My husband and I went here for date night this past Saturday (9/26/26), and the experience was…read moreABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL!!! I love that this restaurant is its own independent restaurant and not a part of the Atlas Group food chain (I dine at restaurants that are part of the Atlas group, I have no issues with the Atlas group, just nice to see an independent restaurant). Disclaimer (LONG REVIEW) Upon pulling up, I instantly loved the way the wording of the Restaurant sticks out, and that valet parking was available and prices were reasonable ($15.00 of which is added to your bill), because I really dislike finding parking when going to dinner or having to walk from the garage. The valet employees were very professional and pleasant. The restaurant is aesthetically pleasing, the neutral soft tones colors selected for furniture and decor was very cozy and warm. There was much attention paid to detail throughout the entire restaurant, I literally forgot where I was . The seating is close and intimate but not too close . The interior decor was captivating. From the moment you walk through the entrance, everything draws you in, appealing to every sense of your curiosity. The soft tones and moody atmosphere made it feel like we had stepped into foreign lands, a world of its own, gently planted in the middle of a little big city like Baltimore. It almost feels like a hidden gem waiting to be discovered. Now to the food, we had hummus with shrimps, I had the "Bronzino", of which was delectable, it came with grilled broccolini. My husband had the " Shish Tawouk" of which was chicken kebab served with grilled veggies & rice . The rice was very flavorful with pomegranate seeds which was a nice added touch, the chicken was tender and flavorful as well. I also had the "Kebbet Karaz" which was like lamb meatballs in a really sweet & savory sauce. Everything we ordered was SCRUMPTIOUS! Now service: (Dianna) was our server and she was so pleasant, attentive, patient and so knowledgeable about the menu, she made our dining experience unforgettable with her amazing smile . (Iman), the manager was going around to tables and interacting with customers to ensure our dining experiences was satisfying and enjoyable. Iman was so amiable, affable, courteous, professional and so pleasant. I look very forward to dining here again. Both Iman and Dianna made our date night a night to remember .

Beautiful decor, no doubt…read more The baba ghanoush and the shrimp appetizer were my favorites. The filet mignon was not very good, it really needed some seasoning. Very bland, served luke warm and even had a hint of it being frozen .... Not sure but it wasn't worth the price. I wanted to sprinkle salt over it. Ate 1/4 . I didn't like any of their cocktails. The desserts were just ok. For the price, I'd say pass. Great service and good coffee. I would recommend stopping in for appetizers and desserts with coffee, maybe.

This place is truly a gem. Best Persian food in the area. And that's saying a lot since there are…read moremany excellent Persian restaurants in the Baltimore area. Everything on the menu is fantastic! Get the hummus app. Get kabobs... any kind. Also try the Khoresh!

Villagio has great food and a lot of choices. I like going there to dine in but the drawback is the…read morelimited parking.

My go-to spot for authentic Mediterranean food in Baltimore…read more I like to order online and pick up my food to go usually, but I have also dined in. It's a bit dark and outdated inside, and they do not sell alcohol. Their shawarma is great, I love their chicken shawarma wrap with fries. They also have a mint lemonade which is extremely refreshing.

Pleasantly surprised! I always walked passed Zaatar and never stopped in but we needed a later…read moredinner the other day and with Zaatar being one of the only spots open (why does everything close so early in Baltimore!?) we stopped into Zaatar. I had the mixed shish grill and truly enjoyed it! I am not typically a steak or lamb person but both the steak and lamb shish kabobs were great! Service was on point and friendly and the ambiance was perfectly casual.

Tandori Kabab is tucked away in the otherwise very busy area of Golden Ring. It sits right on the…read morecorner of Philadelphia Road and Rossville Blvd. The restaurant itself is simple and clean. It's not fancy, but it's simply decorated and a good place to catch lunch. I looked at the menu before I arrived and called in my order. I settled on the boneless chicken tandoori meal. I also requested the green chatni (chutney?) sauce. It came with stewed curry chickpeas, salad, basmati rice & naan. I got the garlic naan and I believe it's an up charge for the garlic version. They give you two big pieces, which could be saved for a quick sandwich the next day. I was less than ten minutes away from the restaurant, so there was a bit of a wait for my meal to be prepared. After about ten minutes, everything was ready. When I got home, I was so excited when I pulled the container from the bag. The aromas of garlic, spices and flavors filled my home. I poured the chatni sauce over my chicken, rice and salad. It was all so amazingly delicious. The chicken was ridiculously tender and flavorful. The salad was simple and fresh. And the stewed curry chickpeas were surprisingly very tasty! I normally do not like consistency of raw/uncooked chickpeas, but in this meal, they were so very good! With tip, the meal came to about $28. A bit on the pricier side, but not a huge shock with the current state of the economy. The servers and host were accommodating and very kind. I would absolutely go back!

