Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! Everything was made fresh so it…read morewas about 15-minute wait but that's ok, I took the opportunity to look around the market. I picked up a few things. We got a medium Falafel sandwich and a Shawarma sandwich. Wow. Delicious. I actually may have liked the Falafel just slightly better but both were excellent. I also got an extra garlic sauce on the side... just love. Until next time.

I feel like I found a favorite near us. It's not one of those places where I would travel to, but…read moreif you're relatively close to Urbana, it's worth a stop. It's a small mart that specializes in middle eastern Mediterranean cuisine and ingredients. They place does not have seating inside, but plenty of seating outside. So plan on either take out or picnicking. They make the food right as you order so things are fresh. The part I really liked about this place was that the sauces were not overly salted - to increase shelf life - and the amount of oil/butter was not overly used to try to mask the ingredients. It's more on the "let the ingredients speak for itself" which I really dig. In the end, you don't feel heavy after the meal and you feel like you had a hearty and healthy meal. My favorite was the lamb shawarma. He toasts the outside pita and it gives it a nice crunch. The lamb is fresher than other places and he doesn't over season it to hide the lamb smell. Other places - if you notice - tends to use cumin a lot of mask the lamb smell. Not here though. The falafel sandwich was okay. It was colder than the lamb shawarma. But the falafels were made right there in front of you. I got the sujuk sandwich too (which is a type of sausage). It was a breakfast burrito basically. Our order took 20 mins to make and he makes it right when you order. So be prepared to stay there and peruse around. Some ingredients there were interesting. The one thing that caught my eye was a bottle of pomegranate molasses. He sells it close to 50% what Harris Teeter would charge and he has various brands of pomegranate molasses. I use pomegranate molasses to make grenadine for cocktails. Also has orange blossom and rose water (also both used for cocktails) I like this place and the guy is nice and sweet.

Excellent Mediterranean food. My husband is on a Mediterranean diet ever since he went to the GI…read moredoctor to get checked out, so this is all we could go eat out together. Delicious and mouth watering bites made me want to hug the staff!

Really delicious food, wonderfully kind staff. I was mildly interested in trying out this place…read moreand came out wishing I ordered more. Immediately told friends about the place. I didn't see any halal sign or options so I don't know the status but the falafel bowl and hummus hit the spot. Will be dining again soon.

My wife and I had such a wonderful experience at Cava Mezze for Valentine's Day. Everyone was so…read morefriendly, and I enjoyed the wood-like feel/vibe, making it cozy on a cold and windy day. We had a reservation, just in case for any craziness, but it seems like anytime right before 12 looked like a good time to go. The whole staff was friendly and very quick to assist with anything that we needed. We ordered the Brunch Mania each and I got the Nutella Banana Fritters, Smoked Salmon Toast, and Spicy Lamb Benedict. Each dish was full portioned, which was great, so that you got your money's worth (other Cava Mezze's I've been to before had tapas style, but it has been a long time since that time). Each dish was delicious, and luckily I was able to try some other dishes that my wife ordered, which were wonderful. Don't sleep on those hush puppies, I wish I could've gotten more. We also ordered mimosas, which were 25 cents each (if you get the brunch mania), all of which were strong and worth it.

I went to Cava Mezze on a Sunday afternoon; There were only two other tables seated during this…read moretime, so I was seated promptly. Cava Mezze had some of the best customer service I'd ever experienced. The staff was so attentive--everyone from my server to the manager. Any member of the staff that simply passed my table made sure to ask me if I was enjoying my food or give me an update on the status of my food. My server also made sure to inform me about the restaurant's cuisine and menu before I ordered. As a solo diner, she made recommendations about what may be best since I wouldn't be sharing the small plates with a party. As for the food, I ordered the saganaki and grilled octopus. The restaurant also provided complimentary pita and harissa. The pita came out warm and the harissa was actually one of my favorite parts of the meal. The saganaki was good, but was ultimately just warm cheese; So as a solo diner, the $16 cost wasn't worth it to me. If dining alone, I probably would spend my money on a more unique appetizer like the hush puppies or mezze tasting. The elements of the grilled octopus were good, but felt like they were slightly off or missing something when paired all together. The grilled squid was tasty (well seasoned and smokey), but had a few too many burnt pieces for my preference and was /slightly/ tough. I still really enjoyed the flavor of it though. The fava puree was sooo good! Again, it had a great, slightly salty flavor that I really enjoyed. I think it was perhaps the brininess of the capers that threw off the flavors off, but the dish felt 100% more balanced once I mixed in some of the complimentary harissa! I really enjoyed my time at Cava Mezze and am excited to return to try more items from their menu. This restaurant is solo-date approved!

