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

"Excellent food authentic Turkish food the lentil soup best ,, not going anywhere else they have their permanent customer excellent service owener is..."

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Josh Pagano

"The best place in the area. Delicious food and great customer..."

Saeed Abdulla

"My family and I had an amazing experience here at Yemen Kitchen today. Service is spectacular, food was so so so good...my chicken was falling off..."

Bridget Jackson

"Thy best 👌🏼 Food has always been so fresh and awesome customer service...."

Carvajal Yanez

"It was absolutely amazing and delicious food. We have many Yemeni restaurants in Michigan but Im impressed with this place. Good luck and definitely..."

Mohamed Korin

"Awesome place with very very very taste food, remind us with back home tasty food. Lamiaa did an awesome job explaining everything in details, and..."

Michael Fahim

Sassool

85/100 (2585 ratings)

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"This was my second visit to Sassool and it's even better than I remembered. The line was half-way to the door, but it moved quickly from choice to..."

J B

"Just passing through Raleigh exploring and stumbled upon this place… Every so often you discover a new spot that just satisfies on all levels and..."

Matthew Duplessie

"This a Nice cozy Mediterranean spot in Raleigh, NC. Was visiting my family and decided to go there for some food. We got Salmon, with Grape leaf and..."

Alpesh Patel

"This is one of my favorite restaurants in Raleigh. They have a hot and cold bar with a variety of Lebanese & Mediterranean foods. Everything I have..."

JD_WB _8888

"Amazing Mediterranean food! So many options for dine in or to-go! Large portions! Easy parking. There is usually a line, but it's well worth the..."

Rob Mihelic

"This is probably my favorite Mediterranean food spot. The food is so healthy and tasty, and you get so many side options. I usually get the chicken..."

Deanna Cortes

"Food is fresh, auethenic and delicious. I ordered the Chicken Shawarma no pita combo with the kale salad and rice with lentils. So good. I also order..."

Mo

"Delicious sides and desserts! We loved the triple berry tart, mushroom onion pizzette, and sweet potato salad. Very generous portions for the price..."

Jessica Strait

"We have a group of friends that meet at Sassool on Strickland Road once a month. It is the perfect place to gather. They offer food choices that are..."

Laurel Vadala

"We were in Raleigh last week visiting My Baby Sister and her Hubby so we had to eat out to keep her out of the kitchen. We convinced them to eat..."

Richard Best

"This place is incredible and so close to our house! I love thet they have a huge variety of sides. The tzatziki was incredible along with their oven..."

Nikki Goldsmith

"If you enjoy Mediterranean food, you must try Sassool! We got a kabob platter and a four side platter. Everything was delicious and filling! They..."

Megan Wolfe

"I love it! Everything is so healthy, it's the only place I can go to pig out on vegetables with such a variety of flavors, mint, cilantro, jalapeno,..."

Alicia Belcher

"Sassool is one of my favorite restaurants anywhere, and I get takeout about once a week. Everything is delicious, there are lots of healthful..."

Jeni Baker

"The food is always fresh and delicious at Sassool! Love the hummus with extra oil and..."

Chana Lynn

"The food here is so fresh and absolutely delicious!! They have a market so you can buy some of your favorite things for home. If I’m having people..."

Ashley Abboushi

Jasmin & Olivz

85/100 (2171 ratings)

Accepts American Express

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"My wife and I went there with two other friends. The food was good, the pricing was reasonable and the service was quick. You stand in line while..."

Gregory Perkins

"Great spot! Stopped in for a bite to eat and a short meeting with my broker and the service was quick, and the staff was so kind. Their food was..."

Sylvia Balli

"I’ve eaten at multiple Jasmin & Olivz location and had their food for years! Even since when to my knowledge they were just Jasmin!!Definitely one..."

Muhammad Y. Ibrahim

"oh I love this place. It always hits the spot! They have a wide variety of different dishes. pictured below is one of their massive salads! It lasted..."

Lauren Kohler

"Loving the food here!! I was referred by a friend and I love the vibes and the workers are so friendly! Will definitely be coming here..."

GroundShakersz

"I ate here today and had the spicy chicken panini. I made it a combo with fries and a drink. The ingredients in the panini were super fresh. The..."

