I kept hearing great things about this place and they were right! My husband even said it was the best Mediterranean food he's ever had! The lamb was cooked perfectly and seasoned well. My only complain was that the side salad only had one grape tomato, one cucumber slice, and the rest was just lettuce. For the seating, we thought it was small but turns out they had additional seating in the back (past the ordering counter). read more

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Not sure why I waited so long to come here. I've been hearing about it for years, rave reviews. It's a little out of my way, but I could've made a better effort. It is well worth a visit. It's fast casual Mediterranean, but the experience is a little more upscale than that. The food is fancier, the service is a little better. I got a daily special, spicy Tunisian chicken stew. It's not spicy. It is seasoned, and there's a tiny bit of heat. Of course I like heat, so it might be a little more spicy for some people. Very heavily seasoned, tasty broth, with big chunks of tender chicken, plus tomatoes, carrots, olives etc. Came with perfect rice, some pickled veggies, a very good green salad, and pita. It seemed a little expensive until I ate it, and was absolutely stuffed when I was done. Excellent quality, plenty of quantity. Plus I got a tiny piece of pistachio baklava, which was also excellent. Service was good. The place is not huge, but I found a table at noon on a weekday. There's a little bit parking out front and a huge lot out back. I will gladly come again. read more

*extremely late post* My girlfriend told me how amazing she thought Lavash was, so I decided to give it a try with her. I really wasn't in the mood to venture out on what I ordered since I had been craving fish and chips all that week. Come to find out, they have it on their menu. I was not let down, and my craving was definitely fulfilled. I love hummus, and I thoroughly enjoyed theirs. My girlfriend had some type of wrap, I really can't remember, but it did look good. We haven't been back just yet, but it is on the list as a must return to. Keep up the good work. read more

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A place where Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors meet with a modern twist. The focus on fresh, high-quality ingredients, combined with a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, makes it an inviting spot for anyone looking to enjoy a unique culinary experience. Whether for a family meal, catering, bakery or a quick bite, Lavash Cafe aims to serve guests with care and passion, creating a place where tradition and taste come together. We enjoyed food and welcoming service! read more

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I had an excellent service experience. Allie was incredibly helpful in selecting the perfect meal for six people. The food was delicious, and everyone enjoyed it. They are all looking forward to returning, and this place has definitely become my favorite spot in the neighborhood. I highly recommend trying it out; you won't be disappointed! read more

Probably the best I've been to I enjoyed everything I ate. Their saffron rice is a standout too. I love the freshness of ingredients. read more

Had the chicken shawarma, loved it. Didn't come with any sides included, but it was a full and decently sized wrap. Would visit again!

Phenomenal. Food is amazing, restaurant is spotless. Quick, clean and delicious. Side note- location is great as well. Right across from Trulieve - 10/10 read more

I do not normally write reviews, but I felt I had to write one for this restaurant. I went there last night and the staff was absolutely awesome, the atmosphere was great and the food was absolutely heavenly. We tried a lot of different things and everything was as good as the other. The grape leaves and tabouli tasted just like my Lebanese family makes it. I highly suggest visiting this restaurant as you will not be let down! I will be back soon read more

Great food, friendly service. A great place to eat if you're driving through Columbus (or live there of course). The outside patio looked like a fun spot if it had been cooler. read more

We enjoyed a flavorful and delicious lunch at Lavash Cafe! We had shrimp with grilled veggies and tzatziki, hummus, baba ghanoush, rice, salad and warm pita. Every part of the meal was fresh, well seasoned and nicely presented. The water had a hint of lemon, very nice on a hot day. Service was excellent, with two servers offering us a bag for our boxes of leftovers, and the counter person offering us two plates when we said we were splitting the meal. The owner stopped by to say hello while we were eating, which was very nice. Clean restrooms, wifi, and free parking in the lot behind the cafe. read more

This place was incredible (and very Lavish)! The friendly staff, cozy atmosphere, and delicious food made it the perfect stop after a long drive into Columbus from Vermont. I got the lamb kebabs, which were so good and served with a salad, rice, and pita bread. Also as a huge Twenty-One Pilots fan, the fun vibe added a special touch to the experience. Would 100% recommend coming here! read more