12.16.25 I stopped…read morein to pick up an order for a lunch meeting and handed the employee a printed copy of the order from an email. She seemed confused about what I was showing her and ended up calling someone, likely a supervisor, to help translate. I explained that I hadn't placed the order online and was simply providing the printout to make things easier. At one point, she started laughing while on the phone, which didn't feel professional. While waiting in line to pay, I noticed another employee assisting a customer with his order. She accidentally dropped a pita on the counter and still attempted to bag it for him. He declined, and understandably so. I'm fairly certain that goes against basic sanitation standards. Overall, I was disappointed with the service during my visit and would not return to this location.

I love a good bowl with lots of ingredients. I got the Falafel Classic which came with white…read morebasmati rice, four falafels, hummus, veggies, turkish salad, couscous, red cabbage slaw, cucumbers, and pickled beets. All of this was topped with tzatziki sauce. I omitted the spicy feta dip. Never liked feta! This entire combination works. I love all the mediterranean flavors mixed into one giant bowl. Great that this place has reusable bowls and utensils. Please, if you dine in, use the silverware and not the one-time plastic forks.

On our way home Sasuns popped up on my timeline here on Yelp so I was curious as I thought I knew…read moreALL the middle eastern spots. So I was excited to swing by a new place. The gentleman (perhaps the owner) promptly took our orders. My son and husband got the chicken shawarma and fries and enjoyed that. I got hummus, rice and this most incredible cheese canoe with feta I believe? This thing is DELICIOUS. Reasonable prices with fresh food, is a win for Sasun's

Parking is in the back which is convenient and the seating is great! The owner was the one who…read morehelped us pick our meals! The sandwich wraps were so good and we got some traditional items- authentic taste and food- highly recommend if you want to try a new cuisine or need a quick bite! We were the only ones there and sat inside, it was relatively clean- but the outdoor patio seemed to be where it's at! It is located in a busy intersection so I don't know how it would go for having conversations. And the music inside was a tad bit too loud, but it was bearable. I think I would either do pick up or sit outside next time we go! Also- get their baklava - it's made to perfection

What a beautiful restaurant with such a delicious menu!…read more I came here with my friend for brunch and was pretty blown away by how nice the atmosphere was just from entering the restaurant. Truly a lot of thought was put into the decor which I love to see for sure! Our table ordered the bread of the day with the spread and olives. I loved how there were different types of olives with this appetizer. The tuna and avocado toast, though? Amazing, fresh, so delicious. I would order this for every brunch visit! The service was also great! 10/10 Very courteous and kind. Thank you!

Great upscale Greek restaurant in the Bethesda area. Food was very light and olive heavy. Bread…read morewas excellent. Drinks were stiff and hearty. Would skip the Sauce Blanc wine offered, didn't go with the meal. Make sure to get the cheesecake at the end of the meal. It was quite large but unlike a steakhouse cheesecake it was light and airy. Good dessert to split between 3 or 4 people! Service was prompt and consistent soon as we entered. Restaurant was moderately busy for a Monday evening. Lots of couples on dates and some business groups. Will be back for a nice dinner if in the area!

Have you ever loved a restaurant so much you went back twice in the same day? That was me here…read more This Pike & Rose gem in North Bethesda is everything you hope for in a neighborhood spot -- fresh, imaginative Mediterranean-inspired food, a vibrant yet cozy atmosphere, and the kind of place you immediately start planning to revisit. Everything I tried was fantastic, from the perfectly prepared chicken kebabs to the cod with farro. The blackberry vodka cocktail was beautiful and delicious, and the saffron steamed milk with ginger for dessert was absolute perfection. The entire concept feels current, welcoming, and effortlessly cool without trying too hard. Can't wait to return the next time I'm back in town for meetings!

Food excellent Atmosphere good…read more I'm sitting drinking a glass of wine when another person sat next to me, the woman bartender poured her a glass of wine to the top, three times as much as I'm paying full price for ... not cool, and then the bartender said, oh I like her ... WTF??? I work in the neighborhood, bring people in all the time ,sometimes end a ton of money but be more discrete in your favoritism , it's so insulting

Vasili's Kitchen has some of the best tzatziki I have ever tried! Creamy, filled with flavors of…read morecucumber and other spices, delicious. Nothing on their menu disappoints from gyros to full dinner meals with lamb, and other magnificent choices you will not be at a loss on what to order. The service was amazing, prompt, polite and friendly. We sat for over 2 hours talking and eating and were never pressured to wrap it up...lol Inside is filled with light, several windows allow you to watch people walking. Outside has quaint tables, candles at night which really build on the ambiance.

ya know, its great when the servers are helping each other. A server came by and saw that our water…read morehadn't been filled yet, asked if our server had been by yet, they went and checked came back and said ok im your server now. I looked over the menu and wanted to try something different so I got the chicken kebob. Tbh when I ordered it I thought I was going to need more but was pleasantly surprised. It was only 1 kebob but it was massive. Definitely good enough for dinner. Perfectly happy with the chicken kebob but maybe I'll try the gyro next time.