Genuinely the best Mediterranean (Kurdish, to be precise!) food I've ever had. I had the mixed…read morevegetable plate-- rice, falafel, hummus, baba ghanoush, dolmas, and salad. Each cooked perfectly! The owner, Wulad, served us. He was endlessly gracious, patient, and I could really tell he cared about the food. Check it out, you won't regret it!

Second time here and the food somehow gets better. Decided to get the gyro again, this time with…read morethe mixed vegetable tray. Couldn't decide on which to get, and this was the perfect option. Everything was extremely fresh and for $20 it felt like a good amount of food. The staff are some of the most genuine and nice people in the area. Easy to say this has become a favorite of ours!

Amel's is an institution. There is no other way to put it. We have literally gone here since we…read morewere small children and the food is so consistent it's almost alarming. My aunt from New Jersey constantly talks about the lobster of the angels pasta dish which is so delicious some have likened it to a holy experience. Definitely don't miss the spanakopita either! It comes fresh out of the oven and is flaky and dreamy.

I've been going to Amel's for years. The food is always fantastic. Some of the best Mediterranean…read morefood in the city in my opinion. The staff is always kind and attentive even when they are extremely busy which tends to be very often. It's not the newest or most modern looking place but that is how you know it's good!

Really enjoyed our lunch here during Restaurant Week! The menu had great options and everything we…read moretried was delicious. I especially loved the chicken and veggies. The restaurant was a little busy before the pre-season game for Steelers, but the service was still excellent. Our waiter was amazing--very attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed. Overall, a great experience and I'd definitely come back!

4.5 stars. Alihan's Mediterranean Cuisine opened in 2013 and serves Turkish cuisine for lunch,…read moredinner, and special events. The menu lists many meat, seafood, and vegetarian options, and the chefs can accommodate customers on gluten-free and vegan diets. Examples of menu items are lentil soup, babaghanoush, falafel, shepherd salad, lamb chops, many kebabs, sea bass, sautés, house-made desserts such as baklava, and non-alcoholic beverages. My husband and I ate one lunch here. Indoor and covered outdoor seating was available. The employees promptly greeted and seated us, and I appreciated that they recommended specific menu items to help me choose. After a reasonable wait, the foods were brought to our table. Here are my ratings for what we ordered: Grilled Shrimp - 5 stars - Several large, juicy shrimp were on skewers and had been perfectly cooked. Sides were mixed vegetables and a mix of rice and bulgur. Chicken Shish Kebab - 4 stars - The chunks of chicken were large and juicy and had a mild seasoning. On the side was rice pilav. Turkish Tea - 4.5 stars - This black tea was a good size and was served hot. Packets of sweeteners were available. The total price was $55 plus tax and tip.

Consistently excellent. Over the past couple of years they have been expanding their menu…read more They have a nice dine in space with 3 booths and 4 tables. They also do a big take-out business. The owner is always friendly and helpful. Their Baba Ghanoush, Tabouli, and Hummous are always outstanding. The Lentil Soup is delicious, subtle and surprising. Very convenient location on McKnight Road, although it's on the Southern end of the business strip. Lots of free parking.

Very quiet establishment. Probably seats 20 people. I was doing takeout. It is in the strip mall…read moreby Big Lots across from Red Lobster. Ordered tabouli, fatoosh salad, stuffed grape leaves, & fried cauliflower. The cauliflower seems like Mediterranean version of Buffalo cauliflower. Enjoyed the grape leaves and very fresh tabouli and fatoosh salads. Lots of parking. Looking forward to trying other items on the menu.

An amazing meal and a gorgeous restaurant! I dined here for the first time recently with a friend…read moreand we were impressed. Here's what we got: -The Flirting Camel cocktail - made with real camel's milk! The first sip was interesting, and just got better and better. So unique & creamy. -Fairouz in the Morning mocktail - my friend's drink - she enjoyed it! I took a sip and it tasted like fall! -Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) - absolutely delicious! I love stuffed grape leaves. -Hummus - so yummy & smooth. My friend had the cucumbers and I ate all the pita because she's gluten free. -Kefta Kebab - my friend and I both got this as an entree and it was divine! So flavorful! -Cream & pistachio baklava - probably the best baklava I've ever had! This was a really great experience! Everything was fresh and truly delicious. Our server was great and everyone was so nice. They were also really accommodating of my friend being gluten free! And the space is absolutely gorgeous I will say it's a little pricey - my friend and I split the two appetizers, but my check was around $80 with tip & tax, which is a lot for one person. The Flirting Camel drink is expensive, but understandably so because they import the camel milk. Overall the meal was worth the price! And I had leftovers from my entree. I would love to go back and try the lamb! it was so good & so unique! Fairouz in the Morning mocktail - my friend's drink - she enjoyed it! I took a sip and it tasted like fall!! Dolmas (stuffed grape leaves) - absolutely delicious! I love stuffed grape leaves. Hummus - so yummy & smooth. My friend had the cucumbers and I ate all the pita because she's gluten free. Kefta Kebab - my friend and I both got this as an entree and it was divine! So flavorful! Cream & pistachio baklava - probably the best baklava I've ever had! This was a really great experience! Everything was fresh and truly delicious. Our server was great and everyone was so nice. They were also really accommodating of my friend being gluten free! And the space is absolutely gorgeous I will say it's a little pricey - my friend and I split the two appetizers, but my check was around $80 with tip & tax, which is a lot for one person. The Flirting Camel drink is expensive, but understandably so because they import the camel milk. Overall the meal was worth the price! And I had leftovers from my entree. I would love to go back and try the lamb!

