4.5 stars. Alihan's Mediterranean Cuisine opened in 2013 and serves Turkish cuisine for lunch,…read moredinner, and special events. The menu lists many meat, seafood, and vegetarian options, and the chefs can accommodate customers on gluten-free and vegan diets. Examples of menu items are lentil soup, babaghanoush, falafel, shepherd salad, lamb chops, many kebabs, sea bass, sautés, house-made desserts such as baklava, and non-alcoholic beverages. My husband and I ate one lunch here. Indoor and covered outdoor seating was available. The employees promptly greeted and seated us, and I appreciated that they recommended specific menu items to help me choose. After a reasonable wait, the foods were brought to our table. Here are my ratings for what we ordered: Grilled Shrimp - 5 stars - Several large, juicy shrimp were on skewers and had been perfectly cooked. Sides were mixed vegetables and a mix of rice and bulgur. Chicken Shish Kebab - 4 stars - The chunks of chicken were large and juicy and had a mild seasoning. On the side was rice pilav. Turkish Tea - 4.5 stars - This black tea was a good size and was served hot. Packets of sweeteners were available. The total price was $55 plus tax and tip.

I came in solo for dinner on a weeknight. No wait, as they weren't very busy. The menu is filled…read morewith many options, including kabobs and since I typically liked the ground beef/chicken kabobs that are intensely seasoned, like a Seekh Kabob, I chose their Adana Kabob with half rice and half bulgar as a side. I started with a half order of their Greek salad. The salad came out looking pretty good and even though it was very lightly dressed, it tasted vibrant and bright from the cheese and olives on it. I wanted to get some more dressing, but the server didn't come back to ask how things were and she just kept walking by, not even looking for me to wave down. Overall, the salad was decent, but it did need a little more dressing. The kabob came up next and it looked ok. The kabob itself was more on the bland side... I didn't taste herbs and spices at all, more like just grilled meat. The bulgar was excellent and offered lots of flavor, so I tried to eat some with each fork of kabob I bit into. This dish came with a pretty large salad too, which was slightly depressing looking, with some wilted lettuce in it. I also tried their Turkish Tea to start and really liked that. Overall, the service was friendly, just not attentive at all. The venue looks welcoming and warm. Menu has many great options, I feel like I just tried the wrong thing.

This place has the most interesting pizzas in the 'burgh! I am going down their menu and, having…read moreordered more than half of what they offeer, everything is great. I strongly reccomend Ege Mediterranean for lunch, dinner, or even snacks. By the way, the service is excellent! All the people who work there are very, very pleasant. It is a small family place , so not a lot of sitting available.

EGE is now my favorite pizza place since living in Pittsburgh in the last 10 years. Toasttab is…read moretheir online ordering tool. Sometimes when they open up it takes a few minutes to become available to order online. You can also call them to place an order but depending on who anwers, they may not be super confident in their English speaking ability. I normally would get delivery but this pizza is so good that I would drive to pick it up, that's how much I insist for EGE to feed any pizza party I'm hosting. --CASABLANCA pizza is the best, hands down, all my friends and i agree. Almonds, dates, oh my. Also, their Ranch is homemade.

Very good food. Tasty to the core!! Great service and ambience. Generous food portions great to…read moreshare.

Deceptive menu pics and descriptions + nothing Turkish here and it is unreasonably expensive for…read morewhat you get: --Unlike the menu claims, what they serve as Adana Kebab is NOT lamb + flavor was not remotely Turkish. Not authentic at all. -- What they call Turkish rice can't even be called decent rice -- Persian menu items however were good -- Lentil soup was a good soup but it was not an authentic lentil soup at all. Don't expect the traditional flavor -- Unlike the pics, salad mix in your Adana will arrive in a tiny, disposable clear plastic -- You will eat at tables covered with sticky, clear nylon table "cloths" -- Your water will be served in disposable plastic cups -- Your food will be served in acrylic-plastic cups, including the hot soup -- Now the value: Soup is $10, Adana is $22, Kobideh is $25, a cup of Cay / hot tea is $3.50 (almost all Persian/Turkish restaurants serve this as a complimentary item -- Lastly they will charge you an extra 3% for paying by card Decision is yours... We will not go there again.

Came here for a team dinner and wow was everything absolutely amazing. We sat outside on the lovely…read morepatio. I split the filet mignon shish kebab and the lamb mixed grill plate with two other teammates. The meat was so tender and beautifully grilled. The appetizers were also yummy (forgot to snap a pic!) we had the cigarette borek, spinach borek, shepherd salad and small mixed app. I will definitely come back here when I'm in town.

