Chicken swarma to die for! This restaurant is so delicious. Everything on the menu is fabulous. I…read morehave loved going here for years. Besides the dine in option, there is outside dining, as well. They have quaint chairs and tables outside in good weather. Staff has always been super nice and accommodating. They have been patient about special requests and substitutions. The decor is very nice and tasteful. The only problem I have with this restaurant is the location. It is located in downtown lawrence and parking can be an issue at times. It's not the fault of the restaurant, it is just a minor inconvenience. The restaurant is easy accessible and there is a parking garage a few blocks. Prices are reasonable and in line with the quality of food. Simply delicious food at this sweet restaurant.

The food is amazing and fresh. Our waitress was really nice and helpful. It's a really nice place…read morewith beautiful decor, we highly recommend! Get the rose lemonade. And can someone teach me how to get my hummus to be so silky?

Family meal in a very bustling restaurant. We waited in line to order…read more Hummus with all the pita bread and chips. Meddy Main Plate - lamb, garlicky potatoes along with standard entree items. Lemonade. We chose the back booth by the restroom but definitely wasn't skipped over when it comes to complimentary pita bread. Created oil and seasonings mix and the dipping was on! All of the waitstaff were friendly, attentive and helpful. The hummus here is prime. So delicious, nothing like it! My lamb was tender with all the Mediterranean flavor just as if you were in Greece. I love the toasted veggies, potatoes and creamy garlic sauce is cool and flavorful. The plate can be shared but I just had leftovers for home. My mom got the salmon. She said it was seasoned well, tender, well done but juicy.

My family and I have trouble finding reasonably healthy restaurants within budget and this place…read moredelivers every time. We have been here a handful of times now and it is now become our favorite place to visit. Brenda at this location was SUPER kind and knowledgeable on everything. Soo much patience especially for families. We will gladly return. Highly recommend their kids chicken bowls or a salad of any sort. Their sauces and pita is fabulous! The bathrooms are super clean and the lighting is great, not super bright just right and cozy. Will definitely be returning.

If you're visiting Kansas City, make time for Aladdin Cafe…read more The owner and chef is one of the kindest people you'll meet, and that care comes through in every detail. You feel welcomed the second you walk in, and somehow that warmth makes its way into the food too. I've tried just about every Mediterranean spot in Kansas City, and this one stands out every single time. It tastes the most authentic and the least commercial by far. Everything feels fresh, intentional, and made with care. Nothing tastes rushed or mass produced. There's real love in the food here, and you can taste it. Their dolmas especially take me right back to my grandmother's kitchen. That kind of food memory is hard to put into words, but if you know, you know. Comforting, fresh, flavorful, and made in a way that feels deeply rooted and genuine. With the World Cup approaching and so many people coming through Kansas City, visitors need to know about places like this. These are the local spots worth seeking out. The kind you leave talking about afterward and craving again the next day. And if they have the mint lemonade, order it. The rose lemonade is always incredible too. If you can get both, mix them and thank me later. A true Kansas City gem. You won't regret stopping here.

I had a great takeout experience here! I ordered online and it was ready when it said it would be…read more I had the Solvaki Chicken and an order of hummus. If I would order the hummus again, I would get extra pita. The hummus was some of the best I have ever had, so smooth and fresh. The chicken was great as well, I really enjoyed the sauce. The side salad and rice would usually be nothing to write about, but these were superb. The salad really is that good! This place now has a spot in my takeout rotation.

The food was phenomenal. Best gyros in Lee's Summit, hands down. Their fries and sides are also…read moresuper yummy. Decent prices as well. Definitely plan on returning.

