"This is a great option for those looking for something healthy, allergy friendly, and fresh in the city. As a gluten free vegetarian I ordered the olive appetizers and fried cheese to get a little bit of everything! The falafel, grape leaves, and halloumi, are gluten free without the pita. I simply asked for some cucumbers on the side to dip into things! I loved the salty pickles that came with the fried cheese- they paired so nicely with the super crunchy and flavorful falafel. The cheese itself was salty and crispy, however did not stand out to me. The Turkish coffee and mango drink were both tasty; I was really impressed with the coffee and how strong but not bitter it was- this is a must try if you haven't had it before."
"Great family-owned and operated restaurant in NOLA!Some friends and I visited NOLA in August for a friend's birthday...I know what you're thinking...why would you go there in August?! Anyway, a few people in the group went here one day and came back to our Air BnB raving about this place. So much so that we all decided to go there to eat the following day. Our Uber dropped us off in the back of the restaurant and we were instructed to seat ourselves. The staff remembered my friends from the day before and we were quickly greeted and our drink orders were taken. There were only a couple of other patrons in the restaurant. It's fairly small, but that's what makes it special. It's not unlike many of the other restaurants throughout the streets of New Orleans. I was unfortunately recovering from food poisoning so I did order a cocktail and decided to stick with a salad. I ordered the chicken salad and my friends ordered a variety of other dishes, included the Beef Shwarma pizza. Everything was so good! Since I was still recovering I wasn't able to eat much, but what I did eat was flavorful and delicious!We didn't order cocktails or hookah, but their menu looks great. I highly recommend trying this place for authentic Lebanese food from a friendly family with great customer service!"
Gyro, served with rice, hummus, Greek salad, pita and Tzatziki sauce.
$12.99
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"Delicious! Gyro plate is super delicious, their meat is soft and melts in your mouth. Pita bread is perfect and their grecian sauce that comes on the side is sooooooo good. I love the kibbeh appetizer which also comes with Grecian sauce! Yummmmy! Everything we've gotten here is great. It hits the spot."
"I wanted to try this Byblos location because the menu is more extensive than the location closest to me. Upon entering, we were told to sit wherever we'd like (which was nice). Service pretty good but the overall environment was dull. Also, the dishes looked dingy and my veggies were in a cracked bowl. We started with the stuff grapes leaves and they were pretty good! I had the redfish entree (bland). The veggies were good, but I didn't feel comfortable eating anything that was placed on the cracked portion of the dish. The other guest had a beef gyro and the meat could have used more seasoning. The entire experience was average at best."
"I will say if you are not happy with your food order , they will work with you. Manager contacted me after seeing my review on"
"Still the same amazing food. Try the tiramisu! Omg so good. Next time I'll try something else."
"Whoa, I haven't been here in a long time like before Covid hit the USA and man have I missed it. I've never eaten inside because I'm the only one in the family that has a taste of the mediterranean. So I always get it to go and smell it all the way home. I get the gyros plate which comes with a feta cheese salad, rice, pita bread, fabulous hummus and my yummy yummy meat!! It's a lot of food or at least to me it is. I'll eat on it between 2-3 meals, which isn't bad when you break down the lunch price of $14.30 (that's tax included there) before Covid it was under $10.00 but still for someone who can eat in on it more than one meal that's no to shabby! I've never met the owners but they keep a very clean and relaxing restaurant. The employees are always very kind and helpful."
Ellen B.
Feb 27, 2025
My boyfriend and I came here for dinner during the first night of a work conference and the food hit the spot! We were looking for a balanced, filling, and relatively healthy meal and Olive did the job. I ordered the chicken and beef combo and my boyfriend enjoyed his Shakshuka. The food came out fast, and the atmosphere was nice and calm for a Monday night. The person who served us was also friendly and we admired his wallpaper (which he said he did himself). Olive is worth a try if you're in the area!
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Yadhira L.
Jan 10, 2025
When you go to New Orleans, you don't really think about Middle Eastern food, but this restaurant was so delicious that we went back twice. We really enjoyed their garlic sauce, hummus, Taziki sauce. It's all very very good. The salad was exceptional. How many times have you ever complimented a salad? It's right across from the market, making it very convenient to shop and then find a place to sit and relax in a beautiful ambience. The wait staff was very friendly. We talked about their food culture, and something we already knew and some things we discovered. When I went back the second time it was for takeout and they remembered me, and they treated me very well and served us giant plates of food. Can't wait to go back.
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Jeff R.
Apr 28, 2023
The food is delicious if you have a big group the family platter is where it's at. Service was also great and the food came out fast and hot.
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Jamie B.
Mar 19, 2022
I mainly go to the Byblos in the Lakeside mall, but my friends wanted to have dinner here a couple of months ago. At Lakeside, I usually get the Schwammer with hummus, pita bread and greek salad. Here I had the hummus and the medditerranean pasta. I have to sadly admit, the hummus was not as good as it usually is, or at least as good as it was at Lakeside mall. And the shrimp had little flavor, I was expecting it to be garlicky and good. The pasta itself was not easy to eat since they were thick, long noodles and non bite sized veggies that all needed to be sliced and since it was all in a bowl, the bowl would nearly tip over when I would cut the pasta or veggies so I could cut them small enough to eat. It almost needed to be served in a plate or served with smaller veggies, at least. Now the good news. The service is great. Our waitress was funny and kept our drinks filled. Lots of ample parking. They have specials on Wednesday nights for wine too. It is a decent size too, so may be good for groups as well. I think I may just stick to the Lakeside mall location for now on.
