This place is like a breath of fresh air in the mundane food scene at Wilkes Barre, PA. Writing this review gives me a nostalgic joy :) Except the shabby parking spots that are tough to maneuver during winter months, they don't have any other cons. This itself says so much about the restaurant. Food is consistently good, staff (including the owner) take the time to greet the customers & make them feel comfortable and service is very quick (Less than 20 minutes) My favorites were and still are falafel and mamoul cookies. In fact, I tried mamoul for the very first time here and got instantly addicted. They're shortbread cookies (made with a special impression) filled with either dates or fig paste. Not overly sweet and made with the right consistency, I highly recommend them. Prices are fair and although they have a dine-in area, last I checked, they allow only takeout. And, their timings are suitable for lunch and early dinner, so plan accordingly. read more

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Stopped into Pete's Place to get a smorgasbord of Middle Eastern staples the other day. I like to get a variety of homemade dishes, sides, dips and ingredients there, including the pita bread and some of the candies, little treats and desserts that they carry from other parts of the world. The baba ghanouj is bangin'; that's the first place I ever tried it but anything I've had since then, just doesn't cut it. The baba ghanouj is light and fresh, unlike store-bought brands that can sometimes taste metallic or bitter. Add the meat pie for a well-seasoned update on the pasty we grew up with (apparently the Cornish pasty is a protected food in the EU, like champagne or asiago, who knew). read more

Petes Place - Spinach pie, stuffed grape leaves, baba ghanouj, hummus, baked kibbi mini-footballs, nut-filled baklava, and pistachio cake - Middle Eastern Near Me - Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

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Very good falafel and super sweet gentleman assisted at counter. Close to Geisinger South.

Pete's Place has incredible vegetarian and vegan options, the food is always fresh and tasty. The service is always top notch. Highly recommend for take out! read more

Great place to eat middle eastern food it almost reminds me of my home country. The service is amazing and the food is great read more

Petes Place - Great place to eat good Middle Eastern cuisine for sure - Middle Eastern Near Me - Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

I went out of my way to enjoy the foods they advertise. It looked very dark and a sign posted on the door read that they no longer have dine in table service. Take out only. read more

I popped in for a lamb gyro to go. It was prepared fresh and while I waited for it, I was asked if I'd like a beverage. Nice touch. The gyro was a very good size on a pita that looked like it was handmade (i.e., not "assembly line perfect"). Well stuffed with lamb meat that looked almost like it was julienned with yogurt and onions and tomato. The lamb was a bit dry and seemed like it might not have been freshly cut from the doner. Other than that, it was tasty and delicious. A pretty good portion. I'd return to Pete's. I saw a bowl of hummus get delivered to one of the tables and it looked great. read more

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Pete's is a small, family run restaurant serving excellent Lebanese food. My wife and I stopped by for a quick bite before a hockey game and got exactly what we were looking for, great hummus, falafal, tabbouleh, salads and chicken. They also serve lamb but we were eating light so didn't try it. We also had three of their many desserts, the walnut baklava, anisette cookies and date pastries. All were homemade and sensational. The dining area is pleasantly appointed, the service is fast and friendly, and the prices are modest. They're only open from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, so come for lunch or an early supper. If you like Middle Eastern food, you won't be disappointed. BTW, I'm a tough reviewer and reserve five star ratings for the absolutely best eating experiences. Don't be put off by the fact that I only gave Pete's four stars. If we lived in Wilkes-Barre, we'd eat there often. read more

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Went to Pete's today for lunch, the service was great, very attentive. I ordered the fattoush with lemon garlic vinaigrette and it came out perfectly. I always order fattoush and most places kind if get it right but not entirely. Either the dressing isn't lemony or not enough pita, Pete's got it just right along with insane portions. What I don't seem to understand is why it isn't as busy as it could be? All the potential is there; amazing food, solid portions, and great customer service. read more

