Been coming here for some time now, great kebabs across the board. Nice portioned wraps for lunch…read morefor around $9-$10. They also have a $5 per table fee for BYOB, so it is a fun spot for dinner parties as well.

Incredible fresh ingredients & friendly service. Every dish & appetizer was seasoned perfectly! A…read morenice variety of flavors & so healthy. We are going back!

The new owner makes me highly uncomfortable due to his need to be in my personal space, touching my…read moreback/arms/shoulders/neck/hair when I come to pick up orders, as I stopped dining in shortly after he took over. The food has gone downhill of late, and our household has pretty much stopped eating here.

I loved eating at Ali Baba. Highly recommend! The best baba ghanoush I have ever had. I was left…read moreincredibly satisfied and will be coming again the next time I'm in town, ASAP! The restaurant has an amazing environment and is beautifully decorated! Food is 10/10 and the baklava was amazing! The service was so fast and they were so nice! Definitely go!!!

Nice find. Some items on the menu were better than others, but the overall quality was very good…read more We ordered takeout, and the online ordering process was fairly straightforward (though it didn't accept PayPal or Apple Pay). The space is tiny and unassuming, and the restaurant seems to be a family run operation. The interior is much more nicely kept than you might guess based on the outside of the building. The staff were very friendly, and all of our food was well packaged. I strongly suggest taking a look at the "Persian Cuisine" section of the menu; in many cases, that section is more interesting than the Turkish grill. In terms of food, things ranged from excellent to pretty good. The hummus was good and nicely textured, but not exceptional. The kashke ve bademjan was excellent, particularly when paired with the nicely toasted flatbread it arrived with. The Mediterranean salad and Tabouli salad were both nicely done, with a nice level of lemon acidity and some shredded cheese on the side. The veggie kebap was fine, but generally flat in flavor: it really needed some of the sides and some hot sauce to fill things out. The red lentil soup was simple with a subtle spicing but ultimately deeply flavorful. The ash reshteh (noodle soup with beans and spinach) was generally good but would have benefited from toppings that would have probably been provided in a dine-in environment. All told, this was a nice little establishment with some excellent Mediterranean and Persian style cuisine. They seem to churn out some high quality food from what seems like a very small kitchen. I could imagine eating in or ordering takeout, but note that the interior space is fairly small with a limited capacity.

Deceptive menu pics and descriptions + nothing Turkish here and it is unreasonably expensive for…read morewhat you get: --Unlike the menu claims, what they serve as Adana Kebab is NOT lamb + flavor was not remotely Turkish. Not authentic at all. -- What they call Turkish rice can't even be called decent rice -- Persian menu items however were good -- Lentil soup was a good soup but it was not an authentic lentil soup at all. Don't expect the traditional flavor -- Unlike the pics, salad mix in your Adana will arrive in a tiny, disposable clear plastic -- You will eat at tables covered with sticky, clear nylon table "cloths" -- Your water will be served in disposable plastic cups -- Your food will be served in acrylic-plastic cups, including the hot soup -- Now the value: Soup is $10, Adana is $22, Kobideh is $25, a cup of Cay / hot tea is $3.50 (almost all Persian/Turkish restaurants serve this as a complimentary item -- Lastly they will charge you an extra 3% for paying by card Decision is yours... We will not go there again.

The food was fantastic. The bowl was one of the best I ever had. My wife also raved about her wrap…read more The garlic sauce is ridiculously good. The couple that ran the restaurant were very helpful and easy to talk to talk to. She walked us through the menu and made really good recommendations. Can not wait to go back!

I'm just n PA visiting my son at college and found this Mediterranean place. It's really good…read more It's kind of fast food and the food is very fresh. It's a unique dining experience by choosing your plate (salad, wrap, platter or bowl) then protein and sides. I chose the chicken shawarma platter with hummus and fattoush salad. Great flavor. It also came with their baked bread. The server was great answering all my questions. It's a popular place as people kept coming in yet it wasn't packed.

