These reviews of the food at Phoenicia are spot on. It is absolutely delicious, all the way down…read moreto the slight lemon taste of the rice and the dill of the dill pickles. The salad is Mediterranean, not your regular tossed salad with Greek dressing. The baklava - either almond or pistachio! The garlic sauce and tzatziki are both unique to the establishment and definitely empty when we were done with our meal. Sharama, hummus, and tabbouleh each had remarks made in their honor. Buy your favorite and savor your decision with something else of your choice. The service is what the owner can do, while taking orders, cashiering, and directing the kitchen......oh and working as a professor. His personality is worth the visit to the restaurant but do not leave without eating! Relax. The ambience is relaxing and comfortable. Since we're from out of town, visiting as a result of a friend's death, it will be a while before we return, if ever. Thus, toast us with a bite in our honor. We will be chewing elsewhere, until we will meet in the earth that awaits us all.

This is primarily take out. Shawarma, gyros, and baklava are fantastic. Owner works the counter and…read morehe is friendly, and downright entertaining. Service isn't fast, but everything is prepared to order and is worth the wait.

The food here is always amazing!!! So good I am writing my review before I leave! The complimentary…read morespreads are to die for! Tabbouleh, chicken shawarma plate, everything is delicious and the server is so sweet! I come from downtown so you know it's great!

Interesting Mediterranean restaurant in one of Manchester's many out-of-the-way shopping areas…read more Came for a late lunch and enjoyed the place to ourselves. Service was great! Ordered shareable, entree. Surprised by servers bringing out a small sample of three of their dips which were delicious. Have some interesting and different options on their menu. No frills but nice setting in this small but very good restaurant.

After living in the Middle East for decades, this restaurant is the closest in authenticity and the…read moreflavors I would expect in Lebanon/Palestine. It's delicious! The staff also offers the same personable service one would experience in the Middle East. They offer suggestions to the novice and indulge the connoisseur. Plus, I've used them for catering, for a more exotic flair, at an event. The guests raved about the taste. Jafra's location is hidden, making it feel like you've found a secret indulgence. It's a quiet location perfect for a tete a tete or a family gathering, where you feel wrapped in the experience. My husband will tell you, the only draw back is the price. It's not crazy expensive, but not cheap. But no matter what my husband says... it's worth every penny for delicious, exotic flavors that leave me satisfied, everytime. My husband too. LOL

Best Falafel we have ever had…read more Chicken Shawarma, Tzatziki Basmati Rice were all fantastic! Great atmosphere. Kind Staff. Outstanding Food. Thanks for a great first experience!

service was absolutely amazing, the guy at the register was super down to earth and friendly. i…read moreappreciate how we welcomed me when i told him it was my first time. i got the beef shawarma hummus with lentil soup. super fresh, very flavorful. you can tell the meat was crazy marinated. the mint lemonade was my favorite and i'll be back especially for that. i'll definitely make the drive to come back here! the place is beautiful and clean.

Had the opportunity to try Layali Halab and was very impressed. We visited on a Saturday afternoon…read moreand seated without an issue. Our service was great, very patient in answering questions. The restaurant was very clean and very busy with customers. We were served lentil soup and was absolutely delicious. We ordered some traditional Mediterranean dishes and also very good. Prices were very reasonable and lots of dishes to chooses. Decor is very nice and plenty of seating for small and large groups. Great experience and will be back, highly recommend Layali Halab, give them a try.

My oldest daughter and I went here yesterday and fell in love!!!! When we walked in we were greeted…read moreright away. The owners cook all the food fresh and the staff is very helpful with the menu. My daughter and I ordered a lot of stuff so we could try a variety of what they offer. It was all so good that I brought my two youngest kids with us today for lunch. Everyone in the family enjoyed their meal and the atmosphere. Only two things I wld change is side options, and the quality of the fries and mashed potatoes. Everything else is amazing!!!!!

I was so excited to try and placed an order online. Order was accepted and was given a time to come…read morepick it up. Arrived to find the place closed and a handwritten paper sign on the door saying they're closed for the next two days. I had called ahead to make sure they're open, but the answering machine didn't have space so it just kept ringing. Great reviews mostly and community seems to enjoy it, so I'll avoid screwing up the ratings with a 1 star but this was disappointing.

Great food at affordable price. I got the 4 piece chicken wings, they weren't breaded. Tasted…read moreamazing!!! Spicy, sweet, garlicy. Place is clean and well maintained.

We were excited to try this as we love Mediterranean food. However it was a big let down. I placed…read moreour order and after I ordered I sat and waited. While waiting I saw one of the employees eating. No big deal, right they are probably on break. No, she was actually making our food!!! She ended up seeing me watching and she backed up behind their bifold panel they have blocking the view. Then I saw the other employee eating too all while getting our other order ready. Okay so you probably think they are eating with a fork...nope eating with their hands. Disgusting! I literally couldn't believe I was seeing this. I took the food but I literally couldn't eat it. I should have videoed it all. Very unsanitary.

Unassuming strip center location on Manchester west of 141. Order and pay at the counter and…read morethey'll bring the food to your table. I had the chicken shawarma sandwich combo, which came with fries, coleslaw, a side of picked carrots and sliced pickles and a drink for around $17. The drinks are canned, along with bottled water, and the sodas are mostly off brand (Sam's cola etc). Napkins are paper towels from the dispenser. The sandwich was good sized, fresh and hot, with a tzatziki sauce, and the fries were plentiful. Overall, an enjoyable meal, save for the drinks and "napkins".

Great people, great food. The best shawarma in STL for sure and the best I have had in the US. My…read moretaste buds said, Mashallah! Highly recommend!

Great place! Great customer service and food. Would definitely recommend trying. Fast service too.read more

The food is fresh and tastes amazing. Everyone that works there is so kind. And I love atmosphere…read moreof the place is it very beautiful inside.