Excellent food that fed a bunch of jacked up pro wrestlers performing in town over 3 days. Amazing taste. Supreme service. Authentically delicious. -I|I read more

The food was very good and the woman at the counter was very friendly. Everything was very fresh and tasty..the chicken shawarma was shaved right off the vertical broiler and seasoned nicely. It came with a choice of barley or rice, which was nice and a small portion of either hummus or baba ganoush. It was very busy at the Market for Friday lunch. The outdoor seating is wonderful and I'll miss that when it gets too cold to sit outside. read more

Baghdad Restaurant - The Bowl choices - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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I'm fully obsessed with their chicken shawarma! As a platter or as a bowl, it's always full of flavor that hits the spot. Their fries are also perfect, with just a little crunch to them. The portions are a very good size, I usually have leftovers! The staff prepare the food very quick and they are also super great about recommending items on their menu. read more

I've walked by this restaurant many times without stopping but this time I decided to stop for lunch. I never had Iraqi food before and wasn't sure what to expect. I was impressed. The staff helped me navigate a rather extensive menu. I finally settled on an Iraqi taco consisting of lamb and baba ghanoush. They included a complimentary bowl of lentil soup. It was a different and delightful experience. I will definitely be back to explore more of the menu. read more

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I got the beef shawarma with rice (came with half the plate lettuce underneath) Nice presentation, I'm unsure of the sauces on top, wish they were optional but over all very moist and a good meal. Little pricey, $17 for one plate read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Beef Shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Reliable. Delicious. Comforting. Fresh. My friends and I love Baghdad, it's a staple for trivia nights and game night when we're at the market. Employees are always friendly and happy to answer questions. The Shawarma is always a good choice, sides like dolmas and any dips are great too. The entire menu is fantastic! I recently got the hummus with chicken swarms and ugghhh-so good! Could be a cheap ($10) entry or an app to share. It was comforting but still light with fresh veggies and satuating with the delicious chicken. read more

So if this restaurant has a great menu and a staff that puts on a beautiful presentation of the food. They can answer all the questions about the food, good products for vegetarians as I had some excellent Falafel with fresh baba ganoush and hummus read more

I had the Arabic Chicken SAJ. It was good. Glad I tried it. I love pickles so the pickle taste didn't bother me, although it's so pickled that it got to be too much towards the end. I couldn't finish it. The garlic sauce is very strong too. This definitely has lots of flavor. Like exploding with it. I wouldn't personally order this again, but it was good and I'd be down for eating here again. The line was long, busy, and constant.... But does move fast. Fries didn't have much flavor at all. read more

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This vendor is a great staple at the Salt City Market. I love their falafel and I get a side of tzatziki to dip it in. They have great sauces. Also tried their gyro which is quite tasty and the chicken shwarma salad which was nice and filling. The service could be a little more friendly but they are attentive and efficient. I love their sign it has a really nice look to it. I once got to try their knafeh and it was something I never had but really enjoyed. read more

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In the are for work. Went to Salt City Market for lunch. Good selection of food and all seemed good. Tried the Iraqi chicken Saj sandwich with fries and a side of garlic sauce. Overall very happy as it was fresh, tasty and exactly what I ordered. Would like to go back and try a few other dishes. read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Iraqi chicken saj with fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

My favorite middle eastern food restaurant in Syracuse. Consistent excellent quality ingredients and preparation, super quick and at a price lower than what it would cost to buy all of the ingredients at the grocery store to make yourself. I've never been disappointed ordering from the Baghdad Restaurant. read more

Go here. It's located in a co op eatery. The food is amazing. Whenever we have to go into Syracuse it's our favorite stop. Seating is open style. The coffee shop/bar in there is pretty great too! 10/10 service never have I been disappointed. read more

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A very tasty kofta with a large salad and rice accompaniment. Service is friendly. Complimentary lentil soup is excellent too. Reasonable prices. read more

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THE FOOD IS O.K., BUT THE BAKLAVA IS AWFUL ====================================== My husband and I stopped in for lunch on Monday, April 1, 2024, and apparently the joke was on us. We had been there before and I liked the falafel dish the first time, but I'd never order the chicken shawarma sandwich again. It was nothing like the photo and was not cut up. Just one long overly soggy sandwich. My husband liked his gyro sandwich. The big mistake was ordering the baklava. It was old and not edible. We told the manager who did nothing to rectify the situation. He did not offer a refund or anything for the bad baklava that we returned. read more

