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    Amel's Restaurant

    4.1 (200 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chandelier
    Kat V.

    The booth tables were a bit small for a party of four, but we made it work. The service was very good and the food was delicious, tho the rice wasn't very impressive. Everything else was very good and there was a lot of food for the price.

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    Chloe R.

    I've been going to Amel's for years. The food is always fantastic. Some of the best Mediterranean food in the city in my opinion. The staff is always kind and attentive even when they are extremely busy which tends to be very often. It's not the newest or most modern looking place but that is how you know it's good!

    Greek Salad
    Denise K.

    One of my favorite restaurants!!! I haven't been there for years and they still don't disappoint!!! Food, service, atmosphere... ALL wonderful!!!!! LOVE this place!!!! No matter what you order... It's DELISH!!!

    Artichokes stuffed with goat cheese

    Tried this restaurant for the first time on the recommendation of a friend. As many pointed out, the decor is a bit dated, but the place is clean. Our server, Annie, was great. All of the food was delicious . We had artichokes stuffed with goat cheese, French onion soup, lamb shank, the gyro platter, and crab stuffed mushrooms. The tables were bussed and reset quickly (that is a big deal to me) We will definitely be back.

    Paige B.

    Went to this place with a friend. Great food and good times. We sat at the bar and it was decorated festively for the holidays I enjoyed the cute decor. The bar tender was super friendly. I tried a chicken dish and it was super yummy. Really cheesy with mushrooms and tomatoes the rice was super buttery and really tasty as well. My friend got the Scallops and he said that they were really good too. This place is just all around delicious. The only bad part to this restaurant is the parking. It's terrible!! Other than that I totally recommend this place!

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    Jacki B.

    Amel's is one of our go-to spots for amazing food! I'm not a huge salad person but have to get their house salad with their homemade dressing every time. It is so fresh and tasty! Their soup is hands down some of the best, too. You really can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It's always fresh and delicious, plus they start you off with pitas and dipping oil.

    Braised Lamb Shank
    Gretchen U.

    Good Mike is an excellent host, bartender and company. Today's app was the Scallops Wrapped in Bacon It originally came in a skewer with a few more, but I was sharing and it was delicious. The presentation was much better than this picture, but it didn't make it very long after the balsamic drizzle and garnish. Next was a seafood sampler; jumbo shrimp, crab meat, and salad... Our meals varied from the carpet ride dinner menu, to the lamb, I had the gyro platter and she crab soup and Moroccan soup and French onion soup. Salads are amazing too. I'll never give up trying to eat something new, been happier with every new flavor, love this gem of Amel's.

    Crispy fried zucchini strips, which come with marinara and ranch dips.
    Angie C.

    If I am looking for Mediterranean food in the South Hills, this is my first stop. My whole family agrees. If I'm really hungry I will get the Aladdin's pasta with spinach, feta and pine nuts; it's a delicious vegetarian meal and enough for two meals. If I'm with a group I might get the Mezze platter with a selection of Mediterranean apps. But what I most often do here is stop by to grab a couple of their classic tossed salads, which are a little elevated with beets and chickpeas, and their hummus, which for my money is the best in the city (and as a lifelong vegetarian I've tried a lot). That's just a perfect meal for a couple people; they also give you an abundance of Pitaland bread to go with it. They have a lovely, cozy indoor space and if the weather is nice the outdoor patio is a beautiful spot to enjoy a sangria and feel like you're somewhere other than McNeilly Rd. entirely. Service is always fast and friendly; I often pick up takeout at the bar which does a good business and they are always quick to get me on my way,

    Baklava Ice Cream
    J E.

    We were in the mood for Mediterranean food and called here around 5PM on a weeknight to see about reservations for 7:30PM... The lady advised they would still be very busy, but made reservations for us. We were seated immediately upon arriving, but they were still packed! (So, be sure to make reservations if you want to dine here) The menu is quite large, loaded with lots of Mediterranean items. Service was mediocre, would definitely have been 5 stars with better service. The food was flavorful and decent. The steak on their kabob was cooked to perfection. One of my favorite items was the baklava ice cream, which they make there; it was outstanding! I'd definitely return!

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    Justin F.

    Best hummus that I've ever had , seafood pasta was awesome and the veal shank melts in your mouth

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    Very good food. I haven't had anything I didn't like yet. Definitely try the hummus. Delicious food. I highly recommend trying it.

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    2 years ago

    Great lamb salad so fresh and delicious fresh bread great butter and pita went on Saturday before the Pens game!

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    Excellent food and service! Their salad dressing is amazing! Will definitely be returning soon!!

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