10 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Birmingham
10 restaurant menus in Birmingham, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Prior to a couple of weeks ago, I had not eaten this type of food. But, after the excellent service and hearty cuisine I experienced that first time...."
Gene Baker
"The food was great, very tasty and very fresh. I had the gyro w/lamb and beef and a side of hummus. The service was extremely friendly and fast and..."
Mike Boyle
"Hands down best falafel in Birmingham in my opinion. Ridiculously fresh food and great service. Highly..."
Megan Hammons
"Very yummy!! The hummus was homemade and had so much flavor. The meat was tender. The staff was kind and helpful and the baklava...mmmmmm. Can't wait..."
Stephanie Jordan Clay
"Best chicken shawarma I've ever had. Amazing food for a great price. Not a better place to eat lunch in..."
Alex Kirby
"This is a reasonably priced venue with fresh, delightful food, and VERY friendly, helpful staff. They make you feel right at home. If you want..."
E-Todd Pierce
"Best falafel and shawarma in Birmingham. Hands down. Moses, the owner, is a pretty awesome guy too. Eating at Falafel Cafe is a win all..."
William Grant
"Loved the food. The falafel was amazing. Staff was..."
Mario Neavez
"I'm completely addicted to Falafel Cafe. Great food and great..."
Rebecca Fitzgerald Lipscomb
"very tasty! I keep ordering the Laffa. Laffa is like a bigass burrito but with gyro (or your meat of choice) and similar regional ingredients /..."
Raymoon Vob
"Staff were really friendly. Food was yummy! Best hummus Iāve ever..."
Melissa Crowe Jackson
"Delicious food! The hummus is the best. Cant wait to eat..."
Alinah Syed
"The most yummy and flavorful food Iāve EVER had!! And the staff is super nice...like, gives me hope in humanity again nice!! Will definitely go..."
Brandi Wren Hicks
"Awesome! The staff is super friendly and we had a great..."
Nicole Huseman
"Love this place!! Great food and awesome..."
Tonya Cook Reid
"Great food, fast service, and reasonable..."
Brian Parton
"The location (near UAB) is convenient. The staff is very friendly! The portions are excellent for the prices. The best falafel weĀ“ve had in a long..."
Alejandro Samuel MartĆnez HernĆ”ndez
"Every time we are in town we come here and it never disappoints! Great pita, phenomenal meat, reasonably priced, and the sauces bring the whole dish..."
Kristen Genter
"This was a great surprise. We came into town for an appointment and just googled restaurants in the area. Everything tasted so yummy. I ordered a..."
Christine Brower
"The best Falafel in Town. No doubt. Very authentic and tastes great. The Pita Falafel sandwich is very fulfilling and the size of their falafels can..."
Rawa
"Love to create my own bowl. One of my..."
Henry Kilpatrick
"Extremely tasty food. I highly recommend the beef shawarma and their hot sauce is great. Note the link to the menu on Google is for the restaurant..."
William Stewart
"I can't get enough, and I dont go often enough. Every time I go its packed. The food never disappoints. Simple, authentic taste. Just plain good! The..."
"Iāve been eating here since I was in college (a long time). It never disappoints! The food is high quality., with a variety of meat,and vegetarian..."
Cindy Reaves Simonetti
"What's not to like! Reliable, tasty food. They've been in Birmingham more than 30 years. I don't know if the menu has ever changed, and it doesn't..."
Joe Watts
"Love!!! Itās the same every time we eat there! The food is..."
Donna Thomas Culver
"Great food & service. We try to go when going thru Birmingham. The last time, met a cousin who lives near by. Restaurant closed, but let us stay &..."
Patricia Seldon Davis
"The food is outstanding. FRESH makes a difference. Great service. Best Hummus in..."
"We love Eli's! We have been coming here for years. I still remember how excited I was when they put the sign up and were getting ready to open. The..."
Sheri Gallyot
"You walk in the door and already start salivating just from the smell of spices. Then the food comes and you take your first bite, and your mouth..."
Teresa Pfefferkorn
"I ate at your Pizitz location today!!! I had beef/lamb shawarma and cous cous.........Service was friendly and quick!
Omg!!!!! #1 I've never eaten..."
