Dubai Girls Cafe

Updated review: Under new management, same great…read moreMediterranean food! Note, it is prior owners relative who has taken over. Super friendly service. We were greeted immediately upon entering. The owner answered all my questions and let me try the taboulli before ordering, too! Our gyros were generously filled with meat. Feta, tomatoes, lettuce, and creamy tazziki sauce! Hummus is rich and creamy. Tabouli is excellent! They have 2 different shelving areas offering "provisions" like olive oil,tahini, chickpeas, spices, and assorted cookies and crackers. We got take out, though there are 3 tables up front to eat in. Bright and clean interior What we ate: Lamb gyro Spinach pie platter with tabouli and hummus My rating rationale +1 Service +1 Food~Taste/flavor/quality +1 Presentation +1 Atmosphere/vibe +1 Value

The best place to get your shawarma. And they now have the popular Sheer Yakh, traditional Afghan…read moreIce Cream.

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Zara Mediterranean Charcoal Grill

4.0(106 reviews)

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Great food, great service. Everything had great flavor and was fresh. The harissa sauce was my…read morefavorite. Will definitely come back.

Low quality over cooked chicken and beef. A couple of pieces of the chicken had the texture of…read morerubber. The ground beef was either a leaner cut or way over cooked. Persian season present but lacking. Rice was bland and not salted/seasoned. Bread was good, cilantro yogurt sauce was good, harissa was not good. For the price you pay $20 (with the tax) I do not recommend this place.

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Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Innsbrook

I didn't get to eat inside the restaurant but I ordered out and had my food delivered. The staff…read morekept my food very hot! I got the salmon which was a big portion so I thought it was great value with plenty of veggies and sauce as well. I'd definitely go back for lunch!

We had a good meal. Getting greek-ish food in the middle of the day is not our norm but it was…read moreconveniently located and parking was good. Ordering is done at a counter and they bring the food to your numbered table. The portions were okay and the quality was about what you'd expect from a chain (I do not have a lot of experience with greek food chains, tbh.) I'd put the experience itself on par with a five guys, but greek food.... good quality quick service food, at a price that is higher than fast food.

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Mediterranean Bakery & Deli

4.5(112 reviews)

7.5 mi

I had this place like 8 years ago and I could not remember the name of it because we went in a whim…read morelooking for find while are a conference! But! I found it again! Fabulous! Delish authentic options to eat for sure but the people The people who work there so kind just like the last time I was there. In a world of people that seem to be getting nastier and nastier, THIS place is a gem! Service and Food!

Quaint bakery with a hot food bar, deli, dessert rack and small market. It was clean and organized…read more First time there, so of course I needed help and they were very willing to help. I think you can get a combo meal with two sides on most of their entree items. I got a spinach and feta and chicken fatayers, which is like a giant bread pocket with filling inside. I enjoyed it, very flavorful. I think if I wanted it again, I need to be in the mood and have the craving for it. Their hummus was tasty, but not as thick as I like my hummus to be. It's good, just the texture got me. Their tabbouleh was amazing. Also bought a pistachio baklava which was incredible. Never had that flavor and this will be the biggest reason I return to their bakery. Very fulfilling lunch. Thank you for the experience!

Chicken musakhan pizza

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I don't remember what this was called and can't find it on their online menu - seasoned rice, chicken, and veggies

Bell Greek Hanover - More Than Greek

4.6(443 reviews)

4.9 mi

We came here as a quick bite to eat while running errands! The service was very fast for a pickup…read moreorder! Mediterranean platter was great, it has savory light red sauce the green beans are cooked in! Very enjoyable as a side with their rice! The lamb was cooked very well and the white sauce complimented them! We also got a lamb gyro which was amazing! It was full of flavour and would be an amazing comfort food! We are definitely coming back here!

Ordered dinner to go and it was delicious. The taiki was the best I've had since I visited Greece…read more And the Baklava oh my I could eat that everyday. I ordered and drove straight there and food was ready. So great service. Worth the trip.

