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    Ayasofia Mediterranean Restaurant

    4.3 (57 reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Spinach pie
    Malisa R.

    New restaurant alert! I have been here over the years and enjoyed every single restaurant. Super happy that there is a new Mediterranean place in town! We started off with cocktails/wine which gave us some time to explore the menu. We opted to share a meal and try multiple appetizers. Nice way to try more! We started off with the spinach pie, hummus, and lavash bread. The lavash bread was nice and warm. The hummus was so good! You can tell it's made fresh. The spinach pie was yummy too! It's a serving of one, but it worked out well since we ordered so much. For dinner, we enjoyed the lamb kabobs which comes with rice and a green salad. We met the owners - a lovely and friendly couple that were cooking and working in the bar. Love supporting small businesses!

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    Anshita S.

    This place has been on my list since it opened but the experience unfortunately was average. The ambiance is casual. The service was 5/5, the owner is such a wonderful person and goes above and beyond to make sure the diners are being take care of. I just wish the food was as good. The rice pilaf was literally boiled white rice, no flavor to it. The salad was bland, the meat was too gamey for my taste. The falafel was good though and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Their fresh bread was a lovely touch and nice to have to eat the dips with. But personally I like more soft thick breads, this was too thin and crispy for my liking. Maybe a good place if you want to have a few drinks with a few appetizers but wont go there if I want a meal.

    George K.

    I don't know how this place has such high ratings. Lavash bread was precooked, hard and crunchy. Baba ganoush was overly lemony. Lamb cubes were small and not flavorful and it was on a bed of plain white rice and salad? It's worth going to Somersworth for much better Mediterranean food.

    Amazing customer service they stayed open later than normal for us and the food was excellent. We had amazing conversations with the lovely bar tender and also the owner was extremely friendly and welcoming. He continuously gave us food on the house including homemade baklava which was delicious.

    Jen S.

    This was one of the best Mediterranean restaurants that I have been to EVER! Homemade, amazing food and family owned. I am already looking forward to returning. We ordered kebabs, hummus, falafel, lavash bread, coffee and tea. Wonderful service and great atmosphere.

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    Matthew A.

    We got take out from the recently opened Ayasofia restaurant which is in the old Mill Pond/ Flaming Kabob space on Arlington Lake. THe menu is quite simple, all Lebanese/ Middle Eastern cuisine. One thing I noticed that there is no American items at all on the menu- even the kid's menu which is appreciated. Last night we ordered the following, which was ready in 20 minutes. Falafel Appetizer- $6.95 Chicken Kabob Dinner- $16.95 Chicken Kabob Wrap- $8.95 French Fries- $2.95 THe falafel was quite soft both on the outside and inside. Seasoned well. Came with tomato, lettuce, cuke as a garnish. THe chicken kabob dinner had abt 6 oz of nice char broiled marinated chicken which was cooked well and tender. It was on a bed of rice (which was a surprise, as it did not state this in the menu, that is why I ordered the fries). Also had 3 small side salads on the plate (red cabbage, lettuce with parsley, and a raw onion salad). I though all three salads needed seasoning. I didn't care for the raw onion salad as I do no like raw onion. The chicken wrap was just ok not great. Not alot of chicken. ALso when we ordered it, the person said the wraps were part of the lunch menu. The menu does not state this. SHe was nice and made an exception. The fries were small portion, cold, and unseasoned. See photo. Not a good value. We will try Ayasofia again in the near future as we like to support local business.

    Eggplant and Dinner Lavash Bread
    Lin M.

    Turkish Mediterranean... who knew. This restaurant is in an unlikely spot but we used to go here for sliders not to out of the way. Met the owner/chef and his mother who helps prepare some of the food. Must haves... the bread, it takes some time to come because it is iced from scratch for each order. The roasted eggplant reminiscent of baba ganoush but different and very good. Spinach pie again is different but very good. The items are familiar to those who eat Lebanonese or Greek but each flavor is a little different. Definitely worth a try. I will be back to explore the menu.

    Dinner Meze Platter... ate a bunch before the pic. Dinner Spinach Pie Dinner Shepard Salad
    Stella I.

    WOW... THIS PLACE IS AMAZING!! I'm not a "reviewer" but I felt the need. Stumbled upon this gem on Yelp. We like to get out of town and try new places. Seriously, my man is still talking about how impressed he was with dinner 2 hrs later! We knew it was going to be amazing when I asked for a special request and he said "let me ask my mom". The waiter was very welcoming and the music vibe was very nice btwn the bar and the dining room. We ordered mez platter and the lavash bread was giant and cooked to perfection, dips and grape leaves were delicious. Shepard's salad was amazing but the spinach pie was some of the best I've had. Pleasantly surprised when he brought me a side of spicy red wine vinegar sauce... I'm mostly vegetarian but I couldn't help but try my man's chicken kabob... it was perfectly spiced and tender. Food was extremely fresh and made with love, we even got a visit from the beautiful woman who made our meal. I couldn't help but order baklava and we ate every bit! GO HERE AND PLEASE TELL ALL YOUR FRIENDS! Not easy to open a business during a pandemic but they are doing a great job!

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    Linda S.

    Love this restaurant! The owner is warm and welcoming. He takes pride in his food. The food is fresh, delicious and plentiful. I love all that I have ordered but I especially love the falafel and the baklava! Give it a try!

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    Awful. 24$ for a small wrap and barely any fries. My friends got chicken tenders and fries. All of their chicken was completely raw.

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    Love their food. Grape leaves with meat. I loved everything. It used to be Jocelyn's on 28th Salem now it is called a yasofi lola

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    Great place and the owners are exceptionally friendly. Looking forward to returning the food was marvelous.

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    The food was incredible. The service was great and a very clean and friendly atmosphere. Definitely coming back when I'm in town.

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    Ayasofia is some of the best Turkish food I have had in this area. Highly recommend the Lavash bread and Meze platter with beef kebab!

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    No flavor. Over priced and smaller portions than most. Service was fine and interior was pleasant.

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