Ceedo’s Eatery

What I loved:
–Lentil soup (which had chickpeas, potatoes, spinach and garnished with feta). This was the best lentil soup I’ve had in a long time
–Flavors
–Authentic food
–Service
What could be better:
–Much of what we ordered were deep fried (and not baked), thus making it much greasier than necessary. This included the spinach pie and pita chips.
–The lamb shawarma was decent but not as seasoned as many other shawarma shops, so the flavor was there but much toned down
–The spinach pie had more dough than spinach. Very tasty otherwise, and I enjoyed the sprinkled feta on top.
–Limited selection of drinks. The waters are bottled waters.

Simple place, and the sandwiches are okay. The shawarmas are fresh, but the spice in them is not standard and leans more toward bitter than bold flavor. I usually stop by for lunch, but next time i would like to try their specialty plates which are dinner options, those sound spot on. The spinach and meat pies are really great. It is king of inconvenient that they sell drinks by the bottle/​can.

Hands down the best Mediterranean food around! The chicken and fries are by far the best I’ve had. The Maqluba is absolutely amazing. I can’t get enough of it. Then to top it all off after eating some of the greatest food I’ve ever had I got the Lemmon cake for desert and was in heaven. The cake was so moist and delicious. By far one of the best dining experiences I’ve ever had!

My experience with Ceedos has been excellent. You can’t go wrong with the Black Angus or the lamb shank. I’ve tried most of their in house specialities and have never been disappointed. Moving out of the area soon, and I will say with confidence that I will miss eating here the most!!!

I think the employees are very nice. I was disappointed with my $ 11.90 (chicken) salad and mango cheese cake. I felt the price and quality of the food were not compatible. The salad dressing and salad lacked flavor and had a pungent smell.

Always a fan of the chicken salad. It’s very large. The grape leaves are wonderful but overpriced. The service is usually meh, overbearing or rude depending on the day. I do like the food, and I stop in every few months or so. I suggest getting it to go

Go big or go home is not the style of this place. The good food is lost in the cafeteria-​style setting. The owner would do better in a full service restaurant… and maybe get a pop machine instead of a pop can cooler.

I heard about this place from a coworker. I was impressed from the moment I called and placed the Togo order! The guy who answered the phone was nice and made sure he had the order correct. When we got there it was very well kept and clean, it has an open kitchen concept where you can see your food being prepared. I highly suggest getting a dessert as well. We got to meet the owner and he was super friendly and helpful. And the food was amazing! My husband loved his gyro. I had the meat pies and we shared kibbie. Everything was cooked perfectly! We definitely have found a new favorite and it’s very reasonably priced!

Went there on a Groupon, Food is fresh and well seasoned with middle eastern spices. We had the kabob platter and lamb shank — they were both big portions and done just right. Humus and Tabouli were great too. Ceedo is a very cool guy to talk to as well — he is the real deal!

Excellent house salad with grilled chicken that had delicious, light, citrus dressing. Falafel was super and had a nice tang of lemon on the wrap. The French fries were out of this world! Crispy and perfectly cooked. Restaurant could be cleaner.

Recommended by some friends in Cleveland as a place to check out Middle Eastern fare in the Falls area. Purchased a Groupon that was running, the details below.
Food [C] I’m a huge fan of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food. There’s something about the spices that come together so well. Having known about Ceedo’s by word of mouth as well as from the excellent reviews here on Unilocal,I was really excited to see a Groupon available to try out the place. Unfortunately, I got my hopes up. The overall seasoning for the food was quite bland. For an appetizer, I was curious about the Mediterranean spring rolls since I wasn’t familiar with them, which was a big mistake. The spring rolls are essentially spinach+feta cheese, fried in a thick pastry served with a generically sweet sauce. It did not contain much of the flavor profile I was seeking. Keeping up my optimism, we ordered the lamb kabob (standard fare) and some quail. Alas, the entrees did not deliver the redemption I had hoped for. The lamb kabob was overcooked, tough, and very unseasoned. The quail was burnt on too many sides and served with excessive oil. The rice and sides were forgettable.
Service [C] Orders are taken without issue. Food is brought out. No real complaints, except when the final check came out. When I inquired about the discrepancy, the manager/​owner (?) came over and started adding stipulations to limit the true value of the Groupon purchased (these conditions were not described in the actual Groupon offer itself), which led to a higher bill than expected. Nothing exorbitant in the end, however, the manner in which the bill was explained and taken was a bit brusque.
Ambiance [C] It’s essentially a cafeteria. Nothing to write home about.
All in all, a less than pleasant experience, with mediocre food and some lack of courtesy which left a sour aftertaste.

Delicious food at a very affordable price. Look forward to going again. The hummus is really good and the shish kabobs were awesome.

Went to Ceedos last night and had fabulous food. Baba ghanoush, shish kebab and baklava. All wonderful. We talked to the owner/​chef and his son-​in-​law, both very pleasant and anxious to please. They do a lot of catering and carry out with an extensive menu of Mediterranean food. It’s nothing fancy but the food is so good the ambience can easily be ignored.

Excellent food, everything we ordered was great. They had the best fries I’ve had in a long time! The dining area was tiny, but clean and quiet. We’ll be back!

Fast, Fresh and delicious. I ordered the lamb shank and the small appetizer platter to share. Fantastic. Humus, awesome. Tabouli, great. Falafal, crispy and delicious. Meat pies, OMG! Lamb fell off the bone (as it should). Other tablemates (my wife) plan on writing their own reviews so I will leave that to her. Very happy we tried this restaurant. We will be back.

Was in town for a concert and found this place on Unilocal — was well reviewed so we gave it a try. Good choice on our part.
Everything from my lamb burger to our lentil soup were notably delicious. Prices were very affordable and staff was very welcoming and friendly. This is by no means a fine dining experience but for a quick stop-​in location for lunch it was 5-​stars perfect.

What a delicious experience! Ali, his daughter, and son-​in-​law, keep a very clean and welcoming restaurant! My eyes were drawn to the dessert case that carries such treats as baklava, mango mousse pie, tiramisu, and much more! Cooler contains pretty much any beverage you could want. I ordered the lamb burger with seasoned fries, and the sauce was great! Burger came out fresh, quick, and hot! My daughter ordered the house salad and meat fatayar. We were not disappointed. I will definitely come here again. Many reviews comment on the lamb shank, and I must say that I saw a couple lamb takeouts while there, so I will try next time!

Could be one of the best eateries in the area. It’s a pleasant experience every time. It is very basic but also very clean. The service is exceptionally friendly. They have a great selection of canned soda– Fanta Zero for me! Their hummos is fabulous! The oil they use is something from heaven. One bite and you’ll know what I mean. Their fattoush is very, very good. The fallafel is to die for! Next time I will have them hold some of the onion, but other than that, it was amazing!
This place is so damn good– trust me.

Very delicious Mediterranean cuisine, it’s one of the best restaurants in the area. I went there with my family and we enjoyed eating the food there very much. The restaurant is clean (not so fancy) and the service was very good and friendly.
Moreover, it is a family restaurant and they have all kinds of grills. Also, the taste of the food sticks in your mind. I highly recommend it, and definitely I will go there again!

Great new shop, super fresh food.
Open kitchen and super friendly staff. Food is quite delicious and fast, and the prices are reasonable.
The food was good enough I had to add this business to Unilocal so I could leave a review.