Caspian Grill

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Kevin Z.

My girlfriend and I ordered a mix for 2 with steak and lamb. The rice was seasoned well, but the flour tortilla seemed more there for presentation. Loved the portions and freshness of the caspian salads plus the char on the grilled vegetables. Plentyyy of onions which was a plus for me and the pickles were a nice touch. However my only gripe is that there were only 2 pieces of lamb with the rest being a normal portion of ribeye steak kabob. I would expect two normal portions of lamb kabob. Siracha sauce was also odd

Steph B.

Been here several times for takeout and boy o boy is it delicious. There are two locations, but I've only been to the one next to Woodman's. It's in a strip mall and small, but I love the music videos on the tv and home style vibe. Every time I go I order too many things because I want to try the whole menu. This time I got the chicken pelmeni, potato vareniki, fried piroshkis, honey cake, baklava, and chicken kebab plate. Everything was so good! I also got a chocolate croissant for my kiddo and her sticky fingers have two thumbs up. The owner and staff are always very kind, and seemed joyful at my enthusiastic ordering and diligent in packaging it all up so I don't spill. Only thing on the menu I didn't like was this Russian mineral water I gave a try. Too salty for me, but it's cool to try new things. Anyway, check them out!

Charmin interior with some seating on the side

Matt W.

Wife and I were feeling Greek/Mediterranean, and while searching around, Caspian Grill popped up, so we decided to give it a go. We weren't sure what to expect from the unassuming exterior, but entered to find a charming, well decorated, and clean restaurant! We started with some Turkish tea, which was recommended by our waiter. It was quite good, and came in unique tea glasses that allows it to cool quickly for drinking, while allowing the rest of the tea to stay nice and hot in the pot when you're ready for more! Asked for some water on the side, which we found out was a $2 bottle of water. I'd skip that next time. We ordered the garlic hummus, and it was very good, but we did need to order a side pita to finish enjoying the hummus. Side pita only cost $1.50 though, so not a huge inconvenience. Decided to split their chicken Pelmini, which was 14 pieces of dumpling-type goodness, with siracha and Greek yogurt on the side. Excellent bang for your buck, and quite tasty. Ordered the meat only version of the lamb kabob, and while the portion wasn't the largest, the lamb was very savory, and some of the best I've had in a while. I would recommend getting the plate version, which comes with some sides to fill out the dish. Whole meal came out to about $33, not including tip. When we go next time, we'll likely go with the Lamb Pelmini, split a kabob plate, and finish up with some baklava, which looked really good! Definitely recommend this place.

Shsron F.

This was recommended by a Spectrum service person. We never would have tried it in our own. F tu I'm the outside it is not impressive but the inside is big and beautiful. It reminded me of the many Moroccan restaurants I've been in. We went for lunch so it wasn't crowded. I had the lamb kebabs and a Caspian salad. The small salad was huge and very tasty. I think there were 7 pieces of meat on the skewer but I am not sure. In any case it was adequate. Hubby got the pita and it came with more food than he could eat. The lentil soup was very good as was the pita. I suggest anyone to go there. We enjoyed it and will be back.

MaryDan H.

Caspian Grill is my fave type of food. So I was very pleased to see that it be opened near Woodmans Westside. We tried three different dishes: chicken wings, ribeye steak kabob and lamb kabob. The menu doesn't describe the dishes, so I didn't really know what to expect. Each dish practically looked identical except for the meats: one large pita bread with meat and topped with a delicious fresh salad with onions, feta cheese, tomatoes and herbs & spices. For me it was perfect.... but my husband isn't a salad fan. So he was a bit disappointed. But I scored more salad, so hooray for me! My meat-loving husband and I enjoyed all three of the meats. The meats were tasty and well seasoned. I wish the menu had more descriptions of all dishes. I don't know what Pelmeni or Vareniki are. But I'll ask best time I stop in.

Mason D.

