Nefertiti is a hidden gem. Tucked into a shopping plaza it is easy to miss. Yet, well worth finding. We had our first experience and the food is clearly not fast food. It is authentic Mediterranean. The lamb was tender and moist and the hummus is tasty. Note that the serving sizes are quite generous. There is dine in-seating, but most orders were take out. Service was polite and quick. read more

What a fortunate blunder! I stopped by Nefertiti, and I'm so glad I did. The place is quite understated, simple, but I figured I'd give it a shot since it was past lunch. The food was made to order and arrived in under 10 minutes. I opted for the #1 platter with beef and lamb skewers. The entrée was exactly what I expected: skewers served over a bed of rice. I was absolutely thrilled with the meal. First off, the meat was incredibly tender, juicy, and flavorful. I devoured it so quickly that I truly believe how good the food is--simply amazing. The lentil soup and hummus were equally delightful. The lentil soup was definitely one of the best I've ever tasted. Well, this was my lucky day discovering such a wonderful restaurant. The staff was friendly, and the service was both fast and courteous. read more

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One of the best gyros in town. The place isn't much, located in a run down strip mall, it's a tile floor, plain little shop. But the staff is always welcoming and friendly. They seem to be enjoying themselves even in busy lunch rushes. Pro tip, go about 4:30. No waiting. I've only had gyros here, so that's all I can speak about for flavor, but everything looks really good. read more

Nefertiti - The Gyro Sandwich. Messy and Delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

This is the BEST mediterranean food I have ever had. Unfortunately I live over 1000 miles from this gem or I would be eating here weekly. Yuuuummmy. read more

Haven't been to Nefertiti in years, but not for any reason. I remembered it to be good, so I went today for lunch. I ordered the lamb lunch special which came with rice, hummus, garlic sauce and pita. It was a healthy portion, for me at least, and I took half home. They gave me extra sauce to take. Very friendly fellows. 21 read more

Nefertiti - Lamb lunch special - Mediterranean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

1/13/24 My husband and I came here for the first time together. I've had it once before and I remember enjoying it so, I hoped it would be just as good my second time. Nefertiti Mediterranean delivers authentic, delicious dishes with vibrant flavors and generous portions. We ordered the shawarma platter and split it and it was enough for the both of us to share. The service was quick, and the value for the amount of food is unbeatable. A must-visit for Mediterranean cuisine lovers! read more

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Good food and friendly staff. Will be back soon. You get lots of meat on pita bread and added a little on the side. Prices were competitive. read more

Nefertiti - Lamb Gyro and Greek Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Great service, fantastic food, would come back again for the Lamb Gyro! I wish I lived closer to this!

Wow!!!! Food is fantastic and owners are super friendly. The restaurant is small, nondescript, and no frills but the food among the best I've had. read more

Nefertiti - Gyro platter ... loaded with flavorful lamb and delicious Tahini Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

So good!! And the aromas as you go in the door. Not a lot open on Labor Day Monday so we thought we'd give it a go. Good choice. You don't get Mediterranean much where I live. So we tried several dishes. All were great. But the baklava was the best. I would probably for the spicy chicken next time. We had the lamb gyro, tahini and tabooli. Quick service and pleasant ambiance. I'll be back. read more

Amazing food and large portions! Baklava is outstanding! Husband had the lamb and I had the chicken. The Greek salad was so good and refreshing. read more

The food was so good and full of flavor. The employees were so nice and greet you with friendliness as soon as you come in the door. It's diner type seating and everything seemed clean and you leave with the same type friendly attitude from the employees/owner as when you come in. I will go back for sure. read more

Everything was amazing here! The food was exceptional! We live in NKY and always are looking for an excuse to make the hour and a half drive just to stop here. Can't recommend enough! Plus, the staff is always friendly and helpful with great portion sizes. read more

Nefertiti - Mediterranean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

So Much food! You won't leave hungry. We had the beef shawarma plate and the chicken kebab plate. Beef was average, Chicken was excellent. The Garlic sauce and Hummus was read more

Excellent food, generous portions, good service. I highly recommend! The menu is varied, so everyone can find something they like.