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Julia K.
May 28, 2024
The minute I opened the container with the eggplant moussaka, I knew it was going to be phenomenal. I was not disappointed. The fried cheese was delicious as well. They also have a drive-through. I highly recommend this place.
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Jeanne P.
Dec 2, 2022
My friends and I gathered for a pre-Christmas get together and a birthday, so this was the birthday girl's choice. The entrance to the shopping center is right off Airline, so be wary when trying to enter or exit the parking lot as most people treat Airline like the personal Autobahn. Lots of parking was available when we went, but i'm sure it could get dicey other times of the day.The ambiance is pretty basic. They have a touch of trying to make it not just an open air place with some divisions using bricks and fake plants, but it's not much. It's very casual. Our server was super friendly... a bit forgetful (she remembered when it mattered, i suppose, but she was super nice and made sure we were tended to but not overly pushed.Their online menu did not indicate they served alcohol, so we almost diverted completely from going here, but someone remember they do have it. They were out of the Lebanese wine we wanted which was disappointing, so we ordered other options that were not great. I mean, this is a fast food Greek place, so we didn't expect it to be, but I would suggest not wasting your money on the wine.The food was good - the fried cheese was good, just a light fried nature, and still pretty firm which was great. I ordered a vegetarian plate. The grape leaves didn't have as much flavor as you find elsewhere. The mousaka was great - both the squash and the eggplant. I can't remember the other items I got, but nothing was bad. All in all, it was an okay enough experience.
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K G.
Jun 9, 2024
Good was delicious and serving size was generous. Our table was served quickly by the help staff.
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Victoria D.
Dec 16, 2021
My go to spot for lazy week nights! I usually stop by here on my way home from work. I like the green beans (that's in a tomato sauce), mujadara, chicken schwarma, and gyro. I always add on the garlic sauce. It's so good. The one reason for subtracting a star is because sometimes they forget parts of my order. It's also partially my fault for not checking the bag before driving off.
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"I was staying at a friend's place on Perkins Rowe and this restaurant was within walking distance from the apartment so I decided to give it a try.Menus are simple, either you pick one of the combos on the menu or you can build your own. I decided to get #3 - combination platter: gyro, chicken shawarma, rice pilaf, feta salad, and hummus. Cost was about $11. One thing I liked about paying with a credit card is the fact they don't have a tip line on the receipt. This is cafeteria style after all.They give you plenty of food for your money. My plate was filled up although I was a bit disappointed that they gave me a lot more chicken than they did shawarma. I would have preferred it 50-50.The chicken was good and pretty tender, the shawarma was a little bit dry but had a good flavor. The rice and the salad were both good. The hummus was also delicious but the pita bread that came with the hummus was soggy and not too appetizing.At the end of the day, I enjoyed my meal. And for the price that I paid, I thought it was a real good value. Need a fresher bread for sure though, and not be too stingy with the shawarma."
"Albasha Express is very good. Everything tastes the same as the other Albasha locations. My only 2 critiques are: When eating on site, they still put your food in a Styrofoam to-go container, why not just use plates?Because of these containers, they give you significantly less salad than at the regular restaurant, which is a big bummer. Increase the salad portion, and Albasha Express might be a 5 star."
"Can I just say, "fried cheese!" Amazing!! Don't know how they do it but it's the best we've had! And to dip the warm bread in the oil. Perfection. We love the Jordanian wrap loaded with meat. However, our new favorite is the tuna with this beautiful white cream sauce with shrimp. I'm drooling writing this. Of course, it comes with rice and super hummus. It's a must try. And bonus you can bring your own bottle of wine to enjoy. The people are always nice and the place is alway clean. Give it a try."
"Omg this place was a true hidden gem!!! I loved the esthetics and Ambiance of the Cafe for sure felt like I was in a mini little cafe in Greece!!! The Food was prompt and so flavorful and a great amount considering it was lunch!!! The staff service was superb they were very attentive to their guests!!!"
"Good food! Went for a real late lunch and the place was empty. We had an appetizer and lunch special. This please doesn't break the bank and gyro was good!"
"Nom nom. I took a longer drive from my normal spot and it was so worth it. I went inside and the service was great which made me excited for the food. I kept hearing about how good their shawarma is and all the hype is real. The chicken was juicy and well seasoned and that sauce they put with it was top notch."
"I've been here plenty of times for takeout. The service is super quick and the value is great for the price you pay. I always get the gyro salad, and the amount of gyro is always plentiful. I do wish there was more salad than meat, but that's just me. The food has always been consistent and the meat has never been dry. I definitely recommend Serops if you're in the neighborhood and in a hurry for a quick bite."
"Standard Greek and Lebanese menu, standard offerings all around. That's a good thing! The only thing missing here is a lunch menu (i.e. smaller portions). While the menu items look "standard," the execution and presentation are better than average. The royal hummus is loaded with tomatoes, feta, and olives. The vegetarian plate is fantastic. The falafel is very good, the grape leaves are perfect, and the moussaka is just lovely. And unlike other Greek/Lebanese places, the garlic is not overpowering and did not give me indigestion all day long. Can't go wrong here. Four stars - it's worth being a regular here!"
"This is a food court eatery. So I always get my food to go. They have fast service and generous portions. To top it all off the food is excellent. I always get the vegetarian plate and am never disappointed. I will go back on my next visit to clearview mall."
"Clean family owned chain. Super fresh and well prepared and cooked Greek and Lebanese food. Consistent and fast on to go orders"