Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Baltimore

"Excellent food! The restaurant is located in one of the most vibrant places in Baltimore. And the portion they provided was also great. We took a..."

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BABAK MAKHMALBAF

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Sina Soleimani

Spring Cafe

Zaatar Mediterranean Cuisine

84/100 (3410 ratings)

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"🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Yum! Not only are the dishes a visual feast, but their tastes are an authentic delight that transport you straight to the heart..."

Gabrielle Sileo

"Great location and savory dishes. Staff was very attentive and I was served quickly. I subbed in cucumber slices for pita. Try the frozen mint..."

Hillary Miller

"It was a nice experience. I kept comparing it to Michigan Mediterranean food lol. It was really quiet, too..."

Amy ton

"Very nice food. Have good vegetarian options. We had Hummus pita bread and falafel. Very nice..."

rekha Ketan M

"This is the best Mediterranean restaurant I've found in Baltimore yet. I've missed this style ever since I moved from Atlanta, and I'm so happy to..."

Cailea Cat

"Plastic silverware ruins everything! The food is good, presentation is great, service was prompt. It’s nice they kept the earlier fan system. We..."

Sophia T

"I had tried the mint lemonade and grilled platter (chicken, lamb , beef) . The owner was very welcoming. Overall my experience was great . I hope to..."

Datonya P.

"I enjoyed visiting this restaurant. The place does not appear to be busy; most of the traffic in the restaurant was for takeouts. I ordered the mixed..."

Akua

"Stopped in before the Thursday night Ravens game. Place was pretty empty but food was great, unique spin on classic Mediterranean fare. Service was..."

Ryan Bowen

"REALLY good food! Very fresh! Ask for hot sauce if you can take it but its SOOO good. 🔥🔥🔥 I had chicken shawarma..."

Dineet Sapra

Afghan Kabob

"We've visited twice and enjoyed it both times. They are conveniently located near Johns Hopkins and there is a parking garage nearby. The restaurant..."

Lee Hargitt

"Nice food still. I am biased as I've been visiting multiple times once in a while. I like the sweetness of the turnips cooked in spices and raisins...."

Aravis Chiang

"We ordered carryout and when we got home there was an obvious problem. Way too much food for two humans to eat at one time! Their servings are very..."

Jeffery H

"Lovely restaurant, with takeout and dine-in options. Quiet and comfortable ambience, and no wait when I came in for an early lunch. The food is..."

Daniel Eison

"First time there. Went around 1:45 on a Friday, place was empty. I was ordering takeout. Very surprised by the ambiance of the interior as it was..."

naija jewel

"It was easy to find street parking on a Tuesday evening. Ambience: spacious, clean and cozy. Was not crowded at all. We got shorwa and shornakhod..."

Zohaib Ghatala

"So happy to have a small version of The Helmand near my workplace! The food is awesome. My favorites are the pumpkin appetizer (Kaddo Borani) and the..."

Diana Carstens

"Helmand kabobi long live Absolutely, Kabobs, salads and soups are so delicious 5 stars 🌟 for the deliciousness 5 stars 🌟 the best customer..."

Zaid Momand

"First time visiting. The ratings did not disappoint! Just what I was looking for- tasty food! Yummy lamb, in & out super fast! Very polite &..."

Avis Jackson

"Wow!!! Delicious and flavorful food. I was in town for a meeting and our group dined at this restaurant and was it a delight. The food was so tasty..."

Aisha D Fletcher

"One of our favorite spots in Baltimore. The Helmand in Mt. Vernon is amazing so we decided to try Kabobi for lunch & it did not disappoint. I’m..."

Michaela Huizar

"I ate here solo on a recent visit to JHU. The food was delicious, seasoned lamb and rice. Interior clean and pleasant. Waitress was friendly and..."

Eimear Bourke

"If you want to be treated like family, get a lesson in wines (one you've never had before I promise) from a gentleman owner and eat remarkable food..."

Jet Cool

"Unexpected vegetarian delight! Really well seasoned blend of vegetables and rice. The sweet turnips were just the right touch to the spicy mushrooms..."

