Very good secret in Beckley, fair pricing, large portions, good service. Modern design in decent location

For those who are passionate about food, restaurants fall into multiple categories. There are those we didn't care for, those we liked, those that we found to be excellent, and those that turn into a go-to, bordering on addiction, because it has unique set of circumstances and strengths that keep us going back for more, and always saying its name when asked, "So where do you want to go?" For once, the answer isn't, "I don't care. Where do you want to go?" We have an answer. In a small city where fast food franchises and national chain restaurants dominate the scene, an independent contender is both welcome and desperately needed. Several have come and gone in recent years, and others hang on for dear life. The best ones, those with the ability to survive and thrive, develop an identity, prepare their dishes with consistency and skill on a high level, operate in a customer-friendly environment, and find a way to serve as many tastes as possible while not compromising what makes them unique. That collective feat has been accomplished at Lavash. Authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine features dishes with flavors and colors that are equally vibrant and rich. Those qualities are consistent throughout the Mediterranean portion of the Lavash menu. The Douby Douby Bread is the least expensive appetizer but also one of the largest. Fresh bread covered in garlic butter and Parmesan cheese and served with homemade tomato sauce sounds like a great idea, and it is a great idea, but can also be somewhat overwhelming. My order was positively swimming in garlic butter. Don't get me wrong. I love garlic butter but the mixture was so strong that the aroma lingered in my office for hours after the bread was gone and the empty container was in another room. As good as it was, the garlic content was so strong that it could very easily turn some people off, even the biggest garlic lover around, and forced me to share my order with others when that was not intended to begin with. The bread was fresh, the tomato sauce flavorful, but in the case of the garlic butter a little less would be more. No matter the variety, the price tag for the wraps, subs, and paninis, served with seasoned fries, makes lunch orders simple, cost-effective, and worthwhile. The Chicken Shawarma Wrap is one of the most popular items on the menu and with good reason. The portion size is ample, the wrap stuffed with marinated chicken breast strips, lettuce, tomato, roasted peppers, and the tahini sauce that is a constant presence on the menu. Out of the multiple visits to the restaurant, the Chicken Shawarma Wrap has been the most repeated order to date. There is no better introduction to Mediterranean food. The Kefta Kebab Wrap is similar to the Chicken Shawarma, exchanging seasoned and grilled ground beef and lamb for the chicken, and removing the roasted peppers. Fear not, the garlic sauce remains. The most notable difference is in the texture, not the taste, as the seasoning and portion size are consistent. The kebab is flavorful and well-seasoned, and gives a similar meat-to-vegetable ratio to the Shawarma wrap. There is no such thing as a better selection between the two, only a matter of protein preference. The Chicken Parmesan Sub is a solid choice for those who may visit Lavash but opt for a more familiar menu choice, although the perceived risk of trying something new is clearly well worth it. The freshness of the chicken, marinara sauce, and mozzarella comes through, and the bread is fantastic. As good as the sub tastes, the meat-to-bread ratio is a little unbalanced for my taste, with a $7.99 price tag (with fries). A larger quantity of chicken would greatly increase the value. The most consistent quality throughout the menu is the preparation of the dishes. Everything is cooked and seasoned correctly. The colors are bright, the flavors vibrant and diverse, and the portions large. The service at many institutions is a point of contention and complaint. The opposite is true at Lavash. Granted, someone recognized as a 'regular' at any place of business tends to get a kind of service that others do not. Familiarity breeds comfort. But the service I have received each and every time in the house, from the very first time, be it while dining in or carrying out, has been friendly, fast, and a reminder to tip well in appreciation for receiving service the way it should be. Come to think of it, Lavash defines the local restaurant experience the way it should be. read more

