Drinks and food were so good! We enjoyed Ammoora so much the first time that we came back for a…read moresecond visit earlier this yeaon January 30th to celebrate my husband's birthday with our family. As someone who eats plant-based, I really appreciated that they offer a separate vegan dinner menu--and not just a few side dishes thrown together. I could actually enjoy a full, thoughtfully prepared meal! My dinner: Muhamara + Baba Ghanouj to share Harissa Roasted Cauliflower + Saffron Jeweled Rice Pistachio Ghazal el Banat for dessert. Everything was delicious. The service was exceptional again, which says a lot about the consistency of this restaurant. And although it was absolutely freezing outside that evening, Ammoora was warm, cozy, elegant, and beautiful inside. Another wonderful experience. We'll definitely be back!

Came back to Ammoora because it is one of the most beautiful restaurants in Baltimore with great…read morefood. The service was attentive throughout our meal, and every dish arrived beautifully plated with great attention to detail. We started with the Beyti Sujuk Rolls and the Beetroot Hadiqa. The rolls were one of my favorite appetizers. They were crispy, flavorful, and paired perfectly with the yogurt and tomato sauce. The Beetroot Hadiqa was equally impressive, with beets, apples, walnuts...it was a refreshing combination of sweet, savory, and creamy flavors. For our entrees, we ordered the Riyash of Lamb and the Freekeh Short Rib. The lamb chops were cooked beautifully and served over couscous with broccolini, while the pistachio crust added a nice texture. The Freekeh Short Rib was incredibly tender and the rich beef jus paired perfectly with the mushrooms. It was hearty, comforting, and one of the best short rib dishes I've had. The cocktails were just as memorable. I ordered the Asfar So Good, while my partner had the Ashita Affair. Both were beautifully presented with a silky foam on top and were as delicious as they looked. The Asfar So Good was light, refreshing, and well-balanced with subtle floral and citrus notes, while the Ashita Affair had a smooth, creamy texture with pistachio and rose flavors that made it feel almost like a dessert cocktail without being overly sweet. This is definitely on the pricier side, but the quality of the ingredients, presentation, atmosphere, and service justify the cost. Every plate felt thoughtfully prepared, and the overall experience was memorable from start to finish. If you're looking for elevated Middle Eastern cuisine, creative cocktails, and one of the most beautiful dining rooms in Baltimore, Ammoora is absolutely worth the splurge.

My favorite restaurant in Baltimore for authentic gulf food. Everything is made to order, the food…read moreis made with love by the incredible chefs. The lamb haneeth, hummus; and shak shookah are my favorites. The homemade bread is always hot and fresh to order. Highly recommended if you are in Baltimore!

This was my second visit. My first visit the food was amazing. Unfortunately, my experience on 8/15…read morewas completely different.It took 50 minutes for our food to arrive, and the lamb was about 90% fat with very little meat. It was so bad that I couldn't eat it. The baba ghanoush was also extremely sweet and tasted more like a dessert than an eggplant dish.The bread and rice were good, but they weren't enough to make up for the rest of the meal. Based on this experience, I will not be coming back again.

This place is truly a gem. Best Persian food in the area. And that's saying a lot since there are…read moremany excellent Persian restaurants in the Baltimore area. Everything on the menu is fantastic! Get the hummus app. Get kabobs... any kind. Also try the Khoresh!

Best Iranian food i've had in a while and one of the better places overall in Baltimore. We tried…read morethe grilled chicken thigh and the barg filet mignon and they were both excellent. The beef koubideh was decent but much preferred the grilled meats. They were out of tahdig unfortunately but would love to try it next time.

We enjoyed everything about our visit to Ammoora. From the moment we walked in, we were enveloped…read moreby the warm glow of the lights, golden archways, and the soothing sound of a fountain. The attention to detail by our waiter, Cassiel, was incredible. He remembered everyone's preferences and was very knowledgeable about the menu. Exceptional service! The dishes and drinks were exquisitely presented and full of flavor, leaving us wanting more. The Ze'atar Honey Barrata was especially delightful, topped in rose petals and pistachios. A complete experience!

My go-to spot for authentic Mediterranean food in Baltimore…read more I like to order online and pick up my food to go usually, but I have also dined in. It's a bit dark and outdated inside, and they do not sell alcohol. Their shawarma is great, I love their chicken shawarma wrap with fries. They also have a mint lemonade which is extremely refreshing.

Great Afghan restaurant near the Hopkins hospital area. Parking can be difficult, though paid…read morestreet parking is available. Large, high ceiling interiors making it easy for large parties. I loved the kaddo borani (pumpkin with yogurt garlic sauce) -- sweet baby pumpkin balanced by a hint of the savory sauce. The chicken kabob bowl and naan were also good and filling. There appeared to be some variability in the chicken kabob bowls (some of us got potatoes/turnips, some of us got a spinach mash in the bowl though we ordered the same thing). Would love to try their main location in Mt Vernon some time! Have heard that the Kabuli Pallow is delicious.

