I ordered takeout from here one night and found myself asking "how have I not ordered from here before?" The restaurant is on Westcott Street and has been open literally longer than I've been alive. It very much has the vibe of a local spot that probably has regulars. Parking can be tight on Westcott itself but there is a small lot that they share with Mom's diner. Inside there's a bar and a second dining room with a stage where I think they do trivia. Lots of nice decor. It feels very homey. I heard they had a hummus shake and was intrigued to try it. They have a bunch of syrups they can mix in to flavor it. It was interesting. Very very syrupy sweet, and the taste is unusual at first but kinda grew on me. The real star was the savory food though. I went for a shrimp gyro. As a pescatarian, I was psyched to see this on the menu because most places around here only have falafel or meat, so it was nice to have another option. The shrimp were SO PLUMP and well seasoned. Very big size and quite full inside the pita. Felt that I was getting my money's worth. The vegetables were very fresh, pita soft, and sauce perfectly tangy. To be honest I'm still dreaming of this. I'd try more of their options. Also worth noting, when I called in my takeout order the hostess (/server?) was so incredibly courteous and friendly in a way that feels fairly rare anymore. read more

Extremely Disappointing Experience... I used to go to Munjed's on Westcott Street all the time, which makes this experience particularly disappointing. Unfortunately, after this visit, I can confidently say I will never eat here again. I ordered the Beef Kebabs, and what arrived was nothing like what I expected a kebab to be. The beef had a strange vinegar-like taste, and several pieces appeared seriously undercooked. Looking at the plate, I honestly couldn't understand how this was being presented as a beef kebab. I want to make it very clear that our waitress was fantastic. She was friendly, attentive, and provided great service. My complaint is absolutely not about her. Once I realized there was a problem with the beef, I mentioned it while we were still eating our appetizer. The waitress brought my concern to the cook, who apparently questioned why I hadn't said something earlier. (You could hear him because we were in ear shot of the open kitchen.) I'm not sure how much earlier I could have said something--I mentioned it once I had actually tasted the food and realized something wasn't right. What bothered me even more was the impression that the cook simply didn't seem concerned about my complaint. Unfortunately, things became much worse after leaving. On my way home, my mouth became extremely itchy, and after arriving home I experienced sudden, explosive diarrhea. I cannot medically establish what caused those symptoms, but the timing after this meal was extremely concerning to me. I've watched Munjed's change over the years, and in my opinion, since moving into the storefront across the street from its former location, the quality has gone seriously downhill. That's especially disappointing because this was once a restaurant I enjoyed and visited regularly. Great waitress. Great service. But unfortunately, one very bad dish and the response to my concerns ruined the entire experience. After what I was served and what I experienced afterward, never, ever again. read more

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I think these guys have the flash in the kitchen. Within 10 minutes of ordering the beautiful pictures below were brought to us. My chicken gyro bowl was packed with flavor and well arranged so I could eat different things on the plate as I wanted. This included the chicken, rice, a salad, toasted pita bread, pickled onions, and a zesty cheese dipping sauce I couldn't quite place but I lived. Had to take the rest to go. My gf got the hummus dinner with veggies and pita and some falafel. I tried some just so flavorful. Dinner, tax, tip, $32 seems good in this economy. read more

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Had some great Mediterranean dishes! Large gyros sandwiches were delicious as was the grape leave dish. Used takeout but the place looks nice and the staff was great. read more

I went to an event with about 25 people a few nights ago. Our servers were wonderful, getting drinks, checking back in for refills, taking the orders, making sure everything was going well. The meals came out one table at a time, which was nice because sometimes in large groups food comes out some here some there. I shared the large Mazza Plate with a friend, which came with 9 samplings of their appetizers and warm pita bread. Some of my favorites on the plate ...babaganoush(eggplant dip), falafel (chick pea fritters) and the feta and tomato salad. The spanokopita was very good too, crispy pillows of phyllo dough filled with creamy spinach. The tzatziki sauce was perfect for dipping. Some of the others at our table had the warm bowls with rice, veggies and chicken and/or Gyro meat! They looked amazing and everyone enjoyed their meals. read more

Munjed's Middle Eastern Cafe - Warm grilled chicken bowl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

