My mother suffers from some dietary restrictions and called to inqury about certain dishes on the menu. We were both excited to try the food there based on things we've heard. The person on the phone started getting very rude after we asked what was available for her to eat. To quote, "This is not the restaurant for you; we can't help you. You should find somewhere else to eat.". She was born was this and is something that she has to live with everyday. It was very discouraging and we did, after that, decide to eat somewhere else.
Service: 1
Rita Kirkman
Unfortunately, I believe this place left me with food poisoning. I ate there yesterday for dinner. In retrospect maybe I should have had a clue from the fact that the place was completely empty when I walked in.. and it was dinner time. A Wednesday, but still..My other experience of Lebanese food (in DC) was incredible, so I gave this place a try. I had the vegetable combo plate. Something tasted kind of off about the spinach pastry and the baba ghanouj but I figured it was just something about the flavors of the spices that I didn't like. Perhaps it was. The falafel and hummus was pretty good. The pitas had a good flavor, aside from a texture that implied they might have been too long in a microwave because they were very difficult to bite into. But regardless, I've been on the toilet all morning and have felt fairly crappy. Luckily I don't have to be to work until 1:30 so I'm hoping some Tums and some rest will improve me.I normally don't like to leave bad reviews, but when it concerns possible health dangers I felt I should relay my experience.My fine print: I'm used to eating organic, I'm in my upper 50's, I'd been traveling for days and was tired. You might have a tougher system than I, but just beware. And stay hydrated.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Lauren Appelquist
Staff was super friendly and the food was super good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leonardo Caminero
Wow wow wow, finally authentic Lebanese cuisine. I will definitely be back to this place, I have two order the hummus twice it was so good.
Really, really, really tasty food! Full of flavor, not spice. We had shish kebab, baba ganoush, chicken kebab, and a cheese & phyllo dough appetizer. All were spot on.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy Clark
I really enjoyed the food here. It is difficult to find Lebanese food where I live. This was a fantastic find. It’s authentic and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Edison Wong
Amazing authentic Lebanese food. Stopped by on a Thur nite and very surprised to see it empty. Was recommended by a co-worker who was half-Lebanese. Food was so delicious! Ingredients were fresh and high quality - no gristle in any of my meat dishes. Had baba ghanouj, grape leaves, shish tawook to start. Baba was smooth, creamy, well-blended with a hint of smoky flavor but not overpowering. The olive oil mixed with it was so good - best way to describe was a clean flavor without leaving any greasy residue. Of course it was imported from a Mediterranean Arabic country, hence the flavor - Hassan the owner said from Morocco or Syria. Grape leaves had vegetarian option so I chose meat! Very tasty, not oily. Shish tawook (chicken kabob) had a nice grilled flavor, nicely tender and marinated. I like the Persian version (shish tavook) a little bit better because it is a little juicier, but the Lebanese was not dried at all - slightly different flavor and definitely warrants a reorder on return visit - and I tend not to order chicken dishes so that says something!Fried kibbi was very good - least favorite but I would reorder again, yes. Crunchy outside, tasty, soft/crumbly inside, meat minced well and not gamey. Makanek was very delicious even though drenched in oil. The sausage had a robust flavor that was not gamey (I love lamb), and stood up well in oil. Very savory but lean flavor - some sausages taste savory due in part to fatty content, but not this one.Baklava was excellent in the tradition of other Arabic cuisines - tend to be drier vs Greek which is wet. Not to the extremely dry end which tends to be very flaky and crumbles. Just wet enough to notice the honey, and no syrupy or cloying sweetness. Would describe the sweetness as not overpowering, even a little subtle, dissolves almost like a powder even though no sugar dust.The owner told me 30 year history of establishment, and how it has been a favorite of foreign dignitaries when they travel to FL. I can see why. Reminds me of an Afghan restaurant in upper East side of Manhattan that had same claim (Pamir). And yes, prices reasonable. Forgot to mention the nice service by owner and the refreshing hot green tea (Moroccan with mint). Mint nicely soothes the entire GI tract, but be wary if you have GERD, not to lay down for at least 2 hrs after (if you have average gastric emptying time) - the tea is soothing but not sleep inducing, so you might be tempted.
Husband has been dying to try this place out for a long time! We walk in 40 minutes after opening, there were people sitting there already waiting on their food, so we weren’t to early, atmosphere upon walking in was cold, it felt like you had entered a basement, no music, it didn’t smell like food, and it was dark and cold, gave it the benefit of the doubt ordered our food falafels were cold in the middle took 2 bites total, super disappointed, pita bread was cold, food just wasn’t it we got water, cups were dirty, for the price this place should be a lot more welcoming, it just wasn’t at all, we spent a total of 30 minutes in there in and out, we couldn’t wait to get out.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Ken Hubbard
We love the flavors. What a wonderful chef! The gentlemen who took care of us were delightful. We can't wait to go again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christopher P.
This is one of Orlando's best hidden gems! Serving the local area for over 45 years! Great taste of food flavors! The owners are so nice! Perfect Table side service! The ambiance is nice n clean! Can't wait for another visit!
Kathryn Conn Tucker
Authentic tastes and quality ingredients from a family-owned business. Their 30 year reputation says it all. Will be back again and again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grape Leaves, Lamb Shank with Biryani Rice, Baba Ghanouj, Vegetarian Combo
Jonathan Geiger
We stopped here because our favorite Shawarma spot had closed down. The food was absolutely delicious, though the portion sizes could have been a bit better for the price. Overall a delicious meal and a fun little spot to eat!
My mother suffers from some dietary restrictions and called to inqury about certain dishes on the menu. We were both excited to try the food there based on things we've heard. The person on the phone started getting very rude after we asked what was available for her to eat. To quote, "This is not the restaurant for you; we can't help you. You should find somewhere else to eat.". She was born was this and is something that she has to live with everyday. It was very discouraging and we did, after that, decide to eat somewhere else.
Service: 1
Unfortunately, I believe this place left me with food poisoning. I ate there yesterday for dinner. In retrospect maybe I should have had a clue from the fact that the place was completely empty when I walked in.. and it was dinner time. A Wednesday, but still..My other experience of Lebanese food (in DC) was incredible, so I gave this place a try. I had the vegetable combo plate. Something tasted kind of off about the spinach pastry and the baba ghanouj but I figured it was just something about the flavors of the spices that I didn't like. Perhaps it was. The falafel and hummus was pretty good. The pitas had a good flavor, aside from a texture that implied they might have been too long in a microwave because they were very difficult to bite into. But regardless, I've been on the toilet all morning and have felt fairly crappy. Luckily I don't have to be to work until 1:30 so I'm hoping some Tums and some rest will improve me.I normally don't like to leave bad reviews, but when it concerns possible health dangers I felt I should relay my experience.My fine print: I'm used to eating organic, I'm in my upper 50's, I'd been traveling for days and was tired. You might have a tougher system than I, but just beware. And stay hydrated.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 5
Staff was super friendly and the food was super good!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wow wow wow, finally authentic Lebanese cuisine. I will definitely be back to this place, I have two order the hummus twice it was so good.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grape Leaves, Tabbouleh, Falafel, Shawarma, Falafel Sandwich
Really, really, really tasty food! Full of flavor, not spice. We had shish kebab, baba ganoush, chicken kebab, and a cheese & phyllo dough appetizer. All were spot on.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
I really enjoyed the food here. It is difficult to find Lebanese food where I live. This was a fantastic find. It’s authentic and delicious.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing authentic Lebanese food. Stopped by on a Thur nite and very surprised to see it empty. Was recommended by a co-worker who was half-Lebanese. Food was so delicious! Ingredients were fresh and high quality - no gristle in any of my meat dishes. Had baba ghanouj, grape leaves, shish tawook to start. Baba was smooth, creamy, well-blended with a hint of smoky flavor but not overpowering. The olive oil mixed with it was so good - best way to describe was a clean flavor without leaving any greasy residue. Of course it was imported from a Mediterranean Arabic country, hence the flavor - Hassan the owner said from Morocco or Syria. Grape leaves had vegetarian option so I chose meat! Very tasty, not oily. Shish tawook (chicken kabob) had a nice grilled flavor, nicely tender and marinated. I like the Persian version (shish tavook) a little bit better because it is a little juicier, but the Lebanese was not dried at all - slightly different flavor and definitely warrants a reorder on return visit - and I tend not to order chicken dishes so that says something!Fried kibbi was very good - least favorite but I would reorder again, yes. Crunchy outside, tasty, soft/crumbly inside, meat minced well and not gamey. Makanek was very delicious even though drenched in oil. The sausage had a robust flavor that was not gamey (I love lamb), and stood up well in oil. Very savory but lean flavor - some sausages taste savory due in part to fatty content, but not this one.Baklava was excellent in the tradition of other Arabic cuisines - tend to be drier vs Greek which is wet. Not to the extremely dry end which tends to be very flaky and crumbles. Just wet enough to notice the honey, and no syrupy or cloying sweetness. Would describe the sweetness as not overpowering, even a little subtle, dissolves almost like a powder even though no sugar dust.The owner told me 30 year history of establishment, and how it has been a favorite of foreign dignitaries when they travel to FL. I can see why. Reminds me of an Afghan restaurant in upper East side of Manhattan that had same claim (Pamir). And yes, prices reasonable. Forgot to mention the nice service by owner and the refreshing hot green tea (Moroccan with mint). Mint nicely soothes the entire GI tract, but be wary if you have GERD, not to lay down for at least 2 hrs after (if you have average gastric emptying time) - the tea is soothing but not sleep inducing, so you might be tempted.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Assorted Baklava, Grape Leaves, Baba Ghanouj, Shish Tawook, Pita
Service was fantastic, owner was very attentive and friendly, food was amazing everything was fresh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best Lebanese food I’ve had in a while! Certainly one of the best spots in Orlando, amazing Quail! Everything was amazing!Parking: Standard lot
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: House Salad, Grape Leaves, Garlic Tomato Hummus, Lentil Soup, Quail
Delicious Food perfect servicethank
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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Husband has been dying to try this place out for a long time! We walk in 40 minutes after opening, there were people sitting there already waiting on their food, so we weren’t to early, atmosphere upon walking in was cold, it felt like you had entered a basement, no music, it didn’t smell like food, and it was dark and cold, gave it the benefit of the doubt ordered our food falafels were cold in the middle took 2 bites total, super disappointed, pita bread was cold, food just wasn’t it we got water, cups were dirty, for the price this place should be a lot more welcoming, it just wasn’t at all, we spent a total of 30 minutes in there in and out, we couldn’t wait to get out.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
We love the flavors. What a wonderful chef! The gentlemen who took care of us were delightful. We can't wait to go again!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is one of Orlando's best hidden gems! Serving the local area for over 45 years! Great taste of food flavors! The owners are so nice! Perfect Table side service! The ambiance is nice n clean! Can't wait for another visit!
Authentic tastes and quality ingredients from a family-owned business. Their 30 year reputation says it all. Will be back again and again.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Grape Leaves, Lamb Shank with Biryani Rice, Baba Ghanouj, Vegetarian Combo
We stopped here because our favorite Shawarma spot had closed down. The food was absolutely delicious, though the portion sizes could have been a bit better for the price. Overall a delicious meal and a fun little spot to eat!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4