Damascus Restaurant

About

Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Greek

Price Range : $11-30 ($$)

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    Yelp rating
    4.5 stars

Location

Adress: 449 N 2nd St, Allentown, PA 18102

Phone: (610) 432-2036

Work Hours

Mon
Tue 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Wed 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Thu 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Fri 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Sat 10:00 am-8:00 pm
Sun

Business info

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    Health Score
    90 out of 100
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    Vegan Options
    Yes
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    Takes Reservations
    Yes
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    Delivery
    No
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    Take-out
    Yes
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    Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
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    Good For
    Lunch, Dinner
  • local_parking
    Parking
    Street
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    Bike Parking
    No
  • accessibility
    Good for Kids
    Yes
  • group
    Good for Groups
    Yes
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    Attire
    Casual
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    Ambience
    Casual
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    Noise Level
    Average
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    Alcohol
    No
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    Outdoor Seating
    No
  • wifi
    Wi-Fi
    No
  • tv
    Has TV
    Yes
  • fastfood
    Caters
    Yes

Reviews

  • John H.

    star star star star star 13 June 2026

    Amazing food and service, Can't wait to go back!!!

    We tried something from every section of the menu with recommendations from our phenomenal server. Nothing disappointing, we even had 4 different baklava's to go.

    Definitely worth the trip off the interstate!!!

  • Taals B.

    star star star star star 11 June 2026

    Great food, awesome service! Do order the fried cauliflowers. They're the best.
    It's at the end of the street , in the corner building. I would go back at least once a month for sure.

  • Samantha T.

    star star star star star 6 June 2026

    Best Arabic food. I always get the breakfast it's the best! Staff is amazing and feels like home.

  • Jerry S.

    star star star star star 21 May 2026

    The best example of Syrian home cooking I have found this side of the Atlantic!!!
    This was my second visit in about 6 months. I confirm my original feelings that this one of the best and most authentic "home cooking" restaurants serving Middle Eastern food. Simple in terms of décor, with photos of Syria on the walls, the place clearly has its regulars. One meal tells you why!
    In addition to the very friendly service, many of the food options are unlike what other Middle Eastern restaurants offer. "Shangleesh", for example, is a type of cheese one finds in Syria and Lebanon. Here you can order it alone, or as I did, in a dish called "Surkey", in which it becomes a salad mixed with chopped tomatoes, garlic, parsley. It was delicious at $5.99. One can also find pickled vegetables, like the pickled eggplant at $4.75.
    For main courses, there is much too choose from and far more than their wonderful kababs, which are beef, chicken and vegetable kabobs. I found their "Fried cauliflower over rice" at $11.50 to be excellent.
    All in all, speaking as one who travels regularly throughout the Middle East, this is the best example of Syrian home cooking I have found this side of the Atlantic. It makes the trip to Allentown worthwhile just to enjoy a dinner at Damascus. It is a BYO and reservations on Saturday nights as recommended.
    I'm looking forward to returning soon!

  • Clark Z.

    star star star star star 17 May 2026

    The food was fresh, seasoned perfectly, and of course delicious.  The people were extremely polite, helpful and gracious.  

    Came for the second time and enjoyed it even more.  Explored the menu and the lamb was excellent.

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