Takeout order for lunch…read more Got chicken kabobs, fast and friendly pickup, car smelled amazing on the way back to work, opened it up to lovely grilled chicken wrapped In foil with veggies and this lovely rice pilaf. The seasonings were amazing and so juicy and flavorful. I will definitely be eating that again. Grabbed a bottle of the seasoning and so glad I did to give a little extra pop of flavor to the rice.

I put in a carryout order. All of the food was just as tasty as if I ate it right there in the…read moredining room.

Quiet night. Met both owners and my server was very friendly, great conversation and wonderful…read moreservice. Food is top notch. Portions are big, and prices are good.

Delicious Arabic food! I had the lunch special and it was all delicious and authentic! The baba…read moreganoush was especially good. The meal was also very affordable with large portions. All the food was served with fresh pita bread. The service was decent too.

I ordered food to go on 2/14/24... So nice to have someone cook my meal on valentines day! The…read morecombo grill platter is a 10/10! All three meats were tender and tasty; rice was moist, sauces were phenomenal. Baba ghanoush was ok... Tasty but the pieces of eggplant were too big. The baklava...OMG! So delicious and moist. Staff were friendly and helpful, and my order was ready quickly (10 minutes) given the orders he was already filling from phone and online customers. This is a great place, so happy to have this new location close to home!

Owner Malik Aboshreakh and his business partner Samir Almlhim own and operate several other…read moreMediterranean restaurants in the area, including Kabab House in Liverpool and another Mediterranean Combo location up on SU Hill. The wife and I love Mediterranean food and we try every place that opens. We recently had a game night with some friends who were also craving Mediterranean, and being in Liverpool themselves, we decided to give Combo a try. I placed our order about 2 hours in advance online. I ordered a combo grill platter - chicken shawerma, beef shawerma, shish tawook, served with salad and rice along with a side of stuffed grape leaves, my wife chose the shish tawook bowl - chicken cubes, rice, French fries, hummus, salad, white sauce, medi-sauce and our friends got a side of baba ganoush, falafel, the half BBQ chicken platter -BBQ chicken glazed with special Medi-marinated sauce served over rice with salad and garlic sauce, and crispy spiced pita bread, and a chicken shawerna bowl. We set our order for pick up at 5:18 PM and were there right on the dot. There were several other customers inside, and our food was not ready. The person behind the counter was extremely apologetic, explaining that they had no customers at one point and then several walk in orders all at the same time. Told him no big deal, wasn't in a rush. He was an extremely friendly guy as well. He made it quickly, marked everything so we knew what everything was, and was sure to give us napkins, disposable silverware, and extra sauces. Our food came to $89 and we also got a free soda for ordering over $50. I also really liked that they allowed you to order something like stuffed grape leaves - which nobody else wanted - in whatever quantity you wanted, instead of having to order a huge quantity of them. Got it to our friends house and we all tore in and were very happy. My one friend who got the BBQ Chicken combo was a little disappointed - he said while it had good flavor, the chicken was a little dry, and it wasn't a sauce as he was expecting, so there weren't any condiments to give it some more moisture. On the other hand, the other 3 of us absolutely loved everything. Everything was extremely flavorful, the sauces were amazing, and it's some of the best falafel we've had in town. My grape leaves were delicious with a great balsamic sauce. Our friend thought she had accidentally received a side of hummus instead of her baba ganoush, as it looked pretty much exactly like the hummus with her combo, but upon tasting it, it was the correct item and we were all very happy with it. We'll definitely be back, and Combo shot to the top of our current favorite Mediterranean in the city.

I dined here with a coworker a couple of weeks ago. I hadn't been since they opened, but the…read morequality hasn't diminished one bit. Our server was the son who's one of the owners and it's obvious how much he cares about the restaurant and his guests. We really felt taken care of in a way that tands out compared to a lot of restaurants. The dining room was busy but he always took the time to check on us, joke with us, and make us feel absolutely welcome. We both got mocktails. Mine was so flavorful and refreshing, just the right mix of tart and sweet. For our first course we got the spicy feta hummus which is homemade and served with homemade pita. The bread was warmed and very light. The hummus was rich. I loved the kick of the spices and the creaminess of the feta, the exact right amount of heat. For my main I got the fried cauliflower wrap with lentil soup. The soup was warming, well spiced, and perfectly comforting. The wrap was unreal in its flavor. Well seasoned cauliflower fried the exact perfect amount, fresh lettuce and tomato, a creamy sauce. Divine. I was stuffed halfway through but soldiered on because it was so delicious I couldn't put it down. Very reasonably priced as well. Didn't have a bad bite or sip here and I suspect that if I ordered everything on the menu, I'd love it all. This is an outstanding mediterranean restaurant in a city that has no shortage of them. Absolutely worth the drive out to Manlius. Go watch the swans, walk around town, and have a wonderful meal here, you won't regret it.

