Dining here was a fun experience. The menu was full of traditional Persian and Turkish foods. I had…read moreamazing tea and baklava as well. The service was so friendly and welcoming to our large group! The ambience is relaxed. Definitely check out the marketplace to bring some cultural foods home with you.

I pass by this place from my hotel to school and wanted to try it. They have a little market inside…read moreand the restaurant at the side. The kebab looked really appetizing but was a little under seasoned for me. I saw two other tables with locals that seasoned their food with salt so perhaps it's more of a customer preference than a seasoned meat on the grill. I counted one guy who shook the salt shaker 21 times, which I thought was excessive. Maybe the salt isn't too salty. I added some on mine. I'm comparing this to another middle eastern place near my place. I may consider another dish to try if I go back.

We stopped in on a cold winter night, and warmed up with two DELICIOUS rice bowls! The chicken was…read moreincredibly juicy, the basmati rice was next to perfection, and the tabouli was absolutely amazing! We topped it off with a baklava shake, because why not? We were already cold! But OH MY GAWD THAT SHAKE WAS THE BEST SHAKE IVE REALLY EVER HAD! DELIGHTFUL, DELICIOUS, AND AFFORDABLE!

O&L is my favorite lunch spot of all time. Always good kind service, amazing food and quick…read moreturnarounds that get me out the door and back to work. The gyro meat here is, IMO the true star, and when paired with their fresh lettuce, tomato, red onion and sauces it truly shines. It offers the right balance of pepper, hint of spiciness, alongside a nice crisp savory meatiness that can only be achieved on a proper vertical spit. My extra piece of advice, is get the spicy green sauce on the side. It offers that little extra jalapeño oomph alongside their creamy tzatziki and it's a perfect balance. Bit expensive to dine here for lunch too often so I try to keep it to every few weeks, but what a treat it is when I do allow myself to eat here for lunch. 5/5 goodness guaranteed!

I love Persian food so was excited to find this family - run Persian cafe in an unassuming space in…read moreCedar Riverside. The menu is small and the plating very basic, but the food is packed with flavor. Tried the chicken fesunjan and one other stew. The meat was cut so small that it blended into the rest of the dish, but was very tender. And the dish colors aren't the most visually appealing but they smell great. The experience feels more like home cooking than restaurant food - dishes prioritize flavor over appearance. And the ambience is very basic and a little stark, but the family is very friendly and welcoming.

I totally enjoyed having lunch here earlier today. My buddy was visiting MN, whom has Persian roots…read moreand he gave this place a thumbs up, so thanks to "boldenlifemn" on TikTok for posting about this place. We got the special tray for two along with the Ghormeh Sabzi. The food was well seasoned and served in a timely manner. The tea was really good also. Street parking is probably your best bet. The inside is cozy and family friendly.

Flavor bomb of food with friendly staff, super busy so expect to get ignored a lot…read more This place is inside the Art Museum thing, where it says Walker Lamb Burger Tender moist burger with a creamy sauce. It's a flavor bomb across the board, so good. Smashed potatoes are crispy on the outside and normal baked on the inside. The staff are overwhelmed, i almost left waiting to get the check. It's way too popular.

Loved the vibe in this cute little restaurant, so bright and welcoming with the wall of windows…read morelooking out to the sculpture garden. You can order at the counter or use the QR codes at the table to order. We tried the cauliflower app with way wonderful I also got the beet salad, which was okay but it was pretty much only beets, no greens. I was hoping for something else besides just beets. Overall, cute little restaurant, I would return next time I am in the area.

Lovely setting. Feels very welcoming. Interesting desserts. Friendly service. Charming. A rare…read morecombination of qualities - look forward to joining friends there.

The bread the Swiss rolls and napoleon cake Persian food made right. I will be back. Ellie is…read moreamazing as is all of her baked goods.

Our dining group decided to give this place a try. It was outstanding and a great bargain. We loved…read moreeverything we tried. Only two things to note: No alcohol. Not a surprise. Get there at least 45 minutes before close. They want to get home!

First time here and it was a fun experience. Love the simple decor of the restaurant. Didn't know…read morethat it was a restaurant from passing by every time I would go to the Girl Scout Service Center and glad that I finally tried it. Will definitely go back to try other dishes. The service was great and friendly. Prices are reasonable. If you're not big on tart food, then don't get the dowjic soup because it has a lot of lemon juice. The soup was good with bread to tame down the tartness. The food was flavorful and not overpowering with spices like Indian cuisine.

Always delivers great food and a good vibe…read more We get take out and have friends who have done catering. Hummus, falafel and the chocolate dessert was awesome. Except way more than market rate! Enjoy. Parking on street and lots of other shops nearby.

I had the Hummus Bowl with Gyro meat. Awesome and filling. My wife (photo) had the Lamb Curry with…read morebasmati rice. She described it as amazing. We have put this on our list of places worth the trip.

A+ love the variety of food on the menu. Lots of accommodating dishes for people with dietary…read morerestrictions (GF, vegan, vegetarian, etc!) Food was great! Service was as expected. Atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. So should you go? YES!!

Closer to a 4.5 in terms of food quality, and it's only because of a few dishes that were mediocre…read morethat made me feel like giving it a 5 would be misleading. However, please allow me to say that having this establishment in Minneapolis is much needed because one can get food from various types of cuisines here and that itself honestly makes this place very valuable. Among all the dishes I have ordered over two times visiting here, my favorite was the kofte, which I know is a form of traditional Turkish dish, and what I loved about it was the ample amount of seasoning that defined the flavor of the ground beef & lamb and the sauce that would alter the flavor profile in a positive manner if needed. The pickled onion and rice offered extra means to enjoy the dish, so I utilized them to the maximum. The adana kebab was a kebab version of the kofte except for the meat wasn't as seasoned. My friend had that dish and it was still good. I also have tried the iskender which I knew was a popular dish here and also a common dish in Türkiye. It was slightly underwhelming because the meat wasn't as seasoned and wasn't tender enough, so I had to rely on the tomato sauce and the yogurt for assistance. Another friend had the beef stroganoff and I tasted it a bit. The tenderloin was marinated very well and the demi glace provided good flavor, along with the brussels sprouts that was cooked well enough to serve as a side dish. The lentil soup was pretty good, albeit not spectacular as it was relatively plain, and I know that lentil requires seasoning to give it flavor. The baklava wasn't crispy enough on the top and didn't have enough stickiness or sweetness to compliment the amount of pistachio that was added, but I will say that having a good amount of pistachio was a definite plus. The sutlac was great! The rice pudding flavor was evident and having one scoop with such along with the pistachio on top made it a very enjoyable experience! It also had a lot in a bowl, so the amount included was also very satisfactory. As mentioned previously, this place is a gem and much needed to stay here in Minneapolis. Their menu looks so fascinating that there are more dishes that I want to try, which I am committed to doing. I will also recommend this establishment to anyone looking for Turkish food in the Twin Cities!

Suck a great place to catch a quick lunch or dinner with rice bowls and lites topped…read moreWith chicken schwarma, beef or chicken cutlets topped with all the Mediterranean goodness you can load on. I love the schwarma bowl add hummus with yellow rice pickles, cucumbers and garlic and tabouli sauce. The pitas are delicious and the fried potatoes addictive!

Food was delicious as expected. Per usual, the consistency is there. Service was very friendly to…read moremy family and I, even laughing and playing with our little baby while ordering food through the line. Much appreciated. The place is always clean.