A great lunch spot with plenty of healthy options. My wife and I both enjoyed a "build a bowl" with the chicken shawarma and lamb/beef shawarma. Both entrees were fresh and tasty. I highly recommend the Toum, which was extra garlicky. The Baba Ghanouj and Tabouli also hit the spot. We also shared the spinach feta Man'ousheh, which would be a suitable entree, itself. Straight out of the over, it was so hot and fresh! As a bonus, a server was walking around an gave each customer a free sample of the baklava. Oh yeah!!! read more

This was my first time visiting Neomonde, and it definitely won't be my last. The food was absolutely amazing. Fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Everything tasted incredible. What truly made the experience stand out was Eugene, the general manager. He was outstanding. So welcoming, attentive, and genuinely kind. You can tell he truly cares about the restaurant, the food, and the people walking through the door. An amazing first experience all around. Neomonde set the bar high. read more

Neomonde Mediterranean Durham - Beef & Lamb Shawarma - Lebanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

The grilled chicken bowl with Mediterranean rice was really good, especially because they cooked fresh chicken for it. The grilled chicken in wrap was not freshly cooked and it was not great. The kale salad was really good paired with the grilled chicken. We wanted to go back and try this spot again, but the my were closed on New Year's Day. That should tell you how good the freshly grilled chicken was! Only problem is they didn't send any eating utensils with our to go food, and it's not great finger food. read more

First time eating there in years. https://www.neomonde.com/menu I got the veggie lasagna platter. Picture included. Gave me a paltry small corner piece. Menu says choice of 2 sides & salads, should say choice of 2 sides, including salads. This was a $15 meal. The GM did reach out to placate the situation, but I'll be spending my hard earned money elsewhere as this is the first impression I received after not being there for many years read more

Neomonde Mediterranean Durham - Veggie lasagna with two sides - Lebanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I ordered the Beef & Lamb Shawarma (plus tzatziki) x 2 for pick on Postmates to use their BOGO free deal. I was driving home from an event in downtown Durham and it was difficult to find somewhere to park near the restaurant, but I got lucky. My order was ready when I arrived at the restaurant. However, on the walk back to my car, I noticed my hand getting wet from the paper bag. Once I got home, I opened up the bag and could tell the food had saturated through the wrappers and the wrappers didn't completely cover each item either. I thought there was a good amount of meat and tons of tzatziki which I loved. Mediterranean food is not my go-to, but I thought the flavors were nice. This location is not ideal for take out, there is no dedicated "take out" parking spot. I don't particularly mind messy food as long as it tastes good, but the food was not appropriately packaged for take out. read more

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We were out with our pooch on a tour of Durham. 1. Dog friendly outdoor eating! 2. Mediterranee Food The hummus was really good. They give you a massive bowl, so way too much food but it was tasty! The "Gyro" as it is claled in Greek Cusine was good. The only downside was the pita. It was a little dry. A rare review for me, the diet pepsi was fine (fountain) but they literally put 8 cubes in the glass so it was less of an ice experience than I like. But overall a great place. Right by the Unscripted Hotel, and across from the Durham Bull. read more

We went during lunch and it was very busy. The food danced on my taste buds. I wanted to return the next day. Friendly clean place.

Wish I had read the reviews on here before eating here! My chicken kabobs were cold and had been cooked long before I got there. The chicken salad had very little flavor and the flat bread was dry and stale. My husband had a build your bowl the meat was very salty but the salad was alright. Cashier was very nice. Definitely not worth the price. read more

Four in our party. Three meals were brought out in a timely fashion. We had to wait and wait for the fourth. Went up to ask cashier, said it was coming. Meanwhile, the orders for other later-arriving guests were being delivered, and still we waited. Finally the fourth was delivered. I ordered steak pita pocket, but chicken was delivered. It was so drenched in sauce I couldn't taste the chicken etc. The pita bread itself was nothing special. Also ordered the Fatoush salad, which was surprisingly bitter. The rice was good. The others in our party liked theirs well enough, but although I was looking forward to what I was assured was traditional lebanese style food, it seemed like a fast food version, and I was disappointed, esp with the prices for the product delivered. You stand in line to order, then clear your table yourself. Before the food is delivered, you pay a cashier, and when using a credit card are delivered a tip screen. Even before being served, even with the only service is delivering your order to your table once. read more