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Great every time. My go-tos are the loaded Greek fries ($10), Majida's Chicken ($18), and the hummus. They have my favorite hummus around--it's just slightly creamier than everyone else's. Their tzatziki is also my favorite around--packed with flavor. My biggest takeaway here is that they know how to flavor their food and balance their dishes. I held a dinner event here for 27 people and they executed it flawlessly. They don't have a cocktail menu but they do have a full bar and a fair selection of beer and wine. They are knowledgeable on gluten free needs. The dining room has a nice ambiance and can be rearranged to accommodate different party sizes. This is a family run restaurant and they provide great service. read more

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We had an excellent meal. The service was very good. In the Westcott district of Syracuse they had convenient off street parking. Thanks.

I got take out for the weekend because I'm wanting to eat Mediterranean more often - blown away. I got an array of things to try. Delicious, fresh and so satisfying. Could easily eat like this all the time. Very happy and full :) read more

Got the gyro bowl last night. The flavors were great. The gyro meat was juicy and the pitas were light and fluffy. Falafels were crunchy and tasty. read more

Munjed's Middle Eastern Cafe - Gyro bowl - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Love, love, love this place!!!! I've been here so many times. It's my go to Mediterranean place. Their food is so healthy and fresh! I love it! My favorite meal to order is the chicken shawarma dinner - their hummus, tabouleh salad, and chicken are just delicious. The service here is wonderful. The servers are all very attentive. I would highly recommend this place! read more

While visiting Syracuse, got local reco to visit Wescott street for good restaurant options - we picked Mediterranean cuisine and it did not disappoint. Service was friendly and had a very relaxed, casual environment. Ordered spanakopita as starter, was not as temperature hot as I thought it might be served however was very tasty and well presented. Importantly, the Gyro dinner and Kiftka wrap both hit the mark ... plus fresh cut fries (plain and sweet potatoes) were hot out of the fryer, seasoned excellently and outstanding sides for any meal! Finally I think their tzatziki sauce was one of the best I've ever had - smooth, creamy and thick with nice garlic flavor, you can add this to anything on the menu for great flavor! So if you like Greek cuisine, think you'll enjoy this one! read more

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It's like being served a good home-cooked meal. You can taste the love and the ambiance is relaxed and comfortable. The waitress was fantastic. A favorite now. read more

The babaganous has a lovely smoky flavor , and the falafel and pita were excellent. Another good choice for local eaters seeking vegetarian food. read more

Best chicken greek salad i have ever had. Customer services is outstanding. The Atmosphere os outstanding.

i love this place. it is a smaller restaurant but the service and food are wonderful. read more

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Ate there. I'll eat there again. Good food, neighborhood and service. That's all you ask for.

The best. Very authentic and we never have a bad meal. Their food is amazing and the atmosphere is very relaxed. Probably the best in CNY

Munjed's is located in a busy block but very accessible. Welcoming atmosphere, good ambience, excellent service and great food! read more

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Great food and friendly service. Munjed's really impressed me. The lounge was a bit empty and gloomy in the early afternoon, but we were served fresh, delicious food with very attentive and friendly service.Everything was prepared by people who know how to cook. The appetizer platter was a great choice, but so was everything else we tried. All of the meats were super juicy and flavorful. Salads were fresh. Falafel were crispy and well seasoned. Even the grilled onions were particularly delicious. The one thing that could be better food wise was if they served homemade pita. The decor is kitchy and going for what seems like an Arabic theme. I don't know how the atmosphere works at night, but the food was good. A surprisingly good meal. read more

Munjed's is the first place I ever had falafel. And it is the place that remains my standard for falafel. Delicious. The move across the street has not affected the quality of the food. The mezza platter is a great way to do a tour de flavor--their hummus, falafel, and grape leaves are top notch. My only hesitation in not giving it 5 stars is that the service was pretty slow. The server blamed it a few times on a big table (10 people) coming in right after us. read more

Service is good. Food is delicious. I feel like this is a great place to go for if you're looking for Mediterranean food in Syracuse. Our waitress was attentive. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. Chicken salad with garlic sauce- fresh light and yummy Munjed combo- offers a great variety of food to try. Baba ganoush- was just ok. Hummus was definitely way better. Baklava- very fresh and flavorful. Definitely like coming back here when I can. read more

