I loved this spot! It wasn't too busy on a weekend night so we could walk in without any…read morereservations. There's no formal dress code, so some tables were fully dressed in fancy outfits celebrating birthdays. While other tables were in sweatshirts and jeans. So just wear whatever you want. The small appetizer plate they bring out is good, I ate the flat bread with a hummus I ordered. The hummus is solid but I'd probably try a different dip the next time. I ordered the Salmon kebab plate. I was asked how I wanted my salmon cooked, and I said well-done. But how they cooked it was amazing! The salmon was fully cooked but still flaky and tender, and juicy. I found it flavorful enough, but there is a salt and pepper grinder on the table if you need it. It comes with a roasted tomato and a huge mound of saffron rice. I liked the rice a lot but it is a bit plain. If you want a more flavorful or interesting rice, you can add a different rice for $4. Those extra charge ones come with a lot more toppings like different nuts, herbs, or dried fruits. I'd like to try more different dishes next time, but what I was very satisfied by what I ordered. The restaurant is very dimly lit. The server was very nice and attentive. It's in a strip mall area so parking isn't hard to find.

Great friendly service. The best hummus I've had so far and great food overall. I definitely…read morerecommend coming hungry and saving room for dessert.

I walked into Al Zein a broken person and left a changed man. I've eaten shawarma on three…read morecontinents and filed a formal complaint with myself for wasting time elsewhere. This is the shawarma the prophets warned us about. The meat is wrapped so tight it should require a permit. One bite and I started speaking in tongues, turns out it was just me thanking the chef in three languages I don't speak. The garlic sauce alone deserves its own Wikipedia page and possibly a restraining order, because I cannot stop thinking about it. Service? They treated me like I was visiting royalty who'd forgotten my crown at home. I asked for extra napkins and the guy looked at me like I'd asked him to walk on water, then did it anyway, no hesitation, hero behavior. I've already started rearranging my work schedule around proximity to this place. My cardiologist doesn't know yet. He's going to be so disappointed, and so worth it. Five stars isn't enough. I'd give it a shawarma.

Yum! I didn't think Alpharetta could have such good halal food, but Al Zein was some of the best…read moreshawarma I've tasted. Service and ambience were good, food came out super quick. I got the chicken/beef Arab shawarma. I also tried the baba Ghanoush and cheese fatayer. Everything was amazing. The garlic sauce served with the shawarma was so delicious. I would def come back the next time I come to Atlanta!

Pricey..., but also fantastic…read more I loved the food, some of which was familiar, and some of which was completely new to me. A nice place for a special occasion, but not for everyday meals. We had 4 adults and one 3 year old. We got out for something in the neighborhood of of $240. Ordering is ala carte: we had 3 meats, 3 sides, drinks. We had a very small bit left over. Decor was excellent. A beautiful entryway, muted lighting, muted noise. Service was attentive, friendly, and very helpful. While I'd love to return regularly, price makes that impossible, but it was definitely worth this visit. It will be up for consideration next time we have something big to celebrate.

As a longtime San Francisco Bay Area foodie, I've been spoiled by incredible international food and…read morebold, complex flavors, so I'm always excited when I find a restaurant that delivers that same sense of discovery. Delbar absolutely does. The food here stands on its own--layered, interesting and incredibly delicious. I had been looking forward to dinner at Delbar Old Milton for two reasons: a long-overdue dinner with an old colleague and a serious craving for Middle Eastern food. After battling Atlanta-area traffic from Marietta--it took nearly an hour for what should have been about a 30-minute drive--I was ready to settle in, catch up and EAT. I'd previously been to Delbar in Inman Park with a group and loved it, so expectations were high. Old Milton did not disappoint. The restaurant itself is gorgeous. Warm, sophisticated and beautifully designed, with a Persian rug welcoming you along the entrance and complimentary valet parking--a huge plus. The young valet team was impressively polished and efficient. I started with a Paper Plane, apparently my new financially irresponsible cocktail habit. Delicious, but these things are expensive! I blame the Italian liqueur. Two cocktails pushed north of $40, so perhaps I need a more economical signature drink. Then came the food. We started with the beet carpaccio: red beets, whipped feta, burnt honey, sour orange, pistachio and almond dukkha. Beautifully balanced--earthy, creamy, sweet, tart and nutty all at once. I let my dinner companion take over ordering from there, which proved to be an excellent decision. The Bandari Olovieh was the surprise of the evening: saffron-marinated smoked salmon with cream cheese, dill, chives, jalapeño purée, potatoes, Aleppo pepper, urfa, hot sauce, fried capers and cornichons, served with saffron potato chips. I'm not usually a salmon person, yet I loved this. The salmon was mild and delicate without the stronger flavor I sometimes associate with salmon or trout. And those saffron potato chips? Dangerous. I could happily eat a bowl of them. We also had the koobideh kabob, made with ground beef brisket and lamb shoulder with onion and saffron, served over taftoun with grilled pepper, tomato and sumac onions. Tender, juicy and packed with flavor. Wrapped in that bread, it was almost like the world's most delicious little Middle Eastern slider. By then, we were DONE. I had every intention of trying dessert, but there was simply no room. It was also getting late, and work was waiting for both of us the next morning. Next visit. Service throughout dinner was friendly and knowledgeable. This is a menu where good servers matter. Ours could explain the dishes and ingredients rather than simply take an order, and that added to the experience. Two small notes on the space. If Atlanta is doing its summertime furnace impression, I'd avoid tables near the doors leading to the patio. Every time they opened, a blast of hot air rolled through. Sit farther inside and enjoy the AC. And while I loved the Persian rug and overall design, the faux flowers and wisteria covering the entrance pergola weren't my favorite. Atlanta sun is brutal on anything artificial, and the rest of the restaurant is sophisticated enough that the entrance deserves something equally polished. Those are minor quibbles. The important part is this: Delbar is serving seriously delicious food in a beautiful setting with thoughtful service. If you're anywhere around Alpharetta or Roswell, make the detour. This place is not to be missed. Life is too short not to eat well. Get out there and find your next meal! Sorry, no photos;(

