I adore Eastern European food and it's so hard to find in the US. The delightful service is like being fed at your father in law's house. You feel like family. Don't miss the tzatsiki and red bell pepper spreads for an appetizer. The stuffed grape leaves were also amazing. We were given a complimentary dish of a lovely pasta in what I think was a paprika sauce. Off the menu, family style dish, out of this world. Try the cabbage slaw, stuffed cabbage, and the meatballs - all beautifully prepared and seasoned perfectly. Highly recommended. read more

This restaurant feels like you're walking into someone's home. The owner/chef and his wife were seated, talking, when we walked in just before 1p. You could feel the love in the room. Looking over the menu everything sounded fabulous. The owner took my order and when I asked for the shish kebab he said "not the best". So I asked for his suggestion. He said I would like the meatballs better and that they were lighter. Well I listened and he was right. They treat you like family here and want you to like what they make you. My husband had the goulash and it was also spectacular. The salad before the meal was also a surprise star. Coated in lemon and olive oil and just the right salt and pepper it was a light delicious way to get your veggies. I will be back here frequently. read more

Chef Alisah's - Meatballs, salad, ans goulash - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Extremely sad to see they closed. This was a special restaurant We were so lucky in Tucson to experience Bosnian type food. Best wishes to the family read more

Our first time trying this place, based on reviews, we expected so much, but it was a disappointment. It was recognized as the best grill in Tucson in 2018 and featured on Guy Fieri's show. But that was years ago. As we walked in, the restaurant, compared to other places we've been, lacked visual stimulation. The place was dull; the décor, tables, and chairs were very basic. Only one server worked the floor, and he even forgot our order. His excuse was that he wrote it on a different piece of paper. The food was okay, but there was no "wow" factor. read more

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We got the chef's surprise here for 3 - it was essentially a giant meat platter with chicken breast, pork and beef sausages, gyro, and skewers over 3 different types of rice, broccoli with cheese, and salad. It was a lot of food and we had enough leftovers for several meals afterwards. All the meats were slightly on the saltier side; the chicken was kinda dry, but the gyro and skewer tasted pretty good. read more

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Dishes were obviously being prepared by mom and dad in the back. Everything was fresh and made well! Cabbage salad was my favorite. Great homemade bread. read more

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Yum! We had stuffed grape leaves, beef & bean soup, chicken paprika, beef goulash, and stuffed cabbage. All were outstanding. The rustic bread is delicious, as well! read more

Food is amazing. Staff cares and you can see it. Triple D got it right. Thank you for being true to your reputation. read more

Chef Alisah's - Arrived and sat by the windows. By the time I left this place was full. - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I ate there only once so far, but we were greeted warmly by the chef and his son. We were treated to an amazing several course meal, and he just kept bringing more food out! It was all SOOO good, but we couldn't eat it all and had to take some home. Can't wait to go back! read more

BEST FOOD AROUND! This family is truly amazing. The service is top notch and don't get me started on the food!

Chef Alisha customer service is excellent. I love their cabbage salad and the food is delicious. I was hoping to get the surprise platter but it wasn't available. Chef suggested another plate and it was delicious. read more

Fantastic Halal place. The Goulash is great. Cabbage rolls are wonderful and the people are really nice. You really need to try this out. Diners drive inn and drives was right!!! read more

Great little place in an unexpected location. Casual and fragrant atmosphere. This restaurant is BYOB, so bring your favorite wine to enjoy and the restaurant will supply the glasses. We ordered the mixed grill for 4 and brought home days worth of leftovers! Service is friendly and the food is savory, hearty and definitely tastes homemade. We will definitely return, to try more menu items. read more

Chef Alisah's - Mixed Grill for 4 - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Very disappointing meal of stuffed cabbage, which was bland, mushy, and tasteless, with barely warm rice. Will ot return & no butter w/the bread read more

I'm not familiar with Bosnian food, but it was a good experience. The restaurant is small and pretty modest. It's tucked away in a low key multiple story building that feels more like an office complex. My friend and I got the mixed grill for two and it allowed us to try a few different items. The portions were generous. The service was nice and polite. Definitely check this place out. read more

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We stopped in on a Saturday for lunch and had a wonderful experience! My husband and I both ordered the Goulash with a Cockta (Bosnian Soda similar to Coca-Cola). It was served with a delightful cabbage salad, a basket of delicious bread, and the chef also surprised us with a beef and rice stew he'd "normally only make for family". Everything was fantastic. The bread was light and fluffy. I normally don't care for cabbage, but the dressing made it delightful. The goulash itself was splendid and flavorful. But the homemade dish, in its simplicity, was my personal favorite. Enjoying the meal with the Cockta, really pulled out the herb-y vanilla flavor of the soda! Would definitely come back. I'd love to try more on this menu. read more

Although there aren't many places with Balkan food in the Tucson area, I'd put this restaurant up against any of the many places back in Chicago. Fast and friendly service and food was delicious. Just remember it's BYOB read more

