So happy we decided to stop here for dinner. My family and I were headed to Towson for a franchised…read moreexperience when we saw the highly rated but physically nondescript Villagio Cafe. Villagio is of the cadre of restaurants bringing other worlds to homes in America. Mr girls had never had Persian food but the basmati rice and flavorful tender kebabs were familiar. We loved the hummus and mast-o-khyar, the Anneslie family tour entree and the saffron pistachio ice cream. We even took an extra order home. Will absolutely be back, and highly recommend. Or server was attentive, kind and helpful. The ambiance was intimate, clean and cozy!

Some of the best Persian food I've ever had! First, ambiance was fantastic in the restaurant. Nice…read morelighting, good service. The restaurant is on the smaller side but not so much that you're breathing down the next tables neck. The appetizer sampler cost $20 and was a fantastic sharing option for friends - came with fresh oven baked bread that was refilled free of charge. I especially loved their hummus. I ordered the Koobideh Kebab (ground beef), which was tender, juicy, and large. The rice also was light and flavorful. I only wish the dish came with a few veggies on the side and some tzatziki sauce but you can ask (and probably pay) for it. My friends enjoyed their salmon and lamb kebab. I tried my husbands Fessenjan, a sweet and sour chicken stew. It was sweet and delicious and came in a large portion and with rice. All in all, a fantastic place! Only tricky part can be parking, but there's metered street parking up front and free neighborhood parking nearby.

Great authentic food, family owned. Great service and hospitality. Fluffy rice and tender kebabread more

Was having a falafel craving so I looked around and Falafel House got good reviews and was close…read more Stopped in at lunchtime and no line. Ordered a falafel pita and it was ready in 5-10 minutes. Came with hot sauce on the side. Pita was good but could have used more falafel. Hot sauce was the best and I was dipping every bite before eating. Nice people and good Sammy.

** 10 Year Review Update **…read more It had been many moons since I've visited this place until a few weeks ago. I visited a few weeks ago, and again this past weekend. Inexpensive street parking as well as convenient garage parking near. Upon entry SUPER CROWDED. College students and young adults everywhere. Despite the heavy crowds, there manages to always be a seat for my party, the employees are fantastic, and the food continues to be delicious. On 3'13'2026, I visited w GodSis, and was assisted by Kyle. Kyle had a big personality and was very pleasant. Collectively, we ordered the following. HH-House Wine (White) - Amazing as usual. HH-House Wine (Red/ White) - Refreshing Broccoli - Came out cold, sent back for hot broccoli. HH-Steamed Shrimp - Plentiful and yum. HH-Grilled Lamb Chops - Tender, well plated, savory. HH-Thai Chili Wings - Amazing flavor, great texture and temp. Fries - Ok. Room temp. HH- Spinach and Artichoke Dip - Very good. Plentiful. Yup, I'll surely return to hang out w the future if tomorrow.

Me and my crews first time dining at 7 West Bistro Grille. There's plenty of seating here. Also,…read morethe bathrooms are clean. 7WBG is opened 7 days a week for lunch & dinner! Known for our warm service and family-friendly vibes, we serve up a medley of classic + modern dishes with bold Mediterranean flair. From signature lamb chops and Maryland crab cakes to tapas and fresh seafood--there's something for everyone! Weekend Brunch is ON every Saturday & Sunday, 11AM-3PM. Bottomless Mimosas & Bloody Marys await! They offer an extensive wine list and rotating draughts and specialty cocktails. If you're ever in the area...GET SOME!!!!!

I find the food wonderful and plentiful. The atmosphere is very laid back and the servers don't…read morerush you. Plus I love that it is BYOB!!

