Byblos Mediterranean Cafe 223 North Clinton Street, Syracuse, NY 13202

"This is a seriously good authentic Lebanese restaurant in Syracuse . Owner violet khabbaz is the congenial hostess . Every menu item is made fresh in house and prepared with love . The super sampler covers every dish you would normally order and is so very reasonably priced . Leave space for the walnut baklava- the pastry is the best I have tasted anywhere in the world . Syracuse is so lucky to have a restaurant of this standard"

"I ordered for the first time from Byblos this evening from GrubHub. I got the Meat Lovers Super Sampler with Tabbouleh. WOW. I was incredibly impressed with everything. Every bite of food had amazing flavor. The garlic sauce was incredible. I honestly hate, hate, hate eggplant but decided to give the Baba ghanoush a try since it came with it…it was ridiculously delicious, I was dipping everything I could in it. The portions were also great and I can’t wait to eat the rest for lunch tomorrow. Normally I’m disappointed when I try new restaurants but they officially have a new devoted customer. Thank you so much for a lovely, lovely meal at the end of a very long day!!"

"I wish I could give 10 stars ! I went to this beautiful cafe late in the evening, roughly a little after 8 pm which was not too long before closing. Everyone was great and knowledgeable about the menu and super helpful on what is vegan. The food was spectacular! Which is astounding because usually you get the bottom of the pot at most places right before closing. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. The ambiance was that of a modern ma and pa shop which I love love love (always have the best food) ! This is probably the best Lebanese food I’ve ever had and I’ve lived East and West coast. Delicious !! To the lady who convinced me to try her humus, you are an Angel ! Recommend 20 times over and I will be back ! Thanks so much"

"some of the best food I've ever had! the lady at the counter was incredibly patient with is through our unfamiliarity. If you love Mediterranean GIVE THEM A VISIT!! (we also asked for to go boxes and ate there and they were super accommodating!)"

"A cafe that packs a punch, small but mighty. This Mediterranean cafe has fresh and flavorful Mediterranean cuisine. The gyro bowl is certainly the way to go for your first time, second time or every time. The value and quality ranks top in the 315 area. This time I went with the Meat Sampler for two which carried a price tag of $29.99. I was excited to fill my belly with all the flavors of the Mediterranean. The side salad was fresh, hummus was delicious and the falafel was crisp. Well cooked and a plethora of food, although this couldn’t feed two I was left wanting more. Great flavors but not enough value for me to recommend the meat sampler for two to someone with a big appetite. The gyro bowl is the tried and true winner where quality meets the quantity sweet spot. If you’re really starving for for two, leave the meat sampler for someone whose looking to taste several things but not get filled up."