We shared a pot of tea, the Chicken Soltani (which is a combination of one of each; Koobideh and…read moreKabob) Stuffed Grape Leaves, a Beef Koobideh Pita Wrap and Pistachio Baklava. All of it was great. I liked the wrap a lot more than I expected. It comes out long and skinny which I thought was funny at first BUT it actually makes it perfect to eat so every bite is even. I would definitely get that again. It was really good. The Chicken Kabob was my next favorite I would travel all the way back over to Pawtucket for it. I love Persian food so I couldn't wait to come here when I heard about it. It was exactly what I wanted. The staff are bilingual and the other guests that came here all spoke the same language as well. They both attended to our table regularly to check back in on us. It's a bit small in here. No restrooms in the front. It's like it used to be deli-cafeteria style but they dressed it up. It seems to be mostly a place to pick up take-away/to-go but it's still great though. I believe it was just street parking and not a lot but it's usually not hard to park in this area during the hours they are open since most of the businesses over here are like a bank and stuff that closes later. They had music on and music videos playing on the TVs for entertainment I can't wait to come back already! I already need more Chicken Kabob and another wrap

So, in the middle of the day on Easter Sunday the three of us decide we want to go out to eat, no…read morereservations, no pre-planning. After a quick YELP search, we called Shish Kabob who said they could accommodate us, so we headed right over. Once we got there, we were warmly greeted by the owner and his wife. The place was overall super comfortable and homey. we ordered an eggplant salad for an app with pita bread which was excellent and then for mains we ordered three different kabob platters: one ground chicken and beef, one lamb, and one chicken all came with rice and salad. I can only speak to the chicken kabob platter which was the only one that also came with a half lemon, and will say that it was overall delicious. The meat was well seasoned, the rice was warm and delicious and the salad was so good, that we got another big bowl to share. Overall Shish Kabob was a big win. We left with a takeout order of lentil and noodle soup along with a commitment to return in the future!

The food was so good I'm planning to go back tonight - just 2 nights after finding the place and…read moreeating the best beef shawarma I've had in a long time. The owner was an incredibly friendly and accommodating host and served up the food with a smile. The friendly regulars who were there added a nice touch to the experience. Great place!

Being in a pizza community group means I'm always craving pizza…read more Living on the north end of Providence, I have my fair share of choices. But there was one spot nearby I hadn't been to since November and it was high time I went back. That place is Zesty bites. They're located on that last stretch of Smith St before you cross over in North Providence. I always manage to find street parking in the front but there's more around the corner as well. Imad was in there cranking out a HUGE catering order! There were covered pans everywhere, ready and waiting for the client to come and pick up. But that didn't stop Imad from taking a moment to shake my hand and ask how I was doing lately. I didn't want to take up much of his time as his Friday night was just kicking off but he is genuinely a warm and friendly person, you can't help but smile when he smiles. I took home a Pesty Chicken, house pesto with turkey bacon, onions and chicken, plus a hefty slice of his gorgeous baklava. After my 5 minute drive home I got to it immediately. The pesto is herbaceous, salty from the Parmesan. The turkey bacon is not what you find Butterball making but rather, this was of a much higher quality and was an actual piece of sliced meat instead of a formed amalgamation of ground turkey. All of those ingredients sang while being supported by the incredible crust. I don't quite know how to describe it. It's light, fluffy, but crispy. Crunching into the crust scratched a part of my brain I didn't know needed it until I bit into this little slice of heaven! The baklava looked as good as it tasted. Sweet, spiced, and it had this deep flavor I can't quite put my finger on but it's probably top 3 best I've ever had. If you haven't visited Imad and his shop up over on Smith Hill, then you are missing out on a unique and delicious experience. 10/10, great pizza. Great food all around, no matter what you get you'll love it!

