When it comes to Mediterranean food, SOTTA in Burbank does a great job this side of the Adriatic…read moreSea. Although Raffi's in Glendale is usually my go-to spot, I met a friend here for lunch and it was a nice change of scenery. Not only did I love the idea of having an outdoor patio almost to ourselves, but the inside is really cute with its retro mint accents, old school chairs, and wooden tabletops. I also loved looking at the Old World Hollywood black & white photos up on the walls. The only conundrum is finding a seat inside since this place fills up quickly during the lunch rush hours. Also, some folks just park it so they can work on their laptops while sipping on coffee -- not that I can blame 'em. Their Mediterranean, Lebanese-inspired cuisine, and fusion-inspired grill fare is delicious and the portion sizes are ample. Juicy tomatoes and slightly charred zucchini and summer squash sat vibrantly on my plate. Their savory chicken breast kabobs are made with authentic spices, but more on the lean, dry side. So I prefer their falafels, dolmas, and grilled veggies on my plate. SOTTA touts their Tomato Soup as "the best in town". Not sure I'd agree. My bowl was piping hot, but a bit on the bland side. I'd personally opt for another salad if given a choice: Their babaganoush is creamy, Greek salad is crisp, while the Shirazi Salad and Quinoa Tabbouleh won't disappoint. I'll have to try the Sautéed Mushrooms next time because the red wine, teriyaki, and garlic marinade piqued my interest. As for their drink menu, the coffee is excellent. Or try a 20 oz. matcha that's infused with passion fruit or guava. It's worth the splurge. Although Skaf's in Highland Park is still my fave Lebanese restaurant, I'll still make my way over to SOTTA next time on this side of the hill. It's still continents closer than the Adriatic Sea.

Sorta used to be one of my go-to places, especially since it's within walking distance of my house…read more Unfortunately, my last two orders have been noticeably different from the quality and portions I had received in the past, and yesterday's order was especially disappointing. I ordered chicken breast, and the portions were surprisingly inconsistent. One piece was a reasonable size, while the other was significantly smaller and did not feel like a proper portion. The biggest disappointment was the Caesar salad with salmon. It came with only two very small pieces of salmon--approximately 1.5 ounces total. Honestly, even my cat would have been disappointed with that portion! It genuinely looked like they were down to their last small piece of salmon and divided it between the salad. As someone who is Persian and grew up eating this type of food regularly, I'm very familiar with the flavors, quality, and portions I would expect. Unfortunately, the food this time was well below average, both in taste and value. I would rate the taste about 2/10. It's especially disappointing because I previously enjoyed ordering from Sorta and appreciated having a convenient neighborhood option so close to home. But after two disappointing experiences in a row, I can't justify the price for the portions and quality I received. Sadly, I don't see myself returning. It's very sad that u spend 77$ for lunch for two and not be satisfied

Amazing place. A "cant go wrong" when you're looking for clean, healthy, and a great priced…read morerestaurant. The atmosphere is clean and bright, very inviting. The staff is always friendly and accurate with the orders. I like my steaks medium to rare, and they alway make it just as i ordered. I come in at least once a week when i don't have time to cook at home. Last but not least if you're into fitness or in Keto, you can order protein a la carté. Highly recommended.

Everything is made to order but it took a long time to get my order considering I was the only…read morecustomer in the restaurant at 11:30am. Food was plentiful - roasted Anaheim pepper and tomato, chicken and beef louleh and probably 2 cups of rice for $17. I'm not sure what the two sauces were but they were good and needed as the meat was dry but flavorful. Staff greeted me but you could tell it was forced. Truly seemed like she didn't want to be there on a Wednesday morning and gave the Costco driver attitude as well when he made a delivery.

The food and ambiance are always great here. We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the…read moretiramisu made in-house so definitely leave room for dessert! Carlos was great, amicable and provided us with great service. The place was busy, but it would have been nice if they checked in on us. I was missing a sauce, needed a water refill (never offered or provided), and never got some salt I asked for to add to my home-style chicken soup.

