My co-worker and I went here for lunch and the place is simply amazing inside. It's very welcoming and has a nice ambiance. They had soft music playing in the background and the decor is something out of a magazine. We were seated immediately. There were a total of 4 people in at the time. We only had 30 minutes to eat and we told our waiter that. The service was ok. We didn't get a lot of attention, especially with it being so slow. My co-worker and I ordered the same thing, crab cakes and the vegetable of the day. Let's talk food! The waiter brought us out one meal at a time so we were completely confused and wondered if he thought we were splitting the same meal but after about 5 minutes he came back with another plate of veggies and said the second order of cakes were almost ready. I think he was doing us a favor since we were low on time but that message was never conveyed haha. Anywho, once we both received the food, it was excellent. The crab cakes were soft and full of meat and they were decently sized. The vegetables were seasoned perfectly and soft just like I like them! No major complaints. I'll definitely eat here again. read more

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I visited Laziza for a business lunch on Mon. when I was in town visiting KSU. My host suggested it and comped the lunch, so unlike most eateries I end up at, it wasn't by my own choice and dime. However, it was a good choice on my host's part, given that the atmosphere and service were pleasant and the food was good and reasonably priced. Per my host's suggestion, I ordered the Caesar salad in a crispy pita shell ($7.99). Despite the name, this isn't a traditional Caesar salad. In addition to chopped romaine lettuce and Caesar dressing, it includes diced tomatoes and cucumbers, red onions, black olives, and feta cheese. It was quite flavorful, though I wish it had been a bit more heavily dressed. In particular, I enjoyed the crispy pita shell, which added a nice crunchy texture to the salad. Because this was a business lunch, I wasn't able to sample any of the other orders, but they included another Caesar salad, an arugula salad, and a pita sandwich of some kind. All of my colleagues seemed to enjoy their orders. Our waitress mentioned that the Caesar salad will soon be changed to a more traditional version, but it will still include the crispy pita shell. Overall, I enjoyed my lunch at Laziza. As this was my first visit to Kent, I don't know what other eateries are in town, but it seems like a solid choice for a nicer meal. read more

Laziza - Caesar salad w/ crispy pita - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Ohio

Fantastic family owned restaurant. Fresh delicious food made from authentic family recipes. The whole family was very welcoming to us, even getting us a table outside on a very busy night. read more

Came here for a celebratory meal, and it was solid. We had made a reservation for a group of 10 at 3pm on a Friday, and the rest of the restaurant was pretty empty. My husband and I got the chicken kabob entree and subbed out the rice for extra veggies. It was just what we expected- the chicken was pretty tasty, and they didn't skimp on the vegetables. The only thing I'd ding them for was the service was pretty slow, especially considering we were basically the only people in the restaurant. Overall, if you're looking for a restaurant in Kent, check this place out! read more

Despite the quality of the food. Everytime I've placed a doordash order when they're seemingly "at their lowest peak" of business, they cancel my order after I placed it and then they turn off Doordash. I also work in the industry and this is pure laziness and a lack of respect for ALL of their customers. If you can't handle the 1 hummus falafel roll I order then maybe you shouldn't be open? read more

It was our first time here and what a beautiful restaurant. We just moved to Hudson and came down to visit Kent. This restaurant has Great ambiance, beautifully decorated and our food and service were excellent. Mike was our server who gave us a great explanation of the history of the restaurant and the ownership. It was great to hear as the charm of a non franchise restaurant should always be about the strength of their people and the quality of the their food. I would recommend this place to my friends and family. And I look forward to our return. read more

Laziza - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Ohio

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Wow! Very kind and patient service, and delicious food! They got Mediterranean right. The wraps are very affordable and delicious, and that brocolini side? WHEW! DELICIOUS!!! Definitely worth a visit while in Kent. read more

Laziza - Laziza Wrap - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Ohio

Love Laziza! It's such a great restaurant in downtown Kent and a nice break from the regular bar food that you run into so often down there. They have awesome hummus and baba ghanoush (which is what we started with at our table, and it was delicious). Then I got an order of the Beef Schwarma. It was good, but I was not able to eat much of it because I cannot handle any type of anything that is even remotely spicy. It honestly wasn't even that spicy, but it has just enough of a kick to get to me. (My boyfriend gave it a 1 on a scale of 1 to 10 in terms of spiciness). So ended up switching entrees with my boyfriend, who got the shish kabobs, and those were absolutely fantastic. The rice there is so light and fluffy as well. I just can't get enough of it. read more

Laziza - Porcini-dusted scallops with creamy polenta, salty spinach and tri-colored carrots - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Ohio

The portions are pretty big so be prepared! The food tasted delicious and the atmosphere was pretty calm. My mom, brother, and some friends went over for (my) first time after Match Day from NEOMED in Rootstown. I thought the restaurant was actually pretty small but the upper floor is long and it seems would be perfect for a large private party or private functions. The vegetable couscous was alright but the Spanish paella was amazing! read more

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First time there. Fantastic beef shish kebab. They didn't have Lamb kebabs but maybe next time.

