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    Small World Restaurant

    4.4 (688 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids

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    Nicole S.

    This place was good!!! You go in and place your order near the door. You get your drink and you pay after. It allows you to order more food. Well that what we did. The workers, I am guessing it is a family owned spot, are nice and knowledgeable. There was a great selection of drinks. I mistakenly got a Greek salad and forgot to get the lamb on it. They brought me a side. My husband got the gyro with lamb. The pits bread is soft and warm. Very delicious. The Kalamata olives in my salad were soooo good. The entire experience was great. We got some people watching in from the window. A time was had. Not to mentioned the family pics on the wall, included one that looked exactly like my brother.

    Lamb and beef Shawarma with fresh veggies
    M M.

    It's located in downtown Napa. It's a gem. I had lamb beef Shawarma with fresh veggies. It was a good quantity. Sandwich was very very good visit this place when you visit Napa.

    Mid Lamb Guro!
    John G.

    Just had the lamb Gyro. Was debating between that and the beef and lamb shawarma. Will get shawarma next time as gyro was outstanding. Guys here were great and gyro was tasty. Will be back! Too add.. 6 beers on tap adds to the place!!!

    Ashley B.

    I recently stopped in during a work trip to Napa on the suggestion of a friend who used to live in town. While it's right downtown, it's easy to miss being on a side street, but it is DEFINITELY worth a stop! When you enter the restaurant you'll be greeted with the swirling smell of spices while the kitchen staff chat away in their native language--always a good sign that you're getting something truly authentic! I opted for the falafel and fries. Y'all, I'd FORGOTTEN how AMAZING Falafel can be! Apparently I've gotten too used to frozen, fried, hard balls of spice and was thrilled at the tender, crisp falafel I was served here. Bursting with flavor, perfectly seasoned, I was so happy and nearly licked my plate clean. You truly feel the love in the food here. I will absolutely make this a stop in the future!

    Falafel Platter (about $18) comes with 2 pita halves (not pictured)
    Tracey A.

    Currently sporting an overall yelp rating of 4.4 stars out of 5, perhaps I expected too much from Small World Restaurant. I knew the place was a casual cafe but not until inside did I realize it was one where you order off a wall-mounted menu and pay at the register. This is not a ding, just indicative of a much more casual place than I'd expected. Beer, wine, Greek Fries (about $9) and a Falafel Platter (about $18) were shared between my party of 2. All tasty enough, but the Falafel Platter (served with two pitas halves) is comprised of 5 falafel, hummus, a dollop of Baba Gunnooch (sic), and an overwhelming volume of raw vegetables that I barely knew what to do with. Looking around, I noticed the same heap of raw vegetables inside each pita order as well. For me, the volume would've proved as excessive on the pita as it was on the platter. As someone who is generally adoring of Mediterranean fare I was surprised that I didn't harbor more affection towards Small World's offerings. It's always laudable that Napa's downtown continues to have a handful of places that aren't so upscale as to be exclusionary but I'd probably try somewhere else on a return visit to the area. I simply wanted more of the goodies and less of the greens.

    Fish and chips
    Maria R.

    You can tell this is a local favorite. All the food was fresh and hot. The sauces were flavorful and the red vinegar one was my personal favorite. The service was great and there was a friendly family vibe. The only thing I wished was a more hearty portion of fries for the price point. The pic is exactly what was served.

    Chicken schnitzel pita
    Elizabeth M.

    We came on a busy weekend for lunch. It's counter service so you stand in line and then get your table. It was very crowded and not a lot of seating because it was rainy outside, but we were able to get a table for 4 after a short wait. The food came out in a timely manner and it was GOOD. I got a chicken schnitzel pita and the chicken was so crispy and moist and the pita was nice and soft. We also got fries which were a great side. Would recommend this spot to anyone!

    Chicken Pita
    Monique C.

    Oh wow oh wow!!! The best chicken pita ever!!! So delish and well balanced with perfect flavors. I can't even began to describe all of the things that are so right with this pita. I will eat here twice a week or more if I lived in area. Unfortunately I live out of state. It did take 38 minutes after placing the order (but it was peak time on a Saturday night) to get our food but it was well worth the wait!!!! Oh how I wish I had had this place in Colorado!!! This is a must visit while in the area. Super healthy and delicious. Would have given five stars, but the wait was kinda long, understandably it was a Saturday night.

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    Excellent falafel platter - plenty of fresh veggies and warm and fluffy pita bread. Friendly and fast service. Great for lunch.

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    We come here every chance we get. Fresh, delicious, healthy food prepared and served by wonderful people.

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    1 year ago

    Best lamb gyro in Napa! Service is fast and they have a good selection of beer both can and draft.

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    So good! Would recommend if you like Mediterranean food. Still think about this place

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    Is it kosher?

