Service- 5 stars Food- 5 stars…read moreAmbiance-2 stars, it's old school decor from the 80s, no music or tv playing. 90% of the folks walking were takeout orders. I had the steak shish kabobs, rice, and salad. All three were glorious and tasted oh so good! I'll probably do takeout next time. Enjoy!

Visited Sahara on Mother's Day! Service was the only downside. Took them close to 10 minutes to…read moreget our drink order. Lebanese tea always hots the spot!! He did take time to chat with Mom about her trips abroad. On a better note the appetizer came out quickly and was delicious. The hummus was smooth and creamy, the falafel was crispy and flavorful and the kibbey was perfection. I didnt try the grape leaves but Mom ate them all up. I ordered lamb chops which came with a fresh salad and more hummus which I shared with my Bf's Mom. Bf ordered two meats beef and chicken. The beef tasted more like lamb but the chicken was tender and delivered the Mediterranean spice. The pita opens so you can fill and eat or just dip. We had leftovers and the bill for three was around $100 including tip. I think the real waiter showed up towards the end and he was more attentive to the tables that came after.

Went for Happy Hour from 4-6pm. Hummus was really smooth and the Pita bread was super fresh. They…read morealso have a great wine-list! Service was very friendly and the overall ambience of the restaurant is great!

While I unfortunately don't live in New Orleans anymore, I'm disappointed it took me this long to…read moretry Shaya. We had a great experience and already have it on the list of go-tos when we are back in the city, as we return fairly often. First off, that bread. My gosh, I could have just sat for an hour and eaten it alone. I love that it just keeps coming too - we never once had to ask for more; by the time we were finishing up the pieces there, another set was delivered. Heaven. We had not one bad thing. The ikra was the surprise of the salatims/dips - so good - and the muhammara was excellent as well. That fried chicken hummus was perfect - so creamy and a bit of a different texture than most other hummus, but it worked. We tried the lamb kebabs and crispy halloumi - both of which were solid; however, when they say small plates, they mean small. I thought the serving sizes were a bit tiny. Nonetheless, we were full before even making it to the larger dinner plates and settled on the chocolate tart and knafeh cheesecake for dessert; honestly, I could have done without both. They weren't bad, but they weren't very flavorful to me. Definitely a 5-star, but if it wanted to be a 10-star, I would say a bit larger portions, better desserts, and more friendly service (he did his job but didn't really seem like he wanted to be there). Go now!

Best Hummus I've ever had! Baklava perfection! Shrimp skewers amazing! This is the best food I've…read morehad in New Orleans thus far!

This is weird Mediterranean food take out/corner store. When you first get in you get overwhelmed…read morewith amount of stuff ( cookie pkgs, drinks, water packs who knows what else lol) that's laying piled up in the middle of the floor. Like nobody unpacked any items in a while, just left everything as it was delivered. All the shelves are overflowing with different grocery items mostly snacks, I wonder how they keep up with expiration dates. Probably don't! You check in with a very soft spoken guy at the counter again covered in boxes of candy, snacks and let him know you have on line order. Mine wasn't ready right away so I took a stroll through cramped space between makeshift isles. Saw few interesting items but was scared to purchase due to not knowing how old the stuff actually is. Chicken shawarma comes with two sides, it was decent but on a drier side though and rice was the star for sure - perfectly cooked not clumpy and tasty. Accompanied salad was nice and fresh. Portion are good size. Salmon platter comes with 2 sides - rice and salad, rice again was good but salmon was very dry, like it was cooked yesterday and then reheated multiple times. Could hardly eat it. Order of appetizer hummus - very creamy and nicely seasoned but comes with only two kinda smallish pita breads really barely enough for 2 people. As dessert I ordered pistachio cheesecake - such a disappointment! It tasted weird, not at all like pistachio and didn't really resemble cheesecake but more pistachio mousse or something. Do not order!

We were in the mood for mediterranean so decided to try Anatolia. I have been to Anatolia many…read moreyears ago but it's been a while. We started off with the appetizer plate which was large and offered a tapas variety of appetizers including dolmas, falafel, hummus, baba ganoush and others. the appetizer plate was good with good flavors, and the only suggestion would be better bread. for the main course we got spinach pies and three meat plate. the three meat plate was plentiful of meat and was a good portion and good flavors. the spinach pie came two and was decent but the flavor was average and i've had better elsewhere. overall good flavor, good portion and overall good experience

I know I liked this place at some point but things have changed. It wanted a nice atmosphere to…read morehave a solo lunch and was craving Mediterranean. I wish I'd ignored the ambiance and just gone to another spot. The server/hostess was friendly and it really is a great location and perfect space. I ordered the chicken shawarma wrap with tzaziki and a Lebanese tea. I waited a little while and everything came out together, no water, so I was ready for a beverage. The wrap was a tortilla so nothing special and the shawarma just didn't have any flavor. They may have forgotten the tzaziki or that was lacking in flavor too. I'll probably stick with shawarma on the go or other spots in the area going forward. A side or fries would have been a good addition too. I saw on my way out that fries were included with the shawarma wrap as a lunch special of the day but I guess they left that out for mine. The tea wasn't my favorite. It had a strong chemical taste (maybe red dye) and few pine nuts. Not my favorite meal but maybe other meats are better. This one left me wanting.

