4.5
20 reviews
80% will return

Darbo Restaurant

3764 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH

Somali$$

Halal summary

The owners are Muslim and have confirmed its halal status. All food at this restaurant is certified halal.

Fully halal
No alcohol allowed
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About Darbo Restaurant

Serving Somali and Italian cuisine in a cafe bistro environment. Darbo also provides secure wireless internet broadband for your convenience. Ask for wireless at the register.

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Hours

Monday10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Saturday10:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Sunday10:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Amenities

Prayer allowed upon request
Parking space
Restroom
WiFi
Handicap access

Social media

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Location

3764 Cleveland Avenue, Columbus, OH

4.5
20 reviews·20% would return
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Mohamed Hashim

Jan 5, 20189 reviews
5

Very delicious food and great service. Complimentary and drink were available.

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Mehmed ibrahimovic

Apr 18, 20153 reviews
5

MasAllah great place friendly staff GREAT TESTING FOOD And really clean love it Will visit again when i get a chance to travel to columbus

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Balkhis Hamid

Dec 21, 20133 reviews
5

I will not miss this restaurant whenever i come to Columbus. Tip top! You should try it!

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Adam Amadi

Jun 2, 201360 reviews
5

Ive reviewed many halal restaurants that were good and kept silent about the mot so good ones across the country as I drive a truck. I found this place and parked my truck 2 blocks down in police parking lot oops. Oh well. So I went to get the food the brother who owns the place is extremely hospitable. The food is halal obviously I didnt even bother asking upon seeing his demeanor. I ordered the chicken shawerma and chicken grilled on rice. You know his character because not only is the food good and generous but he uses top quality rice and bread rather than get away with someething cheap. Brother rushed to get me tea or lamb stew as they are complimentey when you order. i got the tea and he served it for me. May Allah swt bless his hands. Support this place it is one of the top 3 in the country that I have visited and the top in quality. And for those muslims raised with a silver spoon lol dont be afraid of the area those poor people are harmless I promise. :D

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Muhammad Khurram Bhatti

Aug 1, 201257 reviews
4

Excellent food with large portions and extremely reasonable prices. They run it like an extremely casual dining place but the taste of the food is excellent.

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Desi Critic

Jan 22, 20129 reviews
4

Loved their Chicken Diabla. They offer free lamb stew, pitcher of fresh pineapple juice and a banana. Good food but not much of a family eatery.

Would return
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Hamza Ali

Dec 16, 20114 reviews
5

This is typical somali restaurant big dishes, low price excellent food

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Ajmeri Hoque

Sep 29, 20114 reviews
5

Would return
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Ibrahim Mohammad

Dec 15, 20104 reviews
5

Restaurant isn't too large but is clean and cozy and the food is excellent. And for the price, the portions are exceptionally generous.

Would return
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Taj Khan

Nov 20, 201010 reviews
5

Excellent food, good prices, great owners. I love their food - the chicken and rice dish is delicious! Their sandwiches are sooo good too. They are very welcoming and listen to your requests. We go there at least 2 times a week. They have this red "sauce" with the rice that is very spicy and just makes it taste great. I never knew that Somali food is this good!

Would not return
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chemist smart

Nov 11, 200914 reviews
5

one of my favorites in Columbus. I like their food! big dishes, low prices, owned by good Muslims, my friend's uncle actually.

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Aminah Abdush-shahid

Nov 5, 200919 reviews
5

went here last week and the business is closed and building is for sale. not sure what happened but its no longer open

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Abdullah Ahamed

May 15, 200911 reviews
5

Tasty food always comes with basbas(chili sauce),banana and a drink costs around $8 .Portions are very big, their chicken KK is just the best, mashallah!

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Sakeena Rashid

May 15, 20096 reviews
5

Darbo is a small sit down/take out eatery serving delicious Somali and Italian foods. This is the best Somali food I've ever eaten. It's the only Somali restaurant I've ever been to, but still the food is great. I usually get the Chicken Kalankal or one of their sandwiches. Their portions are very generous, I always have leftovers.

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Sophia Hussain

Apr 28, 200824 reviews
5

Excellent food! Very flavorful and not spicey at all. My favorites are marinated chicken breast and chicken kalankel. Portions are huge. I've only gotten carry out from this place. My husband likes their jabati sandwiches as well. I think you can get one take out mean w/ a canned softdrink for $10.

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Ahmed Kar

Apr 21, 20084 reviews
4

They have a clean place. Big dishes, prices are fair and they taste good! I recommend this place to everybody.

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Jordan A. Robinson

Feb 14, 20072 reviews
4

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Ali Athar

Apr 11, 200619 reviews
4

Very congenial environment. Owned by some very good Muslims. I go there quite frequently with friends. Prices are good, portions are great! They give you guava juice with your meal, I think. There is also a salat rug for you to pray whenever you want. It is a great cozy place, very informal, check it out!

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Nov 18, 2024
5

I like chicken steak and rice awesome.

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Anonymous

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Nov 15, 2024
1

The food is incredible, but there are no prices on the menu. I used to come here a lot and have been here many times before. I brought some friends and we were charged one price. I came back the next week and the price almost doubled. I guess we should’ve asked because there are no prices on the menu. When you go to the website, they’re different prices on the menu than what we were charged.Very inconsistent with pricing and way overcharged.