Paige Gaston Paschal
"We ate there last night. The food was wonderful!!! Nora was our server, she was awesome, she answered our questions and was very timely with our food..."
Kayla N Tony Smith
"We usually are there in afternoon. Not many folks there that time of day. Staff is friendly, music not too loud. The pita bread is melt in your..."
Autumn H. Zink
"Excellent food, I loved the lamb chops. They were cooked perfectly. Pink in the middle. The staff was friendly and helpful with suggestions as I have..."
Randi Crockett
"Our whole family loves Eli's, including my 7, 5, and 1 year old. The falafel and vegetarian platter are our favorites! The atmosphere is great..."
Katie Froneyberger
"It is worth the hour and a half travel to eat here. My most favorite..."
Debbie Curran
"Amazing fresh food and very friendly service. I love this place. Beef/lamb shawarma is the best I've ever..."
Ashley Tucker
"This was my first time to have Israeli food. The staff was very good at making suggestions and everything I tried was..."
Elisa Rush
"The food is good. Our favorite item is the bread, they serve plenty of it and it's warm and delicious. Also make sure you order some..."
Rana Atieh
"Went to this little gem today because of a recommendation from a friend at work, and was not disappointed. This family run restaurant serves food..."
Matthew P. Moton
"Eli's is one of our favorites for this type cuisine. Their falafel is fabulous! Our favorites here is their hummus (great texture, love the..."
Devora Hahn
"I went there for lunch today and will definitely be back. The guy at the counter was nice and the food came out fast. Friendly folks and tasty food!..."
Nathan
"There's not a better shawarma plate in all of Greater Bham! The salad sampler & a shawarma plate (all of them are good) have plenty of food to feed..."
Amy
"I eat here at least once if not twice a week. My goal is to try everything on the menu. I'm stuck on their chicken shwarma, beef and lamb shwarma and..."
Girlnameded
"Just tried Eli's for the first time today. Great food and friendly staff. I will definitely be..."
Bradford
"Great food and great people!. The food is so fresh yet healthy and at a great price. The owner and staff are so nice. We love going..."
Lgsw87
"Great food and great environment. Have come back many times an will keep coming..."
Brad Martin
"This place is worth checking out. Great food and great staff! I have dined here a couple of times and everything I have ordered has been great...."
Chris
"This is a keeper! Chicken shwarma, hummus, salad on our First visit. Hot and delicious! The prices are reasonable, serving sizes are good, service is..."
Lesliebham
"Great food. Vegetarian plate is a good sampler plate. Falafels are so good. Chicken shawarma was great. Friendly and helpful staff and nice decor at..."
Sigmanfam
"Great!!. Great food, Great environment, Great..."
Nathanbayer3
"Eli's Jerusalem Grill is a warm friendly restaurant with wonderful and authentic Israeli food! We love..."
DW
"First time here, the food was great. Chicken Shawarma and Kefta Kabobs. the staff was awesome and very helpful. We will definitely..."
James Johnson
"Great. Awesome fresh food done very well by nice people, great..."
Elvispresley
"Excellent food. Much needed new restaurant in this area. A big hit! Check it..."
Vinny
"Best new restaurant in this part of town. The food here is great. I hate to tell people about it, because it's getting busy! I really like everything..."
Curej
"I really enjoyed this place. They had organic chicken grass fed beef, grass fed lamb. It was delicious. The pita bread was absolutely..."
John Palmer
"First Visit - B. Eli's Jerusalem Grill had a great rating (90%), so we were anxious to check them out. Upon entering, we were warmly greeted by..."
Brittanyc83
""Zing" go my tastebuds. This organic recipe/ingredient restaurant is the real deal! No processed foods, all fresh. If you like incredible food, in..."
Passport2success
"Jerusalem in Birmingham.. It's been a long while since we had a good Israeli restaurant in Birmingham. And the people at Eli's are doing it right! I..."
Bpdmotor6
"Best Hummus In Town. The Hummus is delightfully creamy and is served with warm, pillowy pita - which is made fresh in the kitchen. I've also had the..."
SLewis
"Love, love, love!!!. The service, as well as the food is amazing. The staff is top notch. They have a menu outside of the restaurant (which is..."
