Ordered takeout here. The service was quick, nice, and the food was genuinely SO good. I've literally never written a single yelp review in my entire life, but I had to just for this. Everyone needs to try the lamb and beef shawarma sandwich with the garlic sauce. I will be coming back!! read more

This is my first time going to Shawarma Bistro since it arrived on Parham Road. It was such a great experience! The shawarma was one of the best I've ever had. There was seating inside and carry out. So, both options are available. The falafel was nice and crunchy. Honestly the pita bread was absolutely incredible. The people who worked there were some of the nicest people I've ever met. Would highly recommend. As a single mom, I went in there and felt happy, relaxed, and very full! read more

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This restaurant is completely different since it moved from the Ridgefield location. The interior was ok but not clean. Dried food on the floor under our table. Yuck! The seating was uncomfortable, booth bench far from table even or a bigger guy like me. You now order at the stand at front only a few steps from our table. I guess they focus on takeout now. Food was ok, not as good as it was at the prior location. Will be looking at other options for Shawarma and Mediterranean food. read more

I love shawarma. I have eaten a LOT of RVA shawarma. This is the best chicken shawarma I've ever had. There's no comparison. Amazing take out! read more

Shawarma Bistro - Chicken Shawarma Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

This place was amazing and delicious! Great service as well. Definitely a banging place for lunch! read more

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I got the half and half shawarma ($16) and it came with lamb and beef shawarma and Chicken Shawarma with two sides which I choose hummus and the grilled onion & tomato. It came out in about 20 minutes after a busy takeout crowd. The meat was very moist, seasoned well, crispy, and quite delicious. I really enjoyed both meats surprisingly quite equally. The hummus and garlic sauce were outstanding! However I felt that their garlic sauce was quite heavy on me leaving me feel quite sluggish after the meal (but that could be a good thing since the food was awesome). Staff were very nice. The inside was a bit sticky and felt like a hole in the wall place, but those places usually ends up being a place that serves phenomenal food! there is about 1.5 serving size worth of food so the value is quite good! I would definitely come back again ! Food(50%): 8.8 Staff/service(25%): 7.5 Value(25%): 8.5 Overall: 8.4/10 read more

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Had my eye on this spot for a while, but hadn't pulled the trigger until recently. Holy smokes. I visited for a late lunch, so it wasn't busy, but I could tell the few other patrons were regulars- always reassuring. Service was beyond friendly- guy who helped me (took my order and prepared it) was genuinely excited to share his craft and serve a new customer. And said craft didn't disappoint. Got a spicy chicken shawarma wrap and it was outstanding. Fresh, hot, and clearly made with care and passion. It's an unassuming spot at the end of a strip mall, but will certainly be part of my regular rotation moving forward. If the rest of the menu is half as good as the spicy chicken, I'll still be thrilled. read more

The kibbe, grape leaves, and yogurt were great! Service was good! I would return with friends!

The food looked great, although it didn't bring much flavor and it was extremely greasy to the point it upset my stomach.

Shawarma Bistro is Average, and there are some things we have to talk about. Firstly, the lack of A/C and the multitude of fans they have running. Upon entering, it was warm, the staff shifted the fans pretty close to our faces, making it hurricane dining. With the positives I have 3. The store was clean. The staff that we did interact with were friendly. And according to my fellow diner, their falafel and tahini was among the best they've had. Now as for me, I ordered the Lamb and Beef Shawarma with fries and Arabic Salad. The fries were crispy and absolutely delicious but the meat was...quite mediocre in flavor. The combination of beef and lamb was not my favorite and had some overcooked chunks. The Arabic salad wasn't bad but didn't stand out. Now again, reviews come down to the items you get, and maybe there are some crowd favorites that I was not aware of. With the items I did receive, I was not impressed. Was it bad, no. Was it good, no. It is an average restaurant that I may return to. With that being said, I would not get the same items. read more

Shawarma Bistro - Shawarma Lamb and Beef with fries and Arabic Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