I am only putting two stars because of the service we received today. My family and I went to this restaurant on 5/1 and it was the best food we had!!! Everything came out fresh and the service was amazing, we even got a complimentary order of extra fries!! So we decided to go back today 5/3. The service was horrendous!!! None of the people at my table got what they ordered and we had to remind the staff MULTIPLE times that we didn't get our food. We ordered fries again and had to ask THREE times for our fries. In the end, we ended up walking out without our fries because we shouldn't have to remind staff about the food we ordered more than three times. There were also other customers going to the register to ask where their food was or that they got the wrong order. The area near the fountain drinks was not taken care of or stocked. I just wish the service this time was as good as the service on 5/1!! read more

In a great location and menu has great options. Outdoor seating as well. Unfortunately the service is mediocre, the time to prepare food is unreasonable long for a lunch stop (20" for a kabob platter), numerous mistakes were made by the kitchen (we watched the food delivery person apologizing regularly to us and other patrons) and the food was just so-so. Probably won't be back. read more

Food was fresh-taste good , loved how the staff greeted us as we walked in,but the actual table service was terrible , It could have been better,the ambiance was ok, nice ,casual setting! P.S. I ordered one chicken skewer and one lamb skewer,I recieved two chicken skewers, they tasted great! read more

No frills cafeteria style Mediterranean healthy eats. Good location right in the center of downtown Durham. I tried a salad which was quite good, reasonably priced, and the dressing was very flavorful. This place is great for a casual healthy Mediterranean fix. read more

Neomonde Mediterranean Durham - Lebanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I believe I've been to all the locations in the Triangle as there's 3 so it was a no brainer for a quick lunch while in Durham. I'm now questioning if this is even the same restaurant. It's 12 noon on a Wednesday so I was under the assumption that all the food would be HOT.... Lamb kabob was lukewarm and I could tell it wasn't fresh, the Kale salad was saturated and the Munjarah was cold. I don't know if it's the young people working or what but there definitely needs to be some oversight... Service was ok and it was clean but cold inside . I'll definitely visit the other locations again but probably wouldn't return here. read more

Neomonde Mediterranean Durham - Inside - Lebanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This review is for a delivery order, so please consider that. I ordered the beef/lamb shawarma, pesto pasta, hummus and extra pita. The shawarma was bland and uninspired, lacking in sauce and containing finely diced tomatoes. The beef and lamb were impossible to discern from one another. Honestly, it wasn't good. The pasta was dry and relatively flavorless unless I added copious amounts of salt. I did enjoy the hummus, but received whole wheat pita, when I order white pita. My order felt like an afterthought for the restaurant, as did the effort in preparation. They got me once, never again. There are much better Mediterranean options in Durham. read more

Food was delivered and I got it in a reasonable time so I have no complaints there. The food was terrible however. The taste, texture and odor was nasty. I ended up feeding to my dog and having toast for dinner, that's how bad this was. It was like eating gristly meat, like all fat or something. I kept trying and trying and ended up just gagging on fat or tendon or something "off". read more

Absolutely the most phenomenal, authentic Mediterranean food ever! Fresh, fresh, fresh! Tasty-not bland, amazing customer service and clean. Got the tabouli, babaghanoush, pear/walnut/kale salad, chicken skewer, hummus, and mujadra. Delicious. The chicken was a tad bit dry but tasty and the quality of the rest of the meal was so superb it makes up for it. Highly recommend. read more

The food was good, fresh, with generous portions. The service was friendly. The food is served up in back like a deli counter. Nothing fancy but clean and quiet enough to have a conversation. You have to buss your own tables after eating, which is fine. The neighborhood around it is dodgy. We passed what looked like a drug deal on the way up the sidewalk to the restaurant, followed by police cars and EMTs outside while we were eating inside. read more

Great food and great service! The man who was working the food line today was so kind and helpful explaining the menu as it was my first time here. 10/10 recommend! read more

Neomonde Mediterranean Durham - Lebanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Very ineffective ordering flow and non-transparent experience. We ordered a to-go order of cold sides at the walk up line and it still took 25mn to come out. Had expected it to be packed immediately but then they just put in a ticket and didn't work on it - maybe there was a backlog, but they should have let us know if so - the lack of communication and ignoring customers was all really strange. Initially chose to go here as we thought it would be quick but we were literally were ignored by the staff for 10mn initially while waiting in line then it took 20mn of waiting after we ordered and then having to ask them to get our order for them to make it. Probably won't be back. read more

Neomonde Mediterranean Durham - Menu - Lebanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Eugene was nice! Staff is great. Food was fresh and tasty. Overall good pick! Restaurant was nice and clean!