Saw this place on Guy Fieri's DDD and I happened to be in Tucson so I had to try it. Fast service even though it is all cooked to order. Chef Alisah cooks everything. He was very nice. I was disappointed he was out of goulash though. I had the surprise platter. It was enormous, but it should be for $75. Divide that by the 4 people it serves and it's a good value for the quality of food. read more

Chef Alisah's - Pictures of Guy Fieri and Chef Alisah in the restaurant and a great selection of Milka chocolates which are hard to find in the U.S. - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

It took me 15 years of living in Tucson to finally give this place a try. After one meal, I'm kicking myself for waiting so long. First and foremost, the food was delicious. Between the Cevapi, Chicken Schnitzel, and bread, it really felt like I was eating a home prepared meal that was one of a kind. The purple paint on the walls and table setting...not super appealing. But, who am I kidding? If you're going here for a meal, it's for the food, and you will not be disappointed. read more

Chef Alisah's - Cevapi - 10 sausages, and homemade bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

I hadn't been here in several years and ordered something new this time. We shared 2 entrees, the cabbage rolls and the Goulash. The food was home cooked deliciousness! The meat in the goulash was super tender and I loved the simple cabbage salad that came with it. Our server said the dressing is just oil, vinegar and s&p. The cabbage rolls were the best I've ever had. The sauerkraut that comes inside of them added another depth of flavor. The portion size is just right on those entrees. Our server was great. read more

Chef Alisah's - Cabbage rolls - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Nasty Staff/Owner Food Ok Only go here if you have a taste for bad attitude. Unpleasant experience. read more

The food is good and they have the authentic Bosnian sausages called Cevapi which are good. You can get 10 or 15 pieces for dinner. When I went there for dinner, the sausages seemed like they were made with lamb and not a mixture of beef and lamb which I think it's better. The lamb has a very strong taste and smell. I also had the Goulash and a cabbage salad that is very tasty. The entire dinner was about $45 with tip. Not bad since the leftovers were enough for a second night. The time I went, the place was empty since it was right at 5 pm, so the service was quick and the owner and the server were very nice. Overall, a good experience. Will definitely go back. read more

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Location: Off the main road on Oracle Road. Across the street from the Hampton Inn Parking: Private parking lot in small plaza Food: Fantastic food with authentic Bosnian recipes and flavors. You cannot replicate nor duplicate food like this anywhere else in Tucson, or likely outside of the Balkan region. If you are unsure, just ask the wait staff as they are very knowledgeable and impartial. Prices: Reasonable prices with small market inside that sells Bosnian goods and treats. Overall: 5- star, I think this place is a Tucson icon and one of the best places to eat. read more

I love this place. It serves Bosnian food. It is so good. I've been here several times prior to the pandemic. I happened to be driving by a few weeks ago and wondered if it had survived the dark times. I was so pleasantly surprised. It survived and Chef is still serving up great food. I decided to get a to go order for dinner later that day. I ordered Gulas (Bosnian goulash), Sarma u Japraku (stuffed grape leaves), sarma (stuffed cabbage) baklava. I reheated when dinner rolled around and it was all good as I remembered. Very nicely seasoned. Great flavor. It was a great dinner. The only sadness was that they were out of the cevapi (Bosnian sausages) and the lamb shank. These are actually two of my favorite. I haven't had the entire menu since it is a full menu. I have no doubt any of the dishes wouldn't disappoint. There is a kids menu. Next time I'm up near there I'll swing by. It'll be good. read more

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We arrived without a reservation and were initially told they were sold out, however we were accompanied and given a table. The decoration is sparse and reminded me of a VFW party room. We ordered food after a few minutes, shortly after the salad arrived. it was a cabbage salad and was fresh and delicious. I had the Special Beef dish with Mushroom, my husband had the stuffed cabbage and our friends had the Chicken in paprika sauce and the surprise plate. the food arrived hot and delicious. The portions were large and we all brought home leftover. I would definitely return again, but would totally make a reservation just so we didn't stress out the owner. Prices were so reasonable read more

My dad saw this place on Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives and incorporated coming on our latest road trip. The service was excellent. The ambiance is very cold, though. I ordered the beef with mushroom sauce. It was delicious, but very heavy. I felt so full after only a few bites. My dad ordered the sausages, but I didn't try any. He seemed to like them. The cabbage salad was also good. read more

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Excellent food with amazing service. The warm bread is made fresh every day! I highly recommend the grilled chicken.

