I am a big lover of a good gyro, and always wanted to try more Greek cuisine. So color me surprised…read morewhen I found an authentic place while on the drive It was not disappointing. We had some saganaki as an appetizer, and it was PERFECT! I highly recommend it for anyone trying this place out! For entrees, I got the Dolmades, and Dad got the Pasta Kotopuolo. My domades blew me away, and Dad got his first taste of Greek food in a few good years and he said he loved it! I got a few bites of his too, and I swear I died and went to heaven, it was too good! We also got some Greek lemon potatoes, and any chance to have potatoes is a good day! Pretty good portion sizes with everything, too! We also got my little cousin a gyro to go, and it DID NOT disappoint! The place was very fancy-looking, and had Greek music playing throughout the restaurant, so it really felt very cool and interesting! We met the owner(?), and she was very kind, and assured me about my nut allergy right off the bat Our server, kim, was very attentive, and made sure everything was absolutely 100% perfect before anything If I'm ever in Williamsburg again, im stopping by! 10/10

Took my favorite person for an "authentic Greek night out" and Kephi absolutely delivered. From the…read moremoment we walked in, it felt like we were transported right back to the little tavernas we loved in Greece - warm hospitality, the smell of oregano and grilled meat in the air. Started with the Horiatiki salad and wow. Huge chunks of perfectly ripe tomatoes, crisp cucumbers, red onion, green peppers, a generous slab of feta (not crumbled, the proper way), Kalamata olives, and drenched in their house olive oil. Simple, but executed so well it made us close our eyes and smile. For mains we went big: * The house specialty Lamb shank over pasta - absolute winner. The meat was fall-off-the-bone tender, the pasta soaked up every bit of that rich, lemony, tomato-y sauce. I'm still thinking about it. * The nightly special: pork tenderloin stuffed with feta and Kalamata olives, served with mashed potatoes and seasonal veggies. Insanely good. The salty punch of the feta/olive filling with the juicy pork was next-level, and those mashed potatoes were creamy, garlicky perfection. Pro tip: Call ahead for reservations! We called a few days ahead and snagged one of the last weekend tables - the place was packed (always a good sign). Service was friendly, attentive, and genuinely Greek-warm without being overbearing. Bonus: parking was surprisingly easy.

We had a wonderful evening with a reservation for 8 on a Wednesday night - where a concert was…read morehappening nearby and we got a beautiful outdoor table! The food was delicious and we loved the staff who made excellent recommendations to help us pick just the right choices for each of us! Will look forward to returning the next time we are in town!

Anatolia is everything an Armenian/ Turkish cafe should be. It's authentic to the culture from the…read moremoment you walk in the door. The service, the ambiance, the flavor. Anatolia has it all. I was transported to another world having small conversations with the table next to us while enjoying the intimate atmosphere. We had the Manti, Zucchini pancakes, Turkish coffee, chocolate baklava, an Armenian semi- sweet wine, and an Armenian beer. All were absolutely amazing. Their flavors blend together well while maintaining each individual integrity. I absolutely can't wait to go back.

Great Mediterranean food and the meat was delicious as well as the different types of rice. I…read morehighly recommend the beef, chicken, and salmon kabob platter. The restaurant has a unique vibe and good service.

Food -2 service -4 ambiance - take out…read more The ground beef was paltry and dry. The pita was completely stale and inedible. Tasted like month old toasted white bread. The salad and the rice were fine - nothing to rave home about. The sauces especially the white one was very thin, tastes like watered down buttercream ranch. Overall the platter didn't taste bad, flavor wise, if it didn't then I would have given it lower. The inside was completely empty and was generally pretty run down feeling.

