Great flavors, great food. The steak sandwich had a lot of meat, super tender and really great flavor; simple, but done well. The poutine had great rosemary & beefy gravy flavor, huge portion for the price. We couldn't stop eating it. Everything was made to order. It's small on the inside, just a couple tables, so good for a quick lunch; great for takeout or to order food for a crowd. read more

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Decided with my cousin recommended we order take out from Talia's Cuzina, a Mediterranean grill. (Note - It does have tables, but it's not not fancy.) He chose his favorite, their Lamb Sliders, which looked great, but I didn't get a chance to try. I selected "The Brisket," a smoked brisket Kaiser Roll sandwich with fresh cabbage, horseradish aioli, and fries. Flavorful! Delicious! I'd order from Talia's again and recommend you check it out! read more

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Casual eatery located on a quiet side street. Parking was difficult; we couldn't find any public spots, so we parked in the restaurant's rear lot, which was designated for other businesses. The operation seemed to be run by two men. 3*The hummus was disappointing--it was simply taken from a packaged container meant for takeout and served as-is in plastic. When asked if we wanted pita bread, we were surprised since hummus typically comes with pita, but here they were charged separately. The hummus contained only olives, chickpeas, and olive oil, with no tahini. 3*The 7-hour lamb sliders featured roasted leg of lamb marinated in Greek spices, topped with goat cheese, roasted red peppers, and tzatziki on mini potato buns, offering an authentic meat flavor. 3*The fresh grilled asparagus was standard and unremarkable. 3*The 7-hour lamb wrap included roasted leg of lamb marinated in Greek spices, wrapped in pita with lettuce, feta cheese, tomato, dill, and tzatziki. It was rather plain, with the meat's original flavor dominating but lacking depth. read more

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Everything was great. From the fish tacos to the lamb wrap. Awesome place. Good job!!

This restaurant lives up to the praise and positive reviews. The food is really wonderful, very fresh ingredients. Had the caprese sandwich with salad. It was so, so good. The service was wonderful - I really appreciated the recommendations and they were spot on. So excited to go back and try more of the menu. read more

Food was extremely delicious, service was awesome, owner was incredibly kind and clearly passionate about serving and cooking food for people. It doesn't appear like much from the outside, but whether you're spending a day in Kensington or a local this place is a real a treat! read more

Talia’s Cuzina - Mediterranean Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

Service is impeccable. Portions are great. Perfect spot to grab and go or sit in. Casual yet food is 5 stars!

Delicious savory food a good prices - a rare combo in the town of Kensington Md Service was prompt and se got large servings. The 3 table seating at area inside was clean as were the seats facing the window . It was a beautiful day so we took the food to local park to eat it read more

We live in the Town of Kensington, so Talia's Cuzina is nearby. When it first opened, we ordered and shared the Mediterranean Flat Bread. It's an opened faced grilled flatbread topped with grilled chicken, diced tomatoes, red onions, Kalamata olives, feta cheese, dill, and horseradish aioli. This dish is so wonderful, that we honestly haven't tried anything else. Just wish it were open on Sunday and/or Monday. We always order carry-out; it's packaged in aluminum pan with a plastic cover and travels very well. It takes about 25 minutes from order to pick up. read more

Tonight I had the Lamb Entree and decided to write a review (photo attached). Talia's is 1-2 miles from our house and it's become our "go to" place. Lots of healthy choices. I've had the Chicken Caprese, Chopped Salad, Brisket Sandwich, Lamb Wrap and Lamb Sliders. Fresh, expertly prepared...nice portions. The dining area is small & minimalist...it's all about the food. Oh yeah, the soup is also excellent...don't see it on the menu. read more

Talia’s Cuzina - Lamb Entree - Mediterranean Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

OMG the food is SO GOOD! My mom and I stopped in a few weekends ago. I've been hearing rave reviews about this place for more than a year from my neighbors, but never quite made it there...which I now regret! We had the lamb wrap and the chicken caprese salad, and also got the poutine fries. The lamp was quite simply...amazing. It was so, so good!! The salad was also amazing - funnily enough, we got on the recommendation of a work friend who just happened to be there at the same time as us. The poutine fries were super tasty but salty - k feel like they would be great "after drinking" fare, although I don't tend to do a lot of bar hopping in Kensington. ;) Anyways, definitely coming back and bringing the whole family! read more

Talia’s Cuzina - Cannot wait to try the poutine! - Mediterranean Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

