George's Bakery

First time visitor and YUM! We had the beef-lamb shawarma and the chicken shawarma and damn do the…read moreflavors pop! So juicy and tasty then you add the garlic sauce and it's out of this world. Super nice people too. Highly recommended.

Stopped by for a quick treat and ended up leaving with more than i planned. Everything looked…read moreamazing and tasted just as good:)

Portions are plentiful and the food is super fresh and delicious.

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Shawarma Palace

4.7(535 reviews)

0.9 mi

First of all, the shawarma is pretty good! It was juicy and the chicken and the beef were tasty. He…read moreallowed me to taste both the meat before placing the order it was exactly how a shawarma would taste. It was saucy and crispy all at the same time and the flavors just mixed in really well The owner of the restaurant is really friendly and even provided me with some baklava's at the end. I forgot to get my receipt and the owner was kind enough to just send it over to me next day after a phone call. Really top notch customer service in that aspect. They've been in the block for 7 years now and I can see why. The ratings on this place definitely did not disappoint. Suggestions would be to have provide fries or even have the option of fries.

Rating: 4.5 Came to…read morestop by for dinner on the way back from Vermont. The place has good reviews so decided to try it. It's a middle eastern restaurant primarily serves shawarma and other middle eastern cuisines. It's located next to a college building. Parkings are street only. Once we parked on the street we walked over to the restaurant. Inside is spacious pretty clean and there are quite a bit of tables and chairs. We went up to the counter to place orders. I got mixed shawarma plate and baklava. I wanted to try their mango lassi but they were out. The shawarma plate came with choice of rice or mujadara which is a lentil mixed with other vegetables. I got rice with it and it comes with chicken and beef shawarma, rice, salad, pita bread, hummus, garlic sauce and baba ghanoush. The salad, rice, pita bread, and shawarma were ok. Shawarma may have been better if it was earlier during the day as they would be fresher. The stars of the show were the sauces. Hummus, baba ghanoush and garlic sauce were all excellent. Mixing the sauce elevated the shawarma to the next level. Baklava was delicious as well. Not too sweet and that nutty flavor comes out strong. Service was good and staffs were friendly. The dish came out within about 10 minutes or so Overall it's a pretty good shawarma spot. If i were to come back i would see if they would allow substitution with salad for more rice and sauces on top instead of side so that i can have more rice and meat. I've had better quality shawarma but sauces were excellent.

Meats nomnom

Mezze Platter for 1 and a lime chicken soup

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Wow! ...Every time I eat here the food is amazing. This is the chicken and beef shawarma plate.

Golden House Grill

3.9(15 reviews)

2.8 mi

Located in the plaza of Bob's Discount Furniture in Worcester, the Golden House Grill is an oasis…read morethat is worth discovering. It is possible that the ambiance will cause you to halt when you first come in because it is somewhat humble and bare-bones, but you should not let this discourage you. The service is always attentive and courteous, and there is plenty of space available, particularly to accommodate families near the front of the establishment. Despite the fact that it took some time to make, the chicken mandi that I ordered was served scorching hot, fresh, and well worth the wait. The chicken mandi is made with halal meat. I added some heat to it by using the sauces and spicy sauce that were provided, which really brought out the true tastes of the dish. Do not pass up the opportunity to indulge in genuine Middle Eastern cuisine in Worcester; this restaurant is not to be missed!

Food was amazing! We had the lamb kebobs. The lamb was so tender and delicious. The sides of…read morehummus, salad, rice all stood on their own as excellent. Portions are large. The space is very cool. We stumbled upon this place on a road trip. Highly recommend!

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Byblos Restaurant

4.3(384 reviews)

30.3 mi

Didn't get any pictures on this trip because we ate everything too fast! This place is the real…read moredeal - it's been around forever so you know that's a good sign. There's no bar but there is a big function room they open to the main restaurant on the weekend evenings and have a belly dancing performance while you eat! The food was awesome - the falafel is a must try, I've never had falafel so good in my life. The hummus is delicious as well. Beef kebabs were cooked perfectly and had a nice char on them. Portions are big so bring your appetite or be prepared to have leftovers for the next day! Our server was very attentive and also gave us recommendations as it was our first time in - and he did not steer us wrong! Overall we had an excellent experience and will definitely be back!

I've been here. at least a dozen times. It's consistent, good quality, amazing restaurant. I've…read morecome plenty of times for the live entertainment that they have on the weekends. The ambience and the staff are what make me continue to come back. The food is unforgettable. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the area. It's worth the drive, especially if you want live entertainment we have done family events here as well

Large indoor dining space

Chicken Hashweh

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Taste Of Lebanon

4.6(409 reviews)

43.4 mi

This place is incredible. Falafel sandwich best I've ever had- fresh and delicious. Hummus and…read morebaklava to die for. Very friendly, family feeling. Give them a try!

this was a really good spot that was kind of by the big e. hummus and babaganoush were large…read moreportions and for 3 people we had a lot of food and it didn't total over $50. the spicy fries were less like traditional fries and were more wet but were still yummy. everyone enjoyed the food that they had, can't comment on authenticity because i've never been to lebanon but overall a good spot!

Two meats over rice with 2 sides

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Villa Of Lebanon

4.4(330 reviews)

52.0 mi

Another memorable food experience from my work trip to Connecticut! Our team ordered a variety of…read moredishes, so we got to try a little bit of everything. Every dish was exceptionally tasty, flavorful, and filling. It's always a great find when a restaurant delivers delicious food across the board, not just one standout dish. Definitely one of the food highlights of the trip and a place I'd happily revisit!

Very nice decent Lebanese place. Got shawarma wraps which were delicious. Prepared very quickly…read more Falafel was a little dry but I'm honestly spoiled by another restaurant back home which sets a high standard.

Gyro options - always lamb for us!

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Anoush'ella

4.3(368 reviews)

36.9 mi•South End

STILL LOVE THIS PLACE!!!…read more I finally got to eat at Anoush' ella, and OMG - SO CUTE!!! I love the vibes. The way it's decorated is very simple and classy, so the ambiance was chill and easy. Once again, the food was delicious!!! I got my usual but with chicken, and it was so good. Very flavorful and moist (eek - sorry for using that term - LOL). Having actually eaten here, I can officially say that the service is equally amazing. They are very fast and efficient. The quality control is excellent here, which makes it worth eating at again and again.

Easy to order, friendly staff, was obsessed with decor and the table design, food was so good and…read morefresh and flavorful!

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Lebanese Kitchen

3.9(47 reviews)

64.1 mi

Give it another try!!…read more I went to Lebanese kitchen during their soft open a year ago . They were so completely overwhelmed that while the food was terrific the visit itself was trying...it took 2 hours to get the meal. I, like many, was wary to go back. However, Recently I've been back twice. And I'm so glad i gave it another go! Once I had a traditional Lebanese combo (Kafka, fattoush, baba) the second I had the Lebanese Fish and Chips - awesome!! Tip --get the garlic paste to dip your fries in. The place was empty though. I fear that people have not come back to give this deserving restaurant a second chance. The food was great and the service was attentive and the value is absolutely there. The ambience is a little meh, and the restaurant is too big. I wish it was a smaller cozier place which is why it didn't get 5 stars but for sure I'm going back!!

Unfortunately permanently closed. Will be sorely missed. Great Middle Eastern cuisine.read more

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Sticks & Stones

4.4(123 reviews)

30.2 mi

Everything! From the decor to the baklava-service and food was amazing!…read more Even the background music complemented the meal! Arête!

The food was amazing. I've come here a bunch of times. They recently remodeled the entire…read morerestaurant and it looks beautiful. Everything was tasty. The restaurant was clean, and the staff was extremely friendly. Looking forward to my next visit. It reminded me of home. All the food came out perfect. wouldn't change anything.

Seating

Chicken shawarma Ceasar salad

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Tablieh Chicken Shawarma

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Michael R.

11 years ago

I've been eating this bread for over 40 years. I was just in Worcester to visit family and I brought home 8 packages to Virginia. Everyone down here wants some. Put them in the freezer and they taste fresh as the first day when you defrost. Non better anywhere!! read more

John S.

14 years ago

Amazing pitas! Great hummus. Worth the trip to get fresh pitas and hummus.

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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.

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