Found this on yelp and google and followed the overall great reviews…read more Definitely was not disappointed! The food is flavorful and the portions are sizable. The combo plate comes with a huge pile of meat, a tasty salad and a nice serving of hummus. Of course the pita bread completes the meal perfectly. Service is fast, the inside seating vibe is casual. Prices are fair. Would recommend this highly if you are looking for middle eastern food in downtown Nola.

Stopped in to Olive as a last minute option. We arrived in the city late and many places were…read moreclosed and ready to close. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Also helpful with suggestions to members of my party who weren't very experienced with Mediterranean cuisine. I had the chicken shawarma. It wasn't what I was expecting, it wasn't bad but not great either. Very greasy. The hummus was too runny in my opinion. I did like the mixed veggies. They were very flavorful and cooked perfectly. A friend had the chicken kabob and salad. She said her food was delicious, although the kabob was a deconstructed kabob and didn't come on a skewer.

The drinks are not great. Wine was turning sour (or maybe that is how it is.... It was bad),…read moreworst Old Fashioned I have ever had (I wanted to teach them how to make one).... Just skip drinks, it's still 5 stars. Everything else about this place is phenomenal. Food was amazing. Service was solid. It's really cool inside.

Food: Fresh hot & definitely my new spot! Hummus $ shawarma…read morewas awesome pine nuts on top extra nice step. Pita was fresh all this plus a tall glass of lemonade to wash it down. Bartender was nice gave me a to go cup of ice water it's hot out here! Service: Cooked in front of you. All fresh stuff. Not yesterday's old left overs. Pizza amazing! Under carriage firm & Krispy. Cheese was good sauce ok. The place is chill Carlos quick shot out bartender-server gives you your space, but is there when you call him. Good sever. Ambience: Good vibes. Only one thing the bathroom. Needs to be upgraded fast. Toilet seat unfortunately was broke & the door inside the stall is a bit creepy. I opened it thinking there was more supplies but nooooooo. Someone or something else in there. So had to take one star away other wise would have Ben Five all day. Good luck guys fix the men's room, I'll check my next visit & upgrade that star for you!

Albasha at the Fremaux Town Center in Slidell is always a solid choice. The food is consistently…read morefresh and flavorful. I ordered the gyro and it was seasoned really well and came out hot, just the way it should. The hummus was also very good, smooth and tasty. Portion sizes are generous and definitely worth it. Service was fast and prompt, even during a busy time, which is always appreciated. The ambiance is clean, welcoming, and comfortable. Overall, Albasha continues to deliver great food and reliable quality. Highly recommend if you're craving Mediterranean -- you really can't go wrong here.

Mom and I have gone a few times recently and the food is amazing, service is excellent, and they…read moreare very fast from order time to food on the table. We shared the chicken shawarma plate and ordered the cabbage rolls and sautéed mushrooms as side items. They have good iced tea as well. Plate was a large oval plate that came with chicken, salad, rice, hummus, and pita. Cabbage rolls have rice, beef, and I'm told cardamom for a warm spice in your mouth. They are divine. We had rolled grape leaves once and they are good but I enjoy the cabbage rolls more. Pita is good, hummus is very creamy and delightful on the palate. Felafel is hot and fresh as well. Salad has feta and a yogurt type dressing. All excellent. We love this place. Ian has been my server the last 2 times and he provides excellent service.

Albasha seemed to offer a lighthearted and fun atmosphere, with large glass windows, televisions,…read moreand soft background entertainment that make the space feel both casual and inviting. The music added an interesting touch to the overall dining experience. The service was fairly good--our waitress was polite and checked in periodically, though she did disappear for stretches of time, which us in a left a bit of a gap in attentiveness. But, when she returned, she was helpful and accommodating. The food was very enjoyable overall. One standout was the Lebanese tea, which, even without the pine nuts, had a great flavor and was a highlight of the meal. Most of the dishes were flavorful and well-prepared, though the chicken in the Shawarma plate was a little dry. Despite that, the generous portions and authentic flavors made the meal satisfying. Lastly, I believe this place delivers a welcoming ambience, friendly service with room for a little more consistency, and delicious food with a few small areas for improvement. I'd gladly return, especially for the tea and the relaxed atmosphere.