Very tasty, 5/5. Every ingredient truly tasted fresh and homemade, and the owner was very friendly…read moreand provided prompt service. I loved the beef adana wrap for its simplicity, but yet it was so flavorful and juicy, and the french fries were surprisingly crisp and fluffy. Would go again :)

What an incredible find! It's tucked back off the main thoroughfare but worth finding! The decor is…read moremesmerizing and lovely. It's a very clean restaurant. The little private nooks are wonderful. And we could not have had better service. I went with two friends and we were all delighted. Our server was Marjan (I have no idea if I am spelling her name right). She was so sweet! We had many questions and she was very patient with us. The food was AMAZING!!! None of us had ever had Yemeni food before so we were googling the names of all the dishes. We ordered three appetizers, three entrees, and three desserts. We all tried one another's dishes and not a single bite was bad. I would be hard-pressed to choose my favorite dish. Oh wait! I can choose a favorite - the mint lemonade! Oh my goodness, what a terrific, refreshing drink!!! The savory flavors of the foods, the textures, and presentation of everything were perfect. And everything came out quickly. We were all so full and happy! We lingered over our meal and we were not rushed at all. There were only a couple other full tables of customers so they didn't hurry our dining experience. We can't wait to go back and we vowed to tell everyone we know to come and experience Shibam.

All the way from Texas, and this was the best welcoming to Virginia!! The food was amazing and the…read morepeople are very friendly!! I'd come back to Virginia just to eat here again!

I've been wanting to checkout this restaurant for awhile and today was the day. The restaurant…read morelayout was clean and simple. The staffs were kind and friendly. I got a bowl of chicken and lamb with everything in it. I saw a a few customers before me ordered the falafel and thought it must be something I got to try, so I ordered some as well. At checkout I couldn't decide which sauce to choose and ended up with four different sauce to try. The food was fresh and the flavors were just right. Also, found out the falafel would not be something I personally will crazy for. The four sauces I tried and describe as... 1) Garlic - similar to ranch 2) Harissa Aioli - similar to ranch yet a tad spicy (My favorite) 3) Tahini - similar to light ranch with a very light touch of sesame butter 4) Amber - tangy and a bit bitter with turmeric Either I was already sleepy when I had the food or the food had me feel sleepy afterwards. Overall, it was worth a try.

Really enjoyed the evening in an old school nice restaurant. Meaning I'm definitely old and it…read morereminded me of when I was in school and my parents took me to a nice place. Without all the fidgeting and head knocking. I mean with the feeling fancy and enjoying a treat. The interior is darkly stylish and the waitress was attentive - most of the time. Well most of the time. We were abandoned in the second half of the show but by then we had our wine and it was on her. We started out with the House Dips. It was a bunch of pita triangles with a couple different dips. One was a pepper hummas and the other a smoked fish. Both were very good. Then I had a cup of potato soup. I'm a sucker for it. It was delicious but I should have had a pass with the dips. It was likely too much. I finished off with the special which was basically a deconstructed shrimp & lobster ravioli. It was incredible. That and a nice bottle of red made for an incredible dinner and I can't wait to return to try more of the menu.

The sparkler was not what we expected and not appreciated…read more The lemon drop cocktail was the worst Our food all four of us agreed was too salty Service was great and that was about all we could agree on

10/10! Delicious! I dream about their Gyros! The Gyros are perfectly seasoned, always fresh…read moretoppings, the pita bread is slightly toasted, and tzatziki sauce is perfect in my opinion. The fries are also delicious and perfectly salted. I have had almost the entire menu and every item has been delicious! Price point is also mid range and portions are a nice size. Anytime I am in Williamsburg, VA area, I stop here on my way in and on my way out because I love this place!

The Family tried Spartan Gyros, drive thru was pretty fast..Thank You…read more I had the traditional gyro and it was spot on and very fresh toppings etc.. My wife had a salad, maybe greek salad? . She said the lettuce was not good at all, other toppings were OK. The boss lady said that we will not be back anytime soon.

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

Ambiance is top tier! You definitely get the Mediterranean vibe when you dine here. The decor, the…read moremusic, 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.

Delish! It looked…read moreclosed bc of the ongoing road construction. But, it's open! With parking in the back. Friendly staff and yummy smells greeted us. It's small and cozy and cute inside with pictures of Istanbul all around to celebrate the namesake of the place/food. We arrived about an hour before closing and there was only one other patron inside so we were seated and greeted quickly. It's simple here but they have all the usuals and my friend and I each got a chicken gyro made fresh. Nice portion and it was yummy. I want to come back and try the baklava and Turkish coffee! They also have kebabs and hummus that looked wonderful. If you love this type of food - come support this business that's really in a bad spot due to the ongoing road work. It's worth it!!!

I paid $30 for a mixed kebab bowl and soup, but the portions were much smaller than shown on the…read moremenu and not worth the price