Got around to trying the (not as) new (at this point) Zaytoona restaurant in South Burlington…read more Don't let the hidden shopping plaza location fool you, Zaytoona is a real gem. Everything we had was delicious and even the picky eaters (grandpa/kids) found something they like. The owners/chefs at Zaytoona come from Jordan and Yemen I believe and the cuisine is an eclectic and unique mix of middle eastern food with some of the classics like kebabs, shawarma, falafel, lentil soup, and Kafta. My kids actually loved the lentil soup, but our fav. pre-main was the Muhammara although I wish they had given more pita bread to match the amount of sauce that comes with it. We tried the fatoush and rocca salads and while both were good, we preferred the latter. For mains we shared the mixed lamb and beef shawarma, lamb shish kabab (we had wanted to try the special slow cooked lamb shank but they were all out and the waiter said the shish kebab was just as good), and the fries. Everything was tasty and fairly priced. For deserts we shared the saffron cake, mango coconut like pudding, and my fav, the kunafa. The latter reminded me of a very crispy, perfect blend of salt and sweet mozzarella stick and was so so good. The pomegranate lemonade helped wash it down and I liked the tangy sourness of it. Our kids enjoyed the special mango drink. Service was prompt here and staff were friendly. The ambiance was great here and seating area is more upscale than I expected. Glad that this place exists in the Burlington area and I would love to come back.

I was stayed st a hotel nearby and walked over to Zaytoona for dinner. I arrived at 730pm and was…read moredisappointed that all the mixed grills were no longer being served. I ordered a beef and lamb shawarma bowl with a side of falafel. Portion was decent but the beef lamb blend was a bit chewy. The highlight for me were the falafel. They were crispy on the outside and tender inside with lots of fresh parsley. Overall good meal after a long flight but I wish I had a chance to try their mixed grill.

We snagged a reservation for Saturday evening the day before for 5 pm for our anniversary. The…read moredecor is trendy and the atmosphere and ambiance are lively. We had Mara for our server and you could tell she truly loves everything about the food there. For cocktails we ordered Mint and Honey, and Homa. The Mint and Honey had gin, lemon juice, honey, and labne. I never thought milk and lemon juice would mix, but it worked surprisingly well. The cocktails were definitely original but not something I would order seconds of. For mezze, we ordered half the menu. The lamb sausage crackers are kind of like ground lamb between two thin pitas that are then toasted. The local credited came with cucumber, radishes, and cherry tomatos. The muhammara was the star of the show, the punchy red people puree with curry, divine. The baba ganoush was also excellent but not much eggplant taste if you like that. The kale salad was lightly dressed with a creamy dressing, with crispy and very crunchy quinoa that ser it apart. The sugar snap peas were perfectly cooked. Seared halloumi was a crowd pleaser and must be ordered. The potato latkes were the surprising dark horse, crunch flavorful, but the jalapeño lahbne was amazing with it. The octopus had great flavors added and was very tender. There was a slightly fishy taste to it though. The lamejun is like pizza, on which the burrata was amazing. They brought a candle - lit baklava for dessert, a very sweet ending to our dinner. Love this food!

Rating: 4.3 Came to…read moretry this place for early dinner as this place had excellent reviews and we wanted to plan a dinner at church street market as we wanted to check the area as well. It's an upscale East Mediterranean restaurant focused on small plates and drink. Place was busy so we made a reservation but we ended getting there early and wasn't too busy so we were able to get tables as there were no option to reserve a table and only bar at the time. Parkings are available for street parkings only. We parked further out and walked over. Menu was unique as they mainly focus on small plates and drinks. They offer different kind of Mediterranean dips/bread and small plates. We got few things to try such as tahini hummus, home made pita, leb lebi, braised lamb simit bun, sweet harrisa chicken and greek style octopus with bread. First served was tahini hummus, pita bread and leb lebi. Home made pita bread was fresh, soft and chewy, hummus was creamy which paired very well. Lab lebi was crunchy spiced chick pea which was almost like a snack. I'm sure it pairs well with drinks but i don't drink so was a snack on its own. Next up was braised lamb simit bun. Single bun came with some braised lamb and pickled, mayo sauce and toasted bun. Flavorful lamb and nicely toasted bun. Greek style octopus with bread was interesting. It reminded me of ceviche with octopus but with olive oil. The harrisa chicken wing was good but not unique particularly. Overall food was good but definitely noticed portions were really small. The best thing was actually the home made pita. Service was good. Server was attentive. Overall it's a good restaurant but maybe for special occasions. Price is pretty high compared to the portion. Definitely get the home made pita bread and hummus but not sure if that alone will justify coming back.

Rating: 3.8/5 We…read morestopped by on a late Friday night and the place was empty. I ordered the Mix Wrap ($14.45), which came with chicken and beef shawarma. The wrap itself was different from what I expected. It was thin, long, and fried, giving it a nice crispy texture. Inside, it had potatoes, onions, and a yogurt-based sauce. While the flavors were good, it didn't really feel like Mediterranean food, and I missed the fresh veggies like lettuce and tomatoes that I was hoping for when I chose Mediterranean in the first place.

Food was delicious and the people were so friendly. The garlic sauce was amazing. Big portion, you…read moredefinitely get your moneys worth. Will absolutely be going back

The food in the restaurant is not bad, but the restaurant itself is extremely hot and not very many…read moreplaces to sit, prices are good though.