Nicolette Watkins

"Excellent. Especially like the pumpkin and pepper appetizers, and the Kabuli Pallow. Get the latter with an extra side and it’s enough food for 2..."

Charise Van Liew

"If you live in the area or work at Johns Hopkins hospital, DO NOT IGNORE THIS RESTAURANT !! The Helmand on Charles Street is its heritage, and the..."

J Stevens (Fearless Patience)

Saffron Grill

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"Hands down the best Pakistani resturaunt in Baltimore. Delicious food. Amazing customer service. Highly recommend for family dine ins. Definitely..."

Ahmed Javaid

"Comfortable and cozy interior. Traditional Yemeni food (as well as Pakistani, but I haven't try). Delicious. Affordable prices. Highly..."

Milena Tamimi

"The best middle eastern & Pakistani place in Baltimore city. The owners Nabel and his partner are incredible as well. I highly recommend it. Keep it..."

Sultan Hjazi

"Place was very clean and the whole decor was very comforting. Staff took our orders quickly and got our milkshakes out within minutes of ordering..."

Jonathan Wilhelm

"The staff members are so kind and helpful. The food is amazing! The butter chicken is so so good and the portions are large! The environment is very..."

Kaya Yo

"The food was amazing. Large portions and perfectly seasoned. The prices were fair and the service was amazing. if you have come across this place..."

Christian G.

"Just left this restuarant in Fells Point feeling more than satisfied. As soon as you enter the place, you're immediately taken aback by the stunning..."

Ahmed Iqbal

"Tasty food, great ambiance and friendly staff!! The quality and quantity of food is just great. Butter chicken was delicious and so was the other..."

syeda kulsum

"Simply amazing. Had the butter chicken, and it was so smooth and silky. Decor is really great, and our waitress was fantastic and knowledgeable...."

Tuc To

"My husband and I were in the area and decided to stop in. I am usually skeptical when I don't see other patrons but I read the reviews and decided to..."

Stephanie Davis

Lebanese Taverna

80/100 (3845 ratings)

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"I recently dined at the Lebanese Tavern Restaurant and had a delightful experience. The Lamb Kabab was succulent, the mixed Kabab offered a fantastic..."

Saiful Islam

"First time dining at Lebanese Taverna. The food here is authentic and delicious! The fresh hot pita breads are so good !!! We ordered the Hummus trio..."

Arelys Q

"1st time here...was amazing. Great staff, atmosphere and cost. Kids even tried a d loved things that surprised us..."

Erica Jackson

"The food at Lebanese Taverna was reasonably priced and very delicious. Our food was delivered promptly and our waiter was kind and helpful. I..."

Aaliyah Clarkson

"Great food and excellent service. The wings were delicious. My schwarma platter was delicious. My wife loved her chef's platter. The prices were very..."

Texican

"Most refreshing adult beverage I've ever had. Freshest, sweetest watermelon made for a great afternoon snack. Ate here twice during our stay in..."

LaQuane McLean

"Happy hour was decent although the only draft beer available is blue moon. They have vegan and vegetarian options as starters/appetisers but none as..."

Priyanka Ray

"Food was great. The only thing I would say is that we had a large party of 12 because we were in town for a conference. We made reservations. We only..."

Erin Dunleavy

"I was in a group from out of state that was attending a convention in a nearby hotel. I made reservations for the group, and the Lebanese Taverna was..."

Jerm Day-Storms

"Very delicious food. Went here for a company holiday party. I was stuffed with the appetizers before the actual food came out because they were all..."

Bryan Furey

"Tasty Lebanese food in a great waterfront location in the Inner Harbor with friendly and attentive staff. Came for lunch. Ordered the spicy hummus..."

Josh Levey

"Right on the water and an easy walk down the harbor. They have indoor and outdoor dining available. The food here is authentic and delicious! The..."

Lucy

"Hummus trio was perfect. Kebobs especially the shrimp Kebobs were delicious. Loved the ambiance and food. Located in a beautiful Baltimore area...."

Rafat Husain

"I was introduced to Lebanese by a former coworker many years ago and instantly fell in love with the Mojito and Messa Fries with their famous garlic..."