Petes Place - Chocolate baklava, while I'm allergic to tree nuts they were a big hit for those who could eat them! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Visiting family and friends in NEPA and a friend of mine for 45 years suggested this little restaurant knowing how much I enjoy Middle Eastern food! What a gem in the Diamond City! The food was very tasty and they have a great selection on food! The dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) were some of the best I have tasted. The hummus was fresh and flavorful. I had the lamb gyro and the lamb was cooked to perfection and the sauce was absolutely delicious! My friend Sue had the kibbi, it too was in spot on with the spices, it came with refreshing tabouli salad and dolmas. They also have an American fare, but to be honest I did even look at that side of the menu, but if it was was made as well as the Middle Eastern god, I am sure it was just as good! This is a great family ran restaurant with Pete Jr serving as our attentive waiter, always making sure we had what we needed, friendly smile and great customer service. This place should not be missed if you are in Wilkes Barre and a fan of Middle Eastern food! read more

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Amazing, authentic, and delicious. This place hits the mark on everything from taste to service. The staff is so kind and it just goes up from there when you taste the food. This place is a hidden gem and is an absolute must if you enjoy middle eastern cuisine. read more

Best authentic food in area for middle eastern and Lebanese style ! You must eat there if you want to try it! Great little place with decent prices. Can't miss this little gem! read more

This is the best middle eastern restaurant around here. I've tried almost everything on the menu. Lately I've been ordering the kibbi platter which includes a large portion of kibbi, stuffed grape leaves, hummus with fresh pita and tabouli. This dish is especially good for people who want to try something new because there's a lot of variety. The hummus and tabouli taste just like my moms. Friendly service and good atmosphere. read more

Very good mid eastern place. Hours are a little inconvenient but the food makes up for it. Pro tip: always get a piece of baklava its great read more

Cute little restaurant, With great service! We had hummus as an appetizer with pita and it was good, as my main dish I had chicken kebab with rice and it was very good and we also got a lamb Gyro and it was also very good! As a dessert we had the pistachio cake and the brownie they were both excellent :-) the menu is small basically gyros and A few main dishes... But definitely a great place to eat! read more

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Not at all what I expected. I order the lamb kabob. It was VERY over-seasoned leading me to believe it may not have been fresh. Rice was so-so. To-go box felt almost empty and checking the contents made my stomach drop. Bottom of the box was visible in parts, no hummus, no salad, some old (hard and chewy) pita. All for the price of $13! Won't be going back. Definitely, can not recommend. read more

Petes Place - This was $13. I can see the bottom. And before you say the rice is shifted, this ain't one of those giant togo boxes. It was just empty. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Great food, great service and don't skip dessert! They also have lots of food to go if you don't have time to dine in.

Pete's Place is a charming little Middle Eastern restaurant . The people are very friendly and the food was excellent. We had the Stuffed Grape Leaves and Baba Ganouj for appetizers. Our entrees were the "Eggplant Supreme" and the special of green beans over rice. All were very good. Desert were cookies called Mahmul, filled with dates or figs and strong Turkish coffee. The almond cookie and baklava were also very yummy. The pita is second to none. We were told it is baked by a relative that owns the Atie bakery on Hazel Street. No alcohol but the food is good. Get there early as they close at 7 PM. Close to Wilkes U. read more

Yum! We went at an off time so we had the place to ourselves. The food was fantastic and so was the service. The only bad thing is their hours - exactly the same as my work hours. The only way I got the chance to try it was because I had the day off. read more

Great family run place and the service is always good......when they get to you. The last 2 times I've been there I have waited way over 10 minutes for drinks, but they do acknowledge us. The male server is very nice though, he just needs some sense of urgency. I get that he is alone and had a few tables, but 10 minutes for drinks.....he needs to learn to multi task. However I love the food. Hummus, baba ganoush, kibi, falafel, and the yummy different flavors of baklava. Delicious. read more

The food at Pete's is always freshly made and delicious. Portions are large and prices are reasonable. My go-to for lunch is the kibbie-hummus-tabouleh wrap, with a side of the yogurt sauce. Really delicious. The pastries (baklava and cookies) are freshly made and really good. Not sure if the extra cookies I got to bring home will survive the afternoon in my office. Service is always friendly and quick. One of the best spots for lunch in wilkes-barre. read more

Best Falafel ever! Perfect place to take your vegetarian/ vegan friend! Friendly service and delicious food.

