My review is based on having a Turkish background. I think positive reviews left for this place are…read morefrom people that have no knowledge of middle eastern food and have very low standards. I was excited to finally try this place even though I was warned about the baklavas being too dry. Sadly that's true. I dint think they are made fresh. They lack syrupy. I understand they don't have much food traffic but cutting down on the types of baklava and freshly making them should solve that problem. Probably the second worst baklava I've had out here. I see why they make shakes though. Since they don't sell ans have leftover stock. We initially sat down to eat but it was so awkward that there's no music and so quiet. My husband said they don't vacuum between the chairs which were full of crumbs. We eventually got our food to go. The second issue is the food. We got a sucuk flatbread and ans egg pide. This is not a pide, it's just pizza bread. Cheese is mozzarella, should have been beyaz cheese. Middle eastern cuisine doesn't use this cheese. My egg was raw and just throw in a corner. Could have saved myself money by just getting domino's, at least my food would be cooked. If you want quality, try Balkan treat box, Aya Sofia or Garbanzo. I would also like to state that there is one employee that works front and back. I didn't see him washing his hands once going back into the kitchen to handle my food. Seems like there a big hygiene issue

If we are traveling on Manchester Road passing Sedara, it is an automatic stop to get baklava and…read moreother treats. Nothing more needs to be said.

service was absolutely amazing, the guy at the register was super down to earth and friendly. i…read moreappreciate how we welcomed me when i told him it was my first time. i got the beef shawarma hummus with lentil soup. super fresh, very flavorful. you can tell the meat was crazy marinated. the mint lemonade was my favorite and i'll be back especially for that. i'll definitely make the drive to come back here! the place is beautiful and clean.

Had the opportunity to try Layali Halab and was very impressed. We visited on a Saturday afternoon…read moreand seated without an issue. Our service was great, very patient in answering questions. The restaurant was very clean and very busy with customers. We were served lentil soup and was absolutely delicious. We ordered some traditional Mediterranean dishes and also very good. Prices were very reasonable and lots of dishes to chooses. Decor is very nice and plenty of seating for small and large groups. Great experience and will be back, highly recommend Layali Halab, give them a try.

My oldest daughter and I went here yesterday and fell in love!!!! When we walked in we were greeted…read moreright away. The owners cook all the food fresh and the staff is very helpful with the menu. My daughter and I ordered a lot of stuff so we could try a variety of what they offer. It was all so good that I brought my two youngest kids with us today for lunch. Everyone in the family enjoyed their meal and the atmosphere. Only two things I wld change is side options, and the quality of the fries and mashed potatoes. Everything else is amazing!!!!!

I was so excited to try and placed an order online. Order was accepted and was given a time to come…read morepick it up. Arrived to find the place closed and a handwritten paper sign on the door saying they're closed for the next two days. I had called ahead to make sure they're open, but the answering machine didn't have space so it just kept ringing. Great reviews mostly and community seems to enjoy it, so I'll avoid screwing up the ratings with a 1 star but this was disappointing.

I was craving shawarma and ordered from here instead of my usual go-to (golden chicken). I tried…read morethe chicken shawarma wrap and the veggie app sampler. Both were plenty of food and at a very good value. The shawarma was definitely not my favorite that I've ever had, but I will say it was absolute FULL of chicken. The baba ganoush and hummus were perfection. I have dined in here before as well, and the service is always excellent. The restaurant is very large as well, very good for large groups.

Took my family of 6 here. The portions were huge and the prices were incredible. The food was the…read moretrue highlight though. Amazing and fresh flavors. If you like Mediterranean, this is a must stop when in St Peters. Th kiddos loved us as much as my wife and I did. The lamb kabob was a huge hit with our son.

Great food, service and peaceful atmosphere. Family owned establishment that aims to please the…read morecustomer.

This is probably my favorite place to get falafel from. The size & taste for the price is very…read morereasonable. I'm surprised they don't charge more because after purchasing I always find myself saying something along the lines of "I can't believe they don't charge more for this deliciousness". I've tried their baklava before I knew it wasn't vegan, and it left such a memorable mark on my tastebuds. I wish there were a vegan option, but that's just me being me. I've had their hummus too, but because it's a consistent grocery purchase of mine I don't get it as much when I come here. The picture attached to this review has falafel from Kaslik. The other food was something I prepared earlier in the day for dinner, and then I realized falafel from Kaslik would go perfectly with it.

These reviews of the food at Phoenicia are spot on. It is absolutely delicious, all the way down…read moreto the slight lemon taste of the rice and the dill of the dill pickles. The salad is Mediterranean, not your regular tossed salad with Greek dressing. The baklava - either almond or pistachio! The garlic sauce and tzatziki are both unique to the establishment and definitely empty when we were done with our meal. Sharama, hummus, and tabbouleh each had remarks made in their honor. Buy your favorite and savor your decision with something else of your choice. The service is what the owner can do, while taking orders, cashiering, and directing the kitchen......oh and working as a professor. His personality is worth the visit to the restaurant but do not leave without eating! Relax. The ambience is relaxing and comfortable. Since we're from out of town, visiting as a result of a friend's death, it will be a while before we return, if ever. Thus, toast us with a bite in our honor. We will be chewing elsewhere, until we will meet in the earth that awaits us all.

