Consistently good food, friendly staff, big portions and a great lunch place when midtown or casual…read moredinner. We love the shawarma and salads, lentil soup and mint tea. They also serve beer I think and wine.

I really love the fried cauliflower with tahini at Zayna and the baba ganouch. It feels that they…read moreuse fresh quality ingredientes in general. The falafel here was not my favorite in terms of spicing (bland for me) but I only tried it once here and I am a little picky about middle eastern food since it's something I often cook at home with my exact preferences in mind. I do like that they do the Syrian falafel with the hole in the middle :) The grape leaves are also a little on the dry side for me here. But that fried cauliflower with tahini sauce and fresh salad definitely make me smile! I wish they had outdoor tables for patio seating since they have the space outside. Service and atmosphere seems nice here though I mostly got my food to go here and sat outside. My general rating system: 1 star: I would stay away 2 stars: Has some good things about it but I generally don't recommend. 3 stars: Pretty good. I wouldn't go out of my way to go back but a decent place 4 stars: Great place. I would go back. 5 stars: I highly recommend stopping whatever you are doing and making plans to try it out! An Evie favorite!

Amazing food, great staff and the homemade lemonaid is to die for!!…read moreWill be coming back for sure when visiting! This place belongs in Scottsdale

Adana was fine, though not a delight, The dolmas were…read moremodest, not quite right. But prices were fair, and I'll give it another-- Though the bathroom key run? I'd rather not bother.

I adore Eastern European food and it's so hard to find in the US. The delightful service is like…read morebeing fed at your father in law's house. You feel like family. Don't miss the tzatsiki and red bell pepper spreads for an appetizer. The stuffed grape leaves were also amazing. We were given a complimentary dish of a lovely pasta in what I think was a paprika sauce. Off the menu, family style dish, out of this world. Try the cabbage slaw, stuffed cabbage, and the meatballs - all beautifully prepared and seasoned perfectly. Highly recommended.

This restaurant feels like you're walking into someone's home. The owner/chef and his wife were…read moreseated, talking, when we walked in just before 1p. You could feel the love in the room. Looking over the menu everything sounded fabulous. The owner took my order and when I asked for the shish kebab he said "not the best". So I asked for his suggestion. He said I would like the meatballs better and that they were lighter. Well I listened and he was right. They treat you like family here and want you to like what they make you. My husband had the goulash and it was also spectacular. The salad before the meal was also a surprise star. Coated in lemon and olive oil and just the right salt and pepper it was a light delicious way to get your veggies. I will be back here frequently.

First time here. So comfortable and really great food. Authentic and tasty. Staff very friendly,…read morepersonable with super service. A must visit for a great meal !

A lover of Mediterranean cuisine, I don't how I missed trying Istanbul Mediterranean Cuisine and…read moreBar. So my daughter, who has enjoyed Istanbul many times, took me there for Mother's Day. We arrived at 12:30 and they were slammed. No available parking, so my daughter dropped me off (so sweet) and parked a couple doors down. The dining room was packed and noisy. The young man who greeted us said he'd have a table in ten minutes or we could sit in the air conditioned patio area. That's what we did. The patio was quiet and a large fan blowing over a trough of ice kept us cool and comfortable. We started with an appetizer of hummus, tzatziki, pita, and dolmades, with sliced cucumbers and tomatoes. The tzatziki was the best I've had. The sliced veggies were great so my celiac daughter could scoop the yummy spreads instead of pita. As lamb lovers, we ordered the lamb kabob plate and the lamb clay pot. The plate came with scrumptious rice, Greek salad, and sliced veg. The clay pot was filled with diced potatoes, tomatoes, and tender cubes of lamb, beautifully seasoned. So much delicious food! Our waiter offered dessert, but we were stuffed and settled for to-go boxes. I had an excellent lunch for two more days! As a big fan of Mediterranean food, I don't know how I could have missed Istanbul, but my first time surely won't be my last.

Nice experience with catering…read more We ordered 5 trays of food for pickup and it was on time and the were tasty.

Everything we ever get here is amazing. The presentation is great. Very satisfied every time we're…read morehere in town. If I had to give them one bit of criticism, their pita is very flat, dry, and bland. Not like the pita I had when I was in Lebanon.

