This place is misrepresenting themselves. They cater to college that is on the premises. I went…read morethere and they had me wait after the class let out, weird. I know I should have left, but I did not. The food was ok, but it took too long. The cashier who took my order went in the back and grilled the kabob and fried the fries while the cooks prepared for the next wave. The place looks like a cafeteria. I was curious. It's a Mediterranean type of food. It was good.

This place keeps getting worse! I don't say that lightly cuz I've given them SO much business over…read morethe yrs between me and my family! At this point tho, I'm done. The cost is astronomical and it keeps going up. Sorry, I get inflation and the economy but it's become robbery to us "middle class" folks trying to enjoy a meal out. I paid $44 for what?? A mediocre beef shawerma sandwich, lamb over rice & 2 cans of soda. Nah, I'm good. The guy who took our order today was also exceptionally rude. I say thank u more than once and I get a blank look? Again, I'm done. I don't believe any of the previous reviews saying it's the best shawerma! I'm middle eastern so I know I can't expect what the U.S can produce compared to Amman & Syria but at least be priced right & def show some Arab hospitality!

tldr; possibly the best kebab/kubideh spot in Fairfax area - seriously, you'll stop searching for…read moreany other. I freaking love this place. Delicious kubideh. Perfectly seasoned. I thought I'd like the beef more than the chicken but the chicken far outshined the beef (not saying the beef was bad by any means. EXCELLENT quality). Their dish composition is also thoughtful - two different types of rice, delicious when mixed, especially with the chickpea spread. The salad is a nice touch to cleanse the palate every few bites The chickpea with the bread was a really nice starter. Idk how they do that chickpea sauce/spread but I'm obsessed. And I didn't even pay for it. Get your kubideh/kabob fix here. Quality and quantity for price is S+

I highly recommend Grub Palace for kabobs in the northern VA area…read more I placed an order over the phone and needed to make some substitutions within the 2 Family Platter packages we got, and they were so kind and patient in taking my order. Everyone who got to enjoy the meal thought everything across the board was delicious. It's my dad's new favorite kabob place, so we'll definitely be back. The only downside to our order was that we placed it for a 6pm pick up, but it wasn't ready until 6:30pm. It is a small business, so I'd recommend leaving some wiggle room if you're ordering a larger order.

Nice staff. Great kabob and delicious hummus. Honestly think it's the best hummus I've had. I…read morewould go back just to pick some up. Chicken kabob, rice, and salad were all great. Felt healthy but super filling. Finally found or goto kabob spot!

I ordered from them recently on Grubhub. They were listed as the Shawarma Treatment at 2946 Chain…read moreBridge Rd. I got char-grilled beef kebab dinner with lentil soup ($25.30), baklava ($9.90), and Dr. Pepper ($3.30). The delivery fee was $4.99, the service fee was $2.09, the sales tax was $2.01, and the driver's tip was $7.14. Overall, it was a tasty meal.

After living in the area for more than 20 years, last night was actually our first visit to…read moreTrattoria Villagio in Clifton--and we can't believe we waited this long! Our son brought us to one of his favorite restaurants, and now we completely understand why. We had a wonderful table on the patio, which made for a perfect evening. We started with the Shrimp Bad Bing and the baked meatballs, and both were absolutely delicious. For our entrée, my wife and I shared the Short Rib Ragu, and it was outstanding. We'd order it again in a heartbeat. Our grandkids loved their spaghetti and meatballs, which made everyone at the table happy. The service was friendly, attentive, and made us feel welcome from the moment we arrived. As we looked around and saw other dishes being served, we realized there are so many more menu items we want to try. We're already looking forward to coming back--and we'll probably be there next Friday for happy hour! If you've never been, don't wait 20 years like we did. Highly recommended!

First Time and It won't be my last!! I know this…read moreestablishment is a Clifton staple, and we've been talking about going to it for a while; oh how we've missed out! From the staff who took our reservation, she was so polite, and concerned if we had any issues that they should be aware of; which we did, we had two with mobility issues, so she made sure we were seated on the first level. We sat on the patio which was a great idea, beautiful outdoor dining area. Our waitress was great, she had full knowledge of the menu and made great recommendations, from appetizers to entrees. We started our experience with orders of the arancini filled with bolognese with peas and mozzarella , Zeppoles with prosciutto and hot honey drizzle, fried artichokes with a garlic aioli, and the house meatballs topped with mozzarella and baked. They were awesome! Deliciousness in every bite! On to our entrees, I ordered the spicy seafood pasta, mussels, shrimp and scallops over homemade tagliatelle with a spicy marinara sauce. The stuffed gnocchi, light fluffy pillows of pasta stuffed with Asiago cheese with a sun dried tomato cream sauce. Chicken Milanese topped with a lemon butter sauce and a tomato conserva and arugula salad. Rigatoni ala Vodka. And our final dish sausage ragu bianco, homemade radiatorre pasta in a spicy sausage ragu sauce. All of the entrees were phenomenal, we each tried some of each!!! We ended our meal with the best Tiramisu we've had in a long time, Basque cheesecake, and a cannoli. From start to finish we were blown away! If you haven't eaten there or it's been a while, GO GO GO!

