What's not to love about Uptowne Mediterranean Restaurant?! Great food and excellent service at…read morereasonable prices, it's a winning combination! I love their chicken shawarma platter with fluffy rice, but it's the incredible toum that's the star in my opinion! So garlicky and right amount of salt that it elevates the dish to the next level! This is a family owned and operated business, and they treat you like you're a part of their family too! If you want to eat delicious food and feel truly welcomed and appreciated, then definitely come here. Hurry and run, it's so worth it!!

This place really fell short for me…read more I was very excited to try, but I was left unsatisfied. The food is okay, the rice & meat lack flavor, and the amount of rice you get versus meat is obscured.... we paid $60 for two platters and fries. The fries were soggy and from frozen. The pita was paper thin and flavorless. I really really wanted to like this place, they seem to care about their food but I just can't get over how much flavor was lacking - I had to add my own hot sauce to save the meal. The inside of the restaurant desperately needs a revamp. The service was excellent and quick. I will not be back, there was no stand out and it was way too expensive for both the quality and quantity of food.

Four of us met here for dinner on the patio. It was a nice intimate affair as for moat of the meal…read morewe had the area to ourselves. (I believe of they had more shade this would be perfect. having not had Mediterranean food in a long while, this was a sweet and refreshing experience. The staff was attentive and the food was enticing and enjoyable. The assorted dips we started with were a crowd pleaser. And the entrees left tye table salivating for a future visit. What crowned the experience was the owner coming out to talk with us and share some fresh cut watermelon and the storyof theor successful family business. Tucked into a quiet corner of Westborough this us a must visit for those looking g to be filled, but not stuffed.

Had the Shrimp with Vegetables and fried rice had to order some sauce for the rice. My friend…read moreordered the chicken with rice and vegetables Service good. Ambiance good.

They sell all my favorites and more! This time i purchased the Bean salad, Lentil Salad, Garden…read moreSalad and Rice Pilaf. I will go back when I make a trip to my brothers and buy him some of this delicious food. The pilaf reminds me of my aunts who made the best pilaf in our family, and we have not been able to duplicate her pilaf but Lil M's has done it. Their recipe is so yummy. All the food was delish! All fresh and wonderful. I usually get my Mediterranean food closer to home but this is worth a small trip and is now my go to. They offer desserts and bread and snacks also. Indoor or outdoor dining is available.

Food is wonderful! Very pleasant owners. I love the tabouli, the hummus and the baba ghanoush. The…read morefaded cheese is also excellent.

So I've been here before and the food is absolutely fantastic but unfortunately I have to give them…read morea low score due to the bad customer service that I received I only give a business one shot to give me bad service and after that I do not spend my money there anymore

Can always count on the Halal Guys to fill you up with tasty food for a reasonable price! There's…read moreplenty of middle eastern spots in the area but this spot is the best to get your bang for your buck. Great for takeout but there is seating available inside. There's ample parking outside as well. Service is exceptionally fast!

I'd never really had Syrian food before, and I was blown away by the flavors and portion sizes. I…read moreordered both the whole chicken plate and a muhmmara pie, and I had enough food for probably 3 meals! Keep in mind that if you order the whole chicken plate, you need to place your order at least 45 minutes in advance for them to prepare it, but it's 1000% worth it. Whole Chicken Plate - I think this is actually a Cornish game hen rather than a really small chicken, and it was so perfectly juicy and fresh tasting. Ordering takeout chicken is especially risky of being dry, but this was juicy and cooked to perfection. The spices on the chicken had just the right amount of kick, and the nuts and the rice were seasoned perfectly. I'd eat just the rice without the meat too - it was that good! Side of Mutabal - I had never had this before, but it was so so so so good! It had a sort of creamy texture to it (maybe yogurt?) and it was so rich and satisfying. I'm also a fan of baba ganoush but this takes eggplant to another level - I'm going to have to order this again and again and even look up a recipe to make at home. Absolutely recommend this gem of a side! Muhmmara pie - This was the one dish that was just okay - the pepper paste was good, but I was expecting a different kind of carb wrapping - the photos I'd seen look a bit different - this was more of a pita with the pepper spread on it and folded in half. I'd like to try again to see if it's the same thing as the other pictures on yelp or if perhaps the "pie" part of this was just different this particular day. All in all though, this was a solid 5/5. The whole chicken plate was perfect and I'd get it again with the mutabal any day!

I had a truly memorable meal at Fattoush many years ago and I was very excited to return for some…read moretake-out. Unfortunately, this latest meal was simply terrible. I remembered previously ordering a Chicken Shawarma Plate. That is now in the "Specialties" section of the menu and that's what I ordered expecting to get the same plate of delicious chicken, rice, salad and hummus. I was shocked that this $20 "Specialty" consisted of a dry chicken wrap, french fries, some sort of yogurt dip and AWFUL, salty pickled vegetables. The fries were good but you don't go to a specialty Mediterranean place to get fries with a meal described as a plate. Apparently, you can no longer get a true plate of chicken shawarma with rice here. I do plan to return again some day and try the Kofta Kebab or Mixed Grill Plate from the "Entree" section since these still come with rice but everyone should be avoiding the "Specialties" plates as these are poorly executed and severely overpriced. Regardless of what you are ordering, I would highly recommend calling in your order to confirm exactly what you are going to get with your order since the online menus have no details whatsoever.

What a great place! I wish I lived closer. Excellent tasteful and plentful food, full of flavor…read more reasonably priced. Super nice staff. All the condiments available to add to the dish include six different olive oils, sumac, chili pepper chips salt pepper sauce and all the various sauces and more typical items like muskets and ketchups are in the refrigerator as they should be, not sitting out day after day In uninspiring containers. Super clean and neat place with wonderful food. Inside and outside seating.

I was passing through the Natick area and I was hungry! So naturally I got on Yelp to find a place…read morethat would satisfy, as I wasn't sure what to eat. The reviews for this place caught my eye as I do like Mediterranean Turkish cuisine. I noticed that they had standard fare as well as lots of veggie and vegetarian options on their menu. I decided to run in quickly with my order for a beef gyro as well as an eggplant gyro. My first impression was that the place is cute casual and clean. The friendly staff member took my order and after a short wait, I was given a neatly packaged small shopping bag. I appreciated the disposable plates and utensils that were included without my asking, and am always iffy about eating on the go. I am not a fan of messy so there is that haha. Let me just say that I was completely satisfied with my gyros as they tasted great. They also added a nice amount of tzatziki sauce just as requested yum. It was delish, so much so that I scarfed it down without taking any pictures. This was indeed an enjoyable late lunch!

We were in the area and ready for dinner. Even though it was a Saturday night, we were able to…read moresecure a reservation at Alicante, which can be exceptionally busy on Friday and Saturday evenings. There was no valet service, and the parking lot was already full, but we found a street parking spot very close to the restaurant. We were seated immediately at a window table overlooking the pond, one of Alicante's nicest features. We've dined here many times over the years, although our last visit was disappointing due to sluggish service. Fortunately, this evening proved to be a return to form. Ice water, wine, and warm bread arrived almost immediately as our attentive three-person service team got us settled. While the evening specials were tempting, we opted for two longtime favorites from the regular menu: Piccata di Pollo - $27 Shrimp Scampi - $29 Total with wine and tax: $84.53 Our entrées arrived promptly, hot, and beautifully prepared. The chicken piccata was exceptionally tender, complemented by a bright, flavorful lemon-butter sauce. The shrimp scampi featured perfectly cooked shrimp in a classic butter and garlic sauce that was well-balanced and not over-seasoned. As always, the portions were generous--enough that some of the chicken accompanied us home. After one less-than-memorable visit, it was nice to see Alicante back at the top of its game. Excellent food, attentive service, and a beautiful setting make this a restaurant we look forward to visiting again. Tip: Even though Alicante is on Route 16, you can park along the road. Be careful exiting the driver side, it's a very busy road.

Disappointing Just…read morehave to tell a story here. Went in for our anniversary, got there early before the crowds arrived. We got a couple of special mixers and we ordered lobster ravioli and the pot roast special. Both were pretty, had better here before, but good. Here comes the kicker,the bartender who was very pleasant accidentally broke a wine glass into our food and drinks. Glass in our food and drinks. Offered to pour us new drinks and we accepted, but they should offer that to us. As for our food, we were about half done our meals, and all they did was offer us a half order of ravioli to take home. I actually refused at that point. Now the bartender ghosts us for the rest of our visit. We couldn't even get the bill. Now this is where I got irritated, they comped nothing. Offered us basically nothing and charged us for everything even this glass situation ruined our meal. Not even a free drink or a dessert. Nothing. All they offered to us was to replace food and drinks that we already ordered (they screwed up) and in the end paid full price for. Ruined our anniversary meal and all we wanted was an acknowledgment that the service got screwed up, not get ghosted. Sadly this was one of our favorite restaurants and we sadly won't be back. I gave this re-review 2 stars out of respect I have for this place in the past. I guess hospitality is dead. Good luck, thanks

Zaytoon Mediterranean Restaurant is an authentic Eastern Mediterranean experience, family operated…read moreby folks who are from the region, and know how to prepare the classic dishes. The buffet is delicious, bountiful, and fairly priced. I went around twice and did not get to try all the options available. If you enjoy Mediterranean food, you won't be disappointed, and I highly recommended this place.

We stopped by Zaytoon after a day of apple picking at a nearby farm. They offer a $22 buffet that…read moreis full of delicious options to try. I highly recommend visiting if you're in the area! While there are several dishes that were tasty and full of flavor, the kibbeh and lamb were my favorite. They are a family owned establishment that offers meals that feel home-cooked. The warm customer service made the whole experience feel like home. The family is also from Iraq, which may make this one of the few Iraqi restaurants in the Massachusetts area!

Matt and team did a great job hosting my team dinner for over 40 people. Everyone enjoyed the…read moreambiance and the food/drink. I was very appreciative that they opened on a Wednesday for our private event. The menu was excellent as was the service. Thank you for working with me regarding our budget and customizing the menu and offerings, as needed. The appetizer selection, salad choices, souvlaki (beef and chicken). Loukaniko, rice and potatoes, and desserts were phenomenal! As was the bar service. Thanks Matt and team!

A pleasant surprise on this rainy day! We smelled something really really good wafting from this…read morerestaurant's grills while walking by, so we decided to give it a try for lunch. And we're glad we did! Nice selection of meze plates to share: we had a saganaki (flambéed toasted cheese) that was salty and savory; grilled octopus that was very tender and delicious; creamy umami Greek giant beans (fasolia); and sauteed wild greens (Horta), slightly bitter and refreshing, reminiscent of southern collard greens; and souvlaki of chicken and beef (smoky and tasty - this is what we smelled outside!) with lemon potatoes. Outstanding!

Got two chicken shawarma plates, a mixed plate, tabouli and a side of pickles for takeout. This was…read moretotally different than our first experience. All the plates were covered in a white slaw, the mixed pickles were actually just pickled radish, and the portions were small. No pita bread (we got that last time). Not sure why they covered everything in the slaw. Looked back at the menu photos and online photos and couldn't find any that included that. Despite that, food was OK

Everything was so so so delicious. We ordered take out before seeing a movie. We don't live in the…read morearea so we picked a spot based off reviews. There isn't any in-store seating, it's a super small spot with a counter to order. The woman working was so nice, welcoming and friendly. The food was all so fresh, very flavorful and delicious. We were missing the two tzitziki sauce we had paid to add on, but it was fine because everything was delicious. We were so glad we tried kous-kous and we will definitely be back. The chicken is so flavorful, not fatty at all. The seasoning was perfect. The cucumber tomato salad was so fresh and crunchy and the tomatoes were perfectly ripe. The rice was perfectly cooked. The hummus was the best I've ever had. So light, so comforting. Nothing was oversalted, it was all seasoned perfectly.