Located in a non-descript center on a non-descript part of N Oracle, houses one of the best restaurants in Tucson. I'm familiar with the cuisine since my immigrant grandparents were located not far off in Eastern Europe. I felt comfortable with the very extensive menu. Our dinner included the Tzatziki and Adjvar app, Ghoulash, Stuffed cabbage rolls, and Lamb shank. Each dish was perfectly prepared, a side of rice or noodle complement, and well seasoned. The array of flavors was was an explosion. Cabbage salad was a nice opener for our dishes. We capped off the dinner with an excellent baklava. Service was Attentive but not intrusive. That was a welcome change. Its all about the food. No bar but you can BYO wine and they will give you a setup. So Guy Fieri has picked another winner and I'm thinking I need to start following Guy around the US. I cant wait to come back. read more

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No surprise, another delicious find in Tucson. The meat platter for two was huge and could easily feed more. We had a ton of leftovers and we are big eaters! The cabbage salad was light and refreshing. The house bread was thick and flavorful. All the meats were tender and cooked perfectly. We will definitely be back to try other items on the menu. Everything that people ordered looked amazing! read more

Chef Alisah's - Outside - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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Went here for lunch last week. I had the stuffed rolled cabbage rolls, which were outstanding. The chef came by our table to check on us a couple times showing us photos of his son and very proud of his restaurant and family. If you have not gone here, you need to go. read more

First time trying Bosnian food. We ordered two different plates to try different flavors. We thought we would have a favorite dish, but we couldn't choose. Both plates were amazing. The staff were friendly and courteous. Had a home cooked feeling. I definitely recommend. read more

This restaurant kept popping up in searches for Greek food and then we saw the episode of Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives and decided we had to give it a try. The reviews are absolutely spot on...this place is delicious! It's a small little cafe back from the main road so it's easy to miss if you're not looking for it. It's a shame it's hidden since they have delicious food! We ordered the Grilled Meat Platter for 2. It's just $28 (not per person) and came with grilled chicken, lamb sausages, steak, and seasoned hamburger patties. It also comes with two different rices and two different sauces. It was all wonderful, and honestly enough for 4 people, not just 2! We also got the baklava gor dessert and that was the shining star of the evening! Absolutely fantastic. My boyfriend even said it's the best baklava he has ever had. We will absolutely be back again to try other menu items...I can't wait! read more

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Absolutely lovely people and delicious comfort food. Good vibes. We had grape leaves, chicken in paprika sauce, and beef in mushroom sauce. Even the rice is divine. We'll be back! read more

A group of 4 of us went here to have a pleasant, quiet place to talk -- one of the best restaurants around for that kind of an evening. We've had unusual service before but last evening was very strange. The Chef seemed tired, unpleasant, and unable to enjoy serving or talking to his customers. Asking for extra lemon, for example, was not on "his menu" and he let me know that. Most of the food was excellent although my husband said that his meat (goulash) was tough. Only one other couple showed up in the restaurant and it appeared that, when they and we left, they were going to close early. We felt ok about 2 others (woman, young man) who served our table but, if the first gentleman (the Chef) was the only one to serve at Alisah's, I'd never return. For lack of a better word, he's just plain Grumpy! Not good for a family restaurant. I'd say Show Respect AND Smile once in a while -- that goes a long way toward keeping your restaurant open! read more

The best sausages (Ćevapi) I have had since my friend used to make them homemade. The always have great service. On this visit we had the beef with mushroom sauce, the goulash and the lamb. all had a deep intense delicious flavor. don't miss the stuffed baked apple for dessert (not too sweet! Yay!). Did I mention, you can take the sausages to grill at home, too! read more

We tried this restaurant back in 2015 and decided to try it again in 2023. Unfortunately, our dining experience was not any better. We ordered the big platter because we wanted to try all their best meats. However, all their meats were very salty. We barely ate a quarter of the platter and left early because we were too full from drinking water. There wasn't enough rice/side vegetables to mask over the hypertensive crisis we were experiencing. We shared the feedback to the owners as we walked out the door, and they were receptive. read more

Chef Alisah's - a platter of food - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

Authentic Eastern European foods prepared and served with love. Baclava was outstanding and the Turkish coffee was strong but tasted like coffee read more

We had the cabbage rolls and goulash, both were delicious and looked authentic! The owners are the sweetest people, we'll definitely be back. Oh and you can bring your own beer/wine - no fee. read more

The last time we were in here was a little ways back. It was the middle of Ramadan, and Chef Alisah's seemed to be doing a brisk takeout business. The seats were also pretty full inside. In other words, people who had been hungry all day were coming to Chef Alisah's because they were craving something delicious and they knew that the portions they'd get would leave them full. Chef Alisah's is 100% my favorite halal restaurant in Tucson. I love Istanbul and the sandwich shops in Nur Market and Al-Basha's, but I daydream about the cevapi at Alisah's. Go. Now. You'll be glad you did. read more

This is a hidden gem in Tucson!! Came in at 6pm and it was pretty empty. Very good service. Ambience is a little plain but not bad at all. Got served pretty quick. Food was phenomenal 10/10!! Homemade bread with the sausages was genuinely the best bread I've ever had in my life! So fresh and soft. Sausages were very good and the gulash was very good too. Great taste. Every piece of food was very very good. Definitely will be returning! read more

Chef Alisah's - Gulash with beef and bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

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