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    Shawarma House

    4.8 (255 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Beef Shawarma Pita Wrap
    Emory K.

    The service was excellent, and the man at the front was super nice and welcoming. The food also came out really fast. I got the beef shawarma pita, and it was so good. It had the perfect ratio of meat, veggies, and sauce, and everything tasted fresh and flavorful. The ambiance is pretty standard and nothing fancy, but the great food and service easily make this place a 5-star spot. I'll definitely be coming back!

    Fries
    Samantha G.

    I ordered the chicken shawarma and it was huge. I've been here before but it has been awhile. Shawarma is always packed with enough protein and veggies. Comes with a side of cucumber salad in a vinaigrette. Man who took my order was very pleasant and food came out right away. Plenty of seating inside and just minutes from the beach. I forgot to mention the fries were yummy!

    Menu and order counter
    Joyce B.

    Great place for a meat eater to take his vegetarian date for a meal! You can order Spacedust draft IPA in a mug and sit and people watch or take your food to go and walk 2 blocks to the beach. The wraps were hot wrapped in hot crispy pita bread. A wrap was a huge portion, and noticed people who ordered plates took half of their order home. The service was quick and friendly and tables and floors were immediately cleaned off as customers left. This was an elite experience, but we will return.

    Chicken Shawarma Pita Wrap
    Alexis L.

    I had the chicken shawarma wrap, and the chicken was delicious and incredibly tender. I can't wait to go back and try the beef shawarma! The staff were friendly, and the restaurant was very clean.

    Pinay M.

    I'm very disappointed with this experience. I ordered the complimentary Gyro Pita through Yelp Elite, and I ordered the Beef Kebab Plate too that I paid $26. I was really excited to try it, but the meat tasted old, and there was a funky smell to it I ended up throwing all of it away after having one bite that I spit out too. My son ate the gyro, but he also said the meat tasted old and that it was just okay. Unfortunately, this visit did not meet our expectations, and I wish I hadn't gone.

    Beef + Chicken Egg Rolls
    Sheila V.

    Service was super nice and helpful! Ordered their half chicken/half beef egg rolls and they were so bomb. Crispy, tangy, and flavorful! Price was also reasonable. Would come again just for the eggrolls

    Shawarma
    Diego G.

    I've never personally had shawarma before, but I gotta say, at least this place, serves BANGER shawarma, I got the beef shawarma and it was way bigger than I thought, it also looked very tasty, and yeah it didn't disappoint, I personally have a very Americanized taste palette, so when foreign food tastes good to me then it has to be doing something right, the lady there was very sweet too, and yeah overall there's always those gem local spots you find around the place, this is one of them!

    Super fresh inside!
    Holly A.

    We came here late on a Sunday night. I was afraid I would be too late to be served as they were closing in about 20 mins. However they still let me order. I got the falafel pita wrap as I don't eat meat so it was awesome they had some vegetarian options. Now I am not a big fan of Mediterranean food so I wasn't expecting much. When I got my wrap the first thing I noticed was how fresh it was. Everything was just made. This wrap was HUGE! I had to split it with my husband! The falafel was delicious, the veggies inside were fresh, and the pita was perfectly grilled. Its pretty small inside so I think most order to go, but you definitely can eat there as well. The owner (I'm assuming) was super kind, even gave me a free extra sauce to try. The woman and the front that took my order was ok, not the most enthusiastic but helped me decide what to get. The only thing I'd do different next time is order fries with it! Otherwise, it was perfect meal. If you're ever in the area I highly recommend trying this place out. Or if you're not and you're just craving some Mediterranean food, I definitely recommend coming here! Also perfect for vegetarian likes me:)

    Greek burrito is a 10/10

    Amazing food and service!!! So good The Greek burrito is perfect! Definitely will recommend this place !!!!

    Chicken Shawarma Plate
    Sorn Anusorn M.

    The food is delicious and reasonably priced. The waiter is very friendly and helpful. The food came out quickly. The restaurant is small but not crowded and gives a very good beach town vibe. I ordered the combo plate and it's huge. I could not finish it. I think the best one is chicken shawarma but beef and gyro are also okay.