Pleasantly pleased with my first Persian experience…read more Just off Joppa Road no the eastern edge of Towson is a massive complex built just for shops. In the sea of massage parlors, tanning salons, and laundromats is a Orchard Market & Cafe, serving up authentic Persian cuisine for 35+ years and counting. Had the fam visiting sis in nearby Pikesville. When we come down she always picks somewhere off the beaten path, something unique. This visit was no exception. Having never tried Persian food, I was excited to try something completely new. In this case, it was new yet also familiar. It's kind of like a mix between Indian and Mediterranean. You've got your assortment of stews and grilled meats infused with saffron, cardamom, and turmeric served of course with a side of basmati rice. The Mediterranean influence can be seen in their homemade hummus and use of fresh fruit and vegetables. There is perhaps no better example than the Mango Pear Salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, mango, pear, Bulgarian feta and pomegranate vinaigrette. If you're feeling up for some true Persian fusion, you can't go wrong with Spicy Kermani Beef, which features succulent filet mignon sauteed with mushrooms and pepperoncinis in a zesty tomato garlic curry sauce. Everything in that brief description is right up my alley, and usurpingly the meal did not disappoint. Service was on point from start to finish, the finish being a tall glass of Persian saffron ice cream. Now this was truly a first for me, as I've never had anything like this in my life. The taste can be described as earthy, slightly floral and very aromatic. Rosewater adds the floral notes, while the saffron gives it the signature golden-yellow color and luxurious scent. Definitely a one-of-a-kind flavor that I highly suggest trying. The dining room is cozy with some neat pieces of art resembling ancient Middle Eastern artifacts adorning the walls. All in all I'm glad we got to try cuisine that doesn't have much representation in this neck of the woods.

Five stars is not enough! This was a conversation stopping chow-down experience. Excellent food,…read moregreat friendly and responsive service, and a wonderful family atmosphere. We had take-out shawarma in pitas with all sorts of Israeli salads. You get to pick five and two sauces if you'd like. The fries were an excellent addition to the pita and alone with their awesome spicy mayo. We can't wait to come back again to try something else! It is clear that the guys at Yesh not only earned their superior reviews and unanimous word-of-mouth reputation, but that they are committed to keeping it up by delivering high quality, authentic, and truly fantastic food!

Sandwiches are always fresh and satisfying. The Schawarma is made to order, and 1 or 2 fresh…read moreskewers per day. Great salads and pickled salads. It is kosher, so it's closed on Saturdays.

As a lover of Greek food, I was so excited to try their menu for Baltimore Winter Restaurant week…read more They were offering unlimited mezzedes (small plates) for $45. My experience was very underwhelming. The positives: I liked that there is a parking lot across the street specifically for the restaurant because street parking is very limited. We were greeted and seated right away. Our server was nice and tried her best to be attentive even though the kitchen was so backed up and moving at a snails pace. The pita bread was delicious. The desserts were great. My favorites were the baklava and loukoumades. Really the only dessert I didn't care for was the chocolate rum and roses cake because I'm not a big rose fan because it has the tendency of overpowering the other flavors in certain treats. The negatives: The kitchen was very slow at getting things out, even though the restaurant wasn't packed. Aside from the desserts, I didn't care for the food. The biggest issue was everything was lukewarm by the time we received it at our table. The hummus was just ok. The bread was great alone. The Greek village salad had way more feta than anything else and needed more oil and vinegar. The spanakopita was ok but some batches came out burnt but they were never hot. The Cyprus meatballs were so burnt that we couldn't even eat them. The lamb and beef dip was too salty. The stuffed grapes leaves were just ok. The macaronia tou fournou had the potential to be really good but it was not warm enough. I want to believe it was just a bad night and maybe their food is better outside of restaurant week but I'm afraid to try again and be disappointed. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be returning.

Cypriana was quite a treat. We had a reservation and were immediately seated. There are two…read moredifferent seating areas. One is more of an expected dining room, and the other is a table space near the bar. We were seated in the latter section. I will say this was my only minor complaint. It seems like they want to be an upscale dining experience, but the presence of TVs playing sports is killing the vibe. However, the service and food by far compensated for that. Carolyn (I believe was her name) was our server, and she was just fantastic. She was pleasant and attentive. My daughter and I split four of the mezzedes, and I ordered the mushroom soup and she ordered a side of lemon potatoes. My favorite dish was the wood-fired olives. Simple, but so very good. She loved the halloumi so much, we got a second order (it is a super small serving). The spanikopita, on the other hand, was quite large and meant for sharing. We're vegetarian and found the options both bountiful and delectable. While it is a bit on the pricey end of the spectrum, I'd say it's worth it.