Roderick Gorham

"My favourite food to order here! Chicken Zaki with a side of hummus and pita. I usually get it with the jasmine sauce too but the pesto is equally..."

Anirudh Raman

"Such amazing food and flavor! Love the garlic and hot..."

SapnokiRani SKR

"Delicious Mediterranean food! A variety of selections from platters to bowl and..."

Enayetur Raheem

"Very tasty Mediterranean food. From Salad to Falafel to Gyro, the whole fare was tasty. The gyros were thick cut with good portion size. Tahiti sauce..."

Prakash Rangaraju

"The best panini I’ve ever ate. I would totally recommend it. When we ordered our food and got some sodas, our food came. Fastest food..."

Murat Bakir

"What a treasure you have here in your community. I stumbled upon this wonderful place while in town for training. This is the Jasmine platter...."

Kelsey B

"Authentic Mediterranean food! Easy access from NCSU and Meredith campuses. Seating can be limited due to sheer volumes of customers. Clean dining..."

nicholas abston

Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh

84/100 (5336 ratings)

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"A Culinary Journey Through The Mediterranean Its Finest! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (5 out of 5 stars) This modern Mediterranean deli seamlessly..."

Adam P

"Lamb with beets and kale was pretty good. I was expecting chunks instead of ground lamb. Cheese Cake was..."

Anthony Davis

"I love Neomonde in Raleigh! It’s authentic Mediterranean food served in a flash, and it’s very inexpensive! The chicken kabobs were very tasty,..."

Michael Douthat

Sean C.

"Let me just say that the chickpea & butternut squash salad was PHENOMENAL. So flavorful and hearty. I enjoyed the 2 skewer platter. Grilled chicken..."

C. T (Ciara Can Cook)

"The chicken salad pita was great! You can certainly taste the fresh herbs that they grow on site. Try the potato..."

Dustin Pruitt

"Nice place to have Mediterranean dishes. Very authentic and healthy alternative to the American junk food. Every time we go there, it's always busy..."

Mayank Trivedi

"The food was amazing and atmosphere were amazing! The service was great too... it was just a bit rushed as we were a group of 3 working with 1..."

Katrina Kessler

"Omg delicious. The aroma of food was A1. That's how you're supposed to greet your guests. I had the pleasure pf being checked out by "Rosie"..."

J.M. Lincoln

"Most authentic Mediterranean food I have ever eaten! Lamb & beef pita pocket hits right on target with the flavors! They also bake their pita..."

MOHAMMED AAQIB MANSURIE

"Great selection of side dishes with awesome flavor even if some were a little too salty for my taste (hummus, tabbouleh); the falafel was great and..."

Josh B

"Good food, very acidic, healthy! Reasonably priced, beautiful store and..."

Hilde Hund

"Very good food! Good for take out, or dining in. Chill..."

Daymian Snowden

"They always have a plethora of gluten free and vegetarian options for me. In fact, I could probably eat here every day and not get sick of it because..."

Shanah Bell

"Great food! Confusing menu/line setup but food was well priced and delicious. Nice inside and outside dining..."

Anastasia Lucignani

"A great variety of Mediterranean food, comfortable setting and delicious! I wish I had something like this closer to..."

Rebecca Mele

Kabab And Curry

84/100 (1908 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was raised on food influenced by Indian culture and it's always so hard to find restaurants that can match the authenticity. But Kabab & Curry..."

Kristina Mohammed

"This place is by far my new favorite spot when I'm in NC. Amazing food, very cute restaurant, people are very nice and the prices were very..."

Kimberley Ann Holloway Morales

"This place was recommended by a friend and was amazing! Our young boys loved their first time eating Indian food and we will absolutely be back! The..."

Ann Johnson

"Best curry goat in the entire triangle. The goat meat is very fresh..."

Owolabi Eruja

"Amazing food...perfct Indian taste..had biryani and dal makhani and it was better than some of restaurants in India....so if u lookin fuh Indian food..."

Amol Pai

"Wonderful service, wide menu selection, food is flavorful, satisfying and portions are large enough to take home extras! One of the best restaurants..."

Heather Frost-Malek

"The service wasn't good but the food was GREAT,very good so good that I didn't care if I waited 30 minutes without a hello or a second glass of tea..."

Adrienne MsAj Lee

"We Love it here!! Great food and wonderful employees!..."

