incredibly solid food at good prices. been going here for years and have always been impressed but…read morethe beef shawarma bun is next level. the pizzas are also very good, they have a lot of unique dishes that you don't see at many other middle eastern restaurants. I've only ever gotten takeout but it's always been ready quickly and the inside is nice and clean.

Our first time at this Falafel & Cafe, and what a pleasant experience! Small, quaint, and a nice…read moreatmosphere! Owned by an Egyptian gentleman who owns Prints2Go as well. We ordered our food at the register and waited less than 10 min to get our food. My falafel was absolutely delicious! I love falafel and eat it everywhere they have it and this one was my favorite! It's in a pressed pita bread and comes with some sort of sauce that almost makes this perfect sized sandwich creamy! My hubby had the chicken shawarma platter. As you can see in the pic, it was served with pita, salad and fries or rice. The chicken was so flavorful and delicious. We'll both return and share the love! Thank you!

Delicious and fast fresh food from Lebanon. Come in for something different culturally.read more

This is my favorite restaurant!!! The food is absolutely delicious and healthy. They only use…read morehealthy quality ingredients. They also sell an assortment of Arabic ingredients for cooking in the restaurant as well. The food is Lebanese, but they put their own unique twist on it. This is a family business and they are all so friendly. Every time I stop in they treat my son and I like family. I always get a great meal and great service! I cannot recommend this place enough.

This place is being repainted inside & out right now, in a gorgeous, bright, light vanilla cream…read morecolor. It Looks Fantastic! So I decided to give it a whirl... I can't believe I been driving past this place for over a year & haven't stopped! The new paint job looks so beautiful, it's so inviting now... Inside, they have a nice salad bar/hot food bar for lunch! Looks amazing! Next time I'm going to try it! OuiOui :)... First thing I notice is, every table has a shaker of Sumac on it! Every single one! I'm thinking right away, this is the place for moi. I get some hummus, shake shake shake, some sumac, all over it... I'm already in heaven :)... My waiter was a very kind man that told me he would customize my order for me if I wanted to do the combo for two as my hubby wanted me to bring him some. So I got the combo for two with lamb instead of Filet mignon. It came with one chicken Shish kabob, one lamb & two ground beef, grilled veggies & a ton of rice. WOZA! :).... Shake shake shake some more sumac & moi makes a huge dent in the combo by myself. I ate all the chicken, accidentally. (whistling sounds) LOOK at the char on that chicken WOZA! :).... The lamb, superb. The ground beef Shish I usually don't care for. Not this place. The ground beef Shish is fabulous! :)... Shake shake shake some more sumac... I'm in heaven.... So as I'm packing up some to go for hubby, moi super sweet waiter comes by with packets of SUMAC for me to take with me! WOZA!!!! (Mic drop) I'm completely in heaven OuiOui. Added to moi fave restaurants in the Tampa/St Pete areas. Cannot wait to return! Highest Recommendations.

First time here for dinner. Half of us went for the buffet…read moreand the other half ordered entrées from the menu Nobody was unhappy with their choices The buffet has something for everyone Different meats, mainly, chicken, and beef, stews, and vegetable dishes I had a lamb kebab entrée which was exquisite. Between the lamb, rice, and grilled vegetables it was a feast The other two entrées that were ordered was a filet mignon and a chicken kebab. They were both enjoyed tremendously Not a lot of wine and beer options, but it was perfect for what we ordered. It is run by a husband and wife and they make sure that the service is exceptional If you like mideastern Mediterranean food, this is a definite go to

I came here with friends for my birthday and this place absolutely blew me out of the park! For…read morestarters, everyone is INCREDIBLY kind and so accommodating! We enjoyed a round of drinks at the bar with the BEST bartender who gave amazing recommendations, we stuck with wine because of how awesome the list is!! Once we got to our table our server was just as great as the bartender! Gave us the best recommendations at such a cute table. The bread was phenomenal as a starter as well as the spinach arancini and bruschetta! For entrees we shared a bunch of pastas and the chicken parmesan. Everything was cooked to perfection and you can really feel the true Italian love! With barely any room for dessert in the best way, we obviously made room for the homemade tiramisu paired with the tiramisu martini, both were unbelievable. Safe to say this is one of the best experiences I've had at a restaurant recently! I was blown away by everything, everyone was SO accommodating and friendly, and the ambiance paired everything together perfect. I can't wait to come back again soon! I'll be dreaming of that tiramisu!