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I had heard great things about Lavash, and I absolutely love Greek/Mediterranean food, so needless to say it had been on my list of places to try for quite some time. There is a large parking lot specifically for Lavash right behind the restaurant (off of Tulane Rd), although it's a little tricky to get to if you pull in off of High St -- work your way back to the right and you go through a narrow alley to access the lot. Otherwise, you can park in a lot adjacent to the restaurant in a small shopping strip, which is what I did. As soon as you walk in, you are greeted at the ordering counter. They have a very large case full of delicious looking desserts right next to the counter (smart placement). I ordered a gyro and fries, and made the conscientious decision to hold off on dessert. Once you place your order, they give you a number and you can pick your table. They have both indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor seating is at picnic tables with umbrellas. It is also partially shaded by grape vines that are beginning to grow (will be very neat when they are in full bloom)! One of the downsides, in my opinion, is that the sandwiches don't come with a side -- you have to get them a la carte. Thus, my gyro and fries came out to $15, which is a little on the pricier side for a casual lunch. Oh well -- I had heard rave reviews so I was willing to pay for a tasty meal. After about 10 minutes, the food was brought out. The gyro was different than any other I have had before in that the pita bread was toasted, crispy and rolled up so tight that you could eat the whole thing in one hand like a small burrito. In addition, the tzatziki sauce comes on the side, so you dip the gyro in it before each bite. The gyro was good, and I ended up liking the crunchy pita and how easy it was to eat without making a mess. However, I think my expectations may have been a bit too high, as I have definitely had better gyros. Combined with it being on the pricier side for a meal, I think 4 stars is just right for this place. read more

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Had delivered from Uber today! Got grapes leaves, lentil soup & walnut baklava for desert! All excellent! Not many places sell these items so will be back' read more

We came here for dinner on a weeknight and it was packed with people for both dine-in and takeout. Ultimately decided on treating myself to some dessert with my meal, and the homemade baklava looked (and tasted!) amazing. They actually have an entire case of desserts up front and I will be slowly making my way through them all over time. The shawarma itself was a little dry, but I think they were backlogged on orders that day so it sat out a little longer that usual before I got to eating it. The pita was A++ though, so I'd definitely be back for that too. Overall a fantastic place with super friendly staff and a nice indoor and outdoor seating area. Plenty of parking in the back too! read more

Lavash Cafe - Homemade pistachio baklava and Beef and Lamb Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Went here for the first time and had an amazing dinner with my family. Great customer service. Food was tasty, good portions and amazing. The ambience was also great with different ethnicities dining together. Love it. read more

Lavash is our favorite Middle Eastern Food spot. My husband is Middle Eastern and this is one of the only middle eastern spots we go to here in Columbus. I love lavash and mixed grill is what we order a lot, as well as shawarma. There isn't a ton of spaces to sit especially if it's busy on the inside but the patio seating is nice in the summer time. We always have a great experience here. We have never had bad service or bad food. Their banana pudding cheesecake is a must have!! I eat it first before my food...lol my husband says you are eating dessert first? yes sir I am. IT is my favorite. I also like their baklava and other desserts but the Banana Pudding Cheesecake is my number 1. read more

Lavash Cafe is a truly great restaurant that isn't just about food--it's about atmosphere, authenticity, and the unmistakable hum of a place that people trust. Every table is full and a steady stream of takeout orders flows through the door. But here's the real mark of excellence: the presence of Palestinian and Arab patrons who know this cuisine better than anyone. When those who grew up with these flavors come back again and again, you know you've found something special. The Spicy Chicken Kefta entrée is a masterclass in balance and boldness. The yellow basmati rice is perfection--light, fragrant, and delicately seasoned. The kefta itself, made from halal ground chicken, is beautifully spiced, tender, and kissed by the grill, delivering just the right amount of heat without overwhelming the senses. Every element on the plate is purposeful: the crisp snap of red onions, the warm, pillowy pita, and then the toum. This garlic toum isn't just good; it's textbook. Velvety, rich, and powerfully garlicky without being harsh, it elevates every bite. And the hot sauce? A revelation. Deep, complex, and fiery in the best way, it ties the entire dish together with finesse. And then there's the Tabouleh--a perfect counterpoint to the boldness of the kefta. This is tabouleh done right, with the freshest chopped parsley, diced tomatoes, fragrant mint, green onions, white onions, and cracked wheat, all dressed in bright lemon juice and silky extra virgin olive oil. It's light, refreshing, and incredibly healthy. The coolness of the tabouleh contrasts beautifully with the spice of the kefta, and it's equally enjoyable with the yellow basmati rice or scooped up with the pita. Beyond the food, Lavash Café embodies the spirit of great hospitality. The staff reflects the diversity of the city itself--Arabs, Latinos, Caucasians--all united by a shared passion for the food they serve. The portions are generous, the quality uncompromising, and the experience unforgettable. Lavash Café isn't just one of Columbus' best Middle Eastern restaurants--it's one of its best restaurants, period. If you haven't been, you're missing out on something truly special. read more

Yummmmm This place is so good Can't believe it took me so long to try it I love their falafel And hummus And greek salad I like dining in here because it feels like eating w the family read more

I've been here twice- WOW! The chicken shawarma is PHENOMENAL- I fell in love with the first bite of hummus- all the flavors are extremely authentic and the people are so sweet and friendly! We sat outside on a little bit of a chilly day and enjoyed every bite! read more

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Food was fresh and delicious. Service was fast, nice modern atmosphere. A little pricey.