Wow!! I felt like I was back in Istanbul. There are soo many flavors on each dish - parsley, dill, onion, cucumber, feta, etc.. Seriously it's an orchestration of flavors. We got a pot of tea, garlic hummus, lamb kabob plate with fries, and mixed veggie kabob. I don't eat meat but my partner said the lamb was tender and delicious. And when you order it as a plate it comes with an amazing mixed salad that we both happily shared. Veggie kabob was great. I love the blistered peppers the most. If we had any space left we would have gotten a baklava - it looked soo good in the case.

Lay D.

Amazing Azari food. The kabobs are perfectly seasoned and juicy. I'm rooting for this place to be successful. It truly is a gem. Wish it was closer to me :( I will definitely be back!

Sydney R.

We tried Caspian because they are opening a new location near our home and thought we should try it out! and YUMMMM, I'm so impressed. We dined in and the owner actually waited our table. He was so kind and attentive and made great suggestions for food. We got the Mix two which was just the right amount of food for two people. We had the lamb and chicken skewers both were cooked perfectly. It also came with rice, a greek salad with yogurt dressing and a pita. I additionally ordered hummus for the pita. We can't wait to try their new location.

Cameron Q.

This place is very unique. I don't think I had Caucasus cuisine before this. The experience was great. We got borscht, pelmeni, and mixed grill: steak and lamb. The steak was super good and tender. The lamb was bit salty. My boyfriend thought they overcooked the meat a bit. My only complaint for this was the portion was pretty small. The mixed grill came with caspian salad, grilled vegetables and rice. The rice had this interesting flavor but a bit dry. The pita was thin and had no flavor. The grilled vegetables contained of eggplants which we didn't really care for, tomatoes and peppers. There were also a few pickles as well. For some reasons, their caspian salad looked so dreamy. The thinly sliced onions made me want to dine in right away. The borscht was good. Not sure if I was not supposed to do this but I put the pelmeni into the soup. I really didn't care much about the pelmeni sauces they provided at all. We also got their honey bread and baklava. They were okay. I wish the baklava was more flaky and had more pistachio. Definitely will come back to try different meats.

Kat W.

Great gem near Woodman's. I got a lamb kabob platter which was very tasty. It comes with either rice or fries, salad, and pita. Make sure to ask for tzatziki sauce! The skewer of meat was a little small for some people in my group (they do sell additional individual skewers as necessary), but the food was very tasty. The entree rested on a pita and the salad was flavorful with tasty fresh red onions and tomatoes. The fries and meat skewers were delicious and not dry at all. It was a good portion size for me, but as mentioned above, some others in my group ended up getting a second entree. I would definitely come back!

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Claudia L D.

6 years ago

Perfectly cooked lamb kebab with Caspian salad and rice for lunch. Nice and clean place for dine-in.

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Ahmad M.

6 years ago

This place was amazing. I'm from the DC area and I am used very good middle eastern food. I worked in one growing up and have had it thousands of times. This place is very similar to Persian food. I know where to come when I'm feeling homesick now. I'll be back many many times. The owner was very friendly too! Great family place. read more

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Aaron G.

5 years ago

Super fresh food, fast service and very respectful staff! Definitely will come back again!

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Arvind m.

5 years ago

We ordered two veggie kabob one mixed , one only eggplant and salad. The salad was good how ever the veggies Laban was not cooked fully specially egg plant . There service was good when I called to add something to order, I would like to try one more time. read more

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Nathaniel L.

7 years ago

Awesome meal! We went with another friend couple of ours, not sure what to expect. We got an excellent Mediterranean meal with top notch service. Their lamb kabobs were incredible and the family platter was plenty of food for all of us. There's only a few tables within the restaurant, but they do delivery as well. Highly recommended! read more

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Paul C.

4 years ago

Good service and enjoyed the food. Looking foreword to the expanded version of the Caspisn Grill which I understand will be opening soon

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Natalie A.

