My favorite place to go in Kent. The service staff is awesome, the food is great, and Martini Monday is an experience everyone should have! Here right now having the best martini of my life that's not even on the menu. read more

We had my daughter's wedding rehearsal dinner at Laziza in Kent. We had over 100 people, many coming from as far away St. Louis, Connecticut, Chicago, Minneapolis, Atlanta, and more. The food was great, the drinks were top notch, and the service was impeccable. Mike, the owner, was incredibly gracious and the serving staff were excellent. The atmosphere was perfect for a classy yet informal event. If you like Mediterranean food, Laziza's is the place to go. My wife have been regular customers for years. We will definitely be coming even more more often. Thank you Laziza!! read more

I really like eating at this restaurant. They have a smaller menu do to COVID but everything is usually good or very good. They have a good wine selection and the staff is very friendly. The prices are moderate but the feeling of the place is that of a more expensive and nice restaurant. read more

I went there with my girlfriend about a month ago. We were seated quickly and our server was incredibly kind. We ordered the Mediterranean fries for an appetizer and they tasted great. That's where the good things end. I ordered the beef shawarma and it was inedible. the beef was caked in seasoning and I couldn't take more than a bite. My girlfriend ordered the Mac and cheese which was also inedible. She gave me a bite and it tasted like they poured a bucket of salt in the dish. On top of that, the owner or manager at the time was sitting at a table laughing with employees while customers were still in the restaurant. It just looked bad. The terrible food and the uncaring staff outside of our own server made our overall experience warrant one star. read more

We had the most amazing staff lunch today thanks to Michael, Laziza's owner. We got chicken and beef wraps, hummus and pita, a phenomenal, very fresh salad, and a grape leaves appetizer that even our most picky eater loved! The food was ready when we needed to pick it up, it was very affordable, and the staff was all very friendly; we will definitely be ordering from Laziza's again! THANK YOU! read more

Overpriced and inauthentic. Beets from the Beet Salad were from a can. The falafel tasted like it was from a mix and also very salty. The Diwali had undercooked rice and grape leaves. The baba had many huge chunks of eggplant still in it I live in the Kent area and wanted good Mediterranean, so next time I'll take the trip to Shwarma Bros. in Cuyahoga Falls. This place is all about atmosphere, with not very good food. read more

Went here tonight for dinner and we enjoyed it. We walked in and they weren't super busy, but it is the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. We waited awhile before a hostess came-we saw them talking in the back. When she did come she was friendly though. We started with the brie appetizer and it was awesome. Then we got the two house salads that came with our meals. Nice size, and we tried their mustard vinaigrette, it was ok not great. The bread and oil they served was very good. My husband got the lobster linguine. It came with fresh spinach on top, and a ton of lobster. We both really enjoyed it. I got the seafood paella. Tons of seafood in it which was great. It was a tab bit dry, but the server recommended the aziza sauce, which was really good and took the dish to the next level. It was a really diverse menu which we enjoyed, and all in all a good experience. We'll be back for sure. read more

Really good food! Good quality ingredients. I really like their hamburger and fries I know it's a funny thing to get but it's so good. They have a nice patio and good food. Try them out you won't be disappointed. read more

Amazing food and service EVERY TIME we come here! Atmosphere is great - very clean and staff is very friendly and attentive. We will continue to tell everyone about this place - manager always greets all the guests - even in a busy weekend nights. A++ Laziza !!!! read more

Located in downtown Kent in Ohio, this Middle Eastern/Mediterranean restaurant was absolutely delicious and so fresh. And the service was excellent. I highly recommend it. We were a large group of people and shared many dishes and all were incredibly good! read more

Having lunch as I type. Hummus with Naan bread was delicious!! Also had the roasted brussell sprouts, beef schawarma, and falafel. All equally delicious. Inside is beautiful. Chic and elegant. This is only our 2nd time here. We will be back read more

The first time I came here it was like at 8:00 for a friends birthday and nobody was in the restaurant. Thought this was odd because google said the place didn't close till 10. We came in feeling awkward and weird. Didn't really feel welcome and almost left but then we got a cool waiter. Alright food. Haven't been back in months so what does that tell you. read more

Awesome drinks, awesome food. Love that they have low carb options and a large variety

Outstanding authentic Mediterranean food and a wonderful atmosphere. Great service and even the music was right on a lazy afternoon lunch. Bravo! read more

