I've been to this place many times but have been waiting to write a review until I was able to come…read morehere with my friend who's family is from Lebanon and after taking him and getting his sign off on this is legit I thought ok time to let the world know how AMAZING the food here is. If you are looking for authentic Lebanese food in the heart of Columbus then you have to stop here. It's spacious, can fit large parties, had parking, just overall great spot with great food. I get the roasted lamb ALWAYS with a side of olives and it hits every single time. Love this family opened spot!

This is a great option for a quick, healthy meal if you're in the area. You grab a menu upon…read moreentering and then order at the counter. All utensils and plates and water are serve-yourself near the door. At lunchtime on a warm Saturday in spring they had a steady trickle of guests coming in. The person who took our order thanked us for supporting them. Food was quick and very fresh. I had 1/2 tabbouleh salad and za'atar French fries. The tabbouleh is more heavy on the greens than the grain which was a refreshing change to me. It was dressed in a bright, fresh lemony dressing. More than I could eat in one sitting. The French fries are maybe dipped in batter and fried. I'm not sure. But they are super crispy on the outside and fluffy inside - delicious. The ambiance is casual with various TV screens showing different shows and Middle Eastern music playing on the speakers. The interior is simple but warm and inviting with minimal but fun decor. While the prices are a bit higher than I would have expected, I could see myself returning for dinner.

I love Brassica! I recently ordered catering from them. They were professional at the counter and…read moreon time for my pickup. Everything was packaged nicely and stayed warm for the event. All 25 people raved about the food.

We stopped by Brassica while we were in town reviewing a few spots, and as usual, this place…read morecompletely knocked our socks off. We arrived fairly close to closing, which can sometimes be risky--some restaurants start cutting corners as the night winds down. Not here. Everything was incredibly fresh, and each bite took our palates on a culinary adventure that had us feeling like champions for choosing Brassica for dinner. The ingredients, flavors, and execution were all outstanding. If you haven't been here yet, do yourself a favor and go. Brassica continues to prove why it's one of our favorite places to eat whenever we're in town.

Another stop I made during this most recent restaurant week was at Mazah Eatery! This one was…read moreanother fantastic deal where you got 4 dishes for $20! I was in a time crunch and got takeout, and it traveled perfectly back home! The vibes there when picking it up looked awesome, I'll definitely need to go back for an in person dining experience! I'm a big fan of shish tawook & Mazah's is delicious! I love the chargrilled and garlicky flavors; and the tumeric rice goes nicely with it. The shawarma is also packed with flavor and getting some pita and hummus is a go to call! The baklava is a perfect sweet treat to end the meal!

My coworkers and I came here for dinner. It had good ratings and we were craving Mediterranean and…read moreit definitely didn't disappoint. Our waitress was really nice and attentive. The decor was inviting and we were seated in a comfortable end table with half cushioned lounge seats and outer single seats. We ordered the Mazah platter to share with baba ganoush, pickled radish, hummus, and grape rolls with pita. It was delicious. I ordered the chicken shwarma for my main dish and it was well seasoned on top of yellow rice. I also ordered the mango nectar which was too sweet so i diluted it with water. For the 5 of us, the bill was around $200 so not bad. Very good choice for dinner.

I stopped at Lavash Cafe while my mom was at a doctor's appointment at OSU because I was craving…read moreGreek or Mediterranean food, and I'm glad I chose this place! They had plenty of options, and since I had been wanting lamb for a while, I ordered the lamb kebab entrée. It came with pita, rice, a side salad, and roasted vegetables. Mine only had onions and peppers, but everything tasted really good. Their house-made hot sauce was absolutely delicious! Before leaving, I ordered food for my mother and grabbed a few desserts, including banana cream cheesecake and pistachio cream cake. They accidentally gave me a chocolate dessert instead of the banana cream, but it was okay. Everyone was pleasant, helpful, and informative, which is something I really value at a restaurant. There is plenty of seating both inside and outside, plus a more private area toward the back where I sat because I had homework to complete. Overall, I enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and service. I will definitely be coming back!

We have eaten Take Out here twice in the last 3 weeks. The food was spectacular! I had heard about…read moreLavash from our pharmacist at Kroger who is Palestinian. I asked her where I go could get good Palestinian food and she suggested trying Lavash. I was expecting a small family restaurant, but Lavash is a large restaurant that apparently does a lot of catering also. My wife and I love Middle Eastern food and I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. The Friday Special, Lamb Mencef was delicious and could easily feed a family of four, with several sides also. Basically it is large pieces of Lamb and lots of yellow rice, and a wonderful sauce, so you need to order (or make) side dishes too. We both are in our late 70's and no longer have large appetites, so this dish lasted through several meals. We both are from the Midwest and lamb is rarely on menus here in America, and the lamb on this dish is about as good as it gets. Very mild and not dried out. Thanks for the recommendation, Summer!

I had been wanting to try this place for a while and I finally got to stop in after Latino Fest…read more There were so many things on the menu that looked good so it was really hard to choose. I ended up ordering the mussels and my friend got the ceviche. I was really impressed. They were both so delicious, the service was great, and the inside of the restaurant was very moody and nice. We ended the night with the tres leches which was really good as well. I am excited to come back and try the lamb and the lomo saltado. The people next to us ordered the lamb and would not stop raving about how great it was.

We made it for happy hour before the show at the Ohio Theatre. We grabbed a two-top in the bar…read more We had one cocktail each and 3 starters. Great food and awesome service from the staff in the bar. My Old Fashioned hit the spot. The Spicy Potatoes are amazing, as is the Caprese Salad and Grilled Chicken Jalapeno pizza. Tip: they have resumed Tapas Tuesdays and it will be great if I can make it there.

Stopped in for lunch with my dad and son. Service was fast and friendly. They have a dessert case…read morethat we looked at while waiting for our food. They have some vegan options. Ended up getting my son a chocolate chip cookie and a couple pieces of baklava to go. The baklava was okay, didn't have a lot of flavor. I ordered hummus and falafel for my son and the vegetarian plate for me, which had hummus, baba ghanoush, stuffed grape leaves, tabouleh, and falafel. All was very good. Got my dad the beef shawarma. The have fresh pressed apple juice so got that for my son. He drank some of it but seemed unsure. I tried one of the Lebanese beers and liked it. Had plenty of leftovers that we enjoyed over the next few days. Would come back here if in the area.

Tried this place for dinner with my husband and his family…read more Parking is in a large lot connected with other restaurants and grocery stores nearby. Not super convenient handicap parking spots but there are normal spots that are closer. There wasn't anyone there to greet us after we dropped off my in-laws but they had a table already so it was easy to find. Space is medium sized with plenty of booths. Quality of the food was really good and the portions were very generous. Everything was well seasoned and meat was very flavorful and moist. Usually kebabs are hit or miss when it comes to flavor and moisture of the meat, commonly getting too dry, but this was coked beautifully. Definitely recommend trying this place out if you're in the area!

I am not a very adventurous eater but some friends suggested this restaurant. Quite a few people…read morewere here for a Saturday afternoon. Natalie was our server and she was attentive to all of our needs. The restaurant was quiet enough for conversation. I ordered grilled chicken and rice and it was flavorful and tasty. My husband ordered Kafta and he enjoyed it. The French fries were great. I was pleasantly surprised and I would definitely come back.

The food was okay and there is another dish I'd try if I go back…read more The gyro & chicken bowls boyf & I got were very large and make a couple of meals. The hand-cut fries were great and I liked the white sauce I dip them in. Service was good and the dining area is pretty large. Tip - they do not serve beer or wine.

This place was very good. Loved the flavors together and the staff was very friendly. Clean…read morerestaurant as well I would come back

Grabbed a chicken shawarma sandwich and although not a traditionally made shawarma, between fresh…read moretoppings and the sauces the taste was amazing. Will definitely be back

The food was delicious. We got the Spanikopita, Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, Calamari and hummus. The…read moreservice was great and ambiance was good. People were very friendly.

Oh my gosh... what a wonderful surprise! The food was fabulous. Can't wait to return. Best Middle…read moreEastern food in Columbus!

Cafe Istanbul used to be in our regular dining out rotation, but somehow it slipped aside. However,…read morethe location at Easton worked for us on a recent Saturday and were we ever glad it did! We went for lunch and the cool, welcoming interior on a hot summer day set the stage for a delicious meal. We started with the combination appetizer and their wonderful bread. Every item on the plate looked as good as it tasted. I particularly loved the cold eggplant and tomato dish. I had the blackened tilapia with rice and salad. Delicious! I would certainly order this again. My fellow diners had the shrimp and the lamb shank, a weekend special. I tasted both and loved both! I took half of my meal home because the appetizer was so substantial and my tilapia was a very generous serving. The wait staff were warm and friendly, but not intrusive, making Cafe Istanbul a very comfortable place. So glad we circled back to an old favorite! Menu last weekend,

UPDATE - Always a pleasure to dine here. Great Turkish food in a lovely atmosphere. I'm adding new…read morepictures of the menu since it's been updated recently. We ordered the calamari appetizer and for main courses we got the Sultan's Favorite (amazing!) and the Mixed Grill Kebab. Food takes a while to come out because it's made to order. Portions are very generous. Service is great. Prices are quite reasonable. Parking available right in front.