My best friend wanted to take me to Phoenician Taverna for the longest time. She raves about this…read moreplace and been coming here for years. Finally she made reservations for Saturday evening (it is recommended because they get super busy). We got there and was greeted by the owner. BTW, was very down to earth. So their menu looked good (Lebanese food). There is so much to choose from and hard to decide. I especially loved their drink menu, especially wines. We ended up ordering: Appetizers: Baba ghannouge M'hammara Taverna falafel Dinner: Shawarma chicken Kebab mixed grill Drinks: Chateau kefraya, Les Bretches Almaza Pilsner My favorite from the appetizers is the eggplant and falafel! Super fresh and the bread that came with it was so good. Even the dipping sauce was amazing. My Shawarma chicken was super delish. You have to put the garlic butter on the rice! It gives it great flavor. My Mr enjoyed his meal as well. We definitely had to get a to go box because there was so much food. But we will look forward the next day to eat it. Overall, the service was great and I loved the experience. We can see ourselves coming back for more! I can see why my best friend loves it here! Highly recommend you try it.

A couple very close friends of ours recommended we try this spot with them and we're definitely…read moreglad we did. The food was fantastic, the service was awesome, and the atmosphere was very laid back. We even met the owner who was immensely friendly and welcoming. We went for dinner on a Saturday evening. For weekends, reservations are strongly recommended because they get busy FAST. They're only open for dinner hours too. Their menu is pretty big with a plethora of options to choose from including lots of appetizers, flatbreads, shawarmas, kebabs, falafel, and lots of tasty desserts. Their libations menu was very nice too, with numerous options for beer, wine, and spirits. (Try the Almaza for a crisp and tasty Pilsner) all at great prices. Here's what we had: Appetizers: Baba ghannouge M'hammara Taverna falafel Dinner: Shawarma chicken Kebab mixed grill Drinks: Chateau kefraya, Les Bretches red wine blend Almaza Pilsner Hoegaarden Belgian wit bier They also give you unlimited fresh pita bread with a delicious dipping sauce. Everything was incredible and cooked to perfection. We'll definitely be coming back here again. Unfortunately, this time, we had no room for dessert, but maybe next time.

What a wonderful experience! The atmosphere was warm and inviting, making it the perfect place to…read morerelax and enjoy an evening out with friends. From the moment we arrived, the staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. Their service truly made the night special. The food was absolutely delicious--fresh, flavorful, and clearly prepared with care. Everything we tried was excellent, and you could tell the kitchen takes pride in what they serve. And great gluten free options!! This was our first visit, but it certainly won't be our last. Even when we left later in the evening, the restaurant was still buzzing with people, which really says something about how great the food and experience are. Definitely a place worth visiting!

I took a date to Truva last week, on a quiet Wednesday night, and I was disappointed in the quality…read moreof my meal. The service was good, the place is pretty, but I was unimpressed by our meal. I want to say I called and spoke with the manager and he was very nice. He listened to my concerns and did what he could to make this right. He said he will talk to the staff involved and look at how they can do a better job. He asked me to please come again so they can do a better job. I will try Truva again.

Delicious chicken swarma platter and my husband enjoyed his falafel. I'd come back just to enjoy…read moremore lentil soup with a Greek salad. They make little house made spiced pita chips to top the soup with. It's delicious. Casual cafe with good Mediterranean food. I will definitely come again.

Lentils...so far the most decent Mediterranean/Lebanese food this area has to offer, but isn't what…read moreI expect. A friend of a friend recommended this place to me, and upon driving up, I was hoping it was a diamond in the rough/hole in the wall type place...but it's not. Ordered the fattoush with chicken, and water. The chicken was said to be shawarma. 1. Salad good, pita chips excellent, but missing lemon in dressing 2. Chicken decent, but needed more spices, and wasn't prepared/cooked the way I expect for shawarma 3. You are not saving money ordering water - they give you a bottle. Also, pricy! Their site reflects differently than what it was in person, and makes Lentils look far more awesome than it was. With smeared/dirty windows, decor that wasn't purposely mismatched - I almost didn't go in, and wanted to leave ASAP. I was also only 1 of 2 tables that dined in...would you want to dine in, based on the above? Overall, sadly, Lentils is the best Mediterranean thus far in the greater Cincinnati area, and it's OK at best. It's not good enough to fend off any Lebanese food cravings I may have.

Nice to finally try this tucked in restaurant in Montgomery! Easy parking in the lots behind, and a…read morecozy homey feel inside. The food came quickly and was delicious-we opted for baba ghannouj, spinach cheese roll and falafel. A variety of entrees for the group that were all great (lamb and veggies), and the rice is addicting!

I visited Artemis during a trip to Cincinnati and loved how cozy and welcoming the restaurant is…read more Our server was also very friendly and attentive. Sadly, our food was really bland and my cocktail was watery. Great ambience and service, but I can't see myself returning.

Love love love everything about Hummus and Pita Grill! I…read morewent with my BFF and we ordered the chicken shawarma platter. Everything was amazing!!!! I think the chicken shawarma is the best I've ever had!!! The hummus is also delicious!! The staff is super nice!!! During the month of Ramadan, they offer a nightly buffet and I cannot wait to go!!!!

