Neomande has been a great addition to downtown Durham. The convenience of finally having a fast casual restaurant has changed my lunch game immensely. I sincerely appreciate this about Neomande. You have to remember though that this is not a table service restaurant. You get in line (which gets long during peak hours), order your food and get a number, then pay at the register. Then you awkwardly wait for your food to be ready and try to stay out of everyone's way. I won't lie, the ordering and payment process could definitely be streamlined. I hope they'll make improvements so ordering is less complicated / stressful. I wouldn't call the service friendly or accommodating, but it isn't terrible. It's what you'd expect for fast casual. I'm a big fan of every side and salad that I've tried. I've found that I don't love their shawarma. It's very messy and has a very acidic flavor I can't learn to love. Now I always order the "pick 4" to include several salads and the original hummus. Lots of food and a comparable value for downtown Durham ($13). Don't forget to grab pita in the line if you want it. It is included with your entree but this isn't advertised clearly and they don't hand it out specifically. read more

I paid 37.00 for lunch for 2. I had a plate of sides, was not given bread. Grape leaves so tough I had to empty the filling out of them. Hummus had no flavor. The rice was good. My daughter's chicken pita... tabbouleh side was just parsley and full of liquid. The pita was inedible because it was sitting in liquid and soggy, so she emptied the chicken out and ate it. The pita that we buy is very good, but the pita used in meals is not the same and not very good. I was very disappointed and felt the price was much too high for what we received. The woman who rang us up did not provide good service. Will not return or recommend. read more

The food was not good at this location. We all tried the 4 plate side dishes and 8 different sides of were not authentic tasting. We both had upset stomachs after the meal. read more

When I lived in Raleigh years ago, I loved the Neomonde there, so I was excited to find this location in Durham. And it did not disappoint! They had lots of fresh, affordable, and most importantly *delicious* Mediterranean food. Plenty of seating and a friendly staff too. I appreciated the vegan options - especially the vegan baklava. read more

I live in Winston Salem but will gladly drive 1:30 for the lasagna, cabbage salad and Mjadarah!

Probably the best in the area. They do a good job at this location. Falafel, manakish, chicken skewers... all good. read more

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Pita bread tastes stale. Literally grosser than anything I've ever gotten at a grocery store. Not edible. Also, it's not served warm. Why? You have a wood fired oven right behind the counter Staff also couldn't explain the options, which are a bit overwhelming I have to admit. Hummus, falafel and salad were decent but with other options in the area, no reason to come back. read more

You might not know the difference if you haven't been to the other locations -- but, this my friends is a let down. Pita is hard as a rock. Chicken is way too dry. Sides were decent but the main stock was all well below the standard. In truth, I might give it three or four stars, 1. If it wasn't Neomonde and 2. If this wasn't Durham. The location is very nice. Doesn't have the "deli feel" but fits well into the downtown scene. Staff was friendly. If you want good Greek or Med food, commit to the drive to the Raleigh location or hit my personal favorite, Med deli in Chapel Hill. read more

Came in during COVID, only couple brave enough to dine in. Food was great and service incredible, the owner came by and gave us free hummus and pickles and chatted for a bit. will definitely be coming back more frequently. - handsome chirs brell read more

Fantastic menu, decent execution. Neomonde Durham has diverse options that can satisfy even the pickiest eaters and their staff is extremely friendly and helpful, but the range of quality in their food varies greatly with each visit. At its best, Neomonde is the best Mediterranean in Durham but at its worst it is slow and not very fresh (particularly their pita). I've found that Neomonde Durham struggles to keep par with Neomonde Raleigh or their sister restaurant Sassool. However, Neomonde has some of the best hummus and falafel in town, and its a great spot if you're craving convenient Mediterranean food in the heart of downtown Durham. read more

Pretty bad food. A single tiny pita served cold. Sour babaganoush. Undercooked chicken kabobs. Won't be returning.