Located inside Salt City Market, these were some lovely platters of goodness. I was in the area recently and we had just arrived from a cancelled flight, airport switch, and general insanities. Luckily this was near our hotel and we were looking for some tasty and hearty eats! We ordered the mixed shawarma (beef and chicken) and the special of the day which was Cream Chicken (similar to a chicken katsu/schnitzel-fried). Both platters came with rice, pickled veggies, and sauces. I think for next time I will ask for sauce on the side because there was A LOT of sauce. Everything was seasoned pretty well and was hot and fresh. Portions were awesome since we were HUNGRY...ok borderline HANGRY. They have a nice variety of drinks/sodas in glass bottles. I tried the mandarin orange flavor and the berry one---I would pass on the berry one next time because it was very reminiscent of prune juice. Would definitely eat here again. read more

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Hidden gem in the heart of downtown Syracuse. Great food , great price. Friendly service. I will be back .

In 2014, owner Firas and his family relocated to Syracuse as refugees when war came to their home of Baghdad, Iraq. Firas went on to cook at several Middle Eastern restaurants in the city such as Byblos and Red Olive before opening Baghdad in Fairmount, and then relocating to Salt City Market when they opened in 2020. The wife and I love Middle Eastern/Mediterranean food. It is literally some of my favorite food to eat and we've eaten at almost every Mediterranean spot in CNY, so naturally we had to try Baghdad as well when we got the chance. I tried a shwarma plate while the wife got a falafel plate. Everything was great. My only SMALL complaints is that I wish their rice was seasoned and I also would've liked more sauce on my shwarma. The Mediterranean sauces are always the BEST parts of the meal for me and I would've like a little more on my dish. We'll definitely return in the future. read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Chicken shwarma plate with rice - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

This was one of the first places I got to eat in Syracuse on my own - wandering through Salt City Market, I was pulled in by the smell and then the sight of the plates headed out from orders placed. Everything I have tried here is great with one exception: the fries are not my favorite. Easily avoided and easily solved. You can't go wrong picking something off of the menu here but I'm particularly fond of the falafel. Service is counter-based like much of the market and your little pager will go off before you know it. read more

Slowly but surely, I'm tasting my way around the Salt City Market. A few months back, on a whim, Baghdad was my latest culinary excursion. Syracuse is home to many excellent Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants (way more than you might expect for CNY), but it seems like Baghdad can hold its own. I stopped in around lunchtime and ordered the falafel sandwich. Service was a schosch on the slow side, but I think this was just my timing. Most of the staff was trying to take a lunch break, so there was a tiny wait, but by no means was it excessive. The portion size really impressed me. For $5, you get a really generous long sub (think baguette-length.) The bread wasn't homemade and seemed more American than Middle Eastern. I suspect this is because the restaurant is still pretty new-- maybe when they have their footing a bit more they'll make their own bread, or more likely, upgrade to a local bread-- goodness knows the city has several. The falafel was a good consistency and wasn't dry. The toppings were basic but tasty. My meal was very filling for not a lot of money. I'd stop in again, and would recommend it to friends. read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Falafel sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

My husband and I shared the Gyro Lamb Iraqi Saj with Fries as one of our choices while we were at the food hall. We loved the gyro. It was a bit of a different style than ones you may have had from other countries, but it was delicious nonetheless. I wouldn't get the fries again - they weren't cooked all the way. read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Gyro Lamb Iraqi Saj with Fries | Instagram: @telephonesmoothie - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Yum ! Ok I cannot leave that short a review and expect you to feel the experience. Love the vibe at Salt City, the comfy rocking soft seats by the window, the curvy metal chairs that are way more comfy than they look, the fun upward seating with pillows, the market that has way better drinks than your average soda and healthy ones too, the many options for food which I find so difficult to choose from as I am finding each to be as good as it smells and looks. So today we chose Baghdad both getting the beef shawarma with rice and salad. For a slight upcharge I went with tabouleh for my salad as it is a favorite of mine and it was the best I have had with the mint popping through the tart lemon dressing over just the right amount of tomato and bulgar. The shawarma was many thin slices of seasoned beef over the tender bed of rice drizzled with sauce. A side of tzatziki added because it's so good of course. We picked up drinks at the market topping off our mid afternoon Linner with leftovers to go and no room for dessert this time. The staff were warm and friendly. We will definitely be back to try other dishes and other spots. read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Beef Shawarma with tabouli - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

