From the address, I expected a hole-in-the-wall but it's…read morewas really very nice. Felt like dining rather than merely eating out. I was only familiar with three of what we ordered so: Branzino - as good as any I've ever had. And as an option it was served filleted, so we didn't have to cope with the head and tail ; Hummus - better than any I've ever had; Wine - outstanding Cote de Rhone by the glass! A bit expensive but well worth it. As for the rest, I am not familiar with Lebanese food so I don't know what it should taste like but everything was absolutly delicious. The grilled calamari was really good but I prefer the regular fried. The Kibbeh Nayeh was amazing with a garlic whip that was out of this world. The Fatteh was incredible, who knew eggplant could taste so good. Seray will become one of our regular places.

We came for dinner on a weekend a bit earlier so the restaurant wasn't too busy for the first part…read moreof our meal but certainly filled up. Our server was a highlight. He was hilarious but not invasive and very helpful with recommendations on dishes and portion sizes. Was excited to try the dips but was really underwhelmed by the muhammara - pepper only no nutty taste. The labneh was fine. The bread was also just mediocre. The meats were a highlight - we liked everything on the grilled platter and the lamb shank was cooked well and flavorful. We also tried a special dish of sea bass over risotto - wouldn't order again.

Went here with my husband for our anniversary, and had a gift card. We chose outdoor seating…read morewithout seeing it, I had previously seen pictures of the inside and assumed the outdoor vibes would be just as fun and vibey. I was very wrong. It was literally in the alley, and was giving Covid setup. Definitely would not recommend the outdoor area to anyone. There was no music, the decor was fine but again, looked very subpar and you could tell everyone else that arrived and sat outside after us had the same thoughts. Now to the food. I will say all of it was good, but for the price? I could find another Middle Eastern adjacent restaurant in DC for less money. It was a little outrageous in my opinion. We did choose the tawle experience. The dips with good, and came with endless flatbread. But it was interesting how some of the portions were huge and then others felt like they were skimping. We got huge portions of pickled vegetables and a giant salad, but then when it came to the shrimp kabobs we ordered, we got 5 pieces of shrimp. I will say the steak portion we chose we large, but then again for dessert, it was just a half mason jar size of a chocolate mousse to split...It was just interesting. Several of the staff knew it was our anniversary and they could've given maybe an additional dessert or a glass of champagne but nothing. Again for a restaurant of this caliber, you would just expect more. I say all of this to say, we did have a gift card that covered most of our $300+ meal. But if I were going without that, I would've been even more disappointed. I know people have raved about this place for years, but the original chefs have changed, and I'm understanding more why they've lost their Michelin star. It was good/fine but was far from exceptional.

There's still technically 2 months left before 2026 ends, but I think this may be the best meal…read moreI've had this year. What an incredible spontaneous hangout and surprise by my friend that lead to this memorable meal! Thank you, again Not only was the beet borani beautiful, the sweetness of the beet mixed with the garlic and rosemary paired very well with the warm and fluffy bread. The fire kissed asparagus are the best asparagus I've ever had in my life. The char was perfect and allowed the asparagus to be the best version of itself. The bed of both cream and herb sauce it laid on top of gave it other dimensions of flavored when paired. It was good on its own or eaten with the other protein dishes we ordered. The chicken shish taouk was juicy, well seasoned and very good with the toum! The seared scallops were the biggest, sweetest and my favorite dish of the night (though I 100% would say everything we got was so so good). The natural sweetness of the scallops paired with the various sauces were delightful. The serpent drink had a sour but creamy foam texture that was fun to sip on throughout the meal. Shout out to Nari, our server sharing her love of garlic and giving us a sample of the carrot havuc which did not taste like carrots at all but more of this light almost sweet potato-like dip with a fun crunch from the crispy onions & for compting our turkish coffee gelato, which was strong and creamy and best way to end the meal.

I was in Washington D.C. for the weekend and tried this amazing Mediterranean place for lunch. My…read morefriend who recommended this place has been obsessed with the food here and I can totally see why. We ordered mushroom kapnista, Halloumi pide, zaatar pide, htipiti and everything was so delicious. I'm not sure if I enjoyed the combination of dates and mushrooms together but really loved the smoky mushroom by itself. I was also very impressed with the Zaatar pide, it was cheesy and delicious. For desert we ordered greek yogurt with apricot and it was probably the best thing we tried here. The ambience is classy and they have ample of seating space. The overall meal didn't cost us as much as I thought it was, the prices were fairly reasonable!

