Finally came in after waiting entirely too long! Rainy Friday so it wasn't very busy, but what a…read moregreat cafe space. Sunny, really nice wood tables/benches, and feels clean and welcoming. Menu is unlike anything I've tried before and WOW is it good. Mr tried the falafel maakeesh and I tried the zaatar with vegetables and both were totally different but delicious. The falafel manakeesh did have pickles which I loved but Mr doesn't like so maybe ask for no pickles next time. The zaatar with veggies had zaatar spices baked I to the warm, freshly baked dough and had black olives, green pepper, greens, and tomatoes -- strong, gorgeous flavors. The dough is unmatched. Pillowy with perfect chew and warm right out of the oven. Can't wait to try the big bagel-like sandwiches and the chocolate manakeesh next time!

I've wanted to try this place for a while & I finally did through GrubHub…read more I had the labneh w/ salami ' the Ishta w/ Honey. They were both very good but I have a feeling they would have been much better in person. The halal salami tasted more like mortadella or a good bologna than salami, but I mean that in a good way. It was quite tasty. At first I thought the arugula that was on top should have been dressed w/ a little olive oil at least, but the more I ate of it, the more I didn't mind it. It wasn't your average store arugula & it did give a nice contrast to the fatty meat & creamy Labne. The Ishta w/ Honey arrived a bit melted & the honey had ran off a bit as well. I probably wouldn't order it to go again but it was good & not too sweet. I look forward to trying a few more items from there in person.

Stopped in for lunch with my dad and son. Service was fast and friendly. They have a dessert case…read morethat we looked at while waiting for our food. They have some vegan options. Ended up getting my son a chocolate chip cookie and a couple pieces of baklava to go. The baklava was okay, didn't have a lot of flavor. I ordered hummus and falafel for my son and the vegetarian plate for me, which had hummus, baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves, tabouleh, and falafel. All was very good. Got my dad the beef shawarma. The have fresh pressed apple juice so got that for my son. He drank some of it but seemed unsure. I tried one of the Lebanese beers and liked it. Had plenty of leftovers that we enjoyed over the next few days. Would come back here if in the area.

Tried this place for dinner with my husband and his family…read more Parking is in a large lot connected with other restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Not super convenient handicap parking spots but there are normal spots that are closer. There wasn't anyone there to greet us after we dropped off my in-laws but they had a table already so it was easy to find. Space is medium sized with plenty of booths. Quality of the food was really good and the portions were very generous. Everything was well seasoned and meat was very flavorful and moist. Usually kebabs are hit or miss when it comes to flavor and moisture of the meat, commonly getting too dry, but this was coked beautifully. Definitely recommend trying this place out if you're in the area!

The food was absolutely amazing! The staff were all so kind and friendly. I was only in town for a…read moreshort amount of time, but got the recommendation from the dispensary down the street. I wasn't able to return for a second meal but while attending Lost lands, I told numerous people about the location. The restaurant was very well kept and tidy. I couldn't have asked for a better place to have my first meal in Columbus. See yall next year!!

I stopped at Lavash Cafe while my mom was at a doctor's appointment at OSU because I was craving…read moreGreek or Mediterranean food, and I'm glad I chose this place! They had plenty of options, and since I had been wanting lamb for a while, I ordered the lamb kebab entrée. It came with pita, rice, a side salad, and roasted vegetables. Mine only had onions and peppers, but everything tasted really good. Their house-made hot sauce was absolutely delicious! Before leaving, I ordered food for my mother and grabbed a few desserts, including banana cream cheesecake and pistachio cream cake. They accidentally gave me a chocolate dessert instead of the banana cream, but it was okay. Everyone was pleasant, helpful, and informative, which is something I really value at a restaurant. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside, plus a more private area toward the back where I sat because I had homework to complete. Overall, I enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. I will definitely be coming back!

Delicious, authentic, fresh, fast...always hits the spot. Ambiance is relaxed casual, tables are…read moredown and dirty, but family style, perfect for any groups small or large, and even for a date night, pro tip if date goes well, can grab ice cream right down the street at Jeni's, and if the date doesn't go well, you can ditch your date after dinner...and go have ice cream at Jeni's

The best Mediterranean food in town. They have hummus to baklava and everything in between to…read moredelight your taste buds. Quick friendly service. Walk up in between the food displays to order your food and drinks. Don't forget they have mint tea and Turkish coffee. Two large dining areas with plenty of seating for small or large groups. Even a fireplace in the front dining area.

We had the tray of 4 and tray of 6 for 11 people. It was plenty of food and we had tons of…read moreleftovers. I enjoyed the roasted chicken and lamb more than the stew personally. It also comes with some large circular bread. They start you off with some soup of lamb soup. I also had the mint lemonade which was a little too sweet for me but I asked for some ice to water it down.

Wonderful food! Located in a quiet strip mall off Cleveland Ave, you may miss the sign unless…read moreyou're looking out for the ethnic grocery store right beside it. But anyway, the space is renovated on the inside with a nice interior and large sized single stall bathrooms. The server was great and recommended for me the lamb haneeth. The lamb truly was soft and fell off the bone. My meal didn't come with bread so I ordered extra, and was happy to see they do the massive, pizza sized flat bread. Great food, great people. Will happily come back.