Delicious gyro! We did a pickup order, which took awhile because they were so busy. Ingredients were fresh, tasty and well-seasoned. Both my fiancé and I were able to split a gyro platter, with extra meet for leftovers the next day. read more

Nefertiti - Gyro Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Not as many vegan options I would've liked, but the food is delicious. I got the falafel with hummus and cucumber salad. Service was good, the staff were nice and helpful. Small restaurant, gave me NYC and Philly vibes read more

Nefertiti - Not as many vegan/vegetarian options as I would have liked, but the food is delicious. I got the falafel, with hummus and cucumber salad. - Mediterranean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

The food is great. The service is prompt,and friendly. I love the the gyros they are always full of the quality meats that you expect from nefertitis. read more

The next time we drive through Kentucky we are definitely stopping in Lexington just to enjoy the delicious Mediterranean food at Nefertiti. The gyro meat was very delicious. I'd skip the spicy chicken next time. But wow! Their food is great! They must fry up some real spices because my eyes were burning. But we ate in the back of the restaurant where the air was clearer. Can't wait for my next visit to Nefertiti! read more

It has been a year since my first review, & I think this place gets better & better! The portions are huge! Everything is fresh & delicious. Get the hot sauce - you won't regret it! They also recently updated the interior & now have large booths. The service is always excellent & everyone friendly. read more

Nefertiti - Shawarma Platter with chicken & lamb, hummus on the side. - Mediterranean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

It may not look like much from the outside but it's definitely worth going in. Once inside, it's clean and inviting. My husband and I were greeted by a big smile and hello by a friendly guy. We explained this was our first time and didn't know what to order. I told him to order for me. He asked a couple questions and my husband decided to get the same thing. When our food arrived, we could not believe the amount of food that was on the plate!!! The food was flavorful and left us wishing we could finish it all. We noticed the regulars around us had theirs come in to go boxes. They obviously knew something we didn't. Lol. We were advised that we had the lunch (smaller) portion. Needless to say, it was delicious and amazing!!! Oh, and that garlic sauce, needs to be bottled and sold. That stuff is gold! Thank you for an oh so yummy meal! read more

Nefertiti - Chicken and lamb with rice, hummus, and garlic sauce - Mediterranean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I love this place! While it may not be in the best area of Lexington, they have amazing food. The staff are quick and have your meal prepared very quickly. They have some of the best hummus and lamb! read more

I love this restaurant! The food is wonderful and the people are so sweet. I love how genuine they are and kind. I love to eat here and the Chicken Shwarma platter is my favorite but everything I have ever tried there has been epic and it's all about what you like! read more

The portions here are huge! I always get the shawarma plate and it's fantastic! Definitely can make several meals out of one order.

Tiny little Eatery that is easy to pass by. Don't do it! Good food and plentiful. Their schwarma platter can feed a small army. My one criticism is that the bread that came with the hummus was cold, not warm or toasted. That would have been perfection. Not enough to ding them a star though. read more

Prices are a little high for takeout but if they were too high the place wouldn't be so busy all the time. Their food is delicious and fresh, portions are large, and the service is excellent. I've tried the chicken shawarma, hummus, fish, and baklava. All were delicious. I don't think there's anything on the menu that isn't worth trying. This place is legit. read more

Food is perfectly seasoned and delicious cuisine. The staff have been excellent, professional and went out of the way to help me correct my order. read more

Nefertiti - Lamb Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

I go here all the time. This place is so good, genuinely have to stop in once a week since I work so close. Kufta kebab is my favorite. Takes some extra time but very worth it. Huge sides and portions, and eating in is worth doing from time to time. The guys are very friendly, good music always playing. read more

Modest place but clean and the food is fantastic! Let me precede this by saying I eat Mediterranean a LOT! The lentil soup was good even though a bit bland for my preference and the falafel was good too, but the chicken shawarma DEFINITELY stole the show. They use a mix of dark and white Chicken so they can give it a nice char without it over drying. The seasoning was great and the garlic sauce was fantastic with it. I liked the pickled onions with sumac and the julienned pickles too. I heat the hot sauce is really good, but I didn't try it. The rice was really good too. I definitely recommend! Affordable and the service is friendly and quick. 3 thumbs up read more

