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

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Pak Halal Restaurant
93/100 (7 ratings)
Restaurants
Fast Food
Middle Eastern
Afghani
Pakistani
"I LOVE this place.... the food is delish. I always feel like I'm eating something good for me and the prices are very reasonable. Who needs to cook..."
l Davis
"Food is really worth trying over here! Great service with good..."
Afroz K
"Great halal food. lamb karahi is great. Chicken Tika is good and the halwa..."
Sohaib Ahmad
"I ate there ones it was really..."
Amman A
Zeezenia Kitchen
89/100 (860 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Egyptian
Halal
Egyptian
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Lamb
Falafel
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Egyptian
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"The food here was amazing. My fiancé & I took a trip to Gainesville & we set out to experience some authentic food along the way. After driving to a..."
Amanda B
"They sell fresh meet (chicken, goat, lamb, beef, ets) every Thursday. They have the best meet in town. Owners are very nice and..."
Muhammed Alzahrani
"Most popular Arabic market and food in Gainesville. You can find so many stuff to buy. Arabic delicious buffet are served Friday, Saturday,and..."
Emad Alshammari
"Family owned, some local and inhouse made products, and produce from their farm and others. Friendly staff, nice little cafe in the back. Great..."
Brian Stanton
"Nice selection of Egyptian and Middle Eastern foods in the market. The only times I have eaten at the restaurant portion it was very..."
John Rutledge
"Service was great, and the food was absolutely delicious. You can tell the ingredients used are fresh and high quality. The store was spotless and..."
Catherine Flores
"Awesome selection, delicious hot food, great service. I WILL be going back for..."
Mike Cotton
Byblos Restaurant
87/100 (796 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Lebanese
Halal
Arabic
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Arabic
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Salad
Hummus
Kabobs
Lamb
Sit down
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Arabic
Table Service
Wheelchair Accessible
Serves Alcohol
Gift Cards Available
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Lunch
Dinner
Mid-range
"The food and service are excellent! So happy to find a local Lebanese restaurant. I’ve been needing a kibbe naye fix for a long time. I highly..."
Melissa Updyke Harshman
"I loved Nora's food, so coming to this place was a given. No surprises, excellent food made from tasty Mediterranean ingredients, and very reasonably..."
Babak Kharazi Amin
"Great all around place. Great food at reasonable prices. Excellent service. And the Belly Dancing is great fun entertainment. Definitely worth going..."
Elie Azar
"I used to love this place. But it's ridiculous that they won't let you substitute a side salad for your rice without charging you an additional$5.50!..."
Janice Bond
"Wonderful food and great service! I would highly recommend you try this..."
Pamela Sams
"Food was amazing and staff super sweet and helpful! Even got a little belly dancing in on Saturday night! We will definitely be..."
Boo Blakey
"I came in and I was greeted by the owner who was so sweet! This food is SO..."
Amy Rutledge
"Awesome atmosphere, great customer service and outstanding food. We will definitely dine here..."
Shawn Summers
"We arrive on a Mid-week night around 8:30, the place was going to close after the last customers (a group of 6 that was there).. our geoupe , also..."
Marie Kheira Menton Bentoumi
"It's good to have a good Lebanese Resturant back in the area. As we were accustomed in the past with Nora restaurant with great food and atmosphere..."
Ziad Naja
"It's quality food at its best and consistent every time. Delicious flavors and no other restaurant in the are compares. We always come..."
Amanda Corvetto
"I came here for late lunch a mini day date with my husband... loved it! The food was oh so mega packed with taste and so many layers of flavors ......"
Esther Biggs, Realtor
"A beautiful place walking in. We wanted to try something new. Water was brought to us, we were asked if we wanted wine. My boyfriend & I don't drink,..."
M. L. B.
"First time dining here and did not disappoint. My fave was the Lamb Chops, so tender and tasty. Fattoush was excellent, not too sour like the other..."
LIA C
"What a top grade Lebanese restaurant! Must try! I feel lucky to have found this place. It's only my first time here but will definitely be back and..."
Ahmed Kaptan
"Wonderful, the blend of spices and flavors gave us a warm, contented feeling. A true hidden gem. Been twice and will definitely come back. Everything..."
