Royal Falafel is authentic and delish. So far I have tried the falafel, kibbeh, baba ganoush and the home made lehmajoon all very good. First place in Ct I've found that served the lehmajoon. Falafels are soft and tasty. read more

The food here is excellent - Only 4 stars because the ambiance is missing. So far we have had three kinds of kebabs, falafel and gyros. The baba ganoush and hummus are so yummy I will never buy my hummus in a supermarket again. I hope more people discover this place so they can survive as this location has not been great for others. A great addition to the neighborhood and a million times better than Layla's in Trumbull which is pretty mediocre. read more

Everything is fresh and delicious! Favorite was the tabbouleh salad with chicken shawarma.

After reading all the raves about this place, I was looking forward to a pleasant experience. Unfortunately, it was not to be. Lunch time so opted for the chicken gyro. Supposed to be spit roasted chicken. It arrived stir fried and more than a little soggy in cooking oil. But gave it a go. Unwrapping it at the table...after ordering eat-in....a minor faux pas. It was revealed to be assembled with all the attention to detail of a Big Mac at rush hour. Very unimpressive. Paying the check, I mentioned to the young man that ordering for in-house warrants the food being served on a plate. Not wrapped in tin foil to be eaten over a sheet of wax paper, as it was. Tacky. He must have thought my suggestion was an invitation to a debate. And shot back that only platters are served on a plate. So next time (and it might be a while), I'll have to remember to bring my own mess kit. read more

Grizzle in the lamb and a brown sauce on all meats keeps you from tasting the tzaziki sauce and makes a mess that needs a sink to remove. I have definitely had better. It's ok for a one time visit. read more

So, a craving hit again, and I decided to try my luck once more. Ordered large mujadarrah (sp?) to go after inquiring as to the sizes offered. A large should have been sufficient as a side dish for my family of 5. Once I got to my car, I opened the bag and in the tin was approximately ONE CUP of the rice/lentil mixture. It would have been a very small serving in the SMALLER-SIZED tin (I figured it would have been a fine 1/2 cup side serving for a party of two)!!! I immediately returned to the restaurant and inquired as to why this amount would be considered "large". The rep took the tin, opened it, added about 3/4 cup more, and said, "I did you a favor, just for you"; I was appalled. So since I was in no hurry to return on my previous visit, now I will NOT be returning ever. Layla's has opened a small branch in Trumbull; it's worth the extra 7 or 8 minutes down the road! read more

This place is my favorite!! Monroe/Trumbull doesn't have a lot of great Mediterranean places, so when this place opened I was excited to try it. The people who work here are super friendly and nice, and their food is delicious! I come here during my lunch break every day to get food and they're always quick and friendly (plus the food is cheap). Definitely worth a try! read more

We love this place!! We have had our share of Middle Eastern food and the hummus, falafel, and lamb shawarma here are all amazing!! So happy this place opened in Monroe! read more

Unfortunately, we did not have the same experience as other reviewers. My fiancé and I came here for dinner and each ordered the Greek salad with chicken shawarma. It was the saddest Greek salad I have ever seen. There were literally 4 small pieces of tomato, a couple cucumbers, and four chunks of feta with lettuce and chicken. There was no dressing... we had to ask for lemon and oil. There are no olives in the whole restaurant either. Service was poor. The only reason I am giving them 2 stars instead of 1 is because my fiancé liked their falafel. The other dishes on their menu may be good but steer clear of their Greek salad. Oh, and expect to pay for bottled water if you order water. read more

Awesome! We all love it here. I've been three times and have had something different each time. Everything tastes great, the staff is very friendly, and the place is spotless. read more

This place is real. Everything fresh and they try their best to make it authentic, and I think it is. Lamb kebab is my favorite. I ask for it rare. The garlic paste and the crushed red pepper sauce on the side are key additions for me. I go back all the time. Price vs quality is justifiable. read more

