Petra Mediterranean & Middle Eastern Cuisine — Restaurant in New Albany

Well, this WAS my favorite place for hummus and pita (and other stuff, of course) until today. I used to drive across the river just to get some!!! And then, today. My usual friend wasn’t there and one of the ladies greeted me. I said I thought I would try something different today. I asked for a falafel sandwich. On their menu it states that it has pickles and tahini on it. I know this already because I’ve had several… anyway, I asked to add lettuce and tomato today. She told me “no, it won’t fit.” Now, I’ve had a lot of falafel sandwiches in my day, many that come with lettuce and tomato already on them. Never an issue of it “fitting.” And even if there were a problem, can’t I deal with that myself?? I was willing to pay for it. She could have said anything but that. Can’t support BS no matter how good the hummus and pita are. 😕

In response to yours, I said , I would like a falafel sandwich and may I please add lettuce and tomato. She said, “No, it won’t fit.” I looked at her , smiled, said “ok” and left. If that is accommodating, I would like to see what isn’’t. You are a really nice person and your food is great. Jealous (or whatever) women spoil...

I originally gave this restaurant a 5 star review when my younger brother put me on to this place. However I never gave this restaurant the credit they deserved with a written review, so I came back to add that.

Yes this restaurant is still 5 stars. Yes the food is fantastic. The prices are very decent, and serving sizes match the prize very well. You will not have to worry about getting what you paid for.

The staff are friendly, and the food is made to order. I don't mind waiting. The menu read something about the fact that the food isn't fast, it's fresh (or something like that, I don't recall exactly, but you get the gist). The food is made after ordered. It's great. I've had the halloumi, chicken curry, and a few other dishes here. They always knock it out of the park.

I wanted to make sure I came back and updated my review to include the fact that yes parking may not be great, and yes the food may take a few minutes to come out.... but it's WORTH IT. If you want fast food, go to McDonald's. But if you want GOOD...

Had a wonderful meal here, with attentive service, very tasty food and a casual atmosphere. We started with appetizers of hummus and warm green olives. The hummus was spot on, smooth, with the right touch of garlic, dressed with olive oil, thick enough to spread generously on the warm pita. The olives, a very generous portion, were peppery and lightly dressed with a lemony olive oil. I chose a chicken schwarma sandwich for my entree--well spiced chicken, dressed with a garlicky dressing, pickles and tomatoes, wrapped in lavash and grilled. Tasty and a perfect portion. Hubby chose the beef kabob dinner, a generous platter with Greek salad, rice and mixed grilled veggies. 3 generous skewers of delightfully spiced beef that he could not finish. We ordered baklava to go, but snuck a bite before leaving--wonderful! We left full, carrying out enough food for a another meal, satisfied and happy. I...