Fabulous food!! Amazing owner! Exceptional! Sara is a one of a kind owner. Can't wait to go back. read more

Let me tell about this little gem. I am a Mediterranean food snob. There are a lot of folks doing it well and authentically but the flavor profiles here are next level. Sara is charming and pleasant and she and her husband can cook. The menu is manageable and interesting. Sara's kitchen was recommended to us and having believed to have already found the best Mediterranean foods in the country we didn't have the highest expectations but knew we'd enjoy it. We were impressed beyond expectations. . We started with the mezze sampler and it was great. Everything fresh and delicious. I thought I'd have to make it my meal because I wasn't willing to leave any uneaten. But then came the chicken. Wow. Do you know that bite that you think about days weeks years later and crave it from then on? I found it in Saratoga NY . Go here . Get the chicken. Or anything.. seriously, everything coming out of the kitchen looked amazing. you'll need. Reservation and you'll be treated like family and be planning your return on your way out the door. read more

Sara's Kitchen is in the top 1% of restaurants I've eaten at EVER (among 1000s of restaurants). Epic quality and service from the wife and husband team. Authentic food made with pride and quality. The owners operate the business themselves and it shows. They care more about the food and customers' experience than money. They turned away multiple groups of people on a Saturday night because they were 'at capacity'. Make reservations. The grape leaves, falafel, lentil soup, etc. were so delicious. Great for vegans and vegetarians. I may have to return to Saratoga Springs just for Sara's Kitchen! read more

We had great service and delicious Mediterranean dishes. We understand the selections are a fusion of Egyptian and Lebanese. The ambiance is simple but nice. It's small so we were smart to have a reservation. There was a selection of interesting cocktails, wine, beer, sodas, Saratoga Water, and cider. Sadly, there were no gluten free desserts but otherwise, they're really good at dealing with celiac needs. We had a lovely evening. read more

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The food is tasty! This is a great choice if you want to try Middle Eastern food. The disappointing part was the service and the time for the food to come out. It is not good to wait over half an hour for drinks and appetizers, and an additional 30 min for shawarma. It should be their priority to improve it. Also, it was weird when the first waitress took an order, and then 2 other ones came to take an order in 5 min intervals. Anyway, it is my recommendation to come and try the food here. read more

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Went to this wonderful place for the first time tonight. amazing food and wonderful service. The staff was exceptional. Just sad it's not closer to home. We shared the Mezze Spread and Macarona Bel Béchamel. Highly recommend! read more

Sara's Kitchen - Mezze spread - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Outstanding. Among the best Middle Eastern meals I've ever had! We got the Mezze platter to share (must-order!), plus small plates individually tabbouleh salad, Egyptian falafel, and halloumi. Every bite was fresh, original, flavorful! I wanted to start all over and eat this every day, it was that good! Also try the limonana, amazing!! We bung out talking with beautiful charming Sarah, and suddenly she brings out a beautiful plate of Baklawa. Amazing!! 5/5 across the board: location, atmosphere, food, service. Must support and enjoy this classic small town high quality restaurant!! Highest recommendation! read more

Sara's Kitchen - Baklawa (pronounced Ba' LEY-wa) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Amazing good! Very tasty and authentic! The service was top notch a nice cozy ambiance! read more

Sara's Kitchen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Previously came in and took the gram out for lunch. We ordered the stuffed grape leaves, the hummus, and the Egyptian falafel wrap, all very flavorful. We left full, satisfied, and she made the comment that we should come back sometime. This time, I had the phone with me, so I made a point to take a few pictures to post, although it was a light lunch. The service, ambiance, and dining experience is all on point. The restaurant is very clean and inviting. read more

Sara's Kitchen - Za'atar Labneh & Chips - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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three of us were headed to a concert with not much time. We got in right at opening time yesterday. The food was outstanding. The pita breads were especially light and fluffy. We had a Mediterranean combination appetizers with hummus, baba ghanoush and other spreads. I've never had anything better and I've eaten at a lot of Middle Eastern/Mediterranean restaurants. even the grape leaves were exceptional. They were thin so you're not only got the taste of the rice in the center but also the leaves themselves with a pomegranate topping. Outstanding. As for Sara. she's very welcoming and very pleased to attend to your needs. read more