7/21/23 Noon I ordered a side of hummus and a side Fattoush salad w/sprite soda. Both were very good. I just wish the salad had a bigger dish. It was quite difficult to mix and eat without wasting some on the table. The restaurant is family oriented and everyone was very friendly. I would revisit. read more

Shawarma Bistro - Hummus - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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This place is a hidden gem!! I'm so happy we found it! My husband and I come once a week now and it's our go to in the area while running errands. Chicken shawarma platter is spot on, and the spicy chicken shawarma wrap is so amazing, probably my new fav. Large portions and plenty to take home! I will also say they have the best hummus around! Thank you for great food! We will be returning soon! read more

Food was delicious and served hot to us. We received a complimentary pita bread (3) with a side of olive oil and seasoning for dipping. The bread was hot and fresh was well - super soft! The service was prompt. Our waitress was to the point when we ordered our food and ensured to offer us dessert when we were done with our food. Good place for a family meal or even if you have little ones. The portions are huge as well (pics for reference). The restaurant itself was clean and small. The bathrooms were clean as well. Bill does include 15% gratuity. read more

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Say it with me: BEST FALAFELS EVER!!!!! No but seriously I've been searching for years now to find the perfect falafel and low and behold it's been hiding here the whole time. This restaurant is located in a very unassuming shopping center. They are currently the only buisness that's open. This is a small family owned buisness with really good food at an affordable price. The inside of the restaurant isn't much to look at but don't let that discourage you. The chicken was well seasoned and very tender. read more

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Very good food. First timer. I like trying different foods. Indian food taste different on the region. read more

Shawarma Bistro - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Glad I stopped into this little place. There was no customers inside. It looks like it's primarily a take out spot. The food was slightly different from typical Mediterranean food. Like maybe the spices were pleasantly different. I sampled the beef/lamb shwarma, hummous, and the bread with herbed oil. Everything was tasty and novel. What I didn't like was the 15% gratuity that was automatically added to the check. Who does that? You can't assume that I want to give you a tip. You can't assume how much I want to give you. In this case, the total was $1.80. Who tips $1.80? Had they left the tip off, the waitress would have gotten more. Since they took it upon themselves to help themselves to my wallet, I let her have the $1.80. The food was good. I enjoyed it, and I won't be back. I don't like entitlement. That sets a very bad vibe, imo. read more

Food is authentic and just amazing! Highly recommend! I have grown up on Lebanese and Mediterranean style food, this was such a treat! Will definitely be back when we are in town. read more

Excellent delicious food ! Staff are great & friendly . Must taste food. Come & join the team read more

Shawarma Bistro - Wow - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

Amazing place. It's a hole in the wall but it's definitely a treasure. Friendly service. We tried the Beef and Lamb Shawarma. Plenty of meat. Moist and cut thinly. Super tasty. But, the Chicken Shawarma pizza is at the next level of great flavor. Soft and doughy crust. I will for sure come back. Just a note. They include a tip in all order so just be careful to not double tip. read more