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I have always enjoyed the food here - the lamb wrap is delish - so I couldn't believe how BAD the portobello mushroom sandwich was and that they actually served it this way: grease-sodden bread containing greasy mushrooms a scant amount of red peppers, and greasy, soggy lettuce. I had requested the addition of mozzarella, which showed up on a portion of the sandwich. Inedible. Really disappointing. Two stars are for the other food we ordered. read more

I've passed by this place dozens and dozens of times, but it's on the other side of the railroad tracks in Kensington. I finally had time to mosey over to look at their menu and my girlfriend and I were so glad we did! She had a salad with chicken and I had the chicken Marsala. Every morsel was delicious and we both had leftovers for lunch the next day. I imagine they have a thriving catering business and I'm sure I'll consider them the next time I want to feed a large group of folks! The folks there were also as kind as could be, helping me as I fumbled through the menu. I'll be there again soon! read more

This place was a hidden gem! I found it on the MoCo Show's list of best restaurants in the county and decided to check it out. I ordered at the counter and found a seat. My food was quickly brought to me and man it was delicious! I ordered the lamb bowl and the poutine. This being a mediterranean restaurant I should have stuck with the bowl. It was huge! The lamb was extremely flavorful. I would order this again for sure. The Poutine was not as good. It was made with shredded cheese instead of cheese curds but oh well. As I said, their speciality is Mediterranean so I won't hold it against them. Once I was finished they asked me how everything was and seemed genuinely thrilled that I enjoyed my food. I know I'll be back. read more

Talia’s Cuzina - Montreal Style Poutine - Mediterranean Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

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P.S. There IS limited simple seating, but it's comfortable and pleasantly decorated. (Someone said it is take out only, and this is not true. There are, I think, 2 tables that seat 4; and 2 tables for 2. Inside. There is also a clean restroom.) The Psari Sandwich was my favorite, but then I had the steak sandwich. So juicy, and toothsome. Real steak meat. So tasty. It is delicious!!! read more

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This restaurant is awesome! The food was outstanding and the service matched. The proprietor was engaging and enthusiastic. I recommend Talia's Cuzina wholeheartedly read more

(4) ~ very good overall dine-in. Note: Parking Lot around the back, and you order at the counter. There are about 5-6 tables and a small counter to eat at near the window. MENU: ** Bottled Water = (4) very good ** Lamb Wrap = (4) very good when you add the potato chips to it;) ** Asparagus = (4) very tasty added them to the Greek Potatoes;) ** Greek Potatoes = (4) very good ** Baklava = (4) very good read more

Our first time here! I had the lamb wrap and my hubby had the lamb sliders. Sooooooo yummy!! We will definitely be back!!!!!!!!

As we step into Talia's, Clara smells the food being cooked it smelled like roast beef . Lily hears food sizzling on the stove cheerfully music playing on the speaker, the zooming of the cars on the street out front. Lily then sees the chefs cooking‍ in the open kitchen. When the food is served we eat family style. Lily tastes the yummy salad with vinegar and sweet strawberries definitely recommend this dish. Clara tastes the chicken flat bread it is so good I definitely recommend it Lily also likes the spanakopita it has a delicious flaky top with a scrumptious spinach and cheese inside. Dad loves the pesto portabella sandwich, one of the best vegetarian sandwiches he has ever eaten! Finally a sweet dessert. Clara loves the Baklava and Lilly licks the sticky sweet honey off here fingers. We will be back! read more

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Good food, reasonable prices. Metropolitan Ave. in Kensington. Eat there or take it out. read more

I really wanted to love Talia's, especially after reading all the rave reviews - I actually drove ~40 minutes here to get lunch with a friend. The owner and staff are very friendly and hospitable. I opted for the 7-hour lamb wrap, one of their popular sandwiches. I was really excited to try this and wanted to love it, but it missed the mark for me. The meat was very salty, although usually I'm not sensitive to high amounts of salt. I was kind of struggling to finish it because of this. I think if they changed their recipe a little bit to be more neutral, it would be great. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing - they had so many great options from sandwiches to entrees to dessert. If I'm in the area again I might try something else. read more

Talia’s Cuzina - 7 7-Hour Lamb Wrap - Mediterranean Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

Delicious food; a very nice place! It's one of my favorites; my friends and family like it too!

Takeout order was overcooked, over spiced, greasy. Maybe they do better for dining-in but I doubt it.