Great Mediterranean restaurant located in the heart of downtown Durham. Everything here reminds me of a trip to Israel I took a few years back. With Covid i ordered online and had a seamless experience with pick up. The meal was super fresh and very delicious. Baklava (not pictured) was on point as well. I'll definitely be back to try their lamb! read more

Wow the manager finally called me back to tell me that I don't know what food poisoning is and refuses to give me my money back. I work in restaurants so I don't appreciate being spoken to like don't know food safety. No one eat at Neomonde they will get you sick then blame you for your own food poisoning and speak to you like your stupid! read more

All of our mixed plates were fresh and tasted good. The pita bread was very good and we got some extra for free. There are many different ways to prepare couscous, I usually like it different, but it was fine. The baklavas and halva that we took to go were very delicious. They have a shop attached if you look for special spices, rose water, and other cooking ingredients. Plus cold ayran to go, my favorite when it's hot outside. We sat outside, it was hot and we had to asked if they could turn on the fans. The nice thing if you go with kids is, that you can see the Amtrak passing by sometimes. Plus everyone is super friendly and helpful, despite it was packed and busy. read more

It's fine, but kinda baffling that it's been around here so long and it's not better. For starters, the ordering system is a bit confusing - I've never been to a mediterranean place that didn't have a falafel platter, but this place doesn't - you can make it yourself ad-hoc by ordering individual falafel + sides. But one friend asked to do a falafel sandwich with more than the 2 sides it comes with, she was gruffly told "No, it doesn't work like that" which we found strange - since when does a place not try to upsell someone? Anyway, as to the food - though they make fresh pita for their sandwiches, if you order a platter of sides you just get a baggie with cold pita. The falafel was room temp, and clearly had been sitting in the fry basket out of the oil for sometime. The baba ganoush was mediocre, the tabbouleh was solid, as were the beets and cauliflower - and the prices reasonable. But nothing about the experience really made me want to return. On the plus side, it's a relatively quick vegetarian-friendly meal in downtown Durham. read more

We were so excited, the fall weather was great we sat outside, only to be brought the wrong order in a to go box, then wait 15 minutes, no one came to inquire. When I went in to ask about the order no one knew what I was talking about, instead of our 36 dollar oder being in the process of being re-made, I was asked "what was your order number ", you mean the nonexistent order number on the receipt we were never given. Yeah, but this all would ha e been a distant thought if the baklava wasn't the size of my husband ring... read more

Neomonde Mediterranean Durham - Seriously? Baklava!!!! - Lebanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Went for lunch during the week with a group from work. The service is fast and the staff is fine - not friendly or happy but fine. I got the Greek salad and added a chicken kabob. It was a good salad but it was slightly overdressed. Maybe I'll ask for dressing on the side next time. The pita was hard and not warm. I went to the one in Morrisville and it's so much better! How is there no quality control?! read more

Neomonde Mediterranean Durham - Greek salad with chicken kabob - Lebanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I ate dinner at Neomonde tonight, and even though the food was great, the staff was very rude. We were reviewing the menu as we have never eaten there before, but we felt like we were being rushed through the line. We were the only ones in the restaurant, but they girl taking our order acted like we were inconveniencing her. When we would ask questions, she would answer with only a word or two, so we didn't get answers to our questions about the menu. We were simply trying to understand the menu, but she treated us like we were dumb for asking questions. When we were ready to pay, the girl at the register was also rude. I asked questions about the drinks, for example, she just said, "we don't have that." When we were leaving, we overheard others saying the same thing that they were rushed and spoken to rudely. It's unfortunate because the food was delicious, and I love Mediterranean food. However, I won't be returning due to the staff. Neither the girl serving nor the girl behind the register should have customers facing roles. read more

I actually disagree with some people saying the Raleigh version is better. The Durham location was less crowded and I actually liked the more updated feel. It's also easier to order food then at the Raleigh location. We went for a late dinner and were not disappointed. The staff was friendly and the food was great. Give it a try if you are in downtown! read more

Neomonde Mediterranean Durham - Veggie lasagna with chickpeas and salad - Lebanese Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Best Mediterranean food I have had!! Went for lunch and I had the vegetable curry lunch special with two sides. I tell you I was super full when I left and it was hard to stay awake when I got back to my desk. The food was amazing I am definitely dining again! read more

Well, this is disappointing. I have been really excited about Neomonde opening in Durham. We first visited on opening week. The service was scattered. The food was inconsistent. We have them a free pass and attributed the negative experience to opening day jitters. But we've been back twice since, and the food and service are still off. Kebabs are overcooked. Some things you get served in line, some items you have to ask for, some get delivered to your table. The staff seems unclear on which is which. Definitely would rather go to Chapel Hill for Med Deli, or even to Mediterra (yes, I said it). read more

I'm a huge fan of the original Neomonde location in Raleigh on Beryl Road. Compared to that location, this location is definitely a lot nicer and cleaner with its location in the lobby of the Unscripted Durham hotel. However, beyond the glam, this location seems to fall short compared to the other Neomonde locations. The hot sides that I ordered were cold, along with the pita bread which had probably been sitting out for a while. The people working there didn't really seem to want to be there either. Overall, it was a pretty "meh" experience. I'll continue to visit the Neomonde location in Raleigh but there are other places I can go to around downtown Durham. read more

I was looking forward to trying the latest incarnation of Neomonde in downtown Durham. I've eaten at their Raleigh and Morrisville outlets and enjoyed the experience. First, the employees were helpful and very pleasant. The location itself is nicely decorated and compliments the space in the renovated Unscripted Hotel. My wife and I ordered 3 sides each. The orzo, hummus, and grape leaves were good and I would have them again. The falafel, lasagna, and chicken kebabs were all sub-par and none of them particularly warm. When I sat down and our food was brought to the table, I remembered to ask for pita bread. I was pleased to find that a basket of mini pitas is complimentary upon request, however the pita was so stale and hard that it was nearly impossible to eat. I hope this location can improve the quality of the hot items on their menu in keeping with what can be expected at their other outlets. read more

Delicious! The food tasted super fresh and the service was excellent! Happy to see them back open in Durham as it is one of my favorite places to eat. I highly recommend the Grilled Veggie Pita if you are looking for something light yet satisfying! read more

We had been anticipating this opening for months are happy to have a Middle Eastern place in Durham. A few notes. We had the 4 side salad platter ($11), the mujadara, and a plate of falafel balls. Just the right amount of food for my son and me. The salads were good. Hummus and baba ghannouj excellent. Tabboule and pomegranate salad just ok. There were no pomegranates in the pomegranate salad - they substituted strawberries. Mujadara was warm and filling but a little burnt. Falafel balls were delicious. We wanted to try the salmon kebabs but they are not yet available at this location. The one off note was the bread. Neomonde is known as a great bakery. But the bread that came with our meal was a thin whole wheat pita that was stale. My son didn't mind and just ate the hummus straight. But for a place with so many good dips the pita should complement and enhance the meal. Service was a little untrained but well meaning. Staff felt new, which they all are. Overall a decent experience that I hope gets even better. read more

The bread was like the finest piece of cardboard, the experience was like going on a first date to only find out you've been talking to a dude. read more

Tried this again yesterday. Staff has changed from a few months ago and it's apparent in the quality of the food and customer service. The bread was cold, chicken kebab cold. For $20, if I am paying for hot food, please don't let it be cold. Also got chicken "shawarma" pocket sandwich. All that was on the sandwich was the stew-like chicken. Really, for this price? It wasn't even real shawarma. Had to wait for assistance. There were folks in the back, but only one person behind the counter was busy with another customer. Heavy perfume scent as soon as I opened door. Not sure if smell lingered from customer or employee, geesh. Good luck. read more

Delicious! I actually tried this location while on a tour. The staff on duty didn't know we were scheduled to be there but they got us seated pretty quickly and brought out a ton of Mediterranean food for us to try. For the people in the group not familiar with Mediterranean they explained what each dish was. It was a great experience and I have visited the Morrisville location as well and it was just as good. read more

We've been fans of the Raleigh location for a long time, and were so excited to see this spot open. The menu is a bit different, but the food is still delicious. It's the perfect addition to downtown- reasonably and fairly priced, healthy and fast. Everyone who works there is friendly, too. In short- we'll be back a lot! read more

Excellent dinner tonight at the new location of Neomonde. We had been anticipating this opening for months are are so happy to have a good Middle Eastern place in Durham. A few notes. We had the 4 side salad platter ($11), the mujadara, and a plate of falafel balls. Just the right amount of food for my son and me. The salads were good. Hummus and baba ghannouj excellent. Tabboule and pomegranate salad just ok. There were no pomegranates in the pomegranate salad - they substituted strawberries. Mujadara was warm and filling but a little burnt. Falafel balls were perfect and delicious. We wanted to try the salmon kebabs but they are not yet available at this new location. The one off note was the bread. Neomonde is known as a great bakery. But the bread that came with our meal was a thin whole wheat pita that was stale. My son didn't mind and just ate the hummus straight. But for a place with so many good dips the pita should complement and enhance the meal. Service was a little untrained but well meaning. Staff felt new, which they all are. Overall a very experience that I hope gets even better. We will be back. read more

