Never ordered soup before at a restaurant but couldn't resist the idea of lemon chicken soup. And…read moreWOW did it deliver!! Living in a retirement state, I usually have to add salt to anything from a restaurant -- happy to discover that it wasn't needed. The soup was perfectly seasoned! Happy to also hear that everything is made in house (excluding the pita bread) Can't wait to try the bahklava ice cream!

It had been years since I've been here so I wanted to give it another try as it's right down the…read morestreet from my work. I was reminded why I don't dine here more frequently, they put the 'meh' in Mediterranean. Starting with the ambiance, this place is looking old and weathered. Their store front is not very inviting. Once inside, you navigate through their dining area to the counter to order. The counter area looks more like an advertisement for other establishments...stickers, ads, coupons, notes and all sorts of motley items. The man who I think was doing three jobs in one (host, order taker, bathroom attendant) took my order and walked away. No friendly hello or enthusiasm of any kind. Once I took my seat I watched several people use their store just for the bathroom in the back...the back where there's no door separating the dining area vs. kitchen vs. warehouse vs. bathroom. People were standing in a line to use the restroom a foot from where my food was being made. I ordered a simple gyro sandwich with rice. The sandwich was pretty straight-forward: gyro slices, onions, tomatoes and tzatziki. When it arrive, there was no sign of tomatoes or onion...just different shades of brown drowning in too much tzatziki. I eventually found several onions and one tiny tomato underneath all the meat. Underneath...what a poor presentation. The rice was okay...nothing special. There was nothing here that would draw me back. Having several other Mediterranean food options within miles that I do enjoy has relegated this place to 'in emergency break glass' status.

I'm going to get straight to the point: This is the best Lebanese (or even Near/Middle Eastern)…read morefood I've had for probably fifteen years...and I eat this cuisine at every opportunity! Visiting, from California, some dear friends in Mesa, we ventured through the triple-digit heat for about 20 minutes to get there. Even they as locals had never heard of the place, hidden amidst miles of chain stores and strip malls. But it wasn't long before we were all singing its praises and vowing to return. Across the board, every dish was peak: ultra-creamy and subtly garlicky hummus; silken, appropriately smoky baba ghannouj; perfectly crisp, tender, not-doughy-inside falafel; and herby tabbouli, light (but not vanishingly so) on the bulgur in the Levantine style. These basics always make or break such a restaurant, and they were all outstanding. Add to this seldom-seen delights like foul medamas (fava-bean soup), four variants of ghallabah (grilled meats or seafood), chack-chouka/shakshuka (eggs poached in tomatoes and onions), and two types of pita baked on premises and served from the oven--all in generous portions and at reasonable prices--and it's worth the drive wherever you are in Phoenix and environs. I would eat here for breakfast, lunch, and dinner if I lived here. I will absolutely return on my next visit.

So, I only came here tonight because the place next door- Sal's had too long of a wait…read more Everytime I come here, I am disappointed. The waitress never gave us or offered us any refills on drinks. She was gone most of the night. There's an upcharge for fresh bread and so I said yeah, we'll do it. She said she'd bring out the pee-packaged pita bread and the fresh bread that we paid extra for. Then she never brought out the pee-packaged stuff like she said she was going to. The bread was ok, but they only gave us 3 pieces of pita bread which were about the size of a sand dollar. This was not enough bread for 2 people with 3 dips. Also, the fries were the kind of fries you get when it looks like they haven't cleaned the grease in a while. The babaganoush was really good. But everything else was pretty mediocre. I've been here 3 or 4 times and everytime I feel as though the service is bad and the food is overpriced. It's really sad, but I want to like this place, but I can't. Also, they have a rewards program but my waitress didn't try to get me to sign up. I asked when I saw it. It's a pet peeve of mine. But- I guess she doesn't really care or offer it because she probably doesn't think people will come back. My friend who joined me tonight is Muslim and she needed a place to pray, but this place didn't have one. I was surprised to learn that tonight as well. Spend your money elsewhere.

This was our first time at Shawarmaati. Bella greeted us like family. The food was delicious and…read morefresh. Recommend the falafel.

Got our nails done next door (see review on Apple Nails page), and came out hungry. Stopped in…read moreShawarmati to grab a bite, and what a great place. You can get good food quickly, and have something to please your tastebuds and fill you up! The price was as expected for good food, but you can't beat getting food that you can feel good about eating that quickly! The dining area is nice, clean, and typical of a smaller eating establishment. The service was superfast, efficient, and helpful. All in all, a great place for good food fast!

Well it took me long enough to make it here. I didn't know what to expect but when I walked through…read morethe door I was greeted with a beautiful smile and knew right away that owners care about the customer which is a great start. The food was excellent! I have eaten middle Eastern food all throughout the country and have to say this was better than almost all of the (the Persian Room in Scottsdale and Rezas in Chicago aside). I unfortunately did not take any pictures but next time I will. The food is prepared individually at the time of order so it's very fresh! I ordered the Chicken Kabob Plate and had both Baba and Humus and a salad with it. I really enjoyed the food here. I will be back soon!! Try out this restaurant and support a family owned business! Then eat a wonderful delicious healthy meal! You won't be disappointed!

We had been hearing great reviews from friends about this new Mediterranean spot and finally got a…read morechance to try it on a Friday for lunch. The place is new, clean, and very well set up. The lady at the front was warm and welcoming, which made a great first impression. I went with the chicken kebab wrap, while my husband ordered the chicken shawarma platter. We also got baklava for dessert. Since everything is made fresh in-house, the food took a little while to come out but it was worth the wait. The wrap was delicious. It wasn't served in pita bread but more like a wrap, and it worked perfectly. The shawarma platter was equally good the rice was very flavorful, though the chicken felt slightly dry for our taste. The baklava was clearly fresh, but we felt it was a bit overpriced. Overall, a good place with fresh food and a nice setup we'd definitely consider coming back.

My family loves this restaurant. Me and my wife always get the lamb kebab platter and our son…read moreusually gets Gyro meat and spaghetti. They have a really nice outdoor patio that is contained by very tall bushes. I think they are artificial, but it is still a really nice ambience.

Beautiful place, patio dining experience is a must try. Service is so good. All those people who…read moreserve are very welcoming and friendly. We ordered pesto pasta, a flat bread and a platter. Food was so good. The ingredients and the quality is the best and you can taste it. Their pesto is a must try. The platter had rosemary infused potato ( too good), A salad ( that's so refreshing) falafel ( delicious ) with a little hummus drizzled on top however no hummus for the pita. It would be have been nice to have a little hummus for the pita to go with. The flat bread was flavor bomb The pesto pasta was out of the world Their Rum cake was so good ( had different flavors in each levels) A MUST TRY they have a BAKLAVA CHEESE CAKE TOO which is on the list to try next time. Wonderful place, wonderful people and amazing food - not to be missed

15 Out of 10 -- Absolutely Amazing!…read more We ordered the veggie platter and substituted the falafel with the veggie samosa, along with the fish platter. Both were absolutely delicious and seasoned perfectly. The seasoning was phenomenal--everything had so much flavor! The ambience of the restaurant was epic and made the whole experience even better. It was a little pricey, but we were genuinely surprised by just how amazing the food was. It was absolutely worth it, and we will definitely be returning! We give this place a 15 out of 10! Highly recommended!

If you're needing some good Mediterranean food, this is your place!! The first bite of the dolma…read morelet me know I was in the right place. My friend and I shared a side of dolma and the Famous Mix Grill Plate. It consisted of Greek Salad, rice, hummus and three skewers. One each, lamb, chicken (my fave) and kafta. There was plenty of food and we both left feeling very happy about our choice to try this place. Sorry no pic of the food, we couldn't wait to dig in!

Loved this place!…read more Ok, its small, definitely a mom and pop shop feel. It was very clean, nice decorated, and an enjoyable environment. It was an hour before closing when we arrived, with inly 3 other patrons so very peaceful and quiet. . Service was as expected. Nothing phenomenal, nothing bad. Just good. Prompt, polite, responsive. The food was excellent!!!!! Wonderful authentic flavors, very generous portions, reasonable prices. We did not have a bad dish! Will be returning. I forgot to take my picture but I ordered a Tabouli salad with gyro meat. Loved every bit of it. The Baklava was really good too!

Pita Island never disappoints! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and generously portioned. Great…read moreservice, fair prices, and some of the best Mediterranean food around. I'll definitely be back!

The Great Greek is absolutely amazing! Sydney, the cashier, was very professional, friendly, and…read moreincredibly busy, yet still provided excellent service. I'm so happy they opened a location here because I love a great gyro and Greek fries. Speaking of the fries they have the BEST Greek fries EVER!!! Pure heaven! There's plenty of parking onsite, which makes visiting easy and convenient. The entire staff was kind, hardworking, and attentive. Honestly, they deserve raises just for consistently serving hot, delicious food with generous portions and fantastic presentation. What impressed me most is that the food actually looks like the photos. So many restaurants advertise beautiful meals that never quite match reality, but here everything looked exactly like it came straight from a commercial. And it tasted just as good as it looked! Yum. Delicious. I'll definitely be back for more! You can't go wrong giving out gift cards to this establishment. Kuddos Giving out a gift card for here, (for holidays and birthdays) can't go wrong! Thank you

We received, great service, good food and a casual vibe from this location that officially opened…read moreMarch 6. Order at the counter, grab a table and wait for your order to be brought to your table. After we paid for beverages ($2.95) we noticed the nice selection of sodas and lemonades with no artificial sweeteners- Mango, strawberry and classic lemonade flavors. They weren't as good as Cava's but definitely nicer than regular run of the mill selection. Anthony was prompt, knowledgeable and detailed when I asked him about gluten free items. He knew the differences between gluten sensitivities and Celiacs disease, which I appreciated! I chose the lamb Souvlaki plate $20.95 with lemon potatoes (+ $1.00) Since their rice had orzo (not GF) he offered extra salad or hummus instead of the pita bread. Very thoughtful. After sprinkling salt and pepper on my entree, the flavors improved considerably. My lamb skewers arrived a bit rarer than the med rare I requested and was chewy as well. However the lemon potatoes were excellent-slightly crispy on the exterior and tender on the inside. Very good. thought their tzatziki sauce was fabulous! Honestly it's the best thing I''e eaten all week! It wasn't overpowered by garlic. Don't get me wrong, I love garlic, especially in my Mediterranean food, I just like to taste garlic in my mouth for hours after eating.