It's mostly become old news at this point that the Bronx's Little Italy is gradually transforming…read moreinto Little Albania. In addition to the famous Cka ka Qellu for a sit-down meal, there are a number of cafés and casual purveyors of börek. Dea falls in the latter category, and serves both slices of börek pies as well as tubular böreks that in Türkiye are known as kol böreği. We opted for a slice of the spinach pie, which tasted a bit more like spring onion. The dough itself is beautifully layered, but the filling was quite bland, and ostensibly undersalted. Service is mind-numbingly slow, so prepare yourself for a wait.

Im a long time customer. Always fresh , consistent Delisous food. I have tried many bureks. The…read moremeat, pumpkin, veggie, and cheese to name a few. The yogurt is devine. Nice juxtaposition with the stuffed burek. Great customer service . Donna and Helena are so nice and hard working. Cute cafe vibes. The best cappuccino in the Bronx. Affordable too.

I unfortunately have to update my review to one star as the owner Yunes had given me his phone # if…read moreI ever wanted to place an order directly beforehand. I am deeply disturbed to say that as he took this as an opportunity for unwarranted advances & very inappropriate comments including that he couldn't wait to kiss me when I stop by again (happy to DM text screenshots to anyone for records). Yes the food is delicious, but I'm sorry that is NEVER okay. I am very disappointed & unfortunately can't return due to his disturbing, widely inappropriate behavior. Ladies, be wary.

The hummus here is soooo good with the fresh bread. The olive oil they use here is delicious.read more

Lately, there have been a few places serving burek in this neighborhood, but this is the first time…read moreI can confidently say it's the best I've ever had, even compared to the other spots I already really enjoy. They sell it by the slice or as a whole pie, and trust me, you have to go try it. The owner was incredibly hospitable and was even able to accommodate a special order for me. She let me know it would take about 25 minutes, but honestly, I didn't mind at all. In my mind, that just meant it couldn't get much fresher than that! When I returned to pick up my order, there was still a bit of a wait, but for good reason because they were BUSY. I was genuinely so happy to see such a new business getting that kind of support already. I truly wish them all the best because I can easily see them becoming very popular in the neighborhood. Pictured here is the burek with meat and cheese, and it was excellent. I already cannot wait to go back and try the spinach one! Oh and please get the yogurt!

Cannot speak highly enough about this place. I have told everyone I know as it deserves to be a top…read morefavorite for all. Everything they make is sooo good. The meat pie might be my favorite. Service is absolutely outstanding and the location is easily accessible.

I have been to this restaurant at least 12-15 times. It's my go to place on Arthur Avenue. I have…read morebrought friends and family to lunch and dinner, and I had a reunion there for 12 people. I have given this place excellent reviews in the past. But unfortunately, I was very disappointed yesterday. My friend and I went for lunch as we do whenever we shop at Arthur Ave. We ordered one appetizer, one entre and a carafe of wine and our bill came to $168.00. The Eggplant rollatini appetizer was $25 and the small piece of salmon with vegetables was $35. Wine $40. A 20% tip was automatically added to our check, and the tip was computed on the total including tax. What restaurant adds 20% tip on a table for 2??? Service was poor and I had to go into the main restaurant twice to ask for red pepper and cheese and eventually the check. There was one other table of 2 when we got there which left before we finished and another table of 2 came in while we were still eating. It wasn't crowded. My friend ordered a shot of lemoncello and I asked for a small side of pasta to go with our entre, we were charged $12 each for these items. I eat out often and know that everything has become very expensive BUT $168.00 for one app and one entre and wine??? If we ordered 2 apps and 2 entrees the bill would have been $230-$250 We usually get 2 limoncellos comped after dinner. I'm not looking for anything free but good regular customers should be treated better than this. I will say that the food is excellent and we enjoyed it. I am offering these comments as constructive criticism to Moishe. He did refund the $12 for limoncello when I told him I was disappointed.

Great food, great service, relaxed ambience ! Highly recommended! Thank you Chef Moises!read more

The food is amazing. The staff is very friendly and accommodating. Definitely visiting them again.read more

great service here and they have a beautiful backyard outdoor seating space. the sausage dip was…read moremostly cheese with small bits of sausage but tasted great with the bread. also ordered the tave kosi fully aware it was something new which was what i was looking for. unfortunately the large chunk of lamb i got was 80% cartilage and fat so there wasnt much meat. yogurt and egg mixture with rice had a nice acidity to it that helped balance the richness of the lamb.

