Petra Falafel - Forest Park

I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant, but I was let down. The chicken in the shawarma was dry and had an aged taste, without any flavorful sau... read more I was really looking forward to trying this restaurant, but I was let down. The chicken in the shawarma was dry and had an aged taste, without any flavorful sauce to enhance it. The falafel was also underwhelming; it wasn’t crispy, which might be a result of it being takeout. Overall, I would rate the food 2 out of 5.

The food at Petra is consistently delicious! I often find myself craving the kafta platter, which I order at least once a week. The portion is generous, and som... read more The food at Petra is consistently delicious! I often find myself craving the kafta platter, which I order at least once a week. The portion is generous, and sometimes I even enjoy it for both lunch and dinner. The falafel is undoubtedly the best I've ever tasted. Food: 5/5

The food was decent, but the service left much to be desired. We were never offered drinks or even water, and our server didn't check on us at all during our vi... read more The food was decent, but the service left much to be desired. We were never offered drinks or even water, and our server didn't check on us at all during our visit. She was lovely, but unfortunately, she just didn't provide good service. Overall, I would rate the food as 3 out of 5.

Nice spot to grab some delicious Mediterranean dishes. Staff was welcoming and we enjoyed our dishes… Falafel anyone!?Food: 5/5 read more Nice spot to grab some delicious Mediterranean dishes. Staff was welcoming and we enjoyed our dishes… Falafel anyone!?Food: 5/5

I went with my family for the first time and we were surprised by the welcoming service, pleasant atmosphere and simply DELICIOUS food. We'll be back for sure! read more I went with my family for the first time and we were surprised by the welcoming service, pleasant atmosphere and simply DELICIOUS food. We'll be back for sure!