I've loved Baba Halal since the food truck started making the rounds. Now that they have two…read morepermanent locations, one in Towson and one in Annapolis, the falafel is still the best. Large balls with a slight crunch and lists of soft green blended chickpea And spice. Baba was working Sunday training up new staff.

The service was pretty slow, but the falafel was to die for. Perfectly crunchy outside and pillowy…read moreinside, and great flavor. The white sauce, which is essentially a thinner tzatziki sauce, was a nice touch and the rice and salad were good too. I had been in the mood for falafel for a while and this definitely satisfied my craving.

I rate it 5/5 as a takeout place because the food is so good and I find it sad they only have a 4/5…read moreaverage. But it's true that this place is 4/5 or possibly worse for sitting down, so they kinda deserve it for that. Got takeout from here today and have dined in thrice before--excellent, never had anything slightly bad here. (Those who complain of bland rice must have never had the displeasure of eating over-salted polo--here, it does range from slightly under salted to perfect, but is never too salty.) When I've sat down, the service was good and servers were very polite (and kind about my attempts to speak Persian), but man I cannot get over the weird ambiance--it seems like others can't either; takeout orders predominated by at least 5:1 every time. Walking in you're nervous the place will be dirty with bad food, but it's actually neither, just dim, dated and not well maintained--please at least trash the dead roses so I also prefer the takeout experience. In descending order of absolute best to just good things I've had here: Gheymeh (!!), lamb shank (!!), kashk-e bademjoon (theirs is my favorite!), all kabobs, ghormeh sabzi (not the best I've ever had but pretty good), fesenjoon, salmon (wasn't very Persian, but good) Mast-based appetizers are a bit eh to me but they're the same here as everywhere else. I always get ice cream, it's a really nice treat. I love Persian food and I love introducing people to Persian food, so I wish this was a nicer sit down place to bring people to. I would be up here all the time if it were--there's other middle eastern restaurants northwest of and in Baltimore that I LOVE taking people to because they're both beautiful inside and delicious. But I do so love the food here.

the new buffet is top notch. each day there are specialty items. I was very lucky today as they not…read moreonly had all their regular buffet items ( kabobs, stews etc) as well as mirza ghasemi. now I must say I am a stickler for mg. as I've had it multiple places all over the north of IR. I was blown away today. theirs was the best I've ever had! someone knows what they are doing......this is a very difficult dish to get perfect, and theirs was.

My to go place for past 10 years for cheesesteaks. Never ever was disappointed and amount if food…read morethey give out is very generous

Friendly service, great food and late hours! The atmosphere is nice and it's close to work, and…read moreschool!!

I've been to Moby Dick just a few times over the years I've lived in Hampden (most recently a few…read moreweeks ago), but I'm not sure why I don't go more often! As far as fast casual concepts go, the food is really interesting and very delicious. Moby Dick is a Persian restaurant, and it has some great and healthy options. Their menu is very large, too, and has lots of dishes I love: dolmeh, falafel, Shirazi salad, kabobs, Kashk-o-Badmejan (a popular Persian eggplant dip with garlic, onions, turmeric, dried mint, and yogurt whey - it's tangy and savory and I love it), and more. On my last visit a few weeks ago, I ordered ahead online and stopped by to pick it up: Shirazi salad, kubideh wrap, and Kashk-o-Badmejan. It was a great little lunch (and some leftover for a snack later). If you're doing a fast casual meal and want to mix it up with a different cuisine, it's a good option! (If you're eating in, the inside of the restaurant is really clean and comfortable and large! And the customer service is friendly!)

Hummus is amazing!!! everything we have had in our two visits has been phenomenal! Really…read moreimpressed. Pita bread is mid, but I have a low bar for pita anyways. No wow factor but I'm not there for the bread!