Aviva by Kameel Downtown

This was one of the best places as a whole that I’ve ever been to! This includes across the entire US, Europe and Central America! I’d recommend everything g, but the soup was to die for! The staff and especially Kameel are amazing as well. A sign inside says “we love you,” and Kameel can be seen telling his customers he loves them as he fist bumps! It’s such a warm and inviting atmosphere! Everyone should make a stop here regularly! I wish I was a local because I’d be a regular! I loved it! 😍 Thank you Aviva for such an enjoyable experience and meal!

Aviva by Kameel is a wonderfully tasty local Mediterranean experience. The food is very well prepared. Herbs and spices used to add character, not to overpower the protein.

Though a counter restaurant, the service is effective and cordial. This is a great place to ask for advice so that you get the best flavor combinations for you! The salmon is among the favorites, as are the schwarmas.

They have a vegan bar for those wanting to avoid animal protein. The space has accessible wheelchair tables.

Dana & Kameel are charming hosts. Kameel is a bon vivant and story teller and Dana has a caring and keen eye for what customers might want. They are marvelous.

Though casual, anyone who likes to eat should eat here. Don't miss it.

Vegetarian options: Both Vegans and other vegetarians will thrive. Wide selection of items.

Dietary restrictions: Any diet can succeed here. Pale to Gluten-free will thrive. Do tell them of your needs.

Kid-friendliness: Kids will love it. Kameel is so friendly and they love families.

Wheelchair accessibility: Easily accommodated.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Veggies, Baba Ghanoush & Pita, Vegan Soup, Baba Ghanoush, Vegan Options, Rosemary Chicken Plate

Very healthy and clean Middle Eastern cuisine, without compromising any of the incredible flavors. The owner is extremely friendly and talks to customers.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Vegan Soup, Chicken Shwarma Platter

I love the salmon salad here, every time I come to ATL I come here and is worth the wait, I get the free soup even if it’s summer.
Sorry no pics I couldn’t wait.
I love it ☺️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Veggies, Lamb Shawarma, Vegan Options

Ate here often before Covid and came back today after an appointment downtown. Had a rosemary chicken platter with creamed spinach and potatoes. Same great vibe, food, and value for money. The owner is a real character. Easily one of the best restaurants in Atlanta, Georgia, and the country.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Rosemary Chicken Plate

I ordered 2 dishes, they starter them together and for some reason finished one of mine and started on the next person before finishing my 2nd order so I had to wait a little. Not sure why they did it that way. Food was very good we had the chicken and the lamb shawarma. The rice, however, was undercooked.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Lovely hidden gem in Downtown. The food was amazing but the outstanding service was what made our experience unique. The chef greeted us when we came inside and all the staff was so nice. Had the falafel wrap and it tasted soooo good. Would definitely come back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lamb Shawarma, Falafel Wrap, Vegan Soup

I come here at least once a week. The food is delicious and healthy. The service is very friendly. Highly recommend.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chicken Shwarma Platter

Have eaten at this chef's place multiple times and while the food is good and most employees here are very kind, I always hope I don't see Kameel because I have had nothing but negative interactions with him. The first negative interaction was years ago when I turned down a soup sample while waiting in line and he responded with genuine personal offense. But no interaction has been worse than the most recent, when I ran into him as I was heading back to my office with fast food in tow for a late night's work. With no amount of humor, he bluntly commented, "this stuff is going to kill you with all the MSG" with one of the most disgusted looks I have ever received from another human being. I just laughed and actually had to process what had just happened afterwards because the idea that anyone would ever seriously comment such a thing was unbelievable. What's funny is I would consider his restaurant as an option if it didn't close at 3:00PM. So sorry that the options available in Peachtree Center at 6:00 PM don't include his **healthy, all-natural** recipes. Guess I should have been a more responsible adult and packed a nice nutritionally dense, calorically efficient, organic, GMO-free sack lunch. Gosh, what was I thinking? The good news for him is that his nasty attitude killed any appetite I had. Mission accomplished. Please Kameel, continue your moral food crusades, for only you can save us. I hope you heckle every person in your business's vicinity who *dares* go to a place that serves fried food, nay--every person that you EVER see do such a thing, oh THE ABJECT HORROR! In all seriousness, sometimes people eat fast food; it's not an indication of anyone's moral character (or health even), but given Kameel's disgust, he sure seems to think it is.

The is really delicious! The owner & staff are very friendly! Will definitely return! The salmon was cooked perfectly order! The creamed spinach is a winner!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

If you find something here you don't like, you need to re-evaluate your entire life

Wish we had more stars to give! We've returned 3 times this week for this fresh and delicious food. We recommend the rosemary chicken, the falafel wrap with everything, and the chicken shwarma. The food and the friendly staff make it worth the trip.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I just popped in here for work lunch and was blown away by the food quality and also the good vibes! They were giving out free watermelon. The staff was so patient and kind. Great experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Lamb Shawarma, Baba Ghanoush & Pita

A friend and I accidentally came past their closing hours and they still allowed us to come through a side door and get some of the best food we had ever had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amazing food and experience! We were brought lentil soup while waiting in line and it only got better from there. Loved the special touches and recommendations from the servers. Totally blown away, it's been forever since I've seen this kind of attention to customer experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5