We follow alaturco on Facebook where they had placed out a post stating they had a st pattys day…read morespecial for $39.99. Sounded like a great opportunity to try a bit of all their food. The ordering was simple and I reserved my order through fb messenger a few days prior to 3/17. The order to the pickup went smoothly and it was sooooo delicious. They placed it together when I arrived. If you've never been to the Ballston spa location and it's your first time, things to know: - tables for about 12 people in the restaurant at a time (no larger parties) - it gets warm in there, no matter the season! - they serve canned drinks and bottled water, so if you're a guzzler, bring your large reusable water bottle My favorite part was how the hummus was the best hummus I've had in years. No other restaurant makes it like this in the area and you've got to go in and try it!

Had the combo Gyro platter and very happy with portion size as well as flavor…read more It was dinner time and the meat however was a little Dried out probably was shaved hours ago. The owners are very nice and appreciative. The Baklava was super good.

My group of 12 adults and 5 children were spending a long weekend in Lake George and we wanted a…read morequick and easy place to pick up dinner. I found this place on Google which turned out to be such a hit. We tried calling in our order multiple times but always got a busy signal so we placed our order through Seamless and it was ready for pick up in 25 minutes. The portions here are large and the food is delicious! The chicken/gyro and rice platters are similar to NYC halal platters with large chunks of meat. The "crispy cheesy naan" is more like crispy cheesy paratha (flaky flatbread) which was yummy. The pita is also thick and fluffy! My group also loved the salads and falafel. The Mediterranean food here seems more authentic but they also have a kids menu with cheese pizza and chicken fingers, etc.

Was hesitant as attached to the gas station…read more Halal food with Greekish menu. Went with 5 people and tried various items. Lamb gyro over salad: skimpy on the meat for an entree. Meat was average. Salad was very fresh but pickles do not belong in a Greek salad. Replace with grape leaves. Lettuce also doesn't belong in this salad. Cheap canned black olives. Chicken over rice was good. Chicken over salted. Rice average. Garlic naan and pita were excellent. Best part of the meal. Homemade hot sauce also very good. Spinach feta rolls underwhelming. Baklava below average. Taste store bought. Overall food is okay but a little pricey.

Warm friendly atmosphere. Lavash bread excellent with yogurt sauce and hummus. Delicious lamb…read morechops, lamb over rice, spaghetti with tomato sauce, spaghetti with shrimp, curry chicken pizza, pide, etc. Zena was our waitress and she was amazing. We had 14 people for a birthday dinner and they were able to accommodate everyone. Highly recommend.

Started with an order of grape leaves. Decent amount but they weren't very flavorful…read more The Lavish Bread came out hot and fresh and served with tzatziki sauce was the highlight of the meal for me. The Greek salad was okay. My Chicken Kebab platter was hefty, but buried under the sauce amongst the actual chicken kebabs, were chunks of bread to give the illusion that you were getting a lot of chicken. I'd say the chicken kebab to bread chunk ratio was 50/50. That's a deal breaker for me. I won't be back.

My son had stopped here on the way to visit and based on some of the leftovers, we knew it had to…read morebe on the list. Traveling within about 5 minutes on the way to visit a good friend, and it happened to be right around lunch time, the opportunity finally came. It's a casual place, lots of 2 and 4 top tables, but what caught my eye when we went in was the cooler full of amazing side options. Then you look up and there's a beautiful oven and a dough station. This is looking great. We sat and ordered lamb kebab and doner kebab. A couple minutes later, a large (~11x17?) wooden tray appeared with a piping hot lavash bread and a plate of dill yogurt sauce. If the meal had stopped there, I would have been a happy camper. We had just had a few pieces when the kebab arrived, each with a pepper, tomato, some red cabbage, and onion. Both meats were authentic and delicious. My favorite way to eat my doner was with a bit of the bread, a bit of the dill sauce, some onion and cabbage, and a bunch of meat - a mini gyro, if you will. We took away about 1/3 of the generous portions and ordered a large mixed plate (all 10 of the sides) and baklava to take to our friend. It's a bit of a drive for us, but any time we're anywhere close, we're going to be back for sit down (if it's mealtime) or takeaway if it's not. I highly recommend you do the same.

Alibaba is probably the oldest Turkish restaurant in the Albany area, and it recently got a nice…read moreupgrade -- from the furniture to the serving plates and menus. The place feels much more modern and inviting now. Our family especially enjoys the beyti kebab, the güveç, and their pide. I haven't tried the pizza yet, but since their pide is very good, I imagine the pizza would also be solid. For me though, the real highlight at Alibaba is the mezze. In Turkish cuisine, grilled meats and kebabs are almost always enjoyed with a variety of mezze. They might technically be sides, but they're a big part of the whole experience. These days there are several Turkish kebab places in the area, but none of them offer a wide selection of fresh, house-made mezze like Alibaba does. At many places you're lucky if you find one or two options, often just a basic ezme. At Alibaba you'll find around ten different mezze and each one tastes distinct and freshly made. Every time I tell myself I'll just take a little... and somehow I end up filling a big mezze plate. Honestly, even when we grill at home, our motivation is picking up mezze from Alibaba to go with it. I'm not sure if it gets the credit it deserves, but don't skip the mezze here -- you'd be missing out. In fact, start with the mezze and figure out the rest later :))

Fabulous food!! Amazing owner! Exceptional! Sara is a one of…read morea kind owner. Can't wait to go back.