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Wish could give 3.5 stars because overall this isn't a bad restaurant, but it isn't necessarily good. Felt the food was a bit overpriced for the quality, but wasn't too expensive. Their hummus and tabbouleh tho.. one of the best I've had!!!! Wouldn't recommend their desserts though!! read more

Munjed's Middle Eastern Cafe - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

Very disappointed. If you're looking for a real Gyro, from the rotisserie- this is not the place. The menu says that's it is, but don't be fooled. They apologized for this and offered us free dessert- but honestly I chose this place because the menu specifically says "off the rotisserie". They tried to say that other restaurants don't have the rotisserie either- we called King David's and they assured us that they do. Also, their coffee is just just regular gas station drip- nothing notable for a Mediterranean restaurant. With all that being said, the service was solid, atmosphere was okay, and other food was decent. We had a sampler which included Greek salad, dolmades (on the smaller side), and baba ghanoush. The baba ghanoush was great and we recommend it. I'd be afraid to try any traditional meals here because I wonder what other corners they cut. Again, this place isn't terrible, the food isn't bad, it's just really really not what I expected based on the website/menu. read more

Great atmosphere, friendly family owned restaurant!! I most enjoy cozying up to the bar with a glass of wine and order the meat hummus appetizer plate with an order of falafel. read more

Very disappointed! On my way to recess coffee, ordered takeout for Sunday dinner- falafal pita and chicken gyro. Chicken gyro was tasteless and no real Greek flavour and same with the falafal. Money and time wasted! They charge 1$ for tzatziki sauce which is tasteless as well. read more

Attended an event that was catered by Munjed's and was WAY impressed. Sampled the moussaka, hummus, greek salad, and grape leaves. Everything was very tasty and I left with a big plate of leftovers that I excitedly gobbled down the next day... just as good as I had remembered. Need to check this place out for a formal meal, but what a great option for catering! read more

There are a few very good middle eastern places in and around Syracuse, Munjed's is one of them. I've been here a few times and I have always enjoyed my meal. It doesn't hurt that it resides next to the famous local mexican joint, Alto Cinco and the Wescott Theater. Although it always seems half empty, that just makes the wait shorter! The place is also quite affordable. I had the Falafel dinner (mildly spiced, fried chic pea patties (6) served w/ hommus, salad, and pita) which was excellent and very filling. A couple friends loved the waffle fries (which I thought was weird in a middle eastern restaurant, but I'm happy with waffle fries anywhere!). I've been to Israel a few times and the pita there is incredible, so it's hard to live up to with pita here in the US. It was ok, but the hummus was fantastic. The Souvlaki (grilled chunks of "marinated" tenderloin tips served w/ greek salad, tzatziki sauce and pita) got a thumbs up from one friend, but the Spanakopita (fillo pastry dough, filled with spinach and feta cheese, topped with tzatziki sauce, served with hommus and greek salad) got a thumbs down from another friend for being extremely dry. Wifey got the Moussaka (layers of ground beef, eggplant and sliced potatoes topped w/ bechamel cream sauce and served with greek salad and pita) and had no complaints and she's been all over the eastern mediterranean multiple times. Munjed's is very affordable with quality dinner dishes from $9-12. I will definitely go there (and to King David's in Fayetteville) whenever I get a craving for falafel and hummus in Da Cuse. Yala. read more

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When I saw the place was empty at 2 pm except for one man at the bar I was worried. However we sat down and greeted by a friendly waitress. We started with the falafel which were very nice, we followed by a gyro, and a souvlaki, not sure what third sandwich was. We all enjoyed our wraps, and for around $8 this place was good value for money. WIll return. read more

Munjed offers consistently good Middle Eastern food - the combo platters are huge and give you a good mix of flavors. The Greek Salad with their house dressing is very good and I usually substitute it for the tabboleh. Not that the tabboleh isn't good, I just like the salad better! If you are in the mood for Middle Eastern, Munjed should hit the spot. read more

