This weekend's crave was Persian cuisine! We spent the day in the northern suburbs and this place…read morewas right on our way back home. I don't think the location is ideal, but then again, I'm still getting to know Sydney and there may be more to do in the area than I know of... However, it was worth stopping by for a Persian feast! The place is not very big (although there is a second floor which I don't know if they use or not), but had no problem getting seated and ordering the food. The waiting time was a little long, but that was due to a massive order being taken for takeaway just before we got in. The chef came out halfway through to apologise to us, which was nice. We didn't mind as we were in no rush and were enjoying ourselves anyway. But then it came! The meal I was looking for, a big sharing Chelo Kabab which was very tasty and fulfilling. Particularly, I'm a big fan of the mince-meat from these restaurants. It was lovely. The waitresses were very nice and helpful too. I reckon we will pop round again if we are ever in the area

Great Persian Food!! Came all the way from San Francisco, wanted to get some Persian food and this…read moreplace was amazing!:)

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.

Good food, nearly perfection, good to have a quiet on Terrigal strip. Service superb.read more

Very nice middle eastern food, but the prices are quite high. The restaurant decor is quite nice…read moreand modern, lots of seating with an upstairs area. My dining guest had some complaints about the plates being dirty. Service is quite nice and friendly

Absolutely amazing restaurant in our local shopping centre. Food is always fresh and service is soo…read morefriendly. Always busy and totally understand why. Highly Recommended !

AMAZING food and service highly recommend to everyone this is my go to place with family…read moregatherings, work catchups. Always consistent

loved it so much. drove over an hour from the northern beaches and it was well worth it! the staff…read moreare so kind and helpful. the food was amazing and so well priced. our 3 children loved it too.

Forget El Jannah's, forget Habibs! For clean, wholesome and authentic leb BBQ and the best FATTOUSH…read morecome and try the MIXED PLATE.. And the GARLIC CHICKEN. Make sure u get a side of CHIPS with their chicken salt! Not too salty but oh so flavorsome! They even give u a free plate of starters with the crunchiest and tangiest pickles, olives and chillis. Has never failed to satisfy the craving.

Absolutely delicious food, the service was amazing and it has a great vibe!…read more The only negative I would say is the Woonona restaurant's service is a little slow, even if they aren't busy the waitresses leave you waiting far to long to order food and drinks - (you have to give them that awkward stare for quite a while before they'll realise and serve you). Other than that, the food is impeccable, it's one of my favourite restaurants!

Delicious food. Great service with a smile. A lovely experience.read more

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.

Good service, great food, excellent value for money. A true middle eastern gem in the heart of the…read moreNorthern Beaches.

The best dish is the 11 Hour Slow cooked 1kg Lamb Shoulder. It so tender and has an amazing…read morerosemary jus along with red currants, roasted tomatoes and garlic. (Chef's kiss!). Also recommended was the Caramelised Haloumi with red onions, honey and pomegranate molasses. Delicious! We had the grilled King prawns but they weren't anything special. Overall a nice experience and the only downside was it seemed a little pricey, but I guess that's typical of the area.

I can't recommend that restaurant enough. It ticks all the boxes: location, service, food, it was…read moreperfect. We shared different plates for 6ppl (more than 6 mezza, 4 small plates, 2 large plates and 2 sides) and all of them were delicious. Excellent value for money!

Really busy on a Saturday morning, but not really a breakfast location. The coffee is great…read more Food options are toast, raisin toast, toasted ham and cheese croissant, ham and cheese toasties plus a few cakes and muffins. As you can see there's a general toasting theme!

Simple done well! Excellent coffee, fast and friendly service. Grab a toastie or a slice to go with…read morethe coffee and you're done. Dairy and gluten free options too and the iced chocolate for kids got a massive double thumbs up from our two little peeps.