Tried the falafels here due to the namesake and was not disappointed. A great spot to try middle…read moreeastern cuisine. Would definitely go again. Service was nice. Ambiance was welcoming.

OK so I didn't take any other than what I'm showing right now because I was greedy and ate every…read moresingle thing on my plate. This is the new ILYA MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE where the old Falafel House was located. I got the fish platter which was fried to perfection!! Fried goodness seasoned to perfection They also have a tilapia platter oh my goodness, I can't even describe how delicious ,this was moist ! Speaking with the server I found that this is a family business that has only been open for about eight months. Y'all come down here!!! Be patient because there are only the few(2) people working.. The restaurant place is small but clean and and it reminds me of some of the places I've been overseas. After this review, I am going to take a picture of my empty plate because it was too good to resist, and you will see all the fish bones because yeah! Please come down here and give them a try. They are on the popular level and Indian Trail right across from the Indies, which by the way is only Indies that I eat at in Louisville Kentucky, so yeah that, but honestly, I didn't really know what I wanted to eat today I knew I wanted some fish. I was gonna go Korean, but I am so so glad that I decided to be here. This was the best choice!!! Really again come down here and give them a try!

I have a passion for tabouli and hummus, and after tasting the falafel here, I have to add another…read morefavorite to my list! Without a doubt, the most delicious falafel I've ever eaten anywhere! The service is quick, warm, and professional. The servings are oh so generous, and the pita is fresh and warm. This is my go to for hummus and tambourine, first and foremost though.

I came to Mirage Mediterranean for lunch. It was a good meal but service was slow (30 min) due to…read morethe lunchtime rush and a lack of staff. The wraps use a flatbread instead of pita bread and they are just as good. I particularly enjoyed the selection of sides besides French fries or potato chips. I selected the Arabic salad, very good and fresh. Kalaya, a tomato based curry sauce, is a new dish for me. Savory and satisfying, it was a good lunch.

A big restaurant with a chill vibe that has authentic Syrian and other Middle Eastern options, this…read morerestaurant holds its own in the Arab food scene in Louisville. The Mansaf was solid with tender meat and good flavor. The chicken shawarma was very tender with good sauces and the beef shawarma was flavorful albeit a bit drier. The baba ghanoush was mediocre. They have great family platters at a good price that I look forward to trying.

Not a hidden gem (it's easy to spot), but feels like an overlooked one. Excellent shawarma, lamb,…read morekebabs, and some other quality Middle Eastern fare at good prices. Service is fast and friendly (order at the counter, and they'll bring the food to your table; take-out is also available). Relaxed space, super casual. Always enjoy stopping in here.

Love this spot. It has that rare combination of feeling genuinely wholesome while serving food…read morethat's incredibly flavorful and reasonably priced. We couldn't decide what to order, so we ended up trying a little bit of everything. The tabbouleh, hummus, falafel, and spinach pie were all fantastic. Every single side was fresh and packed with flavor. The sauces deserve their own shoutout. I would happily take home a gallon of the garlic sauce, and the tzatziki was just as addictive. My husband ordered the Mediterranean salad, and my daughter and I shared the kids' shawarma plate. The salad was massive with a beautiful variety of fresh vegetables. The beef shawarma was incredibly tender, and the basmati rice was perfectly cooked. One thing that really stood out to me was the hospitality. While we were there, a family came in just before closing and asked if they could still be served. Without hesitation, the staff welcomed them in and accommodated them with such kindness. It felt less like a restaurant and more like being welcomed into someone's home. You can tell there's real care behind every ingredient and every interaction. Everything tasted fresh, balanced, and homemade. It left us feeling satisfied without feeling heavy, which isn't always easy to find when eating out. Safier is the kind of place you leave already planning your next visit. We'll definitely be back.

Parking is a bit inconvenient & always crowded, the place has a big city feel to it kind of like…read moreNew York, when you enter they have free rice bags that you can take!! I'm thinking of turning mine into a tote! I ordered a steak shawarma sandwich & it was very delicious my partner had a few bites & he doesn't normally enjoy steak sandwiches, but stated that this one is a good & I ordered spinach pie which came in 2 and very filling just by itself, the service is extremely quick & would recommend!

This place is great! Got it doordash and went in for a pickup another time. Nice people! Recommend…read morethe hummus, lentil soup & lamb chops!! Highly recommend!!

OPS! went here AGAIN!! but I'm not sorry! It's too good, can't stop going, I go multiple times a…read moremonth, I think at this point I need a wage from the sponsorship!!!! This place is straight fire and always hit! I can't elaborate enough how much I enjoy going here, it's a small restaurant, a bit deceiving and rarely any people that I see that eat dining in, same. Even ordering their take out is always phenomenal, I truly do not get sick of this place and this past visit I wanted to try yet another different item on their menu so I ordered their lamb plate and my goshhhhhh I need to eat it again! I have to! Their biryani rice is very flavorful and amazing, the portions are massive and I shared my leftovers with my brother and he even enjoyed it reheated!! Please, please try their hummus even if you don't typically like it, it's none that I've ever had in Louisville and I'm getting hungry just thinking about it!!

I really like their food and service never disappoints me and the kids get a chicken and a beef…read moreshawarma and it's always good and filling

Nice warm friendly owner but the food is trash . I order 3 things…read more Falafel was burnt in motor oil had no taste and no spice Chicken Shawarma was dry old tasted like cardboard box and not edible Meat pie was extra greasy and gamey 3 months ago the food was better . But for now sadly it is not edible

A great halal market with great quality meat for purchase. They have a very good shawarma that…read moremakes a case for best in the city. The ingredients are fresh, but I felt that some more fresh ingredients like pickles and a more diverse profile of flavors with the sauces would have helped.

Middle eastern grocery store. It is OK, would not be my go to place to purchase items. Prices are…read morewithin range of other stores.

I had the pita nachos of course. So filling and delicious. Service is always pleasant and…read moreefficient. Of course my phone didn't eat first!

This was a pleasant surprise. I was expecting a long wait, but the service was prompt and prepared…read morefresh. I didn't sit in the dining area, but there was plenty of space. Don't miss this opportunity. Make this a stop on your list.

Very cute place, nicely decorated, staff was pleasant and helpful…read more They started us off with a tiny complimentary cup of lentil soup which was fantastic, I would order a larger portion of this for sure. The felafel was small, but tasty. My beef shawarma came with rice, hummus and a salad, it was a lot of food and I ended up giving my salad and hummus to my dining companion. Overall I would definitely come back here, the food was so great and a needed addition to Bardstown Road

Took a quick trip to Louisville yesterday for a concert. Celebrated our anniversary before the show…read morewith dinner at the Kebab House and it was so good! I got the chicken shawarma platter, which came with a very generous portion of chicken, hummus, vegetable rice, a salad and garlic sauce. They brought pita bread for the table plus a couple extra samples of things for us to try - lentil soup and an after dinner sage tea. Everything was so flavorful and seasoned really well and I'd definitely recommend stopping in if you like Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. 969 Baxter Ave., Louisville, KY