I've been wanting to go here for a while but my husband isn't huge on Mediterranean, he thinks hummus and hummus relates food is a snack, not a meal lol. So I went when my girlfriend was in town and we both really enjoyed our lunches! We got the sampler with pita and enjoyed the hummus, baba ghannoush, grape leaves, and falafel. The baba ghannoush was my personal fav, but the hummus was also really fresh and it was nice to have these sides to smother on top of our meals for extra flavor when they came. I got chicken shawarma and so did my friend. It was a lot of food and made for even better leftovers once the flavors melded more. The ambiance inside is very nice and it'd be a good place for a date night! It also seems like a good Place for Large groups. We went around the holidays and there was a Christmas party coming in for the upstairs eating area. Loved the whole experience, delicious food and good service. Not sure why the rating is a little on the low side, other than the fact that I don't have much to compare to as far as other Mediterranean restaurants go. read more

I have been desperately seeking halal food delivery options during the pandemic. Every time I ask people about whether this restaurant is halal, they shrug their shoulders and say "I think so". I wish the owners would clarify this for those who have religious based dietary needs. read more

When I'm looking for something other than the typical "college town" food, I love eating at Lazizas! It's in a great little corner of downtown Kent, so while you're waiting for a table you can stop in at some of the local shops to look around. Lazizas has light and delicious Medeteranian food! When I get an appetizer, there's a great dish that has some hummus and other types of dips with pita and veggies that is out of this world! I usually get the lentil soup as my main dish, which definitely hits the spot. I know there's a bar towards the entrance, but I haven't had the chance to try any of their specialty drinks. The only thing I dislike about this restaurant is that it's a little pricey, but you pay for quality food so I can't really complain. I went to Lazizas to celebrate my birthday last year, so that in itself shows you how much I would recommend this place. Gotta love Lazizas! read more

Went to visit my daughter at Kent and we had a fantastic lunch. Service and food was great! Highly recommended.

Verrry slow service when we tried this place. Took nearly an hour to get our dishes after ordering (which was after probably a 20 minute wait). The food was good, but the prices were not. We haven't been back. read more

I happened upon this place by chance because I didn't actually have plans for New Years but I decided to take myself out on a date, anyways! My server Kendall was very warm and lovely :) and recommended the cucumber martini and the chicken swarma, omigoodness my taste buds were in heaven. The martini was refreshing and aromatic with the lavender liquor and the chicken and hummus were delicious I'd definitely come back again. I also appreciate how attentive and sweet Kendall was read more

Kent is getting pretty sweet now. If you were here even a year ago, you wouldn't recognize the place. It's so much different from when I was going to school there 12 years ago. Things are popping up in the brand spankin' new Acorn Alley that they're still in the process of building. Laziza is one of those new businesses and it's pretty darn awesome. If you're familiar with the Continental Grill, just across from the KSU campus, you'll know the food -- they're the same owners. Laziza is much less casual and, in fact, decorated gorgeously. My family and I had a reservation this past Saturday, on a very busy commencement day at KSU, to celebrate my brother's graduation. Naturally, many other families with graduates had opted to do the same. They were pretty packed but you would never be able to tell by the service. It was top notch. We had GREAT service and they were absolutely slammed with at least ten other large parties. Our server was excellent and very knowledgeable. One of the owners stopped by our table twice to check on us. That's always a nice touch at any restaurant. Everyone in our party enjoyed their food. It was delicious. I'll be honest, I was not expecting it to be as good as it was because "Mediterranean" is such a broad term when speaking of food. But seriously, this place had the best baba ghanoush I've ever had. We tried a LOT of different things: hummus, falafel, dawali, tabbouleh, fried kibbeh, several different rice dishes (makhuba, shish kebob, shwarma) and the Lebanese salad. Quite honestly, it all exceeded my expectations. I hope to visit Laziza again sometime when I'm in the area. read more

