Khalil's, Pittsburgh PA

The food is amazing! I have been a fan since the 70’s. Take your time and settle into a beautiful meal. The dressing for the salad is amazing. Sold by the bottle! The food is authentic and delicious. The atmosphere is great. Highly recommend.

Has been a favorite since before we were married and we have been married 50 years, never anything but wonderful

I had to give 5 star. We went in pretty late and the hostess was wonderful. Their service was excellent so was the kababs and hummus. Will be going back again for sure.

Don’t waist your time. Owner use her bare hands on my food and thought she knew everything. Hopefully the health inspectors shut them down. 1 word GROSS

I had the most extraordinary dining experience at Khalil. Khalil's Middle Eastern cuisine is, without a doubt, the best I've ever had the pleasure of savoring.

My husband and I arrived just an hour before closing on a Friday evening, expecting a rushed experience, but were pleasantly surprised from the moment we walked in. The warm welcome we received set the tone for what would become an unforgettable evening.

We opted for the Mixed Grill from their Prix Fixe menu, which included a delightful array of hummus, baba ganoush, a fresh salad, an exquisite entrée, and to top it off, heavenly baklava for dessert. Each dish was a flavor explosion, and I genuinely cannot pick a favorite – they were all that exceptional.

What truly elevated this dining experience, though, was the staff. They went above and beyond to make us feel at home, ensuring that our evening was nothing short of magical. Khalil is clearly a labor of love, a cherished family business that deserves all the recognition it can receive.

To cap off this remarkable evening, Michael, a member of the family, joined us and serenaded us with the most beautiful songs, while telling us the fascinating history of the restaurant's beginnings. It was a personal touch that made this evening truly unique.

In all honesty, I cannot recommend Khalil enough. You absolutely must experience it for yourself. It's more than just a meal; it's an enchanting journey through Middle Eastern cuisine, culture, and warmth. Khalil deserves every award out there, and I'll be eagerly returning to savor their exceptional dishes and hospitality again and again.

Had a great dinner there Saturday evening. The regular staff was off because of a wedding, and it’s a family business. Nicole and Philip took care of us, and were a lot of fun.

We just left the Restaurant Week Syrian brunch — It was the most delicious, filling & interesting brunch we’ve been to in a while — full of new flavors and textures to discover. Our favorites were the ful medames, makdous and the shanklish as well as the delicious coffee to end the meal. Hoping they start doing brunch every week. The hospitality & service was fantastic as well.

Ordered a vegetarian platter as part of restaurant week, and was blown away by the diversity of options and their thoughtful preparation. Stuffed grape leaves, balanced by cheeses, dates, olives, and greens, all artfully gathered!

As for the meat dishes: well cooked, well seasoned, no frills. Complemented nicely by a delicious salad (dressed with oil and za'atar, which made it delicious).

Be patient with the staff -they are working hard and the food is worth the wait! The atmosphere of this place is so lovely, and if you want to enjoy a particularly nice day, they do have a patio space!

Friday 8/11/23 Went for Pgh Restaurant Week. The food was very good. Worth the trip. We also had two of the red wines and their sangria. Not what you find in the liquor store but VERY good.
Sunday 8/13/23 went for their restaurant week brunch. This is a new offering. We don't normally do brunches (boring). This was far from boring. It was a prix fixe meal, with way more than we could eat and absolutely not boring. Very Syrian, not your typical buffet. If they continue to offer the brunch it is well worth doing.

Food was great. The atmosphere was nice as well. Service was a bit slow, but there was only one woman serving tables and the place was packed. And man did she hustle

I went here for Pittsburgh Restaurant week for the first time. The first was very tasty. Their salad was so flavorful. I ended up ordering a charcuterie board as well. The service was a little slow. It was packed for restaurant week and it looked like they only had 1-2 servers. Also they did not have ice?

Finally dined here after passing by 10,000 times over the years. Solid food, vibe and service especially for a reasonable price point.

Amazing place. Very nice vibe makes you feel you’re in the Middle East. 10/10 food from from a Syrian reviewer. Staff very nice. And they have parking! We got the kebbe niaha, tabouleh, lamb and chicken kabab and everything was amazing! Highly recommended!

We were a party of 5 on a not terribly crowded evening. Service was incredibly slow. Server was pleasant but clueless. Our orders were finally taken (despite several requests) some 30 minutes after our arrival. Appetizers (hummus, baba ganoush and stuffed grape leaves) took forever. Entrees arrived 1 HOUR after ordering / 90 minutes after our arrival. Lamb kebab was 8 tiny pieces of lamb cooked well- done despite being requested medium-rare. Our raw kibbe appetizer arrived 15 minutes after the entrees, despite multiple requests that it be brought out. You cannot bring in your own wine, so your choices are limited to Lebanese or Turkish wines (not so good). No sparkling water. The owner stopped by shortly before we finished, but by that time there was little she could do to make things better. A very disappointing experience.

Khalil’s was easily the BEST middle eastern cuisine I’ve ever had. I will definitely be going back lots! The hummus was phenomenal, as well as the spanakopita. The service was amazing and they were so kind. Thank you so much for such an exceptional dinner! I had ankle surgery this morning & I’m feeling much better after this meal:)

Everything was fantastic I have no complaint.
If I may suggest the entire family can see something from the menu.

A fantastic hidden gem in the Shadyside area. The Khalil family is incredibly welcoming and warm to guests. The food is delicious, filling and well priced, drink options are plentiful and generous. You get more than you pay for here, for sure.

The service is fantastic, you feel like a part of the family.

The atmosphere can be a bit different if you're not used to a more Mediterranean style, tables are closer together than most places but it adds to the family style atmosphere of the restaurant.

Dine in full course Mediterraneo style food served family style. Delicious and plenty to eat.

Awful service. Walked in and they said they will seat us in a few minutes. Waited about 10 minutes, ok not horrible. But they were not that busy to begin with. After we get seated some waitress drops us off some water and glasses and doesnt even say hello or anything else. Waited another 20 minutes and nothing else. Servers kept walking past us and ignoring us. Me and my friend decided to walk out and go to the indian place down the road and got treated wayyyy better.