Food was great as usual I never can get enough of it and the service was great too and it was my…read morefirst time to eat there chocolate it was so good and I would definitely recommend it here

Finally found some falafel in Southeast Iowa! The wrap was HUGE and very filling. They want a…read morelittle heavy on the tahini but it was still very good. It's not cheap and there aren't a whole lot of options, but it's a great choice if you're really jonesing for mediterranean food!

It was my first time eating here but it was really good and I enjoyed going into it to cute little…read moreplace so if you want Turkish food then this place is great

We went to Istanbul Grill for breakfast. I've also been there for lunch and dinner before. This is…read morea mixed review. Their lunch and dinner is amazing and worth the trip. That said the breakfast was not worth having and I don't recommend you going there for breakfast

The absolute best Mediterranean food in Iowa City. Everything on the menu is great without…read moreexception. I have eaten at Oasis many times over the years and never had a bad meal. Friendly service too!

I was sad to get a falafel half the size they used to give and none of the gorgeous cabbage…read moretoppings they used to offer. The service was kind of "we are too cool to serve you" as well. I used to go here all the time. Now I just stop in when I'm back in town but this is the first time it's been sub par. I ordered a whole. It had like 3 falafel balls in it. That used to be a half. Plus it was deep into the whole pita. Could've been more room for the toppings but all they had were two watery sauces in a bottle and a jalapeño relish. No wonder it was empty in there. It used to be packed.

Amazing food and friendly staff! If you are in the area, I highly recommend!! Best gyro I have ever…read morehad! We also loved the song on the front door!

Closed early. Not good business practice. They were there but closed the doors. Being it's down…read moretown and crap you have to drive threw to get to it. I wouldn't recommend it

No silverware, napkins, water, ketchup, no toilet paper in bathroom or paper towel in dispenser…read more(women's.) naan was so thick and hard that the plastic forks and knives wouldn't cut through it. My naan was shaped like a canoe so I also couldn't fold it up to eat it. Said it would take 20-25 minutes for food. We waited 50 minutes and were the ONLY customers.

A Culinary Gem in Iowa City: KANDAKA…read more If you're in Iowa City, don't miss KANDAKA, a delightful new Sudanese restaurant at 1800 Boyrum Street, just across from the southside Hy-Vee. Owned by a passionate Sudanese woman, Kandaka is a heartfelt celebration of her culture. Having sampled nearly every item on the menu, I can assure you that each dish is spectacular. From refreshing fruit drinks and savory falafels to hearty soups, flavorful beans, creamy hummus, and delicious gyros..Yum! KANDAKA offers an affordable menu that caters to various tastes (including fries and American Entrees), making it perfect for both seasoned foodies and newcomers to Sudanese cuisine. Just be prepared for slow food--take your time and enjoy a leisurely meal crafted with care. Support this incredible woman-owned business and indulge in extraordinary dishes that are sure to become favorites. Go savor the Kandaka experience and celebrate diversity through food!

a bit pricy, but worth it!! ok well I have turned in to a…read moregyro snob... LOL!! the Pita pit in Ottumwa does it well! I just did the regular classic on white.... kinda small, but taste is spot on!! for a hungry guy I would say spend the money for two to get full... cost is about 8 bucks.... they steam the bread, open the pocket and stuff it full of the stuff you like, then the meat is last if you do the meat. well yes they do have rabbit food as well!! I will have to try the veggie only versions.... if it is 1/2 as good as the gyro it still wIll be a winner! this place is inside the pen/jeff BP gas station so there are choices of chips and drinks for an extra cost. this is a to go order place.

I love pita pits so much! I'm just not a fan of the physical location of this one. I wish it was a…read morestandalone store in a slightly better neighborhood of Ottumwa.

Very nice non staple mall food. Actually really reasonable portions for the price. Would recommend…read moreif you like Schwarma, don't let the "mall food" status throw you off.

So excited to see that there's falafel in the food court! Nice and crispy, but make sure you say no…read morepickles if you don't like them. The tzatziki sauce is very good, that stood out to me. Service was very quick too. I highly recommend if you're eating at the mall.

We were on our way back home from Trek Fest (Yes, we are geeks) and wanted food. As we are inclined…read moreto do, we looked up several sorts. We settled on middle eastern, and this is where we ended up. We went pretty simple. Lamb Kofta sandwich, hummus and baba ganoush. Wow, everything was spectacular. The sandwich had tahini, onions and peppers on wonderful pita bread. The pita bread alone was worth the stop, we should have brought some home with us (did I mention they have a store there as well?) The hummus was smooth and understated and very good. Slightly different than I expected, but it was a good different. The baba ganoush was amazing. Rich and flavorful. This is now on our list of places to make sure we are passing through in time for a meal (its a big list). This was a wonderful find!

This place is the gold standard of Mediterranean food in the Iowa City area--while I tend to prefer…read moreLebanese to similar regional cuisines (this place is Egyptian IIRC), this has been stellar from day one. Excellent service in restaurant or grocery, superbly prepared food (the chicken, folks--try the chicken and the fries), fair prices for good portions--this place deserves to be packed all the time. This is a go-to whenever I need comfort skewers.

Vesta is a great spot. We went there for valentine's day dinner and it delivered a meal with good…read morefood, service, and atmosphere. FOOD: I got a pretty basic salad and a side of mashed potatoes. My partner got the scallops. Both were perfectly good. DRINKS: we both enjoyed a Valentine's special drink (champagne with other ingredients, which we opted to forgo) which was very well priced. SERVICE: friendly and efficient. Our server did a great job while also being the perfect amount of friendly. AMBIANCE: perfect for casual or a more upscale outing!

New menu items since our last visit! Huge portions I had "deconstructed " lasagna which was…read morevery tasty and not too spicy . Huge filet is expensive but worth it: quality beef and cooked exactly as ordered. Wedge salad is enough for two to share Save room for scrumptious bread pudding Back of restaurant less noisy than front Extensive wine list and moderate price house wines.

Great cafe joint with a trendy atmosphere. I had a chocolate croissant with cold brew. I'd like to…read moretry their lunch items next time as those looked delish. Check them out if you are in the mood for cafe style food or drinks. The pita bread looks good but did not try it. The service was good.

I got the original falafel salad bowl with sundried tomato spread. The overall taste of the bowl…read morewas bland and very underwhelming... needed more flavor and salt in the dressing. There was very little of the sundried tomato spread (which cost extra). I also found it odd that they charged more for the bowl over the wrap, and I thought it was overpriced for what I got. Not many tables inside for dining in. Also, the menu posted on the website did not have current prices, which are now higher.