We came here looking for some healthy dinner options in the area during the Tour de Tucson race…read more The two staff at the counter, who also made our meals, were extremely nice and kind! The food smelled delicious and their menu is simple but has lots of options if you know what I mean! We had from beef and chicken plates, salad, dolma, tzatziki sauce on the side. The super nice lady gave us extra garlic sauce and their house spicy sauce. Overall, it was such a delicious, healthy, full of proteins and veggies! If we live in the area this is easily our go-to for a healthy delicious protein packed lunch/dinner!

This is my first time ordering urban pita. I ordered chicken Shawarma to be delivered. There was so…read moremuch oil that it soaked through the bottom of the container. The hummus is very dry with no flavor. The salad had one piece of feta cheese in it. The dressing wasn't bad. The chicken Shawarma itself was absolutely awful. There were no onions absolutely no sauce. It was hard and dry and overcooked. Probably the worst chicken Shawarma I've had anywhere in Tucson. Very disappointed I do not recommend.

I was craving Mediterranean food and stopped by Opa for a gyro and fries. The lamb and beef gyro…read moremeat was tender, well-seasoned, and served in a generous portion. The pita bread was soft and fresh, which really brought everything together. The fries were just as good--crispy and perfectly seasoned. Dipping them in the tzatziki added a great extra layer of flavor. If you're looking for a solid gyro, Opa definitely fits the bill.

We have eaten at this place several times since my first review, and I must say, I have found some…read morefavorites here. The Lamb and Beef Souvlaki kababs are Wonderful. The lamb has a really nice, subtle lamb flavor, and the beef is spiced just differently enough that they complement each other quite well. The plate comes with Greek salad, rice and pita bread. All Wonderful. I've had the Opa's Combo, which is spanakopita, falafel, dolmades, hummus, Greek Salad & pita and everything is Really Good. The Spanakopita had a good amount of spinach and feta in it. The Dolmades had a really pleasing taste and texture. Mom still likes the Gyro and fries. Dad has had several different dishes, but I think he really like the Pastitiso, which is layers of pasta with seasoned ground meat and Crème Béchamel sauce. This is a Favorite place to eat, so we will be continuing to go here ANY time we can. Even with the long drive!

I've lived in the area for almost 18 years now. But, I only discovered this market about 7 months…read moreago. I had recently bought the wrong item. I called to see about returning it, no problem. But, we won't be in Tucson for a couple weeks. No problem. Went there today with my receipts and the unopened product. I picked out what I wanted in the first place, and got change back. Being of Armenian decent, this place is a God send. Can't recommend it more.

Unfortunately, the only option in town for goat meat. Others are even worse. Usually the experience…read moreis ok, their meat cutting skills are limited. They use the machine and then cut the pieces in squares. No technique. That said, it's still manageable. However, not this time. The pieces were supposed to be small for stew/curry. The butcher (a kid this time) did such a sloppy job of it! The pieces were cut as if to throw in a grinder. Some were as big as 5-6 ounce by itself. See the pics for yourself. If you go there, ensure you check the pieces after they cut it.

Delicious! My friend and I got the garlic chicken shawarma. Perfect ratio of every ingredient. The…read morelady working the stand was so sweet and energetic. Stop by and show her some love if you're in the area!

Tucked into a small red trailer in the liquor store parking lot on Route 103 across from Jillian's,…read moreHomemade Mediterranean is an absolute gem. I ordered a falafel wrap, and it was fantastic, crispy, fresh, and packed with flavor. My wife had the fried cauliflower wrap, and even though she normally doesn't like Mediterranean food, she was blown away by how delicious it was, especially with the tahini sauce. We also got sides of garlic sauce and tahini, plus a tub of hummus to take home. The hummus was smooth, rich, and some of the best I've had. The food came out in about 10-15 minutes, which felt quick, though the owner kept apologizing as if it were taking too long clearly she cares about the customer experience. They also offer a call-ahead number, which is great if you're short on time. The menu has all the classics you'd expect at a Mediterranean spot, and everything tasted fresh and homemade. There are chairs and a picnic table right near the trailer that overlooks Cole's River. Bring cash although she takes electronic payments. We'll definitely be back and really hope this place sticks around for a long time. A true local treasure!