I am updating my review because of my few recent experiences here. This place was really good when it first opened. It has gone way downhill since then. I gave it multiple chances over the last couple of years, but I don't like it anymore and could not recommend it. Last week I came in and got the ultimate shawarma sandwich platter. They give you a lot of food, but the meat is very low quality. The beef shawarma is kinda funky and the chicken is just not really good. I could not even eat the leftovers the next day because it smelled so bad. I really want to like this place, I don't know what happened since they opened. On the plus side, the sides are okay. I actually really like their hummus. read more

I love this place. So far the best Mediterranean eatery I have tried in Lexington. Try the Beef Kufta Sandwich read more

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This place was ranked highly on yelp when we were looking, and yelp doesn't disappoint. We had just spent a day hiking Red River Gorge and our large group placed a large dine in order during the bustling dinner rush. Most people seemed to order takeout, but the decor reminded us of our travels to the Middle East and we enjoyed that. The decor is nothing fancy, but the inside of the restaurant could easily be in Turkey, Israel, Palestine, etc. we ordered multiple items and everyone loved all they tried. We had a little bit left over, but no one was complaining about getting to eat the leftovers. I'd come back here in a heartbeat, everyone in the group said the same. The staff was also friendly and upbeat. read more

Nefertiti - Falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Passing through Lexington in January 2, not knowing what would be open for lunch, we decided to try Nefertiti. We rarely get to the east side of Lexington when we're passing though, so we decided to be adventurous and check the place out. I remembered from my college days in Lexington back in the late 1990s that the Winchester Road area was somewhat sketchy, so I didn't know what to expect. But whatever, we went for it. Nefertiti is located in a strip mall in a still-somewhat-sketchy area around the Winchester Road -- New Circle Road intersection. There were several people who seemed to be homeless hanging around the front entrance, and the building itself seemed a little run down. But often you find culinary gems in precisely this type of environment. And a gem it was! I ordered a beef shawarma sandwich, and my wife had a falafel sandwich. We ordered at the counter and took a seat to wait. They were ready in about five minutes, hot and looking delicious. I tasted the falafel sandwich and think it was really tasty, but my own beef shawarma sandwich was awesome. I ate all mine and was absolutely stuffed, but my wife opted to bring half of hers home. So, for the price, you get a really good amount of food. The physical space could use a little updating, and restrooms could use a bit of cleaning. But I'm general it's a perfectly fine place to sit and have lunch. The guys behind the counter were pleasant, smiling the whole time. Will I go back? Who knows -- as I said, we're almost never on that side of town when we pass through. But if I lived in Lexington, I could see this being the place where I'd go to get my shawarma fix when I needed it. If you haven't been, check it out! read more

Nefertiti - Interior - Mediterranean Near Me - Lexington, Kentucky

Good food in an area that is sort of hit or miss. The staff are friendly and everything is fresh. Orders can take a bit longer than you'd expect because of that, but it's with it. read more

OMG! The serving was HUGE! I got the sliced chicken with rice, garlic sauce, pickled turnips, Greek salad. The staff was so friendly and explained everything. Definitely going back! It's in the Eastland shopping center with lots of parking read more

First time here. Excited based on all the overwhelmingly positive reviews and that the location is close to my home. Service was excellent - guys at the counter were kind and patient while doing their best to keep up with a busy lunch crowd. Menu has a decent number of options and everything looks fresh. I ordered the falafel lunch plate. Unfortunately, the falafel were a little dry and bland. The hummus was decent but nothing amazing. Tabbouleh was my chosen side - fresh and bright with just the right amount of lemon. Given how far my experience was from other reviews here and the number of people crowded in the Eastland strip mall for lunch, I'll have to try again soon. read more

Food was tasty, the falafel was very good. Could use some work on presentation and cleanliness. The overall character of the place was like the back room at Dollar General. Not tidy. read more

Best chicken schawarma I've ever had. And the portion was huge! Could order this entree and serve two people. Lisa read more

We love this restaurant so much, we have been several times and it always impresses us. The food is wonderful, however the stand out for us is the staff/owners they are always so pleasant and welcoming. read more

Very well done. I promise you won't be disappointed. Friendly and delicious. Give it a go!