Mona Bargerhuff
"Posted on November 21, 2014 by deepsouthfoodie Mr Foodie and I were running some errands at the Summit (read: guiltily returning some online shopping..."
"Had an unbelievable dinner with some friends here, amazing service, ambiance, and every single thing we ordered was perfect. Kibby Nayee, Ribs and..."
Alex Edwards
"Love Phoenicia! The atmosphere is great, staff are very friendly and food is usually the most wonderful. The only thing that I don't like right now..."
Antonia
"Long time fan. I have been a long term supporter of PhoeniciaAs I enjoy lunch today I wanted to reafirm my recomendation.No..."
Ted Tappet
"Our favourite Birmingham restaurant!. This restaurant is a true gem. The quality & flavours of each dish have created cravings that need to be..."
MAK
"Excellent food all around.. This is not just the best Middle Eastern food you're likely to get, but some of the best food, period. I don't..."
Inga
"They serve coosa. With all the Middle Eastern restaurants in Metro Detroit, this is the only place I've ever found that serves coosa (a family..."
Sarah Webster
"Favorite Restaurant. Phoenicia is the best restaurant I have ever been to. I could eat there everyday of the week and never get tired of it. The..."
TLW
"The rice pudding and baklava are great, the bronzini fish amazing and the mushroom pepper medley is awesome. The place looks great and the server..."
Joe Beydoun (Siblingmunchers)
"Visiting from out of town. Went there this past Saturday. Got seated right away. Food and atmosphere were great. Our server, Christina(spelling) was..."
Johny Yaldo
"Hashwi with hummus was extremely tasty. Morel mushroom was decent (may be that's how the dish is) and it went well with hummus and pita. Very..."
selvarathinam s
"Excellent experience, our waiter was awesome and the food phenomenal. Only suggestion would be to describe the menu items in more detail so you know..."
Sara ann Chorne Milligan
"My wife, myself and our other 2 guest were a little put off to begin with because of how long we had to wait for our table even though we showed up..."
Nate Slappey III
"We did not have a reservation when we truly should have. The host squeezed us in. Our water treated us like family. The food was exquisite. Roasted..."
"This place has little ambience but really great food and good service at a reasonable price. Enjoyed good falafel as an appetizer, and a..."
Jeff Arc Realty
"Excellent Mediterranean food reasonably priced. Consistently delicious. Jamie and I had the sampler platter for two which was much more food than we..."
Alan-Jamie Wood
"Makario's has an incredibly friendly staff and a wonderful selection of vegan food! It always takes me a while to order because I have so many..."
Sarah Strickland
"I used to have this restaurant on my speed dial list as a student at UAB. They have a fatoush tawook salad that is really good, but my favorite is..."
Rana Atieh
"This restaurant serves middle eastern food which is reasonably priced.The Makarios salad is excellent. Lots of lemony flavor with chopped iceburg,..."
Jasper
"I love, love, love this place! Nice size portions, friendly staff & decent prices. The lamb hummus is my favorite dish! Super flavorful lamb served..."
Amy
"This is a great affordable meal. If you like Mediterranean food, this is very good and very well priced. My recommendation is try something off the..."
Cat
"I live on hwy 280 but will make that drive here any time of the day for their food. Authentic cuisine and atmosphere takes you to another place...."
Girlnameded
"Samosas...."
Katherine Bedgood
"Yum-o!. Went to this place for the first time on New Year's eve. Food came out hot, service was great and hummus was..."
Clr0005
"Great, friendly, helpful service. Food was delicious, and the price is very..."
FN
"Awesome little restaurant. In town on business. Place is a couple of blocks walk from hotel. Food is outrageously good and the portions are even..."
Joshua Gans
"One of the Best!. Makarios has long been one of my favorite places in Bham. The Shish Kafta Sandwhich, The Vegetarian Grape Leaves and Hummus..."
BhmBandit
"Awesome, very affordable, Greek cuisine in Five Points.... My wife and I finally had the chance to dine at Makarios... We love Greek food and have..."
Bhagood123
"Fresh food! I had the lamb chops and they were superb! My husband had some meat mixture thing lol and he liked it! The Greek dressing is so yummy the..."
