absolutely amazing. I'm from Jersey/NY where I used to say you have to go to get the best Araby…read morefood and Jasmine not only was amazing, but easily better than what I've had in NJ (which is saying a lot). the owner was also, in true Arab fashion, extremely hospitable. he came over with coffee and checked on how we liked the food and I just really felt like I was home with my people. loved it

The hospitality I was shown was out of this world. The gentleman that took my order AND made my…read morefood was so kind and personable. After overlooking their menu, I decided on the Syrian Pizza. I wish they had the gyro on the menu or maybe it was called something else because I definitely would've gotten that. The type of pizza I got was packed with spices. I wasn't a huge fan of it. The mouth feel of all of the spices was pretty and unpleasant, the flavor however was nice. I did wish there was something to break up all of the grittiness. The flatbread that it was served on was pillowy soft, an amazing to bite into. I think I could give them another chance. I just think ultimately the Syrian pizza was not for me.

Everything was absolutely delicious! The owner of the restaurant was so kind and welcoming, and…read morechatted for a while with my husband, who had studied abroad in Morocco. The mint tea was delicious, and we received refills without even asking. There were pretty murals and ambient lighting around the restaurant. It's on the smaller side, but it doesn't feel cramped - just comfortable and welcoming! Each plate of food was cooked perfectly and had plenty of flavor and great serving sizes. Our two friends and my husband and I ate our fill and still had plenty of leftovers to take home. There wasn't one disappointing plate out of everything we ordered. I think our overall favorite was the kefta tajin! We will definitely be back again, and we can't wait to try more dishes at Cafe Paprika.

I have been lucky to try Moroccan food in Morocco and at amazing Moroccan restaurants…read more This place is just okay....their Hummus and Babaganoosh were meh...as was the pita I was most excited about the Bastilla....but it wasn't that great. Not super flaky and sort of tepid. Also the chicken dish was really disappointing...chicken was reheated. Not my Jam

No better alternative close to the hospital for lunch! They don't skimp on the Gyro fillings and…read morethe feta fries are well worth the extra cals. Yum!

Spent the morning with my mother in love at the hospital and after her discharge we were hungry so…read morewe stopped by to get a bite to eat. The restaurant is clean and neat and the customer service and experience was nice and pleasant. The food isn't Dearborn Michigan quality but it was tasty and had flavor. The humus was alright and the bread was fresh! Plus they had Pepsi!

I have never had Lebanese food before. The meat was tender and the seasonings were delicious. The…read moreatmosphere was so welcoming. The service was fast and everyone was so nice.

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it was a disappointment…read more The highlights were the lentil soup and the hummus. Both were fresh, flavorful, and the portion sizes were generous. Unfortunately, everything else missed the mark. The chicken kebabs had an unexpected sweetness that just didn't work for me. The side salad looked wilted and didn't seem very fresh, and even the dressing was overly sweet. The rice was bland and had almost no flavor. The biggest letdown was the garlic sauce--it tasted like it was made with mayonnaise instead of a traditional garlic sauce, and I found it unpleasant. The overall atmosphere didn't help. The restaurant didn't seem particularly clean, the décor and ambiance felt like they had been thrown together, and the employees came across as disconnected rather than welcoming or engaged. I can easily overlook a place that's been put together on a budget if the food is outstanding, but in this case, it simply wasn't. Aside from the lentil soup and hummus, I didn't enjoy the meal. Based on my experience, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

10/10!!!! Go try it!…read more From the food to the service, Grape leaves was amazing and such a good experience. The ambiance makes you feel at home. The wife and I were getting hangry and couldn't decide what to eat. I said I'm stopping at the next spot I see, and it was here. Couldn't have come across a better gem, this place was a blessing! So fresh too

Finding little place with huge Mediterranean flavors. I missed fava beans ful after being in Jordan…read moreand this place transported me back. Everything absolutely everything in the menu is exquisite! Supporting small businesses like this one is always appreciated.

OMG. This is about the best chicken shawarma I've ever had. It comes with veggies which I…read morenormally don't use but these were prepared fresh and it looked so good I couldn't stop myself. Solid service with a smile. I'll defiantly be back!

Amira is located on a strip mall next to several other places. There is parking right out front…read more You order at the counter and then seat yourself. We got the grape leaves, baba ghanoush, and meat combo plate. The grape leaves were (3/5) because i liked how vinegary they were but the rice was a tad overcooked and I found a hair rolled in one of mine....... Baba (4.5/5) because it had a great flavor! Meat combo (3.8/5) because the chicken was a bit hard and dry but the lamb kebab was good and so were all the sides it comes with. The chicken just didn't quite have the charcoal flavor that i love. Overall, I'd consider coming back because i love supporting small, local, businesses. But our total was quite pricey to find a hair in the food and for hard chicken.

