Mediterranean small plates place that was quite fun and delightful. Seating is sparse though, I…read morethink about 7 tables or so. We got several plates to share amongst four people. Great option for vegetarians honestly. Falafel - comes with toum and the green sauce, very yummy, well fried Hummus with bread was also really good. Wish we had more bread though. French fries - I was skeptical when my friend recommended this but honestly, nicely salted fries and perfect vessel for dipping into all the various sauces. The vegetable plates were absolutely delicious. The seasonal vegetable they had at the time was broccoli with harissa sauce which was yummy and I wish we had more of, honestly. The kale and cabbage salad was so good and refreshing. I'm normally not the biggest fan of kale but this salad was just so good, definitely recommend a large portion to share with everyone. We also got pickled cauliflowers as well, very fresh. Definitely loved all the sauces and all the vegetables. Felt like everything was very flavorful and refreshing. The move is definitely to share a bunch of dishes with friends so you get a little of every yummy thing. I would say that the 7 plates (including 2 falafel and 1 large kale salad) we got were enough for the 4 of us to feel comfortably satiated.

Wow!! I've been wanting to try this place for years and it did not disappoint! We got the Harissa…read moreSoup, Chicken Platter, Fries, and some of the mixed olives. Soup had a great depth of flavor with just a little kick of heat. Chicken was tender, flavorful, and came with plenty of tzatziki for dipping that beautiful fluffy focaccia. Loved the cabbage salad. Fries were cooked perfectly and the dip that comes with them is unctuous. Service was friendly and nice. They get extra points for giving us some extra bread!! Dining room is a little tiny so you have to be quick to grab a table. Really loved it. We are already talking about when we can go back.

Best Hummus I've ever had! Baklava perfection! Shrimp skewers amazing! This is the best food I've…read morehad in New Orleans thus far!

The food was fresh, delicious, and halal. I ordered the chicken salad and it was delicious. It…read moresmelled amazing and tasted even better. The service was good and friendly, but not overly friendly. The overall store is rather crowded with items that are needing to be stocked. But don't underestimate how good the food was because of this. The overall atmosphere gave mom and pop shop doing their best with the limited staff they had.

Second time here! Both times were delicious! I love the homemade fresh pita…read more First time I came here for dinner with my significant other. Was seated at the bar until a table was available. Second time I came for a private event. Very nice exclusive upstairs private event space and bar, I loved the interior. I had delicious pomegranate lemonade mocktail. I loved the fried chicken hummus, Mediterranean cucumber salad, Brussels chicken, steak the most. Everything was amazing and flavorful, I don't think you can go wrong. The cinnamon date dessert just tasted like bread XD but overall I would totally come back! I think I prefer the sister restaurant though Parking: limited parking lot, limited street parking

I first heard about this place from the Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil and decided to book it…read morefor my birthday lunch. The reservation process was easy, and I was able to find a time that worked well for us. We arrived and were seated promptly, and our initial order was taken without delay. We went for the falafel and hummus combo, along with a variety of dips like baba ghanoush and muhammara. The food was good and offered a nice spread of flavors. We were specially impressed with the muhammara .We also ordered drinks and had planned to get another round, but unfortunately no one came back to take our order, so we eventually decided to move on. The ambiance is beautiful--bright, airy, and very neutral with a beige-toned aesthetic. Seating was comfortable, though the noise level was a bit high, likely due to it being a busy lunch hour. Pricing reflects the restaurant's popularity and positioning. Overall, it was a decent experience, but not particularly memorable. If I return to New Orleans, this probably wouldn't make it back onto my list.

I came down to New Orleans for Mardi Gras. After all the drinking and the long nap I woke up around…read more1am and I was hungry. I saw that this place not only was open till 3am but was also in walking distance from The Westin. I decided to get the gyro platter. On the trip back the to go tipped over a bit and it mixed together but everything was still fire. The Beef and lamb meat had a nice flavor and tender. The rice cooked perfectly. The salad while simple with just tomatoes and onions I loved it. I also was able to get a pita on the side. Even though the restaurant was filled with drunk and sober individuals the people working here were still very nice and my order came out quickly. The place does have a small eating area with a few tables and chairs. They also serve ice cream here as well and frozen drinks. I throughly enjoyed this meal and I will make my way back I want to try other menu items.

Good spot for gryos, fries, ice cream and daiquiris. You can customize the orders as needed. We…read moredidn't add onions to our gryo. Staff are friendly and work fast at filling all the orders. Plenty of folks ordered online and came in to pick up. There is seating inside. I definitely recommend this place especially if you need a break from Cajun/Creole food.

Found this on yelp and google and followed the overall great reviews…read more Definitely was not disappointed! The food is flavorful and the portions are sizable. The combo plate comes with a huge pile of meat, a tasty salad and a nice serving of hummus. Of course the pita bread completes the meal perfectly. Service is fast, the inside seating vibe is casual. Prices are fair. Would recommend this highly if you are looking for middle eastern food in downtown Nola.

Stopped in to Olive as a last minute option. We arrived in the city late and many places were…read moreclosed and ready to close. The staff were very friendly and accommodating. Also helpful with suggestions to members of my party who weren't very experienced with Mediterranean cuisine. I had the chicken shawarma. It wasn't what I was expecting, it wasn't bad but not great either. Very greasy. The hummus was too runny in my opinion. I did like the mixed veggies. They were very flavorful and cooked perfectly. A friend had the chicken kabob and salad. She said her food was delicious, although the kabob was a deconstructed kabob and didn't come on a skewer.