Love the food love the family that runs it. Have to get my vegetarian meal fix. Love the hummus, stuffed grape leaves always a nice time!

Ran into this place online and saw the reviews and had to try it. I brought my mother with me on a lunch date and we absolutely loved it! The tabouli was amazing and the grape leaves were perfectly wrapped and delicately portioned we also had the lentils and the smell was terrific!! We will be returning! The portions are just right so you can try many things loved it! read more

I don't think I can accurately describe how wonderful Pete's is. I've been coming here for 13 years, and it just seems to get better every year. I'm from a Lebanese family ( so I take my Lebanese food very seriously) & we eat at pete's almost every week. Mona individually makes every meal, and she does it so well that it might even give my grandma's Lebanese food a run for its money! If you're looking for authentic, high quality Lebanese food, then you're at the right place. read more

The food was a decent 2.5 my opinion but for the price it's a 2. The waiter was very good though, better than most. Sweet and attentive. He gets a 5, but I don't rate yelp stars for restaurants on service I rate on food. I actually feel bad not rating it higher since the place was cute and clean. I think the area in Pennsylvania in general isn't too competitive in culinary arts so to say, but I grew up in a place that was/is so I guess I may be a bit much of a food snob for this way. The food here at Petes place was better than most restaurants in the area however Lamb in gyro was a bit on the dry side although the sauce saved it. Good sauce. The pita wasn't as good as I was expecting. The hummus tasted a bit too much acidic .... garlic taste in it was good. The pita served with it wasn't good at all. It tasted like a cold tortilla from the grocery store... If you want an awesome gyro in the Wilkes Barre area, visit the gyro king in the Kmart parking lot. read more

Absolutely love the food!!!! Both Pete and his mother are nice pleasant people and a joy to talk to. Quaint little place with good prices. The kibbi and falafel are the best I ever had! read more

One of my favorites for years. Home made Middle Eastern food at reasonable prices, with friendly service in a warm, family operated casual atmosphere. And if you don't like eating out you can get everything to go. What more can you ask for. read more

Food (and dessert) was very good and traditional - I will be going back for the food...the atmosphere could use some work...especially the chair cushions. read more

We were in town with a family reunion and walked in on them with a large party. They were fabulous, the food is authentic and delicious. In fact I went back before leaving for one last meal, it was that yummy and staff that friendly. I hardly write reviews but wanted yelpers to know. read more

Pete's Place is pretty fantastic. I thought my sister was mumbling when she kept saying "Pete's Place" for lunch, and I kept asking "Which pizza place?!" like a crazy person, until she explained that Pete's Place is far from pizza and is actually authentic Lebanese cuisine. My sister and I love Mediterranean food. We love making it at home, and we love it even more when someone does the cooking for us, especially when it comes to those mouth-watering, but labor-intensive desserts like baklava. The staff are so friendly and service always comes with a smile, and I just really enjoy that as a customer! The grape rolls are something Skippy (my sister) and fight over. You MUST try them! I also love the falafel, gyros, tabouleh and babaganoush. This is great food to order with a group and share bits of everyone's food, because it's all exotic and distinctive and just great to share. As I've mentioned in other reviews, I'm well traveled. The best falafel I've ever had was served at breakfast at my hotel in Egypt, but Pete's Place comes darn close to that heavenly dish! We never waste a drop of the delightful hummus, and there is never anything leftover. So delicious and very very well priced! I could eat here every day. read more

Great food and wonderful owners . Always greeted with a smile. I have tried most of the items on the menu and haven't found a item i dislike yet..... I also recommend the deserts read more

Delicious food and wonderful service. Mom and dad are from Lenanon and charming daughter hosts. Great find.

Wow that was a great lunch. 2 of us ordered a combo platter, a lamb gyro and a yogurt appetizer and then we shared. Mmmm fresh and tasty we fell in love with this place. Try the pistachio baklava too! read more

Family owned and run. The food is outstanding. The tragedy is that they close at 6 PM. I spent 8 years i Egypt and this is REAL food at a great price, well prepared. read more