Wow really enjoyed lunch here. The restaurant is a little off the beaten path, but worth the trip…read more It is located in Hilliard and about 15 minutes from downtown Columbus. We started with the next appetizer plate. You get to try a little bit of everything, but my favorite was the dolmas. The hummus and Baba are both incredible. I couldn't get enough of it and used it on my entrées as well. For entrées, we ordered chicken biryani and tandoori beef kabob bbq. Everything was extremely flavorful and well prepared. My favorite dish was the beef kabob which I didn't expect! Enjoyed the chicken biryani but do wish the chicken came without bones. Definitely would return and recommend this place for a unique menu. It's not typical that you would be able to order Moroccan and Pakistani food at one restaurant!

Everything was stellar about this place. I went to get takeout and the Moroccan owner who greeted…read moreme when I arrived at the restaurant was super nice and welcoming. He told another customer "I want you to have the best customer experience" and he even showed me his clay oven where they bake their naan (see picture). He even asked he where I was from and talked about what made each of their dishes great. It is clear that he and his co-owner (the Pakistaani chef) are proud of their restaurant and their food. He promised that the food would be delicious and in describing each item, he set the bar quite high for me! Driving home was torture as the aromas of the food were so tempting. But then when we finally dug into the meal, we were blown away. Everything we ordered was great; the palak paneer, the Pakistani whole chicken (great deal and takes 45 minutes to make), the baba ghanoush. I would highlight the daal lentil which was freshly made and a bit spicy and full of flavor which we loved. The naan is generous in serving and airy. And for me the best thing was the lamb tagine. I had an awesome tagine years ago in France at a Moroccan restaurant that was so tender, the meat just melted in my mouth. This dish came close to that memory, with a generous serving of dates covered in sesame, complementing the flavor of the lamb. It will be hard for me not to get this dish every time. I cannot recommend this restaurant more. This has been one of the best meals I've had here in Columbus in the last few months. Between the friendly staff and the excellent food, it is definitely worth a try.

Authentic Moroccan cuisine in the heart of Columbus. Tajine House is one of the many food vendors…read morelocated inside the North Market. The chicken tajine is expertly seasoned. Get it over a bed of fluffy turmeric basmati rice or pillowy couscous. There are many fantastic cold salad sides. It's always hard to pick just two! If you aren't quite sure, the wait-staff is patient and willing to give a small tasting sample. Your meal is wrapped to-go. Take it with you or head upstairs to the seating area.

My Yelp CM from out west saw that I was here and recommended this stand…read more As usual he got it right. The food here was incredible. Today we tried the Chicken Tajine and the Paella, which came with Couscous, rice and a Beet Salad. Turns out I'm a fan of the Moroccan cuisine! The staff were super, too! Very friendly and patient. I guess it's easy to tell if someone has never been here. They made me feel like a regular. From now on I will be. They are also great about letting you sample. It would be terrible to buy a huge helping and not like it (I've tasted most everything and don't think it possible). 08/24

Amazing food, service was excellent and it seems like we came at a good quiet time! Tried the…read moreBaklava for dessert and was the best I've ever had Sara was our waitress and was extremely helpful and kind. Would definitely recommend stopping here whether you live in the area or are just passing through

Nice staff; very good food & Lebanese coffee. Do not recommend the Baklava though…read more Not crowded; not rushed. A very comfortable and tasty experience.

Everything is awesome I would go here again and again. Come here for hookah. I can't exaggerate how…read moregood it is !!!!

I had the most disgraceful sandwich. Had I made this sandwich I would feel compelled to restore…read morehonor to my family. This "Chicken Shwarma", shown on paper to be just that, was essentially a sub bun panini with cubed chicken and white american cheese inside served on a foam plate with potato chips. It's a high school cafeteria affair. The hookah was decent but they had me dropping stacks while they buffer music on YouTube with ads and skress about credit card charges. Pass.

Delicious, authentic, fresh, fast...always hits the spot. Ambiance is relaxed casual, tables are…read moredown and dirty, but family style, perfect for any groups small or large, and even for a date night, pro tip if date goes well, can grab ice cream right down the street at Jeni's, and if the date doesn't go well, you can ditch your date after dinner...and go have ice cream at Jeni's

I stopped in for carryout one night on the way home. It is an order-at-the-counter type place,…read morewith lots of seating in the dining area. There was a photo of a barramundi entree that looked good, so I ordered that. I also got a chicken shawarma entree. The entrees come with rice & side salad. I also ordered a fried cauliflower side. After unpacking my bag at home, I found 5 pieces of pita bread with extra garlic sauce. It is whipped and very garlicky. I didn't like it and couldn't eat it. They had plastic lidded cups of fresh juices on ice for around $7. They are closed on Tuesdays. They do not serve alcohol. I thought the food was good, and portioned well. They are a bit pricey, but the food tasted fresh.

