I've been to this place many times but have been waiting to write a review until I was able to come…read morehere with my friend who's family is from Lebanon and after taking him and getting his sign off on this is legit I thought ok time to let the world know how AMAZING the food here is. If you are looking for authentic Lebanese food in the heart of Columbus then you have to stop here. It's spacious, can fit large parties, had parking, just overall great spot with great food. I get the roasted lamb ALWAYS with a side of olives and it hits every single time. Love this family opened spot!

This is a great option for a quick, healthy meal if you're in the area. You grab a menu upon…read moreentering and then order at the counter. All utensils and plates and water are serve-yourself near the door. At lunchtime on a warm Saturday in spring they had a steady trickle of guests coming in. The person who took our order thanked us for supporting them. Food was quick and very fresh. I had 1/2 tabbouleh salad and za'atar French fries. The tabbouleh is more heavy on the greens than the grain which was a refreshing change to me. It was dressed in a bright, fresh lemony dressing. More than I could eat in one sitting. The French fries are maybe dipped in batter and fried. I'm not sure. But they are super crispy on the outside and fluffy inside - delicious. The ambiance is casual with various TV screens showing different shows and Middle Eastern music playing on the speakers. The interior is simple but warm and inviting with minimal but fun decor. While the prices are a bit higher than I would have expected, I could see myself returning for dinner.

I stopped at Lavash Cafe while my mom was at a doctor's appointment at OSU because I was craving…read moreGreek or Mediterranean food, and I'm glad I chose this place! They had plenty of options, and since I had been wanting lamb for a while, I ordered the lamb kebab entrée. It came with pita, rice, a side salad, and roasted vegetables. Mine only had onions and peppers, but everything tasted really good. Their house-made hot sauce was absolutely delicious! Before leaving, I ordered food for my mother and grabbed a few desserts, including banana cream cheesecake and pistachio cream cake. They accidentally gave me a chocolate dessert instead of the banana cream, but it was okay. Everyone was pleasant, helpful, and informative, which is something I really value at a restaurant. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside, plus a more private area toward the back where I sat because I had homework to complete. Overall, I enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. I will definitely be coming back!

We have eaten Take Out here twice in the last 3 weeks. The food was spectacular! I had heard about…read moreLavash from our pharmacist at Kroger who is Palestinian. I asked her where I go could get good Palestinian food and she suggested trying Lavash. I was expecting a small family restaurant, but Lavash is a large restaurant that apparently does a lot of catering also. My wife and I love Middle Eastern food and I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. The Friday Special, Lamb Mencef was delicious and could easily feed a family of four, with several sides also. Basically it is large pieces of Lamb and lots of yellow rice, and a wonderful sauce, so you need to order (or make) side dishes too. We both are in our late 70's and no longer have large appetites, so this dish lasted through several meals. We both are from the Midwest and lamb is rarely on menus here in America, and the lamb on this dish is about as good as it gets. Very mild and not dried out. Thanks for the recommendation, Summer!

Cafe Istanbul used to be in our regular dining out rotation, but somehow it slipped aside. However,…read morethe location at Easton worked for us on a recent Saturday and were we ever glad it did! We went for lunch and the cool, welcoming interior on a hot summer day set the stage for a delicious meal. We started with the combination appetizer and their wonderful bread. Every item on the plate looked as good as it tasted. I particularly loved the cold eggplant and tomato dish. I had the blackened tilapia with rice and salad. Delicious! I would certainly order this again. My fellow diners had the shrimp and the lamb shank, a weekend special. I tasted both and loved both! I took half of my meal home because the appetizer was so substantial and my tilapia was a very generous serving. The wait staff were warm and friendly, but not intrusive, making Cafe Istanbul a very comfortable place. So glad we circled back to an old favorite! Menu last weekend,

UPDATE - Always a pleasure to dine here. Great Turkish food in a lovely atmosphere. I'm adding new…read morepictures of the menu since it's been updated recently. We ordered the calamari appetizer and for main courses we got the Sultan's Favorite (amazing!) and the Mixed Grill Kebab. Food takes a while to come out because it's made to order. Portions are very generous. Service is great. Prices are quite reasonable. Parking available right in front.

Another stop I made during this most recent restaurant week was at Mazah Eatery! This one was…read moreanother fantastic deal where you got 4 dishes for $20! I was in a time crunch and got takeout, and it traveled perfectly back home! The vibes there when picking it up looked awesome, I'll definitely need to go back for an in person dining experience! I'm a big fan of shish tawook & Mazah's is delicious! I love the chargrilled and garlicky flavors; and the tumeric rice goes nicely with it. The shawarma is also packed with flavor and getting some pita and hummus is a go to call! The baklava is a perfect sweet treat to end the meal!

My coworkers and I came here for dinner. It had good ratings and we were craving Mediterranean and…read moreit definitely didn't disappoint. Our waitress was really nice and attentive. The decor was inviting and we were seated in a comfortable end table with half cushioned lounge seats and outer single seats. We ordered the Mazah platter to share with baba ganoush, pickled radish, hummus, and grape rolls with pita. It was delicious. I ordered the chicken shwarma for my main dish and it was well seasoned on top of yellow rice. I also ordered the mango nectar which was too sweet so i diluted it with water. For the 5 of us, the bill was around $200 so not bad. Very good choice for dinner.

