LOVED THIS PLACE!!! I chose to eat here for my birthday. One of my friends recommended it. The food was amazing. I ordered the chicken kebab platter with veggies and rice. I wish I had taken a picture of it because the other pics on Yelp don't do it justice. It was a lot of food too. The hummus was creamy and everyone loved it. They also brought out a delicious baklava for my birthday. Everyone I took with me enjoyed their food as well and we all ordered different entrees. The inside was nice and clean and the service was great. Will absolutely go back soon! read more

I've been wanting to try this place ever since I moved to VB four years ago, and I'm happy to say it did not disappoint! Located in Hilltop Plaza, this Mediterranean restaurant immediately makes you feel like you've stepped into a different place. The decor, music, and even the food products they have at the counter really add to the atmosphere. We were immediately greeted, helped, and seated. The service was impeccable. Our waitress checked in on us the perfect amount. She was attentive without being overbearing. I ordered the baba ghanoush and the beef kebab platter, and both were really good! I'll admit I've had better, which is why I'm giving this place 4 stars, but overall, I had a great experience. The food, atmosphere, and service definitely make this a place I'll be coming back to! read more

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Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing decoration!!! Absolutely love this place! They have become a go-to for us, we even celebrated my mom's birthday here and they sat us in the back almost like a private dining. The decorations are so so pretty. The food is even better!! Everything is soooo good! Highly recommend read more

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I celebrated my birthday with my family in the restaurant, was my first time and we liked it. I had the grilled lamb chops and were good a little salty but other than that was good. I liked the spicy hummus a must try. Hibiscus sangria was great as well.. the server was very good very attentive, pleasant and friendly. The restaurant looks good we love the couch it looks very traditional. It was a 4 because the chicken was dry. read more

Baladi Mediterranean Cafe - Hibiscus Sangria - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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This is our "go to" dinner spot in Virginia Beach. My wife loves Baladi because of all of the vegetarian options. The food is always fantastic and very fresh.Highly recommend! read more

Ambiance is top tier! You definitely get the Mediterranean vibe when you dine here. The decor, the music, even the light fixtures are consistent with being in the Mediterranean. And the food only paled in comparison to the service. I'm not sure if Alvaro is the owner or related to the proprietor--it's obvious he LOVES his job, he was engaging and knowledgeable and his recommendations were spot on. He suggested the Mezze platter as our appetizer (I ended up eating it as my entire meal). He also was so animated and excited about the buttery sauce that was used in the process of making the lamb chops, we ordered both purely because he was so confident we would like them. And that is where he made his mistake--we didn't LIKE them; we LOVED them! The lamb was cooked to perfection. The appetizer platter was an explosion of flavors--and trust me, the falafel alone is worth the trip back. All too often, falafel is made with the premise that bigger is better. Falafel can taste gummy and dry if it made too large. Baladi had mastered the perfect falafel. They make them small, crunchy and flavorful. Hands down, it was my favorite. And then I tasted the babaganouush! Oh my, my, my! I didn't think the falafel had competition, but that babaganouush nearly melted in my mouth. Look for me when you visit here because Baladi is my new favorite restaurant. read more

Baladi Mediterranean Cafe - Cranberry Snowfall. Who knew amaretto, cranberry, coconut and cognac could meld together so well! Baladi did! - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Food and service are always fantastic. This place is a hidden gem in hilltop! Drinks, wine, hummus and entrees are all top notch and unique. This place is legit really good (and I'm not even really a fan of Mediterranean food tbh). read more

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I chose this for my birthday celebration but it turns out I made the huge mistake. The veg was overcooked, lamb didn't taste as good quality Mediterranean restaurant, Kale tastes great, rice was ok. Service is very confused. The manager kept saying that they don't have kebab, so we settled with Shawerman, then in the end was charged for kebab price, meat was mixed with mushrooms, in my opinion meat part is way less than Kebab portion. I posted photos for my food and charge. Very disappointed, won't recommend won't go back again. The most part I hate so much is arguing part. The manager kept going non stop arguing with us. I paid full price and got really tired. What even low, I found out credit card was charged $19 for additional tip. I let credit card company dispute department to deal with this restaurant. My recommendation be careful when you pay. Better use credit card or cash. read more

