Best Méditerranée food in Orlando Shawarma chicken and beef…read moreare delicious The kebbab are irresistible

Ordered the chicken shawarma and got flour tortillas instead of pita. The chicken was dry with…read morealmost no seasoning -- what flavor there was came from oil and a heavy mayo-style sauce, not spice. For nearly $15, I'd expect the basics done right, starting with real bread. That's California pricing for a place making its own bread from scratch. Service was fine but a little green -- nothing rude, just not confident. Ambience is standard strip mall, which I don't hold against a place if the food delivers. Here it didn't.

I stopped in with a friend for a bite before a concert and sat at the bar. The mojito was really…read morerefreshing and the white pizza was so good! It's in a great location! Just a 5ish minute walk to the Kia Center. The atmosphere was open and clean. Service was great! We did come in before a bunch of other guests! If you're in the area, I recommend you stop in for a bite!

Upon friends' suggestion, my group walked over for some pizza after Spring Fiesta in the Park. Our…read moreparty of 5 arrived around 2 PM and basically had the place to ourselves. It's bright, modern and clean inside. Our server did a good job and made us feel at ease. I attempted to order the Disney cocktail but they were out of one of the ingredients so I pivoted to the Hugo Spritz, which was refreshing. My friends really enjoyed their white sangria, leaving them a bit giddy. Apparently not skimping on the alcohol with those. As for our pizza, it was satisfactory yet not very memorable for me. Certainly not bad, but I know there's better pizza out there in Orlando. I'd love to come back to try one of their entrées. Some of those look delicious. Overall it's a nice place to stop, especially if you're in the area for an event.

My love for Turkish grew even more after dining at Zeytin Turkish Cuisine. My friend and I met for…read morea quick dinner and our overall experience was great. To start we ordered the Lava bread with different dips: - hummus - haydari - babaganoush My favorite was the haydari, it was delicious and fresh. For dinner I ordered the chicken Adana kebab. The meat was tender and well seasoned. It came rice, a side salad and mixed vegetable. My overall experience was positive and great.

Authentic and flavorful Turkish food in a quintessential, cozy, and welcoming restaurant…read more All ingredients tasted very fresh and my favorites were the lavas bread, the babaganoush and the kebabs. The side of diced tomatoes that came with the kebab was surprisingly memorable -- I'm pretty sure those were the sweetest and juiciest I've ever had. They were probably shipped from the Mediterranean, lol. Service is truly genuine and kind. He brought us a free small side of babaganoush to try. It felt like he had read my mind because I was thinking about ordering it later in case there was still some lavas bread left. Will return!

In short : A gastronomic journey through Central Asia to delight your palate…read more This is a diamond in the rough ! I have to be honest .. I have never had food from Uzbekistan.. and I had to google where the country is located (Central Asia next to Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan) nonetheless .. it was a delicious adventure. We ordered a pitcher of the organic Kompot... it was a lightly sweet drink with notes of hibiscus , apples and berries . It was light and refreshing . Appetizers : Samsa- a pastry found in Uzbek cuisine. Flaky, savory, and filled with beef/ lamb and onions. This was nice.. we shared one.. it's a decent size . Mezze Platter- your traditional dip platter with hummus ; babaganush, Haydari, spicy ezime (this was not spicy) and a spinach dip. Served with warm pita bread.. also delicious. Uzbek bread- a fresh baked bread served with butter on the side. This was just okay. I wouldn't get this again. Mains- Chicken shish kabob- delicious . Perfectly cooked.. not dry. Served with some type of tomato sauce on the side. To'y Osh- star of the show in my opinion. Lazer rice that is topped with chunks of beef . Cooked with yellow raisins, carrots and sautéed onions. This was to die for . Soooo delicious and very unique to any rice I've ever had !!! Desserts: Honey cake - a buttery tower of beautiful flavors. I cannot describe how delicious this was. Soft, creamy, and gave notes of graham cracker crumbles. Get this! Baklava - just okay .. didn't taste fresh . Overall I highly recommend this unique find .. friendly service and beautiful decor made me feel as if I was in Central Asia . Also we noticed many Russians and Uzbekistani's eating there as well so it much be a good representation of their cuisine!

A large group of 15 of us dined here recently. A reservation was made and the seating arrangements…read morewere ready for us upon arrival. This was my first time here and I was really sure what expect. I had a peek at the menu online before hand and thought that I'd at least try the lamb. The menus are QR style and already on the tables. The table was also preset with dinner plates and silverware. Once we began filing into the restaurant, our server came out with water and glasses. A beautiful, fancy, blue set of glasses, mind you. I was beginning to think that this is a bit fancier than I had anticipated. For my order, I decided on 2 lamb jazs and a pot of Uzbek green tea. The tea pot was very cute and fancy. Each meal came out correct and everything looked delicious. My lamb was pretty good, and I enjoyed having the warm tea with dinner. The portion sizes were surprisingly large, most of us had to get a to-go box. The prices range from low to high and they seem to have menu that provides something for everyone. Overall, I liked this place and would consider dinning here again.

