Love this restaurant for Mediterranean options around Virginia Beach. The menu was extensive and the food was exquisite. The kebab platter and seafood options were great. Finished off with delicious homemade baklava. Great atmosphere and service.
Was deciding between Baladi and Saladworks for a quick lunch. Glad I chose Baladi for their fresh, flavorful food and excellent service. My server was Rachel and she was awesome! I ordered the lamb shawarma wrap with a side of their chickpea salad, and everything tasted wonderful.
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I have gotten a lot of recommendations from friends to try this place out, especially when I have my fave go to Mediterranean restaurant on Witch Duck Road (equally good and the difference is just ambiance, really - Baladi is slightly upscale, better for dates).
My friend was already waiting at the bar when I got there. I could see she was showered with plenty of great service, her drinks flowing, friendly chatter going.
We both sat at a nice booth in the corner and chatted away; the staff was super patient coming back multiple times when we got lost in conversation not having had the time to look the menu over.
Now to the food - I ordered their ahi tuna with couscous. Fresh ingredients, rightly spiced…my friend ordered the fish of the day. The portions were generous. We ordered 3 desserts - I highly recommend the kunafa where you get shaved phyllo dough baked with cheese and pistachio sprinkles (check out my photos!) baklava and date cake were a 3 stars, with baklava was so stringently served in small portion.
The food was amazing! I cannot express how amazing very thing was. I’m looking forward to going back! Adrian was a great server; very kind and informative!
Hands-down one of the top restaurants in the area. The rice served with the kebabs is top 5 rices I’ve had in my life for sure. Wait staff is informative, friendly, and fun. I’m Greek so I know good Mediterranean food, didn’t expect to find a restaurant of this quality in this area! Drinks are great too.
Delicious lamb kabobs and vegetables. Even the homemade lemonade was worth it.
Service was a bit brisk, but efficient.
From the time I walked in the door. Everything was absolutely astonishing! The restaurant lay out was very welcoming and comfortable. No wait time, friendly staff, fresh flavorful food.
My favorite restaurant in Hampton Roads! If you go here, you will not be disappointed! Firstly, they are 100% consistent. I always know my experience will be great here. Incredible fresh, healthy food. Nice staff who appears to truly enjoy their job. (We had Rachel the other night and she was very nice and knowledgeable). The ambience is excellent. They recently renovated and it's so nice inside and the music is great. It's very clean and smells amazing. There is plenty of parking and conveniently located in Hilltop. I'm so grateful this place exists!
Had a wonderful experience! 3 out of 4 of us greatly enjoyed our meals. The 4th person had the spicy tuna wrap. He wasn't impressed as it wasn't spicy at all. Frankly...he had that at a Medi cafe! Come on! I had the Kufta Meatballs. Delicious! The hummus & Baba Ganooj was so tasty. My other friend devoured the Kabobs. His wife had Moussaka and absolutely loved it. The food was delicious. They also cater to Vegans & Vegetarians. The servers were kind & very helpful. There's seating indoors & outdoors. Indoors, the seating along the room walls have great bottom & back cushioning. Our backs appreciated that! Lol. They also have a little store upfront to purchase some of the items enjoyed during the meal such as imported herbs/spices, olive oil, olives, cheeses and more.
This is a lovely establishment. I can't wait to return!
Wonderful aroma to start an even better eating experience. Get a hot tea and save room for a shareable piece of Moroccan chocolate cake. Yum! Helpful staff, suggested great flavor combination for appetizer and entree. Looking forward to another experience!
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One year later and still fabulous! Happy to experience a larger, homey venue (congratulations). Mama's Khalta tea, falafel, snapper and Morrocan chocolate cake. Happiness, delivered.
I should note...I was at Baladi around 3:30 in the afternoon. Reservations are a good idea from 5:00 pm forward.
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