7 years ago

We stopped in out of curiosity after a snack elsewhere. The staff was friendly when we came in and were fine with us just trying a little dessert since we were full. We ended up having some of the Greek baklava and a pot of tea, which was a good choice. I didn't ask what kind of tea it was but it was great plain, or with one sugar cube. The baklava was flaky and not too sweet, just how I like it. We are planning go go back for some main dishes next time. read more

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Kate B.

4 years ago

I have ordered their family packs a few times now and they really skimp on the meat. There's barely any , let alone for the entire family. They do give plenty of pita and rice if you are carb loading but don't expect much protein. read more

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Brent M.

5 years ago

Really good food. The seasonings they use are amazing and I can't name any other place that has food that tastes like this in Madison.

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Katie S.

5 years ago

I have a new favorite (Halal) restaurant in Madison! I just got done eating my delivery. It was delicious food, everything from the chicken thigh Kabob to the rib eye to the rice and dumplings (got cheese and cherry) to the salad to the Azerbaijani baklava. I've never had Azerbaijani food before, but I want more...probably tomorrow IA. I was hungry after a disappointing experience at Dubai today (repeat customer, but am switching to Caspian from now on when I'm in town). I like how you can order small portions, just meat, at pretty reasonable prices, although altogether, I paid over $50 for a lot of variety, and am struggling to save some for my husband (combination of small portions and deliciousness). Worth it for the quality of food. Garlic and onions upset my stomach, and I've been been doing keto (not tonight). This is definitely a way to get unadulterated halal grilled meat. The carb splurge was worth it. Next order I will request onions, as there were a lot of them on top of the meat. read more

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Sheila J.

3 years ago

The owner of this establishment is unhinged. Came on a Saturday (before noon). Had a reservation through 'open table'. Upon entering the restaurant, the staff greeted us and sat us right away. It was empty other than one other couple. Upon looking at the menu, we decided that it wasn't something that we were interested in eating after all and decided to go to the sushi place down the street. We informed the staff that we had changed our minds and were leaving. NOTE: we had not ordered nor eaten a thing. Half of our guests weren't even there! Upon leaving, the owner followed us out yelling and informed us that we were going to be charged $20 per person for leaving! A card number was given to 'open table' when the reservation was made. The reservation was for 7 people so he charged us $140! The restaurant was empty and he made us no food so essentially he stole money. HE IS A CROOK!!!! read more

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David K.

4 years ago

Awesome food. We had the dolma, khinkali, and blinchiki. Everything was fresh and the portions were big enough to get us full for the rest of the day read more

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K K.

5 years ago

Super fresh veggies and grilled lamb was tasty and grilled very well. The meal for two also had plenty of food.

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Aidan M.

4 years ago

The food was so good! The service is even better! We loved their gluten free bread! A must try

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Andy K.

5 years ago

I got the chicken thigh platter. It came on pita with lots of salad, and two measly pieces of chicken. Not worth. Do not go here.

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Navid M.

6 years ago

Fantastic Azeri/Turkish food! They have very nice Kabobs, Dolmah and so on ... . I love it

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Sam M.

5 years ago

Best lamb I've ever had. Fantastic guy who runs the business and great all around food. Do yourself a favor and check this place out.

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Harper E.

6 years ago

This little place in the strip mall across from Woodman's doesn't look like much, but the Azerbaijani couple that runs this place are cooking up simple, delicious food in a Central Asian style that combines influences of Russia and the Middle East. Lamb kebab was moist and perfectly seasoned. Blinchiki (basically the same thing as blini or blintzes) were really good too: thin, nicely browned crepes surrounding a sweet but not TOO sweet filling of cheese and raisins. For dessert, I'd skip baklava and go for the surprisingly complex four-layer honey cake. Just a few tables here, zero frills; looks like a lot of their business is takeout and delivery, and they deliver all over town. Friendly proprietor will show you lots of Baku photos including him swimming in the Caspian Sea if you ask. Great addition to the SW side; we'll be back for sure. read more

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Rose W.

