Grape Leaves Restaurant

Wow! This is hands down the best Mediterranean food I’ve had in Denver. The pitas were light and fluffy, the gyros tasted like what they did in Athens. Loved the lamb kabobs which were tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked. Rice was seasoned well, and the baklava was a perfect way to end the meal. We will be back!

Best Mediterranean Restaurant in Denver Metro in my opinion (I’ve tried at least 10 places). Amazing super tender meats and very flavorful rice. First time I went I got the lamb shank and was blown away! A few times after I switched it up and tried the chicken Mandy, such an amazing tangy flavor and super plentiful portion. I ended up making the Chicken Mandy into 3 meals. I also recently tried the Chicken Shawarma Sandwich, really great, I love the garlic sauce. Only thing I wasn’t a fan of was the cheesecake but I need to try the baklava because they make that in house! I will come here many more times and probably bring the whole fam soon.

Grape Leaves had become our favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Aurora! Every experience we've had here has been excellent. The restaurant is consistently spotless, and the staff is always super friendly and helpful. My favorite is the falafel sandwich, which is loaded with very fresh ingredients. We've also gotten chicken kebabs and shawarma, which is always super flavorful and authentic. The fries are perfect. The price is good for the amount of food you get, especially since you're given a small salad, basket of pita, and hummus for free with your meal. Give Grape Leaves a try; you won't regret it!!

Paid $70 for very less food, the restaurant is overrated and overpriced for the very less amount of food. The AC was not working either. Owner basically left the front door open to keep the air coming in, which is not safe because the restaurant is on road. Didn't enjoy the food and vibe.

Delicious and authentic Shawarma. I tried both the Shawarma Arabi Saj (Beef) and the Chicken Shawarma Wrap. Both were fresh and delicious. Could see the chef preparing it fresh off the rotating grille. The pomegranate molasses sprinkled on top of the Shawarma Arabi gave it an extra kick. Will come back to try more of their menu. Totally recommended.

I thought that Grape Leaves was a pretty good Mediterranean restaurant. This spot is a little small and the cook was also the server. Not saying that there is anything wrong with that, just commenting that it's that kind of operation. The place was very clean and you can tell they spend time taking pride in their cleanliness. I had this place on my list for the last few months, I am glad that I got out to try it. The food was a 7 / 10. We decided to get the family platter, which was $69.99. It had 2 chicken kabobs, 2 beef kafta skewers, 2 lamb kabob skewers, 2 chicken kafta skewers, 2 lamb chops, chicken shawarma and beef shawarma. All in all we were happy enough with the food. The dish started off with some hummus 5/10, pita bread (a little thin and would have been better heated up 5.5/10. The salad was fairly small and had a mild dressing on it 6/10. The beets that were served were very good, a little plain, but glad to have them 6/10. The main course was a nice sized portion. For the price tag you would expect as much, it was more than enough for two of us to eat. The rice that it was served with was well cooked and seasoned 7.9/10. Some of the kabobs were a little dry and others tasted like they were cooked a day before and heated back up. I would say that since this is a small operation that a lot of things must be done in advanced. I would say that this place is worth stopping by. I have had better Mediterranean food in Denver, but not a half bad option. I would return here to try more of the menu.

This place is one of the best in town! Authentic Iraqi/Arabic food! Free appetizers with your meal! Their lamb shank is on point! Their grilled chicken melts in your mouth! They also make great burgers and quesadillas! And their rice is the best rice I ever tried in my life! Will come back here every time I’m in the area. 10/10

The food was delicious and disappeared before I could get pictures. Altho it doesn't have that lil kick at the end that makes you want to go back, the food was extremely well made and the textures were superb.

10/10!!!! Go try it! From the food to the service, Grape leaves was amazing and such a good experience. The ambiance makes you feel at home. The wife and I were getting hangry and couldn't decide what to eat. I said I'm stopping at the next spot I see, and it was here. Couldn't have come across a better gem, this place was a blessing! So fresh too

Finding little place with huge Mediterranean flavors. I missed fava beans ful after being in Jordan and this place transported me back. Everything absolutely everything in the menu is exquisite! Supporting small businesses like this one is always appreciated.

Happy International Chefs Day Chef Hussein. Your food is exquisite and I am so happy we re found you again. Your food is exquisite!!! All your food puts us right back in Jordan. Thank you so much for always making us feel so welcome and for your incredible talent as a Chef!