The Crew
"Good food. This place is the best of the genre in B'ham...It is the only one with lamb kabob, all the rest are just gyros mixtures....For the price,..."
D Martin
"Delicious. I love this place. The Hummous and lamb is my fave. Also the option to buy seperate skewers is awesome..."
Zain Janjua
"Fortune favors the bold. I've never eaten here before. My dining companion eats here a lot and suggested it when we made dinner plans. Because she's..."
Hungry Hungry Hippo
"Awesome kabobs, hummus, lentil soup... Just good, flavorful, fresh and authentic food. Last time I was there I got the lamb kabob, grilled veggies..."
Michael Roche
"I went here last night for dinner. The server recommended the lamb kabobs with rice and lentil soup. I must say that everything was delicious and..."
Joseph W. Lumansoc
"I have eaten here very often . Great food and prices. Food always tastes wonderfull and full of..."
Rl
"One of my favorite places to eat in Birmingham. The crushed lentil soup is wonderful and the hommous with lamb is..."
Jennifer Hill
"Awesome hummus and chicken. I dropped my iPhone in the parking lot and cracked the screen ($100 to fix), but the hummus and chicken made me feel..."
Curt Harper
"Definitely a favorite!. I have been here too many times to even try to recall. The food has never once disappointed. Their soups are great too! I..."
T.K.
"Great food and experience!. I ate at Makarios for the first time today and it was delicious. I had the "Zesty Ghallaba" and it was outstanding...."
Bham Lunchafari
"Just mediocre. About a 5. Nothing special: Try other places instead. Dont waste your calories or your money for that matter here. Plenty of other..."
Scott
"On the rotation . . .. Best quality Mediterranean food in town for the price. That's the best baba ghannooj I've ever head. The Greek salad with..."
KMS
"Loved the kabobs!. Stopped by on a Sunday night, passing through town. Loved the kabobs (beef, lamb, and chicken were all superb). We'll stop by..."
RKS
"Delicious!. Mediterranean food is never really BAD, but it is one of those food genres that tends to drift into the generic and repetitive category..."
MMI
"Fresh and Good. Have eaten here twice with in the past few days. Menus is fantastic and healthy. Hummus is exceptional, kind of nutty. Salads are..."
Foodie Speak
"Outstanding.. Generous portions. Great prices. Fresh, healthy, and delicious every time. The most extensive menu that I've ever seen in Birmingham...."
Nessa
"AMAZING. Absolutely amazing! Granted, I'm not that picky, but the hummus and baba ganoush (sp?) was so good that I find myself craving theirs..."
Kate
"Good late night food. Leagues above Al's and Purple Onion. Still cheap, but better quality food. Smoothies are also..."
JF
"Who else wants lamb shawarma salad?. For lunch today, I ordered lamb shawarma salad from Makarios. It was FANtastic!!! I called in my order at about..."
Noel
"After being a regular at Al's for several years I decided to try Makarios after a Greek friend revommended it. I will not be going back to Al's ever...."
Jahmez
"Simply Amazing. I have eaten at Makraio's dozens of times and it is the best value for the money anywhere. The chicken sajji wrap is one of the..."
Mr Brown
"Good Food, Friendly Staff. I've driven by it so many times when I've been in Birmingham and now regret not stopping in years sooner! The food was..."
Consulofgood
"Great value; excellent and authentic food. This restaurant has been consistently excellent since they opened a few years ago, and was greatly..."
Dokness
"Southside Gem!. Our first time-now I know why everyone loves it! Great fresh mediterranean eats at bargain prices.We started with the Baba ganoush..."
Jessica Patterson Bridges
"Fresh and FRIENDLY. This is one of my FAVORITE places to eat. I eat here at least twice a week and they know me by name! They have the best hummus I..."
Katie V.
"Mediterranean food love. I love Mediterranean food anyway, and Makario's knows how to do it right. Such a good variety of items to choose from and a..."
Steph
"Love it, love it love it.. The Fattoosh Tawook (chargrilled chicken salad) with feta cheese is amazing! ...& could you find better hommous..."
Jaime Garrett
"Love it. I have never had a bad dining experience at Makarios. The salads are the best and the baba ganoush (pardon the spelling) is outstanding...."
MoonBaby
"Hummous was great! Portions were generous. I'd go back..."