We came to Silent Sea this weekend to celebrate my father's birthday. I was a little skeptical at…read morefirst after viewing the website as it didn't have the full menu but don't let that fool you! The menu has all the Greek options you hope for! They have valet parking as well if you need that but we walked. We stayed with the Santorini white wine and my husband had a dirty martini. He said it was one of the best he's ever had. The wine was perfect to pair with the fish dishes we ordered. They provide complimentary toasted bread and pita with tzatziki. For appetizers we split the fried calamari and half a dozen oysters. The calamari was fried perfectly and both the calamari and oysters were fresh and delicious. For entrees we ordered the grilled tuna, the seafood risotto, grilled chicken with grilled vegetables and grilled branzino with grilled vegetables. Everyone loved their entrees! The grilled branzino was by far one of the best I've ever had. The restaurant also had a very special birthday celebration for my Dad. The singer performing that night sang Happy Birthday and they came out with a delicious tiramisu. I'm so excited to have a beautiful authentic Greek restaurant on the island. We will most definitely be coming back! Thank you again for a great night!

The drinks were outstanding! The fried calamari and tuna tartare were excellent! The grilled…read morebranzino itself was a huge fish, well prepared, and worth every cent! The side dish of grilled mixed vegetables complimented the entree very well. My grilled octopus was amazing. The greek salad was a meal in itself! I found the bartender and the young lady who served us- as well as the young man who served as bus boy to be attentive, interactive and pleasant. The musician was excellent. He played the entire time we were there. I have to give him credit. The only criticism is the parking. While my date noticed the sign about parking in the rear- I did not see it- and I worried about finding parking initially. The other party whom we shared dinner with, and who'd been here before didn't know about the parking in the rear. He parked down the road! I'm sure we haven't been the only ones concerned about parking. You all need to call attention to parking in the rear. The greater public doesn't know about it, Other than that- Great Job!

4.5 Rating: Our group of 10 finally made it to Fratelli…read moreItalian Restaurant after a few plans were cancelled sue to Jan/Feb snow storms. It would up being worth the wait. All aspects of this visit were spot on: Kind and caring service, excellent food quality, and good value. The pacing of the dinner was also right on- not too fast, not too slow- just right. Dinner starts with a green salad with house dressing and a selection of Italian breads. This is old school Italian service which seems to be going away. as many restaurants regrettably skip on the bread delivery these days. Everyone enjoyed their entrees- Chicken parm, Shrimp Parm, Penne Ala Vodka, Grilled chicken with Broccoli Rabe and the house specialty- shrimp and veal Fratelli- one of the better entrees I have had in a long while. The potato croquettes were a great accompaniment for this dish to enjoy the sauce/gravy. Dessert included perhaps the largest selection ever (a positive) was available along with pictures. The Italian cheesecake was also large and excellent. Hot expresso with anisette was served. The service team here is well trained and on their toes. I can't believe that I didn't know of this place sooner- a true neighborhood gem. They also seemed to be doing a robust take away business... The leadership team from the restaurant stopped by for hello as well. A case study in restaurant hospitality.

Had such a wonderful lunch here today. My partner and I shared the penne alla vodka, which was…read moreabsolutely delicious -- perfectly cooked pasta with a rich, creamy sauce that had just the right balance of flavor. We also ordered the chicken alla milanese, and it was outstanding. The chicken was incredibly tender with perfectly crisp breadcrumbs and seasoning that made every bite so satisfying. The ambiance of the restaurant is warm and welcoming, making it a great place to relax and enjoy a meal. What really elevated the experience was the service. Jonny, our waiter, took amazing care of us. He was attentive, friendly, and clearly passionate about the restaurant -- a true curator of the experience. A fantastic lunch all around. Great food, great atmosphere, and exceptional service. I'll definitely be coming back.

It's our first time dining here, but we had Yemeni food before in Brooklyn. I was hesitant to come…read morehere at first, as I'm not very familiar with the food, and the menu I found online was a bit confusing. But we come to the Bronx for the zoo and botanical garden multiple times a year, so I'd like to find something other than the familiar Italian places along Arthur. We arrived and there was no one else dining in the restaurant on a Saturday. We were greeted warmly and were given menus, and a young guy came offering help with the menu. To be honest, he couldn't exactly answer the questions we asked, but I did my homework (just a bit of googling lol) so we ordered everything quickly. The food came really quickly, and although most of the staff seemed unable to communicate in English, they tried their best to be helpful. Everything was piping hot and fresh, and delicious. The bread was so fluffy and yummy I had way too much, and they served two big pieces which were more than enough for us. The portions here in general are pretty big. We'd definitely come back next time we're in the Bronx. I hope they can add some description to their menu so those who are not familiar with the cuisine can easily decide what they want. :)

Delicious food, great service! Humble atmosphere and the…read moreprices...forget about it! Brought the family here twice in less than a month.