Best Mediterranean food in the seven oaks/wesley chapel area! This hole-in-the-wall restaurant is…read moretruly a hidden gem. The service is great and the food is delicious. We ordered the beef shawarma platter, lamb kabobs, and baklava cheesecake. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and seasoned perfectly. I don't know why we've been going to other places for shawarma when this business is here! We're already looking forward to coming back!

Celebrated the last kid obtaining their drivers license, sigh, where does the time go!?…read more New restaurant to us, but we wanted Mediterranean near to the DMV. Glad we went. Restaurant was clean, white table cloths, older decor and booths, but cute. Place was full of two large family groups celebrating the holidays together. Bathroom could use a better cleaning and update. We decided to get a small appetizer plate: Humus, Baba Ghanhuj, Falafel, Labneh, we opted for no grape leaves as we don't prefer them and got extra falafel instead. Portion was great. Our favorites were the Labneh absolutely delicious and perfect taste and texture, humus was seasoned perfectly and falafel was good, but I can't say it was amazing though, something was missing in taste to me. We also ordered the mixed meat entree, portion was large, no way I could have eaten it alone! We shared and still had left overs. The entree came with Kufta Kabob, beef shawarma, chicken kabobs, beef shish kabob, tzatziki, fattoush salad, pita, basmati rice. We had wanted a side of extra tzatziki but instead received a large side dish of tzatziki (we let it go, but neither of us truly enjoyed the tzatziki that much. It was bland to our liking). The one thing we absolutely did not like was the bland, no dressing fattoush salad. It literally had no dressing, no taste, not recommended at all, as the side. So here's what we did like a lot was the chicken kabobs, beef shawarma, basmati rice, beef shish kebabs, kufta kabobs, humus, and loved the Labneh on and with everything. The chicken kabobs were our favorite meat, tender, juicy, seasoned perfectly! We truly enjoyed and savored the Pistachio Baklava, so yummy for dessert! Overall we gave the place a 4 out of 5. We enjoyed our food, service was attentive and friendly. We had to downgrade from a 5 because we did not like the no dressing fattoush salad and the tzatziki tasted bland to us (we are used to the more Greek style). We will be back to try some other dishes!

I was seriously craving chicken kebabs, so I ended up checking out this local Mediterranean spot. I…read morewent with the Shish Tawook two grilled chicken skewers that come with your choice of sides. I picked the hummus and salad, both of which were super light and refreshing. The only miss for me was the raw white part of the green onions in the salad, they were a bit too chunky for my taste. The chicken, though? Perfectly grilled...crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside. It came with a tzatziki sauce that was more on the liquidy side, which isn't my favorite texture, so I just used it as a dip for the chicken and hummus. Heads-up: the menu on their official site isn't updated, but if you Google "Tasty Mediterranean," it shows accurate prices and lets you order online. It came out to $17.99 plus tax , which is a little pricey for lunch, but the portions were solid and the staff were super friendly so no complaints there!

Popped in here for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by the fresh variety of offerings, friendly…read moreservice, and generous portion sizes. I got a bowl with and they allowed you to pick a base, protein, 3 toppings, and 2 sauces for $14. The chicken shawarma and baba ghanouj were the stars of the show. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for great middle eastern cuisine in the Westchase area.

The best Mediterranean food in Tampa! The toum is out of this world! I am in love with this place…read moreand the good prices. The chicken shawarma plate is a must try. They have the best dolma in the region. The service is what you would expect of an order at the counter type of restaurant. It's not the nicest ambiance but don't let this dissuade you- this food is SO GOOD. I will keep coming back again and again!