Maria Fisher

"Really nice lunch buffet, great..."

Henrik Forsberg

"Always wonderful and very good food! The buffet has an except selection and..."

Arthur B Raleigh

"Nice buffet selections, both veg and meat choices. Good dessert selection too. Food had great flavors! My only complaint is the chicken is a little..."

Stefan Kowalewski

"We stopped in to refuel after moving our junior into his off-campus apartment. Service was a little slow, but the amazing food definitely made up..."

Sean Knight

"The best Indian food I had so far ! We drove an hour away to give it a try and it did not disappoint! The mango lassi is to die for ! The spice level..."

Andrea Shirinzadeh

"🚨Food and drinks 10/10 highly recommend🚨 I come every week to order butter chicken with garlic naan for my meal. For my appetizers: veggie..."

Camryn Battle

"This restaurant is FABULOUS. The food is absolutely amazing. Everything is so fresh. Voted best Indian restaurant, I see..."

Michelle Cohen

"Ate the buffet. Was just fine not too much good food. Tandoori chicken was cold, rice pudding did not taste like rice pudding. Dont go here expecting..."

Ahmed Tariq

"I used to go to this place all the time while i was at NC State. Three years later, Im extremely glad to see that they haven’t changed at all. We..."

Ajimon Thomas

"If you like spice do not do buffet. Everything I ordered was amazing. It was nice to find items on the menu that I have only eaten in..."

Kim Yule and Family

"This is so far the best goat biriani house near NC State. I tried Al Madina, Milad, Dharani, Lime and Lemmon. None of them are close to this awesome..."

A B M Tanvir Pasha

"Absolutely wonderful restaurant! My dad had a small wedding with close family here and the staff exceeded all expectations. They helped me and my..."

Muniba Khan

Nur Mediterranean Deli & Market

"Great place. Located rite in mission vally. Had a order to pickup. We had ordered a gyro sand wich and the other 1 with fries. I would say one of the..."

Mansoor

"They are all Muslims, and they speak both Hindi, and English, they have a fantastic choice of mid Eastern foods, I purchase two packages of black..."

Michael Burnham

"The best falafel gyro and plates in Raleigh. The items in the grocery store are excellent also. The humus, Mediterranean salad is great also. My..."

Keith Farmer

"As soon as you walk in you are greeted as if you were family. They easily walk you through any and every question you have, and of course, the food..."

OB

"I LOVE Nur Deli. I was a child and my father brought me to eat here. I am now 29 and I still come here a few times a month. You have to try their..."

Kalled Shanab

"I had great experience today at Nur Mediterranean Deli, the employee her name is (Aicha) was very helpful, nice and friendly. She helped me find what..."

safia gagaz

"My favorite Mediterranean restaurant in the area, which I have been coming to since they opened their doors in the 1980''s. Great falafel and salads,..."

E. Alexander Gerster

"What an incredible experience I had with my wife, the staff is family owned and the service is far more superior than I am used to. The food is..."

Danny Stark

"I like the food, service is a little slow, especially during lunch time. But theyre always very nice. They also have a small grocery store in the..."

Sam L

"This is a small store of middle Eastern food items. They also have a eating area inside if you order any cooked items. We tried a gyro sandwich and..."

A K

"We stopped in for the first time this weekend for dinner and were blown away by the kind hospitality and the quality of the food. The platters are..."

Jeffrey Todd Bridges

"I had a braised lamb shank that must have weighed over a pound by itself plus yellow rice, stuffed grape leaves (which had a different flavor than..."

Carl Frega

"Food was fantastic! But the wait was a little longer than we had hoped. However, there were only 2 ppl in the kitchen working so we killed time in..."

Alex Hashimi

"First visit this weekend was great. Falafel, hummus, grape leaves were all delicious. The tabuleh could’ve used a bit more dressing but overall..."

Amber Cox

"This is a great, locally owned Mediterranean market and cafe. The food is fresh and good, and more importantly- Everyone who works there is very,..."

Rob Beeghly

Shish Kabob Downtown

Wheelchair Accessible

"Definitely my favorite spot for lunch in downtown Raleigh. The food and staff are equally fantastic. I'm greeted by name when I walk in. Come on, who..."

