SO GOOD!!!! We stopped in here while driving across the country. We wanted something healthy,…read morefresh, and delicious. We 100% hit the jackpot with Mariam's. We got the chicken kabob, a hummus plate, and the chicken shawarma wrap. If we lived nearby, we would go all the time. The Staff were so nice, and the portions were huge. A must visit!

Very fresh and delicious!…read more Very nice people! Cute atmosphere as Iris an old train car! They have beer and wine!

Zeina's Cafe is a an absolute gem. Everyone who works there was extraordinarily nice and…read morewelcoming. The food is outstanding, and, equally important to me, the quantities and pricing is fair. My large party had some diverse palettes and requirements. Our host patiently explained all the different options. All the food that came out was excellent.

The restaurant is located on a street that seems like it used to be bustling, died out, and is…read morestarting to revive. We arrived around 2:30pm on a Thursday, there was only one other group there. We were immediately greeted and our waiter was super friendly and chatty. The inside is pretty casual, and they played 2000s hits at a good volume. We started with a cup of Turkish coffee... I've never had Turkish coffee so maybe this is standard, but they did not offer cream or sugar. I don't usually like black coffee but it was surprisingly light, and the serving was pretty small so I actually quite enjoyed it. The owner later said it was the brand Utica coffee (which I love). We ordered the loaded fries, which came with taziki sauce, feta cheese, and tabouleh. Usually loaded fries feel very heavy and greasy, but these tasted very fresh. For the main dish, we ordered the Elias Gyro and the Layla Gyro. My pallet is usually more oriented towards lots of flavor and spice, so I found the Layla Gyro to be lighter than I would have liked. There wasn't as much sauce as I was expecting, but it was still very moist. I loved the pickled vegetables in it, but I wasn't a huge fan of the fries. The Elias Gyro was a lot more flavor heavy thanks to the garlic sauce, which was delicious. The meat in both gyros was cooked perfectly. Lastly, we had the baklava. Ive never had baklava before so I have nothing to compare it to, but oh my goodness it was so good. Overall, super positive experience. It's always such a treat to see the owner walking around interacting with customers, and I would definitely go again whenever I want something light and fresh.

Great taste and well portioned food. We got the chicken sharwarma and the chicken tikka masala…read morewhich were both tasty. We did take out, so I'm not sure how the ambiance or restaurant set up is.

Amazing food I got the chicken shawarma on rice is is fantastic. I highly recommend halal bites!!!…read moreThey had great service they are very kind!

These guys just moved to the valley a couple weeks ago, we tried them at the Waverly fall festival…read moreand they were great! Got the baklawa and the kebob chicken platter and it was so good! They will make a great new addition to the valley and I highly recommend them!

This place was absolutely terrible. I stopped and ordered two Pitas for the road and a fatoush…read moresalad. The flavor of the iceberg overpowered the small amount of tasteless chicken and lamb. The salad was equally terrible in a different way. It was drenched in dressing and had a pitiful amount of salad or maybe it dissolved in the dressing. The owner should be ashamed of what they sold me for $38.

Falafel is deep fried....not how this place makes it! Taking a falafel out of the freezer and…read moreputting in the microwave is not how the dish is served! Where is the crispy outside and soft middle? Not here...it's just a squishy flavorless ball of chickpeas. The spinach pie is awful as well...a doughy nightmare! Where is the phyllio dough? No feta inside either! Chef Ramsay would scream! The only thing working hard in this place is the microwave which they use constantly! Good work Chef Mike!

Amazingly flavorful, we changed plans and came back a second time on our vacation trip…read more The schnitzeled oyster mushroom salad was 10/10!

Absolutely three best chicken sandwich I've ever had! Not only were the chunks of chicken cooked to…read moreperfection and the seasoning and sauce tasted like I was sitting in Tel Aviv but the pita bread was out of this world! I always thought pita was pita everywhere. I don't know if they buy this or bake it themselves but it was warm and rich and amazing! Really fantastic. The beet salad was excellent and everything you'd want in a fresh salad. Dressing was sublime and didn't overpower the rest of what was on the plate. Can't wait to go back! Very reasonably priced as well. We don't drink but it looked as though they had a nice selection of wine and beer.

I love gyros and I love coming here…read more We ordered beer and lamb gyros, fries, and drinks. All of our orders came out as we ordered, and everything was fresh and delicious. I recommend this place if you're looking for a flavorful gyro!