This food was spot on! Flavorful, exciting, and plenty! The owner was cooking and serving, and was…read morevery on top of it! We felt at home and comfortable talking and enjoying ourselves. We will return!

yummmmm. We pass the other location almost daily and didn't realize this one was so close- but of…read morecourse it's close to Havana St because that's where all the best food is. ANYWAYS: delicious and easy to eat GF. Love some baba-ganoush but obvi can't have the pita so got the Arabic salad and used the ganoush as my dressing. Entree time: combo chicken and lamb kabobs with rice, hummus and more salad. The husband enjoyed loads of pita and reported it as delicious. Service was SO fast. And even better, everyone that served us was so kind.

Dare I say... the best falafel of my life? YES. Indeed it was! My partner and I shared dolmas and a…read morehummus & falafel plate. I have no notes. My only recommendation is that you get to Golden Falafel ASAP to experience the joy of a perfectly prepared falafel! Crispy exterior with a melt in your mouth interior... packed with flavor! Just a wonderful experience all around!

UPDATE AGAIN (8/24/26): they're actually still open. I was over there again and decided to check…read moreone last time, and what do you know, the owner was there and I talked to him briefly. He said he was indeed open for business, and he had just gone to Morocco for a while. So I'm giving a one-star deduction for no mention of this anywhere, no signs on the door, no website updates, nothing. That's why I thought they had closed for good. But I'm glad they are back and I will be too, since I enjoyed the food when I visited previously. Better communication would be a very good thing though.

So good! First time going, really impressed with the food and service. Really like supporting the…read morelocally owned restaurants!

My husband and I were driving through Aurora on the way to Colorado Springs and wanted to stop for…read morea healthier, quick meal and we both love Mediterranean food. I checked Yelp and The Athenian had excellent reviews, so we stopped here for lunch. The restaurant has nice Greek decor, a smoking room, and a lot of inside seating. We were greeted and seated right away. We ordered the Athenian Platter for two, which came with either your choice of a side salad or lemon chicken rice soup. The platter was huge and filling! The flavors were excellent. We both loved the veggies, baked chicken, and sausage and peppers. I don't know how the hell they did it (I'm assuming they premade the platter and reheated the food) but the platter came out very quickly. Everything tasted great and I would definitely go back.

I had an amazing dining experience at Safta!…read more The wine list is well curated, both the BTG and bottle list was impressive. We chose an Areni wine, the Yacobian Hobbs. I was excited to try after watching a documentary on the Somm channel about that specific winemaker. The wine was delicious. Additionally, I was so happy to see small boutique wine from the Santa Barbara area like Amevive and A Tribute to Grace. Our server Yvonne guided our menu choices thoughtfully and enhanced our experience with excellent service. We started with watermelon feta salad with baby cilantro, walnuts, and harissa oil. The watermelon was cool, sweet, and crisp and the flavors balanced perfectly. If you are a pickle lover you must get the pickles. I think I will be dreaming of them. The pickled cabbage, okra, califlower and snap peas were just the best! The pitas were puffy, but not hollow, and warm. There was also an olive oil dipping sauce that complemented everything. Star of the show for me was the forgaged mushrooms and hummus. These were the most delicious mushrooms and snoothest hummus I have ever experienced, and I think there might be magicians in the kitchen. Our other dishes were cabbage and eggplant. Both taste explosions, done masterfully with a sauce, color and texture. This food is truly incredible, highly recommend. I am in Denver for work, anytime I travel back to Denver I will for sure return to Safta.

Located in the Source hotel on the 2nd floor. Almost impossible to get parking in the attached…read moreparking lot. Try to find street parking and walk a little. Service was OK. Coffee was fine but they gave such a large cup and it got cold right away and we felt bad for asking for refills when we still had a good amount left but cold. Lines weren't bad at all on a Sat morning. Basic American fruit/yogurt, bread, pastries. Deviled eggs. Prime rib was good The different types of sauces like baba ghounash, hummus, etc-- those were all really good mixed together with pita bread. Mediterranean salad was good. Cabbage was meh this time. No honeycomb this time :( :( :( I did not like ANY of the desserts. Neither did my partner. So I just had normal fruit/yogurt for dessert which seemed wasteful. Everything else was kind of just meh to me. Not worth the $65/person (with tip and tax). They also include a 5% surcharge on the bill.