I love when this happens…read more With no agenda, we ended up in West Chester PA (vs Westchester NY.) A cute town with an inordinate number of restaurants, we peered into windows and read menus. "The Mediterranean Restaurant" sparked interest. Infusing Lebanese and Italian cuisines, they garnered great reviews. Also BYOB. After running to Carlinos for a bottle of red, we took our chances at Mediterranean without a reservation. (Do indeed make one if you come for dinner.) I chatted with the couple across from us. "This is the best restaurant in West Chester," the fellow said. They live here and have been to them all. We started with what's called a Maza Platter: customer's choice of four appetizers. I selected feta & olives, tabouli, hummus and baba ghanoush. Delish!! (Unlike my husband, I wasn't a fan of feta, but this feta was infinitely better than anything I've had before.) The spreads are made inhouse. The cheese isn't. T raved about the lamb kabob, which was likely grilled. I in turn recommend their falafel encrusted chicken. Chef isn't afraid to spice things up and everything was noticeably fresh. Even the sides were stand-out. The aforementioned couple recommended Mediteranean's apple pie for dessert, a seemingly odd choice. They said it's baked in the restaurant's adjoining bakery. Since they ran out of ice cream -- what's pie if it's not a la mode?! -- T and I shared baklava. Two thumbs up. Homemade, not saturated in syrup. I'd like to give a shoutout to Jason, our delightful and efficient server. He does the restaurant proud. Note that Mediterranean has been in West Chester for 29 years. (That's a virtual lifetime in the restaurant world!) Prices we thought reasonable, and portions generous.

Flavorless hummus. It tasted like ground, canned garbanzo beans with no salt, lemon or tahini. That…read morestore hummus is even better than this. The pitas are cold and tasted worse than what you can get at Giant. Sautéed mushrooms are flavorless and in a mushroom water. Meat pie tasted like unseasoned, old meat with tomatoes. The entrees weren't any better. Ran out of beef. Not sure how one does that on a day with like 3 tables. Tried the special soup, which we sent back. The bolognese was gross. Tasted sort of like Chef Boyardee, but worse. The had to argue with the "chef" to even take it off the tab. She suggested we'd be better off eating at home. We agree. McDonald's would have been a step up. It seems like they just don't have any spices or salt in that kitchen. Plus the servers would just disappear for ages. It appeared that this was our server's first job in food service. Service was rather slow. And hour in, no entrées. It's in an hold house, which was cute. Most tables are upstairs. If you want Mediterranean food, you'd be better off cooking something from the Betty Crocker cookbook.

The service was excellent. The waitstaff were wonderful. The food was well priced and deliciousread more

What has happened to Opa? This used to be one of my favorite places, but when I recently brought an…read moreout-of-town guest, I was honestly embarrassed by the quality of the gyros. The meat was shredded, overcooked, dry, and lacked any real flavor other than grease. It reminded me more of something you'd get from a food truck than from a restaurant I used to love. I'm not sure what's changed, but unfortunately, this visit was a huge disappointment. I truly hope this was just an off day because I'd love to see Opa return to the quality it used to have.

This place is so good. The falafel was excellent and the guy is very nice. I would eat again. 5…read morestars.

The nastiest halal food I've ever eaten! The inside was dirty and looked unkept…read more The rice isn't even yellow

This place is top notch. We just moved our office to this side of town and needed a great lunch…read morespot. La Terrine doesn't disappoint. Came for the gazpacho, left with a tuna panini. Both were outstanding... fresh ingredients and complex flavors that all married together in perfect harmony. I started writing this review because I felt the place could use some love, but as I sat outside enjoying my meal, the entrance was a revolving door of takeout orders. I can understand why. Definitely found my new lunch spot.

Awesome place! Great food and the owner is very nice! Service is always excellent. Love coming here…read moreto eat.

This is one of my favorite spots for Mediterranean food. The food is amazing, service is wonderful,…read moreand I appreciate the homey but fast casual approach of the dining room. I discovered this place from Yelp and am so glad that I did. I really like their shawarma platters. All of the meats (chicken, beef, lamb) are good. I am usually not a fan of lamb because of the games taste but it is not noticeable here. I like the hummus as a side and it comes with a delicious piece of bread, that smells amazing if you pop it in the oven for a few minutes. They also have an option to sub the rice for veggies in the platters. I enjoy dining in because the service and ambiance are nice. It is also convenient for take out. My only gripe is that they use styrofoam takeout containers so the hot food does burn into the containers, which releases toxic chemicals. Definitely worth a stop for food! Located in a plaza with plenty of parking.

Casual, clean restaurant. You order at the counter and they give you a beeper for when your order…read moreis ready. Lamb shawarma wrap was delicious. I didn't hold out hope for battered fries, but they were surprisingly good for frozen fries. I didn't give them a 5 because of the hummus appetizer. The hummus was unnaturally smooth. It tasted fine, but whipped texture was a little disconcerting. Pita bread is kept is little plastic bags that they might microwave before serving. Bread is fresh and warm when you open the bag, but it degrades quickly.

We were in the area after visiting Longwood Gardens. We…read morestarted with the calamari which was crispy and very tasty. My husband had the Naked Burger which he said was delicious. I had the Chicken Caprese, very yummy. Great combination of mozzarella and basil plus gremolata spread. Wow, what portions I actually took home half my sandwich. Plus, we had a great server who was very attentive. Yes, the restaurant is BYOB but it is right beside the Giant grocery store which sells beer and wine. We will definitely return the next time we visit Longwood Gardens.

Nice sit down restaurant. Decor is classy. Great for dates or a family dinner. The staff were very…read morewelcoming despite them being very busy. The food came out a little slow though but worth it. Starters: Brussel Sprouts: 5/5 delicious and made well. The skin lightly fried but not charred. The dish balance with pieces of bacon and the cheese plays well with the balsamic vinegar. Rib rolls: 4/5 The shredded short ribs could be a bit more moist and flavorful but pairs very well the horseradish aioli. Chicken Alfredo: 5/5 likely on the of the best Alfredo I have had. Grilled chicken was perfect not too dry and flavorful and the noodles cooked to perfection. The sauce was flavorful but not too heavy with cream like most places. Meat Lover Pizza: 4/5 Solid pizza! Well balanced and not overly salty. French Onion Patty Melt: 5/5 Perfect medium cook and delicious. Not too salty. Onions savory and sweet. Perfect crunch of the bread. Chicken Caprese: 4/5 It was good. Pesto brought a nice brightness to balance the heaviness of the fried chicken. Overall: 5/5 a great place that delivers well on their food. Can't wait to come back and try some of their other dishes. You don't leave feeling overall full due to the richness of the dishes

Food was fabulous!! The owner was very funny and entertaining. Great atmosphere! Visiting from…read moreout of town but when I come back I will definitely visit this place again. 5 star rating!!

Food was fantastic, large portions, fabulous flavors . Desserts were delicious, in fact best bread…read morepudding I've ever had. Service was wonderful as well! Our server really made our dining experience one we won't forget! We are thrilled to have found this place. We will be back when come back to Philly area.

Liked the choices and having a special combination that's usually rare was fun. A barg kabob combo…read morewith chicken boneless kabob to go with basmati rice and my favorite shallots yogurt as a side. It was plenty for my empty stomach. But if you're used to traditional Persian restaurants i.e. The west coast, then you may be surprised with a noticeable size reduction on the skewers. The prices were reasonable. And the family oriented service was wonderful. Amenities are adequate but charming and dated.

Food tastes is good. Service very good they changed too…read morefried salmon fish grill. Good environment and nice behaviour

My absolute fav! Food and service always excellent! I've been going there forever!…read more I give 10 stars!

Haven't been in awhile so I took the opportunity to have my birthday dinner here. Went with my wife…read moreand daughter. Let me start out by saying that the place itself is not much to look at and the furniture could use an update. It's decorated nicely inside. The service was ok the night we went and it's usually better. They had a huge birthday party (about 15 people) that took a lot of their time. However, the reason to come here is the awesome food. They bring you out three dips and pita for dipping. Each one if fantastic. For my meal I started with the salad topped with Mohammed's spiced vinaigrette. The dressing is so good. For my main I got the Egyptian Flounder with veggies and couscous. It came with a side of tahini to put on top if you like to. The Flounder was moist and delicious. The veggies and couscous were also very good. The portion size is incredible. The attached picture shows my meal, WHEN I WAS FULL AND MY MEAL WAS FINISHED. It came with two big flounder fillets. My wife got the crab bisque as a starter and scallops with lobster sauce for her main. I was able to try both since we had so many leftovers. The crab bisque is probably the best I've ever eaten. My daughter got the salad as well and the lamb stew which she really enjoyed.

Yes this is the same Dizengoff from Philly that you know and love. They pop up every other Saturday…read moreas one of the vendors at the Artisan Exchange and bring along with them their delicious hummus by the pint to go and their yummy pitas. They also offer two specials every week, one meat and one vegetarian option served up with a smile ready to eat on site (well in your nearby parked car). Their lamb and pistachio is the best and they have other toppings like brisket or chicken that are out of this world. The vegetation options are just as good too...think charred broccoli with pine nuts or cauliflower with zaatar. Emma and Adam make the trek from Philly there every other week so if you're missing that hummus and want a great lunch, atop in by. And if your lucky, Federal Donuts may be there too so you can get a chicken sandwich and half a dozen fancy donuts to balance out that too-healthy lunch.