Baladi Mediterranean Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

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I was car shopping and asked our salesman if he can recommend a place to eat and he suggested Baladi. It is located in a shopping strip, so there are plenty of parking spaces. Upon entering, I was greeted and quickly seated. We were given one of the benches against the wall. They were so comfortable. They must have been at least 4 inches of cushion. The restaurant has 2 dining areas and a little supermarket at the entrance. It is tastefully decorated with lots of macrame and other beautiful decor. There were many things in the menu that looked good. We decided to start with FUL & CHIPS. It was fava beans mashed with lemon olive oil with a jalapeño garnish, served with pita chips. So delicious! Next, we both ordered the SPICY SEAFOOD PLATTER. It was sautéed with the catch of the day, grouper and tuna, tabbouleh salad, basmati rice and drizzled with tahini sauce. Of my goodness! This was amazing! We asked for extra tahini sauce and wow! To end, we ordered for dessert CHOCOLATE AND DATE PIE. This was a pie in a small glass container. It had chocolate chunks on top. It was a pudding and the crust was at the bottom. It was very sweet, but good. We ate it all. I also ordered a CINNAMON-WALNUT BAKLAVA and it was drizzled in honey. Great portion and delish! The last thing we tried was their coffee. It came in a small cup. It was strong, but saw the coffee grinds mashed at the bottom into a paste. That was interesting. I guess that's how it is so strong, but good. Overall, it was a great experience. The one suggestion I have is that they don't sit people so close. When we were seated. There was a couple right next to us and I was hearing everything they were saying even if I tried to ignore them. Luckily, they were almost done. Then, while we were eating dessert, at 2 different times, 2 couples were seated next to us and asked to be moved. They have the space to seat people farther from each other and should do it. It just feels weird to hear everything the table next to you is talking about. read more

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Live too far away to come here often and forgot how good they are. Friendly service. Beautifully spiced dishes. Good variety of regular and vegetarian options. Just wish there was room left for dessert read more

Updating my review based upon my recent dine-in experience. Service was pretty slow and bad - the price is expensive and I wasn't pleased with the food, service, or pace of the meal. My mother and I came in with a reservation for dinner at 6pm with my baby daughter (14 months). Our server seemed friendly enough and brought drinks and greeted us - another two tables were sat around the same time as us and I saw him greet them and take orders. We chose to split the Greek salad, a hummus entree (I asked for veggies instead of pita) and a chicken skewer meal. I wasn't too happy with the veggies for hummus - it was ALL green peppers, with a few radishes and like two tomatoes. No cucumbers and at the end I saw they charged me $3 for the veggies, which I couldn't eat bc I'm allergic to green peppers. If there was an up-charge for veggies, I should've been told when I asked about getting veggies instead of pita. I hate when servers don't tell you. It's not a lot of money, but it is the principle. Our server never came back to check on us, never offered any drink refills, which I needed, and in the end I had to complain to the host to tell him my mom was walking the parking lot with my baby while I tried to pay. The food was overpriced and the service was not good. I wasn't pleased with this experience and I was unhappy that it's the only time my mother and I were dining out while she was in town visiting. read more

What an incredible visit my wife and I had. You get a good feeling about a restaurant when you hear things like "That was good." I can see why this place is so popular. Sefer our server was excellent. He had served us on a prior visit and it was a nice touch that he recognized me. He's kind considerate, and gave great recommendations. I took my wife here for restaurant week and Baladi did NOT disappoint. They had a plethora of soup options and two entrée options. I ordered the chicken Shawermah and my wife ordered the same. I had the Kaila lamb soup and my wife ordered the chicken potato soup. Both of the soups were delicious, but I definitely had a preference for my wife's chicken and potato soup. It was excellent! The chicken was super tender and the taste of cardamom sent my tastebuds into ecstasy. Shortly after our soups came our entrées were on our table. I was mesmerized by the plating. I could immediately tell that the chef gave great care to the placement of each ingredient. This was the first time in a long time that I smiled after taking a bite of food. The flavors married together incredibly! The entrees came with pita bread and refills were free. The portion size was great and I was pleased that I had half to take home and enjoy. For $20 a person this is a deal that's hard to beat. This deal is a gem for restaurant week and Baladi is a gem for the Hampton Roads area. I 100% recommend! read more

