I went to Safta's brunch with my family, and I was skeptical that it was a buffet, but I'm so happy…read moreit was. The buffet allowed me to try everything - and it's nothing like what you're picturing. There was constantly warm, fresh pita to try the hummus, whipped feta and tabbouleh. There was constantly fresh fruit out with honey yogurt that was to die for. While there was a ton of meats and cheeses to try from, the star of the show was the falafel. You can't miss trying it, it was the best falafel I've ever had. The vibes were great for brunch, and I highly recommend going for buffet style if you want to try a bunch of things on the menu.

No wonder this place is hard to get a reservation at and Michelin recognized. It is stellar!…read more The hotel it's in also has nice vibes. The restaurant has this nice open feeling to it with a full bar (you can order off the full menu if a solo or pair dining) and then plenty of tables. I recommend coming with a larger group if you can so you can try lots of things. Servers are nice and attentive. Obviously you have to try various hummus plates. The foraged mushroom and brussels sprouts were my favorite. I especially loved the jalapenos on the brussels sprouts one. The hummus itself was creamy and rich and the pita they bring is warm and fresh. The tabbouleh was fine but nothing spectacular and it says it has avocado in it but I didn't detect it. I love muhammara and theirs did not disappoint. The pickled vegetables were nice but I also love pickled anything. Absolutely make sure to get the bright green falafels. Probably my favorite of the night. Perfectly crispy exterior with a soft warm center that I'd eat over and over again. We ordered the duck but I was quite full so did not taste it. The only reason I'm giving 4/5 stars is the scallops were incredibly underwhelming and quite bland. The scallops themselves were cooked fine but no flavor and the pomegranate sauce didn't add much. There desserts were also just so-so.

I've eaten here several times, but had not been in for awhile. I brought a friend. This is a…read morefamily-run business. The space is basic, but comfortable. The staff is very welcoming and helpful. The food is fantastic and the portions are generous. Prices are very reasonable. We shared the Baba Ganoush to start. This is pureed, baked eggplant. Here tahini and pomegranate molasses were added. I am not a big eggplant fan, but this was phenomenal. The presentation was gorgeous with the puree spread out beautifully on a large dish, topped with olives, paprika, parsley, and a very generous dollop of delicious olive oil. An outstanding version of this dish. We received a large plate of very fresh pita triangles to go with the baba ganoush. These were great. We definitely used them to scrape every speck of eggplant off that platter! We both ordered the Gyro Plate. The gyro meat was very authentic, extremely tender, and very flavorful. The plate included a large tower of savory rice, a rich tzatziki sauce, a nice side of silky hummus, some pickled vegetables, and more pita. Another delicious offering and a huge portion. We also had soup as the entrees come with soup or salad. My friend tried the lentil soup and said it was flavorful and tasty. I had the tomato soup which was hardy and richly-flavored. This was a great meal. There's a pastry case with a choice of many Middle Eastern desserts. My friend selected several to take home and we staggered out of the restaurant with lots of leftovers that will make a delightful lunch tomorrow. A wonderful experience.

We ordered through DoorDash while staying at a local hotel. We got the chicken kabobs and the…read moreflavor was ok but the chicken was dry. It comes with The house salad with Greek dressing and there was also hummus included. Overall I'd give that meal a 2.5/5. We also ordered chicken shawarma plate and rate it the same. This is my favorite type of food but this place was mediocre. I'm not sure if they were having an off day because it was my first experience here.

Yummy dinner here last night before a show. We made a 5:00 reservation, showed up a few minutes…read morebefore, and may have been the first restaurant patrons of the night. Many more had shown up here before we left, however. As it was happy hour, we tried three different appetizers: falafel with hummus, dolmas, and harissa carrots. All were delicious and ended up being rather filling. My wife and I both had the lamb gyros, while my daughter had the chicken shawarma. While the dishes didn't appear to be a huge amount of food, they ended up being plenty. Everything had really nice flavor. As it was my wife's birthday, she got the free baklava for dessert. My daughter and I both thought it was fantastic...maybe one of the better baklavas we've had in a long time. My wife thought it was fine but has had other versions she'd liked better. Service was quick and strong from the start. All food came out surprisingly fast. We'd come here again if on/near Tennyson Street and in the mood for a good Mediterranean experience.