The drinks are not great. Wine was turning sour (or maybe that is how it is.... It was bad),…read moreworst Old Fashioned I have ever had (I wanted to teach them how to make one).... Just skip drinks, it's still 5 stars. Everything else about this place is phenomenal. Food was amazing. Service was solid. It's really cool inside.

Food: Fresh hot & definitely my new spot! Hummus $ shawarma…read morewas awesome pine nuts on top extra nice step. Pita was fresh all this plus a tall glass of lemonade to wash it down. Bartender was nice gave me a to go cup of ice water it's hot out here! Service: Cooked in front of you. All fresh stuff. Not yesterday's old left overs. Pizza amazing! Under carriage firm & Krispy. Cheese was good sauce ok. The place is chill Carlos quick shot out bartender-server gives you your space, but is there when you call him. Good sever. Ambience: Good vibes. Only one thing the bathroom. Needs to be upgraded fast. Toilet seat unfortunately was broke & the door inside the stall is a bit creepy. I opened it thinking there was more supplies but nooooooo. Someone or something else in there. So had to take one star away other wise would have Ben Five all day. Good luck guys fix the men's room, I'll check my next visit & upgrade that star for you!

We are out-of-towners with dogs. Yelp marked this business as dog allowed. They placed us at the…read moreporch's table. It's all went well. Foods are delish and the owner was attentive and checking on us periodically. He welcomed us and our paws kids with a big smile!! Totally recommend when you are so full of NOLA cuisines and want to break out of the local palate.

Stopped in for lunch around 1:30 the day after Christmas. Hate that this is where we part ways…read more.. Decent amount of business happening inside. Order taken quickly at the counter: gyro wrap w/side of yellow rice, an order of Dolmas (8) and a soda. With tax & tip $34.88. Sat at a booth type table for comfort, only to discover we had to tip toe around the messy floor and I kicked away a ball of something rather than squish it. Husband said wrap was tasty but didn't remember they use a wrap instead of a pita for the gyro sandwich. (I had the gyro on our last visit.) Rice was good. My dolmas, however, were gross. I don't dip them in tzatziki, I typically like the taste. However, today the rice inside them was very, very gooey, as if they sat over the holiday. I ate 2.5 and threw the rest out. Someone came out to ask how things were but apparently didn't notice they were standing on rice. I didn't say anything about the dolmas, because by this time they were in the trash. Took home the remaining portion of the gyro, rice & tzatziki. Asked for a to go box, then asked again for lids for the sauce. Both times I interrupted someone playing on their phone, and the rest of the staff was hanging out talking behind the counter. Really wished they had taken the time to check the dining area.

I've been coming here for years. It's really a great go to option when you want something healthy…read moreand delicious. I always get the chicken shawarma plate. Comes with salad, chicken, and hummus with your choice of white or wheat pita. It's always really good. Tried the four cheese pizza for the first time because I was starving. It was really good. Only thing that would make it better is if it had something to dip it in. Usually get it to go and it's been a while since I've sat down and ate. I feel like the sit down portions are much larger which is nice. They just did a huge renovation and it looks great. Our server was great, the food came out really fast, and we enjoyed it.

Mona's Cafe used to be on Frenchmen Street but has since moved to Mid-City on Banks Street. Great…read moremove!!! There is plenty of parking in front and in the back. In addition to the cafe, they have an expanded storefront where you can purchase multiple items and they have a robust to go and delivery service. We started our meal with pumpkin soup which was the special of the day. It was served with crunchy pita points and was very good. Next, we moved onto the fried cheese appetizer which we loved. The greens accompanying the fried cheese worked well with this dish. Our main entree was the beef shish kabob which came with a salad and hummus as well as pita bread. We had baklava for dessert which was delish. Two of us split the meal and we still had leftovers to take home. The ambiance is clean and sparse but they are waiting on furniture and artwork that will spice things up as well as a plan to make fresh pita bread in the dining area. We enjoy Mona's for its fresh homemade food, really nice owners, and its desire to continue serving New Orleanians when they had to pivot and move off Frenchmen Street. We will definitely return!

Tal's Hummus is a must-visit. The hummus is incredibly smooth and flavorful, and everything tastes…read morefresh and authentic. Great quality, friendly service, and a casual vibe. Arayes and the fries are yummy !! Easily one of the best Mediterranean spots in New Orleans.

Been here twice & have had an amazing experience both times. Tried the lamb shawarma bowl and the…read moreeggplant (Sabich) pita sandwich. They're consistent in the quality, freshness, and taste of the food. Phenomenal customer service - made the protein selections fresh both times. Large serving portions for a good price and you won't feel bad about eating the food. Will most definitely be back! If you're in the area I would 100% check them out. It's in a small cozy place very nice dinner experience.

THE.BEST.FOOD.TRUCK.in.New Orleans.period…read more Tuesdays will never be the same for me. Every Tuesday Fat Falafel parks just up the street from my house at Swirl Wines. I finally made to down there and was BLOWN away at the quality, the flavor and the price of such amazing vegetarian eats! I got the combo Falafel platter for $8. 3 Falafel, salad, hummus, pita, garlic sauce and root slaw. A-MAZ-ING!!!! my friend got the Falafel sandwich (in a pita) for $5 and it was great, too! I'll give you one guess at where I am having dinner next Tuesday night.

Had the Falafel sandwich. Very fresh and tasty. Found them in front of Swirl on Tuesday!read more