I've been going to Albasha for a long time and I've been a creature of habit for most of that time…read moreuntil last week. I always get Chicken Schwarma plate or salad, and it's always good no matter the location. Last week I stepped outside my norm and got the Mujadarah rice and it was fantastic. However, I ordered it take out from the Highway 21 location. The caramelized onions were to die for. I looked up recipes to try it on my own and was pleased to see it was very low ingredients. So that said; I ordered the Mujadarah again at the Highway 190 location to go last night. I was so disappointed when it didn't come with any onions on top, it changed the whole flavor dynamic of the dish and I was pretty bummed. For a five ingredient item, ya gotta have all the ingredients!

The good was really good. It was fresh and made to order and the portion size was filling.read more

We found this place on YOUTUBE. Drove an hour and a half, waited 30 minutes for them to open and…read morewere first in line. Best tasting food of this genre I've ever had. Everything was so fresh, the staff were very nice also. We had left overs for dinner, threw them in the oven and they were just as good! The loaded fries with sweet chilli sauce is a must.

Just had a horrible experience at Albasha in metairie. I've been there probably a hundred times in…read morethe last 10 years I will literally never go there again. If you want that type of food, I recommend Hummus and More or Kebab House. They are both pretty close.

I placed a very simple order through Uber Eats: 2 chicken shawarma salads and extra pita. When it…read morewas delivered, I got one correct salad, one small container with lettuce and some white sauce, a two pieces of pita (which normally comes with each salad). When I called to complain, I was told that I needed to bring the food back, which meant that neither of us could eat for an additional hour. When we got there, they fought us over including the additional pita. I've always had good experiences with this restaurant but this experience had totally ruined it for me. I understand mistakes happen, but how you handle the mistake is really what matters and I feel that they really failed in that aspect.

I usually have great experiences at Albasha. This was my first time at this location. It was clean…read moreand not very busy. I ordered a water, the waitress brought out a tea. I didn't say anything. Then we ordered an appetizer as well as two entrees. She forgot the appetizer completely. My gyro plate was cold and my fiancé's shrimp Alfredo had four (4) shrimp total and not much pasta. She only brought out two (2) pieces of pita bread, which we finished quickly. She never checked on us after bringing the food out, and we sat there for about 10-15 minutes wanting more pita bread. By the time she came back, we asked for a box and the check. We really wanted to try a dessert but figured it wasn't worth the trouble at that point. I ended up bringing the check to the register myself because she had sat at a table on the other side of the restaurant, talking to two people. She didn't say anything as we paid and left.

We are used to eating at Albashas in Baton Rouge which is amazing but we decided to try this one on…read morethe way out of town... the ambiance is nice it's very clean and bathrooms are well maintained. The service was very good but unfortunately the food was super bland. The dressing on the salad was not the same as the original and tasted like they may have used old pre/peeled garlic. The pasta that's usually is super flavorful was also super bland. The chicken was dry and zero seasoning. Gyros was okay but it's hard to mess that up. If you are expecting same good Albashas as Baton Rouge you will be disappointed. I only have 3 stars for the service and ambiance.

Standard Greek and Lebanese menu, standard offerings all around. That's a good thing! The only…read morething missing here is a lunch menu (i.e. smaller portions). While the menu items look "standard," the execution and presentation are better than average. The royal hummus is loaded with tomatoes, feta, and olives. The vegetarian plate is fantastic. The falafel is very good, the grape leaves are perfect, and the moussaka is just lovely. And unlike other Greek/Lebanese places, the garlic is not overpowering and did not give me indigestion all day long. Can't go wrong here. Four stars - it's worth being a regular here!

2/29- hot the lamb shank plate. Lamb over rice pilaf, salad and hummus. Lamb was moist. But lacked…read moreany flavor. It looked and tasted like it was just boiled in water. Wasn't a fan. The Sharma fishes are excellent and I always get gyros. Tried the lamb chops last year and they had hardly any meat on them.

My sister recently went here stated the food was decent until she found a ROACH in her entre. When…read moreshe went to inform a staff member she was told that "it's a burnt piece of fat" you can clearly see the head and arms of this bug. To top it off she was still made to pay for food she didn't even eat! Horrible service horrible management. Refund her money and have some decent morals on how dangerous this is to provide and have people consume! Do not go here unless you want some extra "fat protein" added!

The floors were sticky and the lighting was dim. The service wasn't bad and the food wasn't…read morehorrible but what we found out is that there was a bug in my girlfriends food! The worst part is that they tried to claim it was chicken fat but in my 20 years of being alive have I never seen a piece of fried chicken fat to resemble a bug.

The most delicious food. Such a treat. I drive hours out of the way on a road trip just to visit…read morethis restaurant. Please tell me what's in your hummus.

Meh. Each time I've been here or gotten take out from them I have felt Meh about the food and…read moreservice every time.