We hadn't had Zekos in quite some time like ten years ago bc of where it is located we don't really…read morego. We tried it this time for lunch. It was convenient to the Convention Center and the Marriott hotel in Palmetto where we were. They have a lot of options of Mediterranean food.l - shawarma, falafels, gyros, Greek salads, shrimp, fish are some of their offerings here. We chose chicken pitas. Fries are Two dollars extra. I also ordered baba ganoosh(smokey egg plant spread which comes with pita. I'm pretty obsessed with this and have to order it wherever it's available. We ordered it, & brought it for us. They were very friendly and helpful. Our food was very tasty and did not disappoint. This is like a fast casual type place which is what we wanted bc we wanted to eat and go and beat the rain.

I enjoyed the jumbo shrimp along with their Greek salad. It was extra but well worth the price…read more Service were very good. Recommend 10 out of 10.

So good... the owner is very nice and always has a big smile for us when we come in. The food is…read moreauthentic and delicious. Would recommend to anyone looking for a great meal

Walked in on a Friday night 6:35 pm & no one was in the restaurant so immediately it gave us a…read morestrange vibe. Interiour was very casual. During the course of the night, they got 1 other table & a few take out orders. There were 2 people working the restaurant - the owner who was cooking & a kid who doubled as a waiter & dishwasher. Food was very good - tabouleh, homemade pita, tender falafel & the beef cube skewer. The chicken skewer was dry. They only offer 2 desserts &b were out of baklava on a Friday night! They gave us free turkish coffee. Bathrooms were hideous - men's room toilet didn't flush & the women's room toilet had the handle dangling from it. I would try it again only because the food was good & I really wanted to try the baklava. BYO!

This isn't middle eastern food , it's American food trying to look Middle East. They use the tikka…read moremasala curry that comes from sprouts in a jar ( which is actually Indian ) in their curry chicken , I know this because my fiancé has been using it for the past year and iv been eating it once a week lol Crazy how they're just blatantly using that .... the falafel was actually good . I read some of the reviews here and somebody mentioned a microwave... I can see how that is possibly being used. 1 extra star because the lady working there is sweet. The ambience is dead silent , as if something died. Very eeery , I think it was from all of our dead expectations . I was open about my disappointment with my fiance ( quiet whispers ) and the lady next to me must have heard and felt bad so she started speaking out loud about how she liked the food ... she left her entirely plate hardly eaten lol I don't like to leave a bad review but that really got to me that I noticed they were using that sauce from sprouts so blatantly and I paid for that ...

I always call in and carry out my order. Tonight had the spanakopita platter, falafel platter, and…read morea chicken taouk pita along with olives and feta. The food was absolutely delicious! Everything was hot, seasoned perfectly and so enjoyable. Highly recommend.

Stopped for lunch today...and oh.my.god was it the MOST AH-MAZING food!! It was an actual food riot…read morein my mouth! We shared the Jerusalem Beef Pita and Lamb Flatbread. I am not usually a fan of lamb but this dish BLEW ME AWAY, COMPLETELY! I feel like a raving maniac but honestly this was a real taste experience!!!!!!! The side salads (house salad with tahnini dresssing and pickled onion salad, respectively) were fab compliments! The garlic sauce with the lamb...lip smack!!! Of course we grabbed the date snickerdoodles to take home! I will dream of this meal for a loooong time!!!!! Thank you, Florence & Boys!!!!!

Florence and the Spice Boys is good. We had the fried…read morecauliflower, the Beet Hummus. Both were great. I have had the burger in the past as well. If you like big flavor and colorful food this place is for you, lots of veg options as well. And beautiful cocktails. It's on a nice corner spot in the landings and has both indoor and outdoor seating. Food was so nice looking that we jumped right in and forgot to take pics. Service was good but not great. Was glad they have a QR code on the table. We were able pay that way so did not have to wait for the bill.