Hands down the best meal we had on our Saratoga Springs trip. The place is small so we had to wait about an hour for a table. Worth it! The staff was great. It was like eating a meal at a friend's house...if that friend is an amazing Middle Eastern chef. The food was on point. We started with the Mezzo Spread for four, which was delicious and the perfect amount of food. The chicken shawarma was the best I've had and was paired perfectly with a non-alcoholic LimonNa'aNa'a. They do have a liquor license and my wife really enjoyed a Lebanese white wine. All that said it was the dessert that blew our party of four away. A delicious honey ice cream served over some sort of spun halva. Words fail to describe just how good the dessert was. We shared it but the next time I visit Sara's Kitchen I will very greedily be ordering my own...maybe two. The owner was fully engaged in every part of the experience and is a real sweetheart. Go to Sara's Kitchen! read more

A great meal with great service and a good glass of wine. What's not to like?! Unique for the area. read more

Sara's Kitchen - Hummus Kawarma - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

I'm a foodie and this is hands down the best Middle Eastern food we've ever hand. The cocktails are also amazing. A first for us: we lunched here and came back again for supper so we could have more selections from the exciting menu. read more

The food was excellent. We have been traveling for several weeks and the meals we had at Sara's kitchen were among the best. We had lunch and liked it so well we came back for dinner. Sara was wonderful and was kind enough to share a recipe read more

Love the ambience, the service and the food. I have nothing to complain about. I had many shawarmas in my life but Sara's beef shawarma is the best I have ever eaten. The beef was so juicy, the tabbouleh salad and the hummus complement the beef to make every bite tasty. read more

What an amazing find in Saratoga Springs! Probably some of the best Middle Eastern cuisine I've ever had. Owner was a former engineer who ditched her field to pursue her passion in the restaurant business. This is her native cuisine and her passion, and the flavor and texture of each dish really showcases her passion for what she does. She is bright, passionate, hard working, and incredibly talented. I long to return. You won't find Middle Eastern, Mediterranean food this good. The Mezze platter is beautifully presented as is the chicken Tawok. So much passion and talent shows through each and every dish. Forget every other restaurant and go here if you're ever in Saratoga Springs. read more

Sara's Kitchen - Homemade honey pistachio ice cream - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Enjoyed a quick bite to eat and got a few small apps to go. Beautifully decorated, friendly staff and quick lunch service. Looking forward to going back to dinner to try an entree. read more

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I've eaten Middle Eastern food all over the world. Hands down my favorite cuisine. Sara's Kitchen has the BEST I've ever eaten in all my 76 years! Indescribable flavors and colors. I have never liked grape leaves. I ate four. I ate the entire Mezze platter for four by myself. Sara, her partner, the bartender, and the lovely server were gracious, pleasant, and engaging. If you live anywhere near Saratoga Springs, NY (or not), you owe it to yourself to enjoy this superb dining experience. Thank you so very much for the absolute pleasure. read more

Oh my god this is my new favorite restaurant in Saratoga... The Mezze Board was divine. The Hallumi Cheese was to die for. Cocktails and mocktails were perfect. Get the mango trifle for dessert, you won't regret it. Sara is always so welcoming, kind, and just a wonderful presence overall. Truly outstanding service, food, and atmosphere. I am going to take all my friends here one by one so I have an excuse to keep coming back. read more

A small jewel of a restaurant, small, artfully designed space with absolutely delicious Mediterranean food. The grape leaves were the best I've ever had, beautifully presented with pomegranate seeds. Everything was outstanding and made in house, we enjoyed the mezze board with house made pita, shawarma, and lamb. Sara is a charming and warm host, we very much enjoyed our night out and will be back to try the delicious sounding drinks and maybe leave room for dessert. read more

Delicious find in Saratoga Springs! The owner is Egyptian and offers a Levantine menu, with an American twist! We had the Turkish Coffee Martini it was so yummy. The food was 10/10 Service 10/10 Ambience 9/10 only because of the bees but that's not the fault of the restaurant, they were every where and decided to sit outside anyways. Only complaint is the 20% service charge added, it really takes away from the tip we would have left, but we assume all of the restaurants in the area do the same. read more

