I love the food here, and the staff is courteous and pleasant to deal with. If you want good yummy…read morefood, this is the place to be.

Man something changed here... maybe some brand new Kurds in town? the food was great but here is my…read moreChatGPT conversation FYI. I can't recommend anymore just bc it was so filthy. We didn't get sick tho so if you want an adventure go and get you some. Almost seemed like they didn't have running water... if you think we are nuts for staying-- we have eaten here a few times before and it wasn't like this lol My convo w the machine: We were at a Kurdish restaurant last night and the table was filthy so I asked the waiter to bring us a rag to clean it and instead he brought us a plastic sheet to lay on top. Is it possible he misunderstood what I was asking? When he put the plastic down it was evident just how dirty the table was!! Yes -- it is very possible he misunderstood you, and the plastic sheet actually makes me think that's more likely than him thinking, "Yep, this table is filthy; let's just cover it." A couple things could have happened: If there was a language barrier, "rag" is a particularly easy word to miss. It's colloquial English and not necessarily a word someone learns early. "Can I get something to clean/wipe the table?" would probably have translated more clearly. In some Kurdish/Middle Eastern restaurants, disposable plastic table coverings are normal, especially for meals with lots of shared dishes, bread, rice, grilled meats, etc. So he may have understood your request as "we need something on the table" rather than "please clean the table." He may also have interpreted your gesture toward the table as asking for a tablecloth/cover, and thought he was solving exactly what you wanted. The hilarious/awful part is that putting down clear plastic apparently created a museum-quality display case for the grime underneath. If the table was genuinely covered in old food, grease, crumbs, etc., though, that's obviously a cleanliness issue regardless of the misunderstanding. The misunderstanding could explain why he brought plastic instead of a rag; it doesn't explain why the table was that dirty to begin with. So yes: I'd give him pretty good odds of having misunderstood "rag." I would give the table no such benefit of the doubt.

A & A was a fantastic foodie experience! Extremely fast and good customer service. The mood was…read morevery relaxing, calm place to eat lunch or dinner. Our food came out in a timely manner. We received alot of food for two people, everything was fresh and was seasoned well. You cant go wrong by choosing this place. I would definitely return if Im ever in the area again. Prices very reasonable also.

My family returned in January 2026 to enjoy a delicious lunch as a pit stop on our drive to…read moreBlacksburg, VA from northern VA. My two sons one again devoured their chicken / lamb kabob platters. This time, we tried the appetizer hummus plate (which is highly recommended). On Saturday afternoon around 1pm, the lunch service was excellent. The restaurant has a warm and cozy vibe. My wife and I ordered takeout sandwiches (gyro + chicken kabob) which were great. There's plenty of parking available in this strip mall across from the EMU baseball fields.

The strip mall exterior shrewdly conceals this garden of culinary delights from those who lack the…read morecuriosity to pursue them. We started with an order of dolma- grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice and cooked to just the right consistency- nothing was still crunchy, nothing was yet mushy. They vanished like djinn in the dawn, before I could get a picture. With them arrived our beverages- fountain drinks of the usual sorts. (Coke products.) As an Alan Parsons fan, I ordered The Pyramid - a homemade pita mounded with lettuce, tomato, homemade guacamole, brilliantly seasoned chicken cooked to perfection and served with rice, green beans, Muenster cheese and a marvelously spiced sour cream sauce. My Bride got the Loaded Greek- an Acropolis of fries, topped with a temple to the Muse of Gyros. Caramelised onions, red peppers, gyro meat, olives and tomatoes covered with feta and tzatziki. We split both dishes, enjoyed them thoroughly, and found ourselves sadly too full for dessert. The rice pudding and baklava combo is calling me to return... The total for this repast was a mere $34.42 before tip. More than reasonable, and just one more reason I'll be back!

We've been many times to this restaurant and, it never disappoints. We love Mediterranean food and,…read moreeat it whenever we get a chance. It's small, but worth every minute. Mediterranean food is very popular,but not many choices in this area. Wish they were able to move into a larger place.

I love this Halal store: authentic, good variety, fresh baby eggplant…read more (in season), delicious baklava, friendly and knowledgeable staff, and best of all, they always have my favorite Ahmad Cardamom Tea in a beautiful, reusable tin in stock at $7.99 !! Plus, the owner is always willing to let you try something new - a sample at little or no cost. All are welcome at this store and this is a great corner of Arabic & Middle Eastern culture in The Friendly City. Doc Chapman

Went tonight with my daughter who is a total foodie! The…read moreservice was very personal with our server knowing every detail. The managing partner also came by our table very casually and friendly- I just googled their bios and its very interesting. So I wasn't sure I would like everything we ordered- I only wanted the beet salad. It was amazing!!!!!!! We also had the dip trio which I liked the hummus best with yummy bread. My daughter, her friend and her mom LOVED the calamari and said it was light and delicious. Lamb kebob was tasty. Desert chocoholic was scrumptious and the lemon granita was light and interesting with homemade cotton candy that we laughed looked like ratchet barbie hair but tasted so light. Absolutely delicious!

The good: The Manti dumplings, service, and cocktails…read more The bad: The market fish. Stay away from it. Worst fish and shrimp I've never had.

If you enjoy Turkish food this place is one of our favorites. It's been our kids' first choices…read moresince they were little and has remained as such into young adulthood. Service is good and ambiance simple. Worth a stop just off the downtown mall.

I tend to go here with family when we visit Charlottesville and have other things to do in town…read more(catch a UVA game, movie, etc.). Even when they were very busy, the wait for a seat is rather short. It's mainly four-top seats but they can push together tables as needed. There's music always playing and not a lot of padding to soften noise so I'd call the location "average" loud. Downtown Charlottesville doesn't really do free parking. You can park at the next corner in open parking to the left or paid parking to the right. But we're talking $2 or so, not a bank-breaking experience and with lots of shopping across the street it's worth staking out a spot and then walking the area. What I like: The food is tasty. The appetizers are solid. There's a large enough menu that you can always try something new. And the portions are ample enough to share. What I'm not so fond of: The waitstaff spend a lot of time at the front scrolling on their phones. They aren't too keen on refilling your drinks either. I say this as someone who has eaten here about a dozen times. Also, I don't normally mind cameras, but there are enough blinking lights on cameras to make it feel more like a jewelry store than a restaurant. That said, if you are not in a hurry, want some good food in solid portions, and plan to do some shopping or window shopping downtown, this has been my go-to place for years.

Forget Cava, or Mezeh this is IT. I wish there was one near me up north…read more The food is fresh, and you can add whatever you would like. I love the falafel which can be hit or miss- taste, and texture was on point. A good variety of sauces or sides too. They even have beer! We came by here on our way to UVA hospital and were pleased with how fast and clean this place is. Their service was outstanding, the employees were friendly and personable. Will be coming through to support again for sure. Made good leftovers as well given the portion sizes

Great place to grab a bite. The staff is amazingly friendly and will walk you through the options…read more We almost weren't sure where to start. I ended up with the loaded fries and wrap with beef. The fries were delicious and though they're truly loaded, it's all balanced really well. It's a large order and enough to easily split with two people. The wrap is a good size and prices are good.

This place is buried off the street in a complex near the heart of the university. I ordered in…read moreadvance; it was a place you could eat inside or outside at, but nothing fancy and I was on the go so I was happy with my decision. The falafel wrap yielded a fairly tubular creation; adding hummus made it a bit messy as drippage would occur. The flavors were mild, but I did enjoy the hint of carmelization on the bread. I was a bit surprised that there were no fries on their limited menu; maybe that's fair enough to wherever they're from but falafel and fries is just such a classic combination to me. Regardless, a good meal but not the best one of this sort I've had in Charlottesville.

Dropped by on a Monday evening and it was pretty empty. I ordered the chicken rice bowl (added…read morefalafels) and the desert mix. Guy behind the counter was very friendly but forgot the falafel, I was full anyway but when I mentioned it he quickly reimbursed them. That was really nice! The food is quick and delicious.

The inside was beautiful- they weren't out of anything and the dining area looked well put…read moretogether. The food was so good and healthy as well, YES it is more expensive than Chipotle, but with everything combined it was worth every red cent that I paid. I even bought a cookie, which I know I'd never do if I was at a Chipotle.

Woke this place ! Little pricey ! Food pretty good ! I Order…read morethe chicken as a protein ! I Wes pretty good until I bit into some raw chicken . I was very shocked because all the other chicken was over cooked ! I even swallowed it before I knew it was raw ! Wow ! I wrote about three weeks ago and no reply ! I think they mixed batches of chicken in together ! I just wis this doesn't happen again .

I called in an order for a beef shawarma sandwich and side salad…read more The order was ready shortly after I arrived. The restaurant is quiet with music playing in the background, but not so loud that you cannot talk. It was very clean with tables spaced well enough that you do not sit right next to someone else. The food, I was happy to see that they used Romaine instead of iceberg lettuce in the salad, the dressing is vinegar based with oil and herbs. It was a nice side. The shawarma sandwich has a very nice complexity of flavors and textures. The smell and flavor of the spices are warming. I would order it again and I would like to try the chicken shawarma sandwich next.

Great food. We ordered a lot of mezze and were impressed with the quality and freshness of…read moreeverything. I would absolutely eat here again.