5 years ago

Wow! From the moment my family walked in the door, we were treated with the most outstanding hospitality. The owner is extremely kind and helpful in navigating the menu offerings. The food was AMAZING, everything was extremely fresh and delicious. Make sure to get a slice of honey cake, baked from scratch from the owner's lovely wife! Will definitely be back. read more

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Rich A.

6 years ago

My wife and I really reduced the number of times we order out during this difficult time but after having ordered from here twice, we are going to make it a priority to order from here regularly to help support this amazing restaurant so that it will continue to be here after the we beat the pandemic. We absolutely love the food! read more

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Erik D.

6 years ago

This was a great place with flavorful food that is both fresh and light, but also filling. The meat was cooked to perfection and we left very happy. read more

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Lauren S.

6 years ago

Great place! Owners were so helpful and friendly. We ordered the lamb kebab plates with rice and they were fantastic. The salad is SO fresh and flavorful with lots of fresh herbs and the lamb melts in your mouth. The owner recommended a fabulous desert that his wife had made from scratch. Would recommend it to all! read more

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Mary Jo G.

6 years ago

Great food and friendly service. Highly recommend the lamb kofta plate. Hearty serving sizes.

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Jenny B.

6 years ago

Stopped in for a fast dinner. This place didn't disappoint. It was cozy and warm. The kabobs, pita bread, and dumpling soup were delicious. The service was fast and friendly. And try the fruit punch. Different but good. read more

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B B.

7 years ago

I heard about this recently opened restaurant by chance and decided to try it. This restaurant is located in a small stripmall next to Woodman grocery store on west side of Madison, Wisconsin. This restaurant sets itself apart from other nearby eateries. It inviting and clean despite a small space with only five tables. When my husband walked into the restaurant, the owner (chef, waiter, and casher) greeted us with smile. He was friendly and helpful. Food was brought to us quickly. We ordered a pot of tea, potato vareniki (Russian dumpling), a bowl of soup, and two entries, and a dessert. The ribeye steak kabob was well seasoned and cooked perfectly. Everything else was also delicious! My husband and I used to go to Chicago for Russian dumplings and other good food from Middle Eastern countries. Now we have this wonderful place near us. What a pleasant surprise! I highly recommend it. Oh, by the way, the price was very reasonable. read more

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707 S Gammon Rd
Madison, WI 53719
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(608) 709-5002
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What time does Caspian Grill open?

Caspian Grill opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Caspian Grill close?

Caspian Grill closes at 9:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Caspian Grill is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun Closed

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Does Caspian Grill take credit cards?

Yes, Caspian Grill takes credit cards.

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Does Caspian Grill have catering options?

Yes, Caspian Grill does have catering options.

Does Caspian Grill serve alcohol?

No, Caspian Grill does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Caspian Grill have TVs?

Yes, Caspian Grill has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Caspian Grill have bike parking?

Yes, Caspian Grill has bike parking.

Does Caspian Grill have parking?

Yes, Caspian Grill has parking options. Private Lot Parking

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Is Caspian Grill wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Caspian Grill is wheelchair accessible.

Does Caspian Grill have free WiFi?

Yes, Caspian Grill has free WiFi.

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Chen's Dumpling House

Food: - braised beef with rice 3.5/5. It was a little chewy…read morebut it has good flavor. It came with egg and some green vegetables which was a nice surprise. - scallion pancake 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 2/5 - it's not the best looking place but the food & service makes up for it. I would come back and try the dumplings

Food 4/5 Service 3.5/5…read moreAmbiance 3.5/5 Chen's Dumpling House is a hole-in-the-wall store with authentic Chinese dumplings - these are quite delicious and well flavored. I got a wide variety of different items that strongly reminded me of dim sum, which I don't really get much of at all anymore. I think everything I got was great - definitely scratched the itch for dim sum related dishes. The venue itself is two levels tall, but it can still be quite intimate - pretty low seating on the first floor and a handful of tables on the second. It's a nice place to briefly take a respite from the hustle and bustle of State Street and refuel both the body and soul.

