Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Charlottesville
9 restaurant menus in Charlottesville, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"Delicious food, great service, awesome Turkish beer, friendly staff.....all smiles, and one of the best desserts I have ever..."
Charles Spicer
"Nice place. Friendly staff. I had the lamb shish plate, and the lamb was seasoned perfect, and amazingly tender and juicy. I'm looking forward to my..."
Curtis S George
"This is one of our favorite places to dine! The food is always authentic and delicious. The location is fantastic; right in the heart of downtown..."
Isobel Sadler
"One of my favorite Cville restaurants. Both exotic and down home flavors in every dish I've had. Interesting Turkish wines on the list. Front of..."
Justin Falco
"Our meal last night was delicious...in spite of it riding around in the Grub Hub car for an hour. We are only a few blocks away so next time we will..."
Melissa Garth Suttle
"The food was all delicious. I generally do not like Baklava and the Baklava here is the most delicious that I have ever had. Also, dolmas were..."
Jenn Butt
"Hidden gem in Central VA, well worth the one hour drive from Richmond. Congrats to..."
Suat Soyler
"We got the vegan platters and some Turkish wine � on our first visit, and it was a wonderful experience! The first plates coming out vegetarian..."
Misty Lee Moecker
"Visited the restaurant today and had the vegetarian option... Delicious sampler of different options in the menu. Thank you also for the explanation..."
Sucelly Camey
"Great vegan and vegetarian options in a relaxed elegant setting with friendly..."
Julie Cooper
"Delicious and authentic ! Definitely..."
Lynn Wolf Olmsted
"This place rules. Beautiful physical space, pleasant service, and delicious..."
Ben Crandall
"Outstanding food beautiful restaurant great service wonderful prices we ate outside on the deck just..."
Jehu Martin
"Delicious!! Everything taste just like Turkey!!..."
Pinar Donmez
"Went with friends, sharing 2 appetizers, 4 entrees, and every dessert on the menu. Standouts were the GRILLED HALLOUMI CHEESE and KÜNEFE. Customer..."
Heather Jenkins Schmidt
"A light and flavorful baba ganoush. Adana kebab was well..."
Tim Diette
"Excellent food and great customer service! I will definitely keep coming back for more.
Most recently I ordered through Grubhub, who took..."
Paul Muskopf
"Great Turkish food and great service. Very friendly. I was stationed in Izmir Turkey in 76 to 78. The people at this restaurant and food took me back..."
LarryandPat Spencer
"Food is delicious, Service is awesome! Great place, LOVED it. Definitely will be..."
Sina Jessica Feldmeier
"Excellent Authentic Turkish food and drink. Will be opening in new downtown location shortly. Highly recommended by someone who has been to Turkey..."
Jeanine Braithwaite
"Best Turkish food ever! I visited this restaurant from New York City, there is not other Turkish restaurant like Sultan kebab. Well..."
Gokhan Ozyurek
"The restaurant was a very pleasant experience. The food was excellent and service was excellent . I highly recommend..."
Judy Kennicutt Kennemer
"A wonderful experience. We lived in the Middle East for a number of years and enjoyed Turkish cuisine there and on the Mediterranean islands of..."
Les Thompson
"Schade, dass in Deutschland nicht so ein gutes Kebaphaus..."
Ahmet Özkan
"I love sultan kabob! The most authentic Turkish cuisine I've found in America so far! Great prices..."
Cora Dawn Larkin
"Awesome gem of a restaurant tucked away in an unassuming shopping center. Wonderful food, service, and great prices. Highly recommend and will..."
Chance Wyatt
"Food is phenomenal! Quality fresh food, great service and atmosphere. Tried the chicken and lamb..."
Nicole Fernandez
"I had lunch with a friend and was very happy with the service and food. I had the delicious Sucuk Platter and my friend had the decadent Shrimp..."
Merry Collier
"Great food and great service at a reasonable..."
Steve Chafatelli
"Mr. Serhat and his crew make some excellent food. Love the..."
Woody Woods
"Delicious kebabs with good portion sizes. Came here after a hike in the Blue Ridge and it definitely filled us up. Service was great and attentive...."
Mariah
"Excellent value and delicious. Welcoming staff and helpful. Lots of options on the menu. We had the vegetarian platter which had nothing we didn't..."
nathan riech
"We loved it! We’ve been twice and each time the food has been delicious. The atmosphere is relaxed and the locations is perfect. Will return again..."
Ava Carter
"Food was delicious, best Baklava I’ve had in a long time. The veggie platter and the kunefe were great, definitely recommend this..."
Minnie Lahoti
"Always a great visit. Delicious food, friendly staffs. Iskander platter is my favorite by far. Definitely HAVE to try the Turkish coffee..."
Novi Beerens
"This restaurant is located in the downtown mall in Charlottesville Virginia. The ambience is really nice and it has indoor and outdoor seating. The..."
Balaji G.
"Wonderful dinner. The chef is magnificent. The staff are friendly and helpful and the food is out of this world. Best thing in..."
"The best tea selection, awesome decor, great responsive staff and delish vegan food. Try the falafel and the vegan cake. At the top of my list!..."
Nina Frances Burke
"Not sure how fake reviews happen but this poor tea house has so many. I went through them and I can tell you without a doubt there is some serious..."
John Salidis
"Such a chill place. Great for just hanging out or grabbing a bite to eat! The rosebud milkshake is to die for. I'm still unsure as to why anyone..."
Lucas Beane
"Wonderful service and food! Great atmosphere, friendly staff, great place to go if you're up for a place to chill and grab a bite to..."
Tosha Rockie Henderson
"Hands down the best place for tea in town with the patient, knowledgeable staff to make it work. Some of the better soups in town and great..."
Jason Okusa
"I've been a loyal customer for over a decade, have always been welcomed by the staff. The tea is fantastic, food delicious and atmosphere unlike..."
Julez D. Bar
"I've been going to here for many years now and absolutely love it. From the atmosphere, the friendly staff, to the wide variety in the menu, there is..."
Myka Harris
"The tea bazaar has great tea and music. The staff is stellar. I’ve been coming here since middle school and it’s still my favorite place to..."
Luke Knisley
"I shouldn't even have to say anything. Everyone knows Tea Bazaar rules, and ask literally anyone in town about tea, hookah, or vegan food and they..."
Nick Vougt Shahbaz
"Best small venue in Cville. ❤💙💜💚💛
Friendly space and amazing staff. Great atmosphere and excellent taste in..."
Eric Nelson
"Wonderful, welcoming place with delicious food, teas, and an excellent, friendly staff! My favorite hangout spot for..."
Kailey Reid
"Tea bazaar is dope no questions asked. It's got great food, tasty teas and hookahs, and a chill environment. Also the vegan options are v good, and..."
Paul Sanders
"Excellent place for a relaxing pot of tea. It's one of the first places I take friends who are new to town or just..."
Joshua A. Humphries
"The Tea Bazaar always brings amazing and diverse acts while providing a cozy and comfortable space for all!! Their matcha milkshakes are the best..."
Mae Lo
"We went two nights in a row, and most likely will go again tomorrow night as well. We're visiting Charlottesville and happened across this incredible..."
Jesse Harrell
"Been going here for years! Love the place!! I am a jew and i have NEVER had ANY issues bringing ANYONE, into this amazing and beautiful place!!! Tea..."
Jordan Alexis Rod
"Very UNIQUE experience!
I have been going to Twisted Branch for over 10 years.
Today after Covid (over 2 years) I decided to Charlottesville to go..."
Figueroa Esq
"I enjoyed the tea, food, and the ambience! I highly recommend this place for anyone who enjoys tea, wants to learn more about teas, or just want a..."
Minnie Lahoti
"I cannot believe it's taken me so long to post a review. I've been coming here for over 10 years. This has always been my absolute favorite spot in..."
Hayley Powell
"Amazing selection of tea from around the world, friendly staff and one of the most well-decorated/eclectic spots I've ever been to. You won't find..."
Matt B
"This place really is an experience. Growing into my love for teas over the years, I had never been to somewhere that catered to just that...tea..."
Tristan Williams
"Tea Bazaar is one of the last authentic Charlottesville experiences on the Downtown Mall.
Nestled on the east side of the mall, you'd almost miss..."
Praxis Arms
"One of the absolute best spots in cville. Amazing, yet surprisingly healthy food, Wide variety of tasty tea, booze and great service. The..."
"First of all , this market is the best in town . People are so friendly and they help you a lot . The prices are better than other markets . They..."
Yunus Timurtas
"First impressions are very good. Great varieties of Mediterranean food. Real feta cheese and a great source for lamb and goat. Very friendly and..."
Steve T
"I have bought halal chicken and beef and other traditional foods from them on multiple occasions. Some items don't have any price tags, which can be..."
Md. Khairul Islam
"What a clean and well stocked Mediterranean/halal store. Had fresh bread and anything you could think..."
Rima R
"The gentlemen that work here are wonderful. Very friendly and helpful. They usually always have tea or coffee to sip on while browsing the shelves,..."
Katherine Sigman
"Cool little shop for unique and specialty items. I went in here mostly for their selection of teas that are available, but was surprised at the..."
Meredith Floyd
"Very nice family business.
Great..."
Charles Gendrot
"I like nice people. These are nice people and they have great selection of multi-cultural, international, and specialty products that can't be found..."
"They are generous with the portion sizes. Lots of different flavors, textures, vegetables and proteins to choose from. I appreciate how their website..."
The Shameless Foodie
"So so so sooooo YUMMY!!! Throw everything in the bowl, add some sauce and chow down!!!! And their delicious teas and lemonades are great too! I love..."
Michelle Ann
"Quick stop for an affordable, filling dinner without all of the guilt of picking up pizza, burgers, fries, etc On this trip, I enjoyed a bowl of..."
Wendy Mitchem
"I like the food that Mezeh has to offer…but over the past several months the management had become very underwhelming and the staff followed their..."
Stephen Rutherford
"I have been here over 200 times over the past 5 years and I can gladly say that Mezeh is The best fast casual food in cville. They allow you to put..."
Garrett Peppelman
"My wife and I randomly came across Mezeh yesterday while visiting Cville and we were very impressed with our lunch. No need to go into particulars,..."
Jeremy Keesee
"Great and speedy customer service! The food makes me And my family do a happy dance! Definitely the best Mediterranean food I've tried in..."
"We normally order off the menu (the vegetarian samosa and lamb tika kabob are delicious) but decided to give the buffet a try again. In the past, we..."
Cristy Clayton
"My sister & I were looking into somewhere new to eat and we chose here and I’m very glad we did. We came here for dinner and the atmosphere was..."
Yolanda Espinoza
"What a delight! Mildly spicy and delicious is the right definition of the food here. An amazing..."
Aparajita Banerjee
"Really delicous food, and great service. When we get delivery, the drivers are extremely courteous and kind. The food is very flavorful, and they..."
Rebecca Cooper Coleman
"This restaurant was an unexpected delight during our visit to Charlottesville last July. The atmosphere was wonderful, but the food made it..."
Gordon E. Christensen
"Generous portions at a reasonable price. Very tasty. Best brown rice I have ever eaten. Tender..."
Sharon Neulander
"Delicious food nice service love it the owner I visit him he is great and super..."
افغانستان زیبا
"The most flavorful and delicious food your tastebuds will ever experience! It really deserves 10..."
Homaira Echo Mangal
"The food is excellent and you get great value for your money. Lots of yummy..."
Jessica Wilson
"The food was fresh and tasted awesome. Nice salad bar too. LOVED the custard..."
Sarah Duhon
"Very delicious food. Highly recommended. Very good..."
Ibrahim Faris
"Decor was very nice. Salmon and chicken curry was great. The squash was delish. The saffron tea did not have much taste. We will try other teas next..."
Deejay Jansen
"Lamb Tika kabob was a little tough...
Other than that everything was killer.
Veggie kabob was outstanding!! Grilled to perfection.
The veggie samosas..."
Brandon Brose
"Wow! Wonderful food and excellent service. We ordered takeout and everything was done on time, and well packaged. The dinner for 4 is a fantastic..."
Stephen Tanner
"One of my most memorable and enjoyable dining experiences of recent years. It’s absurd and very misleading that this place only has a 4.3 rating...."
H H
"Food - 5/5
Value - 5/5
Service - 4/5
Atmosphere - 3/5
Absolutely phenomenal value - we got the “Complete dinner for two” ($50) and it will last..."
Dylan Prévost
"Excellent food and nice staff. There is also a small grocery store on the side specializing in Central & South Asian food. I'll let the photos do..."
Scott
"Food was absolutely excellent, so adorable for such cast quantities, and the staff were SO nice. Cannot believe I've never been here with all the..."
"We came in for lunch. Amazing Portobello burger, Tel Aviv salad, and tabouli. everything was great. Definitely will go again..."
Bill Cox
"Great Food, Wonderful Beer and good staff. Lots of variety and flavour! Cant wait until the next time I eat..."
Philip Gould
"Great food and customer service. Thank you all very much ...."
ButaLuvn Maliyah DaSauni Allen
"Wonderful food and great atmosphere! Wish we lived..."
Kathy Ketron McClure
"Basil has been my favorite for years! They have the best..."
Charlie Anne Xavier
"The food is amazing!! I love this..."
Jennifer Lambrecht
"Awesome food, huge portions and reasonably..."
Jameel Moses
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Kim R Lane
"Wonderful dinner at Basil Mediterranean Bistro. Greek style salad, Lamb Khabob Entree and Gelato to finish. Service was amazing. Just a nice little..."
Adventures Of A Traveling Don (The Traveling Don)
"This was our first time eating at Basil although actually we had carry out because of the Coronavirus. We ordered several dishes and ate them family..."
Benjamin Randolph
"Food is outstanding, ambiance, music and service is excelente. Wine selection also delicious and the best are their prices are sorprisingly liw for..."
Rafael Sala
"With a wide variety of options, delicious food, and a dressing that elevates the humble house salad into something divine Basil is a must try for..."
Elizabeth Thompson
"Quick service, delicious food. Friendly, knowledgeable staff. Wonderful Mediterranean aesthetic (reminded me of restaurants in Italy). The salads are..."
Eleanor Ozer
"Food is very good. They will also take some custom changes as a lot of their menu is cooked to order. We ordered the seafood soup for our daughter..."
Michael N
"This incredible place is a gem. Situated nicely outside the congested heart of downtown Charlottesville, the atmosphere was relaxed and comfortable,..."
Nick Stavrakis
"Tasty food- generous portions- Turkish coffee and a friendly waiter. Will definitely be..."
"Great option if you need a place with vegan or vegetarian meals. The food here is consistent with other Cava locations, however the service at this..."
bruce hoang
"CAVA is the ONLY restaurant that I will order a salad or power bowl from. The ingredients are fresh and I can tell their base greens are rotated to..."
George Mayo
"This is my 3rd time eating at CAVA. This time I brought a friend that has never been. I tried the cilantro lime sauce this time and the jasmine tea..."
Nia Bright
"Descent food, fast service at reasonable price. Outside seating is..."
Arindam Fadikar
"I love our local restaurant! This one is amazing! I loved thier food and they have specialities is beverages they have juices..."
Omwira Nkere
"Very nice place. Food was good and expected from a chain..."
Cray Liew
"I certainly will eat here again...nice..."
Spencer Williams
"Great food and the staff was so friendly and patient as we figured out what to order. The drinks are amazing as well. The outdoor seating was a bit..."
"Some things of note:
- there are a few outside tables with an awesome view if you can see past the pillar.
- Salad was small, so getting "two sticks"..."
Stan York
"Really good late lunch falafel platter. The hummus was so good! Highly recommend this..."
Leanne Keefer
"One of the few restaurants my daughter loves as much as me! Thanks for great food and a location in Pantops...."
Leah Connor
"Good quality food and service! Enjoyed it very much. Seeing the beautiful sunset from the restaurant was a..."
Jeff Thomas
"Pretty good fast casual food. It was more expensive than anticipated due to some false advertising. All the prices have gone up but the website and..."
Jessë Valentine Portz (Valentine)
"Food was fast and tasted fine. I can't complain for what it..."
Scott Martin
"Delicious, but make sure you call your lunch order in. They get very busy, so walk in's take about 25 mins for..."
"Delicious poke bowls, so many fresh and quality ingredients to choose..."
WL Wang
"Rainbow bowl with mango. Was amazing! Quite comparable to my favorites in Waikiki and other places in Hawaii. Definitely worth..."
Steve Danneels
"I love stopping at Poke Sushi Bowl after running errands at Barracks; the bowls are delicious and super filling! I like how many mix in options and..."
Adrian Brown
"One of my favorite spots in Cville. The people working there are friendly and helpful and the food is delicious. Everything is always very fresh and..."
Olivia Nolan
"We had wonderful time.at the poke bowl. An excellent staff, the food is delicious and the environment is bright and..."
Sabrina Etienne
"Super tasty and great for vegans/vegetarians! You can ask for double avocado instead of tofu as protein. Everything always tastes fresh, I appreciate..."
Katie Larson
"I loved the spicy ramen! My friends got drinks and they loved..."
Staya Gerasenko
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