Second time here and the food somehow gets better. Decided to get the gyro again, this time with…read morethe mixed vegetable tray. Couldn't decide on which to get, and this was the perfect option. Everything was extremely fresh and for $20 it felt like a good amount of food. The staff are some of the most genuine and nice people in the area. Easy to say this has become a favorite of ours!

Let me start off by saying...I don't care if you like Mediterranean food or not. You must go for…read morethe VERY nice people there. Super friendly and the customer service there is something that will constantly keep me going back. The lamb was tender and juicy! Not a huge place so better to grab and go. Parking is tricky because this street is busy. Visit this spot is worth it!

Amel's is an institution. There is no other way to put it. We have literally gone here since we…read morewere small children and the food is so consistent it's almost alarming. My aunt from New Jersey constantly talks about the lobster of the angels pasta dish which is so delicious some have likened it to a holy experience. Definitely don't miss the spanakopita either! It comes fresh out of the oven and is flaky and dreamy.

7 years later and I made it back, and I was happily pleased with the food and service. I am not a…read morehuge Mediterranean food fan, but I ordered the gyro platter, and it was amazing. I ate it all, even though there was definitely enough for leftovers. We opted for dessert and got the chocolate mousse, and I have never tasted something so good in my life!! Loved our waitress too. Parking is not ideal because it's a small lot for a very busy business, but there are some other options across the street for parking.

4.5 stars. Alihan's Mediterranean Cuisine opened in 2013 and serves Turkish cuisine for lunch,…read moredinner, and special events. The menu lists many meat, seafood, and vegetarian options, and the chefs can accommodate customers on gluten-free and vegan diets. Examples of menu items are lentil soup, babaghanoush, falafel, shepherd salad, lamb chops, many kebabs, sea bass, sautés, house-made desserts such as baklava, and non-alcoholic beverages. My husband and I ate one lunch here. Indoor and covered outdoor seating was available. The employees promptly greeted and seated us, and I appreciated that they recommended specific menu items to help me choose. After a reasonable wait, the foods were brought to our table. Here are my ratings for what we ordered: Grilled Shrimp - 5 stars - Several large, juicy shrimp were on skewers and had been perfectly cooked. Sides were mixed vegetables and a mix of rice and bulgur. Chicken Shish Kebab - 4 stars - The chunks of chicken were large and juicy and had a mild seasoning. On the side was rice pilav. Turkish Tea - 4.5 stars - This black tea was a good size and was served hot. Packets of sweeteners were available. The total price was $55 plus tax and tip.

I came in solo for dinner on a weeknight. No wait, as they weren't very busy. The menu is filled…read morewith many options, including kabobs and since I typically liked the ground beef/chicken kabobs that are intensely seasoned, like a Seekh Kabob, I chose their Adana Kabob with half rice and half bulgar as a side. I started with a half order of their Greek salad. The salad came out looking pretty good and even though it was very lightly dressed, it tasted vibrant and bright from the cheese and olives on it. I wanted to get some more dressing, but the server didn't come back to ask how things were and she just kept walking by, not even looking for me to wave down. Overall, the salad was decent, but it did need a little more dressing. The kabob came up next and it looked ok. The kabob itself was more on the bland side... I didn't taste herbs and spices at all, more like just grilled meat. The bulgar was excellent and offered lots of flavor, so I tried to eat some with each fork of kabob I bit into. This dish came with a pretty large salad too, which was slightly depressing looking, with some wilted lettuce in it. I also tried their Turkish Tea to start and really liked that. Overall, the service was friendly, just not attentive at all. The venue looks welcoming and warm. Menu has many great options, I feel like I just tried the wrong thing.

Consistently excellent. Over the past couple of years they have been expanding their menu…read more They have a nice dine in space with 3 booths and 4 tables. They also do a big take-out business. The owner is always friendly and helpful. Their Baba Ghanoush, Tabouli, and Hummous are always outstanding. The Lentil Soup is delicious, subtle and surprising. Very convenient location on McKnight Road, although it's on the Southern end of the business strip. Lots of free parking.

Very quiet establishment. Probably seats 20 people. I was doing takeout. It is in the strip mall…read moreby Big Lots across from Red Lobster. Ordered tabouli, fatoosh salad, stuffed grape leaves, & fried cauliflower. The cauliflower seems like Mediterranean version of Buffalo cauliflower. Enjoyed the grape leaves and very fresh tabouli and fatoosh salads. Lots of parking. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu.

An amazing meal and a gorgeous restaurant! I dined here for the first time recently with a friend…read moreand we were impressed. Here's what we got: -The Flirting Camel cocktail - made with real camel's milk! The first sip was interesting, and just got better and better. So unique & creamy. -Fairouz in the Morning mocktail - my friend's drink - she enjoyed it! I took a sip and it tasted like fall! -Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) - absolutely delicious! I love stuffed grape leaves. -Hummus - so yummy & smooth. My friend had the cucumbers and I ate all the pita because she's gluten free. -Kefta Kebab - my friend and I both got this as an entree and it was divine! So flavorful! -Cream & pistachio baklava - probably the best baklava I've ever had! This was a really great experience! Everything was fresh and truly delicious. Our server was great and everyone was so nice. They were also really accommodating of my friend being gluten free! And the space is absolutely gorgeous I will say it's a little pricey - my friend and I split the two appetizers, but my check was around $80 with tip & tax, which is a lot for one person. The Flirting Camel drink is expensive, but understandably so because they import the camel milk. Overall the meal was worth the price! And I had leftovers from my entree. I would love to go back and try the lamb! it was so good & so unique! Fairouz in the Morning mocktail - my friend's drink - she enjoyed it! I took a sip and it tasted like fall!! Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) - absolutely delicious! I love stuffed grape leaves. Hummus - so yummy & smooth. My friend had the cucumbers and I ate all the pita because she's gluten free. Kefta Kebab - my friend and I both got this as an entree and it was divine! So flavorful! Cream & pistachio baklava - probably the best baklava I've ever had! This was a really great experience! Everything was fresh and truly delicious. Our server was great and everyone was so nice. They were also really accommodating of my friend being gluten free! And the space is absolutely gorgeous I will say it's a little pricey - my friend and I split the two appetizers, but my check was around $80 with tip & tax, which is a lot for one person. The Flirting Camel drink is expensive, but understandably so because they import the camel milk. Overall the meal was worth the price! And I had leftovers from my entree. I would love to go back and try the lamb!

A great Syrian restaurant located in the heart of Pittsburgh. We got to meet one of the owners when…read morewe dined in for Sunday brunch, and she was so sweet. This is a family establishment that's been open since the 70s (pretty incredible)!! The food and service were great too. They were extremely kid friendly with our infant. For Sunday brunch they have a prix fix menu with a variety of options from a traditional Syrian breakfast (with potatoes and egg scramble) to a hearty tomato shakshuka. They also have super unique cocktails like a fig martini. They also have different types of mezze, and the labnee dip was great. I can't wait to come back to try dinner!

Fantastic service and staff, food and apps came to the table pretty fast. Everything we ordered was…read moregreat and staff very accommodating.

This was our first time eating at Laziz and we loved it! For lunch we shared tabbouleh-- fresh and…read morelemony. It was chopped fine, even the cucumbers and tomato. We brought some home. We shared the vegetarian grape leaves -- there were 6 and they were lemony and warm. The rice was fluffy. Perfect. The spinach pie without feta was very good and not greasy at all. We ordered extra pita bread. Very fresh. We each had a baklava for dessert. They had lots of walnut filling. Flavorful, fresh, and not too gooey. The unsweetened iced tea was fresh. I highly recommend Laziz!

My friend and I stopped by to grab dinner around 5:30pm last night. The inside has three small…read moremetal red tables with two chairs each if you want to eat there. It is a pretty small space. There seemed to be only one person working so it took a little bit to make our food and ring it out. My friend ordered the kibbeh sandwich and I got the kibbeh platter. We took our food to go. The portions are pretty big and I had enough for two meals from my platter. The food tasted fresh and delicious.

I've been looking for healthy, seed-oil free restaurants and this is IT! I ordered a falafel bowl…read more It was enough for 2 smaller meals and was so fresh. It's truly one of the best quick meals I've ever grabbed from a restaurant. I can't wait to see what else they come up with but will definitely be back to reorder this and get a shake. The service was friendly and quick.

Walked in the door and was immediately whisked away by three very young wait staff to the main…read moredining room. I was showered with attention as one explained the menu items. Was suggested I try the Ubzek Plov...which was a wonderful choice! I was so thrilled with the whole experience, I tipped each one a little extra on the way out the door! I'm only here a few days and just might go back again before I head home.

Friendly Uzbeki restaurant in Mount Lebanon…read more It was our first time visiting so we wanted to share a few things off the menu. We started with the beef, chicken and pumpkin samsas, Uzbek Plov and Juvava. The Uzbek Plov is a rice dish with lamb, carrots, raisins, and chickpeas. It is served with bread and a tomato salad. The bread reminded us of a pretzel. The Juvava is beef dumplings in a soup with vegetables. Delicious! We also tried the raspberry mint tea. The staff is very friendly. The restaurant design is bright and inviting. They do not serve alcohol. Located conveniently next to a parking garage

I picked up a Desi Shawarma chicken wrap and hummus for lunch and was thrilled with the quality and…read moreflavor. The modernized interior and colorful exterior make the space feel inviting, and the staff had my order ready quickly. The hummus is a standout: exceptionally creamy and smooth, and easily among the best I've had. The portion is generous and comes with plenty of warm pita for dipping. The Desi Shawarma wrap was enormous, with enough left over to take home for later. The warmly spiced chicken, pickles, and garlic sauce all worked well together inside the soft naan wrap. Salem's menu is extensive, and after this meal I'm looking forward to enjoying more of it.

I messed up. Personally I like the goat but hubby hates the bones. Chilling chicken we both love…read moreand the panneer. And love the rice. Today I was on bus 54 returning from the Science Center ordering on my phone and trying to beat Salem's 1pm to 2 pm Friday prayers. I ordered 2 hot large meals, both the same. Was going for a 12 and 6 oz of Chilli Chicken and 6 oz of paneer but actually ordered 12 oz of chillies chicken, the paneer and 6 oz of chicken gyro. Sometimes mistakes are good. That chicken gyro meat was great and very tasty. We shared 6 oz of it over rice and still were too stuffed. One suggestion. If you do carryout, BRING YOUR OWN BAG. They pack it up but half the time it leaks. But on a very pleasant note, when we were waiting for Bus 54 to go home, a very nice young man stopped, noticed us, rolled down his window and gave us a bunch of paper towels. I LOVE THIS TOWN.

It's a lot fancier inside than I was expecting. It's a great ambiance with scenes from Turkey and…read moresoft Jazz streaming in the dining room. The staff is very accommodating. I am delighted that they have vegan and vegetarian options. Parking is on the street on Penn Avenue. Everything is delicious and I will definitely be back.

Good excellent menu exquisite Service the best excellency…read more The ambiance very comfortable- friendly I drove 2 hours to try their food and I am amazed with everything about it. Affordable, comfortable, high quality in food and service