Not a great experience. We were the only ones in the place which already makes you wonder why. We…read morestuck it out. The hummus was great but everything else was less than desirable. We took our food to go, and should've eaten in the spot instead. Rice was not fresh and the lamb kofta tasted sour and old. Lamb shawarma was more like rice shawarma. Super disappointed that we spent $52 on this meal to not eat any of it

We ended up getting a few things to go instead of dining in as the smoke shop next door has copious…read moreamounts of smoke coming out of their exhaust going directly into his air intake outside. The shop next door should be ashamed and the landlord should do something about it. The hummus was phenomenal. I would have loved to see it served with homemade pita instead but it was delicious nonetheless. The Ma'amoul was great. Highly suggest getting food for pick up!

Forget Cava, or Mezeh this is IT. I wish there was one near me up north…read more The food is fresh, and you can add whatever you would like. I love the falafel which can be hit or miss- taste, and texture was on point. A good variety of sauces or sides too. They even have beer! We came by here on our way to UVA hospital and were pleased with how fast and clean this place is. Their service was outstanding, the employees were friendly and personable. Will be coming through to support again for sure. Made good leftovers as well given the portion sizes

Great place to grab a bite. The staff is amazingly friendly and will walk you through the options…read more We almost weren't sure where to start. I ended up with the loaded fries and wrap with beef. The fries were delicious and though they're truly loaded, it's all balanced really well. It's a large order and enough to easily split with two people. The wrap is a good size and prices are good.

If you enjoy Turkish food this place is one of our favorites. It's been our kids' first choices…read moresince they were little and has remained as such into young adulthood. Service is good and ambiance simple. Worth a stop just off the downtown mall.

I tend to go here with family when we visit Charlottesville and have other things to do in town…read more(catch a UVA game, movie, etc.). Even when they were very busy, the wait for a seat is rather short. It's mainly four-top seats but they can push together tables as needed. There's music always playing and not a lot of padding to soften noise so I'd call the location "average" loud. Downtown Charlottesville doesn't really do free parking. You can park at the next corner in open parking to the left or paid parking to the right. But we're talking $2 or so, not a bank-breaking experience and with lots of shopping across the street it's worth staking out a spot and then walking the area. What I like: The food is tasty. The appetizers are solid. There's a large enough menu that you can always try something new. And the portions are ample enough to share. What I'm not so fond of: The waitstaff spend a lot of time at the front scrolling on their phones. They aren't too keen on refilling your drinks either. I say this as someone who has eaten here about a dozen times. Also, I don't normally mind cameras, but there are enough blinking lights on cameras to make it feel more like a jewelry store than a restaurant. That said, if you are not in a hurry, want some good food in solid portions, and plan to do some shopping or window shopping downtown, this has been my go-to place for years.

Went tonight with my daughter who is a total foodie! The…read moreservice was very personal with our server knowing every detail. The managing partner also came by our table very casually and friendly- I just googled their bios and its very interesting. So I wasn't sure I would like everything we ordered- I only wanted the beet salad. It was amazing!!!!!!! We also had the dip trio which I liked the hummus best with yummy bread. My daughter, her friend and her mom LOVED the calamari and said it was light and delicious. Lamb kebob was tasty. Desert chocoholic was scrumptious and the lemon granita was light and interesting with homemade cotton candy that we laughed looked like ratchet barbie hair but tasted so light. Absolutely delicious!

The good: The Manti dumplings, service, and cocktails…read more The bad: The market fish. Stay away from it. Worst fish and shrimp I've never had.

What I loved: Menu has a wide range of middle eastern…read morefavorites, stretching beyond the basics Cool grocery section with a good selection of spices and foods Lamb shank fish was fall off the bone, deliciousness What can be improved Counter service only. Shortcuts used to adapt traditional items to quick serve format (bolanee was closer to a fried quesadilla) Several items were not available.

I love their baba ghanoush and falafel. Delish!! There are a few tables if you want to eat there. I…read morealso love to browse the grocery. So many good options that you won't find at Kroger or Food Lion!

This relatively new and unassuming family-owned and operated restaurant and market is known for its…read moreauthentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. Located in the Cave Spring area of Roanoke, Virginia, I decided one day to going with a friend to try it out and see for ourselves if it offered an authentic Mediterranean dining experience. While we were driving in search of the restaurant we couldn't miss it. It small size with a cute and unique architectural design structure immediately caught our attention. It's prominent triangular roof and black square sign stood out from the normal restaurant designs. The front of the restaurant was one large window with a red framed glass door. It had a covered front porch with a dining table for 4 on each side for the convenience of customers who enjoyed dining outdoor during nice weather. We parked in their small parking lot and walked in. To our surprise, it had a simple minimalist interior design decor with white tile floors surrounded by black grout, white painted walls with poster size photographs of places from the Mediterranean hanging from the walls, and simple tables with different colored chairs. One ordered from the cashiers counter located in the middle of the restaurant / market with a display case next to it with the desserts in individual plastic containers. The menu with photographs of the main dishes was high above as well as one posted on the large window outside, and small size regular menus as well. Both my friend and I ordered a Kufta Kabob Sandwich and bottled drinks. My friend ordered a Freez Pineapple Coconut and I ordered a Mango Peach one. We were asked if we wanted fries with the sandwich and we both said yes. I also asked them to include a Falafel appetizer, that oddly enough the price charged for it was $7.22 before taxes. At the end they told us what the total price was and I paid, since I was inviting today. And then was given the receipt. Later on at home I saw that we were charged a Make It Combo fee of $8.22 just for including the fries, because the drinks were charged separate a $5.18 charge. After the order we went and sat down at one of the tables in the restaurant side of the business while they prepared our order. The fact that the Market was on the other side of the small interior of the business detracted from dining ambiance of fine dining, especially with having unopened and some partially opened boxes all around. After we finished dining, we walked around the Market to take a look at the different products they carried for sale. Now as to the food, the 6 Falafels were good but a bit towards the dark side meaning overcooked. The sauce that came with it was very good however. The Kufta Kabob Sandwich was amazingly fresh and delicious and the accompanied fries were well seasoned and nicely fried. And the sauce that came with them was also one of a kind. Judging from the friendly and welcoming attitude from the owner and another employee we met, from the variety of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern items on the menu, and the amazing flavor of the food we had, this is definitely the place to go if you're in the area for Mediterranean cuisine.

Ambiance lends itself to taking your food out; part grocery store, part seating area. Service was…read moregood. I would not eat here again: food was not delicious. Lamb shawarma was dry and plain. Greek salad had no dressing. Tabouleh was bleh. Food was fine, just I regretted going here and paying money for it is all.

The food was delicious and the service was great despite me going 30 minutes before closing. I got…read moretakeout but I will definitely be returning for dine-in because the atmosphere was amazing as well. Would 100% recommen.

This is my second time here when we travel and I cant believe how much delicious food we get. The…read morechicken and vegetables are delicately seasoned and wonderful. Wish I could eat this everyday! Also great service.

Hole in the wall. You walk in doubtful of how well the food is, and to your surprise, you will be…read moreblown away by the offerings. We had x2 chicken kebabs Baba gahnouj and hummus. So delicious. Service is alright, you just order at an iPad at the counter.

Home made Mediterranean food a lot more selection than CAVA which I also like. We had the…read morevegetarian sampler platter and the chicken kabobs both were delicious.