Welcome to Albasha Greek & Lebanese Café
Welcome to Albasha Greek & Lebanese Café, where authentic flavors meet a warm, inviting atmosphere. Situated in Metairie, Louisiana, this café celebrates the rich culinary traditions of Greece and Lebanon. Guests delight in dishes like the crispy fried halloumi cheese and flavorful beef-stuffed cabbage rolls. The menu boasts a variety of vegetarian options, including fresh hummus and falafel, ensuring there's something for everyone. Patrons rave about the generous portions and attentive service that make each visit memorable. With its vibrant atmosphere and delicious offerings, Albasha stands out as a must-visit destination for lovers of Mediterranean cuisine.
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3501 Severn Ave #1, Metairie, LA 70002, United States Hotline: +1 504-304-8441
Welcome to Albasha Greek & Lebanese Café, a culinary gem nestled in the heart of Metairie, Louisiana. At this vibrant eatery located at 3501 Severn Ave #1, you will embark on a delightful journey through the rich flavors of Greek and Lebanese cuisine. Whether you're looking for vegetarian delights or savory meat dishes, Albasha offers something for everyone.
The menu features an array of dishes that celebrate authentic Mediterranean flavors.
- Salads: From the zesty Taboule Salad bursting with fragrant parsley to the hearty Grilled Shrimp Salad topped with fresh ingredients, there's a refreshing choice for every palate.
- Appetizers: Don’t miss the creamy Hummus, the aromatic Baba Ghanoush, or the satisfying Albasha's Mezza platter, perfect for sharing with friends or loved ones.
- Soups: Start with a comforting bowl of Greek Chicken Soup or the rich and earthy Adass Soup for a warm introduction to your meal.
What truly makes Albasha stand out is the commitment to fresh ingredients and superb presentation. Diners have praised the Gyros and the Shawarma for their authenticity and taste. Reviews shine a light on the generous portions and friendly service that make every visit a memorable one. Customers like Khurram Hassan appreciate the swift service and comfort of the cafe, while Rebekah Olinde echoes sentiments about the great value coupled with excellent service.
During your visit, be sure to indulge in the Meza Plate, a feast fit for sharing that includes a delightful assortment of flavors—from Kibbi to Falafel. The Moussaka also comes highly recommended, showcasing layers of perfectly cooked eggplant in a rich sauce, truly capturing the essence of Mediterranean cuisine.
However, not every dining experience may be perfect; some guests have noted minor issues, such as dryness in their shawarma. Nevertheless, the majority of patrons rave about the value for money and the welcoming environment that Albasha provides.
So, if you're in the area and craving a rich blend of Greek and Lebanese flavors, look no further than Albasha Greek & Lebanese Café. With their keen focus on authenticity, generous portions, and delightful service, you're bound to leave with a satisfied palate and a memorable dining experience.
Really fresh ingredients and well presented. I had the shawarma chicken which came with a small salad and hummus and some pita bread. I also had some mango juice which was really tasty. The staff are very efficient and polite. The food was out quickly. It's a very comfortable and spacious environment. Unfortunately, I think I got sick later from something in the food. In retrospect, the shawarma was very dry. Which tells me that it was not cut fresh and probably was sitting around for several hours before they rewarmed it for my wrap. It was way too dry
My dad and I got dinner here one night a few weeks ago, and we really liked it! Great good, big portions, excellent service, reasonable prices. It was quiet on Sunday night, but I can't imagine why -- we'll definitely be back!
The service was great and even though we stayed until closing they continued to get us water and asked if we needed anything.
Oh my God, I found my favorite new Greek restaurant in New Orleans. If you do not come to this place, then you're silly, that's all there is to it. Now, let me explain to you the reason that I'm giving you such an amazing, qualified and absolutely ridiculous testimonial. That is that the service here's absolutely amazing. The food is absolutely authentic, the people and the crowd of other guests are absolutely just amazing, and they allow service animals with no questions. If you're looking for amazing authentic, Greek, and Lebanese cuisine, this is the place to go.
5-stars - for quantity of food for the money 4.3-stars for the food itself 5-star service Specifics: For the record this is our go-to Greek Lebanese place especially when we’re in a hurry. Normally for lunch or dinner we can sit down, order and be eating, and done in under an hour. The service this evening was especially fabulous. The staff is normally very attentive. Tonight we ordered the Mesa plate for three moussaka eggplant, spinach pies. This amount of food easily fed four adults with a Full take-home container when we were done. The Meza plate has an amazing assortment of food starting with a salad and then: Baba ghanoush, hummus, chicken, rice, gyro meat, falafel, Kibby and served with pita. If most of this sounds good to you just order it… You can order it for two people or for three people. It normally serves one person more. Today we ordered the eggplant moussaka plate for the very first time and it was excellent – lots of very tender and delicious eggplant cooked in a very rich garlic, tomato and onion sauce.
Friendly staff, clean bathroom, good atmosphere, and overall the food was great. Even though, the veggie grape leaves were not tasty and the Lebanese tea tasted different than what I am normally used to at other Lebanese restaurant.
The restaurant is bright and clean looking with delicious smells all around us. I ordered the grilled shrimp plate, it came with fresh humus, and a green salad,and rice with peas. Everything was delicious. The rice was perfectly cooked, light and fluffy the peas sweet. The salad was simple just chopped romaine but the dressing was so yummy. Feta on top was a little salty a little tangy. The humus was cool smooth and tasty. The grilled shrimp were buttery garlicky and cooked just right. The plate came with house made pita tender and just a little chew. I enjoyed every bite.
Nice place to eat good food I had a bowl of the chicken and cabbage soup, a stuffed pepper and tiramisu an my son had a large salad plus lemonade and tea for 2 people around 50. Not bad for the amount of food we got I highly recommend this restaurant