We were touring around Syracuse for antique shops, and found this eclectic mixture of restaurants! Three of the four of us ate here, and really enjoyed our meal. The service was great and the food was delicious. read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Part of Salt City Market, this restaurant serves fantastic, authentic middle eastern fare. I had a chicken shawarma wrap (they do real shawarma on the spit). The meat was juicy and tender and the wrap grilled well. Meat was seasoned and had some pickled veg inside. The fries were hot and crisp. They have traditional plates of beef, chicken, and lamb. They also have falafel, hummus, salads, kebabs, authentic middle eastern drinks, and more. Reasonably priced. Fast and friendly service, fresh and tasty food. Salt city market is a bright, airy open space with tons of seating and many vendors, so if you or someone in your party isn't feeling this vibe, you can all find something to make you happy. read more

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Tried this place the other night on my day off in Syracuse. Definitely a solid 4. Had the chicken shawarma salad with a side of baba ghanoush. My food was good. If I lived there I would most definitely go back often. read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Chicken Shawaram salad - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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We were so impressed with Salt City Market that we came back as we were passing through Syracuse again. There are so many wonderful options it's hard to choose what to order. We wanted to circle back to try Baghdad. The week before we were drooling over the chicken, beef and lamb shawarmas that were cooking. We arrived late on a Saturday afternoon in time for an early dinner and were sad to hear that all the varieties were already sold out. Definitely a bit disappointing but understandable since they looked and smelled amazing. We ordered the beef kebabs which came with a plate of rice and some pickled veggies and a yogurt sauce. The food was cooked quickly and was very fresh. The meat was tender and utilized a wonderful assortment of spices. The veggies and yogurt sauce were nice complements and played off the seasoning. This was a very generous potion and fed 2 hungry people. The prices were very reasonable. I would absolutely recommend you stop by. read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

This is mostly a market that serves a limited food menu. Shawarma and Falafel sandwiches, among a few other items that are incredibly delicious! Bakery items are also a must to try - ask about the fresh bread and definitely try the baklava - best I've ever had! Or just sit and have a cup of Turkish coffee and a small pastry. The owners are the absolute nicest and most welcoming people you'll Have the pleasure of meeting. Very casual, welcoming atmosphere. read more

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Yum! Seriously every bite was delicious. Tried out Baghdad this past Friday and the food was delicious. I went with the gyro meat platter with salad and rice and a side of garlic sauce. The platter also came with tzatiki sauce too. First off the sauces were nice and flavorful and fresh. The gyro meat was nice, tender and flavorful. So good! Rice was also nicely seasoned, and the salad was a perfect accompaniment. Can't wait to go back and try more food from here. They are hitting it out of the park! read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Gyro platter to go! Lots of food! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Finally got a chance to check out the Salt City Market and started my first eating endeavor at the Baghdad restaurant. Outside of needing to figure out how to expeditiously move customers in and out, the wait was long but the food was good. For a mid day lunch the choices included 3 appetizers: Bulgar Kibbeh, Vegetable egg roll, and the eggplant salad. Hot out of the oven the Bulgar Kibbeh had a nice crispy outside with warm beef inside. There was a hint of nutmeg which offered a nice flavorful combination. Next up the Vegetable egg roll. These too had a good crispy outside with a combination of vegetables inside. My gripe on these would be they were on the smaller side and the amount of "filling" was scant. They too were good. Lastly, and notably the pièce de rèsistance of the 3 was the eggplant salad. Definitely unique and not what I was expecting. A combination of eggplant, onion and some sort of sauce made the appetizer a unique and different experience. Definitely give it a try if you are an fan of eggplant. By the way, the salad is served cold. read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Eggplant, Vegetable roll, Bulgur Kibbeh - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

