beyond mid. the food we got wasn't worth the price. everything else was fine but damn those prices for mediocre food (AND PORTIONS??) made me so sad. it's good if you don't eat palestinian food besides this but i suggest just going to paterson in nj for better (price and quality) read more

We went to the location in Bushwick which had great service and decor, but the food was not authentic taste. It was not matching to all the hype. We had the Shawarma and we had the hot appetizer. It was OK. It was not that good. And the food is a bit pricey. read more

Incredibly rude staff and even worse food. Would give 0 stars if that was an option. So many better restaurants to try.

we did take out for lunch and everything tasted amazing ! we did the chicken platter, falafel platter, hummus,and pizza. the chicken platter was my favorite, i loved the yogurt sauce with it. the pita was also so fresh and soft. will be returning ! read more

This place is fantastic!! The food is stunning with generous portions and most importantly DELICIOUS! Our server was so sweet and attentive and it seemed she was dealing with everyone so props to her. I really can't wait to go back as this location has plenty of seating and it's easy to get to. For the 2 of us, our bill was under $60 which is a score for date night :) the roof is beautiful especially during these warm summer nights. I want to try the whole menu! It's a shame when we went they were out of the tahini ice cream but I'll return to try the desserts. read more

Ayat - Brooklyn - Mixed Grill platter ... huge serving that 2 people didn't finish :) the beef and lamb are PERFECT! Chicken was good too. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I've been here a couple of times, both to dine in, and I've also taken food to go. I would say the stop doesn't always seem jolly, but they get their jobs done do it efficiently. This place transport her to Palestine. My favorite thing to order Here is the falafel platter the hummus and the eggplant appetizer is a must try. read more

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So many good items to choose from!! Excellent service too! I've been there twice and both times I've been very pleased!

What a good time. Except the 20% mandatory tip added to the bill. What has NYC dining become? Food is delicious and the plating is on par with the casual dining. I would say if they use real table cloth. Then I will be amazed with what this place and IC had to offer especially for PPP on the meal. We got the drink, meal for 2 and two appetizers which is plenty for 2 of us and a lunch to take home. I will say the portion is big but filled with rice and bread. It's better than some place that charges $8 for a small plate of rice. Definitely try the lemonade as it's not too sweet and very refreshing. I love the layout but if you expect to get some quiet dining, this isn't very good for that. You can hear every table. It's more of a casual place for friends and family. I can't wait for a warm day for their outdoor to be available. We have the enclosed upstairs which is very warm and comfortable. One of the servers doesn't speak English well but got our order 95% correctly. Also the service is fast. A bit too fast. We order and 5 minutes later, our food comes. I wish the meal is a little bit hotter as it's warm. They can use another minute on the grill. Too much filling. You don't need bread on rice seriously. Overall. It's a pleasant time read more

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Literally the best restaurant i've tried in NYC. From the food, ambience and decor, to the customer service. I've been there more times than I can count on my fingers and i've brought everyone I love to it. I highly recommend the mansaf. read more

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Food was absolutely beautiful and tasted nice, we had the hummus and chicken shawarma. The waiter brought olives and bread to the table for free. We ordered two diet Pepsis that were both delivered in cans with paper straws like we were at the gas station (no glasses of ice either). The food came out quickly, but made both of our stomachs hurt after a few bites. Yesterday was the hottest day of the year so far, so that may be why the AC seemed to not be working in the building. My girlfriend's seat was stained with sweat when she got up to visit the restroom, I sat and watched others flap their shirts to try to cool off. The waiter was obviously busy, he seemed to be the only one working, but still insisted on moving at a snails pace while hanging out with the girls behind the counter, even after we asked for the check. We had to drink our water out of chipped ceramic pottery cups for a reason I'm understanding to be "aesthetics". The menu was great and large and even had some cool history about Palestine and the culture / cuisine. We probably won't come back to this restaurant. But sitting around and wondering what on earth was going on made my day. read more

The staff are really friendly. we got very lucky because they were trying some new menu items and we got to taste a Margarita Zatar pizza and it was seriously one of the best pies I have had in Brooklyn ever. The red pepper spread with pomegranate sauce is amazing and the chicken dishes are so tender and delicious. I would make it a point to return. Just a wonderful dining experience!! read more

