I used to frequent Mediterrano in Hillsboro, NH, and absolutely loved it. When the restaurant…read morechanged ownership and then unfortunately closed during COVID, I was genuinely disappointed. About a year later, I found myself craving authentic Mediterranean food again, so I started searching for restaurants around New Hampshire. That's when I came across Ayasofia. As I looked through the menu and photos, everything seemed so familiar--it reminded me of the dishes I had loved at Mediterrano. The next day, my husband and I decided to drive an hour to Salem to try it out, and it was completely worth it. After speaking with the owner, we learned that Mediterrano had actually been owned by a member of his family and that they use the same recipes. It all made perfect sense! The owner was incredibly warm and welcoming, even encouraging us to return and meet his mother, who taught him these recipes. I highly recommend the hummus, baba ghanoush, salsa, and grape leaves--they're all fantastic. Be sure to order the lavash bread on the side, as it pairs perfectly with everything. For a main course, the adana lamb kebab is a must-try. Everything tastes incredibly fresh and full of flavor. I only wish I could cook like this--I'd happily eat Mediterranean food every single day!

Turkish restaurant during the day ... Rowdy party bar at night a great time…read more We got a plate of grape leaves and a chicken Kebab and falafel dinner. My husband was particularly excited by how the rice was made. The grape leaves were good and the dinners came with the red cabage and salad. Delicious. I also got the Raki, because I was having Turkish food, but all the cocktails sounded very good. We did not sit in the bar, but they sounded like they were having the time of their lives in there. At one point Rod Stewart came on over the speakers and you could hear them shouting "ROD!!!" I was like, shit - Turkish food AND the regulars love Rod Stewart? Sign me up! If we lived anywhere near here, we'd be back.

Food and services are perfect and delicious very good service…read more Very friendly people I wish if they can restaurant near in my place Thanks to the owner for everything

We stopped by Zaytoon after a day of apple picking at a nearby farm. They offer a $22 buffet that…read moreis full of delicious options to try. I highly recommend visiting if you're in the area! While there are several dishes that were tasty and full of flavor, the kibbeh and lamb were my favorite. They are a family owned establishment that offers meals that feel home-cooked. The warm customer service made the whole experience feel like home. The family is also from Iraq, which may make this one of the few Iraqi restaurants in the Massachusetts area!

Excellent assortment of Greek food prepared in a visible and immaculate kitchen. Decent wine…read moreselection. Tasty baked pastries. Lamb is prepared beautifully and never overcooked.

Absolutely delicious culinary experience! Wow I'm so glad we found this place. Beautiful, fresh and…read morehealthy food with the warm comfort of freshly fried falafel and seasoned sautéed peppers and onions. I also upgraded my platter from the garden to fatoush salad and am so glad I did. The crispy pita croutons were so tasty. My husband has a lamb pita and said it was also very good. All the staff were super friendly and food came out fast. Will definitely come back!

The best Kibbe I've ever tasted…read more My son had roast leg of lamb for his birthday and it was roasted perfectly. The Moussaka was lovely; firm, savory and satisfying. The chef has a light touch. Did I mention it was the best Kibbe, ever. SUBLIME

Very good meal with lots of Thum (garlic sauce). My wife and I ordered very good chicken falafel…read moreand french fries. The only draw back was too much salt. The sizes of our meals were very good and we were full! Definitely appreciate the use of healthy chicken with no hormones or antibiotics! Will be back.

Came here for take out and left with no issues and a light bill! We ordered a traditional gyro,…read morespicy gyro, and a side of greek fries. The gyros were delicious. Very fresh ingredients were used, loaded with shaved moist roasted chicken, fries were added and the sauces were flavorful and delicious! Cost per gyro was around $12.95. I would argue unless you were super hungry each gyro could last two servings! The side of greek fries was a bit confusing I will say. For the take out part, the fries came in a huge brown bag. It felt like a 5 pound bag of fries which costed $9. I think in hindsight if we had known that's how many fries we would get with a side order we would have not ordered that. Also, who charges $9 for a "side" of fries?! No one. So that was the only complaint. But, the servers were friendly and service was fast and generous. The ambiance was nice! I would visit regularly if we were in the area more often. We definitely be back hopefully soon!

Pita is a straightforward, fast-casual spot offering classic options like gyros, souvlaki, and pita…read morewraps, with a selection of sides. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking, so there are never any issues finding a spot. However, some of neighboring businesses are no longer in operation, which leaves the area feeling a bit quiet. The space inside is open and airy, but it can feel a little awkward without any background music, as you can clearly hear everyone's conversations around you. While the pita bread itself is flavorful and soft, the chicken was unfortunately quite dry, which made the overall texture less enjoyable. The flavors were decent, but the dryness of the chicken stood out. I got tzatiki sauce on the side and it helped. One thing to note is that each topping you add that is not already on the item itself, is an additional charge. I enjoyed the zucchini fritters--crispy and packed with flavor. However, at four fritters per order, I felt it was a bit pricey for the portion size. There's a self-serve soda fountain along with a limited selection of beers available. Service was strangely slow and what I can only described as "unbothered". A simple, satisfying meal, but there are areas for improvement.

Order a grilled chicken salad and got a Wrap had to pay…read moreextra just cause he misunderstood me and ended up having to wait another half hour,took the four chicken nuggets (grilled smh) he had made the Wrap with and made the most sloppiest salad my girlfriend ever had. The same guy That took the order seems to be the chef Cleaning and what ever else they got going back there,get extra help would better them. First and last time here

The food was very reasonably priced AND FANTASTIC! I had a steak tip salad and my husband had a…read moregyro, fries and falafel. He said the falafel was one of the best he's had. He makes it a point to try falafels, so he's no novice! The steak tips were perfectly marinaded and super tender( I'm no novice either) and the tomato was nice and ripe, in May! The folks who served us and cooked for us , I think most likely are the native Greek owners. My husband is already plotting a lunch time trip from Lowell.

Stopped by here on way to podiatrist and was great find. Would stop here again…read more Had: Muhamara (good) Pumpkin kibbeh (must have!) Chicken Shawarma Sandwich (great)

I had a truly memorable meal at Fattoush many years ago and I was very excited to return for some…read moretake-out. Unfortunately, this latest meal was simply terrible. I remembered previously ordering a Chicken Shawarma Plate. That is now in the "Specialties" section of the menu and that's what I ordered expecting to get the same plate of delicious chicken, rice, salad and hummus. I was shocked that this $20 "Specialty" consisted of a dry chicken wrap, french fries, some sort of yogurt dip and AWFUL, salty pickled vegetables. The fries were good but you don't go to a specialty Mediterranean place to get fries with a meal described as a plate. Apparently, you can no longer get a true plate of chicken shawarma with rice here. I do plan to return again some day and try the Kofta Kebab or Mixed Grill Plate from the "Entree" section since these still come with rice but everyone should be avoiding the "Specialties" plates as these are poorly executed and severely overpriced. Regardless of what you are ordering, I would highly recommend calling in your order to confirm exactly what you are going to get with your order since the online menus have no details whatsoever.

I'm glad to have a healthy Mediterranean bowl option when I'm visiting friends in the area. It's…read morevery convenient to order online, and your meal is ready quickly. Their baba ghanoush is delicious, with its strong garlic presence, either on its own or as one of the ingredients in your bowl. I could come here for a meal every day, order something different each time, and be completely satisfied.

Tried this for the first time today. Had the spicy lamb…read morepita. Holy smokes was that good. Headed up with cucumber salad, pickled cabbage, white beans, and Taziki. It was one of the best pitas I've ever had. The lamb was spicy and tasted great. All the veg were fresh and crunchy. And the tzatziki was smooth and bound the whole thing together. Service was fast even though my lamb was cooked to order. Ambience is that of a very clean fast moving restaurant. Anybody else I saw in there appeared to be enjoying what they got. Good work, people.