Absolutely amazing in every aspect! The food is incredible and the waitress was so kind. The…read morerestaurant is so beautiful and comfortable. We ordered the Chicken Kabob, Kadoo Borani, Kadoo With Lamb, Salata and Banjan Borani with rice. (We ordered some sauce on side). Each dish was absolutely amazing. Everything was absolutely perfect - the lamb was AMAZING and so was the pumpkin, eggplant, salata and everything else. The cilantro sauce was so good I ate some by itself. This place has incredible service and incredible food. I would recommend everyone try this amazing restaurant and thank you so much for such great food and service! Next time I come here I am definitely going to try the Shalgham appetizer and Lamb Shank :)

I decided to stop in R House to get some food. I wanted something that was more on the fresh side…read moreso I decided to go with Koshary Corner. I can't speak on the customer service because I didn't talk to anyone. I ordered at the kiosk and they called my number and that was it. I paid $19.45 for my meal. I order a side of falafels (3) and the street bowl with beef flank, tzatziki, and mild red pepper sauce. The falafels were way too crispy. I feel like compared to other falafels I've tried these were on the hard side. Thankfully I had some tzatziki sauce to dip them in, if I didn't, they would have been a little hard to eat. The flavor was okay but the texture was not appealing. I really wanted to get beef shawarma but they were out so I opted for the beef flank. I wish I would have just gotten chicken instead. The bowl came with rice and a lettuce salad that was underneath the beef. I'm not sure if the lettuce had arugula in it as well, but the lettuce gave sort of a bitter taste which I did not care for at all. Did not taste good so I would add a lot of tzatziki sauce to it to cut down on the bitter taste. The beef was okay, nothing to rave about. I was just very underwhelmed with my food. Not sure if I would give it a try again. If so, I would definitely get something else or build my own bowl maybe. Try it for yourself and see how you like it.

I decided to try this eatery out in R House today. I got the National dish of Egypt with chicken…read more It was expensive if you ask me; $19 with tax. Not worth it at all. It was okay. Not my favorite. I will more then likely not return.

This is my first time at Cazbar, and my family and I had an amazing experience. The ambience of the…read morerestaurant is great. The food is really really good. We especially enjoyed the lamb chops and the kunefe dessert. Our server was very helpful, and all his recommendations were delicious. We also came during happy hour, which is on weekdays from 4-6pm. Some of the food is half price during this time, and it was a very good deal. We really enjoyed Cazbar.

Came in for lunch during the week. I ordered the beef kebab bowl. It was a really large portion so…read moreI ended up taking half of it home. The beef itself was tender and tasty. I feel like the vinaigrette on the salad was too strong, so I wasn't a fan of that. The complimentary pita and hummus was good! The service was quick and our server was quite funny.

I'm with a co-worker and we have tickets to see Yankees vs Orioles. Before the game I want to grab…read moresomething and a stadium hot dog isn't going to work for me. I start naming a few seafood places but she's not into any of my suggestions. I said I have a great Lebanese spot and we can park in front? Sold! We make our way to Lebanese Taverna. I thought I was being cool with the restaurant suggestion but then tells me her dad is Lebanese? We're greeted by the hostess and shown to a booth. The restaurant beautifully decorated and it's deceiving from the outside. Lebanese Taverna is a huge restaurant with plenty of seating. We're given menus and I sit back and let my coworker order all of the sharable items. We started with Kibbeh: stuffed beef and lamb fritters as well as beef and lamb Shawarma Rolls. I'm getting a thumbs up from my coworker except she said her mom makes both dishes better. Who am I to argue? Mom's cooking is always better! Great spot to dine at the Baltimore harbor.

It was a very busy Monday night yesterday. I hope that is atypical. The restaurant largely felt…read morepoorly managed. Servers didn't have normal "sections." They were all over the place. It was Mezza Monday ("unlimited") small plates but we were barely able to order a "Second helping" after being there for 2 hours. The first round of food took over an hour. Luckily, we tracked down our waitress for a second round and it took 20 minutes. Worst part was that it was my sister's birthday. While our server Angel comp'ed a second glass of wine for her, it was 2 hours and 15 minutes before we were able to ask for the check and were ready to go so their normal birthday dessert was no longer an option. I usually go for happy hour and have good food service when the dining room isn't busy. I won't go back for a bit, but I hope another dinner time service is better managed!

Always delicious!! I always get their chicken kabob platter and it's grown to be a comfort meal for…read moreme.

I rate it 5/5 as a takeout place because the food is so good and I find it sad they only have a 4/5…read moreaverage. But it's true that this place is 4/5 or possibly worse for sitting down, so they kinda deserve it for that. Got takeout from here today and have dined in thrice before--excellent, never had anything slightly bad here. (Those who complain of bland rice must have never had the displeasure of eating over-salted polo--here, it does range from slightly under salted to perfect, but is never too salty.) When I've sat down, the service was good and servers were very polite (and kind about my attempts to speak Persian), but man I cannot get over the weird ambiance--it seems like others can't either; takeout orders predominated by at least 5:1 every time. Walking in you're nervous the place will be dirty with bad food, but it's actually neither, just dim, dated and not well maintained--please at least trash the dead roses so I also prefer the takeout experience. In descending order of absolute best to just good things I've had here: Gheymeh (!!), lamb shank (!!), kashk-e bademjoon (theirs is my favorite!), all kabobs, ghormeh sabzi (not the best I've ever had but pretty good), fesenjoon, salmon (wasn't very Persian, but good) Mast-based appetizers are a bit eh to me but they're the same here as everywhere else. I always get ice cream, it's a really nice treat. I love Persian food and I love introducing people to Persian food, so I wish this was a nicer sit down place to bring people to. I would be up here all the time if it were--there's other middle eastern restaurants northwest of and in Baltimore that I LOVE taking people to because they're both beautiful inside and delicious. But I do so love the food here.

Everyone can do McLebanese food, but this is the real deal. Plus, the proprietor is a painter, and…read morethe restaurant is adorned with beautiful and creative original paintings. I only regret that my budget limited me to the food, but I could not afford the art. Highly recommended and definitely a place that I would revisit.

Stopped in for a quick lunch Saturday afternoon when my wife and I couldn't agree on where to go in…read moreFederal Hill. A small storefront space with very flavorful food, absolutely delicious. Make sure to close your meal with the Lebanese coffee.