This meal will literally knock ur socks off it's so good lol a must try restaurant in Syracuse!! read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Beef Shawarma Iraqi Bread SAJ with Fries - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

This has to be some of the best Shawarma I've had in my life. And who knew that it would be in the Salt City Market in Syracuse, New York? For only $8.99, I got a beef shawarma salad. Along with the typical veggies you'd expect in a mediterranean salad (lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, olives) they put some delicious sweet/tangy sauce on the beef that made it stand out so well. Plop some tahini on the sucker and you've got yourself one delicious Iraqi takeout. The owner is an Iraqi refugee, whose family resettled in Syracuse in 2014 and has a few other restaurants in town. You know that this food is legit, fresh, and delicious. read more

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I wasn't sure what to order but asked someone who had ordered what they had that looked good and it was chicken shawarma. I tried it and I liked the spices on the chicken and the rice was nice and fluffy. The portion was huge! I will be back to try other things. read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Chicken Shawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Great place to eat inside of the urban style food court. So good we ate there twice in one weekend! All of our dishes were tasty and fresh. The meats are slow roasting on rotisseries behind the counter. Prices were very reasonable. Will be back when in town again! read more

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Was this the best takeout I ever had in my entire life? I ordered a family platter while at an overnight event at the Fairgrounds and was completely blown away. I fed all my friends and still had leftovers that I shuttled home to VT and jealously guarded, rationing out a perfect portion of deliciousness every day until they were finally gone. Everything about this meal was outstanding. The rice, the proteins, the sauces, the accoutrements... amazing!! Even my BBQ loving brother agreed this was the best takeout he had had in Syracuse. Could not have loved this more!! Can't wait for next summer to be back at the fairgrounds to order again! read more

On my second trip back to Salt City Market I had to try their offerings. Perhaps my favorite food group is Mediterranean food because of the yummy vegan options. I ordered the falafel plate and after a fairly long wait I was presented a plate full of food. My falafel was very hot and crispy and served on a white roll with an extra roll on the side. A lot of bread for what I would normally think of as a fairly healthy meal. There wasn't enough hummus and it was served with a small side of shredded lettuce, shaved red onion, cucumbers and tomatoes. Those portions could have been much larger and the bread serving much smaller. The hummus was good. I think on my next visit to the market I will try their hummus appetizer and get another food option from other vendors. read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Falafel Plate - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Favorite spot in Salt City Market. Food is always very delicious and quick. It's my go to spot at the Salt City Market!

The food and service was amazing. The guys working there are friendly and happy to answer questions about the menu and the food tastes authentic and fresh. We chose the family meal platter for $80 and used the leftovers to meal prep for a few days! Super worth it-- I wish we lived in the area to come regularly. read more

This is a great spot for delicious Mediterranean food. I grew up eating these dishes because of my background so I know good Arab food when I taste it. And they do not slack here. I had the rice and chicken platter, it was delicious. Absolutely astonished at how much my plate was packed, I even took some home with me cuz I couldn't finish it! The rice was so flavorful, as was the chicken. And when I mixed the plate up, it was even better. My brother had the rice and meat platter and loved it. 10/10 recommend coming here, you will not be disappointed read more

Baghdad Restaurant - Chicken Shawaram - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Tried their beef shawarma entree today. They're located in Salt City Market. It comes with salad and then you get your choice of rice or fries. I opted for rice. The meat was tender and delicious. Drizzled with bbq and tzatziki sauce. It went perfect with rice. The salad was delicious as well with an oil vinaigrette type dressing. It's a large platter so come with an appetite. So good! I'll def be back. read more

Baghdad is one of my favorite restaurants at the salt city market. The shawarma is delicious. The first time I was there I got the shawarma hummus. I was expecting some hummus with a little bit of meat on it. It was a lot more than that! It had meat, fresh vegetables and seasoning. It was so big I couldn't finish it and took it home. It would be a good thing to get if you're with a group and are looking for an appetizer to split. Great bang for your buck. read more

I had a chicken Iraqi taco with baba ganoush and it was so tasty. Layers of complex flavors. Very fresh veg. Will definitely be back to try other things. read more