We were close by and decided to grab dinner here. The place was busy and loud. Ok holidays and two large parties made it extra loud so I was happy they let us sit in a table away from everyone else. We have our one year old and all the noise is a lot. Hubby ordered the lamb and I ordered the salmon. We loved both meals. The rice was the perfect side for both meals and my husband kept trying to take my rice. We also had a side of hummus which was delicious. My baby boy loves the pita bread. The staff was friendly and helpful. Glad we stopped by. Hopefully next time we are in the area we can stop by again. read more

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Went for my son's birthday, drinks were great, the baba ganoush(the spicy one) is off the hook! Got the platter at the very bottom of the menu. We got the 1/2 portion of it(huge amount). It was delicious with lots of meat! For the money these days it was a great value! read more

Ney Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

4.5 With some of my kids in town, thought we'd try this place out in La Mesa. My newly engaged niece joined us as well. Sarah was our server and was kind and very attentive. We ordered the following Mediterranean Flatbread- Red onion, roasted red pepper-tomato sauce, veggies, mozzarella cheese Za'atar & Cheese Flatbread- Mozzarella cheese, olive oil Combo Platter ( choose 4) Hubby chose but I remember 2 ( sorry) Hummus - A blend of chickpeas, tahini, fresh garlic, lemon, paprika, and Extra virgin olive oil And Tzatziki- Chopped cucumber mixed with garlic, olive oil, mint, and house labneh (strained yogurt) For our entree to share we chose Al Muhib -2 Skewers beef Kofta Kabab, 2 skewers beef tikka, 2 skewers chicken tikka, 1 beef shawarma, 1 chicken schnitzel, cabbage salad, tahini & garlic sauce, and assorted pickles, Rice, bread We had 8 in our party and lots of leftover to share with those who couldn't attend. It was a nice experience, great food, presentation was wonderful and great service. Thank you! read more

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We love Ney Restaurant! My husband and I loved it so much, we brought our entire family group to enjoy with us. Everything we've tried is excellent and the servers are very helpful and friendly. We'll be back again and again! read more

Overall great food, fine service. I would choose this place over other arabic restaurants in san diego for the food. It was very clean! +hummus is my barometer for good middle eastern, here it was 10/10 +fattoush with tangy pomegranate syrup, was FRESH +they are very good with beef/lamb -had to ask multiple times for water -turkish coffee gelato was regular coffee ice cream in my opinion read more

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This has become our go to Mediterranean restaurant in SD! It's that good. Decided to try Ney since we were in the area for something else. It was a week day night so there wasn't a ton of people inside. They also super blasted the AC even though it wasn't hot outside so FYI bring a jacket lol. We got the spicy babaganoush and it's sooooo good! I love the extra spice and pepper flavor in the babagamoush. The pita bread that came with it was also super good. We were really hungry and had to control ourselves to not finish the appetizer immediately. I got the chicken tikka and it came with the brown rice which is just spiced rice. Honestly I didn't realize it came with raisins because I'm not a fan of raisins in my rice. But after picking them out I did enjoy the rice. The chicken was really nice and juicy and I loved the garlic sauce that came with it. My bf got the beef tashreeb though I think they accidentally gave us lamb instead. It was still pretty good although I don't like lamb myself. I do wish they had chicken shawarma instead of just the skewers but I still recommend this spot! read more

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The restaurant is well appointed with beautiful decor. The service is great and very friendly. Food wise we liked it but didn't quite love it but definitely worth a try. All the food is presented beautifully but the flavor profile is a bit different than other restaurants if you're looking for Mediterranean style food. I wish I had the words to describe it. My favorite thing was the garlic sauce which is way too garlicky for most but if you love garlic then this is for you! read more