I love middle eastern food and I love trying new places. So I gave this place a shot. When I pulled up I thought it was going to be a greasy spoon style middle eastern food which I don't like...luckily it wasn't. The server barely spoke English which made asking questions about the food difficult. I ordered the half chicken platter. When the food arrived I was psyched because it looked delicious but when I ate it, it was mediocre. The rice was cooked well but lacked flavor. The chicken had a weird flavor that I didn't enjoy and it was overcooked and dry. I had to choke it down to eat it. I was pretty let down by the whole experience and I definitely can't recommend this place and I won't be coming back.

We were visiting Denver and on the fence about dining here. (We just got turned away by Great Greek, go read that review if you have time!) When viewing the restaurant from the outside, you may think it's a little sketch, but most restaurants like that have amazing food! Lol When we walked in, there were two parties in the dining room. The chef/owner came to greet us. He was really friendly. They brought out salads with a yummy dressing made with oils and vegetables (carrots) it seemed very healthy. They also brought out little bowls of sides, including a few that looked like a slaw, beets, and tzatziki. We ordered the hummus, it was so pretty and creamy! I got the chicken shawarma plate with rice. Portions were very generous! My husband got the chicken shawarma quesadilla and when I tell you that's probably the BEST quesadilla I've ever had in LIFE!!! In all my life! LOL it was so cheesy and flavorful, I almost wish I had ordered that instead!

My sister and I made a stop at Grape Leaves on the way to Monument from the airport after reading so many reviews. Thank you, reviewers! This Mediterranean food is legit, and the service is the best! We started with a creamy, delicious, gratis hummus with pita and asked for their homemade hot sauce. Yummmm. I had the chicken shawarma plate with rice from the owner's recommendation. My sister had a gyro with fries. Both came with a small salad with vinaigrette dressing, and all of the food was delicious! I thought I would save some for the next day's lunch, but that did not happen! The chicken and the gyro meat were tender and seasoned perfectly. Who raves about rice and French fries? Evidently I do because both were incredible. The rice was light, fluffy, beautiful and tasty! We didn't have room for dessert, but next time we will plan better. Thank you for such a wonderful experience, Grape Leaves! I highly recommend this restaurant. ~Nora

Their near perfect reviews left by many truly speak for the kind of restaurant it is. It's only 10 minutes away from my northeast DTC house. How come I didn't discover this place until a few days ago? This is not necessarily a fancy restaurant in any way but it sure is a clean restaurant. When I arrived at the peak dinner time, one of the workers was cleaning the little mess left behind by a diner. And she was very thorough in cleaning. I picked up one of the menus at a table and that was when this super friendly gentleman in the kitchen asked me, "Is this here or to go, my friend?" Ahh, thank for calling me a friend! Like I always do, instead of getting me a huge entree plate, I got me a few sides as a nice accompaniment to what I already have at home. Grape leaves and tzatziki sauce definitely sounded good to me on top of falafels. The same guy in the kitchen continued to be friendly to me while I was placing my order. He carried on a nice casual small talk conversation with me without any pause. He truly made an effort to get to know me. Once home, I immediately started my dinner. I was truly impressed with the grape leaves. They are marinated with jalapeño so they've got a good kick in it. This is very unique for grape leaves as I've never had spicy ones before. Falafels are nice and brown with perfect crunchiness. The tzatziki sauce was great for dipping some raw veggies I had in my fridge. Later that night, my daughter came by with empty stomach. To the question she asked me, "Do you have any food?" I replied with an evil looking grin on my face, "Yes, I've got just that!" and gave her some of the leftovers from my earlier dinner. She was beyond impressed with everything especially the grape leaves! "Where did you get all this great food?" she asked to which I replied, "Grape Leaves Mediterranean Restaurant on Mississippi and Peoria!" "Mom, we need to go back soon to get us more of those!" she uttered! This restaurant instantly gained a few die hard fans that night!!

My wife and I stopped in for a quick lunch yesterday. Grape Leaves is unassuming from the street. However, we were pleasantly surprised when we entered because the interior was warm and inviting. We were greeted by someone behind the counter who seemed to be enthused that we were there. Our food was served by another individual who seemed proud of the food coming out of the kitchen. Both individuals were extremely approachable and seemed to care. What we were really excited about, though, was the food. The food was of good quality, fresh, presented well, and perhaps the best Mediterranean food I have had in the Denver metro area. The food was priced well with generous portions. This place is a keeper, and to be visited often. Great food, good prices, casual environment which is worth getting out of the house for, but which does not require a big commitment.

