I ordered takeout from here one night and found myself asking "how have I not ordered from here…read morebefore?" The restaurant is on Westcott Street and has been open literally longer than I've been alive. It very much has the vibe of a local spot that probably has regulars. Parking can be tight on Westcott itself but there is a small lot that they share with Mom's diner. Inside there's a bar and a second dining room with a stage where I think they do trivia. Lots of nice decor. It feels very homey. I heard they had a hummus shake and was intrigued to try it. They have a bunch of syrups they can mix in to flavor it. It was interesting. Very very syrupy sweet, and the taste is unusual at first but kinda grew on me. The real star was the savory food though. I went for a shrimp gyro. As a pescatarian, I was psyched to see this on the menu because most places around here only have falafel or meat, so it was nice to have another option. The shrimp were SO PLUMP and well seasoned. Very big size and quite full inside the pita. Felt that I was getting my money's worth. The vegetables were very fresh, pita soft, and sauce perfectly tangy. To be honest I'm still dreaming of this. I'd try more of their options. Also worth noting, when I called in my takeout order the hostess (/server?) was so incredibly courteous and friendly in a way that feels fairly rare anymore.

I think these guys have the flash in the kitchen. Within 10 minutes of ordering the beautiful…read morepictures below were brought to us. My chicken gyro bowl was packed with flavor and well arranged so I could eat different things on the plate as I wanted. This included the chicken, rice, a salad, toasted pita bread, pickled onions, and a zesty cheese dipping sauce I couldn't quite place but I lived. Had to take the rest to go. My gf got the hummus dinner with veggies and pita and some falafel. I tried some just so flavorful. Dinner, tax, tip, $32 seems good in this economy.

We don't order Mediterranean food enough, especially considering how many places we have available…read moreto us in Syracuse. This place was close by and relatively new, so we gave it a go. We've been jonesing for a good shawarma for ages, so we went with beef shawarma over rice, and lamb chops over rice. We threw in some beef sambusas and eggplant salad. The only complaint we had was the wait time. We showed up when they told us to, but ended up waiting about 25 minutes in store for the food. The staff were really friendly, and had we not ordered to go, it would have been a comfortable place to dine in. The lamb meat was tender and delicious. Not a ton of seasoning, but probably because it didn't need it. I'm seeing more and more places doing red and white sauce like the Halal Guys in NYC, and I'm all about it. The red sauce is bold and spicy, the white sauce is cool and refreshing, like Greek yogurt. They go amazing together, and I'd eat them on anything. It included two heavily seasoned pieces of pita. I'm guessing they were seasoned specifically for this meal, because the fresh mint garnish added a huge layer to the lamb meat. If you order this, I recommend asking for a ton of extra pitas seasoned just like that, even if you have to pay more. The shawarma is one of our favorites. They're not stingy with the sauce, and there's a good mix of veggies and lettuce. Extra credit for Lebanese pickles, they went a long way. The beef was a little chewy, but packed a punch. It's coated in a thick brown sauce that tastes similar to A1, but the meat itself is packed with different tastes - most notably nutmeg. I'm guessing they season it with garam masala. We definitely would have ordered some pitas if we knew it didn't include them. The sambusas were packed full of ground beef. The texture was pretty tough, but once you get past the corners they're so packed it doesn't matter. It seemed to be mostly just ground beef with little or no seasoning, but it came with a pretty flavorful dip. Not sure if it has a name, but it's Greek yogurt whipped into a frothy mixture and mixed with mint. It had a super light and airy texture that didn't match our expectations for a yogurt based dip. If you leave it for too long, it'll fall back down into an unpleasantly thin liquid like whipped cream. Texture aside though, the taste is immaculate and turned a bland sambusa into a full spectrum of flavor. Finally, we have the eggplant salad. This was our first time trying it, so I have nothing to compare it with. We tried to Google it to get a feel for what we were ordering, and the images were all over the map. I'm not sure if there's a standard or if it's a free for all. What we got was a very creamy mix of eggplant, roasted red peppers and onions. I'm guessing a lot of the creaminess is tahini, which gives it a toasted/smokey taste. It was unlike anything we've ever had before, and we're absolutely hooked. I'll definitely make sure I have pitas for it next time, it's pretty intense eating something this creamy by itself. This has been one of our favorite take out meals in a while. I hope these guys are here to stay.