Excellent choice for Mediterranean cuisine. The mixed appetizers are very good, and so were the…read moreentrees. We were treated warmly and seated quickly. The outdoor patio is very nice, but the interior is a good choice, too. I was impressed by the many seafood options, and of course they also featured lamb. Our server was very attentive and we enjoyed the good service and the meal.

Awesome!! I enjoy…read morethe healthy bowls and sauce options. Very good and healthy food. The expanded hours for availability are great as well!!!

First off, for the buy one get one free deals on ubereats this is a great deal for the amount of…read morefood you get. The bowl was well seasoned and veggies were well cooked. However the chicken was dryyyyy. Like dryyyyyyy. And they didn't give me enough tzatziki sauce to mask that dryness. The steak though was very well cooked and tender. I also got a flatbread on the side that was basically inedible, super dry and kind of stale tasting. Overall it was decent given the price but a bit dry and don't get the flatbread.

I thoroughly enjoyed my time here!!! The food was delicious and the atmosphere was very comfortable…read moreand intimate. The Genie's Combo Plate had great portions and the cauliflower was amazing. I would definitely order it again.

We ordered a few dishes from their catering menu at the last minute. We got a hummus with beef…read moreplatter, a Greek salad and baba ganoush. It was all served with alot of pita, the thinner flat lavish type pita. The beef had an odd purple hue, but tasted great. The baba ganoush was very smokey and quite delish. The salad was also a hit with the dressing set on the side so everyone could add their desired amounts. Loved the food and appreciated they were able to accommodate our last minute order.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND…read more Ordered delivery through DoorDash and received the item. After further inspection I found what appeared to be a rodent dropping... IN THE FOOD. Was not a burnt piece.

One of my favorite spots for lunch in Oakland, with a central location in Schenley Plaza. The line…read moreis never too long and the food is ready quickly. Lots of nice places nearby to sit outside on a warm day. Based on a customer I overheard on a recent visit, they also offer order-ahead if you're in a hurry. Their shawarma wraps are just the right size for lunch (and also under $10). They offer several sides; I've tried the hummus (not too salty, like many hummuses, but a touch bland) and grape leaf wraps (large portion). One time I upgraded my wrap to a platter with rice and pita and it was way too much food (a mountain of rice). I've seen their platters with fries instead of rice and they are also ginormous due to the mountain of fries.

Back for another fantastic meal at the forge. They have a summer drink menu, I got the Lemongrass…read moreis greener. Super delicious, nice ginger flavor. We shared the rainbow platter, shawarma hummus, gambas al ajillo, labneh, and a peach! Pizza. The shawarma hummus had a delicious flavor. The pickled veggies had a nice kick.

I met some friends at The Forge for dinner and we got there a little early so we could take…read moreadvantage of their happy hour and get some delicious cocktails! They have some unique drinks and a good mix of sweet and savory options. The inside has seating at the bar, some plush lounge chairs with low tables, and some normal tables. We then moved to a table for dinner and we all agreed that the real star of the show were the small plates so go with friends and make sure you get a bunch to share! We all thought the pizzas were just okay. We ended the meal with an incredible bartender's choice drink creation and a light and lovely tiramisu.

Mediterranean Grill continues to be outstanding. Great middle eastern comfort food! Tried a new…read morechicken dish that was delicious.

Very nice Mediterranean restaurant. I visited this place on the day before Mother's Day, and it was…read moresurprisingly not super packed. It's got a nice location on the central road in Squirrel Hill, but it's a bit hard to find parking. When I got there, I got to try their shish tawouk (chicken kabob), mujadara, salad with feta, and iced mint tea. The tea was pretty alright. Refreshing and a nice mint flavor; I think they might make the blend in house. They also brought out some nice pita before we started the meal. For my main course, I ordered the shish tawouk. You usually get this meal with the rice pilaf, but they were out, so I got to try the mujadara. I'm actually quite glad! The chicken was tender, and the portion was very fair. They served it with a nice tomato sauce, but I also asked for some garlic sauce on the side. The sauces both seem to be homemade, and definitely go well with the chicken. The mujadara was surprisingly delicious. They top the dish with crispy sweet onions. It's a mix of lentils and some other grain. Very good! One thing to mention generally is this place closes quite early, usually around 8 or 8:30 PM, so do keep it in mind. It is also very clearly a family endeavor, with the mom managing most of the tables and the kids always helping out. Very nice place!

Good tasting shawarma, good location, welcoming owner and fast service (non lunch tush time).read more

Yum!!! Jolina's is a quick, easy and tasty lunch spot in Oakland. It's a great place to meet up…read morewith a colleague for a lunch or grab food to-go. I've had lots here through the years but their hummus & their sheesh tawook wrap are my favorites! Order at the counter and seat yourself - no table service.