The food was absolutely incredible. We enjoyed falafel, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, mousakka, but my favorite was the beef kofte. The drinks were amazing, I love that they have zero proof cocktails that are unique.However, it's very loud and hard to converse with your friends. If they could just turn down the music it would be so much better.Other than that, it was an incredible culinary experience.Dietary restrictions: Most (maybe all) dishes are gluten free. It's awesome!Parking: Parking is challenging.
Food was amazing!! Service was weird, our server barely talked to us, and was trying to clear our plates while we’re still eating. Besides that, i had a good experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Moussaka, Curried Lamb Hummus, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Saffron and Date Braised Lamb, Crispy Chicken
C S
Great food, great atmosphere but the service, attention, and kindness from our server Mitchell was remarkable. We had very specific food sensitivities and Mitchell went above and beyond to patiently communicate with the kitchen to make sure those were addressed. If he’s an indication then the whole staff has been trained to the same great level of professionalismDietary restrictions: Gluten-free option is very carefully controlled, including ensuring no gluten contamination in frier and dishes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Roasted Beets, Saffron and Date Braised Lamb, Cod Cakes
Emma Zglinicki
I've been waiting to go here for a long time and it was SO worth it. While I'll say that our server wasn't super friendly, the food more than made up for the service!!! Between the three of us we had flatbread, labneh, feta, potatoes, carrots, beef, and eggplant. It was delicious and so so fresh. I especially loved that nearly everything is gluten free as I'm gluten intolerant!!! Will for sure be coming back soon!
Overpriced pub food. The braised lamb was ok, but served with crushed potato chips, I expected potato. The chicken or should I say chicken tenders left a lot to be desired. Drinks were good and the bartender was nice. As far as atmosphere, it is too loud. I should have brought ear plugs. They need to install sound dampers.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Molly Griswold
Always incredible food and service. One of my favorite restaurants in Cleveland!
Mark Leonard
The bartenders and servers were excellent! The entire staff clearly is in a groove and support one another well. We had six dishes, between four of us, which was the perfect amount along with some beverages. Food quality and creativity was incredible. The atmosphere is contemporary yet comfortable. A bit loud but that is also part of the energy here. Prices are inline with the experience. Looking forward to our next visit!
Food was delicious. The curried lamb hummus was a big hit, despite the fact I don't generally like lamb. Hummus was delightfully nutty. The music was loud but the service was stellar.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus Nigella Seed and Burnt Onion, Beef Kofta
Food was delicious. We were asked to order all of our items at once, everything was brought out very close together. We felt a bit rushed. Other small plates restaurants had us order a few at a time and the meal was very leisurely. The food was DELICIOUS .
Recently dined here after much anticipation and was left mostly satisfied! The hummus was delicious, along with the fresh flatbread and Zhug (one of our fave parts of the meal). The date braised lamb was also a big standout. The Brussels sprouts were crispy and tender, but the octopus dish we had much anticipated was super greasy/salty and a very small portion so that one left us a bit disappointed. Cocktails were just okay, tasty but nothing super unique. Overall very good but a bit expensive for what you get, but will return for a smaller meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Saffron and Date Braised Lamb, Hummus Nigella Seed and Burnt Onion
Sterve Johnson
Really excellent place. Not at all the standard mediterranean flavors I expected, more leaning into the middle eastern/Israeli /Lebanese side in types of dishes. The taste profiles were very bold, but if this kinda cuisine is your thing, you'll love it. Despite stuffing our faces, I didn't feel bad after the meal at all. That saffron braised lamb in particular was outrageously good. The signature Zhug hot sauce couldn't be better and was generously used on everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tracey Plummer
Their food, my God... everything I ordered was phenomenal. Upon first bite, I had a surprised look on my face with each new dish I tried, as the flavor and texture combinations were simply amazing (e.g., warm white beans, beets, cauliflower).They have a fabulous wine/ cocktail menu, and the service was excellent as well; hostess, bartenders, servers - all were exceptional. Though the atmosphere is nice, the dining area can be quite loud.
