“I am so impressed with Rodos off Dublin Granville road. Tonight we went for the Monday Deal which is 10$ Gyro night. Our server, Demetri, was outstanding. Quick to come help us and extremely personable. Portions are large and prices are very reasonable. We look forward to going when we can sit on their patio. Highly recommend supporting an amazing small business!“
“We are visiting from Orlando Florida and a friend recommended Lavash, excellent recommendation! Best shawarma wraps! The lentil soup is even better than mine and I make a pretty mean lentil soup. The lentil soup was seasoned to PERFECTION! Today, I had the jumbo shrimp with lentil soup and my husband had the beef shawarma sandwich. Yesterday we both had chicken shawarma and fries and the seasoning they use on the fries … delicious! Everything was a 10, from cleanliness to hospitality. The owner goes around the table and actually has conversations with the customers. All and all a well establishment . Last but not least, we purchased fresh bread and cheese Manaish. Must try!“
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“My girlfriend and me were in the area shopping and caught a whiff of something that smelled amazing…so we popped into Mediterranean Food Imports and Bakery for a peek. We went up and down each isle and picked out a few items. When checking out, we met the owner and struck up a conversation. He told about their food in the back and offered us some samples of their baba ghanoush, hummus and falafel. Amazing! We’ll definitely be back for some lunch and/or dinner after the holidays.“
“We came on an extremely busy night (St. Patrick’s Day weekend and during Ramadan) and the place was packed. We had a large group of 7 and the chef and staff went out of their way to get us seated, pushing tables together and checking on us multiple times to make sure we were comfortable. They all had smiles on their faces and were genuinely helpful. The food came out SO quickly, we barely had to wait. Everyone’s meals were delicious, and the hummus was divine. ? Highly recommend!“
“The food here is fantastic! It's homemade and served quickly. We've tried appetizers, entrees, and desserts, and everything is delicious. While my favorite is the grape leaves, you can't go wrong with a gyro or a piece of baklava. This family-owned restaurant is definitely a favorite spot!“
“I stopped by last night & just want to say the food was amazing. My brother really liked the chicken sandwich but was upset that he didn’t get a mix shawarma platter instead, after trying mine ?Definitely will be back.Tbh, the portion is incredible for the price, quality & taste. I had enough for last night, lunch today & dinner!You all are truly great!“
“Interesting Chipotle-style make your own dish with Mediterranean options. The Hummus Plate comes with a side of pita bread and a choice of protein. The shredded chicken was very tasty. If you like spicy, make sure to get the green spicy paste for a little kick to your dish.The crispy fries were very crispy and had a rubbing of spices on it which goes well with the tahini sauce dip.The dishes were a little on the pricier side which I didn't mind, but certainly a pinch for college students given this place was on the High St close to OSU“
“The food was outstanding. Fresh and delicious. I was disappointed to find a few tiny hairs in my hummus - kind of grossed me out but at the same time I realize this has to happen fairly frequently in the prepared food industry. This tells you how good the food is, though -- I'm still giving this place 4 stars. The food is, I would say, the best in town for this type of menu.“
“Stopped in to try their falafel. I have been craving one for a while now. Was first impressed by how clean it was. Then, how well the food was displayed. Everything looked amazing. I get excited when I find food that is good for my health and don't go against my faith. This place doubles down.Now to the falafel. Easy 9 out of 10.Cannot wait till my next Columbus trip to try more!!Great place!“
“Super friendly staff. Great portions and great food. Chicken, lamb, and rice were all great and topped with the perfect amount of white sauce. Seasoned fries were absolutely amazing! Wish the hot sauce was a little spicier, but not a big deal.“
“Absolutely LOVED the garlic feta fries, the falafel plate, the 3-dips appetizer, the gyro sandwich and shawarma plate... We tried nearly half of the menu! ?Not only was the food awesome, but the staff were super friendly, with good senses of humor, and helpful with our chaos ordering (we wanted EVERYTHING!).I wanted to lick my plate once the food was gone, and raved about how glad we ate there for the one meal in Columbus while traveling. 10/10 recommend, and hope to venture through Ohio again someday just to eat here again!Vegetarian options: The dips (the cream ones would obviously only be vegetarian, not vegan) were AMAZING, in Guy Fieri speak, I'd eat 'em on a flip flop! Olives and feta were good too,but the garlic fries and falafel plate were seriously AWESOME, and a great serving size too! Some of the best food I've ever had, vegetarian or not!“
“Good quality food and wonderful atmosphere. You can truly feel the greek culture and taste the care put on their lamb.Prices are slightly high, but overall worth the try. Recommend to keep an eye on soda fountain, drinks usually flat and ice machine not working. Other than that, good place to try some Greek staples like Gyros and Lamb Chops.“
“Eating here is like going to your grandma's house, but if your grandma was a "crazzy" Greek dude. Do whatever he recommends; if he tells you to get the fries you better do it. If he wants to make you a margarita then sit back and enjoy the marg with your kabob. Expect super friendly service and huge portion sizes. This place is a gem!“
“The hummus was delightful, soft creamy, and tasty. The pita that went with it delicious. The lamb shank was easily the best meal I've had in Columbus. All the food was absolutely wonderful! With no doubt it is the best Mediterranean food in Columbus.“
