The inside was beautiful- they weren't out of anything and the dining area looked well put…read moretogether. The food was so good and healthy as well, YES it is more expensive than Chipotle, but with everything combined it was worth every red cent that I paid. I even bought a cookie, which I know I'd never do if I was at a Chipotle.

Woke this place ! Little pricey ! Food pretty good ! I Order…read morethe chicken as a protein ! I Wes pretty good until I bit into some raw chicken . I was very shocked because all the other chicken was over cooked ! I even swallowed it before I knew it was raw ! Wow ! I wrote about three weeks ago and no reply ! I think they mixed batches of chicken in together ! I just wis this doesn't happen again .

If you enjoy Turkish food this place is one of our favorites. It's been our kids' first choices…read moresince they were little and has remained as such into young adulthood. Service is good and ambiance simple. Worth a stop just off the downtown mall.

I tend to go here with family when we visit Charlottesville and have other things to do in town…read more(catch a UVA game, movie, etc.). Even when they were very busy, the wait for a seat is rather short. It's mainly four-top seats but they can push together tables as needed. There's music always playing and not a lot of padding to soften noise so I'd call the location "average" loud. Downtown Charlottesville doesn't really do free parking. You can park at the next corner in open parking to the left or paid parking to the right. But we're talking $2 or so, not a bank-breaking experience and with lots of shopping across the street it's worth staking out a spot and then walking the area. What I like: The food is tasty. The appetizers are solid. There's a large enough menu that you can always try something new. And the portions are ample enough to share. What I'm not so fond of: The waitstaff spend a lot of time at the front scrolling on their phones. They aren't too keen on refilling your drinks either. I say this as someone who has eaten here about a dozen times. Also, I don't normally mind cameras, but there are enough blinking lights on cameras to make it feel more like a jewelry store than a restaurant. That said, if you are not in a hurry, want some good food in solid portions, and plan to do some shopping or window shopping downtown, this has been my go-to place for years.

First of all, know that Babylon is a market that happens to make delicious food. There are about 4…read moresmall tables inside and several more outside. As far as a Middle Eastern market it's pretty typical. They make the best of the shelf space by stocking them to the max. If you've never spent time in the Middle East then it may seem cluttered, but this is normal for this type of store. There were 4 of us and we ate inside. The absolute stars of Babylon are the food and the people. The gentlemen working were very helpful with the menu and super attentive to anything we might need. They're from Kurdistan and were all very very nice. The food was wonderful. We got 2 large sample platters, large hummus, and a small tabbouli salad. One of the gentlemen heard me telling my friends how they make the Saj bread, within minutes he brought out a large fresh Saj for them to try. It was hot and amazing. All the meat on the platter had great flavor. The rice was delicious, flavorful, and extremely plentiful. The hummus was good. The tabbouli was very fresh with a nice citrus flavor. The platter came with falafel, Saj, sauces, small cups of lentil soup, plates of pickled veggies (2 types of cabbage, jalapeños), along with olives, onion, cucumbers, and lettuce. The fresh baklava was absolutely amazing. To cut the sweetness they gave us some delicious black tea to finish the meal. We all loved Babylon and will be going back whenever we're in the area.

I was driving through Harrisonburg VA and stopped at Babylon for authentic kurdish kebab. This was…read morethe best experience, food was great and hospitality was amazing. I will go to this place again for sure.

My bf and I came to Natalie's on a Sunday for dinner within the last 30min before closing. Since…read morevisiting in 2020 they have now moved to Forest Hill and have new management. We were starving and knew what we wanted. They were very accepting and welcoming and sat us down. Since we were the only ones on a quiet Sunday, it was almost like a private dinner! Very romantic. The owner shared w us some details of the move and how their current spot used to be a bank, so awesome! We started w the grape leaves, babagounush and tabouleh which were SO fresh and delicious! The tabouleh was zestier w more lemon, which is how I like it and the rice in the grape leaves matched perfectly. The baba was PERFECT bc we could taste the smoked eggplant and savored every biteThen we split a shawarma dish which came w rice and pickled onions; SOOOO goood! Everything was cooked to perfection and super fresh! So grateful for the owner and our server and being welcomed even on a slower night, I'll be back!

Today a friend and visited Natalie's for the first time. We were very pleased either our…read moreexperience. The food was excellent and service was very attentive. The decor was attractive. We started by sharing a hot Mezze platter that included falafel, beef kibbeh, cheese rolls, brussel sprouts, and house-made pickles. For the our main course I had the beef shawarma wrap and my friend had the chicken shawarma wrap. Both were delicious as were the Za'atar fries. The wraps are large enough that we were each able to bring home a half of our wraps and fries. We learned on our visit that Natalie's has a new owner. We had selected Natalie's because they "believe in building and strengthening communities by creating spaces where people of all abilities can thrive and grow in the workplace." I hope the new owner will continue this mission.

Delicious food, great service, beautiful ambiance. We arrived just before closing but still got…read moreseated and served without any rush which was wonderful.