Great food! Even better staff! I have dined at most places in Kent and this was by far the best experience. And the food is very authentic! Highly recommended read more

Laziza Craft Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Ohio

Loved our first date-night experience here this weekend! Second floor seating was pleasant and calm--not too noisy. Enjoyed watching the street below and the sunset. Our server was attentive and helpful when we asked for suggestions! She had great knowledge of the menu and specials--sold us on the seafood tortellini, and the chef accommodated our preference for a little extra heat in the dish. The complimentary bread with zatar is crazy good. Salads were delicious too. Tried crab cakes appetizer and loved them. Actually...nothing we didn't love about this place. Definitely coming back. A great Kent dinner spot. read more

Its an amazing place with excellent choices of Mediterranean food. It sure exceeded my expectations. The atmosphere is very nice and everyone is very nice. Enjoyed the wine selections. Will give a A + for food and wines and the atmosphere. Special thanks to Taylor for making it an enjoyable experience and an A++ to her. Will highly recommend this place. Thx DR MD read more

Beautiful restaurant. The food is so flavorful and delicious! I had a Pretty in Pink martini that was very well made. Great service. I highly recommend! read more

Laziza Craft Kitchen - Seafood Near Me - Kent, Ohio

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Come here for Martini Mondays! Drinks are fantastic and Kyle and Meg are some of the best in the business. Food is fresh and delicious and portion sizes are more than ample. read more

My husband is Lebanese so we are a hard sell. This restaurant is very reasonable and yet extremely chic and tasteful. The food was perfect and presented in very creative ways. The dishes (square, teardrop shaped etc) were well chosen. Of course the number one test is the food and all was faithful to the recipes, just presented creatively. The shwarma was set on a bed of rice, or hummus and was seasoned perfectly. Deserts were perfect. Try the namura! The owner is attentive, and circulates, talking to the patrons. The Lebanese are extremely caring of clientele and it shows. You can feel free to discuss the menu with him. The turkish coffee, rich and aromatic. I cook all this at home so if I want to go out and eat this food, it has to be a total positive experience and this is it. I will go back. read more

I have eaten here several times and am very fond the restaurant. I have tried nearly every thing on the menu. The meat selections are varied and all good, and if you are or are with a vegetarian this is a good place to go. I gave it four stars instead of five because of the prices. They are a bit high considering the style of the food. read more

I had a large group function at Laziza. The staff was fabulous and so accommodating. The owner Michael and our servers made everyone feel welcome. The food is delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Why would a lunch special be on the board at noon that wasn't available at 12:15? Why didn't the waitress come back to the table telling us that the chic gyro was not available? Why would the waitress assume that we wanted the substitute item she brought instead? Why didn't she ask us what we wanted instead? Why did the meat in both of our wraps taste like they were a day old? Why was the meat portion small? Why would we ever want to come back? read more

My husband and I went to Laziza's on 1/23/2015 around 2 pm. We had heard great things about this restaurant and found ourself in Kent so thought why not give it a try. The place is beautiful and very appealing. Unfortunately, the food was not. I ordered Makluba and was very disappointed. The chicken had been cooked hours ahead and so had the vegetables. To add insult to injury the vegetables were stone cold. The waitress took the dish back to the kitchen where the staff nuked it and brought it out . The dish was terrible. My husband had the Chicken Shawarna. It would have been very good if the chicken had not been made hours ago. The rice on both plates was dried out and hard to chew. I told the waitress that I thought the food was dry and had obviously been made hours ago. She was a very sweet girl and asked if I wanted to talk with the manager. I said no because really if a restaurant would serve that food I personally thought why bother. We will never return. read more

A very respectable lunch spot in Kent, providing healthy and substantive options. The salads are huge enough that you can take a second portion home for another meal. People are constantly pitting Laziza against Aladdin's, and in the hummus category, Laziza totally wins with its creamy, well-seasoned deliciousness, including a few whole chickpeas and pickled radishes for garnish. I could eat it by the kilo! read more

