I had an amazing dining experience at Safta!…read more The wine list is well curated, both the BTG and bottle list was impressive. We chose an Areni wine, the Yacobian Hobbs. I was excited to try after watching a documentary on the Somm channel about that specific winemaker. The wine was delicious. Additionally, I was so happy to see small boutique wine from the Santa Barbara area like Amevive and A Tribute to Grace. Our server Yvonne guided our menu choices thoughtfully and enhanced our experience with excellent service. We started with watermelon feta salad with baby cilantro, walnuts, and harissa oil. The watermelon was cool, sweet, and crisp and the flavors balanced perfectly. If you are a pickle lover you must get the pickles. I think I will be dreaming of them. The pickled cabbage, okra, califlower and snap peas were just the best! The pitas were puffy, but not hollow, and warm. There was also an olive oil dipping sauce that complemented everything. Star of the show for me was the forgaged mushrooms and hummus. These were the most delicious mushrooms and snoothest hummus I have ever experienced, and I think there might be magicians in the kitchen. Our other dishes were cabbage and eggplant. Both taste explosions, done masterfully with a sauce, color and texture. This food is truly incredible, highly recommend. I am in Denver for work, anytime I travel back to Denver I will for sure return to Safta.

Okay, THIS place is worth writing about. I love Brussels sprouts, and I highly recommend the…read moreBrussels with hummus, whipped feta, falafel, and a bunch of the little saucy dishes to mix, dip, and try together. Everything feels meant to be explored rather than just eaten. And the passion fruit pavlova? Absolutely get it. I am NOT a soda kind of gal, but the strawberry cardamom soda was the exception. So unexpected, refreshing, and delicious. This isn't just a place to grab something to eat--it's an experience. Go hungry, order a bunch of things, share everything, and experiment. Definitely a must-try.

I have never had Lebanese food before. The meat was tender and the seasonings were delicious. The…read moreatmosphere was so welcoming. The service was fast and everyone was so nice.

I really wanted to like this place, but unfortunately it was a disappointment…read more The highlights were the lentil soup and the hummus. Both were fresh, flavorful, and the portion sizes were generous. Unfortunately, everything else missed the mark. The chicken kebabs had an unexpected sweetness that just didn't work for me. The side salad looked wilted and didn't seem very fresh, and even the dressing was overly sweet. The rice was bland and had almost no flavor. The biggest letdown was the garlic sauce--it tasted like it was made with mayonnaise instead of a traditional garlic sauce, and I found it unpleasant. The overall atmosphere didn't help. The restaurant didn't seem particularly clean, the décor and ambiance felt like they had been thrown together, and the employees came across as disconnected rather than welcoming or engaged. I can easily overlook a place that's been put together on a budget if the food is outstanding, but in this case, it simply wasn't. Aside from the lentil soup and hummus, I didn't enjoy the meal. Based on my experience, I wouldn't recommend this restaurant.

Fresh ingredients and a great atmosphere! Be sure to show up with an appetite because the portions…read moreare large! The beet salad had oranges and arugula with homemade dressing! Scrumptious! The parking is street parking so plan to walk a bit. Lots of seating for intimate or large groups. Nice decor. Friendly staff and happy hour 11-2 then again in the evening. I'd say you could even show up for a birthday meal.. I did!

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.

Food was delicious, service was amazing, and restrooms were exceptionally clean! All around great…read moreexperience!

I have to start out my review by mentioning that I was in University Hills the other week for the…read morefirst time in a long time and was excited to try one of the middle eastern restaurants down there (in lieu of Damascus, my former go-to in the area). I won't say which, but boy, was it a letdown. The falafel were like little hockey pucks and the pita were like cardboard, flat and stale-tasting. I didn't think you could screw up pita. Only the hummus was passable. All this to say that I have been SPOILED by moving within walking distance of the Byblos in Alamo Placita, which is where a little taco place used to be. It's in a sweet little spot with patio seating on the corner of 4th and Corona, but the draw is really the food. I can't vouch for the meat dishes as a vegan, but WOW is their pita soft, fresh and flavorful, and they replenish it readily. Their hummus is excellent, their baba ghanoush is the best I've had since leaving the greater Boston area (with its abundance of outstanding ethnic restaurants) and the eggplant moussaka is fantastic. Plus they put this fully vegan cream dressing on the garden salad that is out of this world. Byblos has completely ruined me for a lot of other restaurants. As I'm writing this I think I've talked myself into going there for lunch!