Everything about Talia's is first rate. The quantity and especially the qualify of food is top notch. The owner is very friendly and has some great ideas to help you put a great menu together. I have gone back to Talia's on many occasions and they never disappoint. The catering is always on time and plentiful. I highly recommend! read more

Talia's is AMAZING! Great food (try the steak sandwich, you will not be disappointed). Friendly staff. The owner is often in the restaurant and is a great guy. I have always felt welcomed like family at this restaurant and I'm sure you will too. This is my favorite restaurant in Kensington! read more

Ok I want to start with saying THE FLAVORS ARE THERE. That being said... this place is definitely on its way to addiction status, but not quite there. The lamb in the entree and the lamb in the wrap are the same - Barbacoa style? Which is new to me. My husband and I cook lamb leg a lot over many many hours and have yet to arrive at this texture. I don't hate it or love it. It's different, but the lamb flavor, again, is THERE. The potatoes bring the lemon flavor as well though they make not look it. The POUTINE for $8 could feed 4. SO RICH but a little too salty. And the chips that came with the wrap were definitely done in house - perfectly imperfect with lots of aromatic love. Again, the flavor is there but the texture is not perfected yet. The wrap was the best of the bunch! The flavors of the fresh crisp veggies, bright creamy sauce, rich lamb, and buttery pita. Not lacking in portion either. I had to set some meat aside to actually eat it as a wrap. read more

Talia’s Cuzina - Lamb Entree, 7-Hour Lamb Wrap, Montreal Style Poutine - Mediterranean Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

This place was recommended to me by a buddy who lives close. It takes a bit to find and parking isn't the best. Small place/Mom and pop type restaurant. I ordered the steak and cheese with chips. I had water in the car. Food came in a round aluminum baking pan. Sandwich was pretty good, meat was very tender and the crusty bread was excellent. Definitely recommend for a quick bite or a something different for lunch. read more

Really great food. We had the grilled chicken and salmon entres with hummus side. All were phenomenal. Fast and hot.

Amazingly good food! A small seating area, simple and congenial. A good place to sit and talk with friends while the food is prepared. They get very busy at dinnertime. Great staff. No table service but can order at the counter and they'll bring it to you hot and steaming. Excellent prices for a generous plate of food. No beer or wine. Serve yourself water from a cooler nearby. I really enjoyed it read more

Absolutely love this spot! Amazing food and prices, with the kindest staff. Always have to stop here for lunch when I'm in the area!

We were visiting nearby and looking for a local restaurant rather than a chain and found Talia's and we are glad we did. We split a 7 hour lamb wrap and fantastic Mediterranean salad. Both selections were delicious and deeply flavorful. Owner and staff made sure we were welcomed. Topped off with baklava. Great spot in Kensington. read more

Delicious food and friendly staff. We even got a special treat for our birthday! The food came out quickly and the portions were a nice size. read more

I always go for the Lamb Gyro (it's called different on the menu and I can't remember) but it's consistent in flavor always. The owner is very welcoming and friendly. It's not the typically gyro, but it's interesting to me and I can rate it a 8/10 for sure. I've had friends try their caprese salad, steak sandwich, pastas, and have all agreed that it's been good overall. read more

I stumbled upon Talia's from Yelp and was thoroughly satisfied. It's my kind of place--unpretentious, simple decor and furnishings, and great value. My Salmon Salad was amazing. The salad base itself was actually hot and tangy and a perfect complement to a piece of perfectly grilled salmon. Great work! read more

Delicious food! There is a variety from salads, wraps, pasta and bowls. The dessert menu also has choices. The people were very friendly and helpful! Service with a genuine smile! read more

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Hidden gem of a Mediterranean restaurant. Definitely worth a stop by. I am only sorry that we just discovered it. read more

Twice my employer has ordered Talia's for about 40 people at work. Each time the food has been delicious! Fresh! Flavorful and healthy. The staff can't stop talking about how delicious their food was. Talia's is now at the top of our list of companies to order from They deliver the food and everything has gone smoothly each time read more

I am not going to spend 7 hours slow roasting a leg of lamb. But they will. And is it ever worth it. The meat becomes very tender, and the flavor intensifies. It comes with beautifully grilled asparagus, and potato discs that are a buttery delight. We also tried the chicken caprese salad. A generous portion of grilled chicken, with sautéed brussel sprouts, broccoli, plum tomatoes and field greens. All seasoned in a pesto sauce. A delicious well balanced meal. Both portions were large enough to save some for another day. We phoned in our credit card info, and they brought the food out to our car. There was no concern for our safety. I highly recommend you give them a try. read more

Talia’s Cuzina - Lamb dinner - Mediterranean Near Me - Kensington, Maryland

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7 hour lamb is sooo good. Pesto chicken sandwich is also a favorite. One of our go tos for inexpensive takeout.

Delicious! This restaurant is our go to when we want a delicious high quality meal. Our favorite is the 7 hour roasted lamb. The customer service is also excellent. A true gem. read more