Honestly I stopped in for lunch to show my support more than anything, but then I was treated like a queen and received the greatest shawarma plate of my life. I've eaten a lot of shawarma, I'm not new. Amazingly succulent. It's like other people have left unfairly poor reviews for political reasons, and somehow the restaurant has responded by making the food supernaturally good to try to average it out. And then somehow ... the greatest baklava of my life. I have become one with the flavor of pistachio. I honestly feel bad I didn't pay more for this. read more

Ayat - Brooklyn - Devoured some of this astounding baklava before thinking to photograph it - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I've been here a few times and the food is always fresh and delicious! Most recently, I had the vegan platter and it was so tasty and very filling, which is rare with vegan food imo. I am usually not a big falafel person but I actually love the falafels here. They're juicy and not at all dry. The hummus, stuffed grape leaves and grilled cauliflower were full of flavor and tasted so fresh. I also LOVE the fresh bread. read more

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Hello Hello Hello, This is T. from NYC N Demand. If you are around in town stop by for the best food I've ever had. Normally I wouldn't eat meat but I know this place prays over the food, which is good with me. I trust you. I got the beef small yesterday. Today I just order the beef large. My wife picked up the Vegan. Next we are going to get the salmon and shrimp. So far both times has been to go. Next time I want to stay and check out the roof top. When it comes to bad reviews take them with a gain of salt. This place was packed when we came through. Love this place. read more

Stop by Ayat for dinner after not eating much for the day. We ordered the Fattat Lahma, which is big enough for two very hungry people or 3-4 moderately hungry people. The dish felt dry, so we asked for more garlic sauce. However, we're given a very small helping in comparison to the size of the meal. The sauce did help, while it lasted. The almonds in the dish were a nice touch and I appreciated crunch. The service was absent, as we had to walk up directly to the register to ask the hostess for help or additional water. The water is served in very small cups and they don't leave any on the table for self replenishment. read more

Ayat - Brooklyn - FATTAT LAHMA - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Seriously the best restaurant in Brooklyn. The food was INCREDIBLE, the service was great and the restaurant itself is gorgeous. Get there early or get a reservation as this place fills up quick!!! read more

Food was amazing. We visited early in the day and service was quick and attentive. Beautiful location, albeit a little warm indoors. Had the chicken shawarma platter with rice, hummus, baba ghanoush and salata. I enjoyed every bite and will return. read more

Ayat - Brooklyn - Chicken shawarma platter - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I've been to a few Ayat locations, and they're all incredible. This is probably my favorite Palestinian restaurant in the city. The ambiance is great, the place has an incredible mural, and the service was lovely. The falafel is fantastic, crunchy on the outside, moist and flavorful on the inside. Hummus is spicy and lovely. The kefta, man, the kefta is so good, as is the rice that accompanies it. A STRONG recommendation for this restaurant, as well as all Ayat locations. read more

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SOOOO good. We got the mixed grill platter and it was amazing. Also got the lemon drink and it complimented the food very well. The server was kind and attentive and I'd go back anytime!! read more

Ayat - Brooklyn - Mixed Grill - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Possibly the best falafel I've ever had. And the tabbouleh was outstanding. And the customer service was great. My whole table was so excited when we realized they have a location in our hometown. read more

Great food! Love the ambiance and the decor. Service was fast and food tasted authentic. Always love coming here

Casual Palestinian restaurant with warm, friendly service and huge portions. Definitely order the Mezze Filistini, which is a mixed platter of dips, and large enough to share with multiple people. The Fattat Lahma is a standout dish, with 6 layers of lamb, rice, chickpeas, garlic tahini, crispy pita, slivered almond, and mint. Supposed to serve 2, but could easily serve 3-4. read more

Ayat - Brooklyn - Mezze Filistini - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Great place to stop and eat while hanging in Industry City. We had the lamb kebabs and kibbeh, flavorful and delicious! Service was great!