Ash'Kara is always at the top of my list when I'm craving incredible Mediterranean food. The food…read moreand service is truly top notch, and every dish is packed with amazing flavor. To start, the hummus, pita, and htipiti are a must, obviously! And the za'atar-spiced fries are seriously addicting -- I could eat an entire order myself. Both salads are fantastic and are the perfect addition to the meal. But for the main course... DO NOT leave without ordering the za'atar roasted chicken, bavette steak, and wood-fired carrots. You will be missing out if you do! Every single time we've gone, everything has been cooked to absolute perfection, and the flavors are immaculate. Honestly, I'd lick my plate clean.

Pleasantly surprised that our experience turned out better than we thought it would. A few of our…read morefriends mentioned not liking the food or their experience but we decided to dine here and brought parents. We got a few drinks and placed an order for apps and mains together since it would be easier. And normally you would expect drinks would come first followed by apps and then mains. We got the apps, drinks and mains all together which was a bit odd because our table had no more place. Our server did not ask us and we thought it was understood. The lamb kofte, hummus and mandu dumplings were great! Their pita is fresh and piping hot, unlike other pitas I've had which was a big positive! The main dish my mom got was the carrot dish because she is a vegetarian, it was such a lazy dish! Just extra charred carrots on a bed of chickpeas and sauce - I expected more! Everything lamb was grilled to perfection and tasted really good. The falafel was very tasty as well. Stick to meat options if you decide to dine here. I wish they had a few more vegetarian options in the mains. We decided to skip desserts here because they did not sound appetizing at all. Service was alright. FYI - they will add a 20% service charge irrespective of your party size.

Asli Mediterranean Grill is easily one of our favorite Mediterranean restaurants in the Denver…read morearea. The food is always fresh, flavorful, and you can really taste the quality of the ingredients. Everything we've tried has been excellent, portions are generous, and the service is always friendly and welcoming. The ambiance is also a big part of why we like coming here. It feels warm, clean, modern, and comfortable, and it works just as well for a casual lunch as it does for a nice dinner with family or friends. What I really like about Asli is that it feels authentic and consistent. The grilled meats are full of flavor, the sides are fresh, and everything tastes like it was made with care. Asli is definitely one of those local places that deserves more attention. Great food, great service, great atmosphere, and a restaurant we keep coming back to. Highly recommend Asli Mediterranean Grill if you're looking for great Mediterranean food in the Denver area.

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.

Anyone who can get fries that crispy and fluffy, automatically get 5 stars in my book. Carried out,…read moredrove home, saved half in fridge, still pretty crispy. It might be magic. To accompany the magic fries, the entree selection is limited but impactful. The portion size is huge, to help make up for the high price tag. Chicken was super juicy and everything tasted fresh and well-seasoned. I'd say splitting a pita and a fry with two people would easily be enough food. It's counter service. Ambiance inside leaves room for improvement but easily overlooked for really quality food. Limited seating inside but open spots around early dinner time Friday. We took away, but I'd come back to sit down with a bev and one of their tasty-looking desserts.

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!

Never a doubt , always a 5/5. This place rocks. Tapas styles, great wines good service great vibes…read more We usually come here on Sundays - the happy hour is awesome. Half off bottles of wine. Really quite an insane deal because of the large selection they have!! The food is awesome, haven't had a single but I didn't like. The bread is weirdly amazing and we always get it haha. Ricotta is super super good and I love the meatballs

Way better than Barcelona Wine Bar, in my opinion! Corsica had such a great vibe, and the tapas…read morewere SO good. There were plenty of gluten-free options, which I really appreciated, and everything we tried was delicious. The seating also felt much more intimate and comfortable--I could actually hear my friend from across the table lol. It was busy and lively without feeling overwhelming or impossible to get into. The service was probably one of the best parts of the experience. Our waitress was awesome--whoever was serving us on Saturday, 8/15, in the back room. We also got two complimentary dishes from another server/food runner who was the freaking sweetest. I've been to Barcelona several times, and while I still like it, I personally enjoyed Corsica so much more. Better food, great gluten-free options, amazing service, and a really fun, intimate atmosphere. Definitely will be coming back!

I was surprised. I was looking for a local place to have dinner with my wife and we simply couldn't…read morefind anything in the area of Denver we were staying in. So we settled for Crave Mediterranean Grill and I have to say it was a good experience. I didn't fall out of my seat surprised at the food or the ambience. But the service was good and that always matters.

This was a fantastic meal from start to finish. The open kitchen lets you watch the cooks at work,…read morewhich adds a lot to the atmosphere, and the inside has a lively, welcoming vibe that's perfect for a date night. The food really stood out. The lamb kabobs were tender and flavorful, the grape leaves were excellent, and the shrimp appetizer so goooood! Loved the pickled onions as a garnish too!

OMG. This is about the best chicken shawarma I've ever had. It comes with veggies which I…read morenormally don't use but these were prepared fresh and it looked so good I couldn't stop myself. Solid service with a smile. I'll defiantly be back!

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.