I was so excited for a new Mediterranean restaurant in the area, but Laziza was tremendously disappointing. The service was slow, the servers (we got a new one part way through for some reason) were not educated about the food or the wine they were selling, and worst of all, the food was awful. I ordered the salmon. At $19.00 you would expect salmon to come out of the kitchen perfectly cooked. It was white--I kid you not--and the whole piece was so hard and overdone that I was able to lift it in its entirety off my plate with one stab. To add insult to injury, the vegetables were cold, as they were of the frozen variety, and complete mush. For the first time in my life, I sent my whole meal back and (politely) let the server know that I didn't really want anything else from the kitchen. The meal was comped, but I was floored when no one came to apologize or talk to me or anything. So much for a celebration dinner! We went to Pita Pit afterward and I had a fan-freakin-tastic black bean pita with cucumber sauce, feta, and excellent service. read more

ATMOSPHERE 5/5 Laziza has a very nice, classy, and almost formal atmosphere. Not a place you need to wear a tie or anything like that, but surely not a place you wear sweatpants and a tank top. The decor is tasteful and, when I ate there yesterday, I remarked that I liked the colors and the ceiling, especially. They have two floors and an outside. Really, no complaints. I give 4/5 because it was really nice, but didn't wow me or anything. SERVICE 5/5 I've been to Laziza twice. Once in summer (like, 7 months ago) and yesterday (which is January). I can't remember my service from the first time, but the waitress I had yesterday was very nice and friendly. She was knowledgeable about the menu items and was accommodating when my girlfriend asked to switch something on her dish. The waitress was very attentive without overdoing it. Really liked the service. TASTE 4/5 Let me say that I am no expert on Mediterranean food. Also, let me say that I do not care for Mediterranean food. But, my girlfriend does, so we go sometimes. And let me tell you, each of the two times I've gone there, I've ordered pretty Americanized food. The first time, I got a fried cod sandwich with Laziza sauce on it. Laziza sauce is orange and made out of... I have no idea. Surely, more sophisticated palates can tell, but I cannot. The cod sandwich was a special and not on the regular menu. It was FANTASTIC. If they had it on the menu, I would go there much more often. Huge sandwich with a side of fries. My girlfriend got some wrap and salad. I did not try either, but she was very pleased. Yesterday, I got the Laziza burger (I know, I know...) and my girlfriend got Ghallaya with a side of hummus (side of hummus was not on the menu, but they provided it to her free of charge, which I thought was very nice of them). My burger was not very good. It was too salty and the Laziza sauce was piled on it and it was overwhelming (which was not the case on my fish sandwich). I had fries as a side. Funny thing about their fries: they have tasty seasoning and they crisp on the outside while being soft (but not mushy) on the inside, but they have a notable oil taste to them. I really like their fries, but the oil taste is distracting. My gf was pleased with her dish. I had a bite and it did taste better than mine. I guess I shouldn't order a burger at a Mediterranean restaurant. Makes sense. PRICING 4/5 There is a wide variety of prices at Laziza. Sandwiches are like $7-11 or something. Entrees are about $15 or so. Steaks are in the low to mid $20s and seafood dishes are around $30. Also, they have specials which are nice. Yesterday, they had $12 for a bottle of house wine (did not get it, so I can't speak to the quality) and 1/2 off appetizers. Beer prices are decent for the type of restaurant - cost me $3.25 for a domestic bottle. For the price and quality from my experience, I'd say it's cheaper than what I would expect to pay. OVERALL 4/5 Laziza is a classy, yet casual, restaurant with very reasonable prices and pretty good food and great service. I am personally not a huge fan, but I do not much care for Mediterranean food, so I am trying not to let that impact my ratings. My girlfriend, who does like Mediterranean food, does like the restaurant a lot, so I'm factoring that into my rating. I like that they have daily specials as well. If you like Mediterranean and are in Kent, it's probably worth checking out. read more

Didn't care for the hummus or the vegetarian grape leaves. Hummus was super acidic and just nothing special. Did enjoy the chicken and rice soup, had a really nice flavor. None of our hot food was really hot and nothing really wowed me. Our server wasn't that great, she totally forgot our bread and wasn't very attentive. Overall, I just wasn't super impressed with the food here, I've had better. read more

Way overpriced - humus came with cold pita straight from a bag. Are you kidding me? Additionally the kabobs came with no sauce and were dry. If you are going to charge top prices you must execute on the price point....truly disappointed. read more

Delicious food and friendly staff... Very filling! The price is a bit high for the protein entrees, but the atmosphere is fantastic. Clean. I'd be back if I lived closer. I got the lava cake and it was amazing!!!!!! The vegetarian appetizer was huge and great for sharing. read more