Great food especially when you eat it there! We had the hummus platter, fish and chips (cod and the coleslaw and fries were on point!), falafels and a chocolate mousse cheesecake. The food was excellent. It is priced on the higher side, like $9 for a dessert, but it was well worth it to treat ourselves. read more

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I love this place. The staff is always professional, the manager is nice, the restaurant is always clean and the food is always amazing. Highly recommend this place to anyone! read more

We ordered takeout online from their website, which was convenient enough. Grateful for the parking in the back, but the lot is on a hill, and some of the spaces are really unlevel. It was weird parking my car and getting into it whole it wasn't quite upright. The food was quite good, but pickup was very confusing and disorganized. I had to wait in line behind everyone who had yet to order, so that I could ask about my own order, and the employees who went to check on it did not communicate at all. Just went to look and started doing other things without telling me whether it was missing, if I just had to wait, if someone add doublechecking the items... Overall, worth trying for the food, but the service won't keep me coming back. read more

Loved my experience here at Lavash cafeWent here for lunch and ordered Lentil soup,Shawarma Sandwich (Chicken and if you want Lamb+Beef it's extra $1),Chicken Shawarma with tahini/garlic sauce. It comes with Basmati rice which was so good. Lamb chops in entrees which was so damnnn perfect, this one's my fav from this place. They also have few varieties of Baklava and other desserts one should definitely try em. A well maintained and friendly staff. Added few pictures from this place......... read more

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My dad got me a gift card to this place, and I was so excited to try it out, but every time I went in there the employees were super rude. The front of the house customer service made me never ever want to go back and I haven't. The food was good, but to expensive for what you get. read more

WOW!!! WOW!!! WOW!!! My husband has wanted to try this place for a little while, and for whatever reason, we hadn't made it. Once here, we had a little trouble picking what we wanted... everything sounded amazing.... we have since been back since I began this review... and currently picking up to-go. We've tried shrimp kabob, fatoush salad, the rice... and most recently we ordered the combo platter which seems to have a lot of everything ;-) Everything is SO very fresh with a wonderful flavor profile... it brings me back to our travels The fatoush salad is what brings me here, and I stay for the rice. The rice seems to be prepared in a broth -- light, fluffy, and the best part-- it reheats very well. The staff is friendly. If you chose to dine in, service is quick, efficient, and they make you feel at home. The only complaint I have it the parking. This place is very busy (for great reason), and parking is less than ideal. read more

I picked up a big order from here and it was better than I remembered! Last time I had a quick dine in lunch and wasn't sure how I felt about it. Now that I've had their carryout, I'm not sure what I was thinking?!? If your carryout is good, I can only imagine how great everything would be fresh! I used their Toast online ordering platform and chose the lavash Combo (under vegetarian entrees) and the Combo for 2 under family style meals. There was plenty of food and the flavor department was on point. When you don't have to sauce it, chef's kiss! I did love all the sauce but couldn't tell you what they are called. I'm def checking back for the fried snapper which seems to be MIA. The cashew rolls and the baklava tasted so fresh, I could eat an entire order of each in one sitting. I'm telling you, it's a great balance of sweet with a nice light crunch. Not that slightly tough or chewy. read more

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As usual the food is great, friendly staff and nice atmosphere. Highly recommended! We eat here every time we visit Columbus.

Super good. One of my favorite local places. The beef shawarma is great! Love the fries... read more

Lavash Cafe - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Since moving from Michigan we have been craving chicken shawarma and this place delivered! The sandwiches were fresh and hot, and sooo good. The hummus was awesome and the pita bread was hot and fresh. The place was really busy, but service was still quick. We will return on our next trip to Columbus. read more

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Of everywhere I've been to in Columbus, OH, I have frequented Lavash the most. Unpretentious, delicious, satisfying - what else is there to say? For either dine in or takeout I'm always full and so happy. read more

Good, affordable restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. We had: - Lavash combo (good as a whole--the hummus and tabouleh were great) - Gyro entree (great) - Strawberry banana smoothie (good) - French fries (good) - Tiger shrimp skewer (great) read more