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N3 Teriyaki Eel Noodle Soup 照烧鳗鱼面 ($13.95)

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B4 Taro Paste Buns (3 pcs) 芋头包 ($5.95) - fluffy, not too sweet

Marigold Kitchen

We were visiting Madison recently and found this restaurant through Yelp. It was a Wed. Morning…read more I liked the vibe right when I entered. Bright cheerful charming decor. I was skeptical when I realized we had to order our food at the counter vs. being seated and served. I didn't like having to pay gratuity prior to being provided any service. We ordered Chilaquiles and the French Toast. The chilaquiles was not authentic but we really liked it! Would definitely recommend. Same for the French toast! Yummy. The fruit was so sweet and fresh. The almonds were a nice touch. 5 Stars for the food. I liked that the water was self service. I liked that take out boxes were readily available. I didn't have to ask or wait in either case. I think the only negative of our visit was having to find parking.

Tried Marigold Kitchen while downtown and had a great experience overall. I sat outside on a…read morebeautiful day, which made for such a nice breakfast café atmosphere. The service was absolutely great, and the restaurant has a lively, charming vibe. It does tend to get busy, so I'd recommend arriving at a reasonable time. I ordered the French toast, which was clearly their own elevated take on the classic. The flavors were good, but the texture was a little different than I expected and threw me off slightly. It felt more like a chic, creative version of French toast rather than the traditional style, which is the only reason I'm giving it four stars instead of five. Everything else was fantastic, though, and I'd definitely come back to explore more of the menu. Worth checking out if you're in the area.

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Ahan

On a Saturday night, the wait time for dinner was 75 minutes, but was able to get in about 35-40…read moreminutes. The chicken pho has flavorful broth, and comes with a baby bowl of toppings. You can ask for chili oil, hoisin, and sriracha. Laap Nuea has a lot of great balance of cabbage, tripe, beef, and greens. Love that it comes with sticky rice to balance the flavors out even more. Would definitely recommend this dish

This place was definitely worth the drive from Milwaukee!…read more I knew this place was going to be amazing when there was a 40 minute wait for 2 people on a Wednesday night. We ended up finding 2 spots at the bar top as it was first come first serve. The tapioca pork dumplings were recommended to us by the staff which were AMAZING. The flavor was incredible and I will be dreaming about these. The chicken with the praram long song was so flavorful and wow the peanut sauce was the best I've ever had! I also loved the butter chicken sandwich - I had to try it since I knew it was a rotating special on the menu. The flavors here are just so perfectly melded to create amazing dishes.

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Cento

Had a late dinner at Cento and it did not disappoint! I ordered the Tuscan kale Cesar salad and the…read morescallops entree. Both were impeccable! My server, Prasad, was really the highlight! He was so sweet and informative. Went through the menu and described everything in such detail. My friend and I were visiting Madison for work and he offered us so many options to fill our free time. He takes so much pride in everything and it shows. The ambiance of the restaurant is a little on the nicer side, but they do allow casual attire. 10/10 recommend and can't wait to come back for the wine flight with the in house Somm.

First time at Cento for a friend's birthday today and spoiler, will be back! We all went ahead with…read morethe Boozy Brunch for $35 a person, which comes with 2 cocktails, unlimited coffee, a pastry of your choice, and any entree on the menu. Drip coffee was delicious to start. I had the lobster fettuccine and there was PLENTY of lobster in it. Pasta tasted fresh and it hit the spot! Some of our party got the French toast which looked amazing and I'll probably try next time-- peaches and pecans with it! A few of them ordered bacon on the side too and it came with plenty of it, 3-4 long strips. Cannoli was the pastry I chose and it was the perfect sweet treat. Filling had cinnamon and was dipped in pistachios, which I will be back for! Ella was our server-- simply amazing! Super attentive, knows the menu like the back of her hand, and went above and beyond for us many times. Michael was one of the hosts who went out of his way to practically give us a photo shoot to capture my friend's special day. Beautiful restaurant with an elevated feel. Open environment while still making the table feel private. They were piping pastries while we were there which was fun to see. Went on a summer Saturday around 11, and if you're from Madison, you know that means the farmer's market (aka, make a plan A/B/C for parking, plan plenty of time to get there and be patient with the crowd outdoors).