John Tarrant

"I travel twice a month and always look for a place like this. Very clean and delectable place. The owner greets you warmly and makes your selection..."

Subbu Varanasi

"That philly steak sandwich was love�. I really enjoyed it. It was cooked fresh and made with fresh..."

Quanitra Boomer

"Great food, great..."

Jonathan Garrison

"This place rocks! The best shawarma that I have ever..."

Blair Ludwig

"Everything I've tried here has been..."

Maranda Riek

"This is a great grab and go spot for when you're in the mood for something other than the typical fast food fare. I order the falafel sandwich. It's..."

Matt F.

"There aren't enough stars for the ubiquitous flavors contained in this Veggie Platter. This place absolutely nailed what they do. I had the Falafel,..."

Beth Brown

"Every time I have been to this place the quality and the service were the same. All the cooking utensils are clean and the person using them (I'm..."

Lucian Coman

"I enjoy fast ethnic places. This is a small grab and go restaurant. It is Mediterranean style food so gyros, tabouli, hummus baba ganoush and..."

Garret Weaver

"I’ve been eating there for the past 9 years and the test never changed or downgraded at all ,delicious meals I’ve tried the whole menu lol..."

Adam Barakat

"Glad they were open on a rainy day when so many places weren't. Service and food were both..."

Steven Frost

"Great food and service. Friendly people. The price was great also. If you are downtown this is the place you need to go. Best food in..."

Ammo Troop

"Excellent Services and food. I recommend it 100%...."

Ladagoval

"The Gyro I had was great! It was delicious, and a little kick to it. They even have a discount if you get the combo of your..."

Greg W

"I eat here fairly regularly. The lamb is good, and the sides are good. Grape leaves are delicious, and the fries are cooked well. Staff is friendly..."

Nick Peterson

"These guys are serious about their food. If you don't know what you want, ask. You'll get a good education. The food is hot, tasty, and generously..."

Nick DeMarco

"Best greek salad and chicken kabobs. My personal favorite in the..."

Santosh Kintali

"Why I gave this place 5 stars: I have visited this place often, and every-time I visit..the food is always great! The place is extremely clean, ..."

i B

"This is a great place for lunch in Raleigh. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that I grew up on Turkish home cooking--to which it does not..."

Nick Straight

Greek Fiesta

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"I came here for lunch. Simple vegetarian options. I paid $10. Pita bread was warm. Salad was super fresh. Hummus well done. Authentic. I don’t know..."

Sanjay Mehta

"Good food! I wish the portions were a little bigger. Mediterranean platter had a sample of different foods. It would probably be better to eat this..."

Erin Barnes

"Delicious food! I had the chicken and the lamb kabob which were so tender and delicious. The staff is very kind and we were treated like family..."

Jackie Massouda

"The serving sizes were large and flavorful. It was only $40 for 3 adults to get meal combos plus an appetizer and we still had left overs. I would..."

Jesica Penton

"Never had any problems here and food always tasted great. You can always find more authentic Greek food elsewhere though. I just wish that the..."

Tomas Strouhal

"I love this place! Every time I go, the food is super delicious and they give you a lot for what you pay for. There steak kabob is perfect in..."

Cierra D

"tasty food as always, and their sweet tea is..."

Ashley Locklear

"The Mediterranean Platter was delicious! The cashier was very pleasant and efficient. All of the staff were friendly and..."

Michele Wurtzel

"The staff never answers the phone for take away and they are quite rude and act like you are bothering them in person. Excellent food though they..."

Bradley Rhodes

"Excellent healthy food and top of the line service! Definitely recommend 5 ⭐️ place and Zabiha halal chicken. In addition I was fasting so the..."

Amir Ahmed Khan

"Absolutely delicious. And they make their sweet tea fresh. This is the gyro and Greek salad with chicken skewers. Both were really tasty and the..."

Crystal Dorsey

"I had not visited Greek Fiesta for several years, mainly because their vegetarian options were too limited. That certainly changed! There were some..."

Kathleen Koechling

Zoes Kitchen

"First time here with family - We ordered a Rustic Lamb Pita w/Potato Salad, Greek Chicken Pita w/Quinoa and Chicken Salad Sandwich w/Quinoa. Oh my......"