“Delicious, fresh and healthy Mediterranean options for everyone; fast, friendly service in a bright and clean environment! Agape is a new favorite for us!Vegetarian options: I really love their felafel. It’s possibly my favorite of all time! Plenty of other veggie combinations available, delicious hummus, baba and other dips.“
“Amazing staff! I ordered ahead and the staff kindly walked me to the front of the line and handed me my food. Delicious food to boot. My family was driving through the state and saw this place on Google Maps - a quick detour. The food definitely hit the spot, was incredibly healthy and amazing. I got a salad and included all the different options. All the flavors blend so well together.“
“We celebrated a special occasion today at sidebar and it was amazing! Chef Felipe prepared a special dinner for us which we ordered with 24 hours advance notice. Paella! It was the most amazing meal I have ever eaten! Not only was the food spectacular but the service was amazing also! we would definitely recommend sidebar Columbus!“
“My wife and I love to eat at Aladdin. We get vegetarian options such as the sampler platter appetizer with grape leaves, falafel, hummus, tabouli, etc. We also have dessert here too because they often have gluten free cookies.Vegetarian options: There are several options for vegetariansDietary restrictions: There are several options for gluten free“
“Ate here twice in the past 2 days. Gyro hit the spot for dinner last night, had to go back again for lunch today. Carryout is super fast, friendly service & quite the tasty meal. I love the crunchy bits of gyro meat too. Will definitely be back!“
“For 15 years, we’ve lived near Anna’s, driven by it thousands of times, and never stopped in, until today! Hey! What a great experience from a warm greeting from Christina, our server, who took the time to explain the menu in detail, to the final bite of dessert (after being shown a tray of choices [who does that any more?]), we were enthralled by the atmosphere, menu offerings and great service!We whole-heartedly recommend this restaurant. Everything was delicious, reasonably priced, and we look forward to returning…..very frequently!“
“Turkish food and by far in my top 3 favorite restaurants. The masouka (kind of like an eggplant and lamb lasagna almost), and this lamb cabbage roll dish with sour yogurt (Lahana Sarma) are my favorites. Hummus is perfectly creamy, grape leaves are delightful and the baba ganoush is really nice. They also bring this hot fresh made bread with a sundried tomato dipping sauce complementary and I like dipping the bread in hummus and then spooning just a little of the dipping sauce on that. They also have craft cocktails which are pretty good.It will cost you a bit to eat here (20-25 a plate) but with the portion sizes, super yummy food, and located BY THE RIVER it is well worth it. Also don't forget the Turkish Coffee. Also there is this dessert custard (Kazandibi) is perfectly creamy and so rich.The Sutlak (sweat rice) and Baklava are excellent as well.5/5 StarsVegetarian options: Eggplant Masouka!“
“I love this place. That being said, there was an odor we noticed that was a bit unpleasant. It was raining that evening so maybe the sewers were having an issue but the smell was not good. I think we adjusted to it because it seemed stronger when we first sat down and then we didn't really notice it after some time passed. The food/drinks were great and I always recommend this place.“
“First time here and definitely a win! Great homemade middle eastern food! Lebanese style! Service is excellent and great little atmosphere! Food quality is outstanding and prices are very fair! Definitely will be back as I love supporting the family owned restaurants!“
“Nice variety and very affordable pricesNice selection of Syrian & shami dishesWould love them to add the Pakistani and Indian dishes advertised in their menu , but discontinuedYet the prices is highly competitive, and would recommend it anytimeVegetarian options: Falafel and shami / Syrian salads are vegetarian and good prices ..most other dishes has meat yet you can ask to exclude meat in the dishBut I would recommend Falafel as this is best price I’ve seen in whole USA..“
“Really cool place, it's right in the middle of the city so there is no parking. The place has a cool vibe, and a bar right when you walk in. Some of the aesthetic was kind of cheesy though, with the pillars and arches everywhere but there was a giant mural on one wall that was cool. The food was a little pricey, but boy was it delicious. We didn't try any of the expensive dinners, but we ordered some salad and the Greek spread combo that comes with four different spreads of your choice. Our waiter was very friendly and had a good attitude, he was almost more excited about the food than we were. Had a great experience would visit again.“
“This is literally my favorite Mediterranean place in Columbus. I know there are other good places but everything here tastes amazing. My go to dish is their chicken shawarma platter with rice and Jerusalem salad. It comes with hummus, pita bread, and garlic sauce. Everything is fresh and cooked perfectly. There is so much flavor in everything! Their pita bread is made fresh by a local bakery. I would give them more than 5 stars if I could.My husband loves the Kafta kabob pita sandwich. It’s loaded with fresh ingredients, the best pickles, and a delicious tzatziki sauce.The combo comes with fries and a can of soda. Their fries are really good too.I’ve spoken to the owner before. He is a super nice guy. His favorite dish is also the chicken shawarma platter. All of their staff are friendly and do a great job serving customers.11 out of 10 from me!?Dietary restrictions: They have vegan options and other dietary options. I have a lactose intolerance and their garlic sauce is dairy free, and it’s amazing!“
