Excellent!!!! Just came in for a specific Persian snack (saffron ice cream) and had an absolutely…read morelovely experience! The location is take out only but the owner came out and was incredibly hospitable and kind. The actual ice cream was DELICIOUS you guys, like next level delicious. It somehow manages to be presented beautifully as well, even in takeout containers. Perfect little rose petal bits, lovely chopped pistachio. But the flavor! I felt transported on an international vacation. I literally closed my eyes. She said she does a lot of catering, and I can see why. Just lovely. The owner even gave us a delicious sample of the rice pudding- I'd get that again as well! She was very kind. Now I've got to try more of the menu. Persian food is so worth doing well- and this place is doing just that! Highly recommend.

Great food but unfortunately this is take out/delivery only. Do recommend if you don't need the…read morefull sit down restaurant experience.

Charmy's Food & Grocery is a wonderful local store with wonderful food,fresh products, great…read moreselection, and excellent customer service. The staff is always friendly and helpful, and the store is clean and well organized. Shopping here is always a pleasant experience. Highly recommended!"

Thanks to the owner for giving us a walk-around of her restaurant. We needed something for snacks…read morefor a small group and she helped us pick out a nice array of things to taste. See you soon for dinner!

Yum! As an Iranian-American, I was pleased to try Arezu - a unique vegan Iranian restaurant in the…read morearena district. The restaurant is located inside the Double Happiness bar, which features Asian decor and a full bar menu. Arezu offers an entirely vegetarian menu, which is surprising considering how meat-heavy Persian cuisine is. We started with the soup of the day, a heavenly blend of mint and herbs that was a perfect appetizer on a cold winter day. We had the kabob koobideh, which consisted of a serving of impossible meat with saffron rice and a cucumber salad. It was lovely and authentic! Service was fast and friendly from the family-owned Arezu team. I highly recommend trying them out!

Arezu is a newly opened vegan Persian restaurant that you have GOT to try. I know what you're…read morethinking: you've been to dozens of those already. Right? Trust me, Arezu is better than all of them! My group of 7 walked in on a Saturday night. As soon as our server, Amir, greeted us and seated us, I knew I was gonna love the place. The decor is--hmm--Persian eclectic shabby chic, I guess? Whatever it's called, it works! And Amir was adorable! Super friendly, attentive, knowledgeable, and HILARIOUS! I would have listed this as one of my all-time favorite places to eat even if the food had sucked--and trust me, it didn't! I I had the Gormeh Sabzi, a 5000 year old recipe consisting of fried herbs and kidney beans served over saffron rice. Absolutely delicious! I paired it with a Buddha Beer, recommended by Amir, which not only was smooth and tasty but also came in a gorgeous green bottle sculpted in the shape of Buddha. (I am now using it as a flower vase.) Most of the people in my party aren't vegan. Yet they enjoyed the food as much as I did. One of them, who ordered the kabobs, said he he never would have guessed they were made with plant-based meat. Give this place a try. You'll be happy you did!

Cafe Istanbul is our go to place for Turkish food. Excellent kebabs, delicious bread to start, and…read morelots of great options. Their baba ghanoush is terrific. We recently had dinner for 110 people and they provided an excellent buffet with lots of vegetarian options for some of our guests. Their outdoor patio is lovely (sometimes the music gets a bit loud), and the service is generally good.

Sometimes it's easy to overlook Cafe Istanbul since it's not the walking distance of Bridge Park or…read moreHistoric Dublin, but don't let that deter you! It's a short drive and well worth it! It's a beautiful restaurant that sits along the river and has some beautiful views - especially on a gorgeous spring/summer evening! Their food is top notch as well! I've dined in several times in the past, but decided to get takeaway and take it to the pavilion by the pedestrian bridge to people watch and have a nice after dinner walk. Food to go was just as good as dining in - at least for the Chicken Kebab. Made with white meat chicken, you get 5-6 large pieces with rice and veggies. I was excited to learn they had rice pudding to go as well because theirs is quite good! I ordered over the phone, had about a 25 min wait on a busy evening. All were friendly and ensuring I was being helped.