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Great food in a wonderful restaurant setting. The atmosphere is light and Mediterranean, so perfect. The food even looks and tastes amazing!! We ordered the caprese, the turkey wrap, and dessert!! Truly an exceptional experience that my friends were so kind enough to treat me out for lunch!! Highly recommend this place read more

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We visited Baladi Mediterranean Cafe last weekend with our family. We ordered two lamb chop platters and 10 shawarmas. The lamb chops were very good and were the highlight of the meal. Unfortunately, the shawarmas were extremely disappointing. What was served did not resemble shawarma at all. Each plate seemed to consist of a large amount of lettuce, only a few small pieces of chicken, and a few grilled tomato halves. None of the 10 people in our group--including the children--enjoyed it. Everyone was surprised that this dish was being called shawarma. I also ordered an iced tea, but what I received tasted more like lemonade and did not seem to be iced tea at all. To make matters worse, our bill came to $626. Based on the quality and quantity of the food we received, I believe the meal was worth no more than $200. Another concern was that alcohol was being served on the premises, which may be important information for customers looking specifically for halal dining options. Overall, this was a very disappointing experience. While the lamb chops were excellent, the rest of the meal and the value for the price fell far below expectations. I would not return or recommend this restaurant based on this visit. read more

This is our first time here It's beautiful and very cozy Loved the food the music and off course The staff . Very friendly The manager came over to great us which is very nice . she is very friendly and fun to talk to . Our waiter was Calvin Super nice and friendly We definitely recommend this place Don't forget to visit this place read more

Baladi Mediterranean Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Phoned in our order for pickup and it was ready within 20 minutes. They have a small market area to buy items they use in their restaurant which is nice and fresh. We were huge fans of the raisins in the rice but still ate it. Hummus was amazing, and love their tzatziki. A bit pricey for sure, but makes a good date night read more

Went here with my son. We were greeted and seated by our server quickly. The drinks were okay.. nothing special. I had the hibiscus Collins, very lackluster. We split our entree's. I had the lamb kebabs with grilled veggies. The lamb was cooked medium-rare as I had requested & was delicious. The veggies were a nice addition. My son had the Kufta meatballs (lamb & beef with herbs). They were tasty, but terribly dry. Our service was very good & the place was filling up as we were leaving. They have a nice little "grocery" area where can select items to take home. Overall, the experience was good & id go back again! read more

Everything we ordered was delicious. I can't wait to eat there again. Everyone really enjoyed it.

The place was extremely beautiful! Everyone was so kind & ready to be of service. The food was delicious, but the price was high! So deff be ready to spend. The portion was alright ! Overall I do recommend this place for a cute date night! read more

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Food are awesome! Great customer service, nice and relaxing ambiance! Highly recommend to everyone that loves Mediterranean food :) read more

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Tried this place for the first time today. The hubs and I wanted take out. Didn't want to miss the World Cup! He got the Greek salad with a kebab. I got the falafel crusted tofu and chic peas salad. Everything was so fresh and flavorful. I got to order ahead, and the food was ready when I requested. The dining room looked comfortable, and I loved the little market where you pick up the takeout. We will definitely be back. read more

Pomegranate salmon NEW MENU ITEM! Absolutely fantastic. Service is amazing. The restaurant is spotless and every time we eat here it is better and more beautiful. read more

Baladi Mediterranean Cafe - Pomegranate salmon NEW MENU ITEM! Absolutely fabulous - Mediterranean Near Me - Virginia Beach, Virginia

Had the beef shawarma plate, the meat had a good flavor but it was a bit hard to chew. I've been to hundreds of Mediterranean restaurants and never thought I'd pay $33 for an average shawarma plate. read more

I Had their food at a catered dinner it was delicious. I really liked the chicken dish and the salad. I can't remember what it was called

My husband and I have been coming here for years! The food is incredible - very flavorful and healthy. When we dine in, the service is always 5 stars. Would highly recommend!! read more

Whenever, I am in the Hilltop area with friends, I bring them here. What happens next? They bring their friends. The food, service and atmosphere all deliver great quality and value. read more