This used to be my partner and my go-to halal stop for delicious shawarma, however we were a bit…read moredisappointed on our last visit... To start, I stand by this being one of, if not the best shawarma stop in the Syracuse area. We've frequently gotten both the beef and chicken shawarma sandwiches (and on occasion, the falafel as well). However, when we went to pickup we were disappointed to find that they were no longer include a drink in their combo, although it is still listed on their website, in addition to prices being increased. This is certainly new given we last picked up in September where the drink was included and was also confirmed by the man at the front counter who simply said "yeah, we don't include drinks anymore". The flavor was not what it usually was, making us quite sad that our favorite spot is our go to no longer...

Never had a bad meal here. Consistently fresh product and is on time when ordered out or dining in…read more Prices are reasonable and you receive PLENTY of good. The "louies cart classics" are really good!!! Shaved lamb is muy delicioso.

Great food, friendly atmosphere and accommodating!! Excellent rice pudding!! Go there every time…read moreI'm in Utica!

I dined here with a coworker a couple of weeks ago. I hadn't been since they opened, but the…read morequality hasn't diminished one bit. Our server was the son who's one of the owners and it's obvious how much he cares about the restaurant and his guests. We really felt taken care of in a way that tands out compared to a lot of restaurants. The dining room was busy but he always took the time to check on us, joke with us, and make us feel absolutely welcome. We both got mocktails. Mine was so flavorful and refreshing, just the right mix of tart and sweet. For our first course we got the spicy feta hummus which is homemade and served with homemade pita. The bread was warmed and very light. The hummus was rich. I loved the kick of the spices and the creaminess of the feta, the exact right amount of heat. For my main I got the fried cauliflower wrap with lentil soup. The soup was warming, well spiced, and perfectly comforting. The wrap was unreal in its flavor. Well seasoned cauliflower fried the exact perfect amount, fresh lettuce and tomato, a creamy sauce. Divine. I was stuffed halfway through but soldiered on because it was so delicious I couldn't put it down. Very reasonably priced as well. Didn't have a bad bite or sip here and I suspect that if I ordered everything on the menu, I'd love it all. This is an outstanding mediterranean restaurant in a city that has no shortage of them. Absolutely worth the drive out to Manlius. Go watch the swans, walk around town, and have a wonderful meal here, you won't regret it.

My wife and I visited Diwan for dinner for the first time last night (7/10/26) after hearing so…read moremany great things about it. We were excited to finally give it a try, and the food absolutely lived up to the hype. This was easily the best Middle Eastern food we've had in Central New York. We started with the hummus appetizer, which was fresh, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the delicious house-made and warm pita. I ordered the beef and lamb gyro, and my wife had the beef kebabs. Both meals were outstanding, and we'll definitely be back for the food. Unfortunately, what keeps me from leaving a five-star review was the service we received from our server, Megan. I'm not sure whether it was because we arrived about an hour before closing or if she was simply having an off night, but from the beginning, the service felt rushed and inattentive, and it never improved. Just a couple of minutes after we were seated, she asked if we were ready to order. When we said we were still looking over the menu, she simply replied, "Okay," and walked away without asking if we had any questions or explaining the menu. My wife had to stop her as she was walking away to ask what drinks were available. A few minutes later, when she returned to take our order, she took our appetizer order and my wife's entrée order while looking around the dining room, said "thank you," and immediately started walking away without taking my order. I had to stop her so I could order my meal. During our meal, while I had my gyro in hand and was about to take another bite, I noticed her standing beside our table preparing the payment terminal. My wife looked at her, the server said "sorry" and then set down the payment terminal on the neighboring table instead. Once we were finished, she handed us the payment terminal and then asked whether we'd like dessert or coffee, after already presenting the check, which felt a bit odd. After I paid, I was in the middle of selecting how I wanted my receipt when she took the payment terminal away before I could finish, leaving me unable to receive an itemized receipt for our meal. The food was exceptional, and we'll absolutely be back because the kitchen deserves every bit of the praise it receives. That said, we'll be requesting a different server next time. The service we experienced tonight was disappointing and didn't match the quality of the food. On a positive note, there was another server working this evening who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I didn't catch her name, but she left a much better impression and reflected the kind of hospitality we were hoping to experience.

Kofta burger is such a neat spot!! The fusion style food is so unique, with great flavor. My…read morefavorite is the garlic chicken Mac and cheese, but I have loved everything I've tried there. Great wraps, juicy burgers loaded with toppings, and their potato wedges will definitely have you visiting again. The owner and his staff are so friendly, and true artists in the kitchen!!

I absolutely adore this place, their vibe, the menu offerings, chatting with the owner, and the…read moreprompt service. The wings and potato wedges are absolutely top notch, but I've not yet had an item from this place that was less than excellent. Sometimes they have special pricing for certain items, especially in Wednesday afternoons. They also have regular off-menu special items posted in the store but not always online.