I ordered the falafel-teller platter, which came with five falafel balls, humus, tzatziki sauce,…read moreand two vegetable sides. I chose cauliflower and chickpeas. The portions were very generous, so I was definitely full after finishing my meal. The cauliflower was my favorite part of the dish; it was spectacular, and I would definitely order this as a side if you come here. The falafel was good but not excellent -- I really enjoyed the texture (very soft yet crispy outside), but I didn't think it tasted as great as other falafel I've had (it was still yummy, though, don't get me wrong). Chickpeas aren't my favorite, so I don't know why I ordered this side, and I thought they were decent but not amazing (I enjoyed the tomato sauce). The tzatziki sauce was excellent (very flavorful), and I really enjoyed this along with the humus, which tasted great as a dip for the pita and falafel. The staff was very accommodating, and I liked the setup of the (small) restaurant quite a bit, with a variety of seating arrangements including lower couch-side seats. Overall, this restaurant had excellent service, atmosphere, and food, so I would highly recommend eating here. Although the falafel wasn't excellent, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and also saw some other great looking dishes around (including a fried empanada). I will be back here for sure.

Azeitona's charm comes from its rundown but cozy establishment. Great place to eat really cheap and…read morereally good food. I had the mezze for 2 and It was wonderful. My personal favorite: their hummus! The place is perfect to hang out with friends, but it's not that big...so don't plan your next birthday party over there. On the downside, staff might have been very friendly but they were rather inattentive. Also, I had a pomegranate lassi which was not nice at all. It was small and way too sweet (taste was rather artificial). If you want to drink something opt for tea. Other than that, I can't wait to try another dish. Mucho love, D.

A very chic Lebanese Restaurant. The service is very good…read more The only waiter there, is very friendly, but yet very serious and professional. the way he served us the food and drinks was more than impressive. The mezza has a wide choice, and if you have a special request they usually comply. We asked for the 7 dishes mezza and asked for an extra plate of Labneh (a less liquid sort of yogurt) and they got it for us with no extra charge. the meza was vegetarian but we also ordered a plate of Kebbe! It was very good. I had the chicken dish: djaj a frike but my friends had the Meat Makloube! It was delicious, much better than the chicken. which was nonetheless really good. We had lebanese wine: Clos St Thomas! I personally loved it. At the end they offered us coffee for free! It was very good. the arabic mocca coffee! Very lebanesy, puts you in the mood! So if you have a special occasion, and you want to have exotic food. And on Fridays as of 9, theres a belly dancer, which unlike i imagined, was not german! She was a pure bread arab belly dancer, and she did a good show, inviting the patrons to dance along, and teach the women to shake their booty! Its the place to go it deserves its 5 stars

We visited this restaurant on a Friday evening with a group of 8. There was a reservation for us to…read moreensure a table, but honestly it was probably unnecessary. The place was not empty, but was not busy for a Friday at 7 pm. For our large group, we ordered 4 rounds of the Bekaa Mesa, their largest assortment of appetizers, to start. This meant that about 30 or so small plates of dips, meats, and finger foods was brought to our table. They were all elegantly prepared, and many of them paired great with the baskets of pita provided for the table (which we had to keep refilling). My only complaint was the unclear response from our server when we asked what dishes had nuts. My partner is allergic to all kinds, so we wanted to know which dishes to avoid. Our servers gestured to some plates but was mostly unclear of which dishes we should for sure avoid. I stressed a little as we ate, but it all went (and tasted) well. After this, some people ordered main meals, dessert, or more appetizers. I personally got another mesa, as I enjoyed being able to taste so many things. My partner got the schisch taouk, and I can say I was jealous. His plate looked amazing. Also note that it comes with half a pita pizza and potatoes, as well as the salad, dip, and chicken listed on the menu. I sampled some of it (when he let me), and it was amazing. In conclusion, I greatly enjoyed my food here. My complaints would be that the menu is not descriptive enough of the dishes, meaning you are not truly sure of what you order. As the partner of someone with many allergies, this can be a source of stress, and we would have appreciated more empathy from the staff with these concerns.

I've been to Grill of Arabia several times; mainly because I'm continually busy or forget stuff…read morecloses early here and trying to get food at 10 or 11pm. At that hour options are usually between some kebap or Grill of Arabia. Not a tough decision to make really. They are open till midnight and their kitchen remains open all that time too! This has been too big a life saver for me that it warrants a 5 star for them all in itself. The menu caters to two type of customers. There is the customer looking for a cheap takeout option. On offer are several pita wraps from lamb to falafel all under 5 euros. Or you can select items from the mazza. When you order, they grill the meats or veg as you watch and make the wrap for you. The same applies to any other takeout. The wraps are pretty delicious; not as delicious as some other items on the menu but definitely very good for their low cost. The second type of customer catered to may be the diner or one willing to spend more on their takeout. For between 8-20 euros you can get some really good dishes. Majority are about 10. I'm a huge fan of their lamb and their hummus is delicious! Even veggies are well catered to here as their grilled vegetables are really good as well. My only complaint is I don't get enough pita bread with my hummus. The restaurant has lots of seating inside, full bar and a cozy ambience. There are also stands on the outer bit before you get in where you can order your wrap or something quick and eat while standing.

Absolutely delicious food here for modest prices. Don't be fooled by the "Grill" in the name, the…read moreveggies are to die for as well. Although most people seem to prefer to get take-out, I enjoy taking a table here myself. Tip: share! You will want to have the mazze starters and a grill plate, but that will be a bit too much for one person.

Might be the best AND most affordable place to get some Falafel. The line gets long at any given…read moretime but it's worth it. It's right across from U-Bahn Sternschanze. A lot of veggie options

Very cheap and delicious fresh tasting food. The falafel isn't anything special but tastes among…read morethe best I've had in Hamburg. I ordered the "falafel box" which was pretty much a small sampler of all their vegetarian items on a small plate for 4€ (includes three falafel balls). Everything tasted fresh and very good - I was very happy with the meal for the cheap price. There's actually like 5+ falafel places right next to each other in this area. I've only tried Falafelstern and Kimo (the restaurant literally next door also serving falafel). I would definitely recommend Falafelstern over Kimo for better tasting falafel and sides.

From the owner: Willkommen in unserem Pöseldorfer Zuhause mitten in Hamburg, wo wir unsere Gäste einladen, das…read moreLeben zu feiern und verschiedene Mischungen aus moderner und traditioneller arabischer Küche mit uns zu teilen. Unser Bemühen ist es im Al Hayat, die Kulturen unserer Gäste mit unseren eigenen zu vereinen und in der Küche diese Leidenschaft zum Ausdruck zu bringen. Unser Chefkoch kreiert auf hervorragende Weise einen Schmelztiegel aus arabischen und mediterran inspirierten Gerichten, die sich mit dem internationalem Flair Hamburgs natlos vermischt. Egal, ob Sie zu einer Party mit fünfzig oder zwei Personen gehören, Ihre Erfahrung in unserem eleganten, aber gemütlichen Räumen ist ereignisreich. Wir teilen unsere langjährigen arabisch-mediterranen Traditionen mit einer modernen zeitgenössischen Note. Sie werden sich sowohl zu Hause als auch Teil von etwas Neuem fühlen.