From the moment we walked in, we felt genuinely welcomed. You can tell this is a family run…read morebusiness that truly cares about its guests, and that warmth made the entire experience even more enjoyable. The food was absolutely delicious. The lasagna was rich, flavorful, and tasted like it was made from a treasured family recipe, perfectly layered with homemade goodness. The grouper salad was just as impressive, with fresh crisp ingredients that came together beautifully. What really stood out was the hospitality. Everyone was kind, attentive, and genuinely appreciative of our visit. Specifically Clarissa. It's rare to find a place where both the food and the people leave such a lasting impression. If you're looking for incredible homemade food and authentic, heartfelt service, this is a place you won't want to miss.

I have to laugh. I was prepared to initially give Zalabia a very low rating. When we entered, the…read moreplace was dead. A gentleman was standing in the kitchen, & he just looked at us with no greeting. We sat down, looked at a menu, & waited 7 minutes before he came out. Finally he appeared & we ordered the small chicken shawarma wraps. The gentleman replied we could not have chicken shawarma wraps today. I laughed & we ordered a beef shawarma wrap, a falafel wrap, & a side of baba ghanoush, & 2 waters. We sat for 23 minutes, lol. I told my wife this is turning into such a bad experience. Finally the man showed up with the wraps. I mentioned we also ordered waters & baba ghanoush. He seemed confused but brought them out. A moment later I sank my teeth into some of the most delicious beef shawarma I've ever had. The shop owner was from Egypt & his beef had been marinated in warm spices like cinnamon. It was unexpectedly excellent. Then I tried the baba ghanoush. Wow!! It was not the usual flavoring that I love. It was totally unique & also excellent. It also had a tiny bit of heat in it from a chile pepper. Finally, the falafel was way above average, tasting so great. Anyway, I was ready to give Zalabia one star, but it always comes down to the food. And the food was 5 stars.

What a delightful small restaurant with very attentive staff. The vegan options were somewhat…read morelimited, but absolutely scrumptious. There's a few other vegan options. Looking forward to trying, I can't not wait till I come back. Recommend 100%

Excellent excellent excellent. That is what I'd say. Was in the area around dinner time and thought…read moreI was getting a small strip restaurant but instead found top notch service and great food. Ambiance outside is horrible but inside very nice and authentic looking. Food was cooked fresh and great wine selection. Will be back again to try other dishes

Overcharged overpriced and over salted on $265.36 bill gave $75.00 tip Giuseppe didn't seem to be…read moresatisfied with it.

Love their strawberry salad! It's very filling and a good price for the amount you get…read more I didn't love their Greek salad on a previous visit, but it was OK.

Ordered the 1/4 Greek Chicken with Greek potatoes online. HORRIBLE! Not edible overcooked and dry…read moreas a bone. Potatoes also overcooked. I wasted $18.39 on the meal. Had I been in the restaurant I would tell them to take it back and get a refund. They have lost us as a customer.

We popped in for lunch after waiting two weeks for renovations to be completed. What did we…read morediscover? A new and improved East Bistro with a new, enthusiastic and friendly owner and an excellent engaging chef. He is respecting the successful original and also adding some improvements! @Peter selected this place and we enjoyed it! Abdul, the new owner, introduced himself, gifted us free black tea with mints leaves, and encouraged us to sample various items such as homemade falafel and homemade lentil soup. I ordered the sampler platter called Trifecta and got the feta cheese on the side since I am currently dairy free. The presentation was excellent and I enjoyed everything served. The hummus was very nice and included a sprinkling of sumac as a garnish. The kabobs and rice were flavorful as well! The excellent falafel, which I asked about, turned out to be Abdul's grandmother's recipe from Jordan! Delicious! We met Z, the chef and were able to examine the huge gas powered oven for flat bread and more. Z's food was very nice, both tasty and beautiful. I also got a spiced/herbal flatbread to go for my wonderful wife. We will heat it up and try it tonight! . Life is good with an excellent meal, great service and a spotless and welcoming restaurant.