Ney Restaurant - Baba Ghanoush - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Ney offers impressively large and tasty appetizers. However the entrees were a bit lacking in comparison. Like its neighboring establishment, they also have a 3.5% surcharge for credit cards--so bring cash. They were empty during happy hour and I appreciated that the discounts were still applied when I showed up 10 minutes prior. Food came out quick and hot. =ORDERED= *Hummus: big shareable. Creamy, earthy and garlicky. The best part was the accompanying pita bread. Super hot with a slight char. *Fattoush: similarly big and could be shared between a family. The lettuce, tomatoes, radish, onions and peppers were fresh. The vinaigrette was sweet and acidic. The fried pita strips added a crunch. Great portion for $13. *Beef Shawarma Wrap: despite being $10 cheaper than the entree version, it tasted better. The juicy beef was smothered in a herb tahini sauce and wrapped in phyllo dough. The dish came with perfectly fluffy fries. This would be a great lunch option and honestly could have been split into two meals. *Beef Shawarma Entree: came with either rice or fries which I opted for the latter. However I would have wanted a side of sauce as the beef was dry on its own. There was minimal flavor and it felt incohesive eating a pile of beef with plain fries. Nothing was special about the entree and I would stick to the sandwiches. *Vanilla Gelato: some of the most concentrated vanilla flavor I've ever had. There were some ice chunks in each scoop but the flavor was unbeatable. *Tartufo: hazelnut and vanilla ice cream encased in chocolate. The chocolate exterior was rich but I preferred the flavor of plain vanilla. I'll definitely be back for the happy hour, especially given appetizers are $4 off across the board. The shawarma wasn't to die for but the staples were well executed compared to other Mediterranean options. read more

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This place has been on my list since noticing while I was eating next door to the oyster pearl restaurant . The sumac martini was good and they had a happy hour which shaved a tiny bit off the regular price from 1-9pm . The salad was huge enough for a few people to share . We both liked our dishes and the rice . I was able to have leftovers for lunch the next day . They brought a side of tahini and taziki. Place wasn't that busy we were seated right away around 7pm on a tuesday. Overall thought this place was very good and I would return back if I am craving middle eastern/Mediterranean food. Price was moderate but felt like it was worth it . read more

Ney Restaurant - mediterranean salad and sumac martini - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

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The food was very good. Big portions. Service was excellent. Place was very clean and well decorated. I will definitely go back. read more

Who knew I would find the best Mediterranean food in La Mesa, of all places. But when I tell you my mind was blown, I actually mean it. We were there on a Saturday right when they opened and we had the place to ourselves. Once we started eating, we were confused how this place was not flooded by people; the food is INCREDIBLE!!! The serving sizes are also great, we took plenty to eat later. Don't think about, don't wait, go eat the best meal ever!!! Save room for dessert too! read more

Ney Restaurant - Lamb and fish - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Came here after finals with my classmates back in March and the waitress remembered me from my first time here back in the fall loool *insert heart here* she's honestly such a sweetheart so it was an honor to be remembered by her. She kept checking on us & making sure everything was going smoothly and brought us everything we needed We came on a Friday afternoon for lunch and they were able to accommodate a group of 8 for a walk-in which was awesome! The fattoush here uses fresh ingredients and you can taste it! This time around it wasn't as lemony as the first time I came which I was ok with because the first time was a tad too lemony for my liking. The bread, hummus, fattoush, kebab plates, masgouf, okra, and the rest of the plates came out very quickly and are very generous portions. Great service, great food, what more can one ask for read more

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Flavor packed dishes contingent on whether you dine in or eat as take out. We ordered take out after my brother in law raved about their food as a dine in patron . I realize that something is lost with take out but certain dishes should travel well such as the falafel which was sadly very dry and missing the sauce that is served when you dine in. The lamb was still fall of the bone but missing the stew and significantly smaller as takeout. The Greek salad was both beautiful and DELICIOUS! And the baba ganoush was the best I have ever had. The biriyani and saffron rice was made with spices that delighted my taste buds! Though the okra and the white bean soup had all the flavor elements it was missing salt. While the pita was perfect and clearly freshly baked. Service was friendly and restaurant clean with very accessible parking . We will give them another try the next time we visit our SD family but this time we will dine in. read more

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Our plates were delicious. We hit this place for restaurant week ($25 a head) and the lunch deals were good. Great hummus, juicy chicken tikka, and the baklava and ice cream topped it off. Wonderful! read more

Ney Restaurant - Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

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I am honestly impressed with the quality and quantity(food) of this restaurant and THE presentation! I have been here since the new management about a year ago and it was OK. I had a friend who said he tried it and it was great so we thought to give it another shot. Oh my! Food great, large amount and most BEautiful presentation and price are decent so the owners took over the kitchen and they made the dishes themselves which explains the entire change Parking was ok Service was excellent: on time and quick and friendly Keep up the good work ! read more

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Superb! Ney has been on my list for a few months and I have to say that my husband and I were very pleased to find such a great restaurant serving one of our favorite cuisines close to where we live. We went on a Sunday around 12:30pm and there were two large parties and 4 tables seated when we arrived which was a good sign to us. We ordered the hummus with pita and falafel to start. The hummus was silky smooth and delicious. The falafel was crisp on the outside and so moist inside served with a curry tomato dipping sauce that my husband couldn't get enough of. I'm not quite sure what it was since the menu said tahini and it definitely was not tahini. The waiter encouraged us to get a half order of their feast to try a little bit of everything but we opted to order the beef shawarma entree and just share it. It came with picked vegetables, tons of thinly shaved beef, rice, flatbread and the garlic sauce. The beef was tender and decadent, the pickled radishes were a treat, the Ney rice with almonds, raisins and saffron was to die for and I could've eaten an entire bowl of it. The garlic sauce was my least favorite. The plates are gorgeously presented, portion sizes are massive and food delicious and the service is just as good. The restaurant was spotless, tables spaced apart enough to have privacy and there was plenty of parking when we arrived though difficult to maneuver out of when we left. Ney is worth checking out with a group, by yourself or with someone who wants a solid meal. You'll be taking leftovers home no matter what you order. read more

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We have been to Ney a few times, most recently this July. Lamb Quzi is one of our favorites, but this time the meat was dry and overall not as good as past times. That said, the restaurant is very attractive and the staff very friendly and accommodating, and we will continue to eat there. The flatbread and other menus items are delicious. read more

I live near Glendale, CA, a suburb of Los Angeles which is populated by many amazing Persian, Lebanese and other middle eastern dining venues. Ney is better than any of the of them, by far. The food is amazing, the service is great and the prices are very reasonable. I'm a vegan and Ney has a wide variety if vegan options, all of them very good. I dined at Ney with three friends that live in the area and they were also very impressed by the food and experience. Give Ney a try, you won't be disappointed. read more

Landed here at the last minute and what a nice surprise! The place is super clean, nicely decorated, great menu The food was excellent and they have a really good happy hour menu I will be back for sure! read more

We love Mediterranean food and tried Ney two years ago--great food and experience back then. But last night, just the two of us, was a total disappointment. We showed up around 7:30pm and were told to sit anywhere since it wasn't busy. Then we waited 15 minutes before anyone came by. Drinks and apps arrived fast, but after that, we were ignored. By 8:15pm, while still eating, they started mopping floors and clearing tables. Our waiter walked right past us holding a mop--didn't even make eye contact or ask if we needed anything. We had to tell him we wanted to order entrees, which he took right then and there while still holding the mop. After that, he disappeared, ignoring us completely while chatting with people at the bar. We wanted dessert, but when we caught his eye, he just signaled if we wanted the check. So we left. Asked for to-go boxes, got one when we clearly needed two. The strong smell of cleaning products didn't help. Food's still good, but service was careless and disrespectful. Treat customers like this? Don't expect them back. read more

I wasn't expecting to have such a quality meal experience on a random Tuesday night in La Mesa. First, the restaurant is spotless. Nicely spaced tables and everything looks like the restaurant had just opened for business. Our server, Sara, was not only super patient and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu (me and my date had a LOT of questions), but was efficient and made absolutely superb recommendations. I had the Sumac Martini, on her recommendation. I generally don't like sweet cocktails, which this was, but it was a flavor bomb - notes of pomegranate, sumac, lime, and a background of booze tying it up into a deliciously round, perfect cocktail that somehow went with everything I ate. For appetizers we had a sampler plate with tzatziki (cooling and smooth, and with crunchy bits of cucumber), the best baba ghanoush I've had in SD with the eggplant balanced with a light smoke and citrus, a spicy baba ghanoush which I felt had holes in its flavor profile but was not offensive, and an amazingly smooth and flavorful hummus that was also the best I've had in SD. We also had (and I'm sounding like a broken record) but the most moist and flavorful falafel that had a hint of curry flavor that was superior to any other I've had in the city that went perfectly with a garlic and olive oil sauce. Finally to finish our starter tour de force we had a juicy and richly flavored chicken tikka skewer. Finally our main. Lamb Quzi which was a braised shank on top of biriyani rice. The rice was a symphony of textures and flavors from slivered almonds, basmati(?), to white raisins in a a blend of spices that made my tongue and jaw dance. It also came with a white bean stew that was a tad bland, but perhaps needed to be so to serve as a break from the other bites in the meal. I ate past the point of comfort as I didn't want the night to end. Prices are crazy reasonable, especially on Tuesday night happy hour. I plan on putting this restaurant into my regular rotation - it now occupies the Mediterranean/middle eastern food itch scratcher spot of my dance card. read more

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This is a find! Elegant Middle Eastern Restaurant in La Mesa, Ca. Impeccable service, Loord was accommodating and kind. Think early dinner from their food and cocktail happy hour. read more

Ney Restaurant - Beef shawarma wrap, we had fatoosh salads. - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

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Love it! We tried this place during the SD restaurant week. Everything was superb. The food was delicious, our waitress was friendly and informative, and the environment was well maintained and decorated. We will sound the good news to more friends and surely we will be back. read more

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The lamb ouzi was surreal. Very tender lamb, and the most tasty rice I've had in San Diego! This was a real treat. I can't wait to come back and have it again. read more

When we walked in there was a few families enjoying their meals, you could tell they were having a good time. There's a moderate amount of room for seating. They also have some nice music on in the background. The service was also friendly and informative. They have an extensive menu with plenty of food and drinks to choose from. The quality of their food and their recipes are outstanding. My mother surprised me and took me here for a birthday meal. I highly recommend this place! read more

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This is such a gorgeous restaurant! I placed a takeout order on a weekday and the food was ready quickly, in about 20 mins. The ladies who helped me over the phone and in person were quick and helpful. I stopped inside for a few minutes while they packed my order, and I saw that they have a really large family style table, and lots of typical sized tables. They also have a full bar on site. My partner and I ordered a lamb tashreeb and a chicken plate. The lamb was really nice, slow cooked and tender. The chicken tikka and rice on my dish, however, were quite dry. The hummus and pita were good, though. The hummus had a garbanzo bean topping that was really nice. read more

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I ordered the $100 plate for my family. The meat was very chewy. I was very disappointed

I lived in San Diego not that long ago, and I was back in town for a wedding this past weekend. Some of the friends I met there have planted roots and bought houses -- including in La Mesa. When I visit, I try to see as many of them as possible. My friends in La Mesa and I made plans to have dinner at their home, and when it came time to choose a place for takeout, I did a little research and came across Ney Restaurant just a couple miles away. The terrific reviews sold us, so my friends placed the order and I picked it up on my way over. When I arrived, my friends commented that the portions were so large, it looked like a catering order -- which explained the prices being a little higher than they expected. We chose the combo appetizer platter with Baba Ghanoush, Middle Eastern Salad, Tabbouleh, and Hummus. We also shared three entrees: Dulaimiya, Beef Shawarma, and Chicken Schnitzel. I'm a big fan of Middle Eastern cuisine, but I don't recall ever eating Iraqi food before this meal. The meat, rice, bread, and vegetables were all delicious. All of us were quite pleased with everything we tasted. The only criticism I have for Ney Restaurant is the upcharge for paying with a credit card. I've certainly seen that for small charges (typically under $5 or $10) at small shops, but our order was around $100. I can understand preferring cash, and I can even get on board with the 4% credit card fee IF it is advertised on the menu. read more

Ney Restaurant - Entrees: Chicken Schnitzel, Beef Shawarma, & Dulaimiya. Combo appetizer platter: Baba Ghanoush, Middle Eastern Salad, Tabbouleh, & Hummus. - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

We went to Ney for the first time last night and loved it! The decor is modern, clean and comfortable; the service was friendly and welcoming and the food was fantastic. Fresh ingredients, and so well prepared. The spicy babaganoush (a real winner!) was accompanied by some of the most heavenly pita bread I've had in a long time; the entrees were fabulous. My husband had lamb shanks that fell off the bone, accompanied by delicious stewed okra and a pilaf rice and grilled veg and pickles. My beef shawrma plate was the best I've ever had. Very nice wine and beer list, too, and easy parking. We don't live in La Mesa, but it was worth the drive to get there, that's for sure! read more

Love this place! Great food, service and ambiance. Easy to park too. Will definitely be back!

Absolutely delicious food! Excellent taste and great price and awesome service! Can not wait to go back!!!!!!! read more

Ney Restaurant - Thursday $25 special - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