Susan
"First of all, great service. Jack was humorous and provided fantastic service. For appetizers, the baba ganoush and hummus were good. We didn't like..."
Trix Lee-Rainwater
"We had a very nice time watching the belly dancer and enjoying the crowd. The good was on point. I had the meat sampler and it was very..."
Mike Dinwoodie
"Expertly prepared authentic Lebanese cuisine in a family run restaurant. Wait staff are friendly and the atmosphere is comfortably rustic-modern. ..."
Laura Spriggs Gray
"Gem of a restaurant with Joe ,our waiter,excelling. Reasonably priced and on point re : flavors,technique I could have quite ordered anything from..."
David Ward
"Great Lebanese food. Loved it! They even have house pita bread that I haven't seen outside the middle east! ..."
David Meese
Kabab House
87/100 (1092 ratings)
Restaurants
Vegan Options
Middle Eastern
Halal
Indian
Pakistani
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Brunch
Lamb
Sit down
Indian
Middle Eastern
Pakistani
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Accepts Credit Cards
Delivery
Takeout
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Drinks
Brunch
Dinner
Lunch
Mid-range
"The waitress was kind & accommodating! What I ordered: Pic 1. Channa soup - very good; well-seasoned! Pic 2. Veggie makhani - perfect amount of..."
The BBCO Show
"Oh man was this good! We have never tried Indian food and all 4 things we tried were great. Everything was super flavorful. Can't wait to go back and..."
Patrick Hassett
"Kabab house makes the best butter chicken in Gainesville. The restaurant is quiet but the service can be improved. I am not sure if it’s a pandemic..."
Motunrayo
"There was no crowd. The service was a little slow but I was in no hurry so I just enjoyed the smells and the relaxation. Veggie Samosa followed by..."
Seth Winnick
"This place has the most authentic Indian cuisine in Gainesville. My experience at kebab house was fantastic and the food was absolutely perfect,..."
Sam German
"I never knew i would like Indian food until I went to this place. It was really so nice that I had to take home and eat the next day. Definitely I..."
Amobichukwu Amanambu
"This restaurant is hands down the best takeout I've ever had. I get it multiple times a month and the Indian food is so good and its always up to my..."
Augusto
"Nice little fast food Indian(Greek) restaurant. This is a nice little restaurant. Food was very good, rice was perfectly cooked and the 3 large..."
Keith Landers
Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe - Gainesville
84/100 (869 ratings)
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Greek
Greek
Middle Eastern
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
Dinner
Lunch
Gyros
Lamb
Salad
Mediterranean
Greek
Middle Eastern
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"My friend recommended to try Taziki’s and it was phenomenal! Service was excellent as well food delicious. I had the grilled veggie gyro with salad..."
Laurenz Deganos
"This place is amazing! Such great healthy food at an affordable price. I was new to Gainesville and pretty apprehensive at first but this turned out..."
Christian Escorcia
"Just ate here for the first time and we will be back!! It was delicious and the staff was super friendly. My husband had a gyro and we didn’t know..."
Eileen Butler
"Foodgasmic gyros and delish potatoes!! Great lil place to grab a bite worthy of your time. Taste buds will..."
Kitty Willis
"Bolay was JAMMED UP... I stepped over to try Tazikis... Cold recpation, BUT! Nice rebound with the food+... I will come here again ... I enjoyed the..."
Erica `ArYKa
"My friend and I just went for the first time and it was delicious! I got the lamb gyro with pasta salad and she got the Mediterranean salad. I think..."
Julia Rusler
"Really like the vibe of this place. The whipped feta with the honey became my new favorite. The gyros are good as is their Taziki sauce. Its cool all..."
C Andrade
"We both had gyros, mine chicken and hers lamb. Both were delicious. The tomato and cucumber side salad was also very good. Prompt and friendly..."
Michael Kelch
Sababa
83/100 (608 ratings)
Restaurants
Middle Eastern
Israeli
Mediterranean
Middle Eastern
Israeli
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Vegan Options
Vegan Options
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Falafel
Shawarma
Salad
Middle Eastern
Mediterranean
Israelí
Accepts Credit Cards
Non-smoking restaurants
Dog Friendly
Delivery
Outdoor Seating
Takeout
Accepts Mastercard
Seating
Accepts American Express
Table Service
Street Parking
Wheelchair Accessible
Accepts Discover
Parking Available
Validated Parking
Free off-street parking
Digital Payments
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"We had a great first experience at Sababa! About 30 of us got together for dinner at the small family-owned restaurant. Not having been there..."