We had great service and delicious Mediterranean dishes. We understand the selections are a fusion…read moreof Egyptian and Lebanese. The ambiance is simple but nice. It's small so we were smart to have a reservation. There was a selection of interesting cocktails, wine, beer, sodas, Saratoga Water, and cider. Sadly, there were no gluten free desserts but otherwise, they're really good at dealing with celiac needs. We had a lovely evening.

We had a great meal here with a large party of 12. They do not have a kid's menu but our kids still…read moreenjoyed along with pretty much everyone in our group. Our waiter was super attentive and even though it took some time for the food to come out, I think given the quality of everything we ate, it was worth it. I got the raspberry mint mojito cocktail which was delicious and I pinched a sip or two of kid's lemonade made from fresh lemons, perfect level of sweetness. We tried the sweet potato pakoras and lumpia and the trio of house made dips (we liked the green mint-e one best). Everything was tasty, including the sauces that came up with them. Our kids shared the ramen which they split into two large bowls that didn't even look like a split dish given how much it was. My wife got the spare ribs which melted off the bones and had great flavor. The scallop dish I ordered came with six scallops that were a good size and also came with some gnocci, a delicious and unique sauce, and an unusual lobster with veggie type of ceviche salad accoutrement. I have the sense that the menu changes regularly here. The chef/owner came out and greeted us after the meal to ask how everything was and we could honestly respond that it was our best meal of the week. Subsequently we tried to sample many items from their desert menu and again Bastard did not disappoint. Surprisingly the "S'Mores," a more adult take on the kid's classic, was one of our favorites. Given the unique take on a variety of globally inspired dishes and great attention to detail, I would love to try Bastard again the next time I'm in the area.

Bastard was recommended by a friend of mine several times and I finally got there when friends were…read morevisiting from out of town. I loved everything that I tasted and ordered. These folks know what they're doing. Korean wings were spicy as advertised, but hit the mark on crunch, savoriness and just the right level of sweetness. I could have made a meal out of these, but I was nice and shared 'em. We also had a Mediterranean dip sampler that was outstanding. I then had a fabulous salad with Thai-inspired mango shrimp. Others at the table had steak, homemade pappardelle pasta and a version of a wedge salad. Rave reviews all around. Dessert? We almost declined. Instead, we all shared a piece of the gigantic, insanely good slice of baklava cheesecake. Our server was the bomb. Wish I could remember her name. I look forward to going back as the menu changes with the seasons.

The food was so delicious. The spinach pie would be one of my must haves if I lived in the…read moreneighborhood. The hamburger was just as good and the French fries were excellent. Came on a Monday and the owners were happy to have us stop by with all of our helmets and camera gear spread out over their large square tables. Loved the homey neighborly feeling.

The ambiance is a hole in the wall, but the food is some of the best. Baba ghanoush was wonderful…read moreand great chicken gyro sandwiches. It was more than we could eat and we will return. For reference, it is a stone's throw from the Fort Plain museum

Just had a wonderful meal at The Fair Haven in. The food was wonderful. The owner and staff are so…read morefriendly and personable. The dessert was to die for. It was a chilly day outside, but with a fire roaring in the fireplace and the awesome staff made it the perfect day.

we reported a dog stuck in a car and then the lady didn't care and then she said she owned a public…read moreand threatened to call the cops on us cause we were reporting a crime, and I believe she is a illegal immigrant, sincerely Marcos durfree

Noticeably spotless! The staff all smile and really seem to love being there. Very upbeat and super…read morefriendly. I did not realize there were several locations in the capital district. There is one closer to me so I think I will be visiting there real soon. I got a toasty Big Chicken Shawarma wrap. It was stuffed full of fresh ingredients. Every single ingredient complimented the other I can't even describe it. It was a nice size and I ate it all. Absolutely delicious. I don't think I've had a toastier wrap ever. It was perfect. Pics included! A nice relaxed atmosphere with apparently several locations. I would encourage you to try one!

Staff are very welcoming and pleasant. Food very good…read more Tomato soup excellent. Shawarma bowls very good with fresh quality ingredients. Rice and pita bread very good. Fair pricing. Quality utensils. Quick service. Place and bathrooms are clean. Management/owner doing a fabulous job! Will always return! And will try the desserts next time.