Omar Oropesa

"Just love Zoe's Kitchen. I'm stuck on the steak rolls, which are delicious. This time was in the mood for soup. The chicken orzo soup is flavorful..."

Cheryl White

"This is a newly opened Zoes Kitchen that is very spacious and bright. Indoor and outdoor seating are available with a Order Online Pickup station...."

Chase Eliason

"Good food, great decor and overall..."

kathy moore

"I have been to Zoe's Kitchen, this location, 5 times. I have gotten my share of different menu items, however, my favorite is the chicken kabobs...."

Katie Sears

"This is the best Zoe's I have been too. The decorations are fabulous and the staff is just as awesome. It was later in the night and I had ordered..."

Dakota Minear

"This is the best Zoe’s location I have visited! The people who work here are so kind and helpful. They customized my order A LOT because I was..."

Alyssa Roberts

"Super fresh and tasty. Took my mom to lunch and it was $15 for the both of..."

Emily Barker

"While this is advertised as a "special edition" of Zoe's, it was similar to many others. The food is good quality and served quickly. They do have..."

Amanda Fritts

"Great food and nice..."

Jude Narayana

"Food is always fantastic!! We are so happy you moved into the neighborhood!! Quinoa salad with salmon. kabob is co-workers fave and currently I'm..."

tennisfan

"Truly outstanding customer service and really tasty food. Really could've used more hummus on the sampler app for all the stuff they give with it but..."

TJ F

"I love Zoes! The North Hills location is technically closer to me, but I prefer the North Ridge one for the design, food quality and easier access...."

Kierra C

"I often order online from Zoe's Kitchen. I love the ability to pull up a previous order and edit it. This saves a lot of time as we often order the..."

Polly H

"Wonderful service, pleasant environment. The restaurant has such a clean fresh feeling. Servers were wonderfully friendly. Food was hot and..."

Ellen Tousignant

Greek Fiesta At Nc State

Wheelchair Accessible

Parking Available

Free off-street parking

"Great food, great service!. I really like the food at Greek Fiesta and the service is fast and reliable at the Western Blvd. location. They offer..."

Kris

"Greek fiesta is located on the incredibly busy western blvd right by states campus. While the food may seem pricey, it's worth it. The fresh salad,..."

Chelsea C

"Good Food and Service. I eat at the Greek Fiesta on Western Boulevard 3-4 times a week. They always have fresh, delicious food. The chicken pita and..."

Ed

"Healthy food. Greek foods offer nutritional benefits, including a lower risk of heart disease, cancer prevention, and a stronger immune system, yet..."

Rob Rogers

"On my list of good restaurants !. I have to say the few times I have been in this restaurant.... it is always clean, the food is good and the..."

Isabelle

"Great food cheap and nice customer..."

Sarah S

"They have a drivethrough. So happy to have another food option without having to get the family out of the car. However soda was flat/low on syrup...."

Lauren Bownds

"One of the better Greek Fiestas. The food is good, I always get the chicken pita/gyro combo. It's plenty of food, although kind of pricey. Service is..."

Dustin Reid

"I really love the food and I know it takes time because they make things to order. Every time I go to this one my soda is off. Maybe it's time to..."

Jordan

"I would eat here every day if I could. The food is so damn good. Prices are reasonable, but a bit higher than fast..."

Michael

"Food is good quality but slightly expensive the lunch deals are a slightly better deal, preparation usually takes a while best to call in..."

Praveen Jayakumar

"A good solid choice for some Greek food. The falafel pita is quite filling! Has hummus, tatziki sauce and a little..."

Brian Mathis

"A little pricey but they have a drive thru and the staff is very nice and helpful. Great..."

Wendy Elliott

"Regularly visit for lunch. Prices are a little more steep than I like, but are on par with everything else in the..."

Scott F

"Friendly service and delicious food (falafel wrap is my favorite: so many flavors and an unexpected but nice..."

Alison Smitley

"Great food, great service, great location. We frequent here all the time. Never been..."

Josh Pavel

"Great Greek food and good service. Atmosphere is more fast food-like and the service was not the..."

Ike Hobbs

"A little higher than fast food but the chicken pita is..."

Tony Wisdom 4 All

"Love eating lunch here. The food is always fresh and so..."

Rita Carter

"Seriously the best Mediterranean fast food I've had in this country and I've tried all..."

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