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"Not your run-of-the-mill Mediterranean. Most unique Mediterranean menu in town. Soups, salads, kabobs, plates, burgers, and sandwiches ranging in..."
Yahoo26.2
"Very solid. Makarios doesn't look much different on the outside than many of the other quasi Mediterranean restaurants around 5-Points (Al's, Purple..."
Charlie
"Good Greek/mediterranian menu--I love the chicken here. Huge portions--I always take a box home. The salads are also a good choice. Not a fine dining..."
CRog
"This place is great! The food is awesome. Now... The men are good waiters but the lady wow she sucks!!!!!!!! Overall great..."
Raymond O Figueroa
"On a warm autumn night I was sitting on the patio of Makarios Kabob & Grill enjoying the company of friends and trying to enjoy the exotic flavors of..."
"What a great decision to come here for a healthy dinner. In town for one day and I wanted something that would feel good to my stomach. It was..."
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"Always a great choice if you want something quick and easy. So many choices, and good size options if I want a smaller or larger meal. As a vegan..."
Nick Koons
"My favorite place for lunch. I've been going here weekly for a while and they have never disappointed. Food is of the highest quality and service is..."
bill banks
"Great Arab-inspired street food. Dozens of possible combinations for bowls or wraps, and they all work. Little cold in the shop, but I personally..."
a. Dukhan
"I have been here multiple times. We order online and the food is always ready and fresh when I get there. Everyone I've ordered with is amazed by..."
Bruce Corrigan-Salter
"My favorite food ever, no lie ! Fresh, delicious, healthy ingredients every time* I try to eat here at least once a week if I can. You won't be..."
"Fantastic Mediterranean/Greek food. I absolutely love their gyros! They have great onion rings and I enjoy occasionally picking up their baklava...."
Jeremy Horton
"Usually get the beef kabob or steak plate, though I've had their burgers, wings, potatoes and chili cheese fries. This place is VERY fast with..."
Daniel Miller
"Their food is delicious! I've had the gyro wrap sandwich and a gyro salad. Fresh feta cheese, generous portions and fair prices. Quick, courteous..."
E P
"Great food. Good selection on menu. Very fair prices. Consistently friendly service.
A favorite of..."
Scott Shelton
"So let me say this CUSTOMER SERVICE UNCANNY ,First time was a 1 week ago in I'm not tired I just can't get enough š Also I want to add I been on a..."
Katrice M.
"Regarding the interior, you get what you expect coming in. Maybe the mirrors and glass aren't spotless, and maybe the tables have a few drops of..."
Raptor Jesus
"If you want great food and outstanding customer service, this is your place. I can't count how many times I've eaten here and it's 5 stars every..."
"Phenomenal food!!! Great service!!! Beautiful Mediterranean..."
Ultra Violet Rays
"Flavorful and authentic. Small, intimate setting. Could have done with some music in the background. We ordered the Sampler for 2 and it easily..."
Natalia M
"I have mixed feelings about this particular Pita Cafe. I often get a good meal and warm soup, but there are times when my food is really bland or..."
pebble moss
"I see some people complaining... Listen, im as white as it gets, I walked in, they greeted me politely, answered my questions about the menu, brought..."
Kevin Nichols
"Good healthy Mediterranean food with huge portions so I always have leftovers to take home. Their bread is to die for and they have homemade garlic..."
"Went to Elieās for lunch today and enjoyed delicious food and excellent service! I ordered the Shish Tawook, which is chicken kabobs served over..."
Greg Scheppler
"The owner and staff are fantastic, great ambiance and decor. Excellent food - Tonyās Chicken is amazing! Some of the best hummus and bread Iāve..."
James Danley
"Been here multiple times. The food is INCREDIBLE. The restaurant is extremely clean and has a great vibe. The service is also phenomenal, very..."
Chester Buczynski
"The ambiance was very welcoming.. The food was also delicious. Although its Saturday night and theyāre slammed, the food came out quickly and it..."
Metro Clones
"Lovely flavors with good customer..."
Joyce Cheppo
"Nice restaurant and atmosphere with authentic cuisine. I had the lamb which I didnāt love but Iāll stick with the chicken or vegetarian options..."
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