Testimonials, why all of our customers are smiling...

» Zara A. said...
I loved the Jasmine tea and was dreaming of it to this day.  It is wonderful, very sweet but I just love the fragrant taste.  The wait staff was extra friendly and attentive.  Answered any questions we had about things on the menu.  Food was good and they subsituted things for other items.  A great place to go definetly recomend it.
March 3, 2011

» Jim P. said...
Great food and service.
January 14, 2011

» Abbe N. said...
I went here tonight for dinner and I had an amazing time! The restaurant was beautiful and very tastefully decorated, it was very clean and nicely organized. The people waiting on us were extremely helpful and just amazingly friendly and inviting. The food and drink was beyond amazing and they have a large selection of vegetarian food and many of the vegetarian dishes can be made vegan easily without sacrificing taste. When I asked about the dairy content in the dishes the staff was very helpful and didn't make a scene about it. I didn't feel rushed at all and in fact I felt quite the opposite. While I was there I had the Vegetarian Platter (w/out sauce), Stuffed Grape Leaves, Namoura and Jallab and all of it is highly recommended. Also, the food was very authentic so if you're big on authenticity, you will find it here! I definitely plan to go back!
*Btw- BEST pita bread!
December 22, 2010

» Jamie C. said...
A co-worker handed me a copy of their menu one day and, as I'm highly suggestible, I immediately decided The Husband and I should go for dinner that evening. We had the appetizer sampler and two pita wraps, all of which was very good. Our server was a very pretty girl -- probably the owner's daughter -- who was attentive and sweet. I loved that when she brought the appetizer platter, she identified each item for us. We didn't need it, but there've been times at other restaurants when that would have come in handy, so I appreciated the extra effort. The owner came over near the end of our meal and greeted me by name (turned out the aforementioned co-worker knew the owner and called to say I was coming) as though I were an old friend.
Definitely one of the better restaurants I've found in Albany.
July 4, 2010

» Amy Jo said...
Love, love, LOVE this place. The food is phenomenal, the service is friendly and the place is clean and welcoming. We have always found the food to be plentiful and extraordinarily tasty. HIGHLY recommend!!!!
November 13, 2010

» Danika A. said...
I always wish that more people knew about Phoenician's.  This place would get 4 stars for food, but gets an extra star for the great service.  The first time I went, the owner made a point of coming over and talking in detail about our opinion of the food (not just one of those shallow "how is everything?" statements...he REALLY wanted to know how everything was).  He actually gave us a recipe to try out at home for hummus in eggplant!
Their hummus is probably one of the best I've ever had (maybe tied with the hummus at Garlic Lovers Corner).  We had their Hummus with Meat and fell in love.  I've sampled the falafel and the chicken shawarma wraps and both were very good.
March 30, 2010

» HRJMOM said...
Unique atmosphere, Wonderful food
A gem of a place! Prompt, warm service, beautiful interior with handpainted murals and more importantly delicious food. The beef schwarma is a must. Oh, and everyone should try the jallab which is a drink made of dates. It is evocative of the Middle East. Also, the owner - in the tradition of his country of birth - was very warm and welcoming making sure to greet his patrons throughout the evening.
January 10, 2010

» Laura B said...
I love this place, it is brilliant. The service was wonderful. You can tell they are using the freshest ingredients- superb!
February 18, 2009 10:22 PM

» Mr. Dave said...
Verdict: I will probably visit this place on a weekly basis. It is reasonably priced, the takeout is lightning fast, the staff is very friendly, and the food is delicious. If you read this go give the place a try. It would be a shame if this place closed down as it is really very good.

» llcwine said...
Went there for dinner on Friday night....nice crowd, was seated immediately....but there were quite a few tables filled...ok...the food...it was good... Loved the eggplant and chickpeas on the veggie platter...and the stuffed grape leaves and babaganoush on the sampler platter... the owner came over and we had a nice conversation...my husband liked the beef shwarma wrap...

2/5/09 » Wonderful Ambiance!

2/13/09 » Excellent! Best grape leaves I've had

2/7/09 » Excellent! Best Lebanese food in the area!

... as left by the Ridiculous Food Society of Upstate New York

» Well, the list can go on. Had a wonderful dinner and my vegetarian daughter has a new favorite restaurant.
February 8, 2009 9:19 PM

2/5/09 » Everything was wonderful! Love the fresh flowers and the atmosphere.

1-18-09 » Very good. Nicely seasoned and the meat was ever so tender. Can't wait to come back!

1-17-09 » Delish. This was our first time here and we can't wait to come back!

1-17-09 » Amazing! Mousaka was fantastic.

1-16-09 » Fabulous! the flavors were new to me and I thoroughly enjoyed them. We loved the decorations and the servers were incredibly polite.

1-16-09 » Superb! The food and coffee were excellent.

1-10-09 » All was very enjoyable, including the ambiance and music. The baklava was a nice ending.