I recommend coming here. The food was delicious and the service was personable. The prices are reasonable as well. I look forward to eating here again next time I am near. (and there is plenty of parking in the rear).
The best Lebanese food in the twin cities period. Helpful staff delicious recipes is small and sometimes crowded but it also has a little space outside. Just Delicious and authentic you don't need anything more.
The food is nothing like it used to be .The grapleaves were tuff and the rice was not fully cooked.. same with the rolled cabbage ? terribly disappointed in the quality of the food.. Emily would not be happy
The tabouli is fantastic, love their cabbage rolls, grape leaves and the kibbi. My parents went there quite often, while I was growing up. Unfortunately, I didn’t appreciate the food back then, boy did I miss out!
Spinach pie, lamb kabobs, green beans and lamb, grape leaves, and baklava! It is all really good.
Loved visiting this local traditional deli. Having grown up in the neighborhood, I'd only been to visit once before but as an adult, I'll go back often. Lebanese cuisine is unique and really flavorful.My friend had a Lebanese salad, and ordered grape leaves to go. We sampled them and they were really nutritious and delicious.Locally owned and operated by the third generation. A local gem for sure!
For years this has been my favorite restaurant. The staff are knowledgeable and generous, the food is absolutely divine. If you’re able to dine in, you will not be disappointed. Each dish is heavenly and absolute perfection.
Not only is Emily's a neighborhood institution in northeast Minneapolis, it is also hands down by far one of the best Middle Eastern restaurants in the Twin Cities! Emily’s is one of the first of its kind opening its doors in 1973. Emily's is a taste of Lebanon. If you enjoy Greek, Turkish, or Iranian food, you will not be disappointed when visiting Emily's. Truthfully, there is a great deal of culinary overlap when comparing Lebanese cuisine to other Middle Eastern & Eastern Mediterranean varieties.I personally recommend the homemade grape leaves or dolma. They sell them by the pound at the deli. Their house made cucumber & garlic sauces are next to none making great additions to your dolmas; when served hot, the sauces truly enhance the flavor. Traditional staples like hummus & eggplant with tahini are good. The baked kibbeh & falafel are phenomenal. For the "adventurous foodie," I suggest trying the raw kibbeh with olive oil; not for the faint hearted.I have tried the raw kibbeh, but I prefer it baked. The seating area is relatively small compared to other Middle Eastern restaurants in the area. With that said, it fills up fast on weekends. Admittedly, I have yet to try their baklava.If their baklava can outperform the baklava offered at Nicollet Avenue's Christos, in my opinion, they will have earned top spot for best baklava in the Twin Cities.
Cute little local neighborhood staple of Lebanese cuisine. I enjoyed the lamb kabob, lamb roast soup, spinach pie, & baklava. I would definitely suggest any one interested in the neighborhood or just passing by on university. If it's good enough for Guy Fieri it's got to be good enough for me.
Such amazing food and service. They're always a little busy which goes to show how much business they get but it doesn't get in our way. My husband's family is of Serian descent, so this is a pretty standard go-to spot for us. Food is always well prepared, tastes great, and if you sit inside, it truly feels like your grandma's dining room.