Lavash Cafe - Lavash combo - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Ordered thru UberEats tonight for dinner. Lavash Combo.... so yummy... if you're vegetarian definitely recommend!!! Hummus is the best EVA!!! Red Snapper entree superb! It's A two day meal . So much care in packaging!! Thank you Lavash!!! Will definitely reordered read more

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5/31: Grape Leaves appetizer. Vegetarian sandwich on lavash bread with pickled vegetables

Lavash is spectacular. There's a wait if you go at dinner but it's soooooo worth it. Wait! Wait all day! The combo platter is more than enough food for two but we ended up finishing it both times my husband and I went because it's legitimately outstanding. The lamb chops are divine, every bite of everything was heaven. Chicken was the surprise star of the show. I would try anything on the menu. Get the tabouleh instead of the Fatoosh, imo. Also ask for the fries to come out with the meat instead of with the apps. They get cold by meal time and they go better with entree round. You really don't even need the fries at all but they're good af. read more

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Ordered: grape leaves, falafel, chicken shawarma in lavash bread I don't know a ton about Mediterranean food tbh but it seems decent and it's surprisingly filling too! It can just get a bit pricey, but I might have also just ordered too much read more

One of my brother's friends said this place was amazing, so I was excited to try it. I later found out that she says every place is amazing, so I guess we should've taken that recommendation with a grain of salt. The best part about this place is probably its garlic sauce - it has a good proportion of garlic to oil and lemon. The rest of the food we tried there was mediocre at best. The chicken shawarma sandwich I got was okay, but nothing to write home about. The falafel was dense and bland. The bread that came with the meal was cold, hard, and chewy. I tried some baba ghanoush (mashed eggplant), which was incredibly bitter. Based on the experience I had there, I don't think I'll be back, especially with how many great restaurants there are in the Columbus area. read more

Lavash Cafe - Chicken shawarma sandwich, falafel, and complimentary bread - Mediterranean Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

There are restaurants you go to where you come away impressed with your experience, and then there are restaurants you go to where you are made to feel at home. Our last trip to Lavash would definitely be in the latter category. We went there with a couple of our friends for dinner on a relatively busy weekend night and had a fantastic time thanks to the food, ambience, and most importantly, the customer service. When we arrived at the restaurant, there was a pretty long line at the door. With times like this where we are trying to avoid crowded places, we were initially discouraged. However, the line was moving fast, and we soon realized most of the customers were there for takeout orders (which also worked out great for us since we were planning on dining in). The young lady at the counter was very friendly and helpful in explaining our menu options. Our group of 5 ordered a Combo for two, a Spicy Chicken Kefta platter, a side of Beef Kabob skewers for our picky daughter, French Fries, a Baba Ghanoush appetizer, and Turkish coffee. My wife and I are not into lamb meat, and we were able to substitute the lamb for chicken and beef options (beef options are an upcharge). Despite how busy the restaurant appeared to be with takeout orders, our food arrived very quickly. Everything was excellent and the various meat options were cooked to perfect temperature and seasoning. The Combo for two can easily feed 4 people as both the combos and the appetizers came with plenty of pita bread, Fattoush Salad, and rice. The Hummus and Baba Ghanoush at Lavash are two of the best in Columbus in their respective categories, and the pita bread was warm and a perfect complement to both dips. We also shared a walnut and a pistachio baklava. Our party agreed that the pistachio baklava was tastier of the two. As soon as the food was served (and while we were trying to strategize how to attack the large portions), the owner appeared to check in on us. He told our daughter that if she could finish her Beef kabobs, she would get a cupcake. We initially thought he was probably just joking, but he soon reappeared half an hour later to check in on us again, and once he noticed that she had finished her food, he escorted our daughter to pick out any cupcake of her choosing from the dessert counter. He came back and chatted with us for several minutes and came across as a very humble man trying to serve his customers the best he can. We were all blown away by our interaction with him. Lavash is more of a counter-service type restaurant, but on several occasions a gentleman from the counter came in to check in on us. Even if the food here sucked (the food was amazing), this level of service alone would deserve 5 stars in my books. We all know that times are tough for the restaurant industry. If you want to do your part in supporting a local mom and pop restaurant, look no further than Lavash. It has great food and greater people serving you that food. read more

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The food and service here is definitely 5 stars!! My sister and I get take out from this spot very often and have tried a lot their menu - nothing is disappointing. Their specials are delicious and of course their baklava is incredible! You won't go wrong with Lavash! You can tell they really care about making the best food and satisfying their customers. Would I return? Yes!! And I have multiple times Ps: no pictures bc the food is so good that we remember about pictures after it's all gone haha read more