This is a gem of a special restaurant in La Mesa. First of all, the place is adorable. When you walk in, it's decorated up for the holidays, as well as having a separate sitting area with beautiful wooden furniture. It has ambience, with soft lighting, greenery, and contemporary decor. It's warm and welcoming. People always greet us with a smile when we walk in like they're happy to see us. That's always such a nice touch to feel welcome in a restaurant. Originally we came here looking for vegan food, and it ticked all of the boxes. The hummus is the most delicious and creamy dish. It's mouthwatering! The tabbouleh is fresh and bright, and the tasty dolmas are served with lemon slices. The falafel are cooked to perfection, and come out hot and fresh. On previous visits, we had the baryani which is made vegan and is a super savory and downright crave-able rice dish. Our son had the chicken tikka wrap for meat eaters, and he said it was fantastical and delicious. Every time we come here our server is always so kind. This time Zoe was our server, and was super attentive! She gave us extra sides of everything, including lots of garlic spread, which honestly is like magical stuff that legends are made of. She cared about our well-being and made sure we had everything we needed for a wonderful dinner. You'll be so pleased when you go to this delightful restaurant. It's the tastiest Mediterranean food in town! read more

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I'm outright going to say that this is the best Middle Eastern restaurant in San Diego, and it's in a very unassuming strip mall not too far from some other very good places. My family and I have never had a bad meal here and every time we come, we get something with great flavor and big portions for a solid price. Their hummus and baba are quite good, their salads are fresh and delicious, their wraps are delicious but its their meats and their insane biriyani rice that steal the show. Their lamb dishes are divine and taste amazing, probably among my favorites, and their chicken is moist and delicious. If you come with a large enough group or if you're hungry you can't beat the Al Muhibs for quantity and quality - leftovers for a few days is never bad in my book. I would only note I've never been a big fan of their beef shwarma, although their chicken version is really good. As a side note, their wine list is also surprisingly good and its rare to go to any restaurant and find good Israeli wines. Their reds in my opinion rank among the best in small restaurants. If you're in the area it's a must visit and you won't be disappointed in the least. read more

So many great things about this place! I've come here several times for happy hour and it's a great experience. I also had my husband's birthday dinner here with the group of about 12 people and it was amazing. The service among the staff is impeccable. The food is authentic and really tasty. The falafel is the best in town and I highly recommend trying out this restaurant! I want to thank the staff here for everything they do, for the amazing service and food. read more

This place is a hidden gem. Very clean spacious restaurant, unlike many other ethnic ones. Service was brilliant, on par with top notch restaurants. We ordered felafel app, fries with swarms. Both are crispy with tons of flavor. The star of the night was this lamb tashreeb, the smokiness, the juiciness, the flavor was absolutely decadent. The fork tender lamb tastes awesome even after two days. Will have to come back for rest of items. read more

Ney Restaurant - Lamb Tashreeb - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

We enjoyed an incredible Lamb Quzi at this amazing restaurant that truly impressed us. The atmosphere was warm and inviting, and the friendly staff made our experience even better! read more

Ney Restaurant - Lamb Quzi - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

Ohhh I like this place so much!!!!!!!!!!! Service is great, food is delicious thank you

Amazing menu with something for everyone. Delicious food. We ordered a few plates for 3 of us!! Only observation they could serve coffee read more

I first saw the food on Instagram and immediately was like I HAVE to try this place!! The food and the service did not disappoint at all. We came in around 6 PM on Tuesday, and it wasn't too busy besides a large party and a few other tables. Our waitress was the sweetest person ever and really made our first visit an amazing experience. I saw pictures on yelp of this stew looking dish but I couldn't figure out what it was. After showing our waitress the picture, she told us it was it was an item that they no longer have on the menu, but they could still make it for me if I wanted it. I loved that they were able to do that for me, so of course I had to order it after seeing how good it looked. My bf ordered the beef shawarma wrap and it was so tender and juicy. The food was full of flavor and just amazing overall. The lamb was falling off the bone, and I especially loved the okra pieces in the dish. The star of the show was definitely the lamb dulaimiya, and I hope they add it back on the menu because that would probably be my go to order the next time we visit. Overall, the service and the food were both so so good, and we're already looking forward to coming back here! read more

Ney Restaurant - top: Beef Shawarma Wrap bottom: Lamb Dulaimiya - Mediterranean Near Me - La Mesa, California

Great family restaurant with amazing service to boot. This is in a small strip mall in La Mesa, and I wasn't sure what to expect. I was pleased to see what I saw. They had a wide variety of items on the menu. Something for everyone. The lentil soup was delicious as well as my greek style salad. A point of contention is that I called earlier in the day to find out what on the menu was gluten-free and specifically asked about the lamb kebabs and was told they were. Only to get there and find out that they weren't. I also advised the wait staff that I had a gluten allergy and that my soup came out with noodles. I had to send that back. Food allergies are my issues. This shouldn't dissuade you from trying this amazing family restaurant. read more