The strip mall exterior shrewdly conceals this garden of culinary delights from those who lack the…read morecuriosity to pursue them. We started with an order of dolma- grape leaves stuffed with seasoned rice and cooked to just the right consistency- nothing was still crunchy, nothing was yet mushy. They vanished like djinn in the dawn, before I could get a picture. With them arrived our beverages- fountain drinks of the usual sorts. (Coke products.) As an Alan Parsons fan, I ordered The Pyramid - a homemade pita mounded with lettuce, tomato, homemade guacamole, brilliantly seasoned chicken cooked to perfection and served with rice, green beans, Muenster cheese and a marvelously spiced sour cream sauce. My Bride got the Loaded Greek- an Acropolis of fries, topped with a temple to the Muse of Gyros. Caramelised onions, red peppers, gyro meat, olives and tomatoes covered with feta and tzatziki. We split both dishes, enjoyed them thoroughly, and found ourselves sadly too full for dessert. The rice pudding and baklava combo is calling me to return... The total for this repast was a mere $34.42 before tip. More than reasonable, and just one more reason I'll be back!

We stopped by for a quick lunch. My husband got the pita sandwich with double meat spicy. I got the…read moreMediterranean salad with 4 felafel on top. Came with oil and vinegar dressing, tzatziki sauce and humus. Delicious! However the bread was cold and seemed a little stale. My husband remarked that the double meat was not as generous as previous visits. Service was very quick once we were waited on, which took a while. Not a fancy place but we have always enjoyed the food

We went to Illyria while travelling from NC to PA - and we wish it were closer to home so we could…read morevisit again. Often. It was amazing. From the warm greeting when we arrived, to the smiling waiter who took our order (and described a few dishes we were unfamiliar with) it felt like we were welcomed into someone's home. We shared two appetizers (spanikapita and bacon-covered dates); both were *amazing*. And on the advice of a neighboring diner we had one of the special entrees, halibut. It was superb. Seared, nicely spiced, over a bed of grains and greens. And of course we finished with baklava. It was uniquely prepared and presented, and delicious. All in all - if we could give it more stars we would!

Exceptional in every way! This was the best meal of our 8 day trip in the area and I'm salivating…read moreas I remember the experience. Service was outstanding with a competent server who was knowledgeable about the menu and attentive without being intrusive. Everything I tasted was simply superb and contrary to some of my dining experiences , I left feeling great (not stuffed with over salted, fatty food).

Amazing. Period. You come here and you found a jewel in this area. Amazing food..the Indian and…read moreItalian, seriously, so good it catches you off guard! The owner Vinny and chef Mike are amazing...they treat you like a family member. Can't wait to come back!!

Decent Mediterranean food. We visited Fiorano early on a Sunday evening, and it was mostly empty…read more We sat in a booth, and the light fixtures were glaring, but we were able to cover the lights with a menu to obscure the light. Other than that, the restaurant is nicely furnished with fresh flowers and bottles of wine and sparkling water on every table. I tried a glass of Pinot Noir, the bruschetta, and the gnocchi. After our wine was served, we were served a simple but tasty salad with a balsamic dressing. The bruschetta was served warm with melted cheese over top and was quite good. The gnocchi was okay. The sauce was not particularly interesting, and the bread was of average quality. Overall, I think Fiorano is a reasonable choice for Mediterranean food along 29.

Went tonight with my daughter who is a total foodie! The…read moreservice was very personal with our server knowing every detail. The managing partner also came by our table very casually and friendly- I just googled their bios and its very interesting. So I wasn't sure I would like everything we ordered- I only wanted the beet salad. It was amazing!!!!!!! We also had the dip trio which I liked the hummus best with yummy bread. My daughter, her friend and her mom LOVED the calamari and said it was light and delicious. Lamb kebob was tasty. Desert chocoholic was scrumptious and the lemon granita was light and interesting with homemade cotton candy that we laughed looked like ratchet barbie hair but tasted so light. Absolutely delicious!

The good: The Manti dumplings, service, and cocktails…read more The bad: The market fish. Stay away from it. Worst fish and shrimp I've never had.

I have visited twice and have loved the food both times. Lovely people dishing up your bowl,…read moredelicious food, and calm space to eat. It's a hidden treasure!

If you enjoy Cava or Mezeh this is your spot in Staunton! The food is fresh, tasty and healthy…read more Lots of room to sit and close to other businesses downtown.

I called in an order for a beef shawarma sandwich and side salad…read more The order was ready shortly after I arrived. The restaurant is quiet with music playing in the background, but not so loud that you cannot talk. It was very clean with tables spaced well enough that you do not sit right next to someone else. The food, I was happy to see that they used Romaine instead of iceberg lettuce in the salad, the dressing is vinegar based with oil and herbs. It was a nice side. The shawarma sandwich has a very nice complexity of flavors and textures. The smell and flavor of the spices are warming. I would order it again and I would like to try the chicken shawarma sandwich next.

Great food. We ordered a lot of mezze and were impressed with the quality and freshness of…read moreeverything. I would absolutely eat here again.