I had lunch at Lavash last Thursday and I was impressed. This is a welcome addition to Beckley's culinary offerings. It's a great place for lunch. The staff was friendly and the food was great. The portions are really big- especially for $8. I could've shared my wrap and my coworker could not finish his grilled cheese. Our server was a young guy, Todd, Taylor, or Tyler maybe, and he was polite and attentive. I had the schwarma (sp?) wrap and I loved it. It came with fries, which I generally avoid; however, I couldn't stop eating them. They were reminiscent of my favorite concession stand fries, which is a compliment. All in all, I'm sold on the new place and lamented the loss of the Indian place in the same location. One caveat- no alcohol. read more

Little Sicily - Chicken wrap. Good stuff right here. - Mediterranean Near Me - Beckley, West Virginia

We travel through here often. This is a refreshing change from normal dining and we're happy we tried it. From our youngest child to me "The Oldster," we were all happy with our meals. We recommend trying this. We will be back. read more

Little Sicily - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Beckley, West Virginia

Good food and closest to real italian food i have ever experienced. Their homemade bread is good and an assortment of all kinds if dishes.

Wonderful middle eastern food! I went in expecting to get Italian and to my surprise they also had a full menu of middle eastern food. Spinach pie was great. Kefta was perfect. Give them a try! read more

This place is great! Stopped here for a quick lunch. We didn't know what to expect -- We were a bit skeptical of stopping at a mediterranean restaurant in West Virginia! However, we were seriously impressed. (This food was tastier than many places I have been to in NYC and Philadelphia.) I had the lamb kebab, which was perfectly seasoned and not over-cooked --- very tender. The eggplant lavash was also delicious. Will definitely be remembering this place on our next trip through the area. read more

I keep giving this place a try hoping it will improve but yesterday was the final straw. My co-workers and I ordered lunch yesterday. We notified them that one of the orders was a cash order. First off, it took them forever to bring our orders, then the delivery driver should up with NO cash to make change. When I told him he needed to go get change before I paid with cash, he got very angry. He said he wasn't allowed to leave the food without payment. When I questioned him about why he would come without chage when he knew there was a cash order, he got even angrier and snatched up all the receipts (even the credit card ones), left the food, said something about lunch was on him and walked off. Unfortunately, this is not the first time we've dealt with this driver's attitude, lack of change and missing items from our orders. read more

Little hole in the wall that packs more flavor than the state of WV. I am so glad I found this place. In a city with endless chains and fast food establishments; this little gem is a welcome, and unexpected slice of heaven. Everything is made from scratch. The Baba Ghannouj is out of this world. Creamy, light and delightful. Meatballs and sauce were consistently cooked and tender. The sauce tastes like love was poured into every drop. The ricotta cheese, Parmesan ,and mozzarella mix that filled the manicotti was "baller". It was also dripped in the love sauce. Tiramisu and the Kunafah brought the meal to a proper end. With every other place I've dined in Beckley...why would you eat anywhere else. read more

Started with stuffed grape leaves and douby douby bread which were both wonderful. House salad with their Greek dressing. Then we both ordered the kebab sampler which has chicken, ground beef and sirloin kebabs-fantastic flavors! Also included baba ghanoush and pita. Large portions per serving, ended up taking half to go. For dessert I had the Kunafah. Delish and huge so I recommend sharing. Very sweet! Server was attentive and prompt. read more

We had dinner on late Friday evening. We were promptly seated. It was about 3/4 full. Service was a bit slow to start but the waiter became more attentive and friendly. So glad we ordered some bread as an appetizer because we were starving! The appetizer and salads were quick. The rest took longer than normal, but our party of 5 agreed that is was well worth the wait!!! The prices seemed quite affordable, portions were enough for 2-3 meals! Decor awesome bathrooms clean! We will be going back! read more

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Good Mediterranean food! I had the chicken kebob, my family had the kefta wrap, beef kebob and we tried grape leaves app. Healthy good tasting meal with side salads and we had take out in about 40 min so you know it's homemade. I would eat here again. read more

Don't let the outside fool ya... the food was good with a good variety. We had lunch... the small calzones were huge and the gyros were great! read more