I've had Normande before and it was my first time visiting this location seeing I was in the area. The food is good as always. Just not too keen on the location or vibe of the place. I went in to do a take out order and the staff is nice. I usually visit the one over by NC State which to me is nicer. Overall, I really love their food and staff. Too bad one is not in my location for I would be there a whole lot. read more

The food is always good. The service is exceptional. Definitely recommend. The atmosphere is nice.

A colleague and I went to Neomonde for lunch on a Monday. There was a long line but it moved relatively quickly. I'm vegan and gluten free and was told that the pita pocket wrap with falafel would be gluten free and vegan. I selected two sides that were also labeled GF and vegan and was looking forward to enjoying a meal from a new spot. After waiting for well over 20+ minutes for our food, we started to wonder what the holdup was considering the food is stored buffet style and should only take a minute or two to plate. After inquiring, I was told my order was missing but noticed the gentleman that assisted me brought over a plate that looked like mine. When I got back to the table, I noticed a white dressing/sauce on my pita. I don't think it was vegan but tried to trust that they made my order correctly. That was a mistake, because I'm now back at work with excruciating abdominal pain and feeling very sick. Clearly, they did not take care to prepare my order to ensure that it was safe. Additionally, the GF "pita" was a tortilla. What a huge disappointment. If that wasn't bad enough, as I was trying to finish my meal, a small cockroach walked out from under my plate. Needless to say, I was more than finished with this horrible and offensive meal. I won't be back and do not recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

So we chose this restaurant to cater our Christmas party. They forgot to give our pick up person the pita to go with the chicken, beef, and lamb shawarma. We had to delay our party for 45 mins because of that. You would think that after spending 370.00 with an establishment that they would have everything organized. The food wasn't spectacular. They didn't even offer anything for our inconvenience. Our department will probably look for other catering options in the future. read more

Great Management,I would recommend this Restaurant, great location..................................................

I have walked by here so many times and didn't stop in until recently. What a surprise! The prices are reasonable, the salads and sides all look great. I wasn't too hungry, but had to have something light, so I had a falafel pita. The guy at the counter was incredibly helpful and offered to add a side into the pita if I wanted, so I added the chickpeas. Like all the other food options in Durham, my pita did not disappoint! It was a generous size for less than $6, with some nice touches like cilantro and pickled cabbage. I wish I had known about this place sooner, I would have stopped in more often. If I lived here, I would come here for lunch regularly. The ordering is a little confusing, at least if you're going to get it to go. read more

Good healthy options, lots of seating. Chicken was a little dry unfortunately but I went after lunch so it may have been sitting around a bit. Dips and falafel were good. read more

Staff is Friendly & accommodating to your needs & your wants & the Food is Devinly Delicious & Full of Flavor welcome to Durham

Located downtown Durham, def an easy access if you are in the area. Because I live in chapel hill and we have med deli, I think I have a higher standards for Mediterranean food. I think this place is okay. Wish the pita bread was warmed up. I do like the hummus I got from here. Price was reasonable. Not much service since it was designed like fast food order style. A lot of seats indoor and outdoor. I think everything was just an okay! read more

Neomonde Mediterranean Durham - Lebanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Staff was super patient and helpful when I didn't know what I wanted. 12$ for all this food. Super fresh flavors and plenty of vegetarian options. Will def come back. 10/10 recommend the soup read more

Neomonde Mediterranean Durham - Falafel Pita Pocket Lemon Lentil Soup Pomegranate Salad - Lebanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Cafeteria-style somewhat, but it you order something that's not visible, they will bring it out to you. Went with my adult daughters before a DPAC show, since it's an easy walk. I got a lamb shawarma (ok, I'd have much preferred a gyro), we also tried the falafel (no raves, but it disappeared quickly), the vegetarian lasagna (which we all ate a bunch of! The filling is mostly eggplant and cheese - which I love. It's a LOT of eggplant!) Tabouleh and hummus were as expected, having eaten at the original location in Raleigh frequently. I loved the jalapeño cilantro hummus - was not expecting it to be that good! Food from the kitchen came out well-wrapped and carefully prepared. Food runners and folks behind the counter were all friendly and helpful. If you're a fan of Mediterranean food, or just want to test some dishes, or add variety to your veggie diet, it's priced low enough to explore. read more