Raksha Ravikumar
"oh. my. god. The chicken shawarma is to die for. I love all of the salads and sides it comes with too. And this is the best falafel I've had in..."
Anna Weissman
"You guys are great!!!this place is relaxing and great all the time the customer service is amazing also the food is extremely fresh if you're from..."
Edel Duarte
"First visit. I tried the falafel sandwich & it was great. The service was quick & friendly. Will def go back..."
Cindy Bush
"Amazing food and service. I eat here at least once a week. So glad they opened downtown. You can tell they care deeply about the customer..."
Patrick Dodds
"Excellent, tasty, authentic Mediterranean food! Chicken Schwarma was particularly..."
Sarah Edgar
"The best customer service, hands down!!! I drove all the way from Kissimmee with my mom ( she never been in a kosher restaurant before) to try out..."
Carlos Monserrate
"Good food and very friendly. Definitely stop by if you're in town or want a delicious quick bite to eat that'll fill you up for a reasonable price...."
Michael Croghan
"The food is so good, so fresh, I drove an hour to get there. And I absolutely plan on driving an hour to go again. It's in a beautiful area... Right..."
Monica Ling-Tannehill
"the best medi foos in central..."
Dhaval Modi
"Best falafel and hummus in Gainesville and that I've had in years. The co-owner is really nice and funny too. She sat down with us and chatted..."
Dan Vazquez
"World's Best..."
Eric Parker
"Thank you for your hospitality. Wonderful food, amazing people who cook; Riley and Yael rock!!! You too..."
Sabela Michelle Marie
"Quick and delicious! Meal comes with a great variety consisting of 2 different salads, chickpeas, hummus and pita, sauce, side of your choice and the..."
Jill J
"So glad we found this place! Traveling from out of town it can be hard to find Vegan options all the time. The food both vegan and non vegan was..."
Kaleea Garner
"Been here many times. … had the Chicken Shawarma to go this trip. … loved the flavor as..."
perry coughlin
"Five stars and if I could I would give them more!! As you can see I loved the food in this humble hidden gem in Gainesville. The Israeli and..."
Your Helpful Wendy
"My brother and I are obsessed with this restaurant. First of all, it’s so homey and inviting on the inside. I think it’s a beautiful location in..."
Maria Paula
"We did some plumbing work for the owner recently and he generously hooked us up with some food. It was amazing. thank you so much and wish you much..."
Nate Bazinet
"I always get the falafel platter, it’s amazing. They also have a no tipping policy, which I fully support. I’d much rather pay higher prices..."
Nancy
"Absolutely delicious meal and delightful service. I ate the vegan shawarma, and it was very flavorful. The portion was perfect for..."
Mia Steller
Falafel King Sandwiches
81/100 (906 ratings)
Restaurants
Quick Bites
Vegan Options
Mediterranean
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Middle Eastern
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Vegan Options
Halal
Vegetarian Friendly
Dinner
Lunch
Hummus
Falafel
Gyros
Sandwiches
Mediterranean
Lebanese
Middle Eastern
Takeout
Reservations
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"My family loves to stop here on drives home from the beach. Amazing food, friendly..."
Nicolle Randall Robleto
"Such great food, best baklava I've ever had, wonderful..."
Kenneth Eichenberg
"Very good! You can tell it is home made and very nice people work there. I always stop by when I'm in the..."
Tina Schmeisser
"Small restaurant but they have great falafel! And the baklava is..."
Rayven Crisafulli
"Friendly and helpful staff, good food. Tables were dirty (all of them). My only personal issue is another place that "requests" a tip before food and..."
Richard Swilley
"I've been going to this traditional, small mom and pop place for over 20 years! I've eaten hundreds of Gyros in my life and this is by-far the best..."
Sukotto Shinobi
"We stopped here on our way from Orlando to Destin. We are from Texas and have many many gyros options but this place was amazing!!! We tried kafta..."