There are quite a number of shops and restaurants moving into downtown Kent and as a resident I am extremely happy with all of the new businesses! Laziza's is one of these new restaurant in the newly built Acorn Alley II in Kent, Ohio. I had dinner with a few friends this Friday. The atmosphere and food were both great! We got to the restaurant a little after 5pm and were able to get a table in the lower level dining room right away. Both owners (Michael and Nicole Awad) came to the table at different times to ask how things were going - very nice people. I ordered the Falafel wrap which came with a Lebanese salad. The falafel were flavorful and fluffy, fried just right. The seasonings were great - lots of fresh parsley and creamy tahini sauce. The Lebanese salad had large chunks of tomato, cucumber, green pepper, and red onion with a great dressing. I ordered a falafel wrap and chicken shawarma wrap to go. Even the next day both wraps were delicious right from the fridge. I will be a regular at Laziza's for dining in and take-out! Thank you to the Awad's for choosing Kent to start their restaurant! Definitely a recommended place to eat! Side note: since the building they're in is so new, it's not yet really marked on any online maps. The address I gave is close and will get you to the right spot, but it may not be the official address. Also, their website is still under a bit of construction so you can view the menu and see pictures on the Kent Patch article about the opening: http://kent.patch.com/articles/hot-spot-laziza-still-awaiting-phone-internet-hookups#c read more

My husband and I decided to give this place a try for date night. We were very disappointed with the food. We are both vegetarians and ordered the Kabsa vegetarian and the mujadara and got similar plates of warm rice with vegetables that looked like they were defrosted. We couldn't believe we spent $25 on rice and frozen veggies. We could barely stomach our entrees and just laughed at one point bc it was so bland and pathetic . The appetizer of falafel was also way overcooked. The positives are great drinks and service. However, because the food was so bad we will never go there again. Alladins food is way better and way cheaper. read more

The ambiance was so beautiful, perfect for a romantic dinner. The food was scrumptious...the staff were so friendly and courteous. The shwarma and the bakhlava are to die for. read more

Came here on a whim with two girlfriends for lunch and I will have to say that I'm very impressed. The interior is beautiful. Our waiter was very helpful ( answered questions, refilled drinks, and also friendly). I ordered the chicken shawarma with a side vegetable salad. It was delicious and the salad was a healthy alternative to the fries ( I tried a fry and it was fabulous). I will definitely be back to try other things on the menu. Love that there is a classy restaurant option in Kent! read more

The worst meal I've had in 10 years. Terrible hospitality and food. Very slow table service and then was brought the wrong order. Food was not fresh and stale. And this place is expensive too. We'll not be going back ever. read more

The worst Kabab dish i ever ate was in this restaurant. Maybe you can try something else but not meat.

Able to get a table for 4 on short notice on a busy Friday night in Kent! Staff and owner very friendly and food was very good. A little pricey, but def stop and give it a try. read more

We had a great dinner and appetizer. My wife is sitting across from me saying "beyond good". We loved it. The atmosphere is so relaxing. I can't find anything I dislike about this place. Great job guys!! read more

Dining here was disappointing to say the least. Some entrees were bland and the burger that one in our party had was salty beyond being able to eat. One entree had a whole bay leaf and a whole cinnamon stick that has not been removed before serving. Table service was OK but not outstanding. After providing feedback about the entrees, management did comp several of the entrees and provided some complimentary deserts. Too many good options in Acorn alley to choose from to want to try this again. Maybe in time we will try again in hopes that our experience was just a bad night in the kitchen. read more

Evening started with a warm welcome from the owner, Mike Awad, and progressed with great food and service! Be sure to get the hummus and tabouli! read more

Not my favorite Lebanese restaurant. Aladdin's Eatery in Hudson is so very much better. Don't waste your time or money at this restaurant.

A brilliant addition to the Acorn Alley area. The food is delicious with just the right amount of Mediterranean flavor and spice to suit the average American palate. The staff is friendly and efficient, offering helpful recommendations and tasty pairings. Two thumbs up! read more

This place is a dump. We waited 2 hours and a half hours for our food it was cold, flavorless, and expensive. I ordered a drink and they literally brought it to me with half an olive that looked eaten. Save your money and got to Aladdin's Eatery instead. read more

Excellent atmosphere. Excellent service. Salad that came with entree was not up to par: too much, but mostly just chopped/torn lettuce; nice house dressing though. Excellent menu diversity, but again; execution lagged. Hummus with Lamb was very good, but lamb was a little over-done. Lebanese wine offering was a rare treat, and was very good. Actual rating is 3.5, and I'd go back. I'd say give it a try. read more

We've had the signature chicken and hummus, and also the tomahawk pork chop. Everything excellent, even the veggie sampler. Outstanding wine selection. Service is quick and friendly. Been there twice now, very satisfied. read more