The service was too notch! We were seated really fast and the food came out fast well. Our server,…read morecarlos, attended us very well and was friendly! I had the pesto fettuccine Alfredo and it was amazing as always! 10/10 recommend!

This is my local local kebab shop but somehow I've never visited until now. The place is much…read morebigger than other locations with lots of indoor seating. It's clean and the counter tables are spotless. I was helped today by Carlos who's friendly and helpful. Service was great so I'm planning to be a regular here. I ordered a plate with lamb, brown rice, Greek salad and pita. The portion was generous . everything was delicious and filling.

From the moment we walked in, the staff greeted us and were so helpful in placing our order…read more I ordered the San Diego Grilled Wrap which comes with chicken shawarma, fries, feta, red cabbage slaw, pickled onions, romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber and garlic yogurt. Everything was made to order and fresh. I really enjoyed my wrap! Don't forget to try their four sauces they have available: -Dill Sour Cream -Cilantro Jalapeño (my favorite of the bunch) -OG Sour Cream -Hot Chili (wish this one was a little spicier) The place was a little busier than usual so the wait for our food was a little longer, but worth the wait! Will definitely be back!

This place is a vibe. The ambiance is amazing and my server Ruby is attentive and very sweet…read more Highly recommend this place and this waitress.

We were vacationing in Glendale and craving some Mediterranean food, so we came across Sale & Olive…read moreand were excited to find out that they're dog-friendly! We didn't want to leave our pup alone at the hotel, so this was a perfect option for us. There's a parking garage on the same street as the restaurant, and it was just a couple-minute walk to the restaurant. I made an 8:15 PM reservation, but when we arrived, there were still plenty of seats available. It was a pretty hot evening, so we asked our waiter for some cold water for our pup, which we really appreciated. For dinner, I ordered the shish kebab, while my wife got the beef koobideh plate. The filet mignon was very tender and cooked perfectly medium-rare--exactly how I like it! My wife really enjoyed her meal as well and had enough left over to take home. I finished my entire plate with ease! Overall, we had a great dinner and really appreciated being able to bring our pup along. A solid spot to consider if you're looking for Mediterranean food in Glendale and want a dog-friendly option.

Everything here is amazing the food the service and the atmosphere…read more Some of the best Mediterranean food I have had. Not many places give you an option of chicken thigh or chicken breast on a kebab and that should tell you a lot right there .... The chicken sandwiches are also amazing the pork sandwich is amazing be sure and add a green chili no matter what ..If I'm ever in the area I'm stopping by here oh and I'm also grabbing some baklava lol

If you're in the Burbank area and looking for a filling balanced plate of delicious food, come…read moresupport the friendly owners of Tonir Cafe. Metered street parking is plentiful. There is plenty of indoor seating and a few outdoor seats with sun shades. Food is prepared fresh and quickly. I ordered the beef lule kabob, which was tender and seasoned perfectly. The rice was fluffy and buttery. I chose the hummus and tabbouleh among their multiple options for my two sides, which complemented the kabobs so well. Come support this local small business!

the location was a bit hidden so you might have to walk around to find it. the interior is very…read morefancy and it felt like a bougie restaurant but our server was super friendly. i got the koobideh which is lean ground beef skewered and grilled and it was good! the beef was nice and juicy and not overcooked so it had a good meaty flavor to it. the portion was big with lots of rice so it was very filling. they also have free pita so i suggest getting hummus to go with it. overall, a very pleasant experience due to the good food and the friendly service and i recommend to anyone whos in the area!!

