Culinaria

Very good. Had the days special salmon and the chicken shawarma. Both were excellent. Service was a little slower, but to be expected with the atmosphere. One of the best, if not the best, restaurant in Lawrence

A hidden gem in Lawrence about 5 minutes from campus. Furbished with gorgeous stone walls, table side candles, and beautiful décor, Culinaria offers their creative take on Mediterranean cuisine. With four different hummus options and a handful of appetizers and entrees, a friend and I decided to split one of each. The Fancy Mushroom Hummus was luscious and elegant. The sautéed mushrooms were a perfect complement to a bite of hummus with warm Za'atar Flatbread. Next was the Falafel. Although not bad by any means, I was pretty underwhelmed. They lacked seasoning and were fairly dry on the inside. I thought the best part of the meal was the Chicken Shwarma. It had many dynamic aspects but came together with incredible flavors. Along with an excellent juxtaposition of textures, this was just a well-composed plate. Amazing food with even better company. Would love to go back!

Superb food and drink pairings. The brunch offerings were amazing! The ham and eggs are a must try item. Feel free to order an array of starters, they will all impress. So flavorful and fresh! Excellent service and highly responsive staff. When I asked for to-go containers I received extra so I didn't mix meat with veg entree.

A lot of worthwhile things (fried chicken hummus bowl) going on here in a great little spot off the beaten path with a crew that cares. Stumble in.

Love to visit Culinaria any time I'm in Lawrence! Everything I've had is amazing. Roasted Brussels sprouts and fried artichokes are standouts. Cozy atmosphere and cute decor.

Really lovely and intimate spot for a shared meal. We got a little bit of everything and had a nice spread.The steak hummus was insanely good. The hummus was smooth and so delicious, and there were big chunks of meat. Loved the pickled vegetables, tart and flavorful. The chicken shawarma had really lovely crispy potatoes. The presentation isn't your standard Mediterranean. I do wish they had more protein options, they had meat options with the hummus and the entrees had meat, but it would have been nice to have had some small plate protein options. If you can't handle spice, you're going to be in a rude awakening. Every dish we ordered had a kick of some kind.

Stopped in for Restaurant Week 2024 and the place was packed! Reservation was a must. And it was busy for a good reason, so yummy!! Food highlights for us were the apps. The beets, the falafel and the hummus! And that beef shawarma with french fries hit the spot. The cocktails were delish and the staff were so happy, warm and welcoming! Great spot to try some MediFusion foods!

I had a great time here with my girlfriend, sampling delicious tapas and actually (thankfully) saving room for dessert!The inside was definitely loud, which seemed to be addressed by the padded walls, but boy it's still quite loud. We would have loved to sit outside but you definitely need a reservation for that, especially on a Saturday night.We enjoyed the pickled veg dish, the Korean potatoes were *SUBLIME*, the empanadas were dry and underwhelming by comparison to everything else. Our favorite was the squash dish, and the eggplant hummus - you really can't go wrong!!! Sipping on thyme lemonade while it's still in season is the move here.For dessert, we loved both the bread pudding and the berry galette!!!! You absolutely must save room for them, as the portions are gargantuan and enough to share for a table of 4 or more. We had coffee service with our dessert, but the coffee was extremely weak and they didn't have a timer on the French press so we just had to guess when it would be ready - kinda weird. No alternative dairy to my knowledge so keep that in mind if visiting this place for dessert as well. Overall we had a lovely evening and we'll definitely be back! A great place for a birthday night or anniversary too!

We came here for a special occasion date night, and it was just what I had hoped for. I absolutely love the quaint and warm ambience with the stone walls and paper lanterns inside. I look forward to coming back when it's warmer to sit on the cute outdoor patio. The menu brings something fresh that I haven't found elsewhere in Lawrence. Lots of shareables and appetizers that would be great for large groups to have with some creative cocktails, which they also have plenty of on their menu. I enjoyed the "sage advice," which was short and strong. The house hummus was the best I've ever had, and I was pleasantly surprised by how many pickled toppings it was served with. When we received our entrees I was a little worried that they would not be filling enough, but I was pleasantly surprised when I could almost not finish the shrimp mujadarra! I'm choosing not to detract a star for service, but it could have been better. Our server (tall guy with tattoos) was not the most attentive or friendly. But everything else was so good that I am still excited to come back. Btw: I highly recommend making a reservation, and I also recommend ordering several dishes to share or at least one appetizer before your entree.

Location: East Lawrence. A few blocks aways from Massachusetts street( Downtown).Ambiance: beautiful, cozy place with a large outdoor space. Food: It is just delicious. Everything you order is outstanding. Falafel is ways fresh, carne asada, cooked to the perfection. Pita bread is fresh.Service: in general, it is excellent. The only issue is that this place can get crowded. Even if you make a reservation, you can wait 20-30 minutes, past your reservation time.Yelp factor: In a nutshell, this is the best food you can get in Lawrence. Period.