Star Brown

"Atmosphere is a little stuffy, but the food and service were great. Location was..."

Ray Manuel

"Hard to tell that it was open. But very nice staff (a bit slow to check back with us after we were served), and food was good. I was looking for a..."

Hy Tran

"The food and drinks were excellent. Beautiful and sizable restaurant. Courteous service. I got the lamb and rice meal (forgot the name) and it was..."

Mira Yaache

"Great location, with authentic Lebanese dishes. The starter bread was hot out of the oven. Service was good and pricing is fair for the good..."

John Carricarte

Mezze

"This is my favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Baltimore. The food and then service exceed any other competitor - Maggie is absolutely amazing - she..."

Rojina Vafaee

"The fried calamari is the best I've ever had and I love calamari. We started with the trio of dips with pita and they were amazing too - especially..."

Padraig Duignan

"Could not rave more about this restaurant! The family, the food, the service, the COCKTAILS! It is consistently delicious and consistently..."

Maggy Daviet

"The service was great! Mezza serves small plates so you can try many dishes. The lamb sliders were my favorite, lamp chops impeccable, crab cakes..."

Tera Phipps

"I have eaten at Mezze many times over the years and it never disappoints. The food is fresh and has tons of flavor. I would also suggest ordering one..."

Veronica Meza

"I love the atmosphere food was great and it wasn’t a long wait for food and the waiter was..."

Rykia Da Boss

"Food is delicious. Loud and lively place! This is our first time here and the food reminds us of the Plaka in..."

Erik Drucker

"Great food. Excellent drinks. Love the atmosphere. Our favorite neighborhood place to go for..."

Nicole Rossi Varzandeh

"We had a fabulous time at Kalis Mezze! The atmosphere was great, delicious food and a wonderful staff. It was just a perfect experience! Thank you..."

Caterina Nina Pappastefanou

"What can I say. My brother passed away and Vasili, the owner is a long time family friend. He made my brother's memory service dinner the most..."

Stella Nomiki Papantonakis-Tsourakis

"Fantastic food, great service, sexy staff. You should check it..."

Elias Hinderberger

"Our new favorite restaurant. Food was amazing, service and ambiance were..."

Rebecca Fay Younglove

"While being a vendor at the Fell’s Point Fun Fest these guys took a one care of us great food. Thank you. See you next year Thanks , Twisted..."

Vickie Cook Gilbert

"My friends and I had the best experience here. We sat at the bar and the bar tender took amazing care of us offering terrific suggestions. We loved..."

Krista Lynn

"Excellent service, attentive without hovering. Loved the outdoor dining on Thames, great people watching. Creative dishes, not the same tired..."

Alicia Bittner

"Been coming back to this place for years because the food never disappoints. Friendly staff and fresh ingredients in authentic dishes. Wish they..."

Maggie Regan

"Whenever I am in Fells Point, I go to Mezze. The food is always so good. I was there on Thursday for happy hour. Half price plates. Everything was..."

Jackie Coratti

"Ok the braised beef was to die for we ended up getting a second plate! The hummus was really good and got devoured. The spinach phyllo dough was a..."

Heather Hanscom

"Super helpful and nice waiting staff. Good food and good cocktails. Great for group dinner with shared dishes. Love..."

Yun Chen

"Dec2022: Service was incredible! Its a small plate place hence mezze. Food we ate: Twisted feta was salty but delicious the proportion needed more..."

Mich

"Hidden gem in Baltimore Harbour/Fells Point area. Food was amazing and extremely affordable! Plates were larger than what we expected given the..."

G Gill

"This is a fantastic restaurant with an elegant interior and atmosphere. The building and bathrooms are always very clean and beautiful. The staff are..."

Rohit Mhaske

"Beautiful Ambiance! The Mezze Mule was SO AWESOME, and the cream of crab soup was so filling, with lots of jumbo -lump crabmeat and the broth was not..."

T McClellan

"Service and food were..."

Myeshia Mitchell

"Wow!!!! This place was recently renovated/redecorated during the pandemic, and the interior is absolutely gorgeous, with modern, classy, but still..."

