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    Small World Restaurant

    4.4 (694 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    SMALL WORLD RESTAURANT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Nicole S.

    This place was good!!! You go in and place your order near the door. You get your drink and you pay after. It allows you to order more food. Well that what we did. The workers, I am guessing it is a family owned spot, are nice and knowledgeable. There was a great selection of drinks. I mistakenly got a Greek salad and forgot to get the lamb on it. They brought me a side. My husband got the gyro with lamb. The pits bread is soft and warm. Very delicious. The Kalamata olives in my salad were soooo good. The entire experience was great. We got some people watching in from the window. A time was had. Not to mentioned the family pics on the wall, included one that looked exactly like my brother.

    Traditional Lamb Gyro and  Falafel pita

    Very good Greek lamb gyro. The pita was very fresh kind of chubby and the meat was very well seasoned Service is self serve, restaurant is small and dated

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    Giselle M.

    Wow! This restaurant may not "fit in" among the flashy, posh, or bougie restaurants in Napa, but what they do incredibly well is serve flavorful, authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine that just hits the spot! As vegan athletes, we also appreciate their vegan and vegetarian options, which is surprisingly hard to find in Napa! It's very casual, has lots of interesting and quirky decor and knick-knacks, and the food is oh so delicious! Here's what my hubby and I ordered: *Falafel Platter *Grilled Mushroom Pita Both so tasty and made with super fresh ingredients! Great dinner and friendly service here before heading out to the Napa Lighted Art Festival a few weeks ago! We'll definitely be back!

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    Kevin T.

    True to their name, Small World Restaurant is a cute little casual eatery. Service is kind and welcoming, but can slow when they get super busy during peak meal hours. Seems to be quite the local favorite and a good amount of parking nearby. Generally very positive thoughts on the food quality, though much less on the spicy heat and more on the veggies in the platters. Pita and platters have the same fresh veggies and composition with hot sauce and ranch. Not quite heavily spiced as other meditteranean spots but very tasty. On the plus, their pita is very fresh and remarkably chewy. Greek fries were fantastic, just enough feta cheese with drizzle of olive oil and touch of salt on top of super crispy fries. Aromatic and crispy without being too greasy. Fried goodies are top notch, falafel was tasty and moist on the interior, chicken schnitzel had solid batter to it.

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    Shea L.

    Small world has been a staple my entire life! The hummus platter and fried zucchini are my go to but everything is seriously amazing! Staff is always friendly and the quality never slips!

    Lamb and beef Shawarma with fresh veggies
    M M.

    It's located in downtown Napa. It's a gem. I had lamb beef Shawarma with fresh veggies. It was a good quantity. Sandwich was very very good visit this place when you visit Napa.

    Ashley B.

    I recently stopped in during a work trip to Napa on the suggestion of a friend who used to live in town. While it's right downtown, it's easy to miss being on a side street, but it is DEFINITELY worth a stop! When you enter the restaurant you'll be greeted with the swirling smell of spices while the kitchen staff chat away in their native language--always a good sign that you're getting something truly authentic! I opted for the falafel and fries. Y'all, I'd FORGOTTEN how AMAZING Falafel can be! Apparently I've gotten too used to frozen, fried, hard balls of spice and was thrilled at the tender, crisp falafel I was served here. Bursting with flavor, perfectly seasoned, I was so happy and nearly licked my plate clean. You truly feel the love in the food here. I will absolutely make this a stop in the future!

    Falafel Platter (about $18) comes with 2 pita halves (not pictured)
    Tracey A.

    Currently sporting an overall yelp rating of 4.4 stars out of 5, perhaps I expected too much from Small World Restaurant. I knew the place was a casual cafe but not until inside did I realize it was one where you order off a wall-mounted menu and pay at the register. This is not a ding, just indicative of a much more casual place than I'd expected. Beer, wine, Greek Fries (about $9) and a Falafel Platter (about $18) were shared between my party of 2. All tasty enough, but the Falafel Platter (served with two pitas halves) is comprised of 5 falafel, hummus, a dollop of Baba Gunnooch (sic), and an overwhelming volume of raw vegetables that I barely knew what to do with. Looking around, I noticed the same heap of raw vegetables inside each pita order as well. For me, the volume would've proved as excessive on the pita as it was on the platter. As someone who is generally adoring of Mediterranean fare I was surprised that I didn't harbor more affection towards Small World's offerings. It's always laudable that Napa's downtown continues to have a handful of places that aren't so upscale as to be exclusionary but I'd probably try somewhere else on a return visit to the area. I simply wanted more of the goodies and less of the greens.

