Review Kareem's Lebanese Kitchen - Naples

We are visiting Naples and wanted some authentic middle eastern food and this is what I found! A hidden gem! From service to food everything was amazing! The chef even came and made sure everything was okay and took a picture with my boys! We ordered a bunch of different items off the menu and definitely don’t regret anything! It was delicious, portions were perfect and the seasonings were just right! Michele was our waitress and she was the sweetest and so attentive! I can’t wait to visit Naples again so I can bring my family here! Definitely 10/10

My family and I had a wonderful dining experience, enjoying well executed Lebanese food. It was insanely delicious, rich with spices, and well presented. Our server Cesar explained the dishes in detail and gave us good recommendations. The Lebanese bread along with olive oil and Zaa’tar was amazing, the Seabass was fresh and flavorful, the Chicken Farrouj was tender and melted in your mouth with its spices, the mix grilled Mashawi (chicken kebabs, beef kebabs and lamb chop) was extraordinarily cooked. We ended off the night with a special Lebanese wine, Beiruti Qatayef, and a full stomach. The experience was so good that Chef Rachid introduced himself and we exchanged our thoughts about his food, congratulating him on these dishes, and promising that we will be coming back. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Kareem’s is the absolute best authentic Lebanese restaurant in SWF!!! Everything I have ever tried on this menu was incredible! From the fresh warm pita bread to the Chefs sampler platter the delicious entrees uh you can’t go wrong try anything I bet you’ll love it! Thank you for an incredible meal! I swear next time I’ll save room for dessert!

The restaurant deserves so much more… Everything from the service, the feeling like you are very important to the restaurant and your satisfaction is their biggest priority, needless to say, the food I don’t care what you want to eat at this place, it is all excellent food and very well placed together including the presentation. I enjoyed a nice vegan meal last year or the year prior to that in 2021, and the feeling is just the same this time around as well. I am very happy with this find. I want to keep a secret, so I don’t have a long line to wait to get in, but at the same time, the success of this place will guarantee my ability to enjoy it next time I am seeking a nice meal in Naples, FL. Lovely place. Rare find. Thank You!!

Excellent food and service here! Tried all three wraps - falafel, beef and chicken. The garlic sauce provided with the chicken is the ticket! Hot fresh pita bread served as complimentary appetizer. Fresh lemonade is very tasty. Chef came out to greet guests, very friendly and authentic!

VEGANS PLEASE READ Not only is the best Lebanese food I’ve had (without being in the Middle Eastern region of the world where much of these dishes are accessible, but maybe even then!), the vegan menu is expertly vegan without compromise for taste. Anytime I travel abroad I am always looking for great Lebanese food. And in this case I found it in my own (almost) backyard, I drove over an hour each way to go there and it was beyond worth it. I even got to-go orders for the next day. The serving sizes are generous and made with such care. I cannot say enough good things about the food. And the service was warm, compassionate and Chef even came out to discuss some of the vegan options with us that weren’t on the menu. He specially made batata harra for us and dear god it was so delicious! We felt so welcome and honestly just sort of at home. All of the staff were friendly and definitely were entertained by us ordering like half the vegan menu. They moved us to a bigger table just so we could really enjoy it! 💁🏻‍♀️ They we’re so accommodating and kind. It is just such a pleasant experience to have great food, to connect with the staff and just feel totally welcome despite maybe having dietary restrictions or preferences. If you have someone vegetarian or vegan in your life please please please don’t do them the disservice of missing out on this place.

I've been to Naples many times, but this was our first time finding this spot. It did not disappoint. The food was amazing. I ordered the Beirut platter and couldn't have been happier with it. A definite recommendation while in Naples, Fl

I had an exceptional experience at Kareem's Kitchen. The premium service they provided was outstanding. They inquired about my food preferences and even offered a small sample for me to try. I particularly adored the eggplant salad, a delightful off-menu item that combined fresh eggplant with garlic and a flavorful tomato combination. The lamb stew was simply incredible, with tender meat that easily fell off the bone, and the accompanying sauce or broth was a perfect match for pita bread or rice. Lastly, the chocolate cake was a delicious treat, not excessively sweet, with a delightful "hard" shell and a melting chocolate interior. Make sure not to miss out on it!

I dined at Kareems last night 11/13 for my birthday. TLDR: Its amazing, must try in Naples. I made a reservation for a party of 4 for 6pm. But to my surprise when we arrived at the restaurant there were hardly any patrons. The staff was very attentive and information the whole dinner. They held the door open for my party as we walked with and throughly explained the menu. Shout out to our server Shaha (can't remember for sure but that is what the check shows) for taking amazing care of us. He made wonder recommendations, was professional and tined the dinner perfectly. We started with 2 appetizers - Hummus and Arayes. I'm very particular about hummus and the server assured me that everything was made in house. - the hummus was very good, creamy, had a great balance of oil, tahini and whole chickpeas. - The pita bread was out of this world. The bread is served steaming hot and it light and airy. - The pita is also served with olive oil and zaatar. While I prefer the hummus this isn't a bad way to go. - The Arayes is like a bread bread with minced meat and garnished with pickles. The taste was amazing my only complaint was that because of the fattiness of the meat it causes the bread to lose its crisp. Main courses: Everyone was impressed with their entress. From the taste to the plate presentation the mains were on point. - I had the mixed kebabs. they give you an assortment of kebabs and even a lamb lollipop. All the meats were tender and juicy. The lamb lollipop was my favorite. The fattiness and seasoning were perfect. The rice was extremely fluffy. - I also tried the Ovzi. A lamb dish with rice, grape leaves and nuts. This is an extremely filling dish so be prepared to have extras. The lamb was fork tender, the nuts gave it a crunch and the pomegranate molasses and yogurt sauce bring it home. Dessert Because it was my birthday they offered a complimentary chocolate lava cake. This was 1 of 3 desserts they have on the menu. Im not a huge chocolate fan but I throughly explained the desert. The cake is made of dark chocolate and it oozes chocolate. The other dessert that we ordered was the Qatayef. Dummbed down it's like 2 pancakes that stuffed with cheese and topped with syrup and rosewater. It is served hot and if you have a sweet tooth this is a great way to finish off the meal. All in all this restaurant is a must. From the atmosphere, to the service, to the food it's top notch.

Made reservations in advance to ensure we had a seat at the table (which is advised as this is a popular destination, for sure!). After a brief wait to be seated (as it was busy, but far from full at 6:15 PM), we were brought to our table and promptly attended to by our server, who was very pleasant. Warmed, fresh bread with olive oil and oregano introduced us to the Middle Eastern flavor journey on which we were about to embark. We started with baba ghanoush (smoky flavored hummus) and lemon lentil soup (perfectly balanced and savory). Entrees of shish taouk (simple flavor complimented by the accompanying rice, grilled veggies, and onion salad) and chicken shawarma (hand-held wraps in a tasty bread) also were flavorful and delicious. We rounded out our filling meal with perfectly-portioned baklava as a set treat to end our dining experience. Two areas of improvement to note, only one of which directly impacted our dining: 1) our server, who was super polite, could have checked in during the meal. Though adequately satisfied with the food, we were in need of beverage refills and additional napkins that would have been nice to have; 2) the table adjacent to ours sent food back to the kitchen as the beef served was declared raw and undercooked. Had this been my own meal, I would have liked to verify, but this was a family seemingly familiar with the cuisine and they were rather off put by the quality of their meals. All-in-all, a delicious dinner for us with a nice enough atmosphere and fairly attentive service! Would definitely eat here again. 👍