Hubby and I had a date night here a few weeks ago and it was one of the best experiences I've had. This place is clean, neat and the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. The hostess was lovely as she greeted us and sat us promptly. Our Waitress was super friendly and extremely patient as she answered our questions about the menu. The food came out timely and hot! So very tasty! Dessert was to die for. I cannot say enough great things about this place! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! Definitely will go back!! read more

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Food Service Ambiance My family was there for a celebratory graduation dinner. Everything was top notch !!! The entire staff was amazing. Definitely a place to go! read more

Food was absolute perfection! I had the chicken shawarma sandwich w homemade tomato soup. Literally best sandwich I have ever had in my life- and I'm a foodie! Amazing service by Mia, ambiance perfection!! Thank you!! read more

First of all the staff at laziza are fantastic. Very attentive and kind. Second of all the food at laziza is splendid. Everything is freshly cooked and comes out hot and flavorful. Lastly, the environment is amazing. It's quiet and a great place to go for a date night or a nice dinner. Prices are normal to slightly high but the food quality is what requires that. read more

We had an outstanding time. Great food, great drinks. Relaxed yet upscale atmosphere. The wait staff is always top-notch and extremely kind to us - this time Avery was our server and she knocked it out of the park. We brought our 1-year-old, and everyone always goes out of the way to accommodate us yet still keeps the place classy for the rest of the patrons. Can't recommend enough. read more

Went here for the first time last week. Decor is very elegant and scoring. Service was impeccable! The food... amazing!. Appetizers, main dinner and dresser! Definitely look forward to going back read more

Wonderful family-run restaurant offering an amazing Sunday brunch! The food is fresh and flavorful, service is friendly and attentive, and the setting is relaxed yet inviting. read more

You need to try Lazizas new brunch menu!! My second time here for their Sunday brunch & it was delicious. Everything was fantastic, their menu is amazing! read more

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Service was good and the interior is decorated well. Chef came out and talked to people, checked if the food was good. I thought my meal was well seasoned but with meat and onions on one skewer they cook at a different rate. Onions were done but beef was well done. read more

Laziza Craft Kitchen - Beef kabobs - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Ohio

What an amazing experience. I don't go WOW! very often regarding a meal at a restaurant, but Laziza was unbelievable. The food was beyond expectations. We ordered the Mediterranean Fries, Braised Short Rib, and the pan seared Salmon. The proportions were very good, worth the money. Took all three home . The fries were the best fries i have ever had, and believe me i have had fries from everywhere. The Braised Short Rib was suggested by our waitress , and she was accurate when she said it was amazing. The Salmon and the Rib just melted in your mouth with a mild complement of spices. The atmosphere of the restaurant was very pleasing to the eye, and was warm and inviting. The service was great. Sloan was our server but many people were attentive to our needs. I don't write many reviews, usually just good ones, because it is so hard to find great experiences. The restaurant was filled to capacity by the time we left. Obviously, other people know what I experienced. These people who are associated with the restaurant care about what they are doing. It shows in their attitude. They deserve for this restaurant to be successful. If you are looking for a great dining experience , and you are from Kent you have to give it a try. If you are from outside the area , like I was , it was a great choice and worth the drive. read more

Comfortable relaxing way to enjoy a quality meal. Humas was our appetizer. I had Short Rib dinner is was delicious. Four of us ordered different entrees and sampled each others meal. read more

I've been coming to Laziza for quite some time and Kylie is the most efficient, knowledgeable bartenders in the downtown area. She really knows her stuff! read more

We had a great meal at Laziza's tonight. My wife had the portobello mushroom and I had the chicken Schwartz, which was terrific. Excellent flavors and perfect portions. Although, they were busy, the aervice was also very attentive. read more

Laziza Craft Kitchen - Chicken Shawarma Stuffed Portobello - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Ohio

I dined here with a friend last night and had an excellent experience. The atmosphere was intimate and tasteful. The service was attentive and friendly. I ordered a half order of the Mediterranean salad and thought both their house dressing and salad were excellent. I also ordered the chicken shawarma with hummus and added some broccolini. Each component of that entree was cooked to perfection. I will definitely come back! read more

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Solid food and friendly service in downtown Kent. Delicious salads and plenty of good vegetarian options.

