I walked into Al Zein a broken person and left a changed man. I've eaten shawarma on three…read morecontinents and filed a formal complaint with myself for wasting time elsewhere. This is the shawarma the prophets warned us about. The meat is wrapped so tight it should require a permit. One bite and I started speaking in tongues, turns out it was just me thanking the chef in three languages I don't speak. The garlic sauce alone deserves its own Wikipedia page and possibly a restraining order, because I cannot stop thinking about it. Service? They treated me like I was visiting royalty who'd forgotten my crown at home. I asked for extra napkins and the guy looked at me like I'd asked him to walk on water, then did it anyway, no hesitation, hero behavior. I've already started rearranging my work schedule around proximity to this place. My cardiologist doesn't know yet. He's going to be so disappointed, and so worth it. Five stars isn't enough. I'd give it a shawarma.

Really enjoyed this place! The restaurant was clean and well ventilated, you won't leave smelling…read morelike food. Everything we ordered was flavorful. The grilled chicken was perfectly cooked and juicy, and the lamb was incredibly tender with no gamey taste at all. The biggest surprise was the chicken tenders. I know it's a Mediterranean restaurant, but they honestly served some of the best chicken tenders I've had. They were so good they didn't even need sauce, although the sauce was delicious too. Definitely coming back!

As a longtime San Francisco Bay Area foodie, I've been spoiled by incredible international food and…read morebold, complex flavors, so I'm always excited when I find a restaurant that delivers that same sense of discovery. Delbar absolutely does. The food here stands on its own--layered, interesting and incredibly delicious. I had been looking forward to dinner at Delbar Old Milton for two reasons: a long-overdue dinner with an old colleague and a serious craving for Middle Eastern food. After battling Atlanta-area traffic from Marietta--it took nearly an hour for what should have been about a 30-minute drive--I was ready to settle in, catch up and EAT. I'd previously been to Delbar in Inman Park with a group and loved it, so expectations were high. Old Milton did not disappoint. The restaurant itself is gorgeous. Warm, sophisticated and beautifully designed, with a Persian rug welcoming you along the entrance and complimentary valet parking--a huge plus. The young valet team was impressively polished and efficient. I started with a Paper Plane, apparently my new financially irresponsible cocktail habit. Delicious, but these things are expensive! I blame the Italian liqueur. Two cocktails pushed north of $40, so perhaps I need a more economical signature drink. Then came the food. We started with the beet carpaccio: red beets, whipped feta, burnt honey, sour orange, pistachio and almond dukkha. Beautifully balanced--earthy, creamy, sweet, tart and nutty all at once. I let my dinner companion take over ordering from there, which proved to be an excellent decision. The Bandari Olovieh was the surprise of the evening: saffron-marinated smoked salmon with cream cheese, dill, chives, jalapeño purée, potatoes, Aleppo pepper, urfa, hot sauce, fried capers and cornichons, served with saffron potato chips. I'm not usually a salmon person, yet I loved this. The salmon was mild and delicate without the stronger flavor I sometimes associate with salmon or trout. And those saffron potato chips? Dangerous. I could happily eat a bowl of them. We also had the koobideh kabob, made with ground beef brisket and lamb shoulder with onion and saffron, served over taftoun with grilled pepper, tomato and sumac onions. Tender, juicy and packed with flavor. Wrapped in that bread, it was almost like the world's most delicious little Middle Eastern slider. By then, we were DONE. I had every intention of trying dessert, but there was simply no room. It was also getting late, and work was waiting for both of us the next morning. Next visit. Service throughout dinner was friendly and knowledgeable. This is a menu where good servers matter. Ours could explain the dishes and ingredients rather than simply take an order, and that added to the experience. Two small notes on the space. If Atlanta is doing its summertime furnace impression, I'd avoid tables near the doors leading to the patio. Every time they opened, a blast of hot air rolled through. Sit farther inside and enjoy the AC. And while I loved the Persian rug and overall design, the faux flowers and wisteria covering the entrance pergola weren't my favorite. Atlanta sun is brutal on anything artificial, and the rest of the restaurant is sophisticated enough that the entrance deserves something equally polished. Those are minor quibbles. The important part is this: Delbar is serving seriously delicious food in a beautiful setting with thoughtful service. If you're anywhere around Alpharetta or Roswell, make the detour. This place is not to be missed. Life is too short not to eat well. Get out there and find your next meal! Sorry, no photos;(

Middle Eastern Cuisine in the middle of Georgia!…read more Complimentary parking and valet are available. Depending on when you visit, you might need to utilize valet. This place is beautiful. The decor inside and outside are unique and are a treat to the eyes. The bar is open, bright and spacious. The dining area is comfy and has a great layout. The food is colorful, fresh and flavorful. Every bight was amazing awakened my taste buds. From the variety of hummus and the proteins we selected, beef, lamb and salmon and we couldn't go wrong... Our drinks were strong and refreshing. Service from Averi was excellent. She was very friendly and attentive. Came to replenish drinks and clear plates frequently. I will dine here again when visiting town. Give this place a try. Thank me later.

One of the best Mediterranean Greek restaurants I've ever been to anywhere. If I'm remotely close…read moreto this location, I go out of my way to stop there. The beef Shawarma is one of the best thing I've ever had. You've got to get hot sauce with it. I have personally been to Jerusalem and can tell you the food here is just as authentic. Making America great again Always efficient service maintaining the long line with excellence. The restaurant is clean and comfortable and easy to have a conversation in.

I really enjoyed this bakery. There is plenty of parking and seating. There was a line to order…read morebut it smelled so good inside we didn't mind. There are families and couples having lunch. They have a small grocery store in the back. We ordered and took our seat. Food took about 20 mins to come out but it was fresh, plentiful and very tasty

My husband and I crave this place atleast once a week! The kebabs are perfect every time. This…read moreplace is a no-frill restaurant but the food is made with love and care, and you can taste it! Skip Rumi's or Del Bar and go straight here instead, better food and better prices!

This place is awesome! It's very inconspicuous and tucked behind a gas station, so I honestly never…read morenoticed it before. But boy have I been missing out. I went with a group of 8 friends, and while this place was small, the man working the counter was more than happy to accommodate us. It is a pick up counter style place where you order up front and then sit down. They call you by name when your order is ready which isn't too long. You then go to the window and pick up your food and bring it to the table. If I had any qualm it would just be that they give plastic cutlery. Since there's a lot of meat in their plates it is tough to cut with plastic utensils. But the place isn't super fancy or anything so you can just pick it up and tear with your teeth lol. The lamb is a little pricey but it is so good I would definitely order it again at that price.

I ordered to go, the food was great. Afshin was kind and added some extra food without asking…read more Kabobs were delicious and rice was perfectly cooked. Will definitely recommend this place.

Persian Basket was a delightful surprise during our lunch break from work. We stumbled upon it in…read moreJohns Creek, hidden behind the QT gas station. The restaurant was promptly seated, and we started with a Mazza. Our fantastic waitress, Alisa, recommended the Duck confit, which was exceptionally fresh that day. We couldn't resist and ordered it. The duck confit was incredibly delicious and crispy, perfectly complemented by the tangy pomegranate sauce. After savoring the appetizer, we moved on to our main course. We initially wanted to try the Lamb Shank, but Alisa's suggestion of the roasted eggplant and lamb stew was equally enticing. It turned out to be an excellent choice. The lamb was incredibly tender and succulent, while the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The stew was rich and flavorful, making it a satisfying meal. Even a day later, I'm still reminiscing about our delicious experience at Persian Basket. We're already planning our next visit!

The best kebab in Atlanta service and ambience was more than I expected I loved the loosen kebab…read morewith fresh bread and vegetables

I had Hut Bakery takeout and loved the chicken with lemon and the beef koobideh with hummus…read more Delicious and nutritious Middle Eastern food. Service was great!

We wandered in to Rumis on a really busy weekend at Avalon. They were able to seat us at the…read moreoutside patio. I had the most melt in your mouth sea bass, and an over the moon and back kind of dessert. Amazing evening. This is a date night, take your work friends night, make it a regular reservation night kind of place. Make a reservation, they are always busy.

Im a big fan of Persian food & so is my mom, it was a no brainer that we had to check out this…read moreplace. Let's just say that Rumi's Kitchen exceded our expectations! Let's start of with how beautifully embellished the restaurant is. It's a refined fusion of modern elegance & old-world Persian heritage, that celebrates Persian hospitality & culture. You're greeted by the hostess that radiates warmth and geniality. Once seated you're gifted a complimentary starter Sabzi Plate that includes fresh herbs, feta cheese, walnuts, Castelvetrano olives, crunchy radish, and premium walnuts. It also comes with side of freshly baked Persian flatbread. We ordered a plethora of dishes. Our favorite plates were the hummus [we paired with the mushroom add on], lamb chops, and the Adas Polo rice. Trust me get the Adas Polo rice, it absolutely mouthwatering. As for beverages there is a variety of curated cocktails that we tasted but my top pick had to be the Tehran Mule! As for desserts our favorite was the Persian ice cream sandwich, it has unique flavors with rose being one of them. So good! For parking they offer a combination of valet services and validated garage parking depending on which location you go. The dress code is business casual. It's a perfect place for any accession, I definitely am planning on coming back to try more dishes. Take my word and come check it out! Your taste buds will thank you!

we this lovely restaurant is a nias the name: Helena was a sweet and good waitress…read more The menu is flexible for families but very many tasty options for Mediterranean dishes. We had the salmon kabob and cherry polo and portions were large enough to take left overs. We'll be back

The food was very bland and absolutely lacked flavor even basics like salt and pepper. It was the…read morelamest and least flavorful Mediterranean food that we have ever had. In the positive side the service was top notch. But based on the food we won't be back.