A generous Iraqi Qoozi feast of lamb over spiced rice
Charlottesville, VA
Please order 2 days in advance 100% Halal

Authentic Iraqi & Middle Eastern food, made with heart.

Fresh food, fresh meat. Handmade dishes and desserts crafted daily with fresh meat and real ingredients.

Order right here on our site, or message us on Instagram @kitchennbox.

How to Order

Ordering is simple

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Browse the menu

Explore our Iraqi & Middle Eastern mains, sides, breads, and desserts.

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Send your order

Order right here on the site, or message us on Instagram @kitchennbox.

3

Pay your way

Cash App, Apple Pay, or cash at pickup.

4

Pickup your order

We'll confirm your pickup time and details, then get cooking!

Please order at least 2 days in advance so we can prepare everything fresh.

Catering for parties & weddings? Please order at least 1 week ahead.

Payment

Pay the easy way

No app checkout needed — just use your favorite method below.

Cash App

$Ibrahim20002

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Apple Pay

434-260-9120

Cash

Pay at pickup

Please include your name in the payment note so we can match it to your order.

Reviews

What our customers say

Loved by locals in Charlottesville

I highly recommend this place to try middle eastern food especially iraqi’s dishes The menu has a great variety of delicious dishes, and everything I’ve tried has been fresh and full of flavor. The food is homemade, well-prepared, and beautifully presented. You can really tell that quality and cleanliness are a top priority. The service is friendly, and every order is made with care. Excellent quality and great service. Highly recommended!

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Zainab AL

Verified customer

Great food great customer service, the Dolma was one of my favorites! 10/10 experience.

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Jake

Verified customer

Best middle eastern food in Charlottesville, Raya is absolutely amazing! She has been catering for all our gatherings for over 10 years. You will never be disappointed!

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Heba

Verified customer

must try best home made food

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Austin

Verified customer

Best food in cville

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Mohmood

Verified customer

I had a great experience at Kitchen Box! The food was absolutely delicious — I tried the Iraqi Dolma, and it was full of flavor and perfectly cooked. Fresh ingredients, generous portions, and Raya was so friendly and welcoming. Well-seasoned and authentic. I would definitely come back again. Highly recommended!

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Zaynab Alabdullah

Verified customer

Absolutely worth it! 😍 This was my first time eating here, and I loved everything about it. The food was incredibly delicious, juicy, and full of flavor 🤤🍽️. Every bite was amazing!

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Sara M.

Verified customer

So happy to see an actual authentic Iraqi food in Charlottesville, VA.

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Omar K.

Verified customer

Baklava was so good!!! Highly recommend.

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Angela Canady

Verified customer

Great and delicious Eastern food, reasonable prices. Great food!

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Ali Yassen

Verified customer

MashaAllah, very delicious, nice and clean food. I would highly recommend it.

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Esraa Alasfar

Verified customer

The Iraqi Burger is a must-try — juicy, packed with flavor, and unlike anything else in Charlottesville. Fast pickup and super friendly service.

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Marcus D.

Verified customer

Ordered for a family gathering and everyone was blown away. Authentic home-style cooking, generous portions, and the kunafa was the perfect finish. We'll be back!

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Layla H.

Verified customer

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Fresh, never frozen

Our Story

A taste of Iraq in Charlottesville

KitchenBox started with a simple belief: great food is fresh food. From our slow-roasted Qoozi and hand-rolled dolma to warm kahi with clotted cream and syrup-soaked knafeh, every dish is made to order with fresh meat and authentic Iraqi & Middle Eastern ingredients — the way our family has always cooked.

Fresh meat, always

We cook with fresh, never-frozen meat prepared the same day.

Real ingredients

Authentic spices, fresh produce, and family recipes.

Made with care

Small-batch, handmade dishes served like family.

Order Request

Place your order

Send us your order and we'll confirm the details — or message us on Instagram.

Please order at least 2 days in advance.

Catering (parties & weddings)? Please order at least 1 week ahead.

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