Aleppo Sweets is so much more than a place to eat - it is a beautifully decorated, serene retreat…read morethat feels made for lingering. It is the kind of place where you can meet friends, share a pot of tea, break bread & let the world slow down for a while. We started with a pot of black tea with fresh mint because, as they say, Syrians are ALL about TEA! It was perfectly balanced, not too strong, wonderfully refreshing, with just the right hint of fresh mint. A lovely way to ease into our meal. I ordered the hummus, an authentic Syrian version from the Akhtarini home. Silky pureed chickpeas blended with tahini, garlic, lemon & olive oil, served with warm Syrian bread. Simple, traditional & absolutely delicious. I also had the pepper & lamb fatayer, a popular Syrian street food, often eaten on the go, wrapped in paper. The softly baked bread was tender & flavorful, with small pieces of pepper & lamb seasoned with spices & olive oil. I loved the little "boat" shape & the spicy lamb spice topping. Hubby ordered the chicken shawarma wrap. A classic done right: flavorful marinated chicken, banana peppers, pickles & garlicky sauce wrapped in bread & grilled under a flatiron. He was very happy with his choice! What I loved the whole experience of Aleppo Sweets! The peaceful atmosphere, beautiful surroundings, welcoming feel & food that feels deeply connected to Syrian tradition & hospitality. Come hungry, stay awhile, order the tea & break bread with someone you love. Highly recommend. NOM NOM NOM #YUM

I'm absolutely in love with Aleppo Sweets. It's beautifully decorated and everything just looks…read morepicture perfect. It's super clean. The service is phenomenal. The ladies who are working when I visited last were just so lovely and even gave me some food to take home for free because I mentioned that I had wanted to try it and was going to come next time to do so. Totally unexpected and such a kind gesture and the food was amazing. Everything I ordered was delicious from the ginger, mint and cardamom tea pot to the traditional cheese boats. The different types of baklava were delicious and they use a lot of pistachios which I am a big fan of. I really enjoyed the lentil soup, it had good flavor and my friend really liked her hummus. This is such a great spot and I definitely need to get myself here more. It does only have street parking, but we were able to find parking in the area pretty easily without having to walk too far. They do close fairly early at 8 PM so make sure you get there with plenty of time. You do bus your own table, so that's just a reminder for folks to not leave your items on the table. Highly recommend!

Really great food! Loved the salad and atmosphere and definitely would go back. Parking can be a…read morechallenge - just a head's up

They tried to serve my 15-year-old son a huge glass of Corona rimmed with about three ounces of…read moresalt, and then insisted that was what he had ordered. Okay, fine. No big deal. I ordered a falafel platter and got a hummus platter. Okay, fine. I'll just eat that. They forgot literally every single thing my daughter had ordered--from the drink to the meal--essentially not even realizing she was there. Weird at best. And then the waitress tried to persuade me to pay her in cash. There was a screaming baby around the corner, surrounded by people smoking hookahs. The owner kept begging me to come join them, but it just didn't feel right at the time. He really, really wanted me to smoke. And I'm not sure why. I liked the Whitney Houston "I'm Your Baby Tonight" poster by the handwashing station. And the beef shawarma was okay, I guess.

Been coming here since the pizza was 5$!!!…read more So a few years! Great pizza I recommend to everyone in the area

I love ordering take out from Baba Ghannooj they never disappoint!! The food is always tasty, our…read moreorder is correct and made in a timely manner. The owner and workers here greet you with a smile and are always friendly!! I love to order beef shawarma with a side of French fries. I don't know what brand fries they order, but they are delicious, I could eat them every day!! When you take a bite it's like eating mashed potatoes in French fry form. I order them every time, I can't say enough about them!! Try this asap!!

Awesome lunch spot. Incredible flavors and exceptional service…read more Got the 3 way combo wrap , hummus and fries. Wrap- I could eat that every day. Huge portions with all the right flavors. I didnt make any substitutions and I'm glad I didn't. Hummus- so good- recommendation is to get double the bread. We had so much left over and nothing to dip it with. Fries- were good but we took them to a nearby park and they didn't hold up. That's on us- but the flavor was good. This will definitely be a stop next time I'm in town.

