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    Cafe Rakka

    4.3 (449 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    CAFE RAKKA ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Entree- Lamb Yackney with Turmeric Rice, House Salad and Fresh Pita Bread. I got it with medium heat and it was Delicious
    Mike R.

    This is definitely a local gem. This restaurant is a cozy little place to get fresh Middle Eastern ( Syria ) inspired food. It's a scratch kitchen and they make everything fresh daily, including some house brewed teas. There is limited seating, but they also have a covered outdoor seating area. Chef's Rakka opened this place about 15 years ago. It's about 25 minutes from Nashville located in Hendersonville and it's worth the drive. They offer Apps, Lentil soup, Salads, Entrees, Hummus Bowls, Rice Bowls, Sandwiches, Wraps and Desserts. The Dinner menu offers some dishes that you can't get on the lunch menu and they are closed on Sundays. You place your order at the counter and they give you a number. The friendly staff bring you the food when it's ready. Check it out !!

    Lamb Korma, delicious fresh salad & dressing, saffron rice

    Hands down, the best food in Hendersonville, TN! Been blessed to get to be a customer for years. A rare gem of a family, the service is friendly, helpful and enthusiastic. The space has a vibrant, cafe & welcoming vibe. As always, thank you for your beautiful food and offerings!

    Lamb shawarma
    Mona W.

    We are here as a family on June 18 ! I want to start with the staff!! The sweetest young ladies! They helped accommodate seating, told me about the different ways to order, went over the popular items and more! For the customer service alone it's worth driving to Hendersonville. The space is very casual, very relaxed. Come eat and chat at your will. You can order from a tablet or at the register with the staff. Find a seat inside or out. The hummus was sooo good! And so were the falafels. The lamb burger and shawarma were awesome but the lamb rice bowls lacked in flavor, I did get mild and should increase the spice level. The overall experience was good they have a nice size menu and I believe it's worth coming and trying more.

    Pam W.

    I met a group of friends at Cafe Rakka for dinner. It had been on my radar and I was looking forward to trying them. This is a small place with both indoor and outdoor seating. You place your order at the counter, and the menu posted consists of mostly bowls and sandwiches. Be advised that if you check their website or ask when placing your order that they also serve entree plates. I decided to try the chicken shawarma since I knew I really like that dish, but it wasn't quite what I was hoping for. I found the chicken a little on the dry side, atop their turmeric rice, and served with salad and pita bread. I think I would have enjoyed it more if they offered some sort of a sauce (garlic or tzatziki) with it. My friends ordered hummus bowls, which were a meat of choice served on a bed of hummus, so if I go back that is what I will try. They said their food was great. We also shared a small hummus, and for me this was the star of the show. Smooth creamy hummus topped with garlic cloves and onion. It was absolutely delicious! Hands down the best hummus I have ever had. Service was friendly and the company was great. With more of the menu to explore, I hope to have the opportunity to give Cafe Rakka another try.

    Mike V.

    Had a great meal here with a friend. The food is spectacular. I was looking for a good Lebanese or Mediterranean restaurant in the area that served lamb (other than gyro) and other favorite dishes. This place didn't disappoint! Fabulous all the way around and great service! Come check them out! I'm sure they'll win you over too

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    This place is a Hendersonville staple. I've been going here for years and everything is delectable

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    The menu and the food are excellent. This is a smallish restaurant, but the atmosphere is charming. Check them out!

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    Hands-down, my favorite place to eat in the whole area. Don't pass this place by the wraps are to die for.

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    Ordered the lamb korma and chicken tandoori hummus plate. Flavors were on point, will absolutely be coming back!

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    The best Mediterranean food in Nashville . I've ate here for 5 years and from the first bite I knew I'd be a life time customer .

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    We've been three times (the most 2 recent were this year and the first was many years ago) and all 3 times the food was excellent.

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