One of the best Mediterranean Greek restaurants I've ever been to anywhere. If I'm remotely close…read moreto this location, I go out of my way to stop there. The beef Shawarma is one of the best thing I've ever had. You've got to get hot sauce with it. I have personally been to Jerusalem and can tell you the food here is just as authentic. Making America great again Always efficient service maintaining the long line with excellence. The restaurant is clean and comfortable and easy to have a conversation in.

I really enjoyed this bakery. There is plenty of parking and seating. There was a line to order…read morebut it smelled so good inside we didn't mind. There are families and couples having lunch. They have a small grocery store in the back. We ordered and took our seat. Food took about 20 mins to come out but it was fresh, plentiful and very tasty

Food amazing, atmosphere amazing, and our server Izzy made it terrific. Trifecta of good vibes…read more Must try Alpharetta/Johns creek gem!

Persian Basket was a delightful surprise during our lunch break from work. We stumbled upon it in…read moreJohns Creek, hidden behind the QT gas station. The restaurant was promptly seated, and we started with a Mazza. Our fantastic waitress, Alisa, recommended the Duck confit, which was exceptionally fresh that day. We couldn't resist and ordered it. The duck confit was incredibly delicious and crispy, perfectly complemented by the tangy pomegranate sauce. After savoring the appetizer, we moved on to our main course. We initially wanted to try the Lamb Shank, but Alisa's suggestion of the roasted eggplant and lamb stew was equally enticing. It turned out to be an excellent choice. The lamb was incredibly tender and succulent, while the eggplant was cooked to perfection. The stew was rich and flavorful, making it a satisfying meal. Even a day later, I'm still reminiscing about our delicious experience at Persian Basket. We're already planning our next visit!

Best Flat Bread in the area. I get it all the time. You can eat it right out of the bag, put it…read morein the oven to crisp up, or even make pizzas with it. I also called the butcher and asked for something they don't always have out on stock. 30 minutes later when I arrived, it was already wrapped up and ready for me. If you are not trying this place, you are missing out.

I had Hut Bakery takeout and loved the chicken with lemon and the beef koobideh with hummus…read more Delicious and nutritious Middle Eastern food. Service was great!

We wandered in to Rumis on a really busy weekend at Avalon. They were able to seat us at the…read moreoutside patio. I had the most melt in your mouth sea bass, and an over the moon and back kind of dessert. Amazing evening. This is a date night, take your work friends night, make it a regular reservation night kind of place. Make a reservation, they are always busy.

Avalon is always busy, so we decided to play it safe and make a reservation for an early weekend…read moredinner. When we arrived, there was a bit of congestion at the front, and we had to wait for maybe 5 minutes before we were seated. Once we were sat, everything else was smooth sailing. Our server was very nice, and she took great care of the 6 of us! Rumi's is a nice place. High ceilings and mood lighting. Good food paired with great company. We started with the mirza ghasemi. It was nice and tomatoey with the smokiness from the eggplant coming through. I wouldn't say I liked it more than another place's though. The presentation of the food is pretty simple, but that does not detract from the taste. This is especially so with the chicken barg, which I found to be tender and filling, and the tomato with it was very juicy. I only wanted to order it because I saw that it was very popular here. Perhaps I should've went with the barg kabob since another friend swears by it and orders it every time. We ended with baklava, and wow! There was more filling than I normally get elsewhere, plus it was surprisingly not dry either. The filling really held itself well. There didn't seem to be much syrup on the plate, but the bottom layer did not disappoint either. It was hard to cut through as it soaked up all the sweetness. Altogether a delicious dessert. Probably near the top of the baklavas I've had. Also, if you get one of Rumi's sodas, like the peach soda, don't let it sit for too long. The lime and ice will dilute the flavor of the drink until all you can really taste is carbonated lime at the end. Whoops.