Driving through town. This place was recommended to us by a Brown University student. Being gluten…read morefree, I always have to check on ingredients wherever we go, so I was a little apprehensive, when ordering, but still, the food was really good. I got the chicken plate and gyro plate, which came with 3 sauces. The guy at the counter put the plates together right in front of the glass counter, so i could see everything going in. He asked me with each item if I wanted it -- lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, pepperoncini, olives, etc. I asked about the parsley greens and he mentioned they have gluten in them, so he clearly knew his ingredients and was steering me well. But it also caught me off guard -- most restaurants have no idea about gluten and I'm used to having to check everything myself, so there was a mismatch between his obvious knowledge and how rushed I felt trying to keep up and make decisions. Kind of annoyed me, even though I appreciated that he knew what he was talking about. Otherwise people were nice. We took food to go so didn't experience the ambiance but it seemed nice inside.

So Foo loves to go to the Hill. In the morning a get an espresso from Roma and the go over to…read moreTony's Colonial for a Copocolo sandwich for lunch. "Hey, Foo, where you been?" "Foo been around, just chilling!" "Well, what will you have?" asked Mr. Service with a smile! "Capocolo sandwich with provolone, vinegar peppers and some burrata." "Coming right up Foo!" And boy was that sammie good. I sat outside of Tony's with my chums, Paulie, Christopher, Silvio and Junior. We just talked about how to avoid the Feds. It was a good time on the Hill!

Such an iconic part of rhode island. Parking can be challenging but if you go on off times, its…read moremanageable.Good food depending on where you go and you cant go wrong with a stop at any of the Italian markets.

This place is amazing and a unique experience in Providence. As far as I know, Tel Aviv is the…read moreonly place in Providence where cigars are allowed in a restaurant! They have great decks on two floors, and multiple large screen TV's - very cool friendly vibe - this place is great. The co-managers Jack and Adam are outstanding, know their stuff, and lead a great team. The servers are all friendly and attentive. Once a week the restaurant throws a midweek Cigar Dinner that is the best deal in town - two premium cigars and a high-end 3-course dinner for just $50 bucks! Sometimes they charge a little more if the cigars are super crazy premium, but believe me it is a great deal, and they deserve the cigar community's full support! ***VIP*** IMO We need to keep places like this alive and successful - unlike difficult and puritanical Massachusetts, where cigar bars are discouraged - this place is outstanding. Jack and Adam do a great job running the place - a great location. FYI - Jack ran Cigar Masters on Exchange Street in Providence and is a true professional and it shows - he relocated and merged with Tel Aviv and I think it was a mix made in heaven - a little more casual - a better location, great decks on the water in a roomier place! I brought my wife's uncle here for his 70th b day a couple months ago on a Saturday night, and he absolutely loved it! He loved the hockey game, but wanted to leave early so he could come back for another scotch and a stogie!

Friendly and quick service. Food is good and the cigar selection is solid. Feels like a cozy…read moreneighborhood spot but not crowded.

The best place to visit on Fed Hill. Joe the owner is always so welcoming and hospitable, treating…read moreyou like family the minute you walk in. Miguel the bartender is a genius behind the bar and his espresso martinis are out of this world. Food is phenomenal every single time I eat here, and I always leave stuffed and happy. Such a welcoming atmosphere.

I stopped by for an app and drink hang out with a friend. Had no issues getting a table, and our…read moreserver was friendly and efficient. The food was fine, although the salmon was a bit overly charred for my taste. The croutons and cheese in the caesar salad were different. As for the drinks, the flavors didn't seem balanced and were too sweet - and I like sweet drinks. Overall, not a bad experience. I like the ambiance here.

Welcome addition the the neighborhood. They have a great selection of middle eastern food. I always…read moreget the tabouli salad and chicken. They also sell giant slices of pizza, it's a great quick lunch. In my opinion prices are fair, at the time of this review a slice (which is really like 2 slices) was $4. I mean that's almost gas station slice prices, except this is top notch pie. I have not ordered a large pie from them yet but I plan on it's next time I do a pizza night.

Had the lamb shawarma wrap and hummus, and they were delish! Looking forward to trying out the…read morerest of their menu.