Albaghdady

The Falafel with Eggplant sandwich may be the best vegetarian sandwich in DFW. "Really?" you might say -- "falafel?" YES. The falafel themselves were super hot and delicious, having clearly just come out of the fryer. Not too dry (a pet peeve of mine when it comes to falafel) and perfectly married with the eggplant. The bread is somehow firm yet soft, crunchy yet chewable. But the main character/superstar/standout role in this sandwich is the pickle/vegetable relish. Honestly transformed this sandwich into a heavenly experience, one that made me immediately announce to my boyfriend that he HAD to try it, and then immediately regret that decision because it meant one less bite for myself. Already thinking about ordering another one. I had literally nothing else from the menu, but the falafel with eggplant sandwich alone has made me want to return.

I had the pleasure of trying their authentic Iraqi food, and I must say, it was an incredible experience.The service was friendly and attentive, my only minor issue was that not all items were available towards the later hours, which took a point away. I will definitely be coming back for more!

My Iraqi wife and her family were all excited to come here as it's specifically styled towards Iraqi cuisine, but we were all overwhelmingly dissapointed at multiple points through the experience.It started off on a good note; their complimentary lentil soup was hot and flavor-wise probably one of the best lentil soups I've had, but that's just about where any good notes can be taken.The service was lacking to practically non-existent the whole night. We never received any water, had to beg them for any plates or utensils to serve the meat with, and what service we did get the server was extremely short and unhappy the entire time. I'm not asking someone to be fake, but it really seemed like no one there gave a single care about the customer, and I have seen multiple reviews from months ago saying the same, so this must be also coming from ownership that isn't taking charge of ensuring their employees are providing good service.Next... the food. We ordered the 6 person family meal and after waiting a considerable time, when the rice, meat, and bread came out every single one was luke-warm to cold at best; and the rice legitimately seemed to have been microwaved.Again, all of this is on top of the fact that we had to beg our servers for even the most basic of things that are just simply standard at any normal resturaunt. I work in the hospitality/service industry myself so this isn't coming from someone who was being overly demanding.

I recently visited Albaghdady Restaurant & Cafe in Richardson, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish! If you're a fan of Mediterranean cuisine, this is the spot to check out. The food was absolutely delicious and bursting with flavor. I tried the beef kabobs, chicken kabobs, beef shawarma, grilled chicken, hummus, baba ghanouj, and fatousha salad - every bite was perfection. The meats were tender and juicy, and the dips were so fresh and creamy.Though the restaurant is small, it has a cozy, charming vibe with some beautiful decor. The service was excellent, with friendly staff who made sure everything was perfect. And let me tell you about the bakery... WOW! The pastries are made fresh in-house daily, and the baklava was some of the best I've ever had. The cookies and other treats are also must-haves, definitely worth the trip!If you're in the North Dallas area, do yourself a favor and stop by. You won't regret it!

I have driven by this place so many times because it's right across the street from the Chinatown strip in Richardson, and I have been meaning to try it! A few friends and I met up here for lunch, and it was nice to see that they had opened a full sit-down restaurant. The ambience was very casual and the restaurant seems like it is family owned. We ordered a starter platter (with hummus, baba ghanoush and two other dips) and it came with a GIANT fresh pita. It was probably at least twice the size of my head and it was so delicious.I then ordered the mixed meat plate, which came with beef kebab and grilled lamb cubes on a plate of rice. The meat was grilled to perfection and well seasoned. Finally, we ended our meal with a box of baklava. They had many different kinds and all were amazing. I definitely will be back in the future. I think next time I would love to try the beef shawarma and I plan on getting more baklava!

It was OK. We saw an art in Dallas Magazine. Iraqi burger was the featured item. It is what I ordered and it was good. Not OMG good but okThe place is very clean and interesting. The service was a bit slow

I've been coming to Albaghdady for years and years and so glad to see that they've finally opened up a sit down restaurant. I absolutely love their breads and desserts, and they've always been so kind enough to accommodate my allergies. We made reservations for about 10 ppl and kids on a Sunday. This place is so family friendly, and large enough to accommodate a big group. We all ordered various dishes, and the food did take a long time to come. But, we entertained ourselves and really enjoyed the food when it did some. They made appropriate substitutions because we did have several ppl with food allergies and no one had any issues. This is not a place for a quick bite, we saw one family get agitated that food was taking a while and left. This is such a shame! Not all cultures have a hurried attitude when it comes to preparing food and service for a Sunday meal, and I appreciated this because our big group never felt rushed.

Hands down one of the best fresh made sweets shops I've been to and the absolute best baba ghanoush I have ever had.

This restaurant is one of my favorites. Their beef swarma is so good it's totally crave-able and to die for. They should bottle the sauce on that sandwich and sell it. I come soemtimes just for the sandwich because I really think it's one of the most delicious sandwiches in the DFW. their other sandwiches are also good. I've tried them all. Their plates ...... are also amazing. The grilled veggies with the meat, rice, and bread is a winning combo. A full platter can be shared by two adults. Don't forget dessert at this place either. Their balawa are excellent. My favorite are the deep fried cylinders with custard on the inside. Delicious.

Delicious food. Kind and attentive service. We got family mix grill. It was generous with food. Delicious and freshly made food and bread. Highly recommended.