Laziza - Chocolate lava cake!!! - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Ohio

My spouse and several of her friends ate here this week. Their appetizers were very good, but their dinners(lamb) on skewers was very tough, hard to cut and difficult to chew. They thought perhaps it was mutton instead of lamb. It was the wine and good company that prevented more than one of them from returning their dinners to the kitchen. Service was good, great appetizers but way below expectations on the dinners. read more

Took myself here for lunch on a weekday, I was dressed pretty scrubby but the staff kindly pretended I was a normal, unscrubby type of person. I had the kibbie, which was a little bland for my tastes, but not at all bad! Just not for me. I did really enjoy the yogurt they served with them. The hummos was good, and served with chickpeas on top like I remember as a kid. The star of my meal was the appetizer of crab cakes I ordered, which I ate like a starving pig at a trough. They were so good! Service was really great, the girl that helped me was really nice, and the other various staff there were super amicable as well. I'd love to head back soon to try other stuff on the menu, as well as shove more crab cakes down my gullet in a Pac-Man type fashion. read more

I used to go here all the time when I went to KSU. Well... once a month or so, because it was a little over my college student budget. But for me that was "all the time" for a restaurant like this. I never had a bad experience here. Whether I was eating meat or doing the veg thing, it was ALWAYS delicious. The hummus here is to die for. read more

We are long-time patrons and have always enjoyed the food. However, in our last three visits the food has been inconsistently prepared and presented. Always ordering the same apps, we've noticed that ingredients are being left out and portion sizes have varied dramatically. The fries didn't have the feta, the hummus that we order with veggies and Naan came with one piece of Naan, four thin slices of cucumber, 5 baby carrots, and three slices of pepper. Previously the portions of veggies and Naan are generous enough to finish the hummus by dipping. Even the sangria has been prepared with wide variations and served in entirely different ways. On our last visit the sangria was so strong with bourbon- ALL bourbon (non-traditional sangria to be sure, but we have always ordered it) and no fruit. Zero fruit. Two weeks ago we were served a clear beverage in the carafe with a glass of red wine on the side to "mix our own" and we had to order and pay for an extra glass of red to mix it since what we were given turned the carafe a light pink, not even close to sangria... Not sure what is happening at one of our fav restaurants. We hope the kitchen and bar staff can get it together so if/when we go back we know what we are ordering and can expect the same delicious food they have served in the past. Two thumbs down for now. read more

We had a small baby shower for 4 and they could not have been more accommodating or helpful! We started with the roasted cauliflower, we should have ordered 2 because we all wanted to eat it, it was so good! We also had the hummus with a beautiful side of dipping veggies, and tomato basil pizza. Everything was delicious and devoured. We had the Mahi Mahi special, Chicken Kabobs and Beet salad. Everything was delicious and they accommodated a few modifications to rice (they offered gluten free basmati rice) and a variety of vegetables, no problem. We had the tiramisu for dessert and it was split between 2 people, but it was so good we ordered another! The specialty cocktail was delicious as well (Pineapple sunrise). Our Mom-to-be has some taste bud issues and they accommodated her every request with such kindness! Our server Nadeem was AMAZING! He was one of the best servers I've ever encountered. Friendly without being fake, attentive without hovering, anticipating our needs and overall being just an outstanding person to interact with and made our lunch that much better. I thought the food was quite affordable and overall delicious. The portion sizes were just right...not oversized and not too small. We are from out of state or I would want to eat here all the time, or at least come hang out with Nadeem lol! The next time I'm back in the area, I'm going back! Follow them on Facebook, they take picture of their specials and post them and their Facebook page is updated regularly. Want a nice late lunch or dinner? Do yourself a favor and GO! read more

Laziza - Our little corner - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Ohio

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Called a couple days in advance to set up a Monday evening reservation for a little family celebration, which was confirmed. Arrived on time, but was shocked to see the front door locked, lights off, and no movement inside the windows. Waited a few minutes before heading elsewhere. Internet and sign on front door both indicate that restaurant is open 3-9pm on Mondays. Do NOT trust their posted hours, do NOT trust your reservations. Do NOT expect us to visit again, you lost all the customers in our family. read more

My friend and I stopped in there the night of Kent's Potterfest. You could see they had really been through the ringer, but that still didn't deter the wait staff and hostess/bartender. She was wonderful and got us our Dementor's Kiss drinks. They were delicious! We ended up ordering an appetizer of Hummus with Chicken Shawarma. VERY GOOD! They smiled through it all. In fact, they literally ran out of food after we got our app. I will surely go back as they had dealt with a very busy and stressful night and smilled and welcomed us through it all. read more