The food is very delicious. The staff are very friendly, excellent customer service. Really clean and nice ambiance.

Still on the hunt for the best baba ghanoush in the metro Denver area, my wonderful MIL and I took the long drive out to Grape Leaves restaurant on Friday. Excellent decision because Grape Leaves rocks. Some of the best baba ghanoush and falafel in Aurora. And the place rivals Yahya's and the Damacus Grill for some of the best Middle Eastern food in the entire Denver metro area. Liked the staff and loved the food. When you're looking for some delicious vegetarian selections don't forget to try out Grape Leaves. (On the next visit I will report back to you on their lamb, beef and chicken kababs:). Bisalama, David M

This has become one of our favorite restaurants. You know it's good when you see a local and loyal following. The falafels are the best we've had since Athens, and the hummus and tzatziki is is better than the best. We also recommend the Shawarma, Greek salads and sides. Pretty much everything on the menu!

FINALLY-an authentic Greek restaurant that doesn't overcharge and underdeliver. Perfect amount of food for all!! Gyro meat-outstanding, tzatziki sauce-bar none, mini salads-divine! Engin was a wonderful host! Thank you thank you thank you!!!!

Don't be deterred by the humble looking exterior - this place is awesome! The grape leaves are seared, and so flavorful. The hummus is creamy and the baklava is unbelievable! Hussein was a wonderful host!

By far, the best Mediterranean/Halal food I've ever had. We got the beef schwarma sandwich, chicken schwarma plate, tabbouleh salad, and garlic sauce. Their rice was so good! Everything was very flavorful and seasoned just right. The meat was not dry at. Food came out quick and the owner was so friendly. Very clean interior. Definitely saved this on my favorites list!

Delicious Arab food and sooooo flavorful! I wish I had taken pictures of the grape leaves we had ordered as appetizers and the pita bread + humus we were given on top of everything ordered. We had ordered the chicken shawarma saj + lamb kabob plate, which are pictured below. Yummy!!! It's probably my top preferred restaurants around Denver, currently

Absolutely amazing all around!! Don't miss out on the lentil soup. Good lentil soup is hard to find and this one is bomb.

I just ordered it and ate it for the first time. This is not Mediterranean food. This is Mexican food

I dropped in for lunch around 11:15 on a Saturday morning. I looked at the menu and decided to order ful (mashed fava bean) from the appetizer menu. The gentleman behind the cashier did not know ful was on the menu and I had to tell him 3 times ful, fava bean, #50 and pointed to it on the menu. I thought he got it but he brought #49 baba ghanoush instead. Anyway, the ful was tasty and nicely garnished, except it also tasted exactly like the canned ones I got from the Middle Eastern grocery stores. I also ordered a hot tea. It came in a to go cup with a lid. It was scalding hot and burnt my tongue. Tea or coffee should not be made that hot, it was the wrong temperature. It is entirely possible the other items on the menu are good, but skip the ful and tea.

Food is great! To much rice on the plate enough for 3 people, Service not so good, waiter has no personality, never ask us any questions and no refills on our drink, Very hot inside the restaurant. Dinner plate a bit over priced, $4.99 for Teztzika sauce??

My friend and I stumbled upon this place when we were looking for a different restaurant in the same shopping center that happened to be closed then. The outside was not a welcoming view as the windows and door glass were cracked and there were bars on the windows. But we braved the door and walked in. SO GLAD WE DID. The place is super mom-and-pop and bare...and we were totally for that vibe. We walked up to the counter and I assume the owner/chef Hussen was working. He invited us to sit down and he would come and take our order. I was a bit worried since we were the only people in the place but it was a weird time between lunch and dinner, so not uncommon. I mean the other food places were closed. Soooo. We ordered the Chicken Shawarma Plate, mixed Shawarma Plate, and an order of Falafel. DELISH! My friend and I were blown away by how tender and delicious the meat was. The plates came with salad, hummus, rice, and warm toasted pita bread. THE HUMMUS!!! SOOO creamy and delish we ended up ordering more as a dessert! that As we were there, the phone rang quite often and we realized that it was a ton of to-go orders. Soon, people were in and out carrying huge bags of food and we knew that we hit the jackpot. Hussen (I hope that is who it was) was SO friendly and helpful. We promised to be back...and we will. We plan to do an office party and have them cater it. I HIGHLY recommend this place...SO good!