The food here is very good. The falafel is crispy on the…read moreoutside and fluffy on the inside. Very generous pieces. Not your typical round shape but more of a tube/long shape which really works great for dipping them in tzatziki. We also had grape leaves which come warm. Yummy! We had a chicken shawarma and gyro entree. Both came with rice, salad, pita, and hummus. All very good. My one criticism is I prefer my protein sliced more thinly instead of a thick cut. It's a texture issue for me. The thicker, the chewier. The chicken also had a bit of chewy skin. It could have had more flavor. Still good but this is what made my review 4 instead of 5 stars. I thought the gyro had a little more flavor than the chicken. You order at the counter and then they walk your food out to you when it's gone. Our two appetizers came out very quickly. Our entrees just a few minutes later. Service was smooth and very good. The guys working there were all friendly. Great service! The restaurant is very clean, plenty of seating, and lots of appropriate artwork. It was cold in there but it was really hot outside that day so they had the air turned up. It did make my dining in experience a bit tough since I couldn't escape sitting under an air vent but I don't really want yo criticize them much for running the air in a hot day. That's better than the alternative. On the way out I got a small variety pack of baklava and a rice pudding. Both really good! I'm still eating the baklava. I really like being able to get the variety! It's hard to choose. We would definitely go back again. On the way out, we saw 2 gentleman with gyro salads. Wow, it's a huge bowl with gyro piled high! Looked fantastic and I want to try the gyro salad now!

AMAZING FOOD! WOW everything we had was so good! Would 100% be back. Wasn't blown away by any of…read morethe drinks, but the food oh my gosh!!! We sat outside and it was just lovely!

Exciting eclectic gourmet menu in small intimate setting with lovely service..perfect for special…read moreevening.

Don't be scared! Yes it's a gas station but it's some of the best Mediterranean food I've had in a…read morewhile. Bonus it's a great deal! They will make you a bowl or wrap with whatever you like on it. Many vegetarian and vegan options.

Fresh food made in front of you and the best french fries in town! Really delicious and fast but…read morethat doesn't mean that the quality suffers. A true gem and imo the best Mediterranean food in Lawrence.

one of my favorite restaurants in Kansas City. The service and food truly are hard to find now.read more

I went to Jerusalem Café today with some friends, and I can't believe I had forgotten about this…read moreplace! It had been about eight years since my last visit, and it was every bit as amazing as I remembered. The food was outstanding. I ordered the Philly Gyro with fries, and it was absolutely delicious. My friends ordered a variety of other dishes, and everything we tried was flavorful, well-seasoned, and juicy. I also love hummus, and theirs is some of the best I've ever had. The service was excellent as well. Our waiter was incredibly kind, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our meal. The atmosphere matched the food perfectly. We sat outside on the back patio, and it was a beautiful day. The setting was relaxing, and it made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, I had a fantastic experience and will definitely be coming back. If you're looking for delicious Mediterranean food, I highly recommend giving Jerusalem Café a try!

This very might be my favorite restaurant ever. I am a sucker for delicious tapas and immaculate…read morevibes, and Extra Virgin has them both! With a nice outdoor patio right off a streetcar stop and a fun and fancy indoor, I always have so much fun here for dinner and drinks. I have been here for casual dinners, dates, anniversaries, and everything in between and have loved it every time! Everyone is always so kind and helpful, recommending their favorite plates and how much food should be enough for your party. They rotate out some of their plates periodically, keeping the menu fresh and new, while also keeping the classics that I love. My absolute favorite dish that I get every time is the grilled ricotta and bread as an appetizer. The ricotta is perfectly light and the bread is charred to perfection, I highly recommend it. Some other dishes we love (some not pictured): the cucumber salad, raw oysters, sautéed mushrooms. You really cannot go wrong I dream of going back to KC to order Extra Virgin again.

Got it -- here's the revised version with that correction integrated cleanly:…read more We stopped in for a quick snack before waiting for the streetcar during the World Cup. We didn't have reservations and were dressed casually. The hostess was friendly and welcoming, and we were seated in what was referred to as the "other dining room," down a dark hallway into a musty, warm, and humid space. Service was prompt and courteous, but the food was very disappointing. We were served a cucumber salad that oddly tasted like peanuts, followed by six completely flavorless meatballs--no seasoning at all, not even salt. The prices might be reasonable if the quality matched expectations, but it didn't. The contrast between the main dining room and the "other room" also felt stark and uncomfortable, as if it were a second-tier seating area. Overall, I would not recommend this restaurant based on this experience.