On a cold Pittsburgh day, if you're looking for something to eat that feels like a warm hug, this…read moreis that place. Kavsar is a family-owned restaurant that feels like a hidden local gem and a great escape if you want to try something new. This was my first time having Uzbek food and I really enjoyed it. I ordered the Lagman with beef, Samsa beef, the Kavsar boat with chicken, and a bottle of water. It was definitely a lot of food for one person, but I wanted to try a little of everything and I'm glad I did. Everything tasted fresh, hearty, and homemade. One tip: don't get too full on the main dishes. Save room for the Honey Cake for dessert. It's absolutely worth it and something you don't want to miss. If you're in Pittsburgh and want a cozy spot with great food and welcoming vibes, Kavsar is a fantastic place to check out.

Food was very satisfying and good! The pancakes were meaty (like an Ethiopian Njira) and the…read moremushroom filling delicious. The Amaruli Khachapuri was very good too. We were going to try the sweet crepes too, but were stuffed after the kachapuri. There were many vegetarian options. The waiter was helpful and nice and we didn't wait long for the food to come out. The stmosphere is toned down and quiet, petfact for a mealtime conversation. Decore was appealing and warm too.

Great mediterranean food! One of the best in the 'burgh, one of my top two! I've been here many…read moretimes, but I've been remiss in not writing a review. If you are vegetarian, or vegan this place is heaven. Omnivores - you will love it too, but good healthy veg restaurants are few and far between. For veggie folks - the baba, hummus, ezme, many salads, lentil soup are all sublime. But a great option is " Imam Bayaldi" - half a stuffed eggplant that is a rare find and super delicious! Their tabooli is absolutely the best I've ever had, I think it's the parsley they use - not at all bitter. For meat eaters - the lamb is delicious! The chicken options : Doner, saute, adama are all super tasty! There is a lamb stuffed option of Imam Bayaldi also. Portions are generous, service is spot on. I don't know that I'd order a fish option - might be good but that's not something I'd order at this type of restaurant.... I don't care for their Fallafel - disclaimer : I've made my own from scratch for decades, and I don't deep fry mine - which every restaurant seems to do, this one included. This restaurant is BYOB. Go ! Enjoy!!

I've driven by this place a million times at Forbes & Braddock but hadn't tried it until recently…read more Bosphorus instantly became our go-to close-by spot for takeout. Easy, timely ordering and pickup. The food is excellent too. The meat dishes were delicious; we had chicken and lamb Adana and both were very tender. Each dish also comes with a good helping of pita. Falafel was excellent too. The platter comes with six pieces, rice, and salad, whereas the appetizer comes with four pieces. The Bosphorus salad was very tasty and had a nice light dressing. Cigarette Borek was a crispy, yummy and beautifully presented appetizer. We also went in person one Friday evening. The food was delicious as always but the experience wasn't quite as great. The air conditioning wasn't working so the place was sweltering and everyone seemed frazzled. The bathrooms were also a little run down.

We stumbled upon this place after a show at the underground and we were looking for some late night…read moreeats. I had a gyro some baba ganoush and my friend had mozzarella sticks it was around $27 so not too cheap. While the food hit the spot because we were starving it was definitely nothing to brag about or seek out for any other reason other than pure desperation. The staff was friendly and the food was quick but they gave us ketchup with our mozzarella sticks which in guessing was an accident but ruined it once we were home and realized. Oh well. It served its purpose as it was around 1am.

Tried the gyro sandwich, loaded fries and baklava. Definitely would recommend trying this place. I…read morewant to go back and try their falafels. They also have chicken sandwich, burgers and wings, so there is something for everyone. They have a dining area downstairs, which was nice if you wanted to order and have a place to sit to eat.

Sittay's Mediterranean Kitchen -- Greensburg, PA An…read moreUnassuming Jewel with Soul, Spice, and Serious Flavor I went into Sittay's Mediterranean Kitchen in Greensburg with my family for a casual lunch, and from the outside, this very clean, modest, and unassuming little restaurant doesn't try to shout for attention. But once you step inside, you feel it -- you know there is care here. And once the food arrives, there is absolutely no doubt about it: this place is something special. We started with the appetizer platter, and I can say without hesitation that it was one of the best I've ever had. The grape leaves were perfection -- tender, delicate, and layered with flavor. No bitterness, no heaviness, just beautifully seasoned, comforting bites that tasted like they were made with tradition and love. Then came the falafel, which truly shocked me. I've never been a huge fan of falafel because it's usually dry, dense, and in desperate need of drowning in sauce just to get it down. Not here. These were moist, tender, and overflowing with flavor. Honestly -- the best falafel I have ever had. The entire platter was so fresh, so vibrant, and so alive that my entire family kept going back for "just one more bite"... and then one more again. Next up were the pita wraps, and my gyro was an absolute work of art. Overflowing with perfectly seasoned meat and tucked into soft, warm pita, it was generously filled to the brim -- no skimping here. It makes perfect sense why they charge a small sharing fee because one could easily be split between two people. That said, I strongly recommend getting your own... and then taking half home for later (if you have the willpower). My sister ordered the sleek with shrimp, and WOW. I'm typically not a fan of sautéed greens -- it's usually a texture thing for me -- but this completely changed my mind. The shrimp were tender and perfectly cooked, and the greens were flavorful, balanced, and beautifully seasoned. Even as a self-proclaimed non-fan, I was blown away. One of the most memorable parts of the experience was the heart behind the counter. The ladies in the kitchen were clearly cooking with love and pride. You can taste the tradition in every bite. Our server was a bit quiet at first, but she quickly warmed up, became very helpful, and offered a recommendation that turned out to be one of the highlights of the entire meal: the seasonal Pumpkin Mamonia. Now let me explain what mamonia is for those who don't know -- because this dessert deserves its moment. Mamonia is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert, similar to a semolina pudding. It's warm, creamy, gently sweet, and infused with spices and aromatic notes like cinnamon and nutmeg. The pumpkin version at Sittay's takes this already-comforting dish and turns it into a fall masterpiece -- velvety, lightly spiced, and incredibly comforting without being overly sweet. It was, in my book, a home run... or the Mediterranean equivalent of one. Unique, cozy, elegant, and absolutely unforgettable. If it's on the menu, do not skip it. As for the baklava, the flavor was tremendous. For anyone unfamiliar, baklava is made of delicate layers of flaky phyllo dough, filled with chopped nuts (often pistachios or walnuts), then finished with a fragrant honey or sugar syrup. It's crisp on top, sticky-sweet inside, and the perfect finale to a Mediterranean meal. My only small surprise was the portion size; for $7, the piece felt a bit smaller compared to how generous everything else was throughout the lunch. That said, the seasonal baklava was divine in flavor -- rich, fragrant, and beautifully made. At the moment, Sittay's does not offer cocktails or wine. There is a tap house next door, but beer wasn't what appealed to my family that day. A simple white wine -- perhaps a Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc -- would be a lovely addition and a perfect complement to their vibrant Mediterranean dishes, especially for indulgent holiday lunches with family. All in all, Sittay's is a hidden gem in Greensburg -- one of those rare places where the food, the heart, and the hospitality come together effortlessly. Make the trip. Take the time. Try something new at Sittay's. You will NOT be sorry.

This review pains me as I enjoy food not common to this area. I am a foodie and enjoy trying new…read morethings. Don't get me wrong in what I'm about to say, the food was great! The service was good! The pricing was good ! My problem is , I discovered ants in my drink! Kinda takes your taste buds out of the game when your brain says you drank bugs! Brought this to our waitress attention and she gave me another glass of of soda , that I had no intention of drinking. So we pressed on as the food was good. The waitress brought a sky tab for payment and brought more ants to the table. I called the waitress over and she apologized and took this to the owner or manager and came back to us with offering free baklava! The person in charge couldn't be bothered to come and address the situation even as we were the only people in the restaurant. I won't ever go back, even though the food was good. After standing up, I noticed VEVO insect lights plugged into every outlet around the dining room. So they know they have issues , Apparently Mediterraneans don't have people skills! Sorry! Just my experience at a restaurant of a cuisine I tried for the first time today! I wouldn't have given a negative review if this issue was addressed better! I don't blame the waitress, I blame the person in charge!