Absolutely love this place. The service is always friendly and the food is the best in town. I have never been disappointed. When family visits from out of town this is my go to place. While this restaurant is small it is inviting.

I was excited to try this place out. We ordered the chicken shawarma dinner plate and the grape leaves. Chicken was incredibly dry, lacked flavor. Pita was hard and chewy. Salad portion was the size of my palm and the baklava was dry (lacking syrup) so I definitely won't be going back. What a bummer.

This business was closed when we went by May 30, 2024. Do not bother unless someone confirms it has reopened.

Amazing food! They have the best hummus and the best gyros! This restaurant is my best accidental find in a long time! I now come here at least once a week!!

The food was absolutely amazing ! Really tasted authentic and felt refreshing to eat something healthy as well as tasty. Service was also great and they were very kind.

I was ready to dismiss this place because my team loathed and despised the one time they ordered from the former restaurant that Grape Leaves took over. On a whim, I ordered from Grape Leaves and not sure what the previous problem was, but the food was great. The team couldn't believe it was from the same location. Management, I suppose, is everything and clearly, there's a reason that Mr. Kebob is no longer. We ordered the grape leaves (amazing), the shawarma combo plate (seriously, enough for 2-3 people), and the baba ghanoush which is my favorite. OMG, so much goodness. My very picky staff could not believe that the location wasn't cursed but after sampling our food, changed their minds. They too thought the new restaurant knows what they're doing. I'm looking forward to trying some new dishes next time and possibly ordering the $99/team plate. I thought it would be a fun office lunch (instead of chipotle) and a great way to thank my incredible staff for the hard work they've put in already this year.

I have tried several Mediterranean restaurants in Denver, and I must say that so far, Grape Leaves serves the best Mediterranean cuisine I've ever had! Highly recommend it to everyone! Affordable prices, and the owner is very friendly!

Best Greek food in Denver. Large portions, fast service, very good savory kebabs, gyro, shawarma! Will be coming back, often.

Grape Leaves is a great find! I travel across the country for work, and this is one of my favorite stops each time I'm in the area! The service is great and the food is wonderful. You tell they care to make great food for all to enjoy.

A tasty little package on Mississippi Avenue a bit east of Peoria, Grape Leaves Restaurant has moved into the space recently vacated by Mr. Kabob and promises to woo you with a similar range of Middle Eastern delights to those offered by its predecessor. As you may have guessed, the dish mentioned in the eatery's name is a standout here, offered in both a small and large serving to placate an array of appetites. So whether you refer to those little meat/rice parcels as Yaprak, Dolma(des) or even Warak Enab, you'll have a most pleasurable time popping them into that gaping gob of yours. But I wouldn't want to overlook other appetizers - or rather, Meze - so for those with a bit less stomach space, how about an order of creamy cheese derived from strained yogurt (Labneh)? The especially health-conscious among you might prefer a plate of crisp purple cabbage slaw (a dish which has in recent years become especially popular amongst Kurds in the owner's home country - Iraq - who sometimes call the vegetable Kelem(ê) Mor). Then again, as it's getting close to winter, perhaps a nice hot cup of Shorbat Adas (red lentil soup) might quench those famished flames? Yes, and I'm just getting started, so wait 'til you hear what's next. In the short time that Grape Leaves has been open for business, it has become particularly renowned for its shawarma - both the beef (Lahm Baqarah) and chicken (Djaj) varieties, to be more precise. And you can see what all the excitement is about by sampling those grilled meat morsels in a number of ways - perhaps on some griddled unleavened flatbread (Khubz Saj), or even in a... quesadilla?!? Yes, that was quite a curveball wasn't it? But if you do happen to make that cheesy choice, I'm pretty sure you won't regret it. Or, if you're looking for a quick iron fix, maybe a serving of Kebda (liver, in this case lamb) will perk you up nicely. Veggie fans, I wouldn't dream of depriving you either - why not side some sprightly cracked-wheat, parsley, and tomato salad (Tabbouleh) with a few bean/mixed-herb fritters (Falafel)? But indeed, as I love to remind you all, there's always a little room for some dessert, whether you prefer pistachio-studded Baklava or Oreo cheesecake (they're just full of surprises!).

I haven't tried the food yet, but this place is open and under new managment when I drove by. They say they're on door dash.