I would love to rate Neomonde based on their food, but I was ignored and won't be going back. It's really a shame, too, because I've been looking forward to going there for a while and I absolutely love Mediterranean food. However, when I went in today I went up to the counter and asked the woman standing there for a sample. She said sure, and walked away. The guy standing next to her looked puzzled and like he didn't know what was going on but wouldn't let even look at me, let alone speak to me. I waited. The woman never came back. She started doing something else and completely ignored me. So did the man that was standing next to her. If it's that confusing or complicated to even get a sample or basic courtesy, I'm pretty sure they don't get much else right. No thank you! read more

Wow, that jalapeño hummus was SO good! And the tabouli. Actually, pretty much everything we tried was tasty! Except the baklava, which has too little filling, too much phyllo, and no where near enough syrup! read more

Wednesday Sojo special bad taste of meat leaves bad aftertaste spices used not blended well. No fries as advertised and were not told until we paid ! Servers not friendly at all. A little smile especially the cashier helps with service. Mango cream cake not recommended. read more

So disappointing! I don't usually write reviews b/c I don't want my bad experience to skew other people's perceptions of a restaurant, but the Durham Neomonde location really seems to consistently miss the mark. Each time I've gone here (just went for the 3rd and probably last time), service has been terrible. I know it's hard to maintain a good attitude at all times in the food industry, but all 4 employees I interacted with on this last visit seemed miserable. I find the layout of menu panels on the wall a bit overwhelming (or maybe it was just the feeling of being rushed by the person taking my order). The food is edible, sure, but the pita bread was stale. The kale salad was super oily and chewy without much flavor and way overpriced. The chicken skewer was dry and bland. I will gladly make the drive to Med Deli any day over this, even though it's 5 times farther away. With so many good food options downtown, there's a lot of room for Neomonde to step it up here, especially given the prime location they've got. read more

I went in to get a chicken shawarma to take out, the portion was ridiculously small for the price! It tasted okay, and not enough to fill you up if you are a small built person like me, and if you are hungry , just go else where! read more

So they took down my first review because of they way they treated me while I was working their. So before you go their let me tell you something's that my Gm let us do. He told us to sell old Hummus, baba ghanoush, and if don't believe me just look at all the other reviews. And o fully believe the fired me because I tried to tell my Gm and the owns what was going on within the business and in return the let me go because I had " too many writ up's" but I was only notified about one of them. So just make sure your food is right and you should be fine but on my opinion the food is very overrated. read more

I'm a fan of Neomonde Raleigh and as I live in Durham was pleased to see one open here. I took a friend for lunch this week and the most accurate word I can come up with is... "cluster". The ordering line was just a mess, with products available that seemed unrelated to the descriptions on the menu, workers yelling and snarking at customers who were trying to ask questions, treating customers like they're stupid for not knowing the drill... it was just chaos, and I was embarrassed at how my friend was treated. I do like the food but not sure it's worth what you have to go through to get it. read more

I just dined here (five minutes ago). The Food was good except for the very cold pita (it used to be made fresh and served warm). The review is for the lady at the register who refused to take my rewards number because she already printed my ticket. I know she could have gone back and put it in (I know people who have worked here and I Confirmed this). She just didn't want to. Very rude and she had a "sorry your problem not mine" attitude. read more

This place is awful. The food is subpar, and the customer service is a -10. They forgot half of our food, and overcharged us for an extra meal. Mistakes happen, so my friend and I weren't worried, but then the cashier came over to give us crap and were SO RUDE! Don't go here. The chicken was cold. The food was crap, and the service is awful. read more

I think they have worked out some of the kinks since they first opened. I had a delicious meal there. I got the chicken kabobs with babaganoush and potato salad. It was all delicious. I didn't try the pita, but it did look a little dry like other reviewers have said. Overall it's a great place to get healthy food for lunch in Durham. read more