I visited this new restaurant today for lunch. I have never had middle eastern food, and I had NO…read moreidea what I was missing. my husband and I chose two very different things to try... both delicious. we live right nearby and will definitely be visiting again. the prices were reasonable, the decor was lovely and most importantly it was delicious. this is my first review I've ever left on Yelp... it was that good.

King David's slaps. Consistently great food. Fast service makes it excellent for a lunch during the…read morework week. The new "crispy gyro" is a fresh take on a classic dish. Worth the 10.00 price tag, easily. Somehow the "crispy gyro" is less messy than its predecessor but you wouldn't guess that by looking at it. Go to King David's. It's good.

The biggest issue during our visit was the temperature inside the restaurant. I'm not sure if the…read moreair conditioning wasn't working, but it was very warm and stuffy, which made it difficult to fully enjoy the meal. The food was good, but it wasn't particularly memorable. On the positive side, the staff was friendly, and our food was served quickly. With a more comfortable dining environment, the overall experience would have been much better.

Restaurant has gone out of business, which is a shame, because they did a really nice job. Good…read morefood and friendly service don't ensure survival when the major portion of your customer base (Cazenovia College students) evanesces. Sadly, the college going under dragged quite a few businesses down with it.

The food was outstanding. We came in 5 minutes before closing time with specific dietary needs and…read morewe were treated very well. We highly recommend Kalamata Pita.

Fast and delicious....plain and simple…read more Get the sauces.... Rice, beef and chicken and sliced goodness

Bad experience. Order gyro salad, and it was horrible. Gyro meat was not made well. The gyro had…read morechewy pieces like hard cartilage or tendon, not ordering from here again.

Great ! Now I have to stop and buy two gyro's every time I go to Syracuse . One for now and one for…read morelater , there that good ! I live 4 hrs away , I drive there a few times a week . Been looking for a good lunch spot . My plan was to grab something and stop at a restaurant stop and enjoy my gyro , well it didn't make it that far , it smelled that good . I've never been a fan of food trucks , you seam to pay for the convenience and novelty , but never get a great deal , till now ! For $12 you get one hell of gyro , jam packed with meat and topping . They asked me if I wanted the hot sauce , why not ! It's a nice spice . But did miss the regular gyro sauce . I just warmed up 1/2 of my 2nd one at home . Dam is it good !

Always on point with great food and fast service! One of my go to places for a gyro! Call ahead and…read moredon't use an app and they will cut you a discount :-)

Baghdad Restaurant never ceases to deliver on flavor- all of my favorites are favorites here:…read morekofta, fafafel, the thin pita, THE RICE! Seriously even the rice is amazing! They really put flavor and seasoning into everything they do and I genuinely love everything on their menu. Pickle and sauce fans will be happy because they always put white sauces, hot sauces, and a variety of pickled veg with their orders. If you're ordering for a group or catering this a particularly good place to order from - it's really easy to find dietary friendly accommodations such as vegetarian and gluten free, while also feeding a crowd for a reasonable price. I've ordered for work events a few times and everyone raved about the flavor while I myself had an easy time with the ordering process. Only thing I learned is *clapping* I need to order more fafafel next time!!! It's a hit with everyone and definitely not just for vegetarians. Whether you're just swinging by at the Salt City Market or ordering for a crowd I recommend Baghdad. They're some of the best middle eastern food in Syracuse.

So so so good. We happened to be there on Valentine's Day and got the special for two which was a…read moresampler of a whole bunch of things. There wasn't nothing we didn't like, but the standouts were the rice and grain, the dolmas, and my husband really liked the meats. I also ordered the spanakopita and I highly recommend it. Dinner for 3 with tip was only $55!

We order a pick up order of tabbouleh and chicken shawarma wraps and we LOVED them. I think this is…read moreone of the few times I had a legit tabbouleh in the US - and it was dressed with lemon juice too (adding to the legitimacy of it). The wraps were also delicious; the chicken had a Smokey flavor and was juicy. The prices are reasonable in comparison to the portion, but if you're super hungry, I'd recommend two wraps as they are thinly stuffed. The place has a lot of seating but it is basic. Overall, I think the place is up and coming

I found this restaurant last fall and now whenever I am in Syracuse, it is a must. On this visit,…read morewe ordered grape leaves, the chicken shawarma combo for two and a gyro. Everything was delicious. The staff is friendly and attentive. Looking forward to our next visit.