Came here on a Friday early evening with a friend, got the:…read more- soujouk pide: tasty soujouk sausage and a good amount of it, chewy pide crust - scallops: 3 scallops on the plate with yogurt, quite tasty! Scallops were cooked just right. - kebab platter with lamb, kofte, chicken and adana kebabs served with tomato, onion and garlic toum: super tasty meats, really enjoyed every single one of them. Juicy and flavorful! So much food too, and the toums were delicious too. The ongoing free hot, fresh pita was amazing as well. Great service, sat outside under heat lamps which was awesome. Really enjoyed the experience here! Quite pricey though.

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 took my friend to Ilili to celebrate her birthday. The food was pretty mid, but the ambiance,…read moreaesthetics, and customer service were elite!

This is probably the best Lebanese restaurant in the DC area. It has a beautiful ambience, a very…read moreextensive and varied menu (which includes numerous classic Lebanese dishes), and the service is great. My daughter has some food allergies and our server helped guide us through the menu as to what she could safely eat and made sure that certain modifications were made. We definitely will be back.

Came back to Ammoora because it is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Baltimore with great…read morefood. The service was attentive throughout our meal, and every dish arrived beautifully plated with great attention to detail.

We had a wonderful birthday dinner at Ammoora. It's in the complex with the Ritz Residences and…read morethere is valet parking for $15 which they add to your check which is very convenient. The dining room and lounge are beautiful and spacious and the staff were so nice and welcoming. The manager came to welcome us and brought me a free drink of my choice to celebrate. I had the date infused old fashioned which was fabulous. The kids had delicious mocktails and the other cocktails were fabulous as well. We had the appetizer platter which comes with a bunch of dips and fresh warm pita bread and the burrata. All amazing. Then we had a variety of entrees. The favorites were the eggplant, lamb shank and branzino but everything was great. We tried a variety of desserts as well. Favorites were the raspberry sorbet, the lemon curd and the one with cotton candy. It's not cheap by any means but for a special occasion it's definitely worth it!

I wasn't feeling well today, so I went to Fettoosh for harira soup. It was warm, flavorful, and…read morejust the light, balanced meal I wanted. I've been here many times and have tried almost every vegetarian dish. I've enjoyed them all, especially the zalouk. I've also visited with a Moroccan friend, who says the food is authentic. The service is always excellent and personal. Every visit feels like being welcomed as a special guest. The food is great quality for the price, and the mint tea and baklava are delicious too. I'm always happy to come back.

Hole-in-the-wall Moroccan restaurant with a very gregarious owner…read more Make you buy bottle water instead of serving tap water, which I think may be illegal I came here for dinner with my wife, mom, and friend, and, while my mom enjoyed her bastilla, the rest of us were all fairly underwhelmed by our dishes. We did enjoy the mint tea however.

Stopped here on a trip through the area. Very popular, talked to several 'regulars' who lov the…read moreplace& advised us on their favorite foods here. Pretty big inside, order at counter + they bring it to you. Very popular, continuous stream of carryout customers as well. Pleasant helpful staff. Hubbie got a meat& rice plate while I got a Shwarma sandwich, plus a dessert that was recommended by a friendly regular customer. It was all good, pretty reasonable cost. I would return, and like to try more of their food.

Raouche Combo Platter The combo platter was certainly…read morebountiful, which I appreciated! The portion size was generous and felt appropriate for the price. Unfortunately, while the platter delivered on quantity, it fell short on flavor. The beef was cooked well-done, leaving it tough and dry. There wasn't an option to select a preferred cooking temperature when ordering, so I'm not sure there's a way around that. The chicken arrived with a beautiful golden exterior that looked promising, yet the meat inside was disappointingly dry. The kufta suffered a similar fate, having been overcooked to the point of being dry and hard. Overall, the meats lacked the tenderness and flavor I was hoping for. The rice, however, was prepared well, and I particularly enjoyed the slivered almonds sprinkled on top. I selected the side salad, which featured fresh, crisp vegetables. The vinaigrette was quite tangy, a little more than I personally prefer. Overall, the portions were generous, and the ingredients in the salad were fresh. Unfortunately, the lack of seasoning and consistently overcooked meats made for a disappointing meal. While this place didn't feed my soul, perhaps it feeds yours?

Representing November 2023 in my scrapbook series is Cedars of Lebanon. On Saturday, November 18,…read more2023, I had 1st of 2 dates with a woman who lived in Lanham. We met that Saturday morning at New Deal Cafe for coffee. Date was going well, and we went to lunch in this center here. Wow, this was amongst the best Mediterranean I've had. I got a platter with rice, meat, & more. I don't remember the exact specifics, but I remember I thought it was excellent. Staff was nice too. It's a pretty small place, but we were comfortable in this as Saturday lunch business wasn't too busy. Conclusion with this woman & a better new era: As for this woman & our 2nd date, we met for lunch near where I live on a rainy Sunday of Thanksgiving weekend (See my 5-star review of Notos in Maryland City). She was from Indonesia, here working for a family, and said the host family was moving to California next week. I said how crappy that was as you just got to Maryland in October. So, there was no future with this woman. Incidentally, a little more than 2 months later was my first date with my girlfriend of now about 2.7 years, which has been great.

The Cedars of Lebanon is an easily-overlooked cafe right on the corner of the Old Greenbelt…read moreShopping Center which is a lovely hidden gem. I spent every summer in this town, growing up, and I never discovered this restaurant until a precious friend brought me here a few years ago. It's a dated, though efficient, and charming, cafe with fresh dishes you might love. Firstly, if you plan on having lunch here on a Monday, make sure you are able to finish by 2:45 since they close by 3pm. All other days, they are open past 8pm. We started with the sweet potato soup despite the fact that the reviews for the lentil soup here are the highest. Yes! If it's featured: get it! The turmeric and coconut milk make this soup delightful. The herbs made it so fresh and there was just the right amount of sweetness and gentle heat. Parsley really adds to this recipe and I'm not usually a fan of this herb. The pitas are soft, thin and light. Love them. We needed to order more. I've never had such paper-thin pitas. Yum! I love love love the hummus, here. It is nothing short of divine. The flavors are fabulous and deeply complex. You can really taste the tahini. The olive oil is mild and delicious. I exclaimed, "the hummus was the best ever." And then 5 minutes later, I read a review by Yelper James H. where he says it's the best ever and, "... this hummus at Cedars of Lebanon might have ruined all other hummus for me forever." While I've had similar swooning feelings over the hummus at Lebanese Taverna in Tyson's Corner, this hummus is at least a top contender if not the metro DC area's hummus winner. The cucumber mint yogurt salad is nice, cold and refreshing. You can really taste the mint. I would order this yogurt salad with every meal. The falafel pizza is unusual and fresh. Straight away-- you can taste the tahini, parsley and couscous. The dough is grainy and natural. And there are radishes on this falafel pizza: not overpowering. For the $9 or so pricepoint, this dish is a true labor of love. To prep all of these vegetables, even with food processors, must take time. How novel of a dish! Put the yogurt salad on this pizza. You will thank me. And I only did it because I was watching someone else slather it on. There were at least 12 desserts on the menu. Meow. If we weren't so full of pita, hummus, tahini and fresh veggies, we certainly would love to taste a few of these. As well as the Turkish coffee, with an authentic ceramic and metal carafé presentation.

What an amazing surprise. Came in for work, hungry, and found Mejana right next to the Residence…read moreInn. Started with Kibbeh Niyah...which is one of my favorite dishes. Followed that up with the Mejana Grill, which had samples of 3 kebabs. Waitstaff was very nice. Highly recommend giving it a try.

It's alright. I…read morereally like that there IS a Lebanese restaurant in this section of Arlington and they have a vegetarian menu. The dip sampler was small samples. We got the halloumi as well, which can't go wrong with cheese, honey, and dates. Service was good. Ambiance - there's outdoor and indoor seating and you can always find a seat. It's not loud and they have booths.