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    Bistro Sojo

    4.2 (16 reviews)
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    Ashley T.

    If you're craving a dining experience that blends incredible food, warm hospitality, and genuine care, Bistro SOJO in downtown Winchester is an absolute must-visit. From the effortless reservation process to the moment we stepped inside, everything was smooth and inviting. The lovely Ms. Jean greeted us with a smile that made us feel right at home, while Ms. Angel, the general manager, shared such kind conversation that it felt like catching up with old friends. Our server, Tyler, delivered exceptional service. He was attentive, friendly, and perfectly timed. We were also delighted when Mr. Felix, the owner, stopped by to check in on our meal, a gesture that truly speaks to the heart of this restaurant's hospitality. The food? Absolutely outstanding. The salmon, paired with buckwheat vinaigrette, arugula, and goat cheese, was light, flavorful, and beautifully balanced. The lamb chops, cooked to a perfect medium, were tender and seasoned to perfection. Every bite was rich and satisfying! To top it all off, we were treated to a complimentary hibiscus lemonade, which was as refreshing as it was thoughtful; a perfect, colorful addition to a flawless meal. From start to finish, Bistro SOJO delivered an unforgettable evening. Great food, great people, and an atmosphere that makes you feel like family. We'll definitely be back!

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    Mckenna J.

    Incredible food, ambiance and service! This restaurant has mastered every detail. When you first arrive, you are greeted with a complimentary beverage. This made my husband and I reminisce on our time in Greece, where we were met with the same warm hospitality. We ordered a few cocktails, which were all amazing. We then started with some appetizers - the cod fritters and lamb skewers. These were both great. For the entrees, three of us ordered the oxtail and one ordered the lamb shank. These dishes were exceptional and packed so much flavor. The owners and staff were all very friendly, informative and welcoming. They even let us know about a couple upcoming events that they are planning. Bistro Sojo is an incredible addition to Winchester!

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    Great food and atmosphere. Everything we had was good but the standout for me was the lamb shank and tahini chocolate chip ice cream. Definitely suggest a reservation because it is small and busy. A lovely way to spend an evening.

    A delightful little juice that was so so fragrant. Ginger flowers it was just yummy. Have I used too much in these descriptions?

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    The food was incredibly delicious. We will definitely be adding this place to our favorites!

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    7 months ago

    The food was absolutely incredible! The barrage and squash salad was by far our favorite. So much flavor and also loved the ambiance

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    Beautiful space, excellent food! We have been a few times now and it gets better and better. You can tell the food is made with love.

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    4 months ago

    Food was ok, service was horrible, prices are pushing the limits of too high. Ambiance too crowded. Cafeteria style.

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    Byblos Restaurant - 18. Spinach Pies

    Byblos Restaurant

    4.5(383 reviews)
    38.9 mi
    $$

    For mains, I went with the kafta platter and loved it. The meat was seasoned perfectly and the…read morevegetables were great. My partner had the chicken kebabs and was equally happy. Others in our group got shawarma sandwiches and spinach pies, and everyone was raving about their food. We wrapped up with a baklava sampler for dessert, which was the perfect ending. The food alone would've made the night, but our waiter really took it to another level. He was warm, personable, and clearly remembered my grandparents from past visits. He greeted them like old friends and was genuinely helpful throughout the meal, steering us toward dishes we'd love based on what we were in the mood for. That kind of attentive, personal service is hard to come by. Highly recommend this place if you're looking for a great Mediterranean/Middle Eastern meal with excellent service to match. Already planning our next visit!

    I came here during lunch and got a a spinach pie ($4.5) and chicken shawarma pita ($10). They…read moreoffered these free chips "on the house" and they were a nice little appetizers to munch on. The spinach pie was quite good! And after about 10 minutes my shawarma came out. It was seasoned good even though a little dry. The garlic sauce was very flavorful and helped with the overall flavor and texture. I was quite happy with the food as well as the price! I would definitely recommend and come back to this place! Food(50%): 8.0 Staff/service(25%): 8.5 Value(25%): 8.5 Overall: 8.3/10

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    Jasmine

    4.9(101 reviews)
    44.6 mi

    Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Everything was made fresh so it…read morewas about 15-minute wait but that's ok, I took the opportunity to look around the market. I picked up a few things. We got a medium Falafel sandwich and a Shawarma sandwich. Wow. Delicious. I actually may have liked the Falafel just slightly better but both were excellent. I also got an extra garlic sauce on the side... just love. Until next time.