Food - I ordered the Tandoori Chicken Leg Platter which includes Tandoori chicken leg, Rice, Naan,…read moreChickpea curry, salad and yoghurt chutney. The chicken was cooked perfectly and delicious. Naan was slightly chewy but it was great for scooping up with chickpea curry. I also had the Chicken Seekh Kabob and it was well seasoned and tender inside. Lastly, the mint chutney it was okay, didn't really like it the yoghurt in the chutney was too tangy for my taste. Service - I ordered the food in store and the food was ready in almost 15-20 mins. The restaurant was clean and had good sitting area, but I would prefer takeout. Overall I would rate 9/10 for this food!

Pleasantly pleased with my first Persian experience…read more Just off Joppa Road no the eastern edge of Towson is a massive complex built just for shops. In the sea of massage parlors, tanning salons, and laundromats is a Orchard Market & Cafe, serving up authentic Persian cuisine for 35+ years and counting. Had the fam visiting sis in nearby Pikesville. When we come down she always picks somewhere off the beaten path, something unique. This visit was no exception. Having never tried Persian food, I was excited to try something completely new. In this case, it was new yet also familiar. It's kind of like a mix between Indian and Mediterranean. You've got your assortment of stews and grilled meats infused with saffron, cardamom, and turmeric served of course with a side of basmati rice. The Mediterranean influence can be seen in their homemade hummus and use of fresh fruit and vegetables. There is perhaps no better example than the Mango Pear Salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, mango, pear, Bulgarian feta and pomegranate vinaigrette. If you're feeling up for some true Persian fusion, you can't go wrong with Spicy Kermani Beef, which features succulent filet mignon sauteed with mushrooms and pepperoncinis in a zesty tomato garlic curry sauce. Everything in that brief description is right up my alley, and usurpingly the meal did not disappoint. Service was on point from start to finish, the finish being a tall glass of Persian saffron ice cream. Now this was truly a first for me, as I've never had anything like this in my life. The taste can be described as earthy, slightly floral and very aromatic. Rosewater adds the floral notes, while the saffron gives it the signature golden-yellow color and luxurious scent. Definitely a one-of-a-kind flavor that I highly suggest trying. The dining room is cozy with some neat pieces of art resembling ancient Middle Eastern artifacts adorning the walls. All in all I'm glad we got to try cuisine that doesn't have much representation in this neck of the woods.

My wife found this unassuming little Persian restaurant in Towson. It is small but cozy. Apparently…read moreit's been around for more than 10 years. The food is delicious. The grilled meats were well seasoned. The portion sizes are generous. We ordered 2 different dishes and shared them. The saffron ice cream with pastry and sour cherries was heaven. Do not skip this dessert when you go here.

I was very apprehensive when we entered the restaurant. We were a big party of 9 with a couple of…read morekids and there was only one person working when we came in. We asked permission before moving tables around so we could sit together and she kindly allowed us to do so. She was also super accommodating when we ordered one of the kids food before even deciding what we wanted for ourself so that was awesome! Once we ordered, it took a bit of time for food to start coming out but I can't imagine complaining as she was a one woman show. The food was delicious! Authentic Egyptian food with the home cooked flavor! PLEASE make sure you try the hibiscus lemonade, it was amazing! All in all, this was a pleasant surprise and a great experience!

We were served immediately and with kindness by the server. Between the 3 of us, we all chose…read moremostly vegan options and all were quite delicious AND affordable. The pasta dish reheats well on the second day and the eggplant was cooked perfectly. Thank you!