Basic no frills place in Burlington for kabobs. It has falafel and many vegetarian options. Ahli…read moreBaba's is a no frills place, just somewhere to get cheap food. For sure that's true in here. They don't even have any seats. A good option at lunch or later. It's open late at night. The place is pretty cheap looking inside, and there's only these tables without any chairs, so if you eat in here you'll be standing. Another good reason to get it to go. The menu has typical Middle Eastern stuff. A lot of pitas to get. It's $9 to get the Falafel Pita. A pretty typical looking one. Pretty big though. Comes with the usual toppings on it. There's cucumbers, tahini, and tomatoes. A few other choices for vegetarians are on the menu. These include the Pakora Pita and Samosas. Among the other menu choices is the Breakfast Burrito. These are served all day, so get these any time. Certainly it looks pretty sketchy in here. It's not bad food though. There's plenty of choices for vegans and vegetarians.

As per their website we got there on a Thursday just after 5PM when Burlington, and practically the…read moreentire East Coast to the United States, was under a heat advisory. The actual temperature was 90°F and the feels like was hotter than that... The split AC unit inside the restaurant could barely keep up.Kudos to the staff for working in these UNBEARABLE condition - especially folks in the kitchen! I got the Northender (gin, mint simple syrup) and a margarita sans salt. Both were pricy ($13) given the small size but refreshing nevertheless. The hummus was small and bread tasty but served cold. I would not recommend the fattouch as it was a small mixed greens and red onion with toasted pita ($9) not worth it by any stretch of the imagination. The kofta and teensy tiny "salad" also not a value. Very tasty but not worth it. I will say the bartender was ON IT and attentive without being 'too much' - deserves h We ordered the deal for 2 people at $32 which includes two proteins and the fixings. We also ordered a fattouche salad as well as a chopped salad that comes with kofta. Overall a solid B for quality ingredients, but not at all authentic (not halal by the way). It scratched an itch but missed the mark on both authenticity/small portion size for price ratio. Nice folks and local vibe.

Went for $2 peroni Tuesdays!! Got the 2 person family platter with chicken and beef. It was…read moreincredible!! So flavorful and a good amount of food. Everything from the rice to the tahini to the actual meat was great. We got the hummus with it and my only con was that it was a very small amount of hummus and only one piece of bread for two people. Other than that, it was so yummy!

Excellent food and charming spot!! Best pastries ever. Would definitely going back again and wish…read moreI was a local so this could be my regular spot.

Always reliable for a tasty brunch. Not always happy with portions. Eggplant sabich had very little…read morefried eggplant and so heavily breaded I think I got a total of one small slice of a very small eggplant. Could not taste it. Food can be tasty but always disappointed in portions considering price. Good and interesting pastries. A bit on the heavy side. Service pleasant and the place squeezes in a lot of people in an odd shaped small space.

Aladdin is definitely on the pricer end for Middle Eastern food but it was overall good. My…read morefavorite was their pita bread and Baba Ghaniuj. The potato kibbeh was too salty for my liking. I would NOT recommend their saffron rice, it was mushy and underflavored. The interior is small. They had 4 small tables so I would recommend this more for a to-go place. Lots of parking in front of the restaurant! Customer service is a 2/5. There was only one person working and he was very rude. Middle Eastern Salad w/ Falafel ($17.85) Trio combo with Moussaka Eggplant, Saffron rice, Hummus ($24.88) Potato Kibbeh (5 piece/$9.99) Baba Ghaniuj (small $9.40) Pita bread ($2.59/piece)

Good restaurant. Food is great but pricey. I ordered a combination of falafel and cauliflower in…read morethe bowl. Service is good. We did a takeout so the ambiance didn't really matter.

Ate there last night, but will not be going back. The place is filthy, I couldn't believe what I…read moresaw while I was waiting in line. Dirty, dusty floor, greasy, paper and napkins on the floor, all in plain sight, imagine what the kitchen must look like. They could use a course on customer service, very dissatisfied.

My wife and I don't know anything about Lebanese food, but the staff was friendly, and helped us…read moreunderstand the menu. The food was delicious! Fresh salads, warm garlicky pitas, and grilled lamb and chicken. The only minor criticism we would have is that they were a little heavy-handed for our tastes with the garlic aioli on my wife's dish. Other than that the food was amazing. We'll definitely be back on our next visit to Cowansville.

Exciting to have authentic Lebanese food available on our Eastern Townships bike tour. Superior…read morefriendly service by a delightful staff, delicious food, pleasant outdoor seating - what else could you ask for? Shared plates and a bottle of wine made for a great dining experience. Don't miss it.

FOUND A HAIR in my hummus!!!…read more Rude people. Service was terrible. Made us wait an hour for our table. Terrible parking. Would not recommend nor return!!!!

After checking numerous reviews and website menus, It appeared to me that Twisted Carrot was one of…read morethe most interesting restaurants in the area, in terms of menu and atmosphere. My dinner experience there certainly lived up to expectations. The restaurant is small, seating maybe about 30 people. I wouldn't call it intimate, but I would call it friendly. The menu items are enjoyably named, with some interesting ingredient and flavor combinations. Service is fast and friendly; 3 servers can take care of all the tables quite nicely, with time for fun conversation as you go. The cocktail list is small, and the drinks are simply garnished, but everything we tried was quite flavorful and reasonably priced. As an appetizer, the Moo Moo Dippers, filled with shaved ribeye and corned beef and combined with the remoulade sauce for dipping. were addicting. My salmon filet came atop a bed of roasted sweet potato and corn hash and a sauce on top to give it more interesting presentation and flavor. The pork medallions were similarly appealing. We passed on dessert, because most of the offerings had some form of caffeine in them (e.g., boozy affogato), but I'm certain they would have been equally delicious. I was surprised the restaurant closed so early on days they're actually open, i.e., 8pm. So if you want convenient dining, get there early for dinner, because it does fill up.

Our group all liked our meals. The salmon portion added to a salad was on the small side, but the…read morefried chicken portion was very hefty. The rosé was really nice too. Our server was great.