The food was good expensive very nice atmosphere. The menu online does not match the menu they serve. We had a great time. I wouldn't do it again. read more

Stopped with friends, ordered several appetizers and wine. Everything we had was exceptional as was the service. We ended up stuffed after the appetizers due to large portions. We are anxious to return as the dinner menu looks fabulous. The atmosphere is pleasant. read more

Location: 195 E Erie St. Kent, Ohio Website: http://www.yourlaziza.com/ Parking: street parking and lot parking within 2 blocks Service: Excellent Price: Expensive, but not totally warranted Beautiful restaurant with a Mediterranean menu. Food is good... but not in the same caliber as the price point. I would suggest limiting your visit to a cocktail and a starter. The dinner menu is priced about twice the price it should be... The quality and quantity of ingredients are good, but flavor was underwhelming overall. read more

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Fantastic service, food, atmosphere, drink selection. This place is yet another Kent gem! I've been going here on and off for the past 20+ years and it never disappoints. read more

Excellent experience for dinner! Our server, Nadeem, was attentive and friendly. The food was outstanding. The Manhattan was hands down one of the best contrails I've ever had... just perfect with bullleit rye and luxardo cherry. The highlight of the evening was meeting the owner, Michael, and hearing his story of opening the restaurant and his family history. A super nice guy. read more

We had a wonderful experience at Laziza! Everything from the atmosphere, the staff, and the food was outstanding. This was our first time there and it did not disappoint!!! read more

Amazing food, service, and setting. We eat Mediterranean food frequently and Laziza ranks up there with the best of the best.

We hosted a baby shower at Laziza and this place was absolutely amazing! The food and staff were the best! Thank you Ryan!

The wait stuff was excellent. It is a little pricey but I guess everything has gone up during COVID. The Laziza french fries were tasty and the portion was monstrous. We had the dip trio of hummus, baba ghanouj, and tabouli. All were fresh and tasty. My wife had the Mediterranean pasta which she said was good if a bit heavy. I had the falafel wrap and it was excellent. All in all a good experience. Not my favorite spot for Mediterranean food but certainly worth a visit. read more

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Nadim was a very personable and helpful server. We shared the sampler appetizer. The falafel, hummus, baba ganoush, and tabbouleh were all delicious. Love that you also get some tahini. Wish the pita bread was warm, though. The chicken shawarma was excellent. The vegetable noodles were a nice and unique surprise. The downtown Kent space is beautiful and warm. Definitely recommend. read more

Attentive service- delicious food- diverse menu. Will definitely make a return visit. Excellent location read more

Great food. Great atmosphere. Great drinks. Local owners who care about the town. I'm a big fan of the salad with grilled salmon, but the beef kabobs are stellar. read more

Laziza Craft Kitchen - Beef kabobs - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Ohio

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I came here with a friend on a Wednesday evening and I regret not taking photos but the food was outstanding! The restaurant is large and inviting - a pleasant upscale surprise from the other middle eastern restaurants I have eaten at lately. The menu is large and has a lot of great option for vegans and vegetarians. My friend ordered a small Mediterranean salad and we both had the chicken shawarma hummus platters. She subbed broccolini for her vegetable and I subbed Zatar fries for mine. I had a side of the garlic sauce which was excellent. I loved the sliced almonds they added to the dish for extra flavor and crunch. I am already planning when I can return to eat here again and looking forward to left overs tonight. Service was very good, the restaurant was super clean and I think this would be a great spot for a date night. Parking is on the street and a bit limited but that's what you get in downtown Kent. read more

My wife and I were in town to watch our team play Kent St and we had a wonderful experience. The entire staff never slowed down...phenomenal service. Our cocktails were perfect. The French Onion soup was terrific. Our main course was the Laziza platter and each element was so good. I highly recommend. read more

My girlfriend and I are so silly and we kept singing, "I took a pill in Ibiza" while we were here. The truth, however, is that we drank a Cosmo in Laziza! Which, even though Ibiza sounds marvelous, a fabulous cocktail in a tasty Mediterranean restaurant just might top it. I mean, especially because the pill part doesn't sound too ravishing. This was one of the first days restaurants were open after Governor DeWine's big shutdown on March 16. It still feels eerie seeing all of the servers and bartenders with masks, however if it can protect them or us in any way, it's certainly worth it. We had an absolutely amazing server named Rachel - shout out to her - she was such a trooper dealing with talking to us through her mask which I can't even imagine doing in the service industry. I wear one for work in an office environment only in common areas and that's nothing in comparison to a full day on your feet mask in tow. She was super knowledgeable, down to earth, positive attitude, friendly, patient, funny and oh-so-welcoming! You have a real gem in her and we were so grateful that she was the person we encountered as our first steps into the dining world again. My gal pal adores the Baba here - that's short for babaganoush for any other noobs out there. She kept saying "oh my gosh they have the best Baba here - I swear they have a following!" I totally played along like Baba was all the rage and I knew exactly what that meant, but until I read the app menu I was cuh-lue-lessss! It was really good though! Who doesn't love freshly mashed chick peas? I'll be completely honest with you Yelpers because you know that's my thing - I'm not super nuts about Mediterranean food itself but I LOVE the vibe of Med-y places. Not short for medicine. Just trying to be clever. Quarantine made me weirder than normal, it's true. ANYWAYS. I thought the chicken shawarma was definitely good and loved the spices. I was a little underwhelmed by the zucchini and squash but that was to no fault of anyone else - I probably should have gotten a different side with a little more pizzazz. No doubt it was healthy though! I really enjoyed the scene looking outside at downtown Kent and chatting away every single thought and emotion with my fun companion! read more

