I'm from New York and Arab-American and this is some of the best middle eastern food I have ever had. Cute place, family run, simple but good lord--the food is truly superb. Worth driving to Youngstown just for this. read more

This place is great! We were greeted as we entered. The gentleman behind the counter offered us a sample of falafel after we ordered. Delish. We ordered the warm dolmas and an entree for each of us. While we waited, we explored the attached market that was filled with authentic spices, ingredients, and homemade items. When our food arrived, the dolmas were perfect. Our entrees arrived shortly after. I got the gyro over rice. It came with a small salad and grilled/pickled veggies. We took a container of their homemade baklava to share with friends. We will absolutely be returning! read more

K'nafa - Gyro over Rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

I grabbed lunch here last week and had the gyro over rice. Had a shwarma vibe to it, but it was all very good. Loved their baklava too! I'll definitely be back. read more

K'nafa - Gyro over rice - Mediterranean Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

Best place in town. Awesome owners. Nice sitting place. Food is fabulous. Recommended. read more

Great food, great service. Very Very casual. Very reasonable. I had the swarma bowl and can't wait to go back read more

A great local eatery and grocery store. We had: Sharma Sandwich, baba gnocchi, falafel, and a Jerusalem salad. While the fries that came with my sandwich were soggy and slightly under cooked due to uneven hand cut fries everything else was tasty and well made. The free lentil soup was awesome and we picked up a few things from the grocery store to try that we had never seen before. read more

Was on our way to Nextdoor business and saw their customers coming and going and had to check out their food. I see what the hype was. Fresh delicious and great portions. The gyro bowl was EXCELLENT read more

This place is such a gem! We ordered a few things to try and K'naFa did not disappoint. Absolutely delicious! The waiter was very polite and courteous. The Arabian music playing in the background was a cherry on top. read more

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Went there and no shawarma. Only gyro and knafa only available if ordered a day in advance We'll keep searching for decent shawarma , was hoping to have tried some here since the ratings were so good! read more

go here immediately. this place is phenomenal. the food is delicious- chicken is all white meat, slow cooked in the oven. veggies are pickled yet still crunchy and there is quite the assortment. the customer service was unmatched. it was our first time & then guy behind the counter was feeding us a bunch of things as samples, allowing us to figure out what we wanted to order. the grape leaves stuffed with rice and meat- wow. we ended up ordering the sampler platter. i am low carb and he ended up giving me less rice and more veggies and meat for the same price. 10/10 will always recommend. read more

K'nafa - Mediterranean Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

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food was amazing and workers were very nice! would definitely come back. Store next door got a lot of great items. The food is good portions for a good price.l read more

K'nafa - a meal in a styrofoam container - Mediterranean Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

My first time here. Their Hummus is wonderful! I also got a bag of their in house made Naan bread and it was very good. I also ordered an Entree which I thought was kabobs but it was 3 lamb chops with rice, veges, pita and hummus. I also tried their stuffed grape leaves. Everything was wonderful and a ton of food. I will be going back. read more

If you like the flavors of middle eastern food, this is your place. We are fortunate to have quite a few choices in the Youngstown area, but this is one of the best. Flavor, Flavor, Flavor! And they'll let you sample if you're not sure. I believe they do mostly take out but we sat in the small restaurant area for lunch. They also have a grocery line of mid East food. Enjoy! read more

Ordered the Gyro sandwich lunch box, kibbee, and a small tub of both hummus and baba ghanoush. The foil-wrapped rather large gyro had both lamb and chicken, a bit of lettuce/diced tomato and the perfect amount of sauce- the chicken had a hint of curry which I loved. Everything I ordered was delicious and will now be a craving every time I'm in Youngstown. read more

Go here! I got the gyro with fries and a six piece falafel. Fries were meh but the falafel is excellent! Apparently there is free lentil soup when you dine in as well. Soup was really good too. I saw other reviews where they criticized the dining space and store - I love this place - wouldn't change a thing! read more

Basic Mediterranean food with a great grocery section. Does what it says on the tin. Pure food, pure delicious. No fancy tax

While in Youngstown, I stopped by Knafa after seeing that it was a Middle Eastern Restaurant. I entered the restaurant and saw a couple of people who were eating at a table. I reviewed the menu and decided to get the mixed grilled kabob (Lamb, Kafka, Chicken) with pickled vegetables, corn, and rice. The meats were seasoned well and tender. The pickled vegetables were tangy and crunchy. The rice was not seasoned at all which threw me off and the corn seemed unnecessary for the dish. read more

K'nafa - Mixed Grill Kabob - Mediterranean Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

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Food was absolutely phenomenal and the staff was polite would recommend this place to literally anyone who enjoys middle-eastern food!