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Mezeh - Forest Ave

4.3(113 reviews)

5.8 mi

What a bummer. Placed an order online and it wasn't ready when I got there. Had to wait 10…read moreminutes. No problem I could deal with that but when I got home, they did not have the double protein I ordered for my son. He added Lamb and all there was was a small amount of chicken. When I tried to call there was no answer. I had to send an email. I had to wait a couple days to hear back. Then instead of giving me $6.25 back, Mezeh sent me a coupon so that I could get six dollars off the next time I ordered. Not to mention through a very complicated email. Lame.

We both customized our chicken schwarmas according to our individual tastes. Pita wraps were huge…read morefor us, normal for me vs. hot and spicy for hubby. Faster just telling the employee what we wanted. Service was a whole lot better. Still a clean place to dine in.

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Demi's

4.4(157 reviews)

5.5 mi•Bellevue

Back again after about 9 years and I was taken aback by the similarities between their branding and…read moreStella's. I thought they must be related. I mean it's down to the font, the bags, the decor, the menu items. Turns out they're not associated, which honestly put me off knowing how long Stella's has been around. I asked around and apparently others have noticed the same. The food was just okay. The sautéed calamari was rubbery and bland. The salmon was good but also a little bland and slightly undercooked. It was hard not to compare the menu items to the Stella's versions which are heavy hitters. Overall I'd say it's convenient since I live nearby, but I'm in no rush to go back.

10/10 would return!! Another solid choice in the adorable Bellevue neighborhood. The decor is…read moreperfect in reflecting the clean modern Mediterranean esthetic but still honors the old world. The Bellevue Sour and Aviation were our cocktail choices. Both were tasty and well executed. I had the branzino with the summer squash casserole, a summer special side. It was sooo good!! Hubby had the swordfish and shrimp. He got the green beans as a side. Each fish dish was prepared perfectly, and served hot. DH didn't like the green beans bc he's not a fan of stewed veg, but I found them tasty. Nephew had meatballs and linguine. He proclaimed it " delicious ". Our server Sarah made it a very enjoyable evening, and it was nice that the manager came by to see how we liked everything. Another great place to add to our "avoid chain restaurants " repertoire.

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Balkan Restaurant

4.5(211 reviews)

8.1 mi

Good food and wonderful service. Three people ate for $100 (before tip) One appetizer, 3 meals, one…read moredessert, one wine and one beer. Not bad at all. I asked if they could do their Greek salad with falafels, which wasn't on menu and they did. Delicious. I would go again!

My first time here and I am blown away! The meat was all cooked to perfection and the taste was…read moreunreal. We split the mixed grill platter for two and it was more than enough food. I highly recommend trying this place out. This was one of the best meals I've had in RVA.

Balkan Steak and Cheese Sandwich

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CAVA

4.2(21 reviews)

0.2 mi

Delicious Mediterranean fare made fresh to your specifications in a bowl for dine-in or take-out…read more Staff are welcoming and friendly. This is the kind of food that makes you feel better for eating it: Healthy, nourishing, real. Extremely easy to veganize. I love coming here with my sons who live in the area, grabbing a quick meal with them while I'm running errands. Clean, minimalist wooden booths and lots of natural light spilling in through a wall of windows makes for a comfortable dining experience. YES: vegan friendly

the place is very clean and the food is AMAZING!! i got their sour cream and onion pita chips and…read moreOH MY GOSH they are INCREDIBLE!! the service is okay. would come back!

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Shawarma

4.3(39 reviews)

5.8 mi

Looking for a great shawarma spot look no further!! Great location awesome service cooked to…read moreperfection! I will definitely be back and I can't wait. Chicken was seasoned to greatness good stuff!!

Quite disappointed with these guys, and I'm hoping this was an honest mistake but can't help…read morefeeling they intended to pull a fast one. I went in to order a gyro wrap to go, and wanted to add a drink. They suggested I get the combo instead and I said sure. So I paid $18 for it and received a box and my drink to go and felt all was good. Came back to work only to find they didn't include the fries in the combo. I went back to my receipt and the menu to confirm that it was supposed to, and they definitely charged me the full price. The food itself is good, but this really ruined the experience. I don't plan to go back there.

Shawarma

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