    Kabob plate
    Cirwan S.

    Now I know why this place was rated so high ! Came here with my buddies after a swim right down the street from the beach. We started off with sharing appetizers Dolma (stuff grape leafs), beef egg rolls, and hummus. My favorite was the egg roll. My buddy got the kabob plate which was beef skewer. I had a piece and it was so tender and delicious. I got the beef shawarma wrap in a pita bread and it was solid ! My other buddy got the Greek burrito which was a chicken shawarma burrito, it was huge ! He loved it. The cashier was awesome in helping us choose our items! They even have beef on tap ! Definitely coming back here !

    Chicken Shawarma Pita
    Cheryl G.

    I love this little spot in Ocean Beach! They've got a great little bar that overlooks Newport Avenue and you can watch all the folks walking by. Sometimes that can be quite a show lol. Both times I've been here I've gotten the chicken Shawarma wrap with the lemon garlic dressing. It is absolutely divine in every way. My fiancé got the beef Shawarma wrap tonight and although he said it was good, he did say that the beef was a bit too chewy. The gentleman that works there is really nice and the food comes out super fast, hot and fresh. You can see them making it right in the back of the open kitchen.

    Beef Shawarma Pita Wrap
    Ashley M.

    Shawarma House is my go-to spot for dinner during the OB Farmers Market on Wednesdays. The indoor and outdoor seating is perfect for people-watching, and the place is clean and recently remodeled. The staff is always friendly and helpful, plus they have a dedicated bathroom for paying customers. On this visit, I had the beef shawarma pita wrap. It had great flavor and paired well with the lettuce, tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, and garlic sauce. While I did have a few chewy pieces of beef, it wasn't a major issue. The pita is very filling, and I could barely finish my side salad! That said, the chicken shawarma wrap with the lemon dressing remains my favorite pita to date.

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    We had take out. The food was delicious especially the chicken skewers. The falafel balls were huge and so tasty.

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    Extraordinary Desserts - Road trip with the girls. Gorgeous stuff here.

    Extraordinary Desserts

    4.0(9.3k reviews)
    5.1 mi
    •$$$

    This place is properly named extraordinary dessert for a reason. They are known for their desserts…read moreboth in taste and in aesthetics. Desserts: 5/5 We got a blood orange scone and a strawberry danish. The scone was warm and delicious. The orange essence was well infused. The danish was crispy and creamy. Everything was so picturesque. Food: 3/5 Unfortunately, the food was not the best. We got the smoked salmon sandwich which was not very flavorful. The salmon was also slimy. The pesto spread was good though. It was creamy and the artisan bread it was served had great variety. Ambiance: 5/5 This place is such super cute. When you walk in, the desserts all look super appetizing. The seating areas are super cute and the floral decor are stunning. Service: 5/5 It is an order then sit down establishment. There is great attention to their dessert. I saw them heat up a knife just to cleanly cut the cake. The food service however did take some time to come out.

    One of the absolute best Cake / Dessert cafe in San Diego hands down. Over the last couple of years…read moreI've always enjoyed the same cake The Ivoiry Royal with Raspberry and Vanilla Bean sauce that are a perfect complement to this cake ... Ok I can't stop praising this cake . My disappointment was : On this Sunday we made the trip Downtown from Eastlake and they had the cake in the display I was a happy camper TILL THEY SAID ONLY THE WHOLE CAKE IS FOR SALE WHEN I ASKED FOR A SLICE !!! Extremely Disappointed Settled for a Shangri-La slice only to regret it. It was good but it's no Ivoire Royal .

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    Pappalecco

    4.3(3.1k reviews)
    5.1 mi•Little Italy
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    Absolutely amazing! That was the first thought that came to mind after my first bite of the…read morecroissant and my first spoonful of gelato. Alex helped me choose my gelato flavors, and she was so patient, friendly, and kind. There were so many different gelato and sorbet flavors to choose from that it was honestly hard to pick! The moment I tasted them, I felt like I was back in Italy. The flavors were rich, layered, and complex--you could actually taste the different ingredients, rather than just tasting sugar like you sometimes do at other places. Everything was so delicious and thoughtfully made. Definitely a place I'd love to come back to!

