Damascus – Middle Eastern
Damascus invites guests into a vibrant sanctuary of Levantine hospitality, where the air is rich with the scent of toasted spices and the warm hum of communal dining. Tables are transformed into a colorful mosaic of velvety hummus, smoky baba ghannouj, and jewel-toned lifit, complemented by the creamy tang of spiced labneh and hearty bowls of slow-simmered foul moudammas. It is a space where traditional flavors are celebrated through shared plates and lingering conversations, offering an authentic and soulful experience in every bite.
449 North 2nd Street, Allentown PA 18109 https://damascusrestaurantpa.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, keto, low-carb, gluten-free, halal, mediterranean, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, whole30, paleo, diabetic, heart-healthy, low-sodium, low-fat, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, dash-sodium-reduced, clean-eating, high-fiber, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, carnivore, aip, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its relaxed vibe and professional service, Damascus is a favorite for special occasions where guests consistently praise the incredible, well-prepared menu. Diners rave about the delicious sandwiches and highlight the attentive staff who ensure a seamless and memorable meal. This destination is frequently praised for its high-quality dining experience, offering a perfect balance of sophisticated flavors and a comfortable, welcoming atmosphere.
Menu
- Lifit - $6: Pickled turnips Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Feta Cheese - $7.3: Plate of Feta Cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Lectin-Free
- Olives - $8.25: Seedless and marinated in a special blend of Arabic seasoning Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Labnie - $8.25: Yogurt spread Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Lectin-Free
- Spiced Labneh - $8.75: Labneh spiced with mint and garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Lectin-Free
- Garlic Chips - $6.25: Marinated toasted pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Hummus - $9.3: Chickpea dip prepared with lemon juice, garlic and sesame paste
- Hummus Special - $18: Hummus dip topped with ground meat, onions, pine nuts served with a side of pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Slow-Carb
- Baba Ghannouj - $10.25: Smoked eggplant dip blended with lemon juice, garlic, and sesame paste Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Foul Moudammas - $14.25: Fava beans with lemon juice garlic and served with dish of fresh vegetables Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Grilled Shrimp - $13.25: 6 pieces topped with garlic sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Detox, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Fried Cauliflower - $10.5: Topped with tahini sauce, tomatoes, and parsley Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Falafel - $7.75: 3 patties topped with tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Shankleesh - $8.25: Zesty homemade village cheese Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, Lectin-Free
- Surkey - $10.5: Shankleesh, onions, tomatoes, parsley, and olive oil Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Meat Pie - $6.9: Ground beef, pine nuts, and sauteed onions baked in bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free
- Spinach Pie - $6.3: Spinach marinated and baked in bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Fried Kibbeh x4 - $15.25: Crushed wheat and ground beef stuffed with sauteed onions, ground beef, and pine nuts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Vegetarian Kibbeh - $9.9: Crushed wheat and potato stuffed with onions, chickpeas, and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Kibbeh Kras (Grilled) - $7.9: Crushed wheat and ground beef stuffed with sauteed onions & chick peas Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Grape Leaves - $16.25: 12 pieces stuffed with rice, spices, and ground beef Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Vegetarian Grape Leaves - $14.7: 12 pieces stuffed with rice, tomatoes, onions, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Kabab Platter - $30.25: 2 skewers of marinated chicken breast grilled and topped with garlic sauce. Served with salad, rice, and hummus or baba ghannouj Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Mayo-Clinic
- Kafta Kabab Platter - $31.25: 2 skewers of ground beef mixed with parsley and onions. Served with salad, rice, and hummus or baba ghannouj Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Beef Kabab Platter - $35.95: 2 skewers of beef grilled with onions, green peppers, and tomatoes. Served with salad, rice, and hummus or baba ghannouj Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Shrimp Kabab Platter - $35.95: 2 skewers of grilled shrimp with onions, green peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and topped with garlic sauce. Served with salad, rice, and hummus or baba ghannouj Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Lamb Kabab Platter - $35.95: 2 skewers of lamb grilled with onions, green peppers, mushrooms, tomatoes and topped with garlic sauce. Served with salad, rice, and hummus or baba ghannouj Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Combination Kabab Platter - $45.75: Any 3 Kabab skewers grilled with onions, green peppers, tomatoes and mushrooms. Served with salad, rice, and hummus or baba ghannouj Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Malfouf Dinner - $22: Cabbage stuffed with ground beef and white rice. Served with dinner salad or yogurt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Shawarma Dinner - $28.25: Chicken or beef thinly sliced and marinated, topped with tomato, parsley, onions, peppers, pickles and tahini. Served with white rice and salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Grape Leaves Dinner - $29.95: Stuffed with ground beef rice and spices. Served with dinner salad or yogurt Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- Damascus Dinner Special - $155: Hummus, Baba Ghannouj, Tabbouli, House salad, fried cauliflower, surkey, grape leaves, olives, 2 beef skewers, 2 chicken skewers, rice, vegetables, 2 coffees and 2 desserts Dietary tags: High-Protein, Mediterranean, High-Fiber
- Falafel Dinner - $15.75: Ground chickpeas deep-fried and topped with tahini sauce, tomatoes, parsley, and lettuce. Served with salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Fried Cauliflower Over Rice Dinner - $19.25: Topped with tahini sauce served over a bed of white rice. Served with salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Moojadra Dinner - $18.25: Crushed wheat pilaf with lentils, topped with fried onions. Served with salad or yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Vegetable Kabab Dinner - $24.3: Grilled tomatoes, squash, mushrooms, peppers and onions, topped with garlic. Served with white rice and hummus or baba ghannouj Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetarian Grape Leaves Dinner - $24.3: 20 pieces stuffed with rice, tomatoes, onions, parsley, lemon juice, and olive oil. Served with salad or yogurt Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Kibbeh Nayeh (Raw) - $28.35: Minced raw meat combined with bulgur wheat and onions. Saturday only Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food
- Chicken Kabab Sandwich - $12.25: Cubes of chicken breast topped with garlic, tomatoes, parsley, hot peppers, and lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean
- Lamb Kabab Sandwich - $12.25: Cubes of lamb topped with garlic, tomatoes, parsley, lettuce, and hot peppers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Beef Kabab Sandwich - $12.25: Cubes of beef topped with parsley, tomatoes, hot peppers, and lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kafta Kabab Sandwich - $12.25: Ground beef mixed with parsley and onions, topped with tomatoes, parsley, hot pepper, tahini sauce, and lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Shawrma Sandwich - $13.5: Chicken or beef thinly sliced, marinated, topped with raw onions, parsley, tomatoes, tahini sauce, hot peppers, and pickles Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free
- Kibbee Sandwich - $11.5: Kibbee topped with house salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean
- Falafel Sandwich - $11.5: Vegetarian pita sandwich topped with parsley, tomatoes, hot peppers, tahini sauce, and lettuce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Fried Cauliflower Sandwich - $11.5: Pita with house salad, hot peppers, and tahini sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Vegetarian Kibbeh Sandwich - $11.5: Crushed wheat and potato stuffed with onions, chickpeas topped with house salad and hot peppers on a pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Hummus Sandwich - $10.25: Pita topped with house salad and hot peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Baba Ghanouj Sandwich - $10.25: Topped with house salad and hot peppers Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- House Salad - $10.25: Crispy iceberg lettuce with fresh tomatoes tossed in house dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Greek Salad - $11.75: House salad topped with feta cheese and Kalamata olives Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Fattoush Salad - $12.9: Vegetable salad tossed with toasted pita bread and secret dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Tabbouli Salad - $10.5: Chopped parsley, onions and tomatoes mixed with Bulgar wheat, oil, lemon juice, and spices Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Damascus Deluxe Salad - $23.25: Fattoush salad topped with choice of 1 skewer of chicken, Kafta, shish Kabab or lamb Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken or Kafta Kabab Skewer - $10.5: Single skewer Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Beef or Lamb Kabab Skewer - $11.4: Single skewer Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Rice Pilaf - $9.3: White rice, pine nuts, and ground beef mixed with special spice Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating
- White Rice - $6.3: Rice and vermicelli mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Mixed Pickles - $6.25: Assorted pickles
- Fresh Vegetables - $6.25: Assorted fresh vegetables Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Yogurt - $5.5: Fresh and homemade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Cucumber Yogurt - $6.9: Yogurt with cucumber Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- French Fries - $4.5: Crispy fries Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Extra Tahini - $2: Side of tahini sauce
- Extra Garlic - $2: Side of garlic sauce
- Mamool - $4.5: Golden cookie filled with a date center Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian
- Baklava - $4.5: Filo dough with walnuts, syrup, and pistachios Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Chocolate Baklava - $4.5: Filo dough with chocolate, walnuts, syrup, and pistachios Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Ghraybeh - $4.5: Soft sugar cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian