One of my top picks in the Amherst area. The white and red sauces add a great kick and flavor to…read morethe juicy, tender meats. I always go for the combo over rice, which comes with generous portions. It is served by streetside so it may be bad if ordering during the colder months, since there isn't any place to wait. He primarily accepts cash, and while there might be a line, you can also call ahead. The prices are very reasonable for the portion sizes. Bench seating is available nearby, but it can get chilly in the winter while you wait. Despite this, it's definitely worth it.

Really good food, generous portions and very affordable!…read more Try the combo over rice with red and white sauce!

This is an incredible place. My daughter, who has been a regular customer at Pita Pockets for…read moreyears, took us to her favorite eatery in Amherst. It did not disappoint. Our family enjoyed the best falafel pita pocket and lamb pita pocket in our lives. The portions were also generous. But more importantly- the service stood out the most. We arrived late am- about 10 mins - after the place closed. The owner saw my daughter, who is graduating this weekend from Hampshire, and without us asking welcomed us and said let me make you a falafel pita pocket! He quickly pulled his food out and served us. While preparing the pockets he joyfully talked to us and let us stay As long as we wanted. What a memory. Great food, service and pure love. We Are from Alabama (traveled all day getting to Mass). I got to say - thank you Pita Pockets! You are 5 stars!

Best gyro I've ever had, happiest owner I've ever met and I can see why. Plenty to be proud of…read more Excellent value and exceptional food. Going to be hard to beat as my "best bite of 2026" easy 5 stars. Will be back.

Love this place. Hole in the wall next to a petrol station…read morebut so authentic and good. The menu is abundant and the customer service spectacular. Highly recommend. 3 Thumbs Up & 5 Stars from the wife & I.

I got a wrap sandwich with babaganoush and chicken kebab and it was so delicious! The people and…read morethe vibe were very friendly. I would definitely go there again.

Trusted the reviews and we were not disappointed. A very cute spot, nicely decorated, just in a…read morestrange location because of the mall. The mixed appetizer was fun to try all the dips. The chutney type one was my favorite by far, followed by the cacik and baba ganoush. The carrot and cabbage ones were a little too heavy on the mayo for me. The bread was delicious! Our meals were also very good. I was personally not a big fan of the chicken adana even though everyone raves about it, but it was just personal preference. My husband loved it! My chicken shish was very good, tender and moist. Super friendly service so all in all a great spot!

Passing through the area the night before my flight out of Bradley Airport. Had a hankering for…read moresome Middle Eastern food. Checked out some reviews. Was a little concerned that one said it was in a dying Mall. But most of the food reviews were very positive. It was a little hard to find... GPS took me to the other side of the mall...which was DEFINITELY dying. Stopped in another restaurant and got directions to the Mosaic Cafe. The decor was quite colorful and festive. Added to the Middle Eastern experience. I ordered Lamb & Chicken Shish Kebab and a Side of Hummus. Excellent Fresh Bread. Outstanding flavors... meats were perfectly cooked and tender. Hummus was great with the bread. Salad was tangy. The Rice and Bulgar where OK... nothing special. The waitress and the owner couldn't have been friendlier. Like most places these days, it was a bit pricey...but these are the times we live in. Chances are I won't be back in that area anytime soon. But for a one night stand, it was excellent.

Usually I get too lazy to write reviews on a restaurant, but after taking a bite of their food, I…read morereally wanted to thank them for how delicious everything was! Especially during this pandemic, I wanted to give them extra love. I had ordered through an uber eats app and found them after seeing my regular food place closed today and was willing to try something new and I'm so glad I did! Meat was perfectly seasoned and I love their spicy rice! Although I had just ordered, I'm already tempted to order more and try all of their other dishes. Awesome portions and great presentation. For anyone interested, I had ordered a Beef Tikka Kebab plate & a chicken tikka wrap.

I actually expected more from this restaurant but it didn't meet my expectations. I ordered Qabuli…read morePulao and the rice was tasty. However, the lamb shank was not cooked very well and the meat was tough and hard to chew. The kheer is supposed to have nuts but it was just full of raisins.

Amazing food! I was just passing through and was in search of some Indian food. Was not…read moredisappointed! Flavors were on point, roti was tasty. Would definitely come again!

My favorite Indian spot!! You really need to know where this place is to find it... but when you…read moredo!!! The restaurant itself is small, only about 6 tables - but that's because most of their business is to-go and delivery orders (non-stop). But we live close so don't mind eating in. Family operated so front-of-house is the wife, back of house the husband. So friendly and attentive will answer any questions you may have. Food is delicious!! And well-priced. You always feel like you got plenty of food for the cost. Curries are never to oily, chicken is always tender and so flavorful. Highly highly recommend!!!!

THIS PLACE WAS SOOOO DELICIOUS. A friend and I were trying to figure out a place to eat when we…read morestumbled upon this gem. We were first attracted to it due to all of the omelet options on the menu, so we decided to sit down and eat there and it was so so good. I got the veggie omelet and it was full of flavor and delicious. Ordering food was seamless (order at the front then sit down). It was a clean environment, in a small cute place.