Girls wanted to go out. They've been here, I haven't. Place…read moreinside is beautiful. It's like an outdoor covered patio. When we were seated, we were served a flatbread, herbs and those wrapped pats of butter. For such an elegant restaurant, that seemed out of place. In my option, I'd rather have a plate of butter. I would have used it for the rice too! Ordered koobideh, hummus, eggplant dip and fesenjoon Koobideh- ground beef was delish! Comes on a huge plateful of rice. Hummus was standard, but the eggplant dip is better! I came for the fesenjoon... basically stewed chicken in a pomegranate sauce. I liked it, but was too tart for me. I first tried this dish at a restaurant in the Wilshire district and saw it here. Service was spectacular. Was very attentive.

OBSESSED. Absolutely obsessed with the ashta pudding…read more Velvety sweet milk cream with a hint of rose water, served over toasted bread soaked in sweet syrup and topped with crushed pistachios. It is amaaaaazing. I also love that you can customize your sweetness level because the topper syrup is packaged separately. The knafeh is also amazing. And, everyone in there is incredibly friendly. I'm so happy this establishment is close to me. I can rest easy knowing ashta pudding is only 5 minutes away.

I don't order very often from them. I don't know why, but I really like their food!…read moreI ordered it from there today: potato mushroom and beef bureks, a Brazilian meat Sifha ( my first time let's see if I like it) some tahini bread, fresh made, and my favorite of all the Z Factory which looks like a pizza with black olives, cheese, and basil dummy so tasty! Malek is the owner and always take good care of my ordered items: you can tell he wants to make sure his customers are satisfied ‼

I love Zankou. I have been to a few locations but this is my favorite place. I usually get the half…read morechicken entree. I love pita and hummus. What I like the most is their garlic spread. Portion is more than enough to get you full. Service is fast but the only interaction you would get is limited to ordering in the counter. Other than that, you're on your own.

I have yet to dine in here since I always just place my order online and go pick up. But this has…read moreto be one of my favorite places! The chicken is always so damn tasty and juicy. The garlic spread is delicious and my top favorite is their Fattoush Salad. The times I do pick up my order, staff is always friendly and helpful.

I had been CRAVING shawarma (my latest hyperfixation meal) and popped into Aleppo Grill for a bite…read moreto eat. I KNEW that this spot was going to be fantastic, simply based on the fact that they offer Syrian cuisine. I went during non-peak hours and, to my surprise, I was the only customer there at the time. I was greeted by an older gentleman who took my order and made everything on the spot. I had ordered a beef shawarma wrap, falafel, and muhammara. While waiting for my order, I sat in the dining room and took in the whimsical decor. There were quite a few handwritten signs with quotes that I enjoyed reading and gave me a good laugh. The dining room itself is spacious and well lit. Once my order was ready to go, I grabbed it from the ordering counter and dug right in. The falafel was fried to a perfect crisp and I LOVED that they were (obviously) Syrian style; beige on the inside (no parsley or greens are included in the mix). The tahini sauce on the side complimented the falafel perfectly! I did prefer the muhammara to be slightly more peppery and seasoned, but overall it was okay. I enjoyed the pita bread that it came with. And of course, the main star of the show was the beef shawarma roll. That was well balanced between beef, veggies, and bread. The beef itself was seasoned well and I really enjoyed the parsley/onion in it. The pickled turnips on the side were fantastic! I LOVE anything pickled on the side of shawarma; it's an essential for me! Overall, I had a great experience at Aleppo grill! If you're looking for a solid spot, definitely stop by and give it a try!

If you are looking for incredible Mediterranean food in the Valley, look no further. This place…read moreputs so much love into their food and you can really tell. Every single dish was packed with flavor. The beef and chicken shawarma were delicious, and the luleh and chicken kabobs were so tender and juicy. All of the sides and appetizers hit the spot! The hummus and baba ganoush were great, and they serve the best falafel I've ever had (super crispy on the outside, and not dry at all). I also tried grape leaves for the first time today and I'm actually addicted... On top of the phenomenal food, the owner, Silva, was such a sweetheart and kept checking in on us to make sure we were having a great experience. This is easily one of the best spots around. Highly recommend!