Bistro Sojo gets it right every single time. We had such an incredible evening celebrating their…read moreone-year anniversary, and it was the perfect reminder of why we keep coming back. From the moment we walked in, Ms. Angel welcomed us with the warmth and hospitality she always shows. Joy took amazing care of us throughout dinner, and Skyler made some of the best lemon drops we've had. And then there's Ms. Martha, who continues to curate dishes that are flavorful and memorable. For the anniversary dinner, I had the squash and burrata salad, followed by the chicken and couscous, and finished with the cheesecake. My wife chose the plantains, braised oxtail with black rice and carrots, and the olive oil cake, which she wisely took home to enjoy later! Everything was delicious. Bistro Sojo is more than just great food. There is a genuine sense of care in the way you're welcomed, served, and fed. You can tell that the people behind this restaurant take pride in creating an experience for their guests. Congratulations to the entire Bistro Sojo family on one year! We're so glad to have been there to celebrate this milestone and look forward to celebrating many more anniversaries with you.

Wow!! What a surprise. The food and service are outstanding. First off, we are very critical when…read moreit comes to eating out. The service was very good, polite and understood what we preferred and gave great recommendations. The mussels in the white sauce were amazing. I thought my wife's homemade mussels were great but this added an additional spice that was very good. We enjoyed the mussels and additional spoons to finish off the sauce - lol My wife got the chicken and I got the lamb. Both were tender and juicy and full of flavor. However, the sautéed carrots were an unexpected surprise. I don't even like cooked carrots but they were amazing- I can't really describe it but worth it. The ambiance and atmosphere was relaxing and welcoming. We're not from the area but next we are here we will absolutely eat here again!

Phenomenal greek food and atmosphere and a very friendly staff. Had the gyro and baklava, both made…read moreperfectly. The tzatziki sauce with the warm pita was amazing too.

Nothing but good things to say about Albana's!! Food was delicious! They always have a packed house…read moreat lunch but service was still great!

First of all, know that Babylon is a market that happens to make delicious food. There are about 4…read moresmall tables inside and several more outside. As far as a Middle Eastern market it's pretty typical. They make the best of the shelf space by stocking them to the max. If you've never spent time in the Middle East then it may seem cluttered, but this is normal for this type of store. There were 4 of us and we ate inside. The absolute stars of Babylon are the food and the people. The gentlemen working were very helpful with the menu and super attentive to anything we might need. They're from Kurdistan and were all very very nice. The food was wonderful. We got 2 large sample platters, large hummus, and a small tabbouli salad. One of the gentlemen heard me telling my friends how they make the Saj bread, within minutes he brought out a large fresh Saj for them to try. It was hot and amazing. All the meat on the platter had great flavor. The rice was delicious, flavorful, and extremely plentiful. The hummus was good. The tabbouli was very fresh with a nice citrus flavor. The platter came with falafel, Saj, sauces, small cups of lentil soup, plates of pickled veggies (2 types of cabbage, jalapeños), along with olives, onion, cucumbers, and lettuce. The fresh baklava was absolutely amazing. To cut the sweetness they gave us some delicious black tea to finish the meal. We all loved Babylon and will be going back whenever we're in the area.

I was driving through Harrisonburg VA and stopped at Babylon for authentic kurdish kebab. This was…read morethe best experience, food was great and hospitality was amazing. I will go to this place again for sure.

Delicious food, great service, beautiful ambiance. We arrived just before closing but still got…read moreseated and served without any rush which was wonderful.

AMBIANCE We came in with reservation for a dinner with…read morefriends one evening. The place is easy enough to get to and we found parking luckily on the street. We strolled in, gave our name for reservation, and were swiftly seated in the back of the restaurant behind the bar area. It was a comfortable setting for dinner with most of the dining room in a pleasantly quiet a bit dark in a warm way but good enough for conversation and relaxing atmosphere for chilling out. FOOD We started with the housemade rosemary focaccia bruschetta ($14), and were recommended to order two servings for our table of four... so we did. About 10 minutes later, the appetizer arrived and the focaccia was a nice way to begin the meal, and was surpised it wasn't pre-cut but it was fine to cut it at the table with the cheese and share...it tasted good but was not especially remarkable for what you'd expect (forgot to take a photo) For our entrées, we ordered the grilled branzino ($39)...a bit overly oily for me, the fish of the night ($39), coastal tagliatelle ($28), and spaghetti pomodoro ($23). The dishes were solid portion and generally enjoyable. I suppose I expected more of a WOW that I didn't get from the menu options or the service...probably didn't help we were seated next to a large and very loud group in the back. Overall, the food was fine and satisfying, though nothing stood out enough to make the meal especially memorable. We skipped dessert. SERVICE Service was acceptable and kept the meal moving, but it did not add much to the overall experience... Overall, this was an okay Italian spot with a comfortable ambiance and a solid selection of dishes, but it did not quite deliver the exceptional food or memorable experience expected from a well-raved restaurant that others had hyped up. I personally wouldn't visit this spot again in the area for Italian food, knowing that there are spots nearby with warmer service and more interesting menu options....so this rating is relative to those spots.