Holy this is absolutely the best Mediterranean food I've ever had in my life - and I've had a lot!!…read moreThe staff was so nice, the meat was incredibly tender, and everything was amazing. The garlic sauce is to die for. I will definitely be back. I'm already thinking about the next time I'll eat it!

My boyfriend and I went here today, the owners were super nice the place was very clean. I got the…read morechicken shesh kebab and it was really good, great aroma texture nor dry at all and he got the lamb chops, it was about 30 dollars each but to be fair they cook it fresh! Ordering was alittle confusing so just double check the menu before you go !

The hostess/server was not friendly. The food had a taste of old cooking oil. It lost it's charm…read morefrom the previous owner.

Shah halal is great! Love my middle eastern food and I'm so happy that there is a solid chicken and…read morerice place close by. The location is pretty prime; it's at a busy intersection where they can get a lot of business. Parking looks small but there are spots in the back. The interior is new; i did take out but it looks super nice and spacious. The food is ok point... Got a chicken, lamb and, kofta. Surprisingly... Kofta was the most delicious. I thought I would love the classic chicken but the kofta has such great blend of herbs and spices that it's incredibly flavorful. I would love to get their falafel next. Also interesting that they have the classic American fried foods; options for everyone I guess Come support this place! It's great

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Everything was made fresh so it…read morewas about 15-minute wait but that's ok, I took the opportunity to look around the market. I picked up a few things. We got a medium Falafel sandwich and a Shawarma sandwich. Wow. Delicious. I actually may have liked the Falafel just slightly better but both were excellent. I also got an extra garlic sauce on the side... just love. Until next time.

I feel like I found a favorite near us. It's not one of those places where I would travel to, but…read moreif you're relatively close to Urbana, it's worth a stop. It's a small mart that specializes in middle eastern Mediterranean cuisine and ingredients. They place does not have seating inside, but plenty of seating outside. So plan on either take out or picnicking. They make the food right as you order so things are fresh. The part I really liked about this place was that the sauces were not overly salted - to increase shelf life - and the amount of oil/butter was not overly used to try to mask the ingredients. It's more on the "let the ingredients speak for itself" which I really dig. In the end, you don't feel heavy after the meal and you feel like you had a hearty and healthy meal. My favorite was the lamb shawarma. He toasts the outside pita and it gives it a nice crunch. The lamb is fresher than other places and he doesn't over season it to hide the lamb smell. Other places - if you notice - tends to use cumin a lot of mask the lamb smell. Not here though. The falafel sandwich was okay. It was colder than the lamb shawarma. But the falafels were made right there in front of you. I got the sujuk sandwich too (which is a type of sausage). It was a breakfast burrito basically. Our order took 20 mins to make and he makes it right when you order. So be prepared to stay there and peruse around. Some ingredients there were interesting. The one thing that caught my eye was a bottle of pomegranate molasses. He sells it close to 50% what Harris Teeter would charge and he has various brands of pomegranate molasses. I use pomegranate molasses to make grenadine for cocktails. Also has orange blossom and rose water (also both used for cocktails) I like this place and the guy is nice and sweet.

Cheesesteak: 10/10 easily my top 5. Seeded roll. Coopersharp. Well seasoned. I am a huge fan!…read moreBuffalo chicken pinwheels: 10/10 well seasoned and big for $5 a piece. Customer service was very good. Called ahead and order was ready on time. I love this place and will fight myself to not come back everyday.

8/14/2026 Not sure if I gave this place too much credit the…read morefirst time around, but this visit was pretty disappointing. Waited over an hour for a plate of drums when I asked for flats...even said I would have settled for 5:5 but ended up with 3:7. I really should have refused the order after inspecting it but I really wasn't trying to wait any longer to eat. Staff are friendly but service sucks and they are way too busy to keep up with their own hype. 7/24/2025 We've been looking for a pizza spot -- this is it. The exterior is a bit unassuming; you'd never guess they had such good eats here just looking at the place, but walk through that door and you'll be pleasantly surprised. Staff here are pretty friendly and welcoming. I can appreciate being greeted as soon as I'm noticed. I just grabbed a pie to go, but there was plenty enough seating and would be inclined to sit down and eat here next time. Pizza is one of my comfort foods, so I'm a little particular when it comes to how it tastes. If you're looking for authentic flavor, you'll find it here. Overall: