Better than it had any right to be. This is essentially an unassuming dive bar deep in Homestead. Somehow, it is also an excellent Middle Eastern restaurant. Not everything was fantastic, but the overall quality of the food items we ordered was well beyond expectations. We ordered takeout, and our order was ready at the expected time. The only comment I'll make on online ordering is that the first available pick-up slot was about an hour after we placed our order. Plan accordingly. In terms of the food, we were generally impressed. The falafel plate was generally good, but not fantastic. The falafel was a little doughy and lacking in crunch or herb content. The pickled beets on the platter were a very nice addition. So a mixed bag. The mujaddara was excellent, with nicely caramelized onions. The musabaha was interesting and flavorful, but it didn't seem to survive the drive home particularly well. The fatoosh salad was good, with extremely crispy pita chips. That having been said, the lettuce was starting to wilt by the time it got home. Possibly unavoidable. The hummus was excellent, and the spinach and feta pie was fantastic. So generally good food, with a relatively small number of minor misses. Overall, this is a reasonable takeout operation. There were a handful of people enjoying the bar when we picked up our order, but I'm not sure I would opt for using the space as a drinking destination. read more

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I'm picky where I eat when working out of town so I went to Babylon to give it a try. Nice out of the way place frequented by locals...and don't let the looks deceive you! Inside you'll find some of the best Mediterranean food ever and a staff that will remember your face! If you're there when the two brothers are, don't be afraid to say hi. They are a hoot and a half! read more

Recently went to Babylon for my very first time. I was pleasantly surprised by how good the majority of the food we had was. For appetizers, we tried the homemade Hummus (which happened to be the very best I have EVER had), and the Baba Ganoush. This was my first time ever having that, and it was good. Also tried the meat stuffed grape leaves--excellent. I tried the Chicken Shawarma sandwich. This was very good. I really liked the garlic sauce that came on it, it had a great strong flavor, which I appreciated. Wish it would have came with french fries on the side covered in that stuff! After seeing my friends' Moussaka, I really want to try that next time I go. They swore by it and spoke extremely highly about it. The only thing I was ambivalent on was the cashew baklava. I found it very dry and tasteless, for my personal preference. I would not order that again, unfortunately--but again, that was a personal preference. Service wise, it was phenomenal. We loved our servers, and you can tell that they take pride in their food. We found the restaurant very clean, and can tell they take pride in that, too. read more

Babylon restaurant and bar - Chicken Shwarma Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

Neither of us wanted to cook this night, so we drove over to Babylon, where the server could not have been nicer. I got the lentil soup (delicious), the salad (good!), and the moussaka (enormous). My hubby got one of the platters. We will definitely come back the next time we don't want to cook! Gender-specific restrooms. Private parking lot. read more

Babylon restaurant and bar - Salad with feta cheese, spinach lentil soup, pita - Middle Eastern Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

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Great Mediterranean food. Friendly service. Nice bar atmosphere, and I plan on going back to Babylon as soon as possible.

I live in California, but let me tell you when I come to visit Pittsburgh -this is one of the restaurants I will not miss. The food is amazing and the staff is so friendly and makes you feel like you are valued. I love Middle Eastern and this was really one of the better places I've eaten. read more

Definitely one of the better restaurants in the Homestead area. The food is fairly simple but homey and reasonably high quality. Possibly a bit pricey depending on what you get. I got to try the plain yogurt and the gyro. I think the yogurt is homemade. Certainly seems that way. It's a little chunky, but I actually enjoyed the authentic yogurt and nice balance of creaminess and saltiness this had. Very good authentic yogurt. The gyro was pretty good as well. The wrapping was kind of subpar, but the meat was well made and the vegetables seemed to be fresh. Pretty okay sauce as well. It's definitely not the best gyro I've had in Pittsburgh, but it's not bad either. All in all, if you're looking for a good late night stop in homestead, this is a great option. Nice Mediterranean food served here. read more

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Could I get another star, please?? This magical food experience is the real deal, and an absolutely charming family from Iraq is behind it. Ignore the absolutely abysmal exterior (think old Pittsburgh bar) and the not-so-charming interior --- it won't matter one whit when you've tried the food. Heck, just conversing with the family - an adorable, spunky younger sister and two older brothers - is entertaining enough - especially the sister. She's a hoot. Just do yourself a favor & GO. The absolute must-have's: hummus (SO creamy and flavorful; some of the best I've ever had), baba ghanoush (WOAH - smooth, smoky and excellent flavor - BEST I've ever had); and the chicken shawarma sandwich -- INCREDIBLE! It was pressed like a panini and was just over-the-top flavorful. Easily the best I've had - and DC (where I used to live) has some good Iraqi food! Just wow. I had a falafel sandwich (rolled in pita - per usual) - and it was tasty, but that shawarma is unbeatable. We took home 2 dishes I wanted to try, and I just tried them for dinner. Sooo tasty. First - mujaddara: tender dark lentils with caramelized onions. Second: musabaha: chickpeas with fresh diced tomatoes, onions, tahini sauce - YUM! We wanted a spinach feta pie but weren't sure how well it would travel. No matter - we WILL be back. I can't wait. They're closed on Sundays and have specials throughout the week. This place is *very* special. Just try it! read more

