Really fresh and excellent Middle Eastern food, but hard to find parking. The food is worth the…read moreinconvenience, however.

The food was good. Our favorite was the kofta kabob and garlic dip. The restaurant side is small…read morewith 4 tables, but hey it's open late! The tabouleh salad had undercooked cracked wheat, but it was still tasty. If you want to sit down for late night food I would recommend this place!

I had an amazing dining experience at Safta!…read more The wine list is well curated, both the BTG and bottle list was impressive. We chose an Areni wine, the Yacobian Hobbs. I was excited to try after watching a documentary on the Somm channel about that specific winemaker. The wine was delicious. Additionally, I was so happy to see small boutique wine from the Santa Barbara area like Amevive and A Tribute to Grace. Our server Yvonne guided our menu choices thoughtfully and enhanced our experience with excellent service. We started with watermelon feta salad with baby cilantro, walnuts, and harissa oil. The watermelon was cool, sweet, and crisp and the flavors balanced perfectly. If you are a pickle lover you must get the pickles. I think I will be dreaming of them. The pickled cabbage, okra, califlower and snap peas were just the best! The pitas were puffy, but not hollow, and warm. There was also an olive oil dipping sauce that complemented everything. Star of the show for me was the forgaged mushrooms and hummus. These were the most delicious mushrooms and snoothest hummus I have ever experienced, and I think there might be magicians in the kitchen. Our other dishes were cabbage and eggplant. Both taste explosions, done masterfully with a sauce, color and texture. This food is truly incredible, highly recommend. I am in Denver for work, anytime I travel back to Denver I will for sure return to Safta.

Okay, THIS place is worth writing about. I love Brussels sprouts, and I highly recommend the…read moreBrussels with hummus, whipped feta, falafel, and a bunch of the little saucy dishes to mix, dip, and try together. Everything feels meant to be explored rather than just eaten. And the passion fruit pavlova? Absolutely get it. I am NOT a soda kind of gal, but the strawberry cardamom soda was the exception. So unexpected, refreshing, and delicious. This isn't just a place to grab something to eat--it's an experience. Go hungry, order a bunch of things, share everything, and experiment. Definitely a must-try.

Came here with a friend for dinner and pleasantly surprised at how my evening turned out! Food is…read moreamazing, service is mindful and flavors are impeccable! My favorite was the spicy chicken with saffron rice. The rice was so flavorful. The samosa and falafel appetizer was really fresh and not oily at all which I appreciate. The dessert was Dubai chocolate with strawberries and I think they could do better - portion size was plenty. Ambiance is a very minimal and pleasant.

I am extremely disappointed with my experience with Sahara Restaurant. This was my first time…read moreordering from them, and it will absolutely be my last. I placed an Uber Eats order, but within about two minutes I experienced a serious emergency and had no choice but to cancel it. I immediately called the restaurant and explained the situation, hoping they would show some understanding. Instead, I was met with zero compassion from the owner, Moe. The restaurant was also close to closing when I placed my order. There is simply no way an entire chicken meal was fully prepared within two minutes. Despite that, I was still charged $41. Since I had already paid for the order, I asked if I could at least pick up the food myself instead of letting it go to waste. The owner , Moe, refused. So not only did I lose my $41, but I also wasn't allowed to receive the food that I had already paid for. That is incredibly frustrating and unfair. I understand businesses have cancellation policies, but there should also be room for common sense and compassion. Emergencies happen, and I canceled almost immediately after placing the order. Instead of trying to help or work with me, I was treated like my situation didn't matter at all. This experience left me feeling completely dismissed and taken advantage of. Customer service is about treating people with respect, especially when unexpected situations arise. Unfortunately, I received none of that. I will never order from Sahara Restaurant again, and I cannot recommend a business that shows so little empathy for its customers. There are many restaurants that value their customers and would have tried to find a fair solution. Sadly, this was not one of them.

We were welcomed upon walking in but that was pretty much the extent of the service we received…read more Besides taking our orders and dropping them off, our waters were never filled and it was a hot day with no/low air conditioning in the restaurant. Even when paying, the lady didn't say a word to us and was busy talking to someone on the phone. The restaurant also has a strong smell of old furniture which really bothered some of the people in our group. The food itself was decent. I enjoyed my Moroccan lamb shank enough and the chicken kabob was decent but one in our group ordered the lunch portion and it was like 3-4 small pieces of chicken. Overall, if you are really craving Mediterranean in the Wash Park area and don't feel like driving, getting some good to go here may not be a bad idea but service leaves a lot to be desired.

Definitely a warm cozy vibe. Plenty indoor seating and a couple of tables outside as well. Staff…read morewas really nice. Highly recommend the Beef shawarma sandwiches. Everyone else enjoyed what they ordered, Chicken tacos, , chicken shawarma, harira soup and gyro. I'd recommend the place, and would definitely visit again if I'm in the area.

Ash'Kara is always at the top of my list when I'm craving incredible Mediterranean food. The food…read moreand service is truly top notch, and every dish is packed with amazing flavor. To start, the hummus, pita, and htipiti are a must, obviously! And the za'atar-spiced fries are seriously addicting -- I could eat an entire order myself. Both salads are fantastic and are the perfect addition to the meal. But for the main course... DO NOT leave without ordering the za'atar roasted chicken, bavette steak, and wood-fired carrots. You will be missing out if you do! Every single time we've gone, everything has been cooked to absolute perfection, and the flavors are immaculate. Honestly, I'd lick my plate clean.