    Not sure if it is kosher. But most of the dishes are halal which I recall may be acceptable as kosher

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    Hummus Bodega

    Hummus Bodega

    4.5
    (348 reviews)
    37.3 mi
    $$

    Best falafel in my life And very tasty everything thank…read moreyou Very nice place with delicious Israeli/Jewish food. We ordered the shawarma and hummus, and everything was fresh and well seasoned. The meat in the shawarma was juicy and not dry, and the hummus was very smooth and creamy, clearly made well. The portions are generous and very filling. The staff is friendly, service is quick, and the atmosphere is simple and cozy. A great spot if you're craving something tasty and satisfying from Middle Eastern cuisine. I'd definitely come back.

    If you're looking for an authentic Middle Eastern fix in the Richmond, **Hummus Bodega** is the…read morespot. The location on Geary is excellent--it has that perfect neighborhood "bodega" feel but with a polished, modern edge. ### The Vibe & Service The ambiance is casual and welcoming, and the service is consistently solid. It's the kind of place where the staff actually seems happy you're there. On a sunny San Francisco afternoon, their **alfresco seating** is the place to be. There's nothing quite like tearing into a warm pita while catching some rays on the sidewalk. ### The Food The "delicacies" here are the real deal: * **Hummus:** Incredibly smooth and rich. It's clearly the star of the show. * **Babaganoush:** Perfectly smoky and creamy. * **Falafel:** Crispy on the outside, vibrant green and fluffy on the inside--just how it should be. * **Pita:** Hands down some of the best in the city. It arrives warm, pillowy, and fresh. * **Salads:** Don't sleep on the sides. The Israeli salad and cabbage are crisp, fresh, and provide that necessary acidic bite to cut through the rich tahini and hummus. **Verdict:** Whether you're grabbing a quick lunch or lingering over a spread of small plates outside, this place delivers. High-quality, authentic flavors with a great community vibe. Definitely a staple in my SF rotation.

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    Our legend schnitzel challah
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    Pita Falafel with tahini
    Falafelle

    Falafelle

    4.7
    (928 reviews)
    53.9 mi
    $$

    Stopped by for a pita pocket with falafel and fried eggplant and it really hit the spot…read more The falafel was crispy on the outside and soft inside, not dry at all which is always the risk. The fried eggplant added a really nice flavor and texture, super soft and perfectly cooked. Everything together in the pita just worked. Fresh veggies, good sauces, and a solid balance without being too heavy. Portion was generous and filling. You can tell they're using fresh ingredients and putting some care into it, not just throwing it together. Nothing fancy, just really good, satisfying food. Definitely coming back for this again.

    This is a little take-out counter on Ralston. You can order your food ahead and the pick up…read more 1. Falafelle combo. This is a generously-sized combination plate with 6 falafel balls, hummus, tabbouleh, 2 dolmas, cabbage, beets, sauerkraut, roasted red bell peppers, salad, pickled turnips, sumac onions, pickled cucumbers, mild banana peppers, garbanzo beans, $16.45 total if you add pita, additional $1.25 to add baba ghannouj. The baba ghannouj is excellent and can be added as a topping (or order separately). The falafel and hummus are good (although the hummus starts to feel a little rich if you eat a lot of it. The beets are good. I should probably ask them to skip the tabbouleh, sauerkraut, and pickles next time because I don't eat those. This plate alone, along with pita bread, was enough to fill my 2 kids and me up. 2.Falafel salad, $18. 6 falafel balls with fattoush salad. This was very good! Dressed with just the right amount of tasty dressing. Good combination of a light-feeling salad with the heftier falafel. This dish alone was probably enough for myself and 1 kid. 3. Mango milk, $5.50. Delicious. Similar to a mango lassi but made with milk instead of yogurt, so it feels a bit lighter. The three of use shared this. Parking available in adjacent lots or on streets.

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    Delicia's Falafel

    Delicia's Falafel

    4.5
    (48 reviews)
    29.9 mi
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    I've only ever tried one thing from Delicia's but I love it so much, I don't really want to try…read moreanything else I usually see this booth at the Concord Farmer's Market (Tuesday mornings/afternoons and Thursday afternoons/evenings at Todos Santos Plaza). I always get the Spicy Falafel Spring Roll; it's fresh veggies (lettuce tomatoes avocado cucumber olives and more) and their yummy spicy falafel all wrapped up in a rice wrapper. But it's not the size of your typical spring rolls, this thing is the size of a super burrito! It also comes with a container of hot sauce and tahini sauce. It's soo filling and flavorful, my mouth is watering just thinking about it now! I recommend to request it to be double wrapped, it's a healthy amount of filling so one time it did burst open and it was a mess yo eat. It's $9 and I usually make two meals out of it, so it's honestly a really good deal! The people here are also super friendly and very aware of what's vegan and what's not. They take cash, card, and Apple Pay.

    I'm so glad at Kaiser they have farm's market and Delicia's Falafel is there. Couple of my…read morecoworkers told me about the Philly Cheesesteak and I tried, it's actually pretty good. It took about less than 10 mins under it my order was ready. I love the melted cheese on top of the meat and the french fries are nicely seasoned. It was very yummy, I do plan on trying other things on their menu.

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