Wow! I was just here for the first time and I am so impressed! The hospitality is so welcoming and…read morefriendly! After browsing the market, I made my way to the back to order my platter and found that everything is so fresh! I ordered the Lamb Platter which came with two sides. It was my first time and I was so happy with both my order and service! Once I got home, I dived right in and devoured my platter. Such an amazing deal for a good price! Overall, I'll be back & will be telling my friends about it!

The staff was unbelievably kind and the food was amazing! My daughter was very unsure about her…read morefirst time with this cuisine (she's 5) and the person working the grill knew that their braised lamb with potatoes would be her new favorite (they were right). I had the mixed grill which fed me for 3 days with sharp pickled vegetables and heavenly rice. The shop is small and bursting with all of the essentials- worth a stop in and of itself!

Great and Good little hidden gem for comfort food! I will definitely be returning to try more of…read morethe selections on the menu!

I had a taste for a shawarma and this place popped up for me. I decided to give it a try because…read morethe prices weren't too bad and the food looked good. It wasn't too welcoming when i went into the restaurant to grab my order. I feel a little deceived when i got my order, it felt very light and I decided to open it once I was in the car and noticed how small the Shawarma was. It was only meat and some onions no tomatoes or lettuce. I paid $15 for this and feel like they cheated me. It was pretty decent, but nothing to rave over. If they added more meat, tomatoes and lettuce it would be great. Some places offer a side with a shawarma too. But if anything adding more to the wrap would feel like it's moneys worth.

I love this little place. Freshly made food to order. Fast and friendly service. Vegetarian options.read more

Great spot, food is fresh, delicious, tasty, healthy , and pretty darn affordable. It hits all the…read moreright notes! Staff is always super nice and accommodating when I've been there. Also, I'm OBSESSED with their tahini sauce! Glad this was place is located nearby some of my weekly errands.

Lunch today was a VERY pleasant surprise. I found Al Forno on Yelp, we were interested in finding…read morea good Shwarma sandwich place in the Sarasota area (we eat them a lot in NYC), but had, we'll say, "moderate" expectations. The storefront is nothing special at all, you order from a big tablet screen and then they have standard fast-casual seating. It doesn't look fancy at all and the restroom situation is weird (you have to go outside through a back alley for the men's restroom?). The workers were nice but I was only hoping for "solid" food. Then I took my first bite of the mixed-shwarma sandwich, and it was sublime. Perfectly cooked and well seasoned tender meat, they press the pita with just the right amount of salad/pickles, so the pita is crunchy and the meat isn't overwhelmed with too much salad like so often happens. Their house fries were spiced deliciously and fried fresh (which makes us want to try the Falafel, which we also saw them frying fresh). The food was *fantastic*, making it one of those diamond-in-the-rough places that you'd never guess had such good food. We're looking forward to going back and trying more on the menu, highly recommend if you're near UTC mall.

Stopped by Al forno Mediterranean Grill in UTC Sarasota with my uncle and had a good experience…read moreoverall. The food was solid, your typical Mediterranean cuisine but I will say it's a bit on the pricey side if you're just trying to grab a quick lunch. The tabbouleh parsley was chopped a bit larger than I personally prefer. I usually like it more finely chopped, but it was still fresh and enjoyable. Service was quick and the food came out fast, which I appreciated. There's limited seating inside, so it seems like it's set up more for takeout than dining in. Overall, a good spot. Just keep the pricing and seating in mind depending on what you're looking for.

Fantastic Lebanese food in a family environment. Service was truly amazing too. We came here with a…read moregroup of 7 and were seated quick. Food wait time was great for the quality of the food too. Everything was very authentic. We will be back for sure.

***Amazing food & Dining Experience - We had a large group for dinner, and everything was perfect…read more Owners Sue & Chris hosted, and everyone had a great time. Definitely our top choice as the #1 place to bring friends and family. Bar features custom imported wine choices... a must-try. Jerry