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!

Wonderful middle eastern food with many delicious vegan options. Had a selection of side dishes -…read moregrape leaves, hummus, tabbouleh, pita, and lentil soup. Clearly homemade with authentic regional recipes. Very reasonable prices and pleasant service. Just passing through the area, so sadly I probably won't have an opportunity to return. If I lived nearby it would definitely be a regular stop!

We had our daughter's wedding welcome dinner, in a private room, here this past Friday night…read more Hunter and all of the staff were great to work with. Outstanding service with every attention to detail. The food was amazing, especially the tuna tartare. Everyone agreed! It was a great start to such a special weekend!

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!

One word... EXCEPTIONAL! I've never been so excited to leave a review…read more Vinny, the owner, sets the bar for service, hospitality, and overall quality. He is attentive, generous, and ensures everyone's needs are met above expectation. He has a sense of humor as well that makes you forget he's the owner and want him to join you for dinner. Now the food... absolutely delicious! The mashed potatoes, butter chicken, curry, limoncello cake, spanish coffee, etc etc etc! Everything was so delicious, I didn't take any pictures, I lived in the experience! The staff were amazing as well. Always on it with refills, clearing the table, ensuring you have the best time. This is now a for sure stop when we visit the area. Add Vinny and the Fiorano team to your dining list!

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!!

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.

We stopped here for dinner for the man's birthday. We have been planning something fancier, but in…read morethe end there we were. We started with an order of grape leaves, which tasted good, but were really tiny. He ordered the chicken kebab platter for his meal which he says was great. I ordered the moujadarah, which was quite dried out and overcooked. I mentioned this to the manager/server when he came to check on us. He looked at my dish and replied that yes, it was overcooked. He did not offer to bring me anything different, he did not offer to bring me a fresh meal, and he did not take the cost of the meal off our bill. The two guys working in the restaurant were both nice, but I was disappointed that, although they knew we were there for a birthday (they overheard us and told my partner happy birthday), they did not attempt to make my meal right in any way.

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!

The food was incredibly delicious. We will definitely be adding this place to our favorites!read more

Food came out of kitchen quickly and was very good . And delivered to table by a robot.read more

Service was good, the food was good, and the atmosphere was good. Just wish it was a little cheaper.read more

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.

Road tripping to PA for a wedding we got incredibly lucky to find Babylon! It looks like a store…read morefrom the outside and it is, however, they have a great food service and a few tables inside. The food was delicious, the people were really friendly and the store was packed with interesting food items. I really wish I had been on my way back as I would have purchased a lot of the foodstuffs, but alas we were still heading north. Next time, I'll plan on it!

Outstanding dining experience! We were traveling through Charlottesville and "happened" into an…read moreamazing dinner. Our server Stephen helped us settle in and choose a delicious bruschetta appetizer. Pasta entrees were portioned perfectly and flavorful (bolognese and summer special)! We were seated at the back of the restaurant, so noise level was perfect. We will be back on our next trip!

Orzo was heaven to me. I had the salmon dish and it was cooked perfectly. Well seasoned, each bite…read moremelted in my mouth. My companions had the bolognese and the grilled New York steak and there was not a single complaint. They had a wonderful wine menu and a decent beer selection. Our server Stephen was phenomenal, extremely personable and attentive to our needs. It's a fairly dark restaurant, not loud, comfortable vibe.