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Have been going regularly on Saturdays-halibut specials have been great-otherwise, always ordered the med pasta-not as keen on the new recipe-not much noticed different on new menu except price increase-servers are always great read more

First time coming here, and can't wait to come back. Had the mussels as an appetizer, and they were amazing. My husband had the honey chicken, and he really liked it, definitely had a bit of a bite. I had shrimp pasta, super delicious. Portion sizes were very generous. A++ read more

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Had a decent experience here for dinner. The atmosphere is really cool. I love their color choices and decor. It was fairly busy on a Friday night, but not so loud that you couldn't have conversation. It was pretty relaxing. We enjoyed the falafel appetizer, and my wife's beef shawarma was wonderful. The beef had some really nice Mediterranean flavors. Both of us said we would order it again. I got the Laziza platter, which had a chicken, steak and kafta kabob. The steak was pretty good, but I wasn't as big a fan of the other two meats. Kafta is one of my favorite things, and I just didn't get much of that Mediterranean flavor I like it to pack. The chicken was really dry and didn't really have any flavor. The good news is that the dish was a huge portion of food, and I ate it all. I didn't hate it, just a little underwhelmed for $24. I believe they used to have sandwiches/wraps on the menu, but they no longer do. At least at dinner time. read more

Very good service and food. A very beautiful restaurant. Like most restaurants in town in got pretty loud when it was full. We try to eat early to avoid this. I love their Baba and will be back. read more

Great food and atmosphere. Be careful if you order anything with beef though. It's SPICY! The chicken is not as spicy. It's more flavorful. The green beans were especially good too. Would definitely go back the next time we're in Kent. read more

We hosted our daughter's birthday here. Excellent food and service. We will be returning !! read more

Laziza Craft Kitchen - Sharing a drink with Grandpa! - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Ohio

I can't believe we stumbled onto this great restaurant in downtown Kent Ohio! We came to town to enjoy a concert at Kent Stage ( an old theater getting restored) and viewed the menu prior to dinner. It looked great, but was better than expected! Good service, and great food, plus generous drinks at reasonable prices. The only thing lacking - the restaurant is a little noisy when busy. BTW - try the paella. The right mix of rice, spices and seafood! Excellent! Don't miss this place! read more

Laziza Craft Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Ohio

I loved coming here when I went to Kent State, and it was a monthly treat due to price. I had the chance to go back yesterday while visiting, and it lived up to every memory I had of it. I ordered the vegetarian sampler with extra bread and falafel instead of tabbouleh. It was absolutely delicious. The hummus and baba ghanoush were a tad acidic for my taste, but still good. The falafel is TO DIE FOR. The French fries are heavenly. I have dreams about these fries. Service was also fantastic, our server was on the spot with suggestions and recommendations, and very friendly. My husband ordered the lamb over hummus. He says of the experience: "The food was fantastic. I got the lamb shawarma over hummus with squash and zucchini, and the food was incredible. The drinks were cheap on special, and very very very strong. The fries were amazing, and the Laziza sauce is really good. And the server was super nice and helpful." read more

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My co-worker and I went here for lunch and the place is simply amazing inside. It's very welcoming and has a nice ambiance. They had soft music playing in the background and the decor is something out of a magazine. We were seated immediately. There were a total of 4 people in at the time. We only had 30 minutes to eat and we told our waiter that. The service was ok. We didn't get a lot of attention, especially with it being so slow. My co-worker and I ordered the same thing, crab cakes and the vegetable of the day. Let's talk food! The waiter brought us out one meal at a time so we were completely confused and wondered if he thought we were splitting the same meal but after about 5 minutes he came back with another plate of veggies and said the second order of cakes were almost ready. I think he was doing us a favor since we were low on time but that message was never conveyed haha. Anywho, once we both received the food, it was excellent. The crab cakes were soft and full of meat and they were decently sized. The vegetables were seasoned perfectly and soft just like I like them! No major complaints. I'll definitely eat here again. read more

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Fantastic family owned restaurant. Fresh delicious food made from authentic family recipes. The whole family was very welcoming to us, even getting us a table outside on a very busy night. read more