This is one of my new favorite spots I was looking for a good sit down Mediterranean restaurant to get some falafel from we had spent the day at the world cultural festival that was held at the convention center and we had several delicious samples but they made us crave a good falafel and my friend had never had baba ghanouj so we were on a mission lol. We used Yelp to find Baladi which was less than 15min away from the oceanfront now I have to warn you that when you find this place you will be tempted to try every restaurant in this shopping center we parked and realized we were surrounded by several delicious restaurants like Korean fried chicken and Ramon. But we stuck to our guns and ventured In to baladi It was beautiful just gorgeous inside the atmosphere the decor it was so pretty We had a round of drinks first they were very well priced and tasty the licorice highball was unexpectedly my favorite We ordered the appetizers and all expectations were exceeded the falafel literally melted as you bit into it a perfect texture For entrees we had the lamb and beef meatballs and the fried cheese and tomato caprese The tomatoes were so flavorful and the sauce they used on the meatballs was savory and sweet all at once We ended on a dessert the lovely waitress recommended at first we were thrown off at how small the serving seemed but it was rich and tasted elegant the staff and service here was so kind and the waitress had such genuine smiles we were very impressed and will be back read more

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Definitely recommend! The food tasted fresh and delicious. My husband and I were very excited to try the food at Baladi and were happy that they had so many vegan and vegetarian options. We were especially excited about the vegan baklava! I love baklava, but haven't been able to enjoy it since I developed a dairy allergy 10 years ago. My husband has an allergy to honey, so he usually can't enjoy baklava either because of the honey present. However, this restaurant makes an almond vegan baklava option that uses organic syrup and no butter. The baklava was warm, nutty, sweet and delicious. For my dinner, I ordered the Falafel supreme wrap with basmati rice on the side. The basmati rice was seasoned with saffron, cinnamon, and golden raisins. This is a combination that I haven't tried before, but it was very tasty and I really enjoyed it. The falafel supreme wrap tasted super fresh and flavorful. Our server Seren was wonderful and checked in on us often to make sure that we were enjoying our meals and had everything that we needed. The Arabic music playing in the restaurant was a vibe! I pulled out my phone out to Shazam the songs and will be adding them to my playlist! I also loved the decor! My grandfather is Palestinian, and some of the decor reminded me of my visits to my grandfather's home, where he had a lot of Arabic and Palestinian decor on the walls. In addition to cozy booths inside the restaurant, I saw that intimate outdoor seating is available as well. It was very busy, even though we went towards the end of the evening and we understand why! We are definitely going to frequent this restaurant. It's far from where my husband and I live but it's worth the drive for special occasions and special date nights. We had a wonderful experience. read more

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Decent food, good service. Wait staff is knowledgeable of their menu, and overall a nice experience.

We ordered Carry Out from Baladi's consisting of the Mezza Plater, the Salmon Dinner and the Citrus Shrimp Dinner. Everything was packed and ready in a very timely manner. We enjoyed it and will definitely remember this order for next time. Delicious and healthy! Definitely recommend Baladi's for their carry out too! read more

12/9/23 Husband and I had dinner here last night...The food was soooo good and customer service was excellent as always. I had the Red Snapper wrap with a cup Lentil soup..OMG, The spicy Red snapper wrap was EVERYTHING AND SOME ( SO MUCH FAVOR!!)...I COULD EAT THE WRAP again today...I am thinking about getting it for lunch..TODAY..ALSO, THE LEMONADE WAS DIFF ....BUT, SO DELICIOUS!!! My husband had The lamb swarmer platter....He said, the portions are huge and delicious.. Hummus was full of Garlic and flavor with fresh veggies and olives.hhhmmm soooooo good. ANOTHER EXCELLENT MEAL...KUDO TO THE CHEF AND THE STAFF !!!! read more

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Food was absolutely incredible. The steak I had was incredibly seasoned. The tofu and portobello dish my wife had was also amazing. Our server was helpful with the menu. And the atmosphere here was fantastic. read more

This restaurant was amazing! Came in for mofongo with pernil - which I haven't had since Patk Street in Hartford. Wow! This dish was succulent, garlicky and comforting all at once. Lovely lavender martini too. read more

Ok so I felt like I moved down to Lebanon, became best friends with a Lebanese grandma and she made me authentic food. In all seriousness it was so authentic and delicious and the wrap was sooo good. read more

