This is our go to for Mediterranean food in south tampa. We probably go once a month. The staff is…read morealways so pleasant and they treat us like family. The mixed grille is absolutely delicious and we love the hot hummus with the freshly baked lavash. That ambiance here is cozy and intimate if they are busy it can be loud.

This place is a hidden gem. Everything is made fresh and very delicious! The baked hummus and…read morelavash is a MUST!

First time visiting this location. The staff was so nice and so fun. The food was delicious and…read morevery shareable. They were nice enough to allow us to bring a cake for our friend's birthday. We shared some with staff. The espresso martini I had was fantastic and I can't wait to go back again. We had a hookah outside after dinner.

We recently tried this restaurant and had a mixed experience. The service was a bit interesting…read more The staff didn't communicate much, and it felt like they were short-handed. We waited about 15 minutes just to get our check, and other tables around us waited close to 30 minutes to check out, not including the actual payment process. The menu isn't very typical, but the offerings themselves were interesting. We ordered the chicken, which was genuinely amazing and definitely the highlight of the meal. We also got the hummus. The hummus itself was good, but the portion was extremely large, and the pita bread that came with it was very thin and tasted a little stale. The French fries were really good. One thing they could improve on is the food presentation. Our plate had all the chicken piled on the bottom, fries on top, and the pita bread laid over everything, which felt a bit odd visually. The restaurant has a lot of potential, but the menu could benefit from being expanded a bit. There's also a mixed meat option on the menu priced at $200, which feels very high for the area. That said, the outside patio is really cute. If you do decide to come and try this place, I'd definitely recommend sitting outside. Overall, good food with room for improvement in service, presentation, and menu variety.

So delicious! Our favorite Mediterranean spot in town! I love their platters and their new…read morerenovations.

Such a wonderful find! It is very difficult to locate so do not get deterred. It's on the bottom…read moreof an office building in a weird tucked away non-descript spot. Once you're inside, you're transported to the most wonderful little hole in the wall. We were greeted by a stylish mom and a daughter. Everything we ordered was delicious and homemade. As a vegetarian, I was in heaven with a sampler plate. I love eating this way! Very very happy to have found this sweet spot.

I like the fava bean pitas.... But the service is not very good. The Turkish coffee is not good and…read morethe service was not friendly. I rather go to Temple Terrace to get quality authentic food.

Ordered the beef liver rice bowl it was great when told I told the server how much I enjoyed the…read moresauce she went and brought me more with asking. Very tasty and nicely presented

For the love of food! Trust Akram! If he tells you to do the lentil soup... don't be a fool!!! Get…read moreit! Outstanding Perfect Falafel and Hummus! Gerardo Luna was here! Find me on Yelp!

Got a "too good to go" order from here & was pleasantly surprised! Cant speak for the dine in…read moreexperience, but the food here is genuinely yummy & well seasoned! I highly recommend :)

We were visiting from Texas and decided to stop by Petra Mediterranean Grill -- so glad we did! I…read moreordered the chicken kabob and my husband had the Petra Mixed Grill (shish kebab, kufta kebab, and chicken kebab). Garlic sauce was a great complement for everything. Everything was cooked perfectly and full of flavor. The rice and salad were delicious, and I'm still thinking about the dressing on the salad -- I wish I knew what was in it! I forgot to take a picture before I started eating. Great food, great service, and an overall wonderful experience. Highly recommend!

We ordered the Petra Mixed Grill, which came with rice and a side of baba ganoush. The chicken,…read morebeef, and kebab were all flavorful. They were big, hearty chunks of meat that stayed juicy and tender, never dry. My top favorite was the babaganoush. This eggplant dip wasn't too sour, wasn't too salty, and that smoky undertone made it absolutely irresistible. We also ordered the Maklubk, a traditional dish featuring a fried half chicken served over a generous mound of rice. The chicken had beautifully crispy skin and well-seasoned. The rice was impressive-soft and aromatic, layered with eggplant, cauliflower, onion and potato. Truly unique. Portions were generous. We walked out with two boxes of leftovers. The service was good and the dining area was clean and comfortable. The dishes took about 25 minutes to arrive. But once the food hit the table, it was clear the kitchen wasn't cutting corners. The chef took his/her time, and it showed in every bite. We had a genuinely enjoyable experience here.