Amazing food. Offers some very unintimidating selections as well as awesome exotic Mediterranean food. Highly recommend the spanakopita and chicken shawarma wrap. read more

Little Sicily - Chicken shawarma awesome wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Beckley, West Virginia

Highly recommend; don't be scared off by the drive-up appeal. Good, hearty food. Clean, with nice decor. Nothing to complain about - everyone in our party was well-fed and happy. Recommend the Schwarma, hummus, and Douby Douby bread in particular. read more

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Tired from a long drive through bad storms, my husband cruised Yelp and found this gem amid A bunch of fast food and franchise restaurants. We split a 14 inch pizza and a Mediterranean salad and they were outstanding! read more

Little Sicily - Veggie lovers pizza-yum! - Mediterranean Near Me - Beckley, West Virginia

We ordered grape leaves and bone in chicken wings for an appetizer. Fettuccine alfredo, 10" pizza, and a gyro for our entrees. The grape leaves which are served cold came 20 minutes later. Then after another 15 minutes the pizza and Alfredo came. Then after another 10 minutes the room temperature gyro came(they forgot the fetta we asked for) with cold fries. Then after another 10 minutes The wings we ordered as an appetizer came and they were boneless not bone in. This place has really gone downhill. Every time we go there it gets worse and worse so we will not be visiting again. read more

Traveling through Beckley and saw this restaurant and decided to try it. The food was very good. I would recommend it.

Food was pretty good, we loved the baba ghanoush; the Philly cheese steak and vege deep dish pizza were ok. The service though is what makes this place great! We had an amazing waitress who was super accommodating and helpful. Would definitely recommend to others and will definitely be back again. read more

Food here is great!Its more Mediterranean than the name sounds ! Got the fata shwarma, chicken kababs and grilled salmon !! I think fata shwarma tastes amazing !! All the food came in huge portions !! Must try this place read more

The waitress was super nice and offered a great variety of suggestions. The food was excellent. I ordered the spicy chicken pasta and it had a great flavor. Not spicy to me at all. We also had the bread that was drenched in buttery goodness. My friend ordered a pizza and it looked good as well. Excellent find! read more

I was surprised the place wasn't crowded because the food was really good. The waitress was very nice. My husband had the cowboy burger and fries. I had the manicotti, bread,and salad and my little girl had spaghetti. We definitely want to go back read more

The food here is unremarkable in every way. If you've been skiing all day at Winterplace it's hot and will fill you up with large portions.

We found Little Sicily thanks to YELP! While the other tables had pizzas that looked delicious, we opted for the Greek food... chicken skewers, rice , hummus and a side salad. It was all fresh and delicious! read more

We were in town only overnight and found this restaurant on Yelp. We ordered Italian sub sandwiches with side salads. The salads were super fresh which was a treat after being on the road for several days and eating fast food. The bread on the sandwiches was really good, very fresh and had a great chewy crust. The hostess was also very friendly. When she learned we were passing thru, she made sure we had plastic ware and plenty of napkins. Definitely will remember Little Sicily if we pass this way again. read more

My first experience with them hasn't started out well. I got there to pick up an order and had to wait over 5 minutes before someone even acknowledged me..... Apparently there is only one person running the front. I don't care how good the food is, if my initial impression is bad, it's not likely I'll return. read more

We stopped on the recommendation of reviews and it was awesome. Little local place, clean. Food was excellent. 10 minutes off the main highway but worth it. We will eat here again read more

Great food, fairly fast service, but the air condition was not working which made it a little uncomfortable, but overall it was great!