This is primarily take out. Shawarma, gyros, and baklava are fantastic. Owner works the counter and…read morehe is friendly, and downright entertaining. Service isn't fast, but everything is prepared to order and is worth the wait.

My friend and I went here for a catch up night. We wanted to try something new and since we had…read morenever tried Mediterranean food before. The parking lot is well lit and the outside was very clean. The building used to be an Italian restaurant, but this family bought it and moved in. We were greeted upon immediately coming in the door and we were seated very quickly. The interior is very nicely decorated and was very clean and organized. Everyone greeted us with a smile. After we sat, we sat for quite a bit of a time before the waitress came by and asked for our drink orders. The owner (I assume) came by and asked what we would like to drink and he got those for us. The waitress was very slow in bringing refills and taking our order. They were not busy. Though she was slow, she was very polite with great customer service. So...the food!! OMG - we tried lots of different things. We ordered the sampler plate (Mezze) which was hummus, baba ghanouj, falafel, bread and arabic salad. Please, remember this was our first try of this type of food and the texture took a minute to get beyond, but the flavors are amazing. They know what they are doing with their seasoning. I was very impressed with the appetizers. Then the meal comes - I had the Chicken Tawook Plate with the Fattoush Salad. The salad was made with all fresh ingredients and the picture in the menu looked exactly like what I received. It was fresh and invigorating with flavor. The Chicken Tawook just popped with flavor in my mouth. I couldn't wait to share with my friend. I have to admit, I was not a fan of the rice, but it was cooked perfectly. Just wasn't flavors I enjoy, but my friend really liked it. My friend wanted to try a couple of things so she ordered the Musakhao with 1/2 grilled chicken. I've never really had chicken melt in my mouth before, until now! It comes on a flat bread with grilled onions, but the chicken is cooked to perfection! I cannot say enough about this chicken. She also ordered the cheese Manakeesh which is very similar to pizza, but they do something crazy right with this dish. Calling it a pizza is so very wrong. This isn't like a traditional "American" pizza. It is very hard to explain, just go and try it!! And dessert - I have had quite a bit of baklava in my lifetime. This was the best I have ever tasted. You take a bite and it just completely melts in a caramel flavor in your mouth. Do not get just one. My friend ordered the cake that is very similar to tiramisu, I don't remember the name and it isn't on their online menu at this time. She said it was to die for. This is a little bit on the expensive side of dining, but the quality of this food is worth every single penny. My friend and I spent $106 total, for all this food. So, it's not crazy expensive. Regular fountain drinks are $3 each. My over all review is give this place a try, they really deserve it. Try something new if you haven't tried this type of dining, this is a wonderful place for your first go at it. And when you do - leave them a review, it would be great to keep them busy and around, since we don't really have anything like this in the area.

My habibi lives close to this place so we had it on our radar for some time now. We went during the…read moreafternoon post lunch rush, so there were only a couple of other people there. The restaurant is pretty large and spacious, but felt a little dated, and had that stale smell in the air. We were seated right away, and everyone was nice and pleasant. I ordered the Mezze, which came with baba ghanouj, hummus, 2 pieces of falafel, and Arabic salad (which is essentially just tomatoes and cucumbers, neither of which I eat) for $11.99 The baba ghanouj was very good. The falafel was good as well. The hummus was just ok. Not the best in the Metropolitan area, but certainly not the worst either. It also comes with pita bread, which I declined. (I'm avoiding gluten due to a gluten sensitivity issue) I ordered a side of rice ($2.99) instead (I mix everything together with the rice). The rice was good; I think they add turmeric in it. I also requested grilled onion, which I just realized they charged me for, along with the tahini and hot sauce (which they call shatta). Not a big deal at $1 each, but it's always noteworthy to me when places nickel and dime you. I also ordered the grape leaves. 5 dolmas for $5.99. The dolmas were served cold, which I'm not used to. I like when they're served with warm rice and leaves. (I warmed up the leftovers in a pan, and they tasted so much better). My guy ordered the Lamb Maklubeh, a traditional Palestinian dish. He said it was good. All in all, it was a nice place and the food ranged from good to decent. And the prices were decent as well. I do wish they were more knowledgeable and accommodating to vegans though. When I inquired whether certain dishes and sauces were vegan, the waitress said she couldn't guarantee it. I didn't like that. Aside from that, it's a cool place and worth a try, especially if you want to try some traditional Palestinian cuisine.

These ladies are wonderful. You have to stop in the Grove for a little taste of the Eastread more

SO. GOOD. Have had…read moretakeout two times now, and I have yet to find something I don't like. The food is beautiful and wonderfully cooked. Must visit, for sure.