If you like Persian, Greek or Italian food- you have got to try this locally owned and operated…read moreeatery! All food fresh from scratch, and the menu mouth watering! Lunch, dinner, full bar with a lovely selection of wines, Turkish Coffee, espresso- reg or decaf. Daily lunch specials! The service is excellent, friendly and just the right amount of attentive and give you space to talk and enjoy, booth and table seating. The Persian Ice cream is delicately flavored with saffron and rose water, and fresh pistachios, a beautiful light way to cleanse your palate at the end of the meal, the flourless chocolate torte is decadent, rich...Delightful! Being a group, your family or an intimate dinner for 2. The atmosphere is comfortable, just the right place for conversation and a moment of relaxation in your day. Gluten free, not problem, many options! Dining like you remember, and the welcome is real! Check this gem! She'll be added to our regular spots!

I ordered Mousakka ..and it was like leather, too the point where I believe it sat under a heat…read morelamp for multiple hours. This was a terrible dish. Service, had a gentleman who was very curt, and a lil "pushy" towards my elderly in laws. I'd be very careful about visiting...

This is quickly riding to the top of my list of favorite weekly dinner haunts with kids. I should…read morestart by saying my kids are great eaters and not picky. Nevertheless, I think this menu would appeal to many different palates. This is a small restaurant chain tucked away in a busy strip mall, wedged between a Sally Beauty store and Kohl's. The menu offers Mediterranean street food, and nearly everything is served on or in warm pita bread, thus the name of the restaurant. Every Wednesday between 4-9, the restaurant offers a free kids meal with adult entree purchase. The restaurant is usually packed with families taking advantage of this deal on a regular weekly basis. The portions are hearty and there is both a sandwich and a platter option for most entrees. My standby order is a Traditional Gyro with a side of baba ghaboush. The baba ghanoush is neither smoky nor chunky with roasted eggplant, but it is smooth and tangy and beautifully garnished with olive oil, and parsley - three garnishes on a side dish served in a plastic basket is nearly unheard of! I'm not sure how authentic the meal is (probably not very), but our family is often in dire need of healthyish food and time to decompress and talk to one another, without breaking the budget, and this place totally delivers that. My husband likes the platter version of my dish, which comes with two sides. He prefers the quinoa tabbouli and the hummus. Our kids both enjoy the kids gyro sandwiches, and they are also allowed a side selection as well as a bottle of Fairlife milk. The restaurant is always impeccably clean and if you enter the rewards program, there are a few small perks offered (such as a free fountain drink) with multiple visits. Authenticity and unique fine dining experiences are wonderful, but sometimes you need a cheap, moderately healthy, tasty and filling dinner, on a busy weekday with kids - and PITA delivers on all fronts!

Very disappointing service. I informed the owner that there was no toilet paper nor paper towels in…read morethe bathroom and was basically ignored. The hummus was bland, I'd rather eat hummus from Publix.

Such a great lunch choice!…read more While working in Halcyon, my stomach was beyond ready for lunch so I happily listened to it. With a number of options available in the food court, it was such a hard choice! After my teammate brought back her pita platter from Pita Mediterranean, it kinda put a bug in my ear of which spot to go for without me even realizing. So I went! I always love a refreshing Mediterranean meal and loved the variety of options available here. From salads, pitas, platters and more, I was struggling to figure out which to go with. I eventually decided on a traditional gyro with a Greek salad side and a plain lemonade. I placed my order at the self-order station after asking the sweet young lady behind the counter a billion questions, which she patiently answered. After placing my order, my food was fresh and ready in about 10 minutes or less. I took my food back to a table to dig in and was in for a real treat. The lemonade was delicious - not incredibly sweet and the perfect amount of tartness. Perfect. My gyro was huge! I decided to dive into my salad first which came with a packet of Greek dressing. I almost wished that I had ordered a bigger salad because this one was so good. The lettuce was topped with cucumbers, red onion, kalamata olives and feta cheese. It didn't stand a chance with me. I found that I was not starving as much after eating that salad and didn't end up eating my gyro until I got home and it was just as good even after it wasn't super hot. I ordered it spicy and wish it had even more of a kick, but it was delicious. It was well-portioned and so flavorful, I wish it had a bit more onions and lettuce, but by the way I inhaled it, you would have never known that anything at all was missing lol. Definitely going to be trying them out again in ITP!

Enjoyed my first Mother's Day in Georgia, my new home state. And when asked where I wanted to eat…read morefor dinner the Halcyon popped into my head. It's a lovely area and close to home. We decided on the Market Hall and Mediterranean food sounded yummy. We were not disappointed!! My husband and I shared the Big Fat Greek Gyro with roasted veggies which were sliced zucchini and carrots. Since we were sharing, it was suggested we put it on Lavash instead of the pita. Otherwise, cutting the pita in half would be difficult to eat and cut. The Lavash worked out perfectly and was light and delicious. The filling was scrumptious as we chose chicken. The flavor of the chicken was excellent, not spicy. I couldn't keep saying how delicious it was. The roasted veggies were grilled without using much oil, seasoned spot on with maybe paprika. Loved how tender they were without being squishy. And how they were cut, great!! I want to go back and try more items on their menu. The cashier gals were very kind and helpful. Well done. Lots of free parking in the garage or across the street. And the Market Hall has lots of other food choices and many tables to enjoy your food choice. Also there is outside seating. If that is a choice and it's a weekend or weekend night, plan on the outside area being very busy with families and lots of kids playing.