Sahara Restaurant - Manville | Authentic Middle Eastern & Mediterranean Dining Experience

Sahara Restaurant is an absolute gem! From the moment you walk in, you’re greeted with warm hospitality and a cozy, inviting atmosphere. The menu offers a rich selection of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dishes, each one bursting with authentic flavor. The hummus is creamy and perfectly seasoned, the grilled meats are tender and juicy, and the freshly baked pita is next-level good. What really sets Sahara apart is the attention to detail—not just in the food, but in the service as well. The staff is friendly, attentive, and clearly passionate about what they do. Whether you’re stopping in for a casual meal or celebrating a special occasion, Sahara delivers a dining experience that feels both personal and memorable. Highly recommended!

Our waiter suggested family style and the food was very good. There was no shortage of food, in fact we took home plenty of leftovers. I had my heart set on the lamb shank but the waiter made a good point about the family style and people getting to try new things. I'll have to try the lamb shank next time. A friend of ours is a very basic eater and this was a reach for his palette but he really enjoyed the food. Service was good, the restaurant is clean and nicely decorated, the good is the real star.

Good service but some non-english speaking staffs are rude. Food tastes great. I guess this is a legit Mediterranean place. Ample spacing between tables. They have a big room for parties and events. Open viewing of their kitchen. See images for reference. Accepts credit/debit. High chair seen. Restroom clean. They have a Gratuity for more than 4pax. They also offer all-you-can eat for $45

My husband and I visited Sahara Restaurant in Manville. We ordered the Shish Kebab, Chicken Kebab, and Baba Ghanoush. The Baba Ghanoush was fresh and delicious, and the Chicken Kebab was perfectly tender and seasoned. However, the Shish Kebab was a bit tough, had a noticeable meat smell, and didn’t seem to be marinated well, which was a bit disappointing. On the bright side, the bread served with the food was incredibly fresh and delicious, which we really enjoyed. The cozy atmosphere and friendly service made up for it, but I hope they improve the Shish Kebab in the future.

We went here for a large party. We went to celebrate a family relative's 70th birthday party. The venue is perfect for a large family gathering. It looks like if you are having a party there you can bring light snacks as people come in. The venue is beautifully decorated, most notably the lamps. The food was great and the Kaban platter was delicious. I highly recommend the tilapia.

Hands down this was.... THE BEST BEEF SHWARMA I HAVE EVER HAD! What you get for your money here is more then generous portions but real authentic Mediterranean cuisine. I hate to say it like this but if have to choose between your average shwarma shop or this pay the extras money you will have lunch the for the next day or a midnight snack... I noticed they do cut a deal for the shawarma before 5 so next time i will be going before 5 to see if the portions are the same for a lower price.... But ill also bring up the atmosphere this was a friday night not busy wont say quite but music is playing it was a great atmosphere you can tell anyone who did come in knew what they was in for delectable food.... Now the service great its a Byob like yea almost most restaurants with out a bar is but its a great +......... If i could i would give this place 10 stars, im definitely going to try other things on the menu im usually a shwarma fanatic but they had a huge menu that i dont think i want to pass up the experience and thats exactly what this place is a experience!

I’m a huge fan of this authentic restaurant! As soon as I walked in, the aroma had me. The decor is tasteful and brings you to the origin. The food was incredible, starting with the best bread pockets. Everything was dynamite! We will go back regularly! Top notch place on all levels!!

The food here is delicious and they serve huge portions! The meat is seasoned really well. We got the beef shawarma and lamb chops. They give you warm, fresh-out-of-the-oven bread for appetizers. My favorite thing was the lentil soup - it was perfect for a chilly night. The ambience was quiet because I went on a weeknight. I’d definitely go back!