Quick review. Got a wrap. Great. Will be back many times. Got beef and lamb kufta wrap. And man! Order it here, cuz they got all kinds of middle eastern condiments to put on it!!! VERY friendly folks. read more

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Amazing K'nafa!! One of the best I have had in the US and Middle East! The food was outstanding as well, I had the kofta sandwich w a side if hummus the bread is fresh out if the oven!! The owners are so courteous and sweet, they check on you to make sure everything is prefect. I ended up taking more food to go as well as fresh bread! Thank you!! read more

K'nafa - Mediterranean Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

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We were in the neighborhood and decided to try for an early dinner. There were only 2 other guests eating . We ordered a combo rice bowl and large salad. The rice was dry like it's been sitting around all day. The salad was lacking flavor and volume . Service was poor. We were never served even water. read more

Wonderful fresh Mediterranean cuisine! The best Gyros I've had in the United States!!

Great, small middle eastern cuisine in Youngstown. Love the gyro over fries. Super friendly owner. Happy to support them and their family! Just wish the dining area was a bit more inviting. read more

I was cautiously optimistic about trying this place for the first time, but if you have a taste for Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine; don't walk, run. Great food, great staff. I'm vegan and my wife is not. The beef Shawarma was given two thumbs up. I had the tofu/salad, tabbouleh, and baba ganoush. Kibbie and lamb were also phenomenal I'm told. A+ read more

It has been almost a year since we came in after a bad experience. There is NEW MANAGEMENT and the restaurant has fully blossomed. It is warm and inviting. The staff is so friendly. Even with a busy full building the service is excellent. We had the most delicious hummus, kebab and schwarma. The tea is a perfect way to sit for a minute while digesting. My husband said the baklava is the good kind which drips of honey. We found out there is a Sunday buffet and if you feel like staying home you can order from Grubhub. This place has officially climbed the list to being one of my favorites again!!! read more

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The food was flavorful and the portions were generous. My husband and I each ordered wraps and were not only impressed, but had enough for two meals! Due to a milk protein allergy, I've had to eliminate dairy from my diet. The staff were very helpful and were able to tell me which items to avoid. We will definitely be eating at K'nafa again! read more

We stopped here during a road trip. I placed an order ahead via an app and was surprised when I arrived after the designated time and it wasn't even started. With a hungry family waiting in the car, they had to sit there while all of our food was cooked. Easier said than done with a 2 year old. All of the food was decent, but overpriced for what it was. The hummus comes to mind. You are given a generous portion of hummus but only a single pita. How someone could use all the hummus with a single pita is beyond me. Maybe if you dumped it all over your meal, otherwise AT MOST you could eat 1/4 of it and then decide what to do with the rest. I ordered the gyro which had plenty of fat chunks throughout. A lot of the pieces were inedible because they contained more fat than meat. Being from the Detroit area, I've had my fair share of amazing gyros. This one wouldn't even make the "honorable mention" list. It was enough food to feed us for the night, but I would probably pick another place if given the choice in the same situation. read more

The food was amazing and plentiful. The staff was welcoming and gave us great recommendations. The hummus is so creamy and delicious. Would definitely return! read more

Delicious fresh food. We enjoyed the hummus with chicken shawarma, and the arabic salad with lamb kabobs.

I really, really, really wanted to give this family owned business 5*. I ordered from here to be delivered a couple weeks ago & it was atrocious. I got a chicken swarma wrap & grape leaves. The wrap was dry & the grape leaves were all dried up & the girth of a pencil. I was so disappointed because we need a Middle East restaurant in this area. Today my husband & I stopped for lunch. We got the 2-tabouli, 2-lamb wraps (+ 1 mixed drink $28). This was like ordering from a totally different restaurant. Everything was tasty & fresh. You can smell a light hint of the wood fire stove. This will definitely be a new regular spot for us to eat. read more

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The closest I have been to Mediterranean food has been the occasional Greek wedding. But after seeing reviews and pictures on yelp, I decided I had to try it. And I am glad I did. Wifey got Shrimp Kabobs and I the Chicken Shawarma. Both were excellent. The lamb is my next time dish for sure. And then there is the K'nafa... Another first for me. Where has this been all my life?! I really hope they do well here. This is a definite nice addition of some variety to the area's cuisine chooses. The staff here is friendly and warm. I really wish them well. They are working hard at doing it right. Kudos. read more

Some of the best food I've eaten. The flavors are incredible. Everything is always fresh and made to order. Friendly staff.