We drive all the way to the restaurant to find it's already closed at 6:25…read more They need to update the hours because this is not convenient

We came here before I flew home. The owner was very nice and helpful. How his ratings are below a…read more4 star makes no sense. This place has food that is so flavorful and delicious. I judge a restaurant by its food since hole in the walls typically have the best food. I'd rather eat a delicious meal than have a fancy disgusting meal. This place is a hidden gem. The kabob sandwich was amazing. I wish I brought one back home. You want good food then come here. you won't be disappointed.

Great and Good little hidden gem for comfort food! I will definitely be returning to try more of…read morethe selections on the menu!

I had a taste for a shawarma and this place popped up for me. I decided to give it a try because…read morethe prices weren't too bad and the food looked good. It wasn't too welcoming when i went into the restaurant to grab my order. I feel a little deceived when i got my order, it felt very light and I decided to open it once I was in the car and noticed how small the Shawarma was. It was only meat and some onions no tomatoes or lettuce. I paid $15 for this and feel like they cheated me. It was pretty decent, but nothing to rave over. If they added more meat, tomatoes and lettuce it would be great. Some places offer a side with a shawarma too. But if anything adding more to the wrap would feel like it's moneys worth.

Wow truly amazing and really delicious shawarma. One of the best shawarma in Tampa! Very very…read morepolite and excellent customer service. If you don't come here you'll be missing out on truly fresh and delicious shawarma. The prices are very reasonable and best priced shawarma in Tampa. Their meats are fresh and prepared daily! Would highly recommend you come try this place. This is my new go-to spot, I definitely will be back!

From the owner: Growing up in the middle eastern city of Alexandria, Egypt, I always was privileged to have the…read morefreshest ingredients and exotic flavor combinations in the food around me. The Egyptian cuisine brings mouth-watering and flavorful foods to the American culture, come and try “Shawarma King” TODAY! With my background experience in the food industry, I am excited to say that my dream has come true with “ Shawarma King” food truck! Offering high-quality food at reasonable prices; Shawarma King will quickly be your favorite Mediterranean food truck!

I have to laugh. I was prepared to initially give Zalabia a very low rating. When we entered, the…read moreplace was dead. A gentleman was standing in the kitchen, & he just looked at us with no greeting. We sat down, looked at a menu, & waited 7 minutes before he came out. Finally he appeared & we ordered the small chicken shawarma wraps. The gentleman replied we could not have chicken shawarma wraps today. I laughed & we ordered a beef shawarma wrap, a falafel wrap, & a side of baba ghanoush, & 2 waters. We sat for 23 minutes, lol. I told my wife this is turning into such a bad experience. Finally the man showed up with the wraps. I mentioned we also ordered waters & baba ghanoush. He seemed confused but brought them out. A moment later I sank my teeth into some of the most delicious beef shawarma I've ever had. The shop owner was from Egypt & his beef had been marinated in warm spices like cinnamon. It was unexpectedly excellent. Then I tried the baba ghanoush. Wow!! It was not the usual flavoring that I love. It was totally unique & also excellent. It also had a tiny bit of heat in it from a chile pepper. Finally, the falafel was way above average, tasting so great. Anyway, I was ready to give Zalabia one star, but it always comes down to the food. And the food was 5 stars.

What a delightful small restaurant with very attentive staff. The vegan options were somewhat…read morelimited, but absolutely scrumptious. There's a few other vegan options. Looking forward to trying, I can't not wait till I come back. Recommend 100%