Pleasantly surprised that our experience turned out better than we thought it would. A few of our…read morefriends mentioned not liking the food or their experience but we decided to dine here and brought parents. We got a few drinks and placed an order for apps and mains together since it would be easier. And normally you would expect drinks would come first followed by apps and then mains. We got the apps, drinks and mains all together which was a bit odd because our table had no more place. Our server did not ask us and we thought it was understood. The lamb kofte, hummus and mandu dumplings were great! Their pita is fresh and piping hot, unlike other pitas I've had which was a big positive! The main dish my mom got was the carrot dish because she is a vegetarian, it was such a lazy dish! Just extra charred carrots on a bed of chickpeas and sauce - I expected more! Everything lamb was grilled to perfection and tasted really good. The falafel was very tasty as well. Stick to meat options if you decide to dine here. I wish they had a few more vegetarian options in the mains. We decided to skip desserts here because they did not sound appetizing at all. Service was alright. FYI - they will add a 20% service charge irrespective of your party size.

Such a great experience at El Five! The atmosphere is intimate, and sitting at the chef's bar with…read morebeautiful views of downtown Denver made it even better. The smoked burrata was delicious, especially with all the toppings it came with. The sea bass completely surprised me, in the best way. Sweet, spicy, savory, crunchy, with so many different textures and flavors happening at once. The lamb skewers were another favorite. The meat was thinly sliced and secured on the skewer, which made every bite incredibly tender. They were just bomb overall! The drinks were also very well put together and complemented the food perfectly. The server was outstanding. Definitely a place I'm eager to come back to and try more dishes from the menu!

From arrival to departure was exceptional. The amuse bouche really set the tone at the chef's…read moretable. It truly blew me away. And from that point on, from first taste, I knew my experience would be exceptional. The service was attentive without being overly attentive, and the chef's were so kind, answering every one of my weird questions about what they were preparing or ingredients that I noticed. I ordered the smoked burrata to start. The balance between the candied pistachio, artichoke pesto, and wagyu cecina really created a well balanced and unexpected dish. The burrata was creamy and the salty and sweet components balanced the aged sherry gastrique and made for an incredible intro to a beautiful performance by the chefs. Next was another small dish, which I wish I remembered the description for (I need to bring a little notebook with me), but it was a perfect segue into the next course, the ibérico presa. Wow. Just wow. White asparagus has got to be one of my favorite vegetables next to artichokes, when done exceptionally well, as they most definitely were. The piquillo peppers and pickled shallots complemented the pork, which was so soft, perfectly. I definitely died and went to heaven at this point in the meal. This is probably when I should've stopped eating because after this point, still pure delight, but my poor stomach was soooooo full. Next was another small bite to lead into my next course, also incredible. Wish I could describe it. My next course was the European sea bass. Now, sea bass is my favorite fish of all time. The perfectly crisp skin, the red onion jam, the spicy sweet balance was perfection. I loved every bite. The olive oil potatoes were a perfect complement. And at this point, I was bursting at the seems... but I still ordered dessert, because you only live once and food is one of the great joys of life. For dessert, I had the crema. The honeycomb on top, the cherries, all leading to a perfect finish. A time was had. Thanks El Five

Fresh ingredients and a great atmosphere! Be sure to show up with an appetite because the portions…read moreare large! The beet salad had oranges and arugula with homemade dressing! Scrumptious! The parking is street parking so plan to walk a bit. Lots of seating for intimate or large groups. Nice decor. Friendly staff and happy hour 11-2 then again in the evening. I'd say you could even show up for a birthday meal.. I did!

This place is DELICIOUS and BEAUTIFUL. I got the gyro plate and my friend got a falafel sandwich,…read moreand together we paid about $38 + tip for our meals. The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because the price differential between these two items is about $5 and instead of itemizing our receipts, our waiter just split it in two, overcharging my friend and undercharging me. It seemed very incongruent to the rest of our otherwise excellent experience here.

This is a real find along Arapahoe Road, which finally has a good number of local and ethnic places…read moreand not just chains. It's Persian food, so not exactly the same as the menu at your standard Middle Eastern places, but don't be afraid to try something new. They do their takes on kabobs, stews and marinated meats, and they are very good at all of them. They want you to have a different experience than the typical hummus and shawarma places so let them take you to a new part of the world. There is a liquor license, which might be a little surprising, but don't forget to try their black tea as well. We've had good friendly service when we've gone, and this will continue to be one of our preferred places when in this part of town.

This place is a hidden gem! We were wowed by the quality of the meats, especially the lamb, steak,…read moreand saffron chicken. Everything was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. We ordered a side of grilled veggies expecting maybe one skewer, but it came as a full plate. The char on the vegetables added a delicious, authentic touch. We also tried all three desserts: the baklava, the funnel cake with donuts, and most especially the rose ice cream with crushed pistachios. The ice cream had a soft, homemade texture and a delicate floral flavor that really stood out. Portions were huge, which we love because we enjoy having leftovers. The place is clean, walk-in friendly, and the staff was helpful and attentive. We'll definitely be back!