Levantini — Restaurant in Maastricht

Levantini used to be my go-to spot for a perfect, juicy, flavor-packed pita. I was a regular, stuffing my face with their delicious creations while basking in the warmth of the owners’ hospitality. It felt like stepping into a Middle Eastern grandmother’s kitchen—if she also happened to run a hip little eatery.

But oh, how the mighty have fallen. Not only have the prices skyrocketed (seriously, did they start using gold-infused tahini? - some things almost increased by 50%)), but the once-friendly atmosphere has taken a nosedive. The owner, who used to be the embodiment of Middle Eastern hospitality, now looks like he deeply regrets every customer that walks through the door. I swear I saw him sigh when I ordered, like I had personally ruined his day by… paying for his food?

And the food? Let’s just say it’s not quite the masterpiece it once was. The flavors are still there, but they’re playing hide and seek, and nobody’s winning. The portions feel smaller, the quality a little less chef’s kiss and a little more meh’s kiss.

Overall, Levantini has gone from “I’d eat here every day” to “I wouldn’t eat here even if someone else was paying.” If I’m going to drop a small fortune on pita, I’d at least like to feel like I’m not being actively resented for existing. Sadly, it seems like both the love and the hummus portions...

Great place, amazing 60’s interior, food was tasty. However the door was constantly open and it’s not summer. As soon as people are wearing jackets outside your door should be closed with an ‘open’ sign on the door. The people inside were sitting in a constant draft, which makes the entire experience uncomfortable and. Tiring. The door is difficult to open is what we heard from what i presume is the owner. Not the customers problem. Especially if you’re paying 8,50 for a falafel sandwich. The attention should go to the people inside your cafe. If the door is difficult to open, fix it. Find a solution that isnt letting in a draft in in late autumn weather. Like i said the decoration of the place was fantastic, 60’s vibes all the way yet the music does not seem to resemble this. Completely deteriorating the vintage vibe this place could easily hold. Music makes or breaks a place. I suggest selecting a new 60’s-70’s playlist to fit the vibe of your cafe. The playlist currently on use gives the cafe the vibe the 60’s feel is only to attract customers without actually caring to...

Not recommended. TLDR - tasteless, watery and really cold hummus with ok side dishes and good pita. There are better vegan options out there.

I am sorry, but this is not a good place for Israeli Hummus or hummus at all. The location is nice, and prices are not that high (even though for what you get I wouldn’t pay that much) but the taste is not there at all, and the texture also.

We ordered one “bowl” of Levantini hummus and one mushroom, with falafel and fried cauliflower. The side dishes were nice since they are cooked when ordered and were warm, but the hummus was bad, super watery (it’s supposed to be like paste not like water) and without much spices and was missing some salt. The mushrooms did do nay good either.

Also - there is no onion to eat with the hummus and no olives are offered, not really Israeli.

I’m sure this place has good intentions, it looks like it, but I would not recommend anyone any...