuisine, Aviva by Kameel is definitely worth a visit. Great food, generous portions, warm hospitality, and a dining experience that keeps you coming back. Highly recommended!

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    Aviva by Kameel - Atlanta - Seafood special plate. Sides: veggies and baba ghanoush (pita included) and a free falafel.

    Seafood special plate. Sides: veggies and baba ghanoush (pita included) and a free falafel.

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