Ok. Stumbled into this place one night when everything was closed because of the snow/ice and had…read moreone of the best meals I've had in a very long time. I also had a fantastically refreshing beer from the Czech Republic and a great personal conversation with Tommy at the bar. After moving to this area, I'll be back many, many times.

Dec 25' - another amazing experience at Balkan Restaurant. Tonight we tried the mixed grill platter…read morewhich includes veal, chicken, steak, and beef sausage links all for only $55 (plus bread & one side). The Balkan potatoes continue to be the star of the show. Be sure to also try the whipped feta spread on the bread, it's incredible.

This cute place is run by great people. Hasan was very friendly and welcoming…read more Thank you for making us feel home, Hasan. We will be back! :) The food was very tasty and the atmosphere is extra cozy. 5 stars

Overall a great lunch spot. They have all the ingredients for a high quality and fresh…read moreMediterranean style bowl at a fair price. You can easily eat here for less than $20, which all things considered is worth it. Basically, the chipotle style experience but with a homemade and quality ingredient components. I especially liked the mashed lentils, cucumber salad, roasted sweet potato and of course the chicken schwarma. Also the atmosphere is pretty hipster/industrial and contributed to the experience. The only negative I have is that the falafel was a little dry and chewy, but to be fair I got the last ones before they cooked a new batch. Overall, I will return for lunch again next time I visit Charlottesville.

I actually came here to have their salmon but ended up with the gyro lol. I received good service…read moreand the gyro and hummus was good. It's a family atmosphere so bringing your kids would be perfectly fine. There is plenty to choose from on the menu and they offer specials. I'd return to try the salmon. But reordering the hummus and gyro is a green light too.

Delicious! Tender, well seasoned chicken and perfectly cooked roasted vegetables. The tzatziki…read moresauce is fantastic and the hummus and baba ghanoush are very good! I usually like to try different places as I travel around, but I think I'm coming back here again this week because Xara is so good! Thank you for the good call on recommending the pistachio ricotta cake. Wow!

This is my first time going to Shawarma Bistro since it arrived on Parham Road. It was such a great…read moreexperience! The shawarma was one of the best I've ever had. There was seating inside and carry out. So, both options are available. The falafel was nice and crunchy. Honestly the pita bread was absolutely incredible. The people who worked there were some of the nicest people I've ever met. Would highly recommend. As a single mom, I went in there and felt happy, relaxed, and very full!

This place was amazing and delicious! Great service as well. Definitely a banging place for lunch!read more

Amazing every time consistency and great fresh ingredients. Grateful for the service and clean…read moretables and environment

If you are on a healthy journey, this is one option. The trick is how you pile this bowl. There is…read morea smaller bowl that can serve as an option if you are trying to eat less. On this visit, we ordered two regular rice bowls. The food here is so fresh and there are many more options than CAVA. There, I said it. Both are good options. We opted to eat here. The staff here is friendly, helpful and professional. Eating here is a delight. The prices are decent. Join their rewards club and you'll get some perks.

Best rice I've ever tasted never had less than a wonderful meal at Sultan Kabob and the owners are…read morefantastic!

I tend to go here with family when we visit Charlottesville and have other things to do in town…read more(catch a UVA game, movie, etc.). Even when they were very busy, the wait for a seat is rather short. It's mainly four-top seats but they can push together tables as needed. There's music always playing and not a lot of padding to soften noise so I'd call the location "average" loud. Downtown Charlottesville doesn't really do free parking. You can park at the next corner in open parking to the left or paid parking to the right. But we're talking $2 or so, not a bank-breaking experience and with lots of shopping across the street it's worth staking out a spot and then walking the area. What I like: The food is tasty. The appetizers are solid. There's a large enough menu that you can always try something new. And the portions are ample enough to share. What I'm not so fond of: The waitstaff spend a lot of time at the front scrolling on their phones. They aren't too keen on refilling your drinks either. I say this as someone who has eaten here about a dozen times. Also, I don't normally mind cameras, but there are enough blinking lights on cameras to make it feel more like a jewelry store than a restaurant. That said, if you are not in a hurry, want some good food in solid portions, and plan to do some shopping or window shopping downtown, this has been my go-to place for years.

Quaint bakery with a hot food bar, deli, dessert rack and small market. It was clean and organized…read more First time there, so of course I needed help and they were very willing to help. I think you can get a combo meal with two sides on most of their entree items. I got a spinach and feta and chicken fatayers, which is like a giant bread pocket with filling inside. I enjoyed it, very flavorful. I think if I wanted it again, I need to be in the mood and have the craving for it. Their hummus was tasty, but not as thick as I like my hummus to be. It's good, just the texture got me. Their tabbouleh was amazing. Also bought a pistachio baklava which was incredible. Never had that flavor and this will be the biggest reason I return to their bakery. Very fulfilling lunch. Thank you for the experience!

Such a fantastic variety! The people who work there were very helpful in explaining the different…read moredelicious items sold from the deli. I had the chicken which was so incredibly flavorful! Hubby said his stuffed grape leaves were really good. I bought labneh and their really tasty hummus, pitas baked on site, rose water and other spices for future cooking. I highly recommend!

very nice place for shopping special for halal meat & Bread the price are fair…read more thanks

This market makes the little Iranian girl in me happy. I mostly go there for lavashak and zoolbiah…read morewhich are treats I used to have growing up. They even carry the best lavashak, one that can be hard to find, Ariana's. The lavashak can be inconsistent, it comes and goes, but I'm always happy when I find it. They have great sweets here like halva and Turkish delight too. I'm yet to try any of the meals here, but am excited to one day. I mostly come to this spot for snacks. They also carry Good Day cashew cookies which I love. There's a good mix of Afghan and Desi foods here.

Great staff and $15 hookah, which is the cheapest I've been able to find in Richmond! And they're…read morenice big Kahlil Mamoon hookahs, too. Arabian coffees are $2.50 and delicious. Rose is a very sweet and friendly server. The TV's were temporarily out of order but you could hook your phone up to the speakers to play your music. It was pretty quiet in there so it's a great place to go with your group if you want a way more chill place than Bello's.

Great find! Had the chicken Kabab with salad (substituted instead of rice), chicken was juicy, not…read moredry at all. The hookah was also good, although the choice of flavors was very limited

First time in Virginia. Awesome service, the music was bumping and the food was superb!! 10/10…read morerecommend for anyone who loves the city & wants a satisfying meal.

Incredible vibes, unforgettable food. Service was prompt and polite. I LOVED my sandwich - they're…read moreall highly customizable! - and the Mac n cheese is some of the best I've EVER had. Can't wait to come back!