“Everything we tried was delicious and tasted fresh, the fiery feta fries, chicken shawarma over rice with garlic sauce, and hummus were amazing, the pita soft and fresh, everyone is super Friendly and the service is fast definitely my new favorite spot for gyros and shawarma.“
“My biggest peeve with this store, any store really… is 90% of their items are not marked with a price. I do not want to have to ask the cashier every 2 minutes how much is this. I purchased a bag of rice for $27 that’s $20 at Costco. But Costco was out of the way so I payed the $27!But on the other hand, they had everything i needed on my list. They have cheeses, yogurts, nuts, olives/pickles, bread… honestly any “Mediterranean” needs.“
“I had gotten take-out from here little over a week ago. Their menu is extensive and love the variety. My boyfriend and I had gotten a small and regular gyro, which you can actually tell the difference in size (more meat ? rather than more veggie). The baklava is worth getting. Good price v. portion sizes. Eat Greek Express will be a regular stop for our take out nights! Looking forward to trying other menu items.“
“Best Greek food I’ve had in years. Amazing service, the friendliness family owned restaurant ever. The family treated me so well. The food was out of this world, jumbo spicy gyro almost put me into a coma. If you’re questioning coming here, stop questioning and go. Thank you to the “
“Yelp never disappoints. This is a family-run Italian restaurant that hits all marks for service, food, and a great bar. I rolled in 30 minutes before they were closing on a Tuesday night and they made sure to not rush me to finish my amazing veal meal and push me out the door. The bartender was amazing, friendly, and the reason I will come back the next time I'm in Columbus.“
“Been rockin' with this joint since literally day one when they opened next door to campus. Day ONE. The folks who own/run it are incredibly warm and kind. Always kind service. The food is always fresh. Sad day when they shut down the campus location and went downtown only. I could walk three blocks when they had the campus location. However, lunch around noon-1230 gets PACKED now. But their employees work very fast, but attentively.I always get a make your own bowl. Loaded with power greens and nearly every veggie item they have. Always get the chicken kabob as my protein option. Their hummus and sauces/dressings are to die for.Prices are oddly low. Been going there for nearly seven years now and will happily continue. A genuine joy in serving folks, always fresh, always delicious, low prices and the place is always spotless clean.**Side note: I admire the dignity in which the manager and employees treat homeless folks who come in. Just a caveat. But they always treat them with warmth and respect whereas most others wouldnt.“
“brought the wife and 2 kids (5 and 9) here just to try something new. Staff was helpful and very kind. Food blew my expectations out of the water. humus was the best I've ever had. Ambiance was nice with the low lighting and authentic music. Will be back for sure!“
“OMG i’ve been coming to Ohio for over a year now right across street to my customer and I just found this place best chicken and beef wrap I’ve ever had in my life super flavor. Absolutely phenomenal just the right amount of salad. Great portion of meat seasoning to perfection you ladies and gentlemen,in Ohio are spoiled by having this place extremely fair price phenomenal 10 out of 10 i’m coming back every week that I have this customer. Unbelievable.Parking: I parked across the street at my customers there’s plenty of parking there but I’m in a semi, so I just walked right across the street my nose let me they’re phenomenal food“
“LOVE this place! The service is awesome (they'll actually remember your face and order tendencies!), The food is exceptional and fresh, the atmosphere is relaxed, warm and inviting, and the prices are great to boot.My dad and I constantly go in there to grab lunch on the weekdays. We always split the Mediterranean platter (with an extra order of warm pita bread!) and Dad grabs a beer. They have a great selection of beers!“
“The main entrees were great, fair pricing, but I do not recommend the dessert selection. They look fabulous, but taste awful- totally bland, and rubbery texture (we had 2 different cakes, and my friend had same complaint. The service was friendly, but not the most attentive, especially for a quiet night. Had to wait a significant time for the check and boxes. All in all, I'd still return for a regular meal.“
“Wanted to grab a quick bite while at Crooked Can and this was a great spot to do that. “Chipotle style” allows you to create your own bowl and choose your toppings. There was plenty of food and I was able to split the meal with someone else and feel satisfied. We were here at 6pm on a Friday and there was no line at all. My favorite part was the large chunks of feta!“
“Excellent Mediterranean food experience. The food and vegetables were very fresh and flavorful. Will be back again. We had the kebob plate and chicken gyro and left with plenty of food for another full meal! Absolutely must try spot in Dublin.“
“I actually thought it was great! For those confused, this used to not be a restaurant that served warm meals with a different name, now completely changed and is a cafe. Atmosphere is beautiful with gorgeous pictures of the country and lovely music playing. I highly enjoyed the coffee I purchased it. There was a long wait time for one cup of coffee, it seemed they took their time preparing, but this issue can easily be fixed and is understandable for a new place. Please go and check out the sweets in the glass case!“
“The salad I ordered captured my tongue and took for a ride on flavors that I can only describe as refreshing, new and exciting. If you are looking for a place that make your mouth say “WOW” then this is it. I will be back for another memorable experience.“