    I feel like I found a favorite near us. It's not one of those places where I would travel to, but…read moreif you're relatively close to Urbana, it's worth a stop. It's a small mart that specializes in middle eastern Mediterranean cuisine and ingredients. They place does not have seating inside, but plenty of seating outside. So plan on either take out or picnicking. They make the food right as you order so things are fresh. The part I really liked about this place was that the sauces were not overly salted - to increase shelf life - and the amount of oil/butter was not overly used to try to mask the ingredients. It's more on the "let the ingredients speak for itself" which I really dig. In the end, you don't feel heavy after the meal and you feel like you had a hearty and healthy meal. My favorite was the lamb shawarma. He toasts the outside pita and it gives it a nice crunch. The lamb is fresher than other places and he doesn't over season it to hide the lamb smell. Other places - if you notice - tends to use cumin a lot of mask the lamb smell. Not here though. The falafel sandwich was okay. It was colder than the lamb shawarma. But the falafels were made right there in front of you. I got the sujuk sandwich too (which is a type of sausage). It was a breakfast burrito basically. Our order took 20 mins to make and he makes it right when you order. So be prepared to stay there and peruse around. Some ingredients there were interesting. The one thing that caught my eye was a bottle of pomegranate molasses. He sells it close to 50% what Harris Teeter would charge and he has various brands of pomegranate molasses. I use pomegranate molasses to make grenadine for cocktails. Also has orange blossom and rose water (also both used for cocktails) I like this place and the guy is nice and sweet.

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    My Deli & Café | Greek Bistro - Cannoli + cappuccino

    My Deli & Café | Greek Bistro

    4.4(236 reviews)
    25.2 mi
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    I went today for the first time- food was outstanding - price was appropriate. The owner was super…read morenice. The gal at the checkout was super friendly and helpful. I can not wait to try more of the menu! My lunch was chicken souvlaki platter !

    This is "Greek-style" and not a Greek eatery. What a disappointment. I do so love Greek food which…read morelured me here, so I write this as a cautionary review. Whats more sad is that I paid $15 for something that isn't at all as advertised. I ordered the Chicken Souvlaki Greek Salad as I love grilled meat. Never have I had souvlaki in over a dozen voyages to Greece that was wet boiled or microwaved, as this chicken seemed to be. Souvlaki are grilled skewers. This place should NOT sell the pile of bland, blond, wet chicken breast as "souvlaki." The "Greek" salad was sad. No other way to describe it. It had the ingredients of a Greek salad (lettuce, tomato, cucumber) but the feta was meager and there were no onions. The tzatziki was more akin to ranch dressing (not made with yogurt- real Greek yogurt would hold a spoon standing in it. This was almost liquid.) ) and the pita was a doughy, cheap substitute. Their listing says fresh bread, and this pita was not so much. The owner seems nice and personable, and I wish him well but I also wish he would pay more attention to the product he delivers, especially if they call it, Greek. UPDATE from owners rebuttal: I write fair reviews as I experience the food. The issue is not whether you have fresh ingredients or quality chicken: it is clearly stated what you served was just not souvlaki in anyway, it was wet sautéed chicken and that was not traditional tzatziki. It was tzatziki-like sauce. Period. If you go to a pizza place to buy a pizza and you get high quality toasted bread with excellent tomato sauce and good mozzarella- it's still not a pizza, no matter the quality, and you shouldn't call it a pizza. I don't deny you are Greek, proud or otherwise, just serve what you advertise. Good luck to you too!

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    This place is so cute the food the desert and they even have Greek beer

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    My Deli & Café | Greek Bistro - Greek salad, hummus, tzatziki, Mythos beer

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    Roma's Old Town Wood-Fired Pizzeria - Very good

    Roma's Old Town Wood-Fired Pizzeria

    4.3(299 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    EVERYTHING WAS AMAZING. We stopped here on our way back to MA, we couldn't believe how incredible…read moreit was. Many people even had their small children with them even though there wasnt a kids menu, that I could see anyway.. when we walked in and saw people's plates, we were amazed. The staff was so nice and prompt. NO issues at all. Food was SOOO good. Best fettuccine Ive ever had. We had minestrone, seafood bisque, lasagna, chicken parm, warm rolls, eggplant parm appetizer, and Mediterranean Mojitos. I dont really drink but I finished mine! Probably a record since Im so fussy about drinks. I was so freaking happy, even all the kids were behaved. Maybe it's the location? MA is horrible. I dont like going anywhere in MA where there's kids because there's no parenting. So I was elated, I told my husband to leave more $ when he was putting down the tip. I said ugh I left my wallet in the hotel room, I have a $100 bill I would give it to her! Im feeling generous. He said maybe I need to take your drink away.. The hotel sucked (holiday in express) so next time we will try a different one that's close-by just so we can eat there again.

    Representing 2020 in alphabet series, R is for Roma's Old Town Pizzeria. During Covid, my…read moregirlfriend of that time had her birthday in May 2020, which was kind of sucky, but we made the most of it. She wanted me to take off work on that Tuesday and take a day trip to the panhandle of West Virginia & the Winchester, VA area. We did a bit of walking/hiking, a winery, & went to Roma's for dinner in old town Winchester. That day was unseasonably cool, and it was windy too. During Covid, we couldn't eat in the restaurant, and it was too cool & windy to eat outside. So, we ate in her car like animals. The mushroom pizza was delicious. Staff was nice, and the price was reasonable. It could've used a bit more cheese, but overall it was good. My worst complaint was not anything to do with the restaurant but the circumstance of Covid and maneuvering the big box in her car to eat, but we made do.

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    Bistro Sojo - mediterranean - Updated September 2026

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