Overall, this place was great. The inside has plenty of seating, and so does the outside. On a nice…read moreday, it was great for brunch and enjoying the outdoors. The food was delicious with great flavor, and they have a ton of options, which I like. Service was good too, very nice and friendly.

The Chicken Tawook is the best sandwich in Western Massachusetts. Well worth any drive.read more

this was a really good spot that was kind of by the big e. hummus and babaganoush were large…read moreportions and for 3 people we had a lot of food and it didn't total over $50. the spicy fries were less like traditional fries and were more wet but were still yummy. everyone enjoyed the food that they had, can't comment on authenticity because i've never been to lebanon but overall a good spot!

So, in the middle of the day on Easter Sunday the three of us decide we want to go out to eat, no…read morereservations, no pre-planning. After a quick YELP search, we called Shish Kabob who said they could accommodate us, so we headed right over. Once we got there, we were warmly greeted by the owner and his wife. The place was overall super comfortable and homey. we ordered an eggplant salad for an app with pita bread which was excellent and then for mains we ordered three different kabob platters: one ground chicken and beef, one lamb, and one chicken all came with rice and salad. I can only speak to the chicken kabob platter which was the only one that also came with a half lemon, and will say that it was overall delicious. The meat was well seasoned, the rice was warm and delicious and the salad was so good, that we got another big bowl to share. Overall Shish Kabob was a big win. We left with a takeout order of lentil and noodle soup along with a commitment to return in the future!

I came here for the first time today and it was beyond amazing! everything was seasoned and cooked…read moreto perfection! highly recommend the ghormehsabzi, gheymeh, tadig, beef and chicken koobideh and the persian tea! The staff go above and beyond to ensure that every guest has an amazing experience! Their attentiveness and genuine care create an atmosphere of warmth and hospitality that is truly heartwarming. I would highly recommend coming here!!

Came for some apps before a show in town Service was fast &…read morefriendly Cold apps were a hit! Would come again Be sure to try the babaganoush :) Prices very resonable

City Kebab is a Middle Eastern kebab restaurant that opened in Hartford, Connecticut in September…read more2023. It was founded by husband and wife Uzbek immigrants Timur Rakhimov and Aziza Djalmamedova. The couple immigrated to the United States from Uzbekistan in 2010. After over a decade of education, training, and hard work, they decided to try their luck as restaurateurs. They found a space that used to be home to Hook & Ladder Restaurant (right next to Hartford Fire Department's historic South Green Station). The couple hired Turkish immigrant Hasan Korkmaz as their head chef. Together, they curated a menu full of traditional Turkish and Uzbek cuisine that is all prepared in accordance with halal dietary laws. Some of the menu items include kebabs, samsas, falafel, gyro, and mezzo platters. I recently dined at City Kebab while I was in Hartford to see a concert. I checked Yelp to see if there was anywhere good to grab dinner before the show, and Middle Eastern/Mediterranean cuisine sounded fantastic to me. When I entered, I was greeted by the very friendly co-owner Timur, who said, "I work for my wife. She's the real boss." After being seated, I began to look over the menu. When Timur returned, he tried to recommend that I get gyro. I told him, "Oh no. I know exactly what I want. I'd like to order a variety of small plates to sample. I'm a local food blogger and I want an authentic experience." Timur was just ecstatic and quickly went to give my order to the kitchen staff. I started off first with a small "Mixed Cold Appetizer" (combo of hummus, babganush, haydari, soslu patlican, antep ezme, avocado ezme), the "Falafel" (mixture of chickpeas, parsley, onions, garlic, Middle Eastern spices, deep fried) and a small teapot of "Turkish Black Tea". Timur brought me some complimentary "Ramazan Pidesi" (Turkish Bread) as well as a glass of "Fresh Squeezed Lemonade". He said, "You need to try this!" So far, everything was excellent! For the main course, I had the "Mixed Grill" (mixture of chicken shish, beef shish, kofte, lamb adana, beef & lamb gyro, served w/ white rice, bulgur rice, Mediterranean salad). It was a symphony of Mediterranean flavors! Timur surprised me with a "Pumpkin Samsa" (pumpkin filling in crispy pastry, seasoned with spices, served w/ tomato sauce) and said, "You can't leave without trying this. It's an Uzbek specialty!" It was very tasty! Before the meal was over, he said, "Save some room. I have another surprise for you at the end." He brought me "Künefe with Dondurma" (Turkish ice cream). I had never tried this before. Stuffed with melted mozzarella and then topped with pistachio and almond crumbles, it was simply divine! I repeatedly thanked Timur for his hospitality and for sharing his culinary cultural traditions with me. I had enough leftovers for both my wife and I to have for dinner the following evening. I'll definitely be returning with my whole family. If you're looking for an authentic Middle Eastern culinary experience in Hartford, then look no further than City Kebab!