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.

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!

The minute you walk in the front door the ambience atmosphere, cleanliness. complementary lentils,…read moresoup, which is absolutely delicious. Appetizer combo plate was more than enough for an afternoon snack for 2. Again delicious. You can't go wrong visiting Zaytoon's.

Yalla was great. I was on my way back from Haverhill and saw this on the google machine…read more I had the yalla cheese rolls.. I ate one in the car and finished them before I got home. Potentially the best, most unique thing I've ever eaten. Chicken Shawarma wrap, Lebanese style was very good also. I should've added onions, but that part is on me. Would return

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!

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.

Really saddens me to write this review since I was so looking forward to eating here. I had an…read moreawful experience here and cannot see myself coming back, especially for the prices they charge. Perhaps we caught them on an off day, but it was bad. There was only one other table when we arrived. We ordered and waited about 10 minutes. Lentil soup was brought out. It was okay. 10 minutes later, we received our grape leaves... that cost $14.99. We were given four pieces (see photo). That's pretty outrageous. But okay, noted- we'll make sure not to order that next time. Another 10 minutes later, my partner received his falafel wrap. It just wasn't that good. It was pressed so there's no crispy falafel, just squished texture. It also wasn't flavorful at all. I'm waiting for my dish (grilled fish), and by the time my partner finishes the wrap, I see the waitress bringing out grilled fish... which she promptly gives to a table that just sat down. Another table starts to walk out because it's taking so long, but the owner stops them. I let the owner know that I'm ready to leave because my partner is done with dinner and I'm done waiting. She assures me that my fish will be out within 5 minutes. Eventually it comes out, but at this point I'm been waiting for about an hour, everything was brought out so slowly, and the food just wasn't that good. Well the fish and rice was fantastic - great flavor for both. Devoured the whole thing. We also ordered baklava, and again.. disappointing. Too much syrup and soaked to the point of being gummy. This was about $80 for everything. Although the fish was good, I can't handle the bad service and disappointing food.

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.

Best Falafel wrap I've had in a long time! Strong flavors, high quality ingredients (fresh…read moretomatoes and onions) plenty of Tahini (where others typically skimp), killer flat bread. This is a big sandwich full of flavor. Took a minute to make but worth every second! Will definitely come back here when I'm in the area.

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

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.

The food here was amazing, all the ingredients were so fresh and packed with flavor. Best…read moreMediterranean I have had in a long time. I will definitely be coming back to try more.

I enjoyed their food quality and speed of delivery. Good…read moreprices for a decent portion and wonderful flavors and spices in the food definitely not bland dishes. I say try this Grill you will not be disappointed.