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This place is a hidden little gem in the back side of Homestead. I had been meaning to check it out for a while but was a bit skeptical judging from the looks, it looks more like a local bar, which it is. But it also has great mid Eastern style door, I got a gyro and plate of baba and both were fantastic. They use real.pita breat for the gyro. And their baba is not as lemony as you often find around here, which was nice for a change. Ill definitely be back! read more

This was an amazing find via Yelp while shopping in the area. Don't be taken aback by bar scene when you walk in. The staff are super friendly. Everything we ordered was fantastic. The musabaha is a must try. I wish we hadn't jumped in and started eating it before we took the picture. It was so good. read more

Babylon restaurant and bar - Musabaha - Middle Eastern Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

My GF frequent this local establishment a lot. The food is good and the staff is very freindly. Kareoke night is a blast.

Middle Eastern food lovers will enjoy this Iraqi version presented in a pleasant bar setting with attached dining room. The food is delicious and very reasonably priced. Friendly family members provide personalized and excellent service. Take the short trip from the Waterfront shopping complex and the chain restaurants to try this local gem. read more

The food is delicious and the waiter was extremely nice. Will return soon. Authentic middle eastern. Total gem. read more

Babylon restaurant and bar - Chicken and rice platter with salad and hummus. Delicious. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

We were pleasantly surprised by Babylon. There isn't any ambiance nor curb appeal, but the service is very warm and friendly and the food tasted good. We learned that Babylon is a family-owned and run business, and the owner is even one of the cooks. We don't know if we'll ever find ourselves back in the area, but either way, I feel that I can recommend that *you* give it a try. read more

TLDR; The sauces were unmatched, the shawarma is to die for (I love it in sandwich form), try the spinach feta pie, and the restaurant feels like such a typical local bar but is SO MUCH MORE! The hospitality is outstanding and so was the food! Please don't go by what my photo looks like of the food! We always had started eating when we took it, and I dropped the rice It still looked delicious and tasted even better!! The chicken shawarma sandwich was sooooo flavorful, the chicken was juicy; I recommend getting extra garlic sauce to slather on there! We got the combo plate with rice, hummus, and baba ghanouj, served with the pita! The baba ghanouj was smoky and creamy but that hummus was some of the best I ever had. We also got the spinach and feta pie, also outstanding, especially dipped in all those delightful spreads! I would've gone back to the restaurant for the people! A guy I talked to at the bar area and he was so kind to us! He brought me extra spreads to try which I thought was so nice of him!! He made sure to tell me he loves their hummus. They treated us like friends and after a long day, we appreciated the loveliness of the people! Amazing hospitality and food- I would 100% go back! read more

Babylon restaurant and bar - Rice combo with baba ghanouj, hummus and pita, chicken shawarma sandwich with extra garlic sauce, and spinach feta pie - Middle Eastern Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

For anyone with gluten sensitivities, be aware that their white rice contains wheat egg noodles in it. Therefore, any dish on their menu that says it contains rice also has these noodles in the rice (which is not clearly marked on each food item), risking serious allergic food reactions. The service was good and the food was tasty, but this lack of disclosure to patrons is concerning. read more

First things first, that humus is something I will tell my future grand kids about. I've never tasted a humus so pure even in all my Mediterranean meals in LA. It was a clean plate with only 3 people eating out of it. It was that good. We took some to go. Summary: if anything, GET THE HUMUS. The falafels were both really good. Meat in the middle properly cooked and spiced with a sauce to accompany it. The fries were quality crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Both the lemoncello and green tea shots were of excellent build. Both Basem and Saman were excellent servers and bartenders. Giving a lot of suggestions and insight on the menu. It gets decently loud in the bar area, but the dinning area seems pretty well separated and far away from the main speaker for the jukebox. 100/100 coming back for the humus. Drinks were cool too. read more

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The food was excellent and our sever was attentive, funny and a joy to have serve us. Can't recommend them enough!

Stopped by here for some dinner and everything was fantastic. Falafel sandwich, and appetizer platter with hummus, grape leaves, Baba Ghanooj, and Tabboula. I can't wait to return. Please support this local business. Service was excellent! read more

Babylon restaurant and bar - Middle Eastern Near Me - Homestead, Pennsylvania

The Middle Eastern food at Babylon is amazing I've been daydreaming about that luscious Hummus and pita bread read more

Promised to give this place a thumbs up! Delicious from the hummus dip to the cashew backlava dessert. We all loved our food! Now the restaurant isn't very fancy, but service and menu were great. If a lamb dish or shish kebab was on your list, get over to the West Homestead spot that I think you'll want to come back to again, a hidden gem. Nice bartender too! Ps: don't serve cold red wine. read more

We had so much fun there with our God kids and their mom tonight. The food was delicious, the staff so friendly and accommodating. It's the kind of place where you feel welcome like you're with family. Thanks for having fun with us tonight! Can't wait to come back. read more

Babylon proves that good food is an extension of the soul. After hearing rave reviews about the food and service from family and friends, I had to experience Babylon for myself. I absolutely love Middle Eastern food, so I'm no stranger to the good, bad, and ugly of the cuisine in the Pittsburgh region. Babylon is hands down the best I've had. We ordered a number of items to get a true sampling of the menu (lentil spinach soup, mezza platter, sleek, and drinks) and all of them left us speechless (not an easy task for this crew!). As good as the food was, the service was even better. This is top to bottom a family affair, and their love and warmth can be felt in every corner of the restaurant. Miled was our server, and her kindness and attention to my senior guest, who suffers from memory issues, was beyond anything I could have expected. She went above and beyond to make sure that we felt cared for and included by this truly special family. Not only will we return, I will make sure that I share our incredible experience widely. Babylon is a must! read more

The best hummus i've eve had. sleek was fresh and flavorful. the service was excellent and prices very reasonable! not fancy, a casual atmosphere with dining room and a bar area. can't wait to return and try more food!! read more

Babylon is the perfect family owned restaurant and bar in all of Pittsburgh. They have the best middle eastern dishes and that's coming from a middle eastern person. What's even better is they have American food options as well. The service is beyond exceptional, the family that owns Babylon is genuine, very friendly, and definitely create an environment I plan to consistently come back to. It's also nice how the bar is in a separate room from the main dining area. They have an electronic juke box that you can play music from your phone. The overall ambience is great, and once again the food and service is EXCEPTIONAL. Vegetarian options: Many vegetarian options, such as tabouli and falafel. Parking: Plenty of parking on each side of the building. read more

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Have driven by many times and notice the tiny sign out front. A friend said that they had stopped in and enjoyed their meal. So stopped by this nondescript building for a takeout lunch. There were a few tables enjoying their meal and a friendly gentleman waiting on tables. He quickly took our order and then brought out some homemade Baba Ghanooj and hummus with some pita to sample while we waited. It was very good. My lamb shawarma sandwich was very tasty with an interesting homemade sauce and lettuce and tomato. The fries were very crisp and good. All in all, if you are in the neighborhood and looking for a good meal, Babylon is a good choice. read more

Absolutely amazing food and service! Smoky baba, smooth hummus and delicious falafel- the beer is cold and the prices are great! Will definitely be returning soon. read more

I've only ordered out, not in, but I can say the following without a doubt: 1. Babylon's hummus is garlicky goodness 2. The Mujadarra (sp?) is amazing, just the right spice, and healthy to boot. 3. The grape leaves are as good as anywhere else I've had them. Grape leaves vary significantly. I highly recommend getting the meat grape leaves if you eat meat, because veg grape leaves tend to be loose and mushy. Could do with a little more pita. The tub of hummus goes far. Never been to Chic's Place, but have ordered from Babylon. Keep it up, Babylon people. read more

Food was very good! Service was fast and friendly. Drink was delicious! Authentic Mediterranean cuisine

The atmosphere says cozy bar but the food makes me keep coming back. The couple that own it are friendly and knowledgeable. I'd take any recommendation that they offer. read more

Smoking is no longer permitted. The food and service were excellent. Will be back for sure to try more options from the extensive menu. Very veg friendly choices and lots of non veg too. Super fresh and tasty. Had the hummus, baba ganoush, baked kibbie and feta salad. Good portions. Need to sample more next time. Update: came back a second time and tried the spinach feta pie- much larger than expected and super delicious with just the right proportion of filling to dough. read more

Not fancy by anyeans, but delicious food and friendly staff. Prices are reasonable and there's a wide selection of Mediterranean dishes. I'll definitely be back! read more

My Mother and I had lunch here,today. Everything was very fresh and tasty. Service was very good. Would highly recommend. We will be back. There are so many things on the menu that we need to try. read more

Just ate there. Extremely friendly staff Food is outstanding hummus especially tasty Great value read more

Ordered takeout: gyro & grilled chicken skewer platter. I will definitely return for drinks and more food!

Always a great meal! Servers are always really nice as well! The place is a little deceiving when you first walk in you'll see quickly that's it's a cool little neighborhood gem. read more

Great food dive bar try the salmon amazing and love the roasted vegetable...some of the silkiest hummus I've ever tried

I won't waste my time with a huge review....... This place is Excellent! Everything I ate was perfect Humus is on a different level! Hall of fame humus! read more

Food and Service was excellent!! Middle Eastern food--something different for the Steel Valley! read more

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You have got to try it! I was shocked by the location and the outside. But, the food. Ah, the food! It was incredible!! Everything we ordered was fantastic. The owners are so friendly and helpful. The downside was the smoking. You can smoke in the bar and the smell makes its way into the dinning area. Not used to it-so that was a bit off for us. But, you cannot go wrong with trying Babylon. You will not regret the decision!! read more