You enter this restaurant and you feel like you're in another country. The decor is thoughtful and nicely done. Even the otherwise basic chairs are covered with special fabric to go with the Arabic theme. The food was delicious. Great hummus and baba ganoush. We also shared the okra and mixed grill for a perfect shared lunch. Service wasn't perfect. While coffee was offered immediately, we had to ask a few times for water and tea, but it's not worth marking down for that. Cleanliness was fine, not perfect, but just a couple minor things that would merit attention. We'll definitely be back. There's a lot more on the menu to explore.

Food very good. Service very good. Internal decorations in line with the cuisine. Friendly owner/operator. Would definitely go back

Amazing food, and you could tell the owner cared about everybody in our group's orders. The food was authentic and definitely worth coming back for!

It is very rare i would give 5 stars to a restaurant but the owner in this restaurant made it above and beyond! A very humble and nice man! Makes you feel like home. First he welcomed us with free middle eastern coffee called karak. Its dark black coffee with cardamom. We ordered the lamb kabob platter , hammus and pita bread. The food is delicious, hearty ,freshly made and authentic. And then comes the generous part! He came out with generous amount of free fried chicken for my friend and for me with freshly made baba ganoush and warm fresh pita bread! Not just that, he also gave us soda for free! Such a kind man with great hospitality. Even if it wasnt for the free food, i would still rate this restaurant highest because of the delicious food and such a humble and kind owner who makes you feel at home. You must visit atleast once to experience it.

great food, great vibes, great chef -- this is all you need in a restaurant. we started off with some scrumptious grape leaves which was an excellent beginning to the experience. but before we took a deep dive in the entree, we had fresh baklava which was a bit cold but the flavor was amazing. finally, the maqluba chicken, came delicately presented on the table. the chicken was filled with spices that remind you of hot and musty middle east. taking our taste buds through a wonderful tour of the region, the plate was presented with tasteful sliced potatoes and rice. as gratitude for dining in at the restaurant, we received complimentary coffee which was very grounded and had unique taste. overall my favorite restaurant in rochester. it stands out from the rest of rochesters restaurant scene, and it's a must try forsure.

The food and service at Middle East Restaurant was absolutely fantastic! The flavors spectacular! If you're in Rochester, this place is a must!

We ordered on a weekend for carry out. This place is small and kinda easy to miss when driving... I drive right past. It's also a market so that is nice. Initially when I saw only three stars for this place I almost passed it up; but the other reviews I were not food related. The food was excellent! Fresh great taste and competitive pricing, this is not a fine dining establishment it's closer to fast food. We got the chicken ta wook sandwich it was so tasty very well seasoned and accompanied with salad and cucumbers in the roll up sandwich. Additionally a kufta kabob sandwich this one maybe could have had a little more flavor and spice but it was still very good. The sandwiches are filling and warm it was the perfect lunch. I hope to go back and try the rice dishes and other items. Don't let the small shop fool you, the food is excellent

We recently spent some time in Rochester and came across Middle East Restaurant. We tried the tabbouleh, baba ghanouj, hummus and falafel. The restaurant itself is nothing fancy, but the food is fresh and authentic. The tabbouleh has the perfect balance of parsley, bulgar wheat, sweet onions, lemon juice and seasoning. The baba ghanouj has the right texture of mashed roasted eggplant and blend with garlic and seasonings. The hummus is big strain that the flavor is very rich and the texture is smooth and creamy. I am not a vegan, but eating food like this would cater to many vegans seeking very flavorful Middle Eastern cuisine. I lived in the Detroit metro area for many years and was exposed to excellent Middle Eastern food in Dearborn, which is home to the largest Arab-American population. The food at Middle East restaurant is definitely on par with that.