I had a delicious chicken marsala and Amel's salad. Best I ever had! Also my server, Annie, was…read moreamazing!

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!

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.

Service was super friendly. I did not like my salad (Shepherd Salad) and they offered to make me…read moreanother salad. They were so nice. Ambience is fine. Clean and tidy. Falafel appetizer was very, very hard and chewy. Even with a serrated knife it was difficult to cut! Shepherd Salad was fresh but was mostly red and green bell peppers. Very little tomato or cucumber or onion which I was expecting. Not their fault but mine for not knowing about this salad. Again they were super nice and offered to take it back. Donor Kebab was over cooked. Dry. Chewy. Tzatziki sauce was fine. I ordered two extra mini-cups of tzatziki to help me finish the donor kebab. (Extra $1). Bread was very good. I ordered the Turkish Tea but it never came : (

Food:5/5 Before…read moreHanadi, most Mediterranean restaurants tasted pretty similar to me--similar herbs, spices, and sauces. I realized, I was definitely missing out. Though the wait was long (1hr on a busy Sunday), the food came out piping hot. Each dish was flavorful. The chicken shawarma was juicy, and had the right blend of spices and sauces without being overly heavy or soggy. The rice was simple side, but had nutty buttery taste profile complimented by the parsley garnish. And the friend cauliflower reminded me a bit of Indian Dahi Wada in flavor, but was piping hot and crispy. Now Hanadi's is my standard for good Mediterranean food Reasonably priced, fair portions, and good quality ingredients. Service: 3/10 Self order, food came out 1 hour late, but worth the wait. Ambiance: 3/10 Don't go for the ambiance, it looks like a humble family restaurant. But makes up for the interior with the quality of food. It was clean and tidy,

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.

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!

Made a reservation for an anniversary dinner and it was lovely. The ambiance is so appealing. It is…read morebeautifully decorated. We got hummus with lamb and a dish of yogurt and both were fantastic. I recommend the lamb kebab.

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.

Service was friendly and efficient. Our service was happy to make recommendations and explain the…read moreitems on the menu. Beautiful atmosphere and updates from the previous restaurant. We had the pumpkin samsa and chicken samsa to start. Really delicious and tasty ! I had the creamy beef medallions served over rice with mashed potatoes and green bean puree. The meat was tender and went beautifully with both the mashed potatoes and the rice. The green bean puree was not hot but was tasty. My husband ordered the laguna which was a soup made with hand pulled noodles, wok fried vegetables and braised beef in beef stock. We took home a honey cake which attracted our attention in the case in the front room. Very tasty. We also shared a carafe of mango peach juice which was refreshing and delicious! We will definitely be returning to this place! So good!!!

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.

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.

I found a staple in my food tonight. Thankfully my tongue caught it before anything worse happened…read more For context, my toddler and I were sharing the plate. Like any parent, my first thought was: what if my son had swallowed that? I brought the staple with me and spoke with a manager at Salem. The response I received was incredibly disappointing. The only thing offered was a drink. No real concern, no meaningful response -- just a quick attempt to move past it. It left a really bad taste in my mouth, and not just because of the staple. Please be careful eating here.