Nazef Greek Restaurant

good atmosphere, good people, good times. more

I agree with the 'not quite Greek' comment but I feel there is no comparison between this place and Azars. Nazef is MUCH better. Azar's hummus is unceremoniously dumped on the plate, while Nazef's comes swirled with olive oil and garnished with whole chick peas. Their pita bread is better too - toasted and warm while Azars is cold, seemingly right out of the fridge. Nazef's tzasiki, falafels and dolmas are all to die for. I really have had nothing bad there. I also love the Arab music video channel. I don't go across the street any more. more

Enjoyed the chicken and lam shish kabobs, rounded of with a nice hot cup of Egyptian Mint tea. A live belly dancer and friendly staff created an exceptionally wonderful dining experience. Be sure to try the peach & mint hookah. more

Nazef is a relatively new addition to the Ghent dining scene and offer take-out as well as eat in. Their prices are very reasonable -- most sandwiches (not really greek except for the gyros) are about $4. The souvlackis were all about $10 for the dinner and they were the most expensive thing on the menu. Although billed as a greek restaurant, they seem to me to have more of a middle eastern flavor. We got take-out from there last night and it was just okay. My lamb was very tough (although not dry) and the dolmades, although flavorful, were a little to tightly packed for my taste. The gyro meat is also not spit-roasted, although it used to be. I recommend this for lunch or a quick take-out, but if you are looking for something special, try Azar's instead. more