We came around 6-7 PM, and the restaurant was absolutely packed, so I'd definitely recommend making…read morea reservation if you're planning to visit during dinner hours. I'm usually not a white wine drinker, but my fiancé ordered a glass of Terre d'Abruzzo Pecorino, and I was pleasantly surprised. It was incredibly crisp, bright, and refreshing--one of the rare white wines I'd happily order myself. For dinner, we had the Il Misto in garlic sauce and the Linguini Vongole in garlic sauce. A fun touch was that they come around with freshly grated Parmesan and will keep sprinkling it until you tell them to stop. The Il Misto was loaded with a generous variety of seafood, and the garlic sauce leaned creamy without feeling too heavy. The Linguini Vongole was equally enjoyable--the clams tasted fresh with a pleasantly briny flavor that wasn't overly "fishy," and the pasta was cooked perfectly al dente. Overall, this was a satisfying Italian dinner with quality seafood, attentive little touches, and a wine that unexpectedly won me over. I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu.

Good. Italian. Food. I was here with some co-workers who live in the area and we enjoyed our meal…read more We shared a bunch of things including a Margherita Pizza with this amazing San Marzano sauce, A Milanese which was hidden under a bunch of green stuff, chicken parm which was huge and cheesy (like Gabriel Iglesias), and a side of meatballs (it was sunny that day, though). I wish that San Marzano sauce was on those balls, though! The atmosphere was more "Italian diner" than "nice restaurant", but the food was good enough to please everyone. Tables were kinda jammed together. Service was great though as the waitress was always stopping by to see what else we needed for our meals. Our table got a bit crowded for 3 of us, but that's probably because we're pigs.

I have been here quite a few times over the years and.i really feel the food is consistently very…read moregood. Service level has been improved recently with new staff at the front. They often ran out of the eggplant side which is my favorite before but not for the past few months. Ambiance is nice but I always do a takeout and enjoy it at home with a glass of wine. :)

My favorite place for afghan kabobs! The lunch specials is a good deal with a generous portion of…read morefood. I love how flavorful their shami is!! Their spinach/sabzi is delicious too- most of the time, I'm motivated to order here for just the sabzi itself. It takes a while after ordering to get your food because they cook to order. So I recommend calling ahead if you're thinking of take-out.

Silver Diner is a chain with multiple locations in District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey and…read moreVirgina. The one we visited was in Fairfax, VA. They are located minutes away from Fair Oaks Mall, with plenty of parking. They are open for breakfast until late for dine-in, carryout and delivery. When we walked in for breakfast, the place was busy, but we got seated right away. The tables had those mini jukebox machine. It's a 50's diner theme, except for staff's uniform. The staff was friendly but not as attentive especially once we had our food. Mocha Banana Cold Brew - Caramelized banana mix, chocolate, vanilla extract, milk, cold oat foam. Way too sweet for me! What was I thinking?! I ended up ordering a plain cold brew and mixed most of it to the drink to tame the sweetness. Other than this, it was a nice drink. Fried Pickle-Brined Chicken & Waffle - Breaded boneless chicken (halal), pecan waffle, cherry pepper honey, sausage gravy and syrup. Chicken was nice and tender. Chicken & Waffle is all about that combo taste of sweet and savory! Good dish! (Found in the Every Day Brunch section) Oaxaca (wah-haw-kah) - Oaxaca-black bean salsa, pepper jack, salsa roja, cilantro, guacamole, whole wheat toast. I like this dish very much. It was flavorful! (Found in the Farm-Fresh Omelets section).

Oh my how it pains me to write this review. I normally try to find any way possible to compliment…read moreand support a business, but very unfortunately dinner this evening really missed the mark in terms of food quality. The bright spot was our pleasant and knowledgeable waitress! I ordered the fish and chips - now I know that the Silver Diner is not a seafood restaurant, but the reality in my opinion is that fish and chips is an easy dish to make. I have enjoyed fish and chips at more restaurants than I can count, including some of the world's finest seafood on a recent trip to Iceland. My fish at the Silver Diner had the thickest and most dense breading that I have ever had! It was terrible to me. There was nothing about the breading that was light - it was way too thick, too glutinous, and the fish was substantially overcooked to the point of being dry. The fish and chips were served with a cup of chicken soup which was mediocre at best - under seasoned. We did start dinner with an appetizer of fried shrimp seasoned with a bit of Old Bay. It actually tasted very good but again the shrimp were very sadly overcooked which made them tough and chewy. So the food is definitely not for me, and I wouldn't recommend it to anyone with a discerning taste. I also consider the food here very expensive relative to some other nearby restaurants that provide some truly great food at a much better price point.

This review will be for Havabite Eatery as it's now in the same place as another restaurant, Masada…read morerestaurant. I love this place; I used to frequent all the time with friends and my brother. I recently came in for my birthday with my SO and I was surprised to see the establishment has changed locations from Fairfax to now Centreville and has been merged into the same restaurant as another, Mazadar. The space itself inside is really nice with a fountain and nice seating full of sweet cushions and even a set up for a tea party. With the change in location and ambiance, the food was still just as delicious, and I was pleased to have spoken with the owner (same ownership) letting her know I've been to the previous location many times. My SOA and I enjoyed our food so much we ate in silence lol. I let her know it was my birthday and she was so sweet in taking pictures with our slice of chocolate cake. Because of this and our conversation and of course, the wonderful food, I knew I made the right choice in coming back here, even from out of state. I'd definitely suggest coming here whether it be your first time ever or first time coming here to their new location.

Yay!! Havabite is back! It is within Mazadar and both menus are available. The food is just as…read moregood, but the setting is more comfortable. win-win!! I also had the avgolemeno. It is the best restaurant avgolemeno that I have ever had.