I stopped in looking for authentic Egyptian food instead of the typical Americanized "Mediterranean…read moregrill" experience, and this place genuinely stood out. The Alexandrian liver was the highlight of the meal. I've had liver before in traditional American-style dishes, and this was completely different. The flavor was spicy, layered, rich, and deeply savory with a lot of complexity from the seasoning. Most importantly, there was absolutely none of the metallic taste that usually comes with liver, which tells me the kitchen really knows how to prepare it properly. The bread was warmed rather than toasted, and while I personally prefer a little less bread so the flavor of the meat comes through even stronger, the bread had absorbed the juices and spices well and gave it a very authentic street-food feel. The kofta platter was also excellent and clearly not generic gyro-shop food. The seasoning profile was warmer, smokier, and more spice-forward, and the tahini paired really well with the grilled meat and rice. I also tried the Om Ali dessert, which tasted rich, homemade, and authentic. The cream, butter, coconut, and almonds gave it a rustic comfort-food quality that felt much more traditional than a polished American dessert. Overall, this restaurant feels like a real Egyptian kitchen preserving its identity instead of watering everything down for mass appeal. The Alexandrian liver alone is worth coming back for

Philomena's Egyptian Restaurant is such a hidden gem! The food is always fresh, flavorful, and made…read morewith care. I usually order the Mixed Grill, which is a great way to enjoy a variety of perfectly seasoned meats. This last visit I tried the Beef Shish Kebab, and it was incredibly tender, juicy, and full of amazing flavor. Every dish tastes authentic, the portions are generous, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. The staff is welcoming, and the atmosphere is warm and inviting. If you're looking to try authentic Egyptian cuisine, I highly recommend Philomena's--you won't be disappointed!

4.5 out of 5 for me! Probably one of the best Sam's around. Haha. Veggies are fresh - tablouli…read moredelicious- the rice on point. Fair priced. They offered a wide variety of different deli foods. Fast . Friendly dudes. Clean facility . Super long line so you know it's gunna be good. Will be back!

Fast, Clean and very friendly people. Was craving Greek food since moving from NY 2 years ago…read more Past this place a few times. Tried the Gyros, not bad at all. Haven't tried the Falafels yet that will be on our next adventure

I'm going to jump ahead and just let y'all know this restaurant is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING....I MEAN…read moreAMAZING-AMAZING like "knock your socks off" amazingly good, like "holy moly guacamole" amazingly good! I honestly have never had a restaurant prepared meal that was even remotely prepared to this caliber of perfection! Alright here we go.... FOOD: We ordered WAY TOO MUCH, but we wanted to get a full understanding of what they were about, that and the pictures in the menu looked amazing. I always ask for suggestions when I'm trying something new.....And you can always tell when it's a knowledgeable, helpful and caring person by what they recommend....the 4 to 5 gentlemen who took care of us brought us an abundance of delicious and beautifully presented foods, including sides and specialties...we were blown away!! Service was beyond perfect....it really feels like you're hanging out with the family you always kinda wanted...lol! Above and beyond!!! Ambiance is comforting and relaxing not at all pretentious with plenty of room for large groups and families to enjoy together. I base a lot of my opinions about the overall quality of the restaurants that I review on the cleanliness of their restrooms....it's a "basic bottle line" that says everything you need to know about where you could potentially be eating and drinking by doing nothing more than taking a quick trip to the toilet. If it's a mess, LEAVE!! If it's kept up, well stocked and CLEAN, then hug the owner, tell your friends and family to eat there and write a good review because phenomenal places with pristine restrooms like Edessa are becoming a rarity, a thing of the past, a novelty in a new era of nasty, busted and gross establishments serving crap.... Try Edessa, you won't be disappointed!!

Another delicious spot on Nolensville Pike in South Nashville! Unassuming look in the middle of a…read morestrip mall, but always super busy. Food is great, and you can taste the ingredients are fresh. Their falafel is the perfect texture - good crisp to the exterior but light and fluffy and herby on the inside. Their falafel lemon tahini sauce is bright and smooth, a nice compliment. Tabouleh salad is not my favorite, way too dry and felt like I was gnawing on a dry bunch of parsley from the grocery store. Grapes leaves, order them. Hummus was smooth and creamy, pita hot. Their lamb smelled delicious but I'm not eating meat at the moment so didn't try it. Service is quick and kind. Prices very reasonable. Looking forward to trying more goodies next time!

