Syriana Cafe & Restaurant

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   George

   VIP

   Philadelphia

   56 reviews

   4.0

   56 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   Good, very tasty, but not quite as exceptional as previous visit. Vegetarian sampler was good, but seemed like a smaller portion compared to last visit. Syrian fries are exceptional - truly a unique preparation - worth a trip to the restaurant in an of themselves.
   

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   Mike

   Baltimore

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   I love this place! There isn't a single weakness in their menu. <3
   

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   Chris

   Baltimore

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on 15 February 2025

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

   10/10 INCREDIBLE experience to say the least. We were even offered a photo from a photographer, live music, great staff. This restaurant is a GEM.
   

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   Meghan

   Washington DC

   5 reviews

   5.0

   5 reviews

   Dined on 8 February 2025

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

   Fantastic food, great service, & lovely live music make this place a newer must try restaurant in the heart of Old Ellicott City. Every dish was excellent and plenty of food on the place for decent prices. We will be back. Thank you for a memorable Saturday night out with friends.
   

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   Michelle

   Baltimore

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on 31 January 2025

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

   The food and ambience were great! The service was not. Hopefully it was just an off night.
   

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   Katie

   Washington DC

   1 review

   1.0

   1 review

   Dined on 31 December 2024

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

   We made 6:15 reservations for new years eve. When we arrived we were told they were closing at 7pm, and there was no table service-that we had to order at the counter and then carry our food upstairs. When I questioned why they would accept a 6;15 reservation when they were closing early, and not notify me- they employee looked at me and said "do what you want." Will never go here again.
   

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   Gale

   Philadelphia

   9 reviews

   4.0

   9 reviews

   Dined on 10 December 2024

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

   Good food, pricey, service ok but probably understaffed
   

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   SUSAN

   San Diego

   85 reviews

   5.0

   85 reviews

   Dined on 25 September 2024

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

   We went to this restaurant in Old Ellicott on a tour. The 3 of us are at this location to celebrate one of my friends birthdays. The food was wonderful and the owner who served us was incredible.
   

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   Brenda

   Baltimore

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on 14 September 2024

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

   We love Syriana! Our dinner last night was delicious, and the service was prompt, friendly, and responsive. The servings are generous and reasonably priced. We were shown to our table on the second floor balcony right away and enjoyed refreshing apricot sangrias while we waited for our food. It was not a quiet table because of Saturday evening traffic, but we enjoyed hearing the live music just inside the door. The weather was cool and pleasant, and we thoroughly enjoyed our meal. We have never been disappointed in Syriana and highly recommend it!
   

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    Harriet

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on 30 August 2024

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

    The Jazz duo is amazing. Kudos to Michael Friedman and Jake Ruth. Bring them back.
    

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