Not your routine gyro place! Sara's chicken shawarma stands apart with a warm-spice flavor profile and interesting ingredients including crispy potato bits and a mysterious middle-eastern pickle. Tabbouleh had pomegranate seeds (vs tomato, which is also available) and a touch of honey. I had tried other Sara's products at the home a friend who is a big fan and everything is equally good and out of the ordinary. The little shop on Broadway is almost done with its growing pains (the customer in front of me had a problem with her order, but mine was ready as requested in two minutes) and is a beautiful place to dine in with inviting green cushions and a gentle soundtrack. I will be back for sure. read more

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We had a really enjoyable meal at Sara's Kitchen on Saturday evening (8/1/26). You are warmly greeted and seated in a comfortable surrounding. No rushing, questions answered in great detail, very interesting menu items. My wife and I shared the Halloumi cheese appetizer-and it was a great start to the meal. Our entrees were delicious and very flavorful. Atmosphere, great food, warm wait staff: we'll be back. read more

Everything about the restaurant is amazing, the food, the service, and just the overall look of the place. It gave a very comfortable and relaxing vibe that was really enjoyable. The food was absolutely fantastic and I'll be thinking about it for a good while lol. I know this is a bit random, but the seating was also very comfortable which just added to the great experience. read more

If you don't mind taking it slow for some of the best food in Saratoga, this is the place. The salmon skewer dish is one of the best prepared salmon dishes I have ever had. I've had the same along the Baltic in Sweden and Finland - it's on par with this. The people here are genuine, love what they do, and want you to have the best experience. They'll stop and speak with you, care about each piece of food, and it's clearly meant to be a comfortable and kind experience. This is clearly not an American restaurant, in all the best ways. read more

Trying to be objective and some less then a positive review. I can't. We walked around for about 30 min trying to find a place to eat. Looked at menus and even set down in one place and left. We are in Saratoga and we want excellent food and maybe something different. Then we see Sara's Place. Definitely different from the type of restaurants we are used to visiting. The look, the smell and the look on the patrons faces made it easy to be seated by Sara. Sara is personable, friendly and took the time explaining the dishes and answer any questions. We ordered a few things and if I say it was great, it would be an understatement. All of the food was fantastic. Talked about it a few times on our 5 hr drive home and told family and friends. We will be back in Saatoga again and we will be eating at Sara's Kitchen. Just wish we were closer. Would be my regular place. I think everyone should experience eating at Sara's. read more

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All I can say is this establishment has great ambience, service, and taste. It's a great addition to Saratoga as it hits its one year marker. The servicer was proactive as they checked for any questions or food allergies. You wont be disappointed and parking is easy in the lot right around the corner. The waitress, owner, and staff are so considerate. The food was fresh, authentic, and yummy. We had lots of seasoned fries, a delicious falafel wrap, a salad, and our friend enjoyed a chicken wrap. If you're looking for something different and good; this restaurant should be on your list. Tourists and locals welcome. Also, at the end of our meal, my mom felt unwell from low blood pressure issues and the staff encouraged her to rest and provided words of encouragement for an extra hour after closing. They gave her drinks and asked questions attentively. Saras young daughter made my mother's day by helping hand by my mother her cane once she was feeling better. Nice family establishment. Try it out - you will love it!! Kind Regards, Elysa read more

I first tried Sara's Kitchen at the Sunday farmers market and have been meaning to hit them up at their new Wilton mall location. Finally got there this week since I loved what I had at the farmers market! Shawarma wraps are great; the chicken has potatoes (French fries) which add an interesting texture and flavor while the beef is mostly meat (no added taters). Tasty seasoning and just the right amount of sauce on both. I have also sampled the hummus, pita chips and baklava...all terrific. Sara is super friendly and passionate about her product (met her at the farmers market). The staff at the mall were friendly and helpful. Since it's made to order, prepare to wait a few minutes for the wraps. It's SO nice to have really good Middle Eastern fare close by. Follow them on social media for updates and menu items. read more

We wanted to thank you for a wonderful meal this evening. We walked in without reservations and were asked if it was okay to be seated with 2 strangers. We agreed, and these 2 strangers quickly became friends. The hospitality, the food and the experience were all top notch. Definitely recommend the halloumi and the toum. read more

We visited Saratoga Springs on 4th of July and stopped for dinner at Sara's kitchen. Very fresh ingredients, excellent food, great coffee and ice cream to die for. Sweet owners-Sara and Mike. Highly recommend. read more

Not sure what more you can ask for. A great meal, excellent service and the best desserts we've ever had.