This place is DELICIOUS and BEAUTIFUL. I got the gyro plate and my friend got a falafel sandwich,…read moreand together we paid about $38 + tip for our meals. The only reason this isn't 5 stars is because the price differential between these two items is about $5 and instead of itemizing our receipts, our waiter just split it in two, overcharging my friend and undercharging me. It seemed very incongruent to the rest of our otherwise excellent experience here.

This is definitely about to be a new staple restaurant for me, the chicken shawarma was amazing!…read moreThe dining area is really pretty with the plants and water fountain as well

Maria was our server she was awesome, and the food came out to our tables super quick-The fried…read more Cheese was the garlic sauce 12/10. Went with my sister and we had a wonderful time the lighting and the plants were a nice touch definitely good for a week day / or weekend dinner!

How do I even start. From the very beginning the atmosphere is so welcoming, Chris, our host,…read moreimmediately started genuine conversation with us and made us feel at home from the start. Our server Zeke was so attentive and never left us waiting. No joke we never had to wait for anything. The food was pipping hot and everything was served so quickly. The food was 10/10, i've never eaten anything better than this menu. We ordered almost everything and shared it all, definitely get the hummus, labneh, the tahini caesar, and the half chicken. absolutely divine. cannot recommend this place enough.

Well that was amazingly delicious! My wife and I loved the food here. We're both big fans of middle…read moreeastern/mediterranean food and this was some of the best in Denver hands down. The flavor on everything is elevated and fresh!! We had hummus w/pita, falafel, and fries to start. Amazing falafel! Perfectly crispy outside and pillowy inside. For entrees, I had the lamb gyro which was one of the best I've had. The lamb is perfection and they wrap it in a roti instead of pita which was absolutely the move! The house-made pickled veggies served with it were amazing as well and really balanced the nice waiting of the lamb gyro. My wife got the Caesar salad with chicken Shawarma. That was Incredible as well! Try a side of the Harrissa in the zhug sauces to add a little fresh heat! The restaurant has great ambience with some Moroccan type vibes and a great patio. There is a 20% service charge automatically added to every check which is what it is. But for this level of flavor, it's worth it plus tip!

We usually get the felafel sandwiches which are quite authentic and good for Denver…read more I like being able to choose all the ingredients as they assemble it in front of you. And specify how spicy. Having squeeze bottles of amba and tehina for the table is also nice. But I especially appreciate how friendly and helpful the employees are!

Went in thinking, by the name its an authentic Mideastern Eatery, only to find out it's not so,…read morealthough the place seems clean, The Flafel was over fried in an old oil, Hummus tated came stright out of a can, chunky not smooth, bread microwaved but soft, it was neither flat, like Greek Pita, nore Pocket Pita like everywhere else in Mideast. Their dishes is what I would say is their interpretation of Mediterranian food NOT as authentic as one would expect a Greek, Turkish, Lebanese, Palestinian...etc. Hence why I was somewhat disappointed.

Great food, great service, great pricing Super not fancy,…read morebut great hole in the wall Awesome place in a cute neighborhood

Went here on a Saturday afternoon and there was thankfully easy prime street parking. The…read morerestaurant is small, but plenty of seating and outdoors as well. You know the place is legit with the amount of chicken they are roasting up! I got their #2 with chicken and chimichurri sauce. Super tasty, all ingredients fresh. If you're in the neighborhood, you can't skip on this spot!

BEST food in Denver, both me & my boyfriend agreed after our recent dinner there. Every single…read moreplate was outstanding so it's hard to choose which one was our favorite but you at least need to get: the lemon bucatini, mushroom small plate, and the NY strip. Need to add that service was incredible. Chef James, Brandon, and Billy wowed us and felt like friends by the end. We're also picky about restaurant lighting (LOL), and the lighting & vibe were perfection. Going back ASAP!

My friend and I found Corsica because we had been waiting at a nearby tapas restaurant and realized…read morethat it was going to take forever. So thanks to a Yelp search, we ended up at Corsica. It was pretty busy on a Friday night, but we were told that a few customers did not show for their reservation so we lucked out. The hostess was friendly and gave us the option of a booth or the bar. We chose the bar. Corsica has almost what I would call a modernized vintage decor, with high ceilings, brick walls, and interesting light fixtures. It was kind of a stylish warehouse. Upon being seated, we were greeted right away by the bartender who took our drink orders. I chose the Wolfpack, a salty and sweet bourbon cocktail, and my friend chose the Tiki Baby, a tequila cocktail with fruit flavors. Both were delicious and meticulously made. We ordered about four tapas to start with. They honestly came out almost too quickly, which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but they came out even before out cocktails were prepared. They did get one of our items wrong, but corrected it by allowing us to keep it at no charge. The food was great, but I liked some items more than others. The stuffed dates were probably my favorite. I was slightly disappointed in the caulini, as it is wasn't as flavorful as I would have liked. Despite the food coming out quickly, we didn't feel rushed at all. We sat for a long time, and ordered more drinks, and a couple more tapas. I felt very European, as we ended out meal with wine and cheese. All in all, I very much enjoyed my meal at Corsica and would definitely go again.

We loved this place!…read more We came about a half hour before closing, and, despite the late hour, felt that we still received friendly service and fresh food. The hummus be shawarma was excellent and great for those who love hummus, but probably won't be able to finish a full hummus appetizer. I love having zaatar pie and cheese pie any where it's offered. Overall, I would say this is an excellent choice for a Mediterranean meal out. I'm on the fence between 4 and 5 stars, but regardless I think this is a great spot.

The quality of the food they serve here simply cannot be ignored despite the fact that the serve…read moreisn't super good. It was a quick pick up order I needed to place before I headed out to my side hustle. I didn't have the luxury of spending a lot of time so I was hoping for a quick service. Fortunately for me, that's what I got. The employee who assisted me was a bit too nonchalant (wish he was a bit more courteous and welcoming). I called it "decent but nothing more. The food, however, was near excellent. I got me the Chicken Shawarma and this dish was simply more than delightful. The salad was dressed with a pleasantly tasting dressing, the hummus was as creamy as it could get, the rice was well cooked with the perfect moisture, and the chicken was well seasoned but not salty. This is/was easily one of the best Chicken Shawarma I've had in recent years is no way near an exaggeration. I could easily eat this dish two or three days in a row without getting tired of it. This place has a high-end restaurant feel. The two huge Turkish-looking lightings on the ceiling are quite eye-catching. It has an open kitchen concept where we can observe the kitchen staff cooking and yet it's never smoky or filled with all kinds of cooking smells. They must have a good ventilation system. I will definitely return to it when I "CRAVE" Mediterranean food.

Amira is located on a strip mall next to several other places. There is parking right out front…read more You order at the counter and then seat yourself. We got the grape leaves, baba ghanoush, and meat combo plate. The grape leaves were (3/5) because i liked how vinegary they were but the rice was a tad overcooked and I found a hair rolled in one of mine....... Baba (4.5/5) because it had a great flavor! Meat combo (3.8/5) because the chicken was a bit hard and dry but the lamb kebab was good and so were all the sides it comes with. The chicken just didn't quite have the charcoal flavor that i love. Overall, I'd consider coming back because i love supporting small, local, businesses. But our total was quite pricey to find a hair in the food and for hard chicken.

Wow - so impressed with the chicken shawarma plate! Very flavor chicken, charred peppers and…read moretomatoes were perfect and the dips were better than expected. A new favorite.