Downtown Cairo - Mediterranean

Downtown Cairo is a Mediterranean restaurant located at 18013 Forest Rd A03 in Forest, Virginia, serving the Lynchburg and Bedford County areas with authentic Middle Eastern cuisine. This build-your-own bowl concept allows guests to create personalized Mediterranean meals starting with a base of rice, lettuce, or both, then selecting from premium proteins including shawarma, chicken, kofta, falafel, Cairo steak, or lamb. The extensive topping bar features over 20 options such as roasted vegetables, roasted Cajun corn, fresh cucumbers, olives, tomatoes, dill pickles, dill red onions, creamy feta cheese, smooth hummus, jalapenos, banana peppers, crispy fried eggplants, Greek mix, black beans, and melted mozzarella cheese. Guests can finish their creation with signature sauces including Tahini/Caesar, Tzatziki, Habibi, Shata sauce, hot sauce, or zesty cilantro lime sauce. The restaurant offers full-size bowls at $16.00 and half-size bowls at $13.50, providing generous portions at affordable prices. With a Google rating of 4 stars from 222 reviews, Downtown Cairo has become a popular destination for both locals and visitors seeking healthy, fresh Mediterranean fare in the Forest area. The restaurant operates from its convenient location near the Forest community and welcomes customers looking for delicious Middle Eastern flavors in a casual, welcoming atmosphere.