*WOULD RECOMMEND* If…read moreyou want something fast, good, and cheap, this is the perfect place. Halal Pitt is a new food cart on Pitts campus and their food is soooo cheap, at most $8 for a platter and that includes drinks. With the platter you get your protein (chicken, falafel, lamb) , rice, and lettuce. You MUST get their white sauce with hot sauce, it is a great on top of everything. Flavor wise, the meats are all well seasoned and the rice is flavorful too. For the price you pay, it definitely fills you up. Plus, there's no other Mediterranean food place on campus so this is perfect for when you crave this type of food. *VERDICT* Totally would go anytime

So so glad there is the NY-feeling if a halal cart serving chicken over rice. The people there were…read moreexcited to be in Pittsburgh and excited to share their food. Got my chicken over rice and it was absolutely delicious! For those who are interested, it is meat cooked served with rice, pita, and a side of salad. The white sauce and the hot sauce is a must! The price is very reasonable and comes with a drink. I would say this is a new gem in the Oakland area. I cannot wait to go back again. They also have a variety of other options too. Must try!!

This place has the most interesting pizzas in the 'burgh! I am going down their menu and, having…read moreordered more than half of what they offeer, everything is great. I strongly reccomend Ege Mediterranean for lunch, dinner, or even snacks. By the way, the service is excellent! All the people who work there are very, very pleasant. It is a small family place , so not a lot of sitting available.

EGE is now my favorite pizza place since living in Pittsburgh in the last 10 years. Toasttab is…read moretheir online ordering tool. Sometimes when they open up it takes a few minutes to become available to order online. You can also call them to place an order but depending on who anwers, they may not be super confident in their English speaking ability. I normally would get delivery but this pizza is so good that I would drive to pick it up, that's how much I insist for EGE to feed any pizza party I'm hosting. --CASABLANCA pizza is the best, hands down, all my friends and i agree. Almonds, dates, oh my. Also, their Ranch is homemade.

I DO NOT RECOMMEND…read more Ordered delivery through DoorDash and received the item. After further inspection I found what appeared to be a rodent dropping... IN THE FOOD. Was not a burnt piece.

One of my favorite spots for lunch in Oakland, with a central location in Schenley Plaza. The line…read moreis never too long and the food is ready quickly. Lots of nice places nearby to sit outside on a warm day. Based on a customer I overheard on a recent visit, they also offer order-ahead if you're in a hurry. Their shawarma wraps are just the right size for lunch (and also under $10). They offer several sides; I've tried the hummus (not too salty, like many hummuses, but a touch bland) and grape leaf wraps (large portion). One time I upgraded my wrap to a platter with rice and pita and it was way too much food (a mountain of rice). I've seen their platters with fries instead of rice and they are also ginormous due to the mountain of fries.

Pros: From the moment we walked in the man working there was so nice and friendly. We ordered our…read morefood and we ordered chicken wings and fries which were freshly made and tasted delicious! I recommend one line of the red sauce if you don't want alot of spice. The wings were sweet chili and Chipotle BBQ which were delicious and just the right amount of spice. 1 order of fries is enough for two people to share. I love this place and I will come again. Cons: Bathroom and general eating area needs cleaned.

This is definitely the place you go if you want halal food late nite. This is basically a hala guys…read moretype of spot The hot sauce was the best thing 5/5 I don't think I have tasted a better hot sauce at these type of spots Fries :3/5 they give a lot for the money . they are more like thick potatoes wedges than fries. You are definitely going to need something drink to wash them down. Lamb and rice 3/5 decent amt of food for the price. It's lil bit than halal guys but I would give halal guys version a 2.5 /5 Cheeseburger 2/5. Overpriced . The best thing I. It was the pickles. 2.5 out of 5 overall..if you need halal food late nite check the out!

Very good food. Tasty to the core!! Great service and ambience. Generous food portions great to…read moreshare.

Deceptive menu pics and descriptions + nothing Turkish here and it is unreasonably expensive for…read morewhat you get: --Unlike the menu claims, what they serve as Adana Kebab is NOT lamb + flavor was not remotely Turkish. Not authentic at all. -- What they call Turkish rice can't even be called decent rice -- Persian menu items however were good -- Lentil soup was a good soup but it was not an authentic lentil soup at all. Don't expect the traditional flavor -- Unlike the pics, salad mix in your Adana will arrive in a tiny, disposable clear plastic -- You will eat at tables covered with sticky, clear nylon table "cloths" -- Your water will be served in disposable plastic cups -- Your food will be served in acrylic-plastic cups, including the hot soup -- Now the value: Soup is $10, Adana is $22, Kobideh is $25, a cup of Cay / hot tea is $3.50 (almost all Persian/Turkish restaurants serve this as a complimentary item -- Lastly they will charge you an extra 3% for paying by card Decision is yours... We will not go there again.

Ali Baba's on Craig Street always hits the spot…read more The four of us pretty much worked our way through half the menu. We started with the maza platter loaded with hummus, baba ghanoush, artichoke hearts, taboulleh, feta, and olives, plus stuffed grape leaves. Added an order of mujaddara and spinach pies, then moved on to the lamb and chicken shish kebabs. Somehow we still had room for baklawa to finish things off. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you hope for when you come here. The staff is friendly without being overbearing, and the Craig Street location has a relaxed neighborhood feel that makes you want to stick around. Good food, good people, good spot. Ali Baba's is one of those places that never disappoints.

A true Pittsburgh institution. Hands down one of my favorite restaurants in all of this city. And,…read morethat's saying a lot considering what a foodie town the Steel City has become. In all of the years they have been in business (family owned since 1972), the quality and service has never waivered. I am an absolute nutter for Mediterranean food, specifically Syrian. The food is 100% legit, authentic. Made with love, care, & pride. My goodness that tabooli is INCREDIBLE! All fresh ingredients, all the time. Just the right amount of lemon so it doesn't overpower the rest of the flavors. The spinach & lentil soup reminds me of an old boyfriend's Sitty's kitchen. Her soup was the best and the stuff you get at Ali Baba is nearly identical. Kebab dinner platters and grape leaves are fantastic. If you're visiting Pittsburgh, check out North Oakland and this little gem. It's off the beaten path and not touristy but the food is solid and delicious.

Incredible flavors! The hummus was silky smooth, and the chicken shawarma was perfectly spiced. 5/5read more

Oh, how I wanted to love this place…read more We stopped in for a late Saturday evening takeout around 8:00 p.m. They were open until 9:00, so I wasn't expecting anyone to roll out the red carpet, but unfortunately, the experience fell a little flat. Their website says, "It's not just food, it's hospitality." Unfortunately, the hospitality was missing during our visit. We were greeted with more of a "what do you want?" attitude than a warm welcome. The menu is fairly brief, but it took us a minute to decide what each of us wanted so we could try a few different things. There was no one behind us waiting, so a little patience and grace would have gone a long way. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma & Hummus Bowl, and my husband got the Falafel & Rice Bowl. Both were fresh and nicely prepared, but we felt they were lacking in flavor. Unfortunately, the food seemed to have about as much personality as the service. That said, I've heard a lot of great things about Pita My Shawarma from friends, so I'm not writing them off just yet. Maybe it was simply a late-night Saturday visit and we caught them at the wrong time. I'll give them another shot....perhaps during lunch or a little farther away from closing time. Fresh food, but our first experience was underwhelming.....both in flavor and hospitality.

Kassab's was the first place I tried falaffel - back in 1996…read more This restaurant is a South Side institution and it honestly is the best Lebanese food in Pittsburgh!!! I get the Baba Ganaouj, the dolmas, and we do a beef schwarma sandwich. The food is so good, just eat here! Everyone who works here is so kind -- tip them!! But mostly, eat at Kassab's. This place has been around forever, and I don't think it gets the credit it is due!!

Kassab's was fantastic, super conveniently located and quick service. The food was fresh,…read moreflavorful, and clearly made with care. Friendly service, generous portions (I genuinely have never had larger dolmas) and everything we tried was delicious, I definitely recommend the wrap to try if you're stopping in!

I went here for lunch with my work and the place was pretty empty. Can't really say much about the…read morestaff because they just take your order but don't serve the food to you. it did take very long time to get the food so if you are in time crunch, I wouldn't recommend going here.

Mmmmmmmmm!! I love this place!! Their gyros and stuff grape…read moreleaves are amazing. It's hard to find a great gyro in Pittsburgh. Growing up in southside I compare every gyro to the famous shop everyone knows from the southside. So living a cross the river and finding this gyros melts my mouth. Try it. You will love it

Really enjoyed our lunch here during Restaurant Week! The menu had great options and everything we…read moretried was delicious. I especially loved the chicken and veggies. The restaurant was a little busy before the pre-season game for Steelers, but the service was still excellent. Our waiter was amazing--very attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, a great experience and I'd definitely come back!

4.5 stars. Alihan's Mediterranean Cuisine opened in 2013 and serves Turkish cuisine for lunch,…read moredinner, and special events. The menu lists many meat, seafood, and vegetarian options, and the chefs can accommodate customers on gluten-free and vegan diets. Examples of menu items are lentil soup, babaghanoush, falafel, shepherd salad, lamb chops, many kebabs, sea bass, sautés, house-made desserts such as baklava, and non-alcoholic beverages. My husband and I ate one lunch here. Indoor and covered outdoor seating was available. The employees promptly greeted and seated us, and I appreciated that they recommended specific menu items to help me choose. After a reasonable wait, the foods were brought to our table. Here are my ratings for what we ordered: Grilled Shrimp - 5 stars - Several large, juicy shrimp were on skewers and had been perfectly cooked. Sides were mixed vegetables and a mix of rice and bulgur. Chicken Shish Kebab - 4 stars - The chunks of chicken were large and juicy and had a mild seasoning. On the side was rice pilav. Turkish Tea - 4.5 stars - This black tea was a good size and was served hot. Packets of sweeteners were available. The total price was $55 plus tax and tip.