Shawarma Bistro - Chicken Shawarma pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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We drive by the lot that Shawarma Bistro is located at every week on the way to get groceries, and every week the l always think "Boy, does that sound good, but I probably can't eat most of the tasty items because I have Celiac [gluten based autoimmune disease]". I finally decided to reach out to the restaurant and ask, hoping I could have at least a piece of chicken or something. --Food: Turns out, many of their items are gluten free! The owner of the restaurant let me know that just about all the items that aren't on a pita, pizza / manakeesh, mention wheat (tabbouleh / kibbeh), and the rice (looks like a pilaf) are gluten free. While that sounds like a lot of things I can't have, that leaves the real stars including the shawarma meat, hummus, and fries. (Which are fried in a non gluten fryer!) I got the 1/2 Beef+Lamb, 1/2 Chicken Shawarma entree with a side of Hummus and French Fries. The meat was delicious and seasoned well. I'm going to be honest, I was always pretty neutral on Hummus but theirs is really tasty. The fries are seasoned and delicious too. Also, the garlic sauce that comes with the shawarma is top tier delicious and I think I want to learn how it's made and put it on everything. Super good. I did order a side of the jajik (cucumber yogurt sauce) and za'atar but honestly the garlic is better. (Though if you like those things, they were good too!) They also have build your own plates (almost sounds like building a deluxe salad) where you can pick a meat, a side, and then vegetable toppings. While I don't personally love falafel, they have that as well. (And it's GF). For those that can have gluten, they have lots of wraps and pitas that you can get with chicken or beef/lamb in addition to any of the build your own plate things. They also have pizzas and manakeesh. --Cost: It's not the cheapest but the order I had was a ton of food for the money. I had a lunch snack the next day even. Looks like most things are around the $15 range for entrees. Definitely affordable for the quality. --Service: The owner that emailed me back was very responsive and genuine. Pickup was easy and plenty of people were eating inside now and spaced apart. Someday I'll dine in but takeout was easy and fast. --Overall: Loved it and absolutely recommend. Not just because of the gluten free options, but the food is legitimately delicious. My fiancee tried some of the chicken and fries and wants to get an order for herself next time. I definitely plan on ordering again, and you know, might get it for dinner tonight! read more

Shawarma Bistro - 1/2 Chicken 1/2 Lamb and Beef Shawarma entree with Hummus and Fries. Sides of garlic sauce, jajik, and zaatar. Very tasty! [GF] - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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The food is really good and the owner is very friendly. It's a small space, nothing fancy, not much ambiance... just a good, casual restaurant. If you need a recommendation on what to order, just ask them. Everything I've had has been very good. The bread is made fresh and so good. Enjoy! read more

Shawarma Bistro - mixed grill shawarma plate - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

This place is a hidden gem - it's located in the sketchiest empty strip mall but was super lively and for a reason! Amazing and kind service, great prices, and of course most importantly delicious food. You can't go wrong but we had some platters that were full of food like the chicken kebab and mixed shawarma read more

I've been seeing the adds on Facebook and Instagram and honestly, the fact that they cook the meats on the spit drew me in. We ordered to go but they do have outside and inside dinning . I recommend calling ahead if your placing a Togo order since it will take a minute to prepare the food. I love that you can build your own plate and the veggies and chicken came with huge portions. The chicken was juicy and full of flavor and we love the house made pickles. Great if your doing any of the diets like paleo, keto, or gluten-free etc. I got the spicy chicken cheesy shawarma which was full of flavor . I did wish it had some salad in the wrap to cut through the salty ness of meat and cheese but the wrap did hit the spot . The pickles added that contrast but they were on the side . I did wish it was wrapped in maybe some of the fresh house made bread vs store bought tortilla wrapper but all in the same delicious. Overall 10/10 and we will be back . You can also order delivery as well. read more

Shawarma Bistro - Spicy Cheesy Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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I was excited to hear that a shawarma place opened up near me and even more excited to see it available on DoorDash. We ordered the lamb burger and lamb shank with okra. The food was kind of disappointing - the lamb burger tasted really gamey and the lamb shank was fall off the bone tender but lacked flavor. The rice also didn't have flavor, which would be fine if the lamb shank did. The okra side dish that came with the shank was not savory and lacked flavor as well. I would definitely give them another try in a few months and will update my review accordingly. read more

Shawarma Bistro - Lamb shank - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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Food was great, big serving for its price. The crew was very attentive and the food was served fast. Overall, the place was clean with enough space and the outside area has lot of tables to accommodate more people. read more

Shawarma Bistro - Shawarma Lamb and Beef - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia

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My family and I visited Shawarma Bistro on a Sunday after my sister's graduation, purely by chance, as the two restaurants we had originally planned to visit were closed. We are so grateful we ended up here instead! The staff at Shawarma Bistro were incredibly kind, welcoming, and accommodating--especially Nazmi, the gentleman took our order. The food was exceptional! We highly recommend the Tabbouleh, Kibbeh, Spicy Chicken Shawarma, and the Bird's Nest dessert. On top of that, they serve complimentary fresh bread and olive oil, which was absolutely delicious. Although we live farther away from the Richmond/Henrico area, our wonderful experience on Sunday night ensures we'll be back whenever we're in the area. Thank you again Nazmi! read more

The food was delicious with generous portions. It was busy but the service was prompt. Time for catching up with friends. It is a simple neighborhood restaurant clean, cozy and well worth the price. read more

Great service and food. Got the chicken shawarma and Baba Ghannouj eggplant and this was fantastic. Simple but adequate ambience.

Interesting place, off the beaten path. Great Middle Eastern food in a drab setting! But worth a try. read more

Great environment, delicious food. Grape leaves and spicy cheeses lamb sandwich were amazing.

First time ever coming here and absolutely encourage you to try this place. Food was absolutely amazing. I've had a lot of hummus and I have to admit this is the best I've had. Service was amazing ambiance is definitely a family environment. read more

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Love this place Food is amazing with both take out and eat in Hope they make it in that area read more

where do I even start? The food is so amazing. Very amazing customer service. The food is extremely clean and respect. Really love this place. I come here all the time with my family. read more

This place has excellent food regardless of what you order. They are usually busy but still go above and beyond to provide great service. Not many tables but well worth it if you are dining in read more

Great service, great food. Family run place - fresh unique dishes. Casual friendly atmosphere. We really enjoyed it. Thanks!!

I really like Shawarma Bistros food. Really like it. Unfortunately there are some other businesses practices here that I don't: 1) They add an automatic gratuity fee for carry out. This is counter intuitive to me- a fee called gratuity. You will see this as a line item on your receipt. So, if you are tipping, just know you are tipping on the gratuity that is already built in. 2). I find the service unfriendly. For example, we ordered take out and decided the weather was nice enough that we wanted to sit outside on the restaurant patio. We were rudely kicked out of the patio because we had "already paid for the food and therefore wouldn't pay the server a service gratuity." I had already included 20% on our take out order and that was on top of the gratuity fee automatically charged!? This was without anyone even eating at the restaurant at the time. 3). This is a little nit picky but they recently changed their carry out boxes to smaller packages and they don't deliver as much food as they used to give. Like I said, the food is good. Service fees for lack of service is the reason for 2 stars. read more

My wife and I are loving this place! The staff are so nice and friendly and the food is top notch! Love having a place like this close to home!!! read more

Service was good, food was great, bistro is pretty small, could not tell it was a restaurant because it was in a shopping area with other businesses. Would definitely come back read more

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We've been going here for years - Great local hole-in-the-wall. Open kitchen - which is always immaculate; Food is always good; Service always on point, and in all the times we've ordered takeout we've never had an error. Definitely one of our faves. And whatever you get, make sure you order extra garlic sauce... read more

Riding up to Shawarma Bistro, it was very apparently how Covid had hit the area. It seemed to be about the only business left in an otherwise abandoned shopping strip. We got in the restaurant and we were the only people there, but we went at kind of an off time, between lunch and dinner. Our server was super kind and helpful with the menu, neither myself or my mom had ever tried shawarma before but maaaaannnnnn we were missing out! I got the Shawarma Chicken with a side of baba ghannouj and tabbouleh. The sides were okay, I mainly wanted to try food I hadn't tried before. But let me tell you, that chicken was great! It had a good flavor and almost a crunch to some pieces, and came out steaming hot. I could've eaten a huge plate of that alone. My mom got a pizza and that was pretty good, too. It tasted really fresh. Also, the plating of my meal was excellent, it was presented so well. Overall it was a pretty good time at the Shawarma Bistro, I definitely recommend it if you haven't tried it yet!! read more

Shawarma Bistro - Shawarma Chicken with Baba Ghannouj and Tabbouleh. - Mediterranean Near Me - Henrico, Virginia