My dreams came true when Laziza first opened up when I was still living in Kent. My girlfriends and I were frequent visitors and literally came here once a week to gossip and eat their yummy Mediterranean cuisine. They also have a bunch of other options aside from Mediterranean, but I rarely ever go with anything besides the hummus with chicken entree. All entrees come with either a soup or salad, which is nice because a lot of restaurants charge extra if you want either before the actual meal. The chicken was always cooked to perfection and flavored with the perfect amount of spices. Add that to the rice and delicious hummus + veggies and you have yourself one good finger licking meal. Since moving to Cleveland and going back to Kent on occasion, I always make a point to return to my old watering hole and place my usual order. Management is always on point, service is good, but this past visit, I noticed my entree was not out of this world like I had remembered (granted it was homecoming weekend and they were super busy) Nonetheless, it was still a great dining experience and I can't wait to go back for the food and for the nostalgia of being a care free college student :) read more

This review is based upon two visits for lunch. The menu is varied and the quality seems good. Very tasty. Overall ... Service: 4.5 Interior/decor: 4 Price/value: 3.5 Food quality: 4 WI-fi: Nope! (There was encrypted wi-fi with LAZIZA as the SSID, but the waitress said we could not use it.) I oughtta "ding" them for that! For folks wanting a bit lower price point -- check out the little place on East Main St (used to be Palcho's Donut Shop in the "olden days"). Same owner; same tasty food; less formal; lower price. (Side note: We like Laziza better than Continental Cuisine in Akron, FWIW.) read more

I have eaten here a few times and am always impressed by the food. Service has been a bit slow but I chalk it up to new restaurant. The Laziza Burger is amazing. I don't know what the sauce is that they put on it but it is tasty. I will say that I am picky about how a burger is cooked and both times it was a perfect medium so kudos there. read more

The food was awesome! I had the surf and turf and my wife had the ribeye -- both were wonderful, and their martinis were also fantastic! The staff there was attentive without being overly-attentive (hovering), and we were even able to enjoy the music from the bar across the street. An absolutely wonderful experience! We'll definitely be going back soon! read more

A coworker picked this place for a business dinner that I was apart of and I was surprised at how big this restaurant was--it's actually on two levels. Our waitress was friendly and attentive to our needs throughout our meal. Our table shared the sampler and some hummus for appetizers. I only ate the hummus as that's my favorite and it was pretty good. I would have liked more pita bread with my meal rather than the other kind they had in the bread basket, which was shaped like pita but thicker. For my main entree, I went with the chicken and hummus which came with rice. The chicken was very flavorful and it say on top of the same hummus I had earlier for my appetizer. Portion sizes were large and I couldn't finish it all and by this point, I started to have enough of the hummus. For dessert, I went with one of their specials for the week, which was tiramisu. In the end, I wish I had passed as it wasn't that great and not worth the calories in my opinion. I thought the tiramisu was dry. read more

Laziza - Chicken with hummus - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Ohio

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Received a high recommendation to try this place out. Waitress was pleasant but the food not so much. Ordered surf and turf, medium rare on the turf and it was gray. I've never seen a filet like this before. The manager came to table to offer a free drink or dessert and showed her my filet and when we got the bill they charged full price. Had to stand ground to have them remove the meal since gray filet is NOT OK! Too bad I can't upload the photos I took. read more

Beautiful patio looking down at new kent on Erie st. The gyro special was pretty lackluster.The gf liked the vegi grape leaves. Very large restaurant with a lot of wood. Very attractive with a fair beer selection. Good service, but average food. read more

We been here before and thought it was very good. This time not so much. I think covid19 may have hurt the menu and the quality. I hope when things improve they can turn things around. read more

Smart & swanky place over two floors. Two of us were seated upstairs in area of mostly larger tables for families. Split an appetizer of mussels, and said they were the best she's ever had (and she's been to Bertha's in Baltimore a few times). Otherwise good but nothing exceptional. Lamb wasn't particularly well seasoned. Salads were large. Service on the slower side, but atmosphere made up for it. In all, better restaurants of this type, but not in a college town. read more

Amazing amazing amazing..... The appetizers were great and authentic, drinks strong and tasty, and the LAMB CHOPS are something to die for! All brought to you buy a wonderful staff! You will not be disappointed by this well decorated modern Mediterranean Kent restaraunt. Don't hesitate to try it. read more

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I can't believe it took me this long to come here. This place was really really good. I had kabob platter. Salad was really good. Lobster cakes were awesome. read more