I was vacationing in Saratoga Springs and somehow ended up here. This was one of the most memorable dining experiences I've had. The food is outstanding (and everything is handmade, from the perfect pita bread to the best hummus I've ever eaten in our lives, to the outstanding main courses and desserts). The atmosphere is homey and cozy and comfortable. The service can't be beat--we were greeted by the owner, Sara, and by the time I left I felt like I had a new friend. Her commitment to this restaurant is truly amazing. read more

Service and ambiance was very pleasant even though we only picked up the food. My wife and I moved up from Queens a little less than a year ago and were dying for some good Mediterranean food. I understand that we come from a place with higher cost but this is just sad. 47 dollars for small portions and bland meat. read more

Sara's Kitchen - Chicken Shawarma Plate and Beef Shawarma Wrap - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

The ambiance is nice and relaxing . The food -so outstanding ! The specialty drink of the night was great and the service fantastic ! I'll be back ! read more

The food was absolutely to die for. The ambiance is perfect; quiet, relaxing. Was offered dessert on the house. This will be a permanent visit for us while visiting Saratoga! read more

Best restaurant experience I've had in a while. Went around 2pm lunch time with my family of 6 people and were seated immediately. Atmosphere is very comfortable and calming. The owner, Sara, came over to our table and introduced herself and her story. Very kind and personable. We enjoyed our conversations with her as much as we enjoyed our food. With food this delicious, she is truly successful as a restauranteur. For our meal we ordered the kofta kebab, the stuffed grape leaves, 2 orders of the baba ganoush, 2 orders of hummus, and 2 orders of tabbouleh salad with fresh pita bread and delicious pita chips. For our drinks, we ordered limonnana and iced hibiscus tea. Everything was delicious and seasoned to perfection. As an Armenian, I have been served tabbouleh and baba ganoush for years without particularly liking either of them. One visit at Sara's Kitchen changed that and I could not get enough of either! Super fresh and addictively delicious. Halloumi and baklawa were given to us on the house as well. It's a shame we live in the boroughs and not in Saratoga springs or else this would be a regular spot for us. Will definitely be checking in when in the area! A must visit for sure! read more

Sara's Kitchen - Tabouleh Salad, Hummus, Pita Chips, baba ganoush - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Amazing Gluten free wrap with beef shawarma! Also you have to try the amazing gluten free pita chips with a dip! The non alcoholic limonana was also a super tasty read more

Sara's Kitchen - Amazing Gluten free wrap with beef shawarma! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

Visiting Saratoga Springs from NYC and stopped by Sara's for a late, last minute dinner. We love middle eastern food and were excited to try this. Firstly, we were seated without a reservation. The ambiance is relaxing and it was clear the owner strives to create an environment where you feel like you're eating in someone's home, which we appreciated. I had a beer and he had a mint tea -- both lovely. I recommend the mezze spread as a starter, particularly if middle eastern cuisine is new to you, so you can try a sampling of dips. Standing ovation for the muhammra and hummus. Seriously was some of the best hummus I've ever had. My ONLY critique of the meal is I think we needed two more pieces of pita. We ran out pretty quickly and still had more dip to eat! We split a shish tawok entree. The chicken was perfect and vegetables perfectly charred. I may pick up some rice and hummus to bring home with us at the end of our weekend haha. We took some Turkish coffee and baklava to go and we left "fat and happy." Thank you Sara! We will be back! read more

Sara's Kitchen - Shish Tawok - Middle Eastern Near Me - Saratoga Springs, New York

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A trip is made of good and bad experiences: In my case, I enjoyed the motorcycle ride to Saratoga, I did not enjoy the crazy drivers on the road...but that bad experience was offset by good food. That's where Sara's kitchen saved my trip. If you want fast food, this is not for you. If you want quality food, not masked by hot sauce, in a great atmosphere, this is your place. The place was packed, yet we received our food in a timely manner. Next trip I make anywhere near the area, I'm going to enjoy more of Sara's food. Thank you for the toum! read more

Simply the highest quality food at a mall I've ever had. Also just outstanding food in general. The chicken shawarma is possible the best I've ever had... and I live in California where we have a ton of middle eastern food! I'm super impressed. The service is outstanding as well. Sara is really friendly and passionate. I'll be coming back for sure. Ambiance is hard to review since Sara's kitchen is currently operating out of a mall food court, but I'm sure when she opens a restaurant it will be amazing. read more