Neelam Khan (Neekha)
"I’ve been coming to falafel king since I was a kid and it’s always been one of my favorite restaurants in town. The food is always fresh and the..."
Aly L
"Fast casual middle eastern spot - the food here is so fresh, healthy, and delicious! I had the Mediterranean platter with hummus, baba ghanoush,..."
Tissy Mang
"Excellent food. We had the gyros and grape leaves. The gyros are huge and loaded with delicious meat cut off the spit in front of you. The grapes..."
Joey Westfield
Afghan Famous Kabobs
78/100 (634 ratings)
Restaurants
Afghani
Afghan
Middle Eastern
Halal
Middle Eastern
Halal
Dinner
Lunch
Gyros
Kabobs
Lamb
Sit down
Afghan
Middle Eastern
Seating
Wheelchair Accessible
Takeout
Television
Dinner
Lunch
Cheap Eats
"If Afghan Famous Kabob were located in Warrenton, it would be difficult to not eat here every..."
Christen T. Schmeling
"Food is REALLY good, and you can't beat the price. But honestly the owner is SO kind which makes your dining experience much more delightful. He..."
Ga Yeong Pak
"My daughter, brother and I love this place! We have been regulars for almost 3 years! Amazing food and great..."
Isis Gonzalez
"Very delicious kebab! My choice all-in-one..."
Valeriy Savinov
"My daughter and I love this place. Food/service are both exceptional! Lamb is always on..."
Frankie Clark
"LOVE this place! It's clean, the food is hot and fresh, and the owners are really gracious. The Super Dish is..."
Kerri Baker
"I LOVE this restaurant. You can see them making their food right at the till, with a little grill, and yet, despite not being frozen or prepackaged,..."
Anika Agarwal
"Amazing flavorful food, I’ve been going to this place for about 5 years now and they’ve always been perfect every time, the employees are sweet..."
Emma Paserba
"Had a craving for chicken Kabos and found this place . You know is good when you open the door and all those flavors and spices hit you. I order the..."
edwin guillen
"We stopped in to get a to go meal. Ended up getting the Kabob sampler. Absolutely fantastic. The meat was all moist and flavorful. Bread was..."
CJ Horselover
"Been going to this place for over a decade now, and it has consistently delivered excellent food at reasonable prices. I've tried countless times to..."
Addison Hoff
"WOW! If you are in the mood for authentic Afghani food, this is THE PLACE to get it. It may be well worth taking a trip to this delightful restaurant..."
Karim Poonawala
"We have tried other kabob restaurants in several states and never found a place as good as Afghan Famous Kabob. The kabobs are almost always..."
Katy Scott
"Holy this food was really really good! I ordered pumpkin spinach dish and I was blown away by how tasty it was. Who would of knew pumpkin could be so..."
Arash Beyzadeh
"Loved the people and the food. Very welcoming and funny! Their food is very reasonably priced and delicious. Will definitely be going..."
Mohammed Rahman
"Got the Deluxe Kabob and the plate was full. The Gyro was just as delicious and all the bread is made in house. Owners are really nice. The online..."
Vivian Le
"Ordered to-go Chicken and lamb kabobs for lunch. The portion was good and delicious. Everything from chicken, lamb to rice and salad were delicious...."
Seon Kang
"Always great food. Usually get takeout as they don't have a liquor license and dining in is not fancy. Again the food is great and the staff are..."
John Dixon
"Absolutely delicious. The food is made fresh right in front of you. Definitely try!! They are so friendly. We would certainly..."
Khalid Ibrahimi
"28MAY2021 Friday lunch: unlike several recent reviews we experienced courteous service, smiles, thank yous, etc not just with us but with all the..."
Ed Tracy
"Been coming here for years. A nice quiet place to grab lunch or dinner. Always outstanding food, some of the best basmati rice I’ve ever eaten,..."
Opassa Travels
"Wife told me that this place had a high rating so on our way out west, stopped by here. Was surprised that the lamb kabob was around $13 (normally..."
Terry Kim
"One of the best places in town for something a little different. They serve large meals consisting of well made and very delicious food. Most of..."
Bill Franklin
"Great food. The owner is very nice and cooks the beat rice and kababs. Bread is great with kababs and white..."
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