Excellent food and service! We stopped one night in Beckley, WV to stay at the Hampton Inn as we are moving from Ohio to North Carolina. Due to the Covid19, Hampton Inn had a list of restaurants that we could order delivery service from and eat in our rooms. We searched Yelp to get recommendations and saw that Little Sicily had excellent ratings so we decided to try them out. True to the ratings, the food was absolutely excellent. I have food sensitivities that can really screw up my next day if I don't get exactly what I ordered and if it isn't fresh food. They got my order right and every item in the salad was fresh and the chicken tasty. Both my husband and I were very impressed and highly satisfied with the food. The food was delivered quickly and directly to our door. read more

Fabulous dinner after long road trip! The hummus was some of the best we have had, super balance of flavor. And the calamari was also outstanding. There were nine of us and we were all very pleased with our dinners and dessert. Service was attentive and efficient. read more

Tired of the same old places for eating out. Between the four of us, no one can decide. So my buddy hit google on the phone and up pops this place. The reviews were good so we gave it a try. Everyone had something different and we had 3 appetizers and everything was amazing. The portions, the food quality, and service were very very good. This might become our go to place in Beckley, WV. read more

I wanted to take the family/kids someplace different and open their food horizons on our way back from the beach. We ordered the sampler appetizer platter which had the stuffed grape leaves, hummus, mozzarella sticks, and Baba Ganesh. We also got the bread balls. We got a gyro, stuffed eggplant, the kabob wrap and the signature wrap that others here told me to get that starts with a "s" (good call). We did get 2 kids meals (one spaghetti and meatballs and fettuccine Alfredo). The prices were reasonable and the portions good. We also got the chocolate cake (nothing special but requested by my 9 year old), baklava and this other Mediterranean dessert with shredded phyllo. Both which are made in house unlike the chocolate cake. I don't know how to spell some of these things. Our server was very attentive, the atmosphere was nice, and the food was very good. We were staying at the I 64/77 area in the Fairfield and it was a 8 minute ride so it was close and away from all the chains. I must say that Yelp reviewers have given me courage to try the local flavor and leave the chains behind. read more

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I have been here twice while passing through Beckley, WV. Both times were excellent! The service is fantastic and very friendly. The first time I had an eggplant Parmesan sandwich, which was delicious and served with fries. We also shared the douby bread; so good! The second visit I was in the mood for something lighter so I had a caprese salad. Once again, delicious! The balsamic syrup was wonderful, and there was plenty of basil. They also included napkins and cutlery with carryout, which is a must. Great place! read more

Thoroughly enjoyed the homemade food. Very high quality food and service. Will be returning!!!

Really nice find in area that seems lacking quality places to eat. A look around the area and one sees why the US has weight and other health related issues. So many fast food chains! Anyway nice staff and decor. Chicken kabob was tasty as well as salmon and fresh salad with dressing on side. Garlic Bread appetizers were tasty too. Great prices too. This place should catch on. Adding more as we went back again. Stuffed peppers were great as well as eggplant dish. Large portions. read more

Looked for places on yelp while driving through from Ohio. Showed up at 1:45 today and was rudely told they would not seat us since they close for maintenance from 2-3. They missed out on hungry party of 8 but thankfully padrinos Italian restaurant farther down road happy to seat is. Not the nicest reception so travelers beware! read more

Lousy service. Food arrived cold. Waitress couldn't have cared less when we told her. Substandard in every way.

What a great little place. We were on a road trip from North Carolina to Chicago and stopped here for lunch. There is a lot on the menu that looks good, but we weren't very hungry so we just ordered two wraps (chicken kebab and chicken shawarma). The service was really wonderful. They accidentally made two chicken shawarma wraps and realized their mistake before bringing out the food, so they made an additional chicken kebab wrap for us to take home! Seriously great service. Beyond that, the food was delicious. We haven't eaten the to-go chicken kebab wrap yet, but the chicken shawarma wraps were really good - very fresh ingredients, well-flavored, good portion sizes. Overall a great experience and I would highly recommend Little Sicily for anyone in the area. If we find ourselves in Beckley again, we will definitely be back! read more

Beckley is a restaurant wasteland. This place is one of the few exceptions. Amazing food

Italian with a side of Greek. My husband had a great pizza (sauce and crust ruled) I had hummus, baba ganoush and a salad - nice change of pace from burger joints. We noticed (after we ordered) that everyone else in the restaurant was having pasta. Next time pasta. read more