Bawadi Mediterranean Grill

We had dinner here. The service was awesome 👌 and so was the food and atmosphere. Busy, but it keeps moving, so no complaints here. A bit pricey, but definitely go back to try the buffet.

My husband and I went to the 'Bawardi Mediterranean Grill' restaurant last week for the first time. We were well greeted and seated immediately. Our waiter Hassan brought the menu and explained to us the dishes. My husband ordered 'Maklouba Lamb' on a bed of rice, eggplant and yogurt sauce. I ordered 'Meat Shawarma Sandwich' house made bread and tahini sauce with sesame seeds. Drinks two fresh cocktail juices. Meanwhile I started wandering around the restaurant, taking photos and asking questions. Since the restaurant had a few tables with customers, I had more time to talk to Mekela. She was great in explaining the menu and a bit about her culture. Inside the restaurant it's beautiful and filled with rich Palestinian culture and interesting decor and ornaments that I wasn't familiar with. Also the music was pleasant to listen not loud. Our food arrived warm and deliciously flavored. My sandwich was great too with the sauce. I tried my husband's lamb plate and it was full of flavor. The fruit juices are great too. After dinner they offered us complimentary Baklava with black tea and mint infused. Everything was perfect from food to service. Also we ordered two boxes of Baklava to take home it's just amazing very rich in flavor. PS: What I didn't like is the juices we're served in a plastic cup. Including plastic forks to eat the dessert. The menu needs some TLC with better photos and improved layout. They did the best with what they have. We'll be back! We're planning to go back to try the buffet. I'm curious about tasting other dishes. It's definitely a hidden gem in Falls Church worthy of a visit!

From Nashville working in the Falls Church area. Found this restaurant on google when tasked to cater a work event. Hands down the best food and catering I’ve ever had! The ordering process was simple and easy. Food was hearty and flavorful! Presentation was very elegant! 10/10 food and service across the board. Will book catering again and takeout!

Five stars without any doubt... The decor is a little chaotic but the food is beyond great. I was driving by the area and stopped to see what they offered... They did have all You can eat buffet and you can order off the menu directly. The buffet did not have a large selection, but they had amazing delicious food with three types of rice and three plates of different meat including the grilled, kafta and chicken. The food is top notch but their salad is plain and their fatoosh is not worthy at all. I don't put a lot of emphasis on the salad. However, if they want to continue to serve salad, they need to learn how to add flavor to it. I definitely will go back again to try it and maybe this time order of the menu. Overall, the quality of the food and the taste of the food was five stars... Please fix your salad and fatoosh or take it off the menu.⭐🌟⭐🌟⭐

I was honestly amazed by the level of authenticity, arabian vibes, delicious food and great customer service and care. The prices were very fair for the type of dishes we ordered. The tea, coffee and dessert 🍮 tasted like the one I eat in Amman. The lemon mint drink takes you back to your grandmother’s kitchen . After all, I want to thank the person who brought me and my friends and family together to enjoy this Sunday evening in a beautiful Arabic Palestinian family owned business .

The food here is great. Their chicken and kufta kabab were good. I even tried their fresh mint lemonade, which was delicious! The server wanted me to try their buffet, but eating a large meal is just not my thing, at least, not anymore. When I got my bill, there was an 18% service charge and taxed on top of that. Hence, 3 stars. Hint: Diversity is not what you look like or what looks similar to you but what value you represent on the inside. Disappoint by the sneaky charge. I always tip 20-25%, just not this time.

Just happened to have time to eat at Bawadi today, which was featuring its weekly Thursday dinner buffet. All in all I was impressed - there was a good selection of food and the quality was quite high. My favorite, without a doubt, was the lamb kabsa - the lamb was super tender, well seasoned, and fell apart when I picked at it with my fork. The only downside is that I don’t think this restaurant has tap water for drinking, and individual bottled water costs $2. Regardless, I will be back! I have included buffet pictures below for those who need a reference!

You don’t know me, but I’m probably one of the toughest food critics out there and this was hands down THE BEST middle eastern food I’ve had! Where do I begin?! The lentil soup provided the ideal warmth with the perfect kick of lemon. And the Jordanian mansaf?! Don’t get me started! The yogurt, the tender lamb, the perfect rice. Phenomenal. Simply phenomenal. In conclusion, I was in heaven during this meal. Thank you.