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Bar Corallini

Excellent food, service and atmosphere. It is a very cozy Italian restaurant setting with an open…read morekitchen concept, where you can also see them cooking the personal pizzas in a brick oven. I also love being in restaurants where they really bring in the traditions of the cuisine. For apps, we shared the eggplant fritters (which were amazing!), burrata and salad. Must get the eggplant fritters, they were little balls of eggplant delight! And I am a huge eggplant parm fan so this was right up my alley. For my main, I opted for the shrimp scampi with homemade pasta! I loved the homemade pasta! However, I felt the sauce was very light. I wish I could've ordered this pasta dish with the san marzano sauce. I think that would've made the flavor pop more for me. And for desserts, they were also incredible. Tiramisu, cannoli and the lemon sorbet! Highly recommend the lemon sorbet, was such a strong lemon flavor. Overall, definitely recommend in the Madison area, one of my favs so far!

Great spot for a special occasion! I thought the paccheri was phenomenal, and it was something out…read moreof the ordinary for me. I liked it so much that I plan on trying to recreate it at home. Also, our server was attentive and friendly. She brought us a cannoli on the house because we were celebrating a birthday.

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Jerry B.

3 years ago

We had dinner last Saturday at Caspian Grill at 610 junction rd. I must say that the overall experience was exceptional. From the moment I stepped through the door, the warm and inviting ambiance set the tone for a memorable evening. The staff were friendly, attentive, and truly went above and beyond to ensure that my dining experience was enjoyable. Now, onto the main attraction--the food. Each dish that graced my table was a masterpiece in its own right. The flavors were exquisite, and the presentation was impeccable. It was evident that the chefs took great care and pride in their creations, using only the finest ingredients to tantalize the taste buds. The menu offered a wide variety of options, and stuff instructed me with all dietary options. Despite the delectable cuisine and impeccable service, there was one minor inconvenience that I would be remiss not to mention. The noise emanating from the yoga studio located on the second floor occasionally disrupted the serene atmosphere of the dining area. While I understand the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, the noise from the yoga classes sometimes overshadowed the peaceful ambiance that the restaurant aims to cultivate. It would be greatly appreciated if some soundproofing measures could be implemented to minimize the disturbance caused by the yoga studio. That being said, I want to emphasize that the noise issue did not significantly detract from my overall experience at your restaurant. The delectable food and the exceptional service overshadowed this minor inconvenience. I commend you on the remarkable dining establishment you have created, and I will definitely be returning to savor more of your culinary delights. read more

Sara L.

5 years ago

The owner was super friendly and very thankful that we stopped in! Overall, we had a great experience. All the food was very flavorful. We tried the lamb dolmanis, the Russian salad, two different types of kabobs, and the baklava. Will definitely return! read more

Gina P.

3 years ago

Do not do business with this company. They don't pay their bills and then jump from contractor to contractor saying how everyone else is the problem. Owner wants work done for free and then when he gets the bill makes up reasons why he should pay. RUN! read more

Ryan B.

5 years ago

Dined in and everything was wonderful. The food was fresh, unique and delicious. The tea was wonderful and so was the cake!!

Alex S.

5 years ago

Absolute ASS The owner can go rot in a hole for the way he treats customers especially when it's his fault read more

Khafiz I.

3 years ago

Delicious family place food is Good

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