We found this in Yelp! (of course) and had no idea it was a restaurant/market. My wife and I were…read moretaken aback a bit, as that was unexpected. We'd walked a way to get there, and didn't have a backup plan...so we went to the electric kiosk and ordered. We decided to share and got an order of lamb chops, a large feta salad, an order of pita and drinks. The waitress, Braxton came over and brought us water as we waited for our food. This absolutely charming and intelligent young woman was extraordinarily charismatic. We told her we were from Bloomington, Indiana. It turns out she's an Indiana University grad, and a middle school English teacher...which my wife was! The food was superb! The lamb chops were served on a large bed of basmati rice, and were delicious. The salad with tahini dressing was large and fresh and the ingredients were balanced. The pita was homemade and amazing. I checked out the market and they had a wide variety of middle eastern foods and baked items. I noticed that they had THE LARGEST selection of Jeni's ice cream I've ever seen. There were well over a dozen different flavors. Had I not been so full from dinner, I'd have tried the "Lemon Bar" flavor. We may go back tomorrow. They had a wine bar and were conducting a tasting while we were there. We wisely skipped it as we had to walk back to our hotel.

Went with a bud who knows and loves Persian food. Service was surly, no greeting, order at the…read morekiosk. Appeared there was one person running the kitchen; he kept rubbing his eyes while gloved and not gloved. Appeared the food preparation was taking Tupperware out of a cooler then heating the stew I ordered and plating the cucumber dip. The stew tasted like canned Dinty Moore beef stew, my bud's was much better. The pita was very flavorful, grilled, and generous and delicious with the cucumber dip. The rice, we both agreed, had a weird taste despite the saffron streak--almost like soap. Beautiful space but will probably not return.

I was a little surprised to see some lower ratings for the food, but my experience was completely…read moredifferent. The food was outstanding and exceeded my expectations. We started with the Chicken 65 appetizer (dry version) and the fish appetizer, both of which were packed with flavor and cooked perfectly. The chicken biryani was another highlight--aromatic, well-seasoned, and very satisfying. To finish the meal, I enjoyed a cup of their house chai tea, which was the perfect ending. Service was fast and attentive. Our server greeted us immediately, and both our drinks and food arrived quickly. The restaurant isn't very large, but when we visited on a weekday, it wasn't crowded, making for a comfortable dining experience. The restaurant has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, and the menu offers a wide variety of dishes, so there's something for everyone. Overall, I had a great experience and would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a flavorful Indian meal.

This is a decent Indian restaurant located in Polaris area of Columbus, Ohio. They do dining and…read morecarryout. They are located along with the Indian store right next door to them. They have parking right in front of the building. Fruit tastes good. They have many vegetarian and some vegan options as well. They are good for family friendly and business casual.

Excellent!!!! Just came in for a specific Persian snack (saffron ice cream) and had an absolutely…read morelovely experience! The location is take out only but the owner came out and was incredibly hospitable and kind. The actual ice cream was DELICIOUS you guys, like next level delicious. It somehow manages to be presented beautifully as well, even in takeout containers. Perfect little rose petal bits, lovely chopped pistachio. But the flavor! I felt transported on an international vacation. I literally closed my eyes. She said she does a lot of catering, and I can see why. Just lovely. The owner even gave us a delicious sample of the rice pudding- I'd get that again as well! She was very kind. Now I've got to try more of the menu. Persian food is so worth doing well- and this place is doing just that! Highly recommend.

Seriously, the test was awesome and the quality was great. They were super kind and hospitable…read more I totally recommend this restaurant.

We loved this store and the large variety of items that we haven't found anywhere else. Sad that…read morewe live 2 hours away. We will be back.

This is the spot for anything Turkish!! Bakery, seafood &…read moremeat counter, halal options galore. Turkish staples like Ayran & Salgam are easily found here. This place is so clean & nice inside. Seems like they get fresh seafood on Fridays. Follow their FB for updates.

We got takeout from this spot for a family get together and loved it. We got:…read more- Chicken Pide - Small Family Plate - Spicy Feta - Doner Kebab My biggest complaint is that the menu on their website doesn't say what comes with the family plates and what is on DoorDash isn't accurate (that's the only way to order online for takeout). DoorDash accurately says it comes with many different kebas and rice wrapped in pita as well as an Appetizer Sampler. It also comes with 8 rolls and 2 rice puddings which wasn't listed. It's nice to get more food, but we ordered way more food than we needed. The website also says a small family plate feeds 3-4 people, but it easily would have fed 6 of us without the extra stuff we ordered. Logistics aside, the food was delicious. I loved all of the kebabs and dips. The adana, doner, and lamb chops were my favorite kebabs. The spicy feta, hummus, and labne were my favorite dips. I didn't think the pide was quite as good as everything else so I'd stick to kebabs and dips next time.

Cafe Istanbul is our go to place for Turkish food. Excellent kebabs, delicious bread to start, and…read morelots of great options. Their baba ghanoush is terrific. We recently had dinner for 110 people and they provided an excellent buffet with lots of vegetarian options for some of our guests. Their outdoor patio is lovely (sometimes the music gets a bit loud), and the service is generally good.

This may have been the worst food we've had in Columbus…read more Chicken was definitely frozen while cooked, burger patty and sausage were rough, and the tres leches cake was definitely bought from the store and re-sold. At least the naan that was sold to us was from Trader Joe's

Amazing food and portion at a great price! I always get the Chicken Platter and it hits the spot.read more