Updating my review from 4 years ago: still awesome! I just really love everything I've tried at…read morethis restaurant. The food is always fresh, the service quick, friendly, and efficient, good sized portions of food, and very reasonably priced. My most recent visit I tried the Chicken Shawarma platter, and it was wonderful. Normally served with a garlic sauce, he substituted tzatziki when I requested it, which made it perfect. The chicken was carved straight off the rotating spit and heated on the flat grill, and was served with a small salad and hummus. Their hummus is really creamy and delicious. The platter is also served with a pita - keep in mind this is not the fluffy pita you're used to, but a Lebanese style large, almost flat pita, which is perfect for tearing apart and scooping up your food. Make sure to treat yourself to a piece of baklava for dessert - it is fresh and crispy and just the right amount of sweet. No real ambiance, but booths are available if you want to sit inside and eat. Totally a hidden gem, and I'll definitely be back.

Wow! The hummus here is amazing! Great texture and light. Definitely one of the best I have had…read more Pita was good and the gyro with chicken was really good. The flavors were really good. We look forward to trying more here.

Didn't follow instructions on my order. Unfortunately you can no longer see them make order so we…read moredidn't find out to we got home. Simple order and watched her put it in the system. No one else in store so no excuse. Just a cautionary tale.

As usual, this place is amazing. Today I decided to have my usual three falafel with a side of…read morehummus instead of yogurt sauce and a lamb burger with fries. Sometimes I get salad instead of fries, but today was that kind of day. The falafel is fresh perfectly fried extremely tasty. The hummus is their usual high-quality homemade version. Lamberger came out piping hot, juicy on a fresh bun and the fries are delicious. I also ordered an unsweetened iced tea and that came out just fine exactly the way I like it ice cold. Even though I sat outside and it's a bit noisy here and a bit hot. I really don't care because I do love this place. If something goes wrong here, make sure to tell them right away and they'll fix it. They're very good. Finally, let me just say how much I appreciate the consistency on your Quality as well as the freshness of their ingredients at all times. As usual, highly recommended!

While in the area I craved authentic Turkish food. A quick search on our fav app and several spots…read morecame up. It was a tough decision between three places nearby and I chose Tazza. I'd hate to go against the many great reviews, but I wasn't impressed with the Turkish dishes. Firstly the name is deceiving. It should be called "Tazza Turkish, Mediterranean, Greek, Italian and other international food". And yes, I know I should've picked up on that bit of knowledge from viewing the menu - I get it. On the food - the hummus and tzatziki apps were good , except the pita bread were just reheated pitas found at the local Publix. The coconut shrimps were not coconut. The mixed grill was ok. Lastly the kunefe was eh.. The Turkish coffee was good. Overall not impressed with the Turkish food. It wasn't terrible just not as authentic as I expected. And quite overpriced

CAVA is so good, I had to try another place so I went to this one. It was clean and very nice,…read morestaff was kind to me as well. Eden was a lovely helper and assisted me with my order. I recommend the chicken and rice! I also added sweet potatoes like half and half since she said it was good and it was!! My new favorite food!!

My mom and I decided to try CAVA because we had coupons for a free bowl or pita, and we were…read morehonestly really impressed! I've actually had CAVA before, but it had been a few years since the last time I went, so I was excited to try it again. We both ended up getting bowls, and everything tasted super fresh and flavorful. I got arugula and brown rice as my base with harissa honey chicken, tzatziki and hummus, plus corn, pickled onions, pita crisps, pita chips on the side, and the yogurt dill sauce. Everything mixed together so well and had a really good balance of flavors and texture. The harissa honey chicken had a really good sweet and spicy flavor without being too overpowering. For my drink, I mixed the blueberry lavender drink with lemonade and it was SO good and refreshing. My mom got the garlic dressing on her bowl and I highly recommend trying it because it was really flavorful and paired well with everything. The portions were great, the ingredients tasted fresh, and the whole meal felt light but still filling. Definitely a place I'd come back to again!