We got takeout from this spot for a family get together and loved it. We got:…read more- Chicken Pide - Small Family Plate - Spicy Feta - Doner Kebab My biggest complaint is that the menu on their website doesn't say what comes with the family plates and what is on DoorDash isn't accurate (that's the only way to order online for takeout). DoorDash accurately says it comes with many different kebas and rice wrapped in pita as well as an Appetizer Sampler. It also comes with 8 rolls and 2 rice puddings which wasn't listed. It's nice to get more food, but we ordered way more food than we needed. The website also says a small family plate feeds 3-4 people, but it easily would have fed 6 of us without the extra stuff we ordered. Logistics aside, the food was delicious. I loved all of the kebabs and dips. The adana, doner, and lamb chops were my favorite kebabs. The spicy feta, hummus, and labne were my favorite dips. I didn't think the pide was quite as good as everything else so I'd stick to kebabs and dips next time.

Cafe Istanbul is our go to place for Turkish food. Excellent kebabs, delicious bread to start, and…read morelots of great options. Their baba ghanoush is terrific. We recently had dinner for 110 people and they provided an excellent buffet with lots of vegetarian options for some of our guests. Their outdoor patio is lovely (sometimes the music gets a bit loud), and the service is generally good.

HUGE seating space! They have room! All the windows, too, letting in all the sunshine…read more This was my first stop after seeing them pop up while searching for lunch. I opted for Tawouk - a seasoned chicken wrap, served with fries, pickles, and a drink (strawberry passionfruit). Tried it spicy - it's a sneaky heat that hit after I was done, but still dry and not too spicy (for me, if you're spicy adverse, don't do it!) I could eat that chicken all day long. It's seasoned so well, that I just wanted MORE. AND you see the racks of the chicken in the kitchen, over the flame! I have no idea how to explain the sauces - savory, not sweet was another reviewer's words and I agree. Put some on the wrap, some on fries, it all goes together. I dig it. It IS a little pricey - but I left full, and craving more of that chicken, that'll bring me back.

Farooj was a recommended place on a date. We ordered a chicken wrap and one of the sampler boxes…read more We had to wait awhile for the food, which you would have thought meant fresh, however the chicken was overcooked and dry and the other meats had a weird texture and flavor. The sandwich was decent but I asked for no pink sauce and they put it on there. I have had better shawarma elsewhere. You order your food at the counter and then go up to get it when it is ready. This seemed like a happening spot. It just wasn't for me. I have had better meals elsewhere.

Little shawarma place that packs a lot of flavor…read more I went in on a whim. Bright. Clean. I'm studying the menu board which tells me the categories of items and then the item. I wish there were pictures but I was able to figure out I wanted a grilled roll. While I'm figuring it out I'm offered a sample of the chix gyro with garlic sauce. Amazingly tender and flavorful with nothing overpowering but really really good flavors. There was quite a language barrier but we figured it out. I also had NO idea what came on the roll other than lamb. So knowing options would have been nice. It was packaged nicely for on the go eating. Again flavor was amazing. It was a little too wet for to go eating about half way through. Other than the crazy overpriced cans of cola the price to value was good. Overall this is really well seasoned food with some variety that I want to come back and explore. It seems to be owner operated and ran by a few people trying to do it well and making improvements and growing along the way. I was really impressed with the seafood offerings. Red snapper....!?!?!

LaShish the Greek is no more. It is now Mr. Shawarma / LaShish the Greek and it is completely…read moredifferent and really bad. The proprietor was nice but he spoke very little English. The menu was only on the wall and it listed names of dishes and prices but no photos or descriptions. It made ordering difficult. For some reason, my Chicken Shawarma Bowl included rice but my friend's Felafel Bowl did not. My vegetables were nice & fresh but my chicken was tiny little strips that seemed like chicken product - it was strips or stripes of dark and light meat and it didn't really look like or taste like chicken. My bowl also needed a lot more sauce. Also, the restaurant had no music so it was so quiet that you could hear everyone else's conversation. I think we all tried to whisper but still it was uncomfortable. This "new" Lashish is no substitute for the old one.

Another stop I made during this most recent restaurant week was at Mazah Eatery! This one was…read moreanother fantastic deal where you got 4 dishes for $20! I was in a time crunch and got takeout, and it traveled perfectly back home! The vibes there when picking it up looked awesome, I'll definitely need to go back for an in person dining experience! I'm a big fan of shish tawook & Mazah's is delicious! I love the chargrilled and garlicky flavors; and the tumeric rice goes nicely with it. The shawarma is also packed with flavor and getting some pita and hummus is a go to call! The baklava is a perfect sweet treat to end the meal!

My coworkers and I came here for dinner. It had good ratings and we were craving Mediterranean and…read moreit definitely didn't disappoint. Our waitress was really nice and attentive. The decor was inviting and we were seated in a comfortable end table with half cushioned lounge seats and outer single seats. We ordered the Mazah platter to share with baba ganoush, pickled radish, hummus, and grape rolls with pita. It was delicious. I ordered the chicken shwarma for my main dish and it was well seasoned on top of yellow rice. I also ordered the mango nectar which was too sweet so i diluted it with water. For the 5 of us, the bill was around $200 so not bad. Very good choice for dinner.

I ordered carry out catering for my work team......the basic "lunch for 10" could've fed 20…read morepeople.....it was a lot of food. The staff was super friendly and helpful and food was ready right on time. The meal was delicious and my team all really enjoyed it. Try the baklava....you won't regret it.

If you love the 'Chipotle-style' build-your-own concept, you have to try Zaytoon Mediterranean…read moreGrill. You start by picking a bowl or pita, then select your protein, rice, and toppings. I went with a chicken rice bowl, and every single topping was fresh and perfectly seasoned. The staff is super friendly, the space is spotless, and there's plenty of room for groups. It's a bit of a drive for me, but I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu.