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    Raffi's Cafe

    3.8 (8 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

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    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    El Karim Restaurant - Falafel

    El Karim Restaurant

    4.0(9 reviews)
    2.0 km
    $$

    I have been to el karim about 5 times and I have yet to eat in, I always have takeaway and get the…read morelamb shish. The ingredients are pretty good, they have lamb, lettuce, onion, all of the usual things you would get in a salad. I like these ingredients but only a couple I don't use, these are the jalapeño and the beetroot I am not a big fan of these two ingredients. But even though these ingredients I don't use, the food is really good quality and always taste amazing, I would recommend this restaurant.

    The first thing you'll notice about El Karim restaurant in Roseville, Sydney, Australia, is the…read moretantalizing scents. Lebanese aromas of hommos, falafel and grilled eggplant waft through the air, beckoning visitors in to the restaurant that is wall-to-wall packed with people on weekend nights. The cozy, one-room eatery has a convivial vibe, with lots of happy chatter amid the delicious smells. There's also some sparse patio seating, as well as a little bar area near the entrance. Make a reservation on weekend nights to get a seat right away. When I went there a couple weeks ago, it was only about a 10-minute wait, but I watched as parties continuously walked in all night to get their fix of the tasty offerings this restaurant features. It was easy to see why this restaurant, which underwent renovations this year, has been going strong since 1976. I was greeted immediately by owner/chef Fadi Constantine, from Beirut, who had a giant smile and mingled with tables throughout the space. The BYO menu (you can bring wine only) is full of dozens of shared plate entrées and larger mains, and I'd recommend ordering a bunch of smaller plates to try for the whole table. I could get a whole new order next time I go -- everything I had was delicious, and there were so many more mouthwatering dishes I can't wait to try next time. I started with the hommos ($7 AUD), which came with a thick stack of pita bread and was the perfect thick and creamy consistency. The bread was soft, not soggy, and the starter was really filling. The falafel ($12) was another classic and stellar choice, drizzled with tahini and served with pickles. The patties were thick and moist. I loved the generous topping, and everything went well together. Haloumi is always a must-have in Australia, so I was delighted there was a haloumi dish that came with another one of my faves, kalamata olives ($14). Wrap the haloumi in pita, and it's heavenly, or eat it on your own, which I loved. An order of batata kezbarah ($12), diced potatoes with spices, lemon and garlic, perfectly rounded out the meal. The dish was filling, and I loved the Lebanese spices that covered the potatoes. Pair your meal with a speciality cocktail, beer, cider or glass of wine -- again, there are dozens to choose from. Besides the menu that was a knockout with everything that was ordered, the service was swift, attentive and friendly. You really feel valued and at home in the restaurant, which made for such a fantastic experience.

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    Fourno - So yummmmmm nice service nice food everything just so good!

    Fourno

    3.7(3 reviews)
    4.8 km

    I was in town on business and this place was near my company's office. We went to lunch here twice…read moreover the week. The service was bit slow but we always had at least 8-10 people so that takes time. For appetizers, we tried these two pizzas. I had the first one and it was really good. Like a bruschetta but on a pizza crust. Good tomato flavor. BRUSCHETTA PIZZA fresh tomato slices, basil, feta, olives, onion, garlic, drizzled with olive oil and balsamic vinegar (Medium only) CHILLI PIZZA tomato sauce, chilli, olive oil and mozzarella For entrees, one day I had a salad with prosciutto and barata cheese. It came with some toast points which were nice and crispy. The meat and cheese were tasty. Had a nice balsamic dressing on it. The 2nd day, I had the RISOTTO (of the day). That day it was a sausage risotto with green olives. It was very tasty. Creamy but not heavy. Tender rice. Overall this was nice place for lunch. There is a not a lot near my office so this is a good pick.

    I'm going to be honest. This is a very satisfying restaurant but not a place I would purposely go…read moreto. Loads of seats and a decent variety of menu options. Food tastes alright, good service and the waiting times aren't too long. Still... I can't rate it a 4. If it wasn't because it is the restaurant linked to the hotel I'm staying at I can't see myself going: 'Oh! Let's go to Fuorno!' Not only it's near nothing in particular, but it's not easy to get to without a car. Not worth the effort. That said, I would give it a 3.5 if I could because it's good for takeaway. Portions are big and it saved me a few nights when getting back to the hotel after working late.

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    Fourno - Risotto of the day - sausage that day

    Risotto of the day - sausage that day

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