We visited on a Saturday around 5:30 PM. At first, I was a little nervous since the place was…read morecompletely empty--but I quickly noticed a steady stream of pickup orders, which reassured me that this spot is loved by locals. The décor is small and notably simple, but the food is what truly stands out. Everything was hot, fresh, and absolutely delicious. The prices were very reasonable for the quality and portions. We ordered a mixed platter and the hummus with shawarma--both were fantastic. The meat was flavorful, and the hummus was smooth and rich. Definitely a place we'd return to for a casual, satisfying meal.

Based on yelp reviews I found Al-Sham Palace. We stopped for a late lunch /early dinner. It was…read moreempty except someone waiting for a carry out. We were greeted by a very nice young lady but she seemed surprised and somewhat taken back that we were there. She brought menus and asked for a beverage order. A coke and Diet Coke became an unknown brand in a small can served without ice. We ordered swarma sandwiches with fries and the beverage for an additional $3.50. When the orders arrived they were warm and very flavorful. We were still the only guests. Every table featured a Muslim table decoration that really made no difference to us but eventually we began to feel like we were strangers there. We noticed there were other folks in the kitchen and the waitress was not actually preparing our food. It was tasty and was spiced a little different than I have had before. The waitress brought our check on a portable card reader and I left our usual tip. We both felt a little out of place. The Yelp reviews were very positive but based on my search for middle eastern food in an area we have never been to, I was hoping for a more traditional food and service.

So very delicious flavorful and great service…read more My first time in a Turkish restaurant. I was a bit intimidated at first but the 5 star reviews calmed my nerves. I came here cus zaky Zak's was closed til 3. I fell in love with Mediterranean food recently, although I always loved Greek and Italian. Middle Eastern food was mysterious and I was intimidated. My forked is Lebanese and Emirate ( Emirates) and she recently prepared a lunch for me that blew my mind and now I'm hooked! Searching all the Tampa spots for the best. This meal was very delicious and they had 3 of the dishes she made for me so I ordered two and tried something new. Service was kind, gentle and generous. They gave me a Turkish tea at the end which was a delight. Below is pics of what I ordered i remembered this time cus I wanted to send this place to my friend. Enjoy!

As a Turkish native, and with a husband who has experienced the food in Türkiye firsthand, we were…read morethrilled to find a place in Tampa offering a traditional Turkish breakfast spread. Angora did not disappoint! We arrived around noon on a Sunday and were seated quickly. We ordered the Breakfast for 2 and, coming hungry after the gym, we added a Lahmacun just in case. The breakfast spread was incredible. The cheeses, tomatoes, and cucumbers were fresh and flavorful, and the baked breads were delicious. The breakfast also comes with a full pot of Turkish tea (enough to fill our glasses 6+ times!). For the egg dish, we chose the Menemen, and it was genuinely as good as what I make at home--which is saying a lot. We ended up taking more than half the Lahmacun home because the portions were so generous, but it was baked to perfection. The restaurant is very clean with an open-concept kitchen where you can see the chefs at work. We will definitely be back!

Great food, service and ambiance. All meats are tender, rice soft. Very pleasant atmosphere and…read morestaff

Good grilled food to start. This restaurant is halal food in temple terrace that serve kabab and…read moremore. The restaurant is popular with a lot of customers. The indoor capacity also big enough. Their menu has some Yemeni choices that include the menu of mansaf and mandi. My friend got that choice while we have the mixed grill. The mixed grilled has grilled chicken, shish kabab and kufta kabab. We have the sides as rice, baba ghanoush, and hummus. Their grilled technique is perfect that the meat still juicy. Most of the place we visit is meat too dry. But this place is very good. Service is good. Wait is not too long for the grilled compare to many place.

For the love of food! Trust Akram! If he tells you to do the lentil soup... don't be a fool!!! Get…read moreit! Outstanding Perfect Falafel and Hummus! Gerardo Luna was here! Find me on Yelp!

Got a "too good to go" order from here & was pleasantly surprised! Cant speak for the dine in…read moreexperience, but the food here is genuinely yummy & well seasoned! I highly recommend :)