If your only concern is the taste of the food, sure give a try. I recommend the beef shawarma. In…read moretown for a basketball tournament and decided to stop here for a light snack. Owner didn't seem too appreciative of our patronage to his business. Three groups dining inside and he chose to go to the tables of the two other groups (you don't need to think too hard to figure out what I'm referring to) but anyways last time I checked money is money and when you're a business owner you show appreciation to all customers. Especially ones who are dining in. Again traveling so definitely won't be back on our trips here for the next few years. Will utilize yelp to find a restaurant that doesn't have negative reviews for their chicken shawarma.

Coming here was a very good decision on our part. We were hot and tired after a day at the Cincy…read moreOpen, facing a two and a half hour car ride home. We needed something good but not too heavy to help get us home. The staff immediately saw the look on our faces and was super friendly and helpful with recommendations. I got the grilled chicken burger and my husband got a gyro meat platter. These really hit the spot. I was very impressed at how tender and juicy the chicken burger was. My husband's meal was just as good and satisfying. I wish I could've tried a flight of their sauces! The staff, again, was super cool, friendly, and helpful. The atmosphere was very casual but still relaxing. Can't wait to be back next time we're in the area!

Very impersonal: no employees or customers at 5:30 on Sunday, and place was too hot. Only…read moretouch-screen to greet you(!) and menus on screen was confusing. Should have left right then but we're hungry for Greek. There for 15 minutes before food despite no other customers for 2 simple orders of lamb gyros and fries. Gyros meat was tasteless and fries were over cooked.

We had a wonderful dining experience! Iliana - the cute little bubbly hispanic girl - was…read moreabsolutely exceptional, incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. The other 2 girls, helping Iliana, Adyson with the beautiful curls and Hazel, the redhead. They were attentive, professional, and went above and beyond to ensure everything was perfect. The food was excellent, and the outstanding customer service made the experience even better. I will definitely be recommending this restaurant not only to my friends and family, but to my patients as well. Thank you for such a great experience!

Carry out only. We…read moreordered the family meal for two. Most of the meat was pretty good. The gyro meat was a bit dry and the lamb patty was undercooked (ground meat should be cooked thoroughly for safe consumption, I don't know why restaurants all serve it pink in the middle). The rice was very simple, not much flavor. We didn't know it came with salad or we would have asked them not to include as we don't eat salad. I did taste it and it was bland for my liking. Also iceberg lettuce is really the worst. Grape leaves are very good. Tastes fresh. Would order again. It was also served with bread but I like to dip it in hummus or yogurt dip and that was not included so we didn't eat it. I took a bite and it seemed ok. Overall, not a ton of flavor in what we ordered. My fiancé called it safe. I would have liked to see some sautéed vegetables included instead of salad but that is my preference. I'm not sure we will return, as it was pretty mediocre.

We came into Aladdin's on a Friday where there was no wait but in about halfway through, it became…read morequite busy. The restaurant has quite a few tables and is pretty popular. The staff remained collected and was not trying to push us out to open up the table. The food was amazing! You cannot order anything bad here. I was so glad we got the cheesecakes as well for dessert as it was well worth it. We truly were stuffed from this meal and even took some food home.

Our family of four were in town for the Cincinnati Open. We are huge fans of Mediterranean food and…read morethis place was just minutes away from our hotel. We shared the hummus chicken plate with pita bread and Jasmine's favorite with lamb. Both meats were tender and flavorful but they were rather small on portions. Thankfully there is plenty of hummus and pita bread which we wiped clean.

There were 15 of us at the Christmas party with friends…read more The service was amazing, we didn't have to wait for anything, food drinks or otherwise. The food was amazing. A mix between Russian and Uzbekistan food items. The place is huge and they had a DJ playing music and everyone was up dancing. I will say if you want some tasty food and amazing service stop in, it is worth it.

What an authentic experience! The food was eye-popping good! From tea in a lovely tea pot to…read morechicken kebab on a skewer to potatoes with dill and onions in a delicious yogurt dip to baklava, the food begs a repeat return! Our server was phenomenal! At 8:30 PM on Saturday nights a DJ plays music and the restaurant becomes a cultural gathering for dancing.

I stopped in to pick my BFF up a chicken salad which she was "Fire"…read more I got a chicken shawarma sandwich, this thing not o it was huge, but tasted amazing. I would gladly come back here and get this again. I do want to try other items as well. Now when I walked in, I was greeted immediately, I walked up to the counter and ordered, I sat down and waited maybe 7-8 minutes for my Togo order. With that said this place looked super clean.

I needed some tasty takeout and gyros sounded really appealing! This restaurant is located in the…read moreBridgewater Falls shopping center, but it's easy to find using the Yelp pin and GPS. Looks to be a quick serve setup, where you order and pay at the counter and they deliver to your table. I saw a few people dining in. Nice and clean inside with simple and soothing decor. Got two gyros and an order of stuffed grape leaves to go. The gyros were absolutely enormous where you need a fork to eat at least half the meat before you could even think about holding it. Nice and fresh and very tasty, though I was expecting the meat to be much more thinly sliced, and it was a wee bit short on the Tzatziki. Note to self: order extra on the side. The grape leaves were perfect, lemony and refreshing with a nice slightly crisp bite to reveal the tender filling. Beautifully wrapped too so nothing spilled out. I called my order in. I noticed the website must be directly powered by a third party delivery system as it had inflated prices, even if you choose the pickup option. So pick up the phone and call if you want to pay the regular menu prices. The gentleman who took my order and waited on me was very polite and cheerful. I'll be back!