    A cute authentic Italian neighborhood cafe in Little Italy serving coffee, treats, gelato, and…read morepaninis. My friends and I were just looking to get a coffee in Little Italy, but when we walked in and saw all the delicious treats we had to try something else as well. I ordered a latte and neglected to tell them it was for here so I was given a paper cup, but they give real cups if you ask. The latte was good, and my friend bought a kitchen sink type cookie with chocolate, coconut, and macadamia nuts. It was warm and gooey good! Another friend tried the gelato and said it was very good. There are a few tables inside and tables out in front outside. We sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful San Diego weather. The decor and tables definitely gives you an old school Italian neighborhood vibe with Italian markets right next door. If I am in the neighborhood again, I would definitely come back here to try the gelato and/or a piece of an excellent looking lemon pie bar I spotted.

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    Solunto Ristorante & Bakery

    4.0(1.2k reviews)
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    This review is for their Bakery part. After dining nearby my wife and I decided to make a quick…read morevisit here in Solunto Bakery. My wife chose a Carrot cake and I had the Canoli. The Canoli was pretty good but my wife didn't like the Carrot cake , i tasted it and all I could taste was the icing and the Carrot part I could barely taste it. They have Plenty of selection for pastries and dessert, but a very small seating area for their Bakery, so this is mostly like good for a grab-and-go. The other half of this place is their actual Italian restaurant, with half indoor seating and outdoor seating . This spot is always a good spot to get Pastries, Ice cream and more desserts.

    Positive: food was great. For me, portions of the protein are small so that sucks but can't argue…read morewith the quality. We both liked our dishes a lot. The outdoor seating was nice. It was a warm day but we got there at 5:15pm and the sun was starting to go behind the downtown buildings. Negative: service. It seems if you are a regular, like the two tables near us, they chat it up and talk about how things are. If you aren't a regular, they just quickly come by and say "anything else?" the two times they came by. Im a huge water drinker so the carafe they brought only refilled our cups once. Never got another one until we were done and they came by asking about dessert. They weren't busy by any stretch on a Tuesday evening but apparently the frequent customers either tip really well or they prefer familiar faces. I assume the latter. So, I mean the food itself was great but service was not good. I mean we went when it was slow too and the host was talking it up with a frequent customer also asking about the changes recently to parking in their area nearby.... So, it puts this review as a 3/5.

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    Nonna + Zucchero

    4.1(581 reviews)
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    Our family dinner at Nonna's was great! Was trying to decide which place to go in Little Italy on a…read moreSaturday night with kids and no reservations without feeling under dressed. So we decided on Nonna's for their variety of pastas and pizza. The evening was packed with people up and down the streets. However, when we arrived at Nonna's we only had to wait no more than a couple of minutes before being seated. We thought most italian places would provide some sort of complimentary bread, but this place did not. We ended up ordering the Carbonara, Fusilli Alla Vodka, Pappardelle, and Salsiccia pizza. Each were fantastic, but the family really enjoyed the Fusilli and the Pappardelle the most! The short rib meat was extremely tender and flavorful. Portions were a little smaller than expected, but it was enough to feed each of us with a couple slices of pizza to spare. Ambiance was nice and the staff was great. A drink we ordered was forgotten, but it's understandable since it was quite busy. Overall, great experience and glad we ended up at Nonna's even though it wasn't part of the batch of recommendations provided online. (Sorry forgot to take photos as we were so hungry and didn't realize it until after we ate!)

    Food: - fungi pasta: 7.5/10, strong mushroom flavor…read more - carbonara: 5.7/10, too much sauce and noodles were overcooked - lemon meringue cheesecake + Sicilian cannoli: super authentic cannoli, cheesecake was good but nothing special Service: - hostess was not friendly - they ran out of white peach Italian soda but instead of asking what other flavor we would prefer, they just brought out a vanilla Italian soda - ordering took forever but once our food was in, it came out in less than 10 min Ambiance: - outdoor seating Skip Barbusa (sister restaurant) and come here instead, at least there is better dessert

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