Levantine’s Syrian Cafe & Cuisine Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Levantine’s Syrian Cafe & Cuisine, where culinary charm meets hearty flavors. Nestled on Elmgrove Rd in Rochester, this café offers a delightful menu rich in Syrian heritage.
Indulge in their tender chicken shawarma, praised for its unique spices that transport your taste buds. The hummus is a must-try, delivering a creamy texture that pairs beautifully with their freshly baked pita. For salads, the fattoush shines, featuring crisp pita chips and expertly spiced chicken.
Don't miss out on the dessert case, which tantalizes with treats like baklava and yalenji, each promising a taste of nostalgia and sweetness. Customers rave about the attentive service and the welcoming atmosphere, making each visit feel like a cherished experience. Whether it's a casual dinner or a catered event, Levantine's dedication to flavor and satisfaction shines through.
Mezze
Hummus
creamy chickpea dip with tahini and topped with olive oil. includes pita.
Baba Ganoush
smoky, roasted eggplant and yogurt dip topped with olive oil. includes pita.
Mama Ganoush
the vegan version of our smoky, flavorful baba ganoush, topped with craisins and olive oil. includes pita.
Labneh
rich, ultra thick yogurt dip topped with dried mint and olive oil. includes pita.
Kibbeh
fried bulgur croquettes stuffed with ground beef, with a side of yogurt-tahini sauce, qty 2
Yalenji
rolled grape leaves stuffed with spiced rice, cooked in tomato sauce, qty 5
Falafel
crispy fried chickpea patties with yogurt-tahini sauce, qty 4
Ful Mudammas
fava beans stewed in a warm spiced broth with parlsey, tomatoes, and onions
Fattoush Salad
tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, radishes, and fried pita croutons with a pomegranate molasses dressing
Tabbouli Salad
finely chopped parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, mint, and onions with a lemon-olive oil dressing
Barley Salad
seasoned pearl barley with scallions, feta, pistachios and pomegranate seeds (seasonally substituted for craisins)
Lentil Soup
red lentils smoothly blended with aromatic spices
Small Mezze Sampler
pick 3 mezze plates (please note that kibbeh orders have a 2 upcharge)
Large Mezze Sampler
pick 5 mezze plates (please note that kibbeh orders have a 2 upcharge)
Full Rice Plate
heaping portion of our signature smoky rice with two proteins (chicken, beef or falafel), one dip (hummus, baba, mama, labneh) and one salad (fattoush, tabbouli, barley)
Half Rice Plate
our signature smoky rice with one protein (chicken, beef, falafel) and one dip OR salad (hummus, baba, mama, labneh, fattoush, tabbouli, barley)
Rice Plates
Salad Entrees
Fattoush Entree
tomatoes, cucumbers, onions, radishes, and fried pita croutons with a pomegranate molasses dressing
Tabbouli Entree
finely chopped parsley, lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, bulgur, and scallions with a lemon-olive oil dressing
Barley Entree
pearl barley with cilantro, scallions, feta, pistachios and pomegranate arils (seasonally substituted for craisins)
Chicken Kebab Wrap
tender chicken marinated in yogurt and spices with tomatoes, pickles, lettuce and garlic mayo sauce
Kofta Kebab Wrap
ground beef kebab, lettuce, tomato, pickles & yogurt-tahini sauce
Shawarma Wrap
thinly shaved chicken slow cooked over an open flame. served with pickles and garlic mayo
Falafel Wrap
crispy fried chickpea patties with tomatoes, pickles, lettuce and tahini-yogurt sauce
Pita Wraps
Fetteh Bowls
Original Fetteh
warm bowl of chickpeas and yogurt-tahini sauce over a bed of pita croutons, topped with ghee-roasted almonds
Chicken Fetteh
a warm bowl of slow roasted chicken and yogurt-tahini sauce over a bed of pita croutons, topped with ghee-roasted almonds
Eggplant & Beef Fetteh
a warm bowl of tender eggplant and ground beef stewed in a tomato sauce over a bed of pita croutons, topped with yogurt-tahini sauce and ghee-roasted almonds
Classic Platter
shareable platter with hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouli, falafel, and yogurt-tahini sauce. pita bread included. vegetarian. vegan option available.
Premier Platter
shareable platter with hummus, baba ganoush, tabbouli, kibbeh, yalenji, and yogurt-tahini sauce. includes pita bread.
Catering Platters
Kid's Menu
Chicken Nuggets
all white meat nuggets with side (hummus, pickles, cucumbers)
Falafel Bites
mini-sized falafel patties with side (hummus, pickles, cucumbers)
Grilled Cheese Pita
toasted pita with mozzarella cheese with side (hummus, pickles, cucumbers)
Baklava
flaky fillo dough stuffed with walnuts, drizzled in simple syrup, and topped with crushed pistachio, 2 pieces
Barazik
petite crispy sesame seed cookies, 4 pieces
Basboussa
semolina cake soaked in simple syrup topped with pistachio or sweetened coconut, 2 pieces
Gharaybeh
petite, simple, crunchy butter cookies, 4 pieces
Ma'moul
delicate cookies stuffed with date paste, walnuts, or pistachio, 2 pieces
Sesame Date Rolls
tender cookies stuffed with dates and rolled in sesame seeds, 2 pieces
Mehliyaeh
creamy, cool milk pudding with hints of rose water, topped with whipped cream and pistachios, 1 bowl
Chocolate Chip Cookies
large, chewy, and stuffed with 3 kinds of chocolate chips, 2 pieces
Shokolada Brownie
thick, fudgy, double chocolate brownie, 1 piece
Mama's Favorite Cookies
large & chewy with oats, craisins, and roasted walnuts, 2 pieces
Small Dessert Sampler
12 pieces of assorted desserts
Large Dessert Sampler
18 pieces of assorted desserts
Dessert Platter
catering tray with a heaping assortment of cookies & desserts **24 hours notice required**
Dessert
Beverages
Arabic Coffee
very strong, finely ground coffee with hint of cardamom. 4oz serving
Shai Tea
red loose leaf tea with sage, 16oz
Zuhurat Tea
caffeine-free herbal mix of dried flowers, 16oz
Iced Hibiscus Tea
sweet, tart tea brewed freshly from hibiscus flowers
Ayran
salty yogurt drink served over ice. made fresh in-house.
Hot Coffee
proudly serving Canaltown Coffee daily
Iced Coffee
proudly serving Canaltown Coffee daily
Bottled Beverages
coca-cola products available