This is hands down the best Middle Eastern restaurant I've ever been to! The food is excellent, the service is friendly and impressively fast, and the atmosphere is lovely as well. I recommend the chicken shawarma. You can get it as a wrap, but it's even better as part of their Royal Platters, where a generous helping of the shawarma is served over baba ganoush, spicy rice, or a few other options, all of which are delicious. The Royal Platters come with side dishes like hummus, fattoush salad, tabbouleh, and stuffed grape leaves (my personal favorite). Don't be afraid to ask for what you need. We asked for a side of hot sauce and were pleasantly surprised by their housemade sauce, which is absolutely wonderful and highly recommended (the flavors are very strong but the heat isn't overwhelming, which I appreciate). I also asked if I could try a sample of their spicy rice before ordering it, and they gave us a good portion of it so all of us could have a bite. I'm from San Francisco, though I'm visiting my boyfriend's family on the East Coast. All of them have been to this restaurant many times and cannot recommend it highly enough. __ Must-try dishes (including sides): chicken shawarma (wonderfully spiced), baba ganoush (great smoky flavor), stuffed grape leaves (juicy and fresh), fattoush salad, hummus, hot sauce. If you're strategic, you can each order different side dishes so everyone can try everything -- hummus, fattoush, dolmades, and all! read more

Would have to agree that this is great place to eat. It was my first experience with this type of food. Of course I've had humus and some of the basics, but never a complete meal.Love the food. Baba ganush (excuse my spellings) is a favorite of mine already. After my initial visit, I went back twice in the next 4 days. Try it, you'll like it.Healthy for the most part too! read more

Delicious clean yummy food! And their hummus! Just start buying your hummus from them it's so good and fresh and it's better than buying it from a super market! read more

Such an amazing place with amazing prices. The food is delicious and flavorful and the staff is generous (and gave us a free falafel to try). Definitely recommend! read more

Such amazing food and very generous portions! Great customer service. Honestly, the best falafel and hummus I've ever had. So flavorful and satisfying. Calming and enjoyable atmosphere :) read more

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dont order from here through uber eats!! they messed up the order and refused to make it right. good food but nad business.

Awesome food. The Mujadara is fantastic with the chicken shawarma. Waitstaff is attentive. The tabbouleh salad was tasty and the hummus is the best I've had. This restaurant is a hidden gem in Monroe! There is a take out option too! read more

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A top-notch shawarma/falafel joint hiding out in Monroe, Ct. I would rate as one of the best Middle Eastern offerings I've experienced in Western Ct. Quality as good as the old Myrna's in Stamford, and better value. Good selections, authentic flavors, quality ingredients freshly prepared. Very clean facility. Wish they were in lower Fairfield. read more

I grew up in the Middle East and this place is the best I've eaten in CT. The hummus texture was spot on. The lamb was tender, juicy AND flavorful! read more

Have been going to the one in Milford for years with my family until they opened one closer in Monroe! Absolutely amazing food, I highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone I know! Lamb shawarma and their home made hummus is outstanding! Nothing like some fresh tabouli either! read more

This place recently open up so I figured to give it a try not knowing what to expect.....I was pleasantly surprised....The food was great.I plan on going back soon... It's BYOB so have your wine bottle handy....... read more

Moving my sister out of storage today and we needed a place to eat. Decided to try Royal Falafel and SSSOOOO glad we did. Lentil soup was piping hot, grape leaves, chicken gyro, falafel and hummus was amazing! A BIG shout out to Lola who took very good care of us! She even made my mother special cinnamon tea as she wasn't feeling well. If I lived around here I would most certainly go back. Very clean! read more

Loved it here. The portions was huge and everyone working was so nice. Prices are reasonable and have a large menu with a wide variety of options. I will definitely go back. read more

So excited this place opened near my work! It's hard to find good falafel outside the cities. The falafel, hummus, and baba ganoush are one of the best I've tasted in CT. Now I just wish they would open a place near my house! read more

Delicious food and excellent service. The guys who are at the counter have a great attitude. The falafel is very fresh and light. Definitely a welcome addition to the Monroe/Trumbull area. read more