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    John G.

    Just had the lamb Gyro. Was debating between that and the beef and lamb shawarma. Will get shawarma next time as gyro was outstanding. Guys here were great and gyro was tasty. Will be back! Too add.. 6 beers on tap adds to the place!!!

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    Maria R.

    You can tell this is a local favorite. All the food was fresh and hot. The sauces were flavorful and the red vinegar one was my personal favorite. The service was great and there was a friendly family vibe. The only thing I wished was a more hearty portion of fries for the price point. The pic is exactly what was served.

    Chicken schnitzel pita

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    13 years ago

    We had the lamb platter and fish pita. They are ok. Nothing great. Price is anywhere from $10-12. Simple place but clean. Friendly staff.

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    7 years ago

    Yooooooo this place was THE BOMB DIGGITY. Small. Good. Relatively cheap with a good location. Can't go wrong here.

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    12 years ago

    Pretty good gyros. Staff is friendly. Small dine in area. Call in to go. Good for the price.

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    15 years ago

    2 words- Lamb Pita. Delish. Consistent. So good. Love this place so much!!

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    9 years ago

    The falafel sandwich is amazing and the service great. It's busy, but that's what you get for good food.

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    12 years ago

    I don't care if they're open every other day, this place rocks and I've come to love it.

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    11 years ago

    Very good food, clean environment, looks family owned and run. Staff were very nice- food was good not great but prices were reasonable

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    8 years ago

    Tasty Mediterranean food. Very casual self serve set up Nothing fancy but food was great and good value

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    14 years ago

    The food was great! You must try the zucchini sticks!! The service is very friendly and accommodating! I will be going back here very soon!

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    13 years ago

    We love small world-inexpensive good food-always hits the spot!

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    13 years ago

    Great food, good prices, and nice customer service. Pita sandwiches are de-lish!

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    12 years ago

    One of my favs! The chicken salad with ranch and hot sauce...bomb! I wish I lived or worked closer... I'd eat here daily.

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    9 years ago

    Great choice, especially if you're looking for some delicious and healthy vegetarian options! Food is amazing!

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    Lamb gyro was AMAZING. Fresh brewed iced tea and be sure to take advantage of the appetizer bar. Truly a one stop shop and delicious.

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    Is it kosher?

    Not sure if it is kosher. But most of the dishes are halal which I recall may be acceptable as kosher

    Does your pita bread contain any milk or egg ingredients?

    Hi! Their pita is vegan-friendly!

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    Stopped by for a pita pocket with falafel and fried eggplant and it really hit the spot…read more The falafel was crispy on the outside and soft inside, not dry at all which is always the risk. The fried eggplant added a really nice flavor and texture, super soft and perfectly cooked. Everything together in the pita just worked. Fresh veggies, good sauces, and a solid balance without being too heavy. Portion was generous and filling. You can tell they're using fresh ingredients and putting some care into it, not just throwing it together. Nothing fancy, just really good, satisfying food. Definitely coming back for this again.

    This is a little take-out counter on Ralston. You can order your food ahead and the pick up…read more 1. Falafelle combo. This is a generously-sized combination plate with 6 falafel balls, hummus, tabbouleh, 2 dolmas, cabbage, beets, sauerkraut, roasted red bell peppers, salad, pickled turnips, sumac onions, pickled cucumbers, mild banana peppers, garbanzo beans, $16.45 total if you add pita, additional $1.25 to add baba ghannouj. The baba ghannouj is excellent and can be added as a topping (or order separately). The falafel and hummus are good (although the hummus starts to feel a little rich if you eat a lot of it. The beets are good. I should probably ask them to skip the tabbouleh, sauerkraut, and pickles next time because I don't eat those. This plate alone, along with pita bread, was enough to fill my 2 kids and me up. 2.Falafel salad, $18. 6 falafel balls with fattoush salad. This was very good! Dressed with just the right amount of tasty dressing. Good combination of a light-feeling salad with the heftier falafel. This dish alone was probably enough for myself and 1 kid. 3. Mango milk, $5.50. Delicious. Similar to a mango lassi but made with milk instead of yogurt, so it feels a bit lighter. The three of use shared this. Parking available in adjacent lots or on streets.

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