AMMATOLI

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   ROULA

   Orange County

   37 reviews

   vip
   4.0

   37 reviews

   Dined 1 day ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 4

   Let me start by saying the food was very delicious. We had the spicy hummus, kibbeh, pita bread, msakhan, and shawarma. All were flavorful! The food service is quite quick, which was impressive. It was expensive though for some of the items. We ordered the mint tea, which was just hot water and mint leaves and it was a bit pricey as was the kibbeh balls. We were a party of four yet the server did not let us know there were only three in an order. That would have been appreciated so we could have adjusted accordingly. Desserts were good too, we had the Um Ali and the carrot cake. On many of the dishes, since the food was served family style, serving utensils were not provided and we had to request them. Overall, the ambience was very nice and the food was quite good. I will also add the front staff was very friendly and we were seated right away, which I appreciated.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Toronto

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our favorite place we drive from San Diego to Long Beach for the incredible ambience the amazing food and the most wonderful staff. 10/10 recommend you will not be disappointed!!
   

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   marian

   Los Angeles

   6 reviews

   2.0

   6 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 2

   I never normally write reviews but I felt compelled this time. We were a party of 6. After being seated at 6.30 and engaging with the sever, we were suddenly told that the kitchen closes at 7.30pm on tuesdays so we need to hurry up and order our main course. So we ordered our main course and then were told after the server took the order that there’s no rotisserie chicken left. Like that’s their signature dish so why wouldn’t they know when we placed the order? We ordered a different dish. Then after asking about dessert, we were told that they only had baklava after 7.30 and the other desserts were not available. So open table said nothing about the curfew of 7.30 when booking a 6.30 birthday event. Then after dinner we wanted a little of the baklava. Then our server told us it wasn’t available as they gave it to their employees. WTF! Do they want to make money and serve paying customers or not. After indicating it was a birthday event in open table they suddenly have no bloody desert at all. They added a mandatory 22% service charge also. It’s outrageous. I actually felt very let down, embarrassed in front of my guests and I can’t envisage going back until things change. I went there from the very beginning many times and I feel they have got too greedy and over their skiiis. The food is good but given what we experienced I will in future go to Open Sesame on 2nd as a much better dinner for the money and ambience without the pretentious BS of Ammatoli. Ammatoli is not value for money at all. To top it off, they require a credit card for a res and will charge you for no show even if the place is empty. I just cannot recommend it. So sad as it had a great start in the location. You will not succeed with these policies and level of service, sorry.
   

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   Jesus

   Denver

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Phenomenal people, phenomenal food, gorgeous Ambience.
   

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   Shay

   Las Vegas

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 24 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was incredible. The 3 way mezze option was delicious. But the star of the show was the ribeye & chicken skewers. Both were super tender and juicy. I can not wait to go back again. Kuddos to the chef and her family’s recipe.
   

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   Aia

   Orange County

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 23 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I love this place so much! The food is always 10/10. Service is amazing. Clean and authentic place I highly recommend!
   

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   Samina

   Los Angeles

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 22 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Food is fresh and delicious! We loved it!! Highly recommended
   

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   Philip

   Calgary

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on 20 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I have never experienced better food and the atmosphere and service was exceptional. Thank you Emma!
   

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   Kelly

   Orange County

   15 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on 19 November 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Amazing food. Very well done and every dish was flavorful and beautifully presented, but not too precious. service was friendly and thoughful. noted our friends allergys and made sure they know what to avoid on the menu. Great wine selection, but try the tea - it was a fun presentation and did not miss the alcohol.
   

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    Samantha

    Baja California

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Amazing experience, delicious food and the amazing service by all of the staff.
    

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