Very good food. Tasty to the core!! Great service and ambience. Generous food portions great to…read moreshare.

Deceptive menu pics and descriptions + nothing Turkish here and it is unreasonably expensive for…read morewhat you get: --Unlike the menu claims, what they serve as Adana Kebab is NOT lamb + flavor was not remotely Turkish. Not authentic at all. -- What they call Turkish rice can't even be called decent rice -- Persian menu items however were good -- Lentil soup was a good soup but it was not an authentic lentil soup at all. Don't expect the traditional flavor -- Unlike the pics, salad mix in your Adana will arrive in a tiny, disposable clear plastic -- You will eat at tables covered with sticky, clear nylon table "cloths" -- Your water will be served in disposable plastic cups -- Your food will be served in acrylic-plastic cups, including the hot soup -- Now the value: Soup is $10, Adana is $22, Kobideh is $25, a cup of Cay / hot tea is $3.50 (almost all Persian/Turkish restaurants serve this as a complimentary item -- Lastly they will charge you an extra 3% for paying by card Decision is yours... We will not go there again.

Really enjoyed our lunch here during Restaurant Week! The menu had great options and everything we…read moretried was delicious. I especially loved the chicken and veggies. The restaurant was a little busy before the pre-season game for Steelers, but the service was still excellent. Our waiter was amazing--very attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, a great experience and I'd definitely come back!

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 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.

Ali Baba's on Craig Street always hits the spot…read more The four of us pretty much worked our way through half the menu. We started with the maza platter loaded with hummus, baba ghanoush, artichoke hearts, taboulleh, feta, and olives, plus stuffed grape leaves. Added an order of mujaddara and spinach pies, then moved on to the lamb and chicken shish kebabs. Somehow we still had room for baklawa to finish things off. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and exactly what you hope for when you come here. The staff is friendly without being overbearing, and the Craig Street location has a relaxed neighborhood feel that makes you want to stick around. Good food, good people, good spot. Ali Baba's is one of those places that never disappoints.

A true Pittsburgh institution. Hands down one of my favorite restaurants in all of this city. And,…read morethat's saying a lot considering what a foodie town the Steel City has become. In all of the years they have been in business (family owned since 1972), the quality and service has never waivered. I am an absolute nutter for Mediterranean food, specifically Syrian. The food is 100% legit, authentic. Made with love, care, & pride. My goodness that tabooli is INCREDIBLE! All fresh ingredients, all the time. Just the right amount of lemon so it doesn't overpower the rest of the flavors. The spinach & lentil soup reminds me of an old boyfriend's Sitty's kitchen. Her soup was the best and the stuff you get at Ali Baba is nearly identical. Kebab dinner platters and grape leaves are fantastic. If you're visiting Pittsburgh, check out North Oakland and this little gem. It's off the beaten path and not touristy but the food is solid and delicious.

A friend and I stopped in here for hookah on a Sunday evening. This spot is open late, which is…read moregreat for Pittsburgh. They are a restaurant in the front and hookah in the back. However, you can still order food in the hookah area. We ordered a hookah and then ordered some hummus, veggies, and drinks (non alcoholic) a little later. The vibe is chill. The service is great and the hummus and drinks were delicious! I'll definitely be stopping back in here soon. It's right in Lawrenceville too, so it's in a great location.

Very happy with my decision, and I enjoyed waiting in the restaurant. It has a comfortable, homey…read morevibe! The food is amazing. The eggplant special was loved by my partner. The waitress was very nice and communicated the menu well. Thank you, Dijlah Restaurant and Cafe team for making this amazing place possible for us to enjoy!

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!

Stopped and had the chicken shawarma and chicken kebab. Both were delicious! Definitely worth…read moretrying out. We'll surely come back.

Very clean, cute little restaurant on Perry Hwy. There is a very large menu with various kebab…read moreitems. Some vegetarian items like falafel as well. I ordered the beef and lamb doner kebab lavash wrap and my husband ordered a falafel wrap and fries. The fries were very hot and crispy with the perfect amount of salt. The wraps were good and very fresh, but the doner kebab could've used some more flavor - it kind of tasted like a hamburger wrap. The falafel was excellent. Service was ok, a little slow, but very kind.

No matter where I worked downtown over the years, the offices I was in always did pizza ordering…read morefrom Ephesus. It was absolutely the go-to for office gatherings. They always have specials which made for an easy choice. It was also an easy choice because everyone loved the pizza. Always fresh with a tasty sauce and never over or under cooked. Even stopping by to grab a slice, the quality was the same. Great group of folks working at Ephesus.

I went to Ephesus Pizza after the baseball game on Sunday, June 14th. There are two locations, and…read moreI went to the one in downtown Pittsburgh. I was looking for a good pizza place, looked everywhere online, then I came across a post on TikTok about the Ephesus Pizza downtown location. Entering, the building has no stairs, is easy to access, there are street parking spots by the restaurant, and inside was clean. The service was professional, honest, and great customer service. I ordered two cheese pizzas with light tomato sauce along with sausages on pizzas. My boyfriend had two Sicilian pizzas. Everything was made fresh and hot, the food came out pizza was very, very delicious. I'll go back when I'm back in Pittsburgh. That was probably the best pizza I've ever had.

Genuinely the best Mediterranean (Kurdish, to be precise!) food I've ever had. I had the mixed…read morevegetable plate-- rice, falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, dolmas, and salad. Each cooked perfectly! The owner, Wulad, served us. He was endlessly gracious, patient, and I could really tell he cared about the food. Check it out, you won't regret it!

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!

This place has the most interesting pizzas in the 'burgh! I am going down their menu and, having…read moreordered more than half of what they offeer, everything is great. I strongly reccomend Ege Mediterranean for lunch, dinner, or even snacks. By the way, the service is excellent! All the people who work there are very, very pleasant. It is a small family place , so not a lot of sitting available.

EGE is now my favorite pizza place since living in Pittsburgh in the last 10 years. Toasttab is…read moretheir online ordering tool. Sometimes when they open up it takes a few minutes to become available to order online. You can also call them to place an order but depending on who anwers, they may not be super confident in their English speaking ability. I normally would get delivery but this pizza is so good that I would drive to pick it up, that's how much I insist for EGE to feed any pizza party I'm hosting. --CASABLANCA pizza is the best, hands down, all my friends and i agree. Almonds, dates, oh my. Also, their Ranch is homemade.