Found this on yelp and google and followed the overall great reviews…read more Definitely was not disappointed! The food is flavorful and the portions are sizable. The combo plate comes with a huge pile of meat, a tasty salad and a nice serving of hummus. Of course the pita bread completes the meal perfectly. Service is fast, the inside seating vibe is casual. Prices are fair. Would recommend this highly if you are looking for middle eastern food in downtown Nola.

Stopped in to Olive as a last minute option. We arrived in the city late and many places were…read moreclosed and ready to close. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Also helpful with suggestions to members of my party who weren't very experienced with Mediterranean cuisine. I had the chicken shawarma. It wasn't what I was expecting, it wasn't bad but not great either. Very greasy. The hummus was too runny in my opinion. I did like the mixed veggies. They were very flavorful and cooked perfectly. A friend had the chicken kabob and salad. She said her food was delicious, although the kabob was a deconstructed kabob and didn't come on a skewer.

My friends very graciously hosted an Iftar dinner for about 12 adults and several children/babies…read morethis past weekend. With groups, especially those with children, there is shuffling in, lots of ordering and confusion but the staff handled it very well. Truthfully, the only reason I returned was because others were hosting. Being a fully halal restaurant, it is one of our go to places for guests with strict restriction, but I never really enjoyed the food. I think their new management has drastically improved the menu, taste and quality of the food and I enjoyed everything that made it to the table. Standouts were the hummus, dolmas and chicken shish for me. The saj, as always was excellent and brought out fresh and frequently to the table. Being such a large group, we ordered nearly every mezze and meat dish, and a variety of drinks so it was the perfect place to host a group and get to try a little of everything. While the staff was very good at handling the group and our requests, I will say that they were stretched pretty thin. I sincerely thank them bc lots of little ones and busy parents are not easy.

Friendly warm and inviting Food is delicious…read more Small limited menu We are a table of eight and we are accommodated They kindly merged three small tables for us No alcohol Street parking One bathroom Cultural played music Take an adventure and enjoy

Came in per great hearsay when in town. Gas station w/ Shwarma/gyros+ falafels . Might B more-…read morethose are main items. Either in pita as sandwich, or as plate w/rice meat of choice, hummus+ mini salad. He got Chix Shwarma plate + I had gyros. Meat is cut from traditional spit (ie. good quality) rather than cubed (flavorless) ' pressed parts'. As someone who always cooks/cooked professionally, every single bit of what we got was very good to excellent. Very reasonable prices- like locals pay, not tourist rip off. Order @ counter, food done quick. A few small tables inside; but clearly meant to be carry out driven. I'd eat here very regularly if I lived here- for taste, quality, and for value. Loved it! Nice guys working here too. No waiter/great food- throw them a decent tip!

Wow The food is so so so good! Everything is so fresh and…read moredelicious The cashier/order taker is adorable as well This is a must for healthy sustainable food

If you don't know it's here, you will miss it. Small little courtyard eatery with a selection of…read moredrinks and small plates. There are chairs and tables outside and a fan to keep cool. There is even a small pool (or could be described as an extra large hot tub) onsite to relax and chill. The staff were friendly and cheerful. I tried the pork topped tostones and shrimp empanadas. It was heaven in my mouth. The empanada shell was flaky and not to thick. The jerk shrimp filling was SO delicious. Perfect combination. The pork tostones was in incredible blend of seasoning and salsa. I had to bring some tostones home. If you haven't stopped by yet, you are missing out!

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I came down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. After all the drinking and the long nap I woke up around…read more1am and I was hungry. I saw that this place not only was open till 3am but was also in walking distance from The Westin. I decided to get the gyro platter. On the trip back the to go tipped over a bit and it mixed together but everything was still fire. The Beef and lamb meat had a nice flavor and tender. The rice cooked perfectly. The salad while simple with just tomatoes and onions I loved it. I also was able to get a pita on the side. Even though the restaurant was filled with drunk and sober individuals the people working here were still very nice and my order came out quickly. The place does have a small eating area with a few tables and chairs. They also serve ice cream here as well and frozen drinks. I throughly enjoyed this meal and I will make my way back I want to try other menu items.

Good spot for gryos, fries, ice cream and daiquiris. You can customize the orders as needed. We…read moredidn't add onions to our gryo. Staff are friendly and work fast at filling all the orders. Plenty of folks ordered online and came in to pick up. There is seating inside. I definitely recommend this place especially if you need a break from Cajun/Creole food.