4.5 stars. Alihan's Mediterranean Cuisine opened in 2013 and serves Turkish cuisine for lunch,…read moredinner, and special events. The menu lists many meat, seafood, and vegetarian options, and the chefs can accommodate customers on gluten-free and vegan diets. Examples of menu items are lentil soup, babaghanoush, falafel, shepherd salad, lamb chops, many kebabs, sea bass, sautés, house-made desserts such as baklava, and non-alcoholic beverages. My husband and I ate one lunch here. Indoor and covered outdoor seating was available. The employees promptly greeted and seated us, and I appreciated that they recommended specific menu items to help me choose. After a reasonable wait, the foods were brought to our table. Here are my ratings for what we ordered: Grilled Shrimp - 5 stars - Several large, juicy shrimp were on skewers and had been perfectly cooked. Sides were mixed vegetables and a mix of rice and bulgur. Chicken Shish Kebab - 4 stars - The chunks of chicken were large and juicy and had a mild seasoning. On the side was rice pilav. Turkish Tea - 4.5 stars - This black tea was a good size and was served hot. Packets of sweeteners were available. The total price was $55 plus tax and tip.

Service was super friendly. I did not like my salad (Shepherd Salad) and they offered to make me…read moreanother salad. They were so nice. Ambience is fine. Clean and tidy. Falafel appetizer was very, very hard and chewy. Even with a serrated knife it was difficult to cut! Shepherd Salad was fresh but was mostly red and green bell peppers. Very little tomato or cucumber or onion which I was expecting. Not their fault but mine for not knowing about this salad. Again they were super nice and offered to take it back. Donor Kebab was over cooked. Dry. Chewy. Tzatziki sauce was fine. I ordered two extra mini-cups of tzatziki to help me finish the donor kebab. (Extra $1). Bread was very good. I ordered the Turkish Tea but it never came : (

I really love Alihan's. Celebrated birthdays at their main location. So when I heard about their…read morebreakfast spot, I knew I had to check it out. Of course, it did not disappoint. I got to try their menemen, ayran, and sweet pogaca breakfast pastry. Everything was wonderful across the broad. Truly one of the best meals I've had in a long time. The menemen was so flavorful. Tons of tomatoes, some spice, some other vegetables, fresh eggs. And the lovely fresh bread that accompanies it is just out of this world. So soft and perfect. Soaks up that delicious sauce. You must try this. The pogaca, I initially thought might be basic or overpriced, but I was proven wrong. It was so, so good. Another must try. So soft as well. I had the sweet version with honey. The honey is excellent. Even on its own this pastry is amazing, and it's just next level with the honey. Finally, the ayran. It was at this spot that I discovered I love ayran. It is just so perfect. Amazing portion, great price too. Best balance of saltiness and creaminess. So so so good. I can't recommend this place more highly. Definitely have to try it out for authentic Turkish breakfasts in Pittsburgh!

Alihan's had been on my "to-go" list longer than I'd like to admit. Don't be like me--go sooner!…read more Maybe my new favorite breakfast place? Don't sleep on the Turkish breakfast for two (choose the menemen--trust me.) Turkish coffee is a necessity and spending the extra couple dollars on the Sultan version (comes with a piece of baklava and Turkish delight) was absolutely well worth it. The veg was fresh and the flavors delightful. The cheeses were incredible and I could never decide what my next bite was going to be, I wanted it all. Alihan's has been moved to my recommendation list for Pittsburgh and I'm so looking forward to my next visit!