I came here for dinner with a friend yesterday evening. After standing in line for a few minutes, my friend went in front of me to order first. I walked up after her, and the staff proceeded to take the order of the next guest behind me. It was slightly irritating. The girl working said, I thought he helped you already? Unfortunately I think communication is lacking between employees. When they finally did take my order, the person checking me out couldn't find it anywhere to ring me up. He had to go back and run over to kitchen side to check. I waited for a good 20 minutes for my food while my friend already had hers. When they did bring it out, I had no silverware and had to go back in and find some. The food was great, but I wouldn't be inclined to come back unless the service improved. read more

What can I say about Neomonde other than the worst customer service I've ever had. We came at 6:45, and waited 30 min for food. This is a fast casual restaurant, not a sit down and order place. Once the food arrived, I got a lukewarm falafel sandwich. My partner ordered a side of ratatouille, but instead of telling her they were out, they replaced it with green beans without asking her. I attempted to speak with the manager about our long wait and incorrect order. She said they were busy due to the "dinner rush." We had 4 people in front of us in line. I attached a picture of the dining room when we got our food. Sure seems like a dinner rush. I asked for a refund, and instead of comping the meal for poor service, she started taking the food back. When I asked why, she said it's either a refund or the food. After waiting for 30 min, I wasn't going to wait any longer, but in hindsight I should have taken the refund. To top it off, the manager cussed me out as we were walking out. I'd give it 0 stars if I could. Skip Neomonde Durham. I also want to say that with this review, it may seem like I'm a Karen. But check out the other poor reviews that all mention the same thing. Poor customer service and long wait times for food. read more

Neomonde Mediterranean Durham - Lebanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I arrived and placed my order at 11:45a, and my single piece of lasagna after 17 minutes still hadn't been brought to my table. I went to host stand to ask, and waited there for 5 minutes. They brought me a tough piece of lasagna that I couldn't even cut with a fork/knife. I've been to location in Raleigh before and had the best veggie lasagna I've ever tasted. This was a horrible service/food experience. read more

I was craving Mediterranean and this place was right on the money! Everything is priced very reasonably and the food was extremely authentic! There is a wide variety of sides to choose from and a full dessert case for after the meal. When I arrived there was a long line, but it moved quickly, so don't let that deter you from eating here. Even though this is not a restaurant where you are served at your table, one of the employees was extremely friendly and did come around a couple of times to make sure everything was ok. read more

Neomonde Mediterranean Durham - Grilled Chicken Kabob with cabbage delight and Grape Leaves - Lebanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Good for option for people of varying diets. There are great options for vegetarians and meat eaters alike. There is something to be desired customer service wise but i assume the location is understaffed. read more

My wife and I love Mediterranean food and we're looking forward to eating here. However we had such a frustrating experience! First it took forever to get our order. Once we got it, none of it was correct! I had to go back inside to get it fixed. Second, the young lady working the register and brought the food out, had such a bad attitude. She was so unpleasant. If we go back and she's working, I plan to walk next door. There's too many other good restaurants around the area. Suggestion: hire people who are courteous and want to work. It's going to cost you business otherwise. read more

Good place for a quick bite before a show at DPAC nearby. I stopped by around 6:45 pm on my way to the 7:30 pm showing of RENT and was in and out before 7. I ordered a beef and lamb pita which was warm and delish! Now I won't be hungry during the show, nor worried that all nearby restaurants will be closed, or too busy, after the show. Thank you Neomonde, for a wonderful meal and a stress-free evening! read more

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We came here because it was closer than going to the one in Raleigh. The food was good and service was decent however we felt the one in Raleigh was better. Not sure if the quality of food was just fresher or what. The setting of the place is nice, corner of the building and has a nice central location in downtown Durham. It's close to hotels and other eating joints. The prices are reasonable and it's nice you can purchase alcohol if you want too. read more