Small plates with big flavor ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The food was absolutely incredible. We enjoyed falafel, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, mousakka, but my favorite was the beef kofte. The drinks were amazing, I love that they have zero proof cocktails that are unique.However, it's very loud and hard to converse with your friends. If they could just turn down the music it would be so much better.Other than that, it was an incredible culinary experience.Dietary restrictions: Most (maybe all) dishes are gluten free. It's awesome!Parking: Parking is challenging.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Moussaka, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Beef Kofta
Food was amazing!! Service was weird, our server barely talked to us, and was trying to clear our plates while we’re still eating. Besides that, i had a good experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Moussaka, Curried Lamb Hummus, Crispy Brussels Sprouts, Saffron and Date Braised Lamb, Crispy Chicken
Great food, great atmosphere but the service, attention, and kindness from our server Mitchell was remarkable. We had very specific food sensitivities and Mitchell went above and beyond to patiently communicate with the kitchen to make sure those were addressed. If he’s an indication then the whole staff has been trained to the same great level of professionalismDietary restrictions: Gluten-free option is very carefully controlled, including ensuring no gluten contamination in frier and dishes
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Honey Roasted Beets, Saffron and Date Braised Lamb, Cod Cakes
I've been waiting to go here for a long time and it was SO worth it. While I'll say that our server wasn't super friendly, the food more than made up for the service!!! Between the three of us we had flatbread, labneh, feta, potatoes, carrots, beef, and eggplant. It was delicious and so so fresh. I especially loved that nearly everything is gluten free as I'm gluten intolerant!!! Will for sure be coming back soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Moussaka, Duck Fat Potato Tostones, Leeks and Feta, Beef Kofta
Overpriced pub food. The braised lamb was ok, but served with crushed potato chips, I expected potato. The chicken or should I say chicken tenders left a lot to be desired. Drinks were good and the bartender was nice. As far as atmosphere, it is too loud. I should have brought ear plugs. They need to install sound dampers.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 4
Always incredible food and service. One of my favorite restaurants in Cleveland!
The bartenders and servers were excellent! The entire staff clearly is in a groove and support one another well. We had six dishes, between four of us, which was the perfect amount along with some beverages. Food quality and creativity was incredible. The atmosphere is contemporary yet comfortable. A bit loud but that is also part of the energy here. Prices are inline with the experience. Looking forward to our next visit!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Eggplant Moussaka, Hummus Nigella Seed and Burnt Onion, Tahini Ice Cream Sundae
Food was delicious. The curried lamb hummus was a big hit, despite the fact I don't generally like lamb. Hummus was delightfully nutty. The music was loud but the service was stellar.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus Nigella Seed and Burnt Onion, Beef Kofta
best Mediterranean
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Food was delicious. We were asked to order all of our items at once, everything was brought out very close together. We felt a bit rushed. Other small plates restaurants had us order a few at a time and the meal was very leisurely. The food was DELICIOUS .
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Smoked Octopus, Tahini Ice Cream Sundae
Great
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Salad, Butter Roasted Shrimp, Cod Cakes
Recently dined here after much anticipation and was left mostly satisfied! The hummus was delicious, along with the fresh flatbread and Zhug (one of our fave parts of the meal). The date braised lamb was also a big standout. The Brussels sprouts were crispy and tender, but the octopus dish we had much anticipated was super greasy/salty and a very small portion so that one left us a bit disappointed. Cocktails were just okay, tasty but nothing super unique. Overall very good but a bit expensive for what you get, but will return for a smaller meal!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Saffron and Date Braised Lamb, Hummus Nigella Seed and Burnt Onion
Really excellent place. Not at all the standard mediterranean flavors I expected, more leaning into the middle eastern/Israeli /Lebanese side in types of dishes. The taste profiles were very bold, but if this kinda cuisine is your thing, you'll love it. Despite stuffing our faces, I didn't feel bad after the meal at all. That saffron braised lamb in particular was outrageously good. The signature Zhug hot sauce couldn't be better and was generously used on everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Their food, my God... everything I ordered was phenomenal. Upon first bite, I had a surprised look on my face with each new dish I tried, as the flavor and texture combinations were simply amazing (e.g., warm white beans, beets, cauliflower).They have a fabulous wine/ cocktail menu, and the service was excellent as well; hostess, bartenders, servers - all were exceptional. Though the atmosphere is nice, the dining area can be quite loud.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Butter Roasted Shrimp, Honey Roasted Beets