I was just driving down Mississippi when the Grape Leaves sign popped out calling me in. I am always looking for new places to add to my list of regulars. I don't even live close to this awesome, tiny space but will stop whenever I am in that neighborhood. There are only a handful of tables which are adequate to sit and enjoy your food. Best grape leaves I have ever had in Denver! There is a great lemony, oily covering to them making them not dry at all like so many others around town. Melt in my mouth delicious experience. I also tried the shawarma combo with beef and chicken that was served with a little salad, rice, hummus and an equally incredibly flavored Tzatziki sauce. All the food hit the flavor spot! One note, I did notice two gentleman getting these enormous lamb shank legs that came in a bowl with broth which I would not try but others surely would appreciate. The owner was a gracious host that was much appreciated as a woman dining alone that afternoon. Like Nike, just do it!

The men working here are solid dudes and the food never disappoints! Grew up with a Lebanese Uncle and the music reminds me of visiting him. 10/10 highly recommend

I noticed the storefront on the way to drop off someone at the airport and stopped in a couple of days later for lunch when I had a craving for a gyros sandwich. This is some of the best gyros in the area and I have eaten at a lot of Mediterranean restaurants in Denver and surrounds. The meat was tender with good chew and spice. The fries were hot and crispy (just like they should be but rarely are). The dining area is nothing special but clean and comfortable. This restaurant will be on my regular lunch rotation from now on and I'm looking forward to trying more of the menu offerings.

Great food - small eatery but good services I loved their grape leaves and the hummus with a generous helping of pita bread.

AMAZING!!!! Food was so flavorful and over just delicious !! Def coming back here ! Service was also great! Came here because of Denver foodie eats on TikTok

out of every middle eastern spot, the food here the best tasting. clean and quite environment. The prices are nice. and staff are great. you also get ur food very quick.

The gentlemen working were so kind! This food is absolutely phenomenal and I can't believe I only just went here for the first time. Wow. absolutely incredible. We got the Beef Kefta and the half chicken. Soooooooo good and tender. It's like visiting a new land. Please go!

Delicious good, great service, ask questions about the menu they are really nice! Seating is spacious, carry out seems like a popular option. We dined in, it was delicious can't wait to go back! Forgot to take pictures because everything was so tasty

Amazing and affordable Mediterranean food. We got the family platter with all kind of different meats and rice, they all tasted so good , they were super flavorful and juicy. It also came with salad and hummus which was very filling and we were able to leave with left overs after all 4 of us ate. The atmosphere is very pleasant and the staff are very very hospitable and kind. I would definitely recommend this place 10/10

Great service and so much food!! Cooked to perfection! The kabobs were perfect, lots of room for a large group.

Excellent Mediterranean food in Aurora! Nice service and good portions! We will definitely be coming back!

My husband and I stopped in here on Saturday afternoon. I had been wanting to try it, and figured it would either be really good or really bad. We took a chance, and are so glad we did! The chicken Shawarma was amazing, and the hummus was to die for! I loved the savory flavor of the two types of rice served on the platter as well. The service was great, and we will definitely be back! I have enough delicious food left to eat for two more days, and that's also a score in my book.

I was only in town for one night and wanted something healthy but really filling. Grape Leaves was an unexpected delicious surprise as it is not in the most attractive location in a large strip mall. But the inside was very clean and the staff was so friendly. I ordered the mixed shawarma plate, and it came with a salad, hummus, pita, and beets. YUM.

The service was so welcoming and the food was delicious! I had the shrimp entree and there was an amazing amount of food for a great price. I will be stopping by again. It is close to the hospital and they truly care to get you your food right away if you have somewhere to be. Thank you for that!

The good: most of the food we ordered was tasty and the portions were good. The bad: I would not choose to eat here again. The ambiance is not pleasant, or exactly clean. The really bad: Right at the end, i noticed that the man who took our order, served us and checked us had a visible and terrible infection on one of his fingers. Exposed. No bandage. No precautions. Nothing. This is concerning as it is highly unhygienic. No matter what good happened during that visit that alone will keep me away.

Amazing food, great service and nice interior. Definitely my new favorite place for Gyros

The food and service were top notch. Very pleasant surprise. Yelp had the address wrong but we saw it as we drove by. So glad we did. Very flavorful and the lamb was sooo tender.

Simply amazing food. Had the hummus which was one of the best we've had; the chicken shawarma quesadilla; and a couple different shawarma plates. Overall it is now our favorite Mediterranean restaurant in Colorado now.