We ordered dolmades, shwarma, souvlaki and dessert. The dolmades were very good. The shwarma was gristly and tough. Souvlaki was ok. The accompaniments: falafel was crispy and tasty; the salad a soggy mess of iceberg lettuce; humous was runny. The pistachio bihrma was crisp and flavorful; the baklava, however, was old and soggy. We sent it back and the staff kindly replaced it with a fresh one while deducting the price. The waitress was attentive and cheerful. All in all, we found the food at Muned's to be, at best, forgettable. Too bad. Syracuse could use some good Middle Eastern cuisine. read more

Serious fantastic Mediterranean food. The dolma's are delicious, so are the schwarama's and falafel. Also has wonderful atmosphere. Sadly lacking in parking. But a great neighborhood place to walk to read more

Munjed's Middle Eastern Cafe - Restaurant interior - Middle Eastern Near Me - Syracuse, New York

I was writing a review of King Davids on Marshall Street recently. While I have not been to King Davids in some time I have been to Munjed's for takeout quite a bit. I had friends in the neighborhood and whenever I was in Syracuse we would get take out from Munjed's. Unfortunately I could not remember the name. I just knew that it was located on Westcott. Syracuse has several good Middle Eastern Restaurants and this is one of the best. It is also located in a cool neighborhood that is popular with Syracuse University Grad Students and Professors. read more

I love the Humus and shawarma, Rice and Shawarma dinners are good too. They know their stuff, the flavors are rich and the food is healthy. It's a family business and they take good care of their customers. read more

Munjed's is a lenten favorite among Orthodox Christians in the area. Personally, it is one of the things I look forward to when I go home for Holy Week every year. Their sampler with hummus, falafel, and other sides is wonderful. It's always very fresh and flavored well. It never sits heavy in your stomach or tastes too oily. The best part is the location. Go for a walk up and down Westcott St. when you have finished your meal on a nice, Syracuse evening. Can't beat it! read more

First time here and it was delicious! Atmosphere is very authentic and the bar is huge! Not wicked busy for a Saturday night but that was good for us. Food was quick and hot and tasty. Started with dessert first. Our Son got the Baklava cheesecake... oh was it delicious! Smooth cheesecake with a melt in your mouth base covered in walnuts and sugar rose water syrup. Wife and I shared the chocolate hazelnut roll. This was tasty! Then on to main course: I got the Majida's Chicken Combo it was very tasty! Chicken was tender and delicious! Hommus was very yummy. Grape leaves were thin but very flavorful! Tabouli was very yummy as well. The wife got the pick 4 : hommus, Babaganouj, grape leaves & Greek salad. She enjoyed them all the home made Babaganouj was really good and flavorful! Our son picked the Souvlaki he really enjoyed it the steak was really tender and very flavorful. Had a few cocktails before our concert at the Wescott. They were good as well. Certainly will be back to try all there other delicious treats. read more

Just not a big fan. To be fair, I've only had their food two or three times. It was okay -- just not to my taste. And one time I ordered a side of "olives and feta" -- turned out to be crumbled feta with sliced black olives, clearly ingredients for some other dish. I found this confusing. My rating is based exactly on Yelp's description of two stars: "Meh. I've experienced better." But if you're inclined and in the neighborhood, check it out -- why not? After reading the other reviews here, I'm thinking that maybe it's just a matter of preference. read more

We got the souvlaki and it was seriously mind blowing, it's a tasty vinaigrette and super moist in flavor, so good. If you are in Syracuse, get this, be crazy not to! read more

Went there on a Saturday evening, not many people seated but service was horrible. Food was just okay. Falafel was crispy and I liked the tabbouleh but the pita bread served with the hummus tasted old. It had a stale refrigerator taste. The beef shish kebab had a lot of sinew, so much so that I couldn't chew it. If you're looking for good middle eastern food in Syracuse go to King David's on Marshall St. Skip Munjed's. read more

BEST MEDITERRANEAN IN SYRACUSE! My friends and I went for dinner one night. Everyone loved their meals. Service was quick and our waitress was friendly. We left so full and happy. I'm salivating just thinking of their falafel :) read more

I will not go to this place again. It was the worse experience I had ever with Mediterranean restaurants. We ordered 3 different dishes and they all came the same taste with different prices. The waitress & the manager were not friendly. read more