Worst takeout experience of my life. Lamb shawarma with extra lamb, Greek salad and the mezze "platter" $90. Picked up my order and when I got home realized I must be missing something. I ordered extra lamb shawarma and didn't even have what should be a normal amount. Then I saw that my "platter" for 1-2 people contained 1 grape leaf, 1 falafel and hummus in small cups you put condiments in. When I went back to pick up more shawarma I asked how this is possible and was told the platter only comes with one of each item. The front desk girl (who is not at fault but had no clue about the menu) left and the other staff were talking about me within sight and hearing as if I wasn't there, until the manager came out. The manager argued about how the platter is a small, for 1-2 people to share; so I asked if I'm supposed to take a bite of each item then give the other half to the other person. A $20 "platter" that you can't share is not a platter at all but, she could not grasp this concept. I already had to drive all the way back for the minuscule amount of lamb that they provided, that I should have had to begin with. When I asked about the appetizer platter they refused to acknowledge that it's not a platter for two to share at all, despite saying that herself, and not realizing there's no ability to share. The manager refused a refund and argued rather than admit any fault on their part whatsoever. Not only was this incredibly overpriced, you get nothing and in the end none of it even tasted good. Messing up takeout seems to be a theme in the reviews and I wouldn't recommend this place to anyone unless you want to overpay for crap and be treated poorly. read more

Terrible representation of Lebanese or Palestinian food. Wrong flavors textures and ingredients.

Amazing food! Awesome vibe! The restaurant is clean and designed well. Vegans are very welcome here. There's pleanty of vegan options and all that we tried are delicious! The falafel encrusted tofu (yes omg wtf) SO GOOD! That will be my go-to order. Our sever told us the falafel is made to order, fresh! The hibiscus ice tea is so refreshing (slightly sweetened). We ordered the Mezze Plater with fresh veggies instead of bread (gf option). All that is pictured was split between two people with pleanty of left overs. For dessert we got the chocolate and date pie! Incredible experience, we will definitely be back! read more

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Baladi is one of those rare gems where the food consistently shines. My absolute favorite dish is the chicken and potato soup, served over spiced rice (with what I think is a subtle cinnamon note), it's perfectly balanced, deeply flavorful, and comfort in a bowl. I could eat it every day. The food here is always fresh, always delicious, and the portions are generous. The salads are crisp and customizable, they'll happily swap in oil and vinegar if that's your thing. And the morning tea, a sweet, soothing blend of turmeric, ginger, lemon, and honey, is absolutely worth trying. I love that you can even buy it in their market to take home. Service is usually good. It's not flawless, occasionally there are small hiccups, but the staff is kind and accommodating, and the quality of the food more than makes up for it. The ambiance is relaxed and welcoming. Honestly, this place hits the mark in all the ways that matter. Highly recommend. read more

I have gotten a lot of recommendations from friends to try this place out, especially when I have my fave go to Mediterranean restaurant on Witch Duck Road (equally good and the difference is just ambiance, really - Baladi is slightly upscale, better for dates). My friend was already waiting at the bar when I got there. I could see she was showered with plenty of great service, her drinks flowing, friendly chatter going. We both sat at a nice booth in the corner and chatted away; the staff was super patient coming back multiple times when we got lost in conversation not having had the time to look the menu over. Now to the food - I ordered their ahi tuna with couscous. Fresh ingredients, rightly spiced...my friend ordered the fish of the day. The portions were generous. We ordered 3 desserts - I highly recommend the kunafa where you get shaved phyllo dough baked with cheese and pistachio sprinkles (check out my photos!) baklava and date cake were a 3 stars, with baklava was so stringently served in small portion. read more

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I came here for lunch during the week. They have good lunch specials including veggie and vegan options. I was sat right away and I absolutely loved the decor. It felt very simple and mediterranean. I think they might even have some private rooms in the back - it's open but looked like they could close the doors so you could have a private party. I had a Chicken Shawermah wrap with a cous cous salad. It tasted very fresh and authentic. I wish I had tried the hummus but I think I assumed there might be a little on the plate. Next time I will try it. Service was great and very friendly. I absolutely loved the market!!! The prices were very reasonable and such a great way to get authentic mediterranean food. I cant wait to go back and buy buy buy....you can buy all the hummus, cous cous and baba ganooj pre made it take it home. They even had a tasting section. They also had shawarma to go....chicken or lamb, fresh cheeses and lots of spices and oils. Great way to cook it authentically at home. Definitely will be back. read more

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