After a morning of shopping at a local craft fair on Charlotte Pike, we were in the mood for a…read moregreat meal. I've wanted to eat at Fattoush Café since I moved to Nashville, but I've never found myself in that part of town at meal time. We walked in and found a cozy atmosphere, with no pretense. A single gentleman behind the counter, who may have been the owner, begged our indulgence as none of his employees had shown up to work that day. We were fine to wait given the delicious smells coming from the grill. He asked us if we wanted the chicken shawarma, and then apologized because he was freshly cooking a batch and it would take 15 minutes to be ready. That was music to our ears. Any Mediterranean restaurant that cooks proteins to order shows great promise. We had a chicken Shawarma salad, and the super platter. The portions were tremendous, the proteins were spectacular, and the tzatziki and spicy sauce both tasted looked and smelled homemade. The hummus was some of the best I've had in this town. The total for two huge meals, that really fed us each twice, was a paltry $40. The man behind the counter thanked us for coming in, again thanked us before we left, and was genuinely kind and seemed happy to have us in the restaurant. Very highly recommended for an amazing Middle Eastern meal on Charlotte Pike near downtown Nashville.

Where to begin?... great food, reasonably priced, and energetic and happy vibe…read more 1. This place was packed at 11am on a Wednesday. Two guys behind the counter in total control of their domain. Serving food that took time, but was delivered with quality in mind. Not skimping just to get through the rush. 2. Locals were happy to recommend options, and staff/owner made how they like. No one disappointed me, just wish I had a larger appetite. If you like authentic food cooked from the heart, try it out.

amazing and halal! great service and very clean establishment. May Allah bless you all !read more

It was our 1st time eating at a Somalian restaurant and it was a fun experience. Our server was…read moreabsolutely wonderful and helpful. What makes this place just extra special is every table is given a pitcher of Lemonade free and every meal is $13 and includes tax/tip. We ordered 4 meals to share between our 4 adults and 1 child.

Great food! We ordered the chicken wings and fries combo without any sauce. (Still tastes super…read moreflavorful without any sauce) ! Kiddo loved it) And two cheesy gyro fry plates! One with extra pita, and the other with sauce on the side instead. Generous portions, and quick service! Decent amount of room to sit inside and a relaxed and casual atmosphere. Will be eating here again!

8/26/25 I came here for lunch and ordered their mixed…read moreplatter option and a couple baklavas. Everything was made to order, quick and delicious. If I'm ever in the area I would definitely come back and try other menu options.

I absolutely enjoy trying new places that are different than what I'm accustomed to. Jerusalem, is…read moreone of those places. Tik Tok sent me, and I'm more than glad I had this experience. I'll be back. Service here was great. The gentleman was so willing to describe everything on the menu. He even recommended quite a few options for us to try. When you try new places, you have to order a little of everything to get an actual feel for the restaurant. My advice is to order a little bit of this and a little bit of that; you won't be displeased. Take in all of the culture. This place has a lot of character from the art on the walls to the minor decor on the tables. See photos for everything ordered! I can't even begin to name them all.

Great overall Here…read moreis what we had and loved them all: - Hummus: very creamy - Baba Ghanouj: very good, but wasn't very smoky (which is what I am used to). they bake the eggplant and purée it with tahini, garlic, and olive oil... it was delish. - Chicken Shawarma Plate: very good also, but there was a creamy topping that was a bit overwhelming.... maybe get it on the side next time. This dish came with rice and the rice is THE BOMB! don't pass on the rice.... sooooo good. Staff were all very nice and friendly This was my first time there.... but I was told they just finished a remodel- the place looks great. Pretty large venue so good for groups. Parking is easy - no worries there. Would I go back? YES, there is more to try.

Found this place on yelp a travel a lot so I'm constantly checking out new spots. I love a good…read moreMediterranean Greek place from time to time and let me tell you some of that best service from the bus boy to the person taking the order not to mention how delicious my meal was. I got a steak hummus plate. I believe delicious I'll be back. Pretty pricey for sure, but the quality is there to back it up. I think with my tip that plate was $31. Yummy though I don't think I can afford to go there as much as I would like to however, I'll definitely be back.

I've heard for years about how great this place is still. I supported early on and it lost its…read moreflavor but tonight. NEVER WILL I EVER COME BACK. The waitress was lack luster in personality, we sat down asked for hummus and the young guy with long hair on staff said they didn't have change for a $20 so a 7.99 hummus turned into a 20 dollar bill when he never brought back the $5 my friend said just to bring back as a tip. Then my mom's hummus lamb plate had a clump of hair in the hummus. The staff, "would you like us to remake it or a refund" no I'm sorry not anything to remedy the situation. Between the 5 of us with to go plates was nearly $130 ish. I'm so disappointed and know the owner would be upset with how his staff handled this. My chicken saaj bowl also was lack luster in flavor, I go to another Mediterranean place locally that is way way way more flavor. Hope the owner has a talk with his team about back of the kitchen etiquette so there isn't food in other people's food.