Tried for lunch and the food was excellent, particularly the Baba Ghanouj and Fried Kebbe. As others have noted, the interior is luxurious and beautiful.
Why only 3 stars? Two reasons:
The lunch menu was simply a selection of items that could be 'more-lunch-like' pulled from the regular menu. Perhaps only one or two additions and no changes in price. Now, our server did list off four or five 'lunch specials' that were variations on pita wraps but without a price. However up-charges for $3 were explained (for what I forget)... but an up-charge on what amount? I should have listened closer to the specials, but a paper lunch special menu would be appreciated. Especially since the lunch menu as presented was a virtual copy of the regular menu (we were handed both).
Second issue was our server. When we arrived I saw an employee hunched down outside smoking (I don't care if you spoke or not, but common sense says don't do it where a customer can see you). Alas, Smokey came in to seat us and take our orders. Smelling like smoke which was a sure disconnect between the fine interior and ambiance. We were also greeted by Smokey with an odd "Are you here to met someone?". Perhaps it is a popular meeting spot for lunch? Anyway...As we pulled away, you guessed it, Smokey was back in his spot working on another cigarette.
Now, the owner / manager did stop by our table and he was genuinely friendly and welcoming. We overheard a second server who seemed to really be doing a great job as well. I could see the kitchen and the men and women back on the line looked efficient and professional.
Yes, we will be back. The food is worth it and I hope the experience warrants a revised review and another star or hopefully two.