This is a cute little restaurant in Brooklyn. Serving authentic Middle Eastern dishes (specifically Palestinian), this is a great place to visit if you're looking for a Mediterranean fix. The staff is very friendly and quick. I got the mix shawarma, some hummus, and two glasses of limonona. They were all delicious. The mix shawarma was extremely filling. The limonona was perfectly sweet and not bitter tasting like American lemonade. The walls are also lined with some interesting art. This place made me yearn to be in the Middle East again. read more

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The water tasted old. The food was too salty. The hummus and babaganoush was too sour. I had mixed grill and everything was way over cooked and too charred. The 6 layer dish with yogurt was horrid. It tasted like moldy milk. The kefta tahina was very sour as well. I don't think they tasted the food before they sent it out. The appetizers besides the spread were ok. Honestly the best thing in the whole restaurant was free, the bread. Never coming back again. Came in starving and left starving. One of the worst places I've been to. I don't even write reviews but I had to for this one. 1/10 experience. read more

Unbelievable food. I had the Fattat Lahma and Tabbouleh and devoured every bite. Highly recommended.

Amazing food, beautiful location and the nicest people you'll ever meet. With all the places in industry city catered to take and go, this is a great place to stop for lunch/dinner (while also a great takeout). read more

Just delicious. Wonderful service and food! Beers kebab, pita, and lemonade was the perfect lunch. read more

Ayat - Brooklyn - Beef Kebab - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Surprised to see low reviews on this place but we still were willing to give it a shot. The food was great the mezze filistini and mixed grill was the perfect meal for 2 adults and a 7year old. Food was flavorful and plentiful. My 7year old got the lemonade which he loved. read more

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This restaurant is amazing, the food is wonderful and the ambiance is beautiful but the service could be better. They need english-speaking workers and maybe some Arabic or Middle Eastern workers I come here at least 2 to 3 times a week and sometimes sometimes my order is perfect but sometimes they forget a few items and they tend to forget how to resolve the issue. read more

I love the Ayat in bay ridge so was looking forward to going to this location. As soon as we walked in, no one greeted us and I finally had to flag someone down. The host said they were all booked with reservations and couldn't help us. I totally understand being full, but I was surprised by the lack of customer service. That makes a huge difference as I do not plan to visit this location again. read more

The food isn't tasty and service is horrible. Over priced tasteless food and a rip off in Ramadan. You'll just be charged for the ambiance. Thank god we didn't cater. read more

Delicious food, great service! Wait staff is helpful and kind. I look forward to returning.

This is the second location of Bay Ridge's acclaimed Palestinian restaurant Ayat is now open to the ever prospering Industry City. Expect their popular kebabs and mansaf will be served along with rare finds such as fasoulia (green beans cooked in a tomato stew with beef) and bamia (a similar preparation made using okra). Closed on Monday and hookah will also be introduced. read more

Got mixed grill and dips. Very average across the board. The most disappointing aspect is how dry the meat was.

If anyone is interested in and loves to enjoy Middle Eastern Cuisine this restaurant's 2 Brooklyn locations, plus their new Staten Island location, really feature the best delicious recipes which come from the core of Palestine and its culture. They present the food intrinsically Palestinian and artistically Palestinian and uniquely Middle Eastern. read more

Pretty mediocre to be brief. Specifying that this was the 36st location to my party, this location did not feel like the Ayat restaurant I had heard rave reviews about. They do not serve alcohol which was a disappointment, but when the food came out there were no utensils for serving these massive platters. The chicken maqloubah was a little dry and with one big piece of chicken for two, it wasn't the easiest to share with butter knives that don't cut. Would recommend other Ayat locations before the one in Industry City. Free Palestine. read more

Favorite middle eastern food between the slope and bay ridge. This place never disappoints and has become a staple. The portions are so generous and the babganoush and hummus are unforgettable; thinking about it makes my mouth water. Super friendly staff. Highly recommend. read more

Food - very good Delivery Time: 2 hours for a simple order Portions- Tiny! Kibbeh: ONE! 3 are shown Bread: 1 pita for entire order! and all that with a 2 hour PLUS wait. what? Like there no other similar food in the hood? move on read more

Came here an hour before they said they were closed online but was refused service. I'd suggest they change their hours online to avoid people having to go out of their way to dine here and be turned down at the door. read more