I've been here several times and the food is always outstanding. The bowls are very filling, flavorful and have delicious sauces. Their hot sauce is amazing! All the grilled meats taste great because of their wood / charcoal grill. And finally their signature dessert is unique and absolutely delicious. Definitely a must try! 4 stars only because the service is a little slow, although they're always very friendly and welcoming. read more

I had a chicken shaurma sandwich. Mleh ... Very Americanized version. They bake their own pita bread, but, for some reason, are using flatbread from a grocery store for shaurma. And not a good one, probably from a Walmart. The main issue with their version was that shaurma is supposed to be baked (grilled)on that shish and not fried on American grill. I actually don't even understand why it's called a grill, it's actually a big frying pan. I can not blame them, they did not invent this way of cooking shaurma in this country. I just don't like it. But the chicken wasn't bad and all other ingredients were fresh and tasty. The employees were responsive and friendly. I'll give them another try next time I'm this area. read more

Food was good. They were nice and accommodating. It's more like a deli/gas station vibe so if you're looking for ambiance and a fine dining experience, this might not be your jam. If you're looking for tasty food, check it out. read more

The on site wood fired oven means that the food is really delicious and it makes a clear difference. All ingredients seem fresh and everything is properly cooked---I had lamb which is so easy to overcook and make gamey but it was perfect. It punches above its weight and deserves a place alongside the other fantastic Belmont Ave eateries. read more

This place is across the street from my work and I LOVE middle eastern food so I was so excited to try it and am very disappointed to have not liked it. I would have probably just contacted the restaurant directly versus writing on here but they don't have a contact option on their website. They have the potential to be great, just not there yet. The service is very slow and I had to order two different times, once when I was rung up and again while it was being made. I ordered a chicken shawarma bowl and asked for lettuce base, they later told me they were out of fresh lettuce. They were also out of cabbage. I had to get a rice base instead and the red rice is just way too much saffron among other things, for me - It's overpowering. Others might like it. They advertised "sumac onions" but they were just raw white onions. The portion of rice and chicken was great but super light with the toppings. I think I had 4 pickle slices on my bowl and my side of garlic sauce was a teaspoon. She was way overly sparing with the harissa sauce on top as well. Also, I just wanted a side of hummus and the only option is the $5.00 appetizer serving. Way more than I wanted or wanted to pay for. The bread is also cold and considering they have a brick oven running I was disappointed. Overall disappointing. I would suggest that the management goes to a Naf Naf Grill. There's one in Independence, and lean more towards their formula. read more

I loved my experience here. Our waitress was so friendly and so helpful. The food was delicious. I got a lamb kebab bowl with all the fixings and it was so good. So fresh. The coffee is also great, but beware it is very strong. My only complaint is we came here for lunch and it wasn't extremely busy but it took quite awhile for our food to come out. Overall great experience, my mouth is watering just thinking about it. I can't wait to go back. read more

K'nafa - Lamb kebab bowl with all the fixings. - Mediterranean Near Me - Youngstown, Ohio

Everyone was so nice and friendly. Atmosphere was nice and clean. They had a big brick oven which was awesome because the bread tastes fantastic. I had the chicken kabob rice bowl and it comes with different toppings (pickles, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes, etc. But You gotta get the pickles! It's addicting... it's sweet and crunchy. My husband had the falafel and grape leaves and he said it was very good. Everything turned out to be tasty!! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone craving mediterranian food. Also, they have a grocery store connected to the restaurant. They have an olive bar, dessert section, meat section, produce isle, and all kinds of other stuff you can't get at a grocery store. read more

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I'm a big fan of this place. I got pick up a lot throughout the pandemic and it's consistent every time. I got the lamb and rotisserie combo in the picture but the buttered chicken is my favorite. The family who runs it are really kind people and always know how to make a customer feel special, you don't get hospitality like that just anywhere. read more