I am completely heart broken, crying for days now…read more. I cannot believe what has happened here. What was my completely favorite place to grab Kabob lunch has now changed hands & the food is completely different, and not in a good way. The elderly gentleman from Lebanon that used to make my food was so kind & carried a gift for grilling kabobs. We talked about this all the time. I told him every time I visited, his kabobs were the best. He was so modest & would tell me, "everyone's the same" and I would laugh & say, "no they aren't, yours are the best I have ever had." He would always graciously thank me modestly. He knew I knew. He was so special. His food, his kindness, his smile, all so unforgettable. Last time I was there, they had reopened with all new people. I didn't recognize anyone. I asked, "where is the elderly man from Lebanon?" The new people told me, "he had to go back to Lebanon." They told me, "you will love OUR FOOD" so I ordered my usual chicken kabob platter & it came out totally different. I took a few bites of everything & was so upset I started texting my husband to tell him that the food was all different it wasn't the same, we were crushed. Heartbroken. Completely heartbroken. So, the new young man kept coming over asking me what I thought of "THEIR FOOD" & finally, after three times, I was fighting back tears & just decided to tell him the truth to his face. I looked him right in the eyes & said, "I'm sorry, I will be honest with you, I like salt. I like salt & seasonings on my food. This is not the same food I was getting before." He was trying to be nice & started telling me that they know the elderly gentleman from Lebanon, they are the same family and they can get his recipes from him bla bla bla they can change the recipes... At that point, I was so upset that the restaurant I walked into was completely wrecked & different, I just took the container of food to my husband to see what he says also. My husband came to the same conclusions: The chicken kabobs the elderly gentleman made were seasoned to perfection, cooked to perfection, every time. You can see from my videos & photos that the kabobs have tons of seasonings & grill marks from the grill. The new video has none of that AND, as my husband pointed out, the cut of the chicken is completely different. The elderly gentleman cut the chicken into small bite size pieces & put them on the sticks all in a row, long & small. Whoever is cutting the chicken pieces now, cut them too big, there isn't any seasonings & they don't grill them the same. The elderly gentleman from Lebanon had this super special way he fashioned the kabobs with a "special cut" into the styrofoam container on its sides that the sticks fit in it perfectly & wouldn't slide around. He had a special way of doing things, he was a master. I feel honored to have known him, to have had his food. I just cannot accept, I may never see him again! (Crying) His yellow rice was butter toasted rice. It wasn't mushy & over cooked. It was firm & flavorful. Their rice was not butter toasted & was so overcooked & mushy omg it was horrific. His garlic sauce was so thick & full of flavor. The sauce that the new people gave me was watered down yogurt sauce! A completely different sauce! It was so bad, and hubby LOVES yogurt sauce & it was so watered down & horrible he didn't even eat it, he threw it in the rubbish. The tabouli? OMG. The elderly man from Lebanon made the best tabouli we have ever had. He made it with a white vinegar or something, it had a very distinct sharp pungent flavor of fresh parsley & vinaigrette. It was legendary. He was legendary. The tabouli that they gave us was SWEET with raisins or some crap in it. It was HORRIFIC. I am so upset, still crying. I can't believe this has happened! To the new Owners: If y'all are the same family, you should put the elderly man's food back on the menu. What you are serving now is not acceptable. We will come back when the elderly man from Lebanon comes back. Let me know ASAP of any changes & I will be the happiest person alive to see the legendary man from Lebanon again, & update my review accordingly.