My go to restaurant for healthy Mediterranean dishes. And…read moretalk about fast service, literally five minutes and it's time to chow down. My favorite is the grilled chicken rice bowl.... And you will never find any fat or gristle as they meticulously trim, grill, season and boom... perfection every single time! And that creamy Taziki sauce since my taste buds into overdrive. Love the friendly staff and spotless restaurant.

I recently submitted a negative review based on SERVICE, not food. It appears changes have been…read moremade. Please try this restaurant--the food is excellent. One may think pita is no big deal but theirs is the best I've ever had. The hummus is great. The wraps are great. The tzatziki is great. If they would only serve batata harra I would never eat anywhere else.

This food cart is operated by a very nice and considerate guy. It was very hot on the day we went…read morethere. He was concerned that we were standing in the sun. He insisted that we should wait in the car and he brought out the food when it was ready. The falafel side we ordered was very good. I couldn't tell if they made them fresh there or they were store bought. The gyro was a disappointment as the meat lacked the typical authentic flavor. The sauce was way too thick. They excel in the chicken wings. I highly recommend getting the chicken wings which were seasoned with very good spice. I didn't even know that fried chicken wings are part of their cuisine. The baklava was okay. I actually find it not sweet enough. I can't believe I said that because most time this dessert is too sweet. The portion size is very good for $3. Yes, they raised the price on their menu items too but the menu on the truck doesn't reflect the new pricing. This seems to be a thing here in Columbus.

To me, the quintessential carryout finger food is middle-eastern cuisine. Pita sandwiches, falafel…read moreballs, wings, fries! Had to try out the top-rated middle-eastern food truck in Columbus. We ordered several gyros sandwiches (a deal at $6/each), wing meal combo, and a side of falafels. Surprisingly, the poorest part of the order were the gyro sandwiches. Size was good but the gyro meat could have used more searing, plus the yogurt sauce was actually too thick and copious. The wings and falafels were the stars, both appropriately moist and crispy. Sauces for both were tasty too. 4 folks could eat well for under $40. And the guy manning the truck and cooking was very nice. This place is definitely worth the trip and $$s.

I ordered the chicken shawarma with fries and a drink. Service was quick. Food was tasty. I really…read moreenjoyed the sliced pickles on the wrap.

This is one of my favorite local restaurants in the area! This is single handedly the BEST hummus I…read morehave ever had!!! I thought maybe the first time was just a "lucky day," but every single time we get the hummus it is 10/10! If you have any leftover hummus at the end of your dinner, get a to go box and dip your veggies in it at home! You will be disappointed!!!! I've tried the mixed shawarma plate and then gyro entree. Both are great! The Greek salad is delicious and the rice is also good! I cannot recommend this restaurant high enough!!!

Salaam is fine dining in Athens but that doesn't mean the pretension that term typically conveys…read more The Mediterranean cuisine delivers what you would want - hummus, baba ganoush appetizer or mezza plate combos. I typically opt for the grilled lamb chops (generous portion) or the lamb kebab. You can also get wraps if the full dinner portion, usually with grilled vegetables and a rice pilaf or french fries choice, is too much. If you are a cold tea person, the Moroccan Mint Iced Tea is a favorite for sure and it is endless. Good wine and local beers selection. A number of the waiters have been there for years and really know the place, the patrons, and the vibe. Annie's Salad is great, just wish it was included as an option for the entrees as it used to be pre-COVID. Lovely ambiance and decorations. Big room and can at times get a little loud but still feels intimate at your table in the non-standard shaped room with pillars, screens, and nooks breaking it into smaller de facto sections.

This place is one of Athens' best kept secrets. What looks like a small storefront opens into one…read moreof the most appealing dining establishments I've been in since getting to southeast Ohio in 2019. The ambiance is inviting, with simple but incredibly well placed decoration throughout. And the scent of grilled meat walking up to the door.... I don't even remember waiting for the table, just sitting down and tearing into pita bread. The hummus has character, the tzatziki? Finally! Enough dill! Remember that real Mediterranean olives have pits - this is important for dental work! The shawarma and gyros graced our table, and we're a memory before too long. They are fine dining, so the price is a little higher on the entrées than I normally go for, but it's worth every penny no doubt. Delicious.