Excellent middle eastern food and good service! A lot of choice in vegetarian food as well.Very reasonably priced

The food is fresh, authentic, and delicious! The portions are generous, the service is friendly and the falafel are fantastic! I hope more people give it a try so we can keep them in business. We definitely need more variety and quality choices of restaurants in our area, so Royal Falafel is a welcome addition. read more

The food is absolutely fantastic. Very flavorful, fresh and authentic. The staff is knowledgeable, kind, and genuinely invested in our enjoyment of our meal. The dining area is casual and clean. read more

Great tasting food! Ordered lamb shawarma and chicken shawarma wraps, along with the falafel balls. Really tasty. And usually I don't like falafel but this was not too dry so it was good. I came in and ordered for takeout and got the food within 10 to 15 minutes so not much of a wait. The restaurant itself seems like a nice place to sit down and have a meal with booth seating as well as table and chair seating. One wrap is very filling. Hope this one sticks around and look forward to ordering from here again. read more

Really love this place. A hidden gem. Establishment is clean, employees are friendly, and timely. Owner is the man and will not make you feel like a weirdo for tweaking your order ( I Like a little hummus on my Falafel pita). Solid place all around and personally think it's fresher and tastier than a place like Mamoun's. read more

Very fresh and hight quality. Great service. I would like to be able to use online ordering for and easy lunch or dinner pickup.

Delicious and healthy food! Nice casual atmosphere, always greeted with a warm welcome! So happy to have a middle eastern eatery in Monroe. Have been back multiple times for the baba ganoush and tabbouleh. Working my way through the menu! read more

excellent food and service! we've been to this restaurant several times and have ordered both hot and cold dishes. their hummus is divine, and their eggplant spread and veggie salads are both incredible. falafel is the star...really tasty and well spiced. clean, great service, and reasonable prices...for large portions. recommended! read more

Have eaten here several times and always had an enjoyable meal. The hummus and baba ganoush are the best I've ever had. Will continue to go back. read more

We ate at this restaurant the other day. Awful awful and more awful. Service terrible. We were 2 minutes from walking out and there was no one in the restaurant. That makes us wonder. Ordered lamb gyro. Wrapped in wax paper and foil. I'm eating in not taking out. The puta was soggy from the lamb which was greasy, no flavor and I wondered if I was eating some beef. There were 2 slices of tomato, no onion. And if it was there I would need a magnifying glass. Few sliced pickles ??? In a gyro??? Came home and threw up from the grease. If this place is supposed to be authentic ha. I'd rather eat a pita jungle read more

Yay finally Monroe has a great falafel eatery. The town of Monroe is getting more diverse with very good ethnic eateries, already we have good Thai and Indian restaurant places as well. The falafel was as good as the ones I order in NYC. Royal Falafel is located where there use to be a Thai restaurant, next to the Dairy Queen on Monroe Turnpike (RT 111). I've eaten at Layla's in Fairfield and that was OK, but now I don't have to drive far to get a good falafel. I ordered the falafel sandwich with hot sauce which was in a wrap. It was delicious and I also got a container of their wrapped grape leaves and that was also delish, both great flavors. Next I look forward to trying their gyros. Friendly service too. For those vegetarians and falafel fans, check this place out. Highly recommend this place. read more

Good food good prices and freshness. Too bad it's too empty too much of the time and is in a spot with a high turnover rate. It deserves to do better read more

The fallafel was the best I've had in a long time - maybe ever. Babganoush and hummus - delicious. And to those people who complain about the ambience, I'd suggest going somewhere else. I agree that the seating area was a bit dark and without much personality, so I will continue to think of this place for take out. But I thought the food was really good. read more

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner here last night. Tabbouleh and fattoush salads were so fresh and delicious. My husband said the hummus was the best he'd ever had. We also enjoyed the falafel very much. The food was plated beautifully. I am sure it would be a great take out option too. Very happy to have another nice restaurant option in Monroe! read more