5/5 - Authentic Italian food and the best server we've had in years (Vlad)…read moreWe came looking for real Italian cooking, not the usual Americanized version, and this place delivered. The kitchen clearly respects the classics: good olive oil, proper pasta texture, and sauces that taste like they actually spent time on the stove. The homemade tagliatelle Bolognese had the right bite and a rich, meaty sauce that didn't hide behind extra cheese. The braised beef was tender and properly braised, and the tiramisu at the end was light and not overly sweet. Nothing felt rushed or generic. The standout, though, was our server Vlad. He knew the menu, explained dishes without reciting a script, suggested a wine that actually paired well, and timed everything perfectly--present when we needed him, gone when we didn't. Professional, warm, and genuinely good at the job. Best server we've had in a long time. If you want authentic Italian food and service that matches it, go. Ask for Vlad.

Okay Tarini Pizzeria... the food understood the assignment, but the waitress? She was giving "I…read moreclocked out mentally an hour ago." -_- The food was really good and the portions were a solid size. I also ordered a glass of Pinot Noir, and I have to give them credit.. the pour was GOOD and the wine was tasty. No complaints there! Now, the service... My waitress would take our order and disappear. Food comes out? Disappear again. No "How's everything?" No "Can I get you anything?" Nothing. At one point I had to ask for water toward the end of the meal. Girl, are we rationing resources?! I honestly didn't feel much energy or engagement from her. Maybe she had something going on that day, so I'm giving her the benefit of the doubt, but she definitely could've been more attentive. That said, the food saved the day, and I'd definitely come back when I'm in Orlando to try more of the menu. My sister, who's a local, had never even heard of this spot and she really enjoyed it too. So yes, I'll be back. Hopefully next time the food AND the service show up!

Surprisingly some of the best fried chicken in town! Got a huge portion for a family get together…read moreand it was a huge hit. The chicken was juicy and tender with extremely crispy skin and was hot fresh and flavorful. Will definitely be back to try more of the other menu items!

You wouldn't think that a Mediterranean spit was known for its fried chicken but this place is!…read moreDefinitely get the fried chicken! Juicy and flavorful. The chicken combo plate was great too - big portion and the hummus was incredible. Tabouleh was fresh and crunchy and the chicken was seasoned great. Service was fast and friendly, and definitely more of a fast casual vibe.

This place is near me and I'm a frequent customer. I think they make the best chicken gyros. I…read morealways get that and a fountain drink. ambience is great for work and just to relax. it's never super packed and the workers there are the best. very friendly and fast. it's become like a comfort thing to get a meal here. there hummus, feta fries and meals are great too. it's not just convenient for me but the filling and delicious as well as very reasonable prices.

I was really looking forward to trying The Great Greek based on the reviews, but unfortunately this…read morewas a disappointing experience. I ordered via DoorDash and For nearly $69 before tip, I expected fresh, flavorful Greek food. Instead, much of the meal tasted like it came straight from a grocery store container rather than being made in-house. The hummus was bland and unusually runny, lacking the rich garlic, lemon, and olive oil flavors I typically expect. The salads arrived without dressing, which left them dry and difficult to enjoy. Overall, the food felt very under-seasoned and lacked the bright, fresh flavors that make Greek cuisine so good. The biggest disappointment was the baklava. The phyllo dough appeared underbaked, remaining pale and almost translucent rather than the golden, flaky texture you'd normally expect. It was soft and gummy instead of crisp and layered. I had to pop it in my oven for a couple minutes to make it edible. Maybe this was an off night, but for the price point, the quality simply didn't match expectations. Sadly, this is not a meal I'd order again.

If you are looking for delicious food in a cozy atmosphere, Daood Basha is for you. Food was great,…read moreservice was friendly and location was easy to find! I stopped in here in a whim! Was looking for a casual but not fast food restaurant. I stopped in Daood Basha and was not disappointed. First, the restaurant is small and has a homey feel. I felt like I was eating at someone's house! I went pretty early so it wasn't crowded. The waitress was very attentive and gave me recommendations when I asked. The waitress time was good and the food tasted fresh! I had the chicken shawarma sandwich. Was a good size sandwich, and came with fries. It was very good. While I didn't love the fries , it was a good compliment to the sandwich. Although I was definitely full after the meal , I didn't want to leave without dessert. The waitress recommended the pistachio baklava, which was delicious! All in all I enjoyed my meal. If you are looking for a nice family spot, this is the place for you!!

On a strip plaza with little parking. I ordered pick-up and when I arrived at the time grub…read morehub/yelp online ordering told me to...the waitress said they couldn't find my order. Ended up waiting half an hour since I had arrived. This place is very unique and a great diverse option to Orlando's food scene. For me, the price point was high for what I received. It was one skewer of meat inside a generic white tortilla with a white sauce and big chunks of cucumber and lettuce. The meat was seasoned mildly, just wish the wrap was loaded for the cost at the least. The real winner here was the fries and kunefe. The fries were thick, but still crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. It also came with delicious garlic sauce...in the tiniest container. Must try is the kunefe. Sweet and savory, crispy and cheesy. A delicious $5 snack/dessert. Total for just a wrap ($19.50) and dessert was about $26. My fav Mediterranean place is a spot in Maitland, loaded wrap on a fresh tortilla, only $13.