My wife and I visited Diwan for dinner for the first time last night (7/10/26) after hearing so…read moremany great things about it. We were excited to finally give it a try, and the food absolutely lived up to the hype. This was easily the best Middle Eastern food we've had in Central New York. We started with the hummus appetizer, which was fresh, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the delicious house-made and warm pita. I ordered the beef and lamb gyro, and my wife had the beef kebabs. Both meals were outstanding, and we'll definitely be back for the food. Unfortunately, what keeps me from leaving a five-star review was the service we received from our server, Megan. I'm not sure whether it was because we arrived about an hour before closing or if she was simply having an off night, but from the beginning, the service felt rushed and inattentive, and it never improved. Just a couple of minutes after we were seated, she asked if we were ready to order. When we said we were still looking over the menu, she simply replied, "Okay," and walked away without asking if we had any questions or explaining the menu. My wife had to stop her as she was walking away to ask what drinks were available. A few minutes later, when she returned to take our order, she took our appetizer order and my wife's entrée order while looking around the dining room, said "thank you," and immediately started walking away without taking my order. I had to stop her so I could order my meal. During our meal, while I had my gyro in hand and was about to take another bite, I noticed her standing beside our table preparing the payment terminal. My wife looked at her, the server said "sorry" and then set down the payment terminal on the neighboring table instead. Once we were finished, she handed us the payment terminal and then asked whether we'd like dessert or coffee, after already presenting the check, which felt a bit odd. After I paid, I was in the middle of selecting how I wanted my receipt when she took the payment terminal away before I could finish, leaving me unable to receive an itemized receipt for our meal. The food was exceptional, and we'll absolutely be back because the kitchen deserves every bit of the praise it receives. That said, we'll be requesting a different server next time. The service we experienced tonight was disappointing and didn't match the quality of the food. On a positive note, there was another server working this evening who was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I didn't catch her name, but she left a much better impression and reflected the kind of hospitality we were hoping to experience.

Another great chicken and rice dish yet even more!…read more Welcome to another takeout thursday! This week we have Pita Dream! I ordered the Dream Platter and boy was it a dream come true. Chicken, beef and lamb over rice with salad and sauce with two slices of pita over the top to soak up the juices! All for $15. I really feel like i got more than my money's worth, enjoyed the meal, and would go back hoping to try something else but would likely get this again because it was so good. Filling, flavorful, and Full sized. I ate about 3/4s and will have some more for tommorrow.

I really enjoyed the hummus with pita and dream fries. The chicken platter/bowl wasn't bad but…read morewasn't necessarily great. Overall friendly and quick service, no wait time and a few tables available inside.

Tasty sandwiches, a stellar cider selection, and wonderful staff. They have multiple vegetarian…read moreoptions which I always appreciate.

Amazingly flavorful, we changed plans and came back a second time on our vacation trip…read more The schnitzeled oyster mushroom salad was 10/10!

The ambiance is a hole in the wall, but the food is some of the best. Baba ghanoush was wonderful…read moreand great chicken gyro sandwiches. It was more than we could eat and we will return. For reference, it is a stone's throw from the Fort Plain museum

Family owned restaurant, which offers table service and take out. Friendly service. Not fancy…read moreinside, but clean. Ordered the baba ganoush and the falafel appetizer, which was more than enough for two people. It came with a basket of warm pita bread. The prices were reasonable and the portions large. They had homemade baklava, which we tried and it was the best we've ever had!

This is a SPECIAL and delicious place. Set aside any doubts and get your culinary curiosity going…read moreand GO! I am a serious Yelper. I believe my reviews are honest. I love to help folk who want to avoid bad restaurants and especially to have excellent culinary experiences. I am grateful for others who lead me to memorable dining spots. This is one of them. One Arabian Night is tucked away in a scrappy part of Utica, NY. It's a Yemeni place so authentic at one point the chef came out during a call to prayer, unrolled a little rug and prayed. It's a beautiful thing. People being authentic and showing devotion. These guys are also devoted to flavor, and very generous portions at very good, honest prices. I got the succulent mixed lamb, which had chopped veggies and little pieces of roast potatoes. The dish came with a HUGE "sheet" of freshly baked flat bread with sesame seeds (as big as a pizza) WHO DOES THAT?! Side dishes were a fresh chopped salad of tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion and lettuce with lemon juice and parsley, a bowl of very tasty lamb broth and a spicy chutney. I was blown away. When I was there it was catering only to Arabic families and men amiably chatting and eating with their hands. I was taught by my mom to respect other cultures and do as they do: so I observed the locals a little and dug in -ripping bread off and using it to grab finger fulls of food. It was wonderful. They also have an urn of self-serve sweet spiced tea to help make this a unique and unmissable dining experience in Utica. Go! And please leave your xenophobia behind. This ancient civilization (one of the world's OLDEST) has something to teach the most hardened burger-chomping American.

I've only ever ordered delivery but it's always delish! I'll make sure to dine in soon.read more