A great Syrian restaurant located in the heart of Pittsburgh. We got to meet one of the owners when…read morewe dined in for Sunday brunch, and she was so sweet. This is a family establishment that's been open since the 70s (pretty incredible)!! The food and service were great too. They were extremely kid friendly with our infant. For Sunday brunch they have a prix fix menu with a variety of options from a traditional Syrian breakfast (with potatoes and egg scramble) to a hearty tomato shakshuka. They also have super unique cocktails like a fig martini. They also have different types of mezze, and the labnee dip was great. I can't wait to come back to try dinner!

Fantastic service and staff, food and apps came to the table pretty fast. Everything we ordered was…read moregreat and staff very accommodating.

Absolutely delish food! Whenever I'm asked about a hidden gem this is the place I take everyone! A…read moresatisfying meal with good service and it's incredibly clean. If I'm looking for a quick bite it's perfect to stop in and order. Thank you for a good meal without fail:)

My friend and I stopped by to grab dinner around 5:30pm last night. The inside has three small…read moremetal red tables with two chairs each if you want to eat there. It is a pretty small space. There seemed to be only one person working so it took a little bit to make our food and ring it out. My friend ordered the kibbeh sandwich and I got the kibbeh platter. We took our food to go. The portions are pretty big and I had enough for two meals from my platter. The food tasted fresh and delicious.

I've been looking for healthy, seed-oil free restaurants and this is IT! I ordered a falafel bowl…read more It was enough for 2 smaller meals and was so fresh. It's truly one of the best quick meals I've ever grabbed from a restaurant. I can't wait to see what else they come up with but will definitely be back to reorder this and get a shake. The service was friendly and quick.

Walked in the door and was immediately whisked away by three very young wait staff to the main…read moredining room. I was showered with attention as one explained the menu items. Was suggested I try the Ubzek Plov...which was a wonderful choice! I was so thrilled with the whole experience, I tipped each one a little extra on the way out the door! I'm only here a few days and just might go back again before I head home.

Friendly Uzbeki restaurant in Mount Lebanon…read more It was our first time visiting so we wanted to share a few things off the menu. We started with the beef, chicken and pumpkin samsas, Uzbek Plov and Juvava. The Uzbek Plov is a rice dish with lamb, carrots, raisins, and chickpeas. It is served with bread and a tomato salad. The bread reminded us of a pretzel. The Juvava is beef dumplings in a soup with vegetables. Delicious! We also tried the raspberry mint tea. The staff is very friendly. The restaurant design is bright and inviting. They do not serve alcohol. Located conveniently next to a parking garage

I picked up a Desi Shawarma chicken wrap and hummus for lunch and was thrilled with the quality and…read moreflavor. The modernized interior and colorful exterior make the space feel inviting, and the staff had my order ready quickly. The hummus is a standout: exceptionally creamy and smooth, and easily among the best I've had. The portion is generous and comes with plenty of warm pita for dipping. The Desi Shawarma wrap was enormous, with enough left over to take home for later. The warmly spiced chicken, pickles, and garlic sauce all worked well together inside the soft naan wrap. Salem's menu is extensive, and after this meal I'm looking forward to enjoying more of it.

I messed up. Personally I like the goat but hubby hates the bones. Chilling chicken we both love…read moreand the panneer. And love the rice. Today I was on bus 54 returning from the Science Center ordering on my phone and trying to beat Salem's 1pm to 2 pm Friday prayers. I ordered 2 hot large meals, both the same. Was going for a 12 and 6 oz of Chilli Chicken and 6 oz of paneer but actually ordered 12 oz of chillies chicken, the paneer and 6 oz of chicken gyro. Sometimes mistakes are good. That chicken gyro meat was great and very tasty. We shared 6 oz of it over rice and still were too stuffed. One suggestion. If you do carryout, BRING YOUR OWN BAG. They pack it up but half the time it leaks. But on a very pleasant note, when we were waiting for Bus 54 to go home, a very nice young man stopped, noticed us, rolled down his window and gave us a bunch of paper towels. I LOVE THIS TOWN.

It's a lot fancier inside than I was expecting. It's a great ambiance with scenes from Turkey and…read moresoft Jazz streaming in the dining room. The staff is very accommodating. I am delighted that they have vegan and vegetarian options. Parking is on the street on Penn Avenue. Everything is delicious and I will definitely be back.

Good stuff. Restaurant needs to be a little bit cleaner. Near the door there were "blow ins" from…read morethe street (cigarette butts, leafs) .. and we were seated there. They had somehow made it around the corner and under our table.... Enjoyed the Malbec. Nice to see a Mediterranean place offering wine. The "mezze" plate was a meal in and of itself. If you want a quick snack or light lunch with a partner, I recommend ordering that alone! It's all you need for a nice meal. We also came back and tried the lamb, very nice! I got the Beyti and it was very good, though I wished it had come with a salad. My wife did not like her lamb shish as much as my meal, but I think overall we liked both.