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In the heart of Cold Lake, 1948 Authentic Mediterranean Taste brings Levantine home cooking to northern Alberta. From hand-stretched manakeesh and slow-turned shawarma to crispy kibbeh and bright fattoush, every dish carries the warmth of family recipes and generations of tradition. Generous portions, genuinely friendly service, and flavours bold enough to rival any big-city Mediterranean kitchen.
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Manakeesh
Traditional Levantine flatbread baked with za'atar, cheese, or spiced meat
Chicken Shawarma Wrap
Slow-roasted shawarma tucked into fresh pita with garlic sauce and pickles
Shawarma Platter
Generous shawarma with rice, hummus, fattoush, and warm pita
Fattoush Salad
Crisp greens, radish, and fried pita tossed in tangy sumac dressing
Hummus
Silky-smooth chickpea dip drizzled with olive oil and served with warm bread
Baklava
Flaky phyllo layers filled with pistachios and soaked in rosewater syrup
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5121 50 Ave, Cold Lake, AB T9M 1X2+17806656490Mon–Sat: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM Sunday: Closed
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