J Z

"Wow! Simply wow! Found this place on a whim and everything was absolutely astonishing💕. Tried a few local seafood dishes as recommendations from..."

Diana

"Warren earns them 5 stars! He was a lot of fun and took care of me for my Birthday even though they were short staffed and he was working on 2..."

Russ Dean

"Had dinner here recently, it was quite tasty for the most part. Really liked the dips and pita for our appetizer! My only complaints are I think..."

Kirby Gong

"Recently celebrated my daughters 18th birthday in their private room upstairs. It was roughly 25 people and the service was great. Yo Han and Ester..."

Ray Renee

"The best! I had a party of about 30 people here. All the food came out amazing and so so so delicious! Mezze's tapas are the perfect meal in almost..."

Georgia Valais

Tayab's Kabab & Grill

"Pretty good place,nice and friendly atmosphere. Delicious kababs and sweet goat meat plus freshly baked bread. Delicious HALAL..."

Tim Stranger

"One of the best places I’ve ever eaten at ! Really brings me back home (Pakistan), amazing food, (the kebabs were beyond delicious!!), the customer..."

AISHA NASA

"Kabobs nd the bread was fresh and hot. It was clean and great people working inside. I heard the fish is amazing. I will try it next..."

Abdul Wadood Butt

"Great service and one of the best Kashmiri chai’s around!! I drive 45 minutes to have their chai. Worth every mile/penny/second. Thank..."

Muzzamil C

"Very great place of Pakistani food. If you want to eat tasty food this is the best place. The staff very professional and..."

Muhammad

"Good food and the customer service is great no long waits a large variety of food and the all around atmosphere is wonderful stop by and grab a..."

Joebaltimor West

"Friendly, authentic Pakistani food...fresh Naan and Roti..they also do..."

Sher

"I visited there and had their food, it was delicious, it is an authentic Pakistani..."

Syed Muhammad Baber Ali

"The food is really good , reminds me of home . i strongly recommend..."

linnet dayal

"Always love the taste they always got what I want new management loved..."

Shoaib Malik

King's Pizza & Subs

73/100 (3901 ratings)

"Always good food and service, the food is always hot when it arrives. And the driver is..."

Anna Smith

"Love your deluxe fries. Please don't ever do anything foolish and take them off. They are..."

Makeba Smith

"Good..."

Ahmed Khan

"This is my second time ordering their shrimp salad but this time as a sub and it was still very delicious. It was filled with a lot of shrimp and it..."

Nodella Jordan

"My chicken cheesesteak was delicious. My husband got old bay wings.This is the second time getting carryout here. Great service again. We will..."

monica dickerson

"Damn good chicken box I tell you that🤠 And Western fries potato wedges... Wings fried hard... Salt pepper and ketchup with hot..."

Coop89

"The lemon pepper whole wings were great. Best wings I’ve had. Excited to get them again. The pizza was okay, not my preference. It’s thicker and..."

Jenny J

"I was visiting Maryland for a few days and this place was fantastic. I had 2 slices of pepperoni pizza and that might have been some of the best..."

Brandon Curran

"First time eating here. I am so glad I came. The Cheese steak sub was awesome! You don't understand, I am a Cheesesteakologist and when I say it was..."

Peter Proctor

"King's never fails to impress. Their menu is somewhat broad yet in some areas confining. They don't offer baked ziti or chicken parmesan dinners..."

Tom McGrath

"This place is 5 stars when you factor in the value. It’s not gourmet food by any stretch, but it’s better than anyone else at the same price..."

Matthew Davis

"First time coming to this place Great service no let me rephrase that absolutely amazing service All the hallmarks of a true pizza and cheese steak..."

Azazel

"I've ordered about everything from their menu. I'd rate 4.5 out of 5, but I round up. Everything is great. Pizzas are phenomenal, subs and..."

Luke Wiles

"Ive ordered from Kings so many times and it is consistently great. I love the White Pizza most but the falafel is also very very good. Don't sleep on..."

Cindy Sjoquist

"Went here today with my wife & son king's pizza & subs still a1 after all these years #str8up..."

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