AMBIANCE We came in with reservation for a dinner with…read morefriends one evening. The place is easy enough to get to and we found parking luckily on the street. We strolled in, gave our name for reservation, and were swiftly seated in the back of the restaurant behind the bar area. It was a comfortable setting for dinner with most of the dining room in a pleasantly quiet a bit dark in a warm way but good enough for conversation and relaxing atmosphere for chilling out. FOOD We started with the housemade rosemary focaccia bruschetta ($14), and were recommended to order two servings for our table of four... so we did. About 10 minutes later, the appetizer arrived and the focaccia was a nice way to begin the meal, and was surpised it wasn't pre-cut but it was fine to cut it at the table with the cheese and share...it tasted good but was not especially remarkable for what you'd expect (forgot to take a photo) For our entrées, we ordered the grilled branzino ($39)...a bit overly oily for me, the fish of the night ($39), coastal tagliatelle ($28), and spaghetti pomodoro ($23). The dishes were solid portion and generally enjoyable. I suppose I expected more of a WOW that I didn't get from the menu options or the service...probably didn't help we were seated next to a large and very loud group in the back. Overall, the food was fine and satisfying, though nothing stood out enough to make the meal especially memorable. We skipped dessert. SERVICE Service was acceptable and kept the meal moving, but it did not add much to the overall experience... Overall, this was an okay Italian spot with a comfortable ambiance and a solid selection of dishes, but it did not quite deliver the exceptional food or memorable experience expected from a well-raved restaurant that others had hyped up. I personally wouldn't visit this spot again in the area for Italian food, knowing that there are spots nearby with warmer service and more interesting menu options....so this rating is relative to those spots.

Love love love! One of my favorite chains in cville. Falafels are awesome and I love their Roots…read moresodas. You can't visit without getting the pita chips. Anyone who says Mezeh is better is legit rage baiting me.

Placed a pick up order for my daughter who is a fan of CAVA and this location,…read more Parking can be challenging with it being tight. The strip has ABC store beside it. The order was placed in the pick up area. It was ready within 10 minutes. The two staff I interacted with were both helpful and friendly. Most of the pick ups were UVA students. The dining room was pretty busy and looked clean. Trash containers were within their boundaries. CAVA offers healthier options and good quality.

First and foremost, the food was incredible. All proteins seasoned very well and came out hot, with…read morehuge portions. Service was excellent as well, very welcoming staff. Brought us some warm bread and olive oil for free while we were waiting. Thanks for the great meal, will definitely be returning!

Had my eye on this spot for a while, but hadn't pulled the trigger until recently…read more 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.

The restaurant is extremely clean, you walk in and you are greeted and shown to your seat. The…read moreserver was extremely pleasant, helpful with recommendations and funny. I do recommend the dessert sampler to finish off your dinner(yum). So, stop in to this unassuming location and taste the deliciousness of this eatery and their pleasant staff. Let me know what you think of the dessert sampler

You will notice there's no photo attached to this review…read more.. That's because my salad did not survive long enough for a picture. The Lebanese Salad was so simple, but so good!. Delightfully fresh and filling. Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, sliced red onions, chickpeas, dill, mint, a bit of lemon and some olive oil... and I got mine topped with a generous portion of gyro meat. Absolutely amazing. The gyro meat was tender and flavorful, and the lemon and herbs in the dressing gave the salad an extra brightness and freshness that made the whole thing so delightful. I didn't think it was possible to enjoy a simple salad so much. I'm sitting outside of the restaurant right now seriously deciding if I want to go back in and order one more to take home.

I had this place like 8 years ago and I could not remember the name of it because we went in a whim…read morelooking for find while are a conference! But! I found it again! Fabulous! Delish authentic options to eat for sure but the people The people who work there so kind just like the last time I was there. In a world of people that seem to be getting nastier and nastier, THIS place is a gem! Service and Food!

Quaint bakery with a hot food bar, deli, dessert rack and small market. It was clean and organized…read more First time there, so of course I needed help and they were very willing to help. I think you can get a combo meal with two sides on most of their entree items. I got a spinach and feta and chicken fatayers, which is like a giant bread pocket with filling inside. I enjoyed it, very flavorful. I think if I wanted it again, I need to be in the mood and have the craving for it. Their hummus was tasty, but not as thick as I like my hummus to be. It's good, just the texture got me. Their tabbouleh was amazing. Also bought a pistachio baklava which was incredible. Never had that flavor and this will be the biggest reason I return to their bakery. Very fulfilling lunch. Thank you for the experience!

Food is made to order! I got the chicken shawarma. It was pretty solid. It's a casual place, there…read moreis seating inside + out. I appreciated that fries were only a $1.99 up charge & they were seasoned very well!

The owner and his kid are very kind and really do hope this business does well. I watched a…read morecustomer spill some of their drink today and right away they insisted on cleaning it themselves and to not worry about anything and watched his son bring out the mop within a minute. Very little thing here but the little things are what make a great place! Always love to see when a restaurant takes care of their customers! Aside from the exceptional service, the beef shawarma sandwich was very delicious! It wasn't as big as Haifa in Falls Church but for $8.50, that's an absolute steal! And if you wanted fries the up-charge was only $2...I'll definitely be back!! There is a small parking lot to the corner of the place which is also nice as the actual building is on a main road