This place was very good. Loved the flavors together and the staff was very friendly. Clean…read morerestaurant as well I would come back

The restaurant was very clean and inviting with huge clean windows as I entered the location. The…read morestaff was enthusiastic and ready to help, as this was my first time visiting. I grabbed a pita with Greek chicken and different toppings and well it's amazing to the taste. The pita was light and warm.

The food was absolutely delicious. Food was served quickly and the service was delightful. Really…read moreenjoyed the relaxed outdoor seating which was a plus.

We have eaten Take Out here twice in the last 3 weeks. The food was spectacular! I had heard about…read moreLavash from our pharmacist at Kroger who is Palestinian. I asked her where I go could get good Palestinian food and she suggested trying Lavash. I was expecting a small family restaurant, but Lavash is a large restaurant that apparently does a lot of catering also. My wife and I love Middle Eastern food and I can't recommend this restaurant highly enough. The Friday Special, Lamb Mencef was delicious and could easily feed a family of four, with several sides also. Basically it is large pieces of Lamb and lots of yellow rice, and a wonderful sauce, so you need to order (or make) side dishes too. We both are in our late 70's and no longer have large appetites, so this dish lasted through several meals. We both are from the Midwest and lamb is rarely on menus here in America, and the lamb on this dish is about as good as it gets. Very mild and not dried out. Thanks for the recommendation, Summer!

The food was fresh and excellent. The service was friendly and attentive…read more .......................................................................................... ..........................................................................................

My go to restaurant for healthy Mediterranean dishes. And…read moretalk about fast service, literally five minutes and it's time to chow down. My favorite is the grilled chicken rice bowl.... And you will never find any fat or gristle as they meticulously trim, grill, season and boom... perfection every single time! And that creamy Taziki sauce since my taste buds into overdrive. Love the friendly staff and spotless restaurant.

It has been a few years since I was first here. Stopped by again with my husband and enjoyed it…read morevery much. I got the chicken kofta and he got the beef shawarma. Both were very good. The fruity carbonated drinks (Freez?) are REALLY good!

This is a great option for a quick, healthy meal if you're in the area. You grab a menu upon…read moreentering and then order at the counter. All utensils and plates and water are serve-yourself near the door. At lunchtime on a warm Saturday in spring they had a steady trickle of guests coming in. The person who took our order thanked us for supporting them. Food was quick and very fresh. I had 1/2 tabbouleh salad and za'atar French fries. The tabbouleh is more heavy on the greens than the grain which was a refreshing change to me. It was dressed in a bright, fresh lemony dressing. More than I could eat in one sitting. The French fries are maybe dipped in batter and fried. I'm not sure. But they are super crispy on the outside and fluffy inside - delicious. The ambiance is casual with various TV screens showing different shows and Middle Eastern music playing on the speakers. The interior is simple but warm and inviting with minimal but fun decor. While the prices are a bit higher than I would have expected, I could see myself returning for dinner.

Cafe Istanbul used to be in our regular dining out rotation, but somehow it slipped aside. However,…read morethe location at Easton worked for us on a recent Saturday and were we ever glad it did! We went for lunch and the cool, welcoming interior on a hot summer day set the stage for a delicious meal. We started with the combination appetizer and their wonderful bread. Every item on the plate looked as good as it tasted. I particularly loved the cold eggplant and tomato dish. I had the blackened tilapia with rice and salad. Delicious! I would certainly order this again. My fellow diners had the shrimp and the lamb shank, a weekend special. I tasted both and loved both! I took half of my meal home because the appetizer was so substantial and my tilapia was a very generous serving. The wait staff were warm and friendly, but not intrusive, making Cafe Istanbul a very comfortable place. So glad we circled back to an old favorite! Menu last weekend,

Heard rave reviews about this place so I was excited to go. Busy dinner as many of the tables were…read morefilled. Our server seemed in a rush to take our order but in a polite way. I got the Baba Ganoush and the Chicken Kabab. I thought it was strange the Baba Ganoush did not come with pita bread or chips. It also was a tad on the watery side. The Chicken Kebab entree I enjoyed the kebab but not the rice. I wish I would have gotten more veggies than the rice. Baklava was okay more dry than I would have liked. Maybe I'm a hard critic but I thought this wasn't the best representation of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine.