My family has been going to Mazzat once a year for over 10 years. If we lived closer it would be a…read morelot more often. We live in Jersey and come to Brooklyn every year to get our taxes done. Its become a tradition to go to Mazzat after our tax appt. In all these years not only have we never had a bad meal, but the meal has always been exceptional! Today it was just my wife and I. Our two sons had other plans. Even though it was just us two, we ordered like there were four. We started off with drinks. My wife had the Mango Sunrise and I had a Mojito. Carlos, who does a little bit of everything at Mazzat recommended it and it was the best Mojito I've ever had! Well balanced, the mint stood out and the agave gave it just the right touch of sweetness. Mazzat is a place where food is meant to be shared so we ordered multiple apps and two entrees. We got hummus, merguez (lamb sausage), garlic shrimp and chicken cigars, which you can also order with lamb. All of it came with a basket of soft pita with crispy pita chips added. The hummus has the consistency of Gelato; smooth with the slightest of lemon flavor, drizzled with olive oil and paired perfectly with the pita. Chicken cigars come with an avocado crema that complements the smoky flavor of the chicken inside. Shrimp was fantastic and the merguez equally so. Both come bathed in olive oil and spices, perfect for dipping. My wife had shakshuka because she's a big tomato fan and was very happy with her choice. I got the half marinated chicken which comes with bulghur rice, a side salad and a garlic dipping sauce. The chicken had a deep smoky grilled taste that permeates the meat. It didnt need the dipping sauce but the dipping sauce was a great partner nonetheless. The bulghur rice deserves it's own paragraph to describe it but I'll keep it to buttery, soft and fluffy and unbelievably delicious! We also ordered a fattoush salad which is as good as it gets as far as salads go. We consider Mazzat our favorite restaurant pound for pound. When it comes to food quality, quantity, value, freshness, service and atmosphere, you'll be hard pressed to get any better than Mazzat. Apologies for the long read but I feel you have to give a restaurant like Mazzat it's kudos and that just won't happen thoroughly in a one paragraph review.

Get the lamb cigars!!!…read more I went with my mom and cousin and we absolutely loved this place!! Our server was so friendly and helpful. Everything we ate was delicious. At the end we met the owner who is also the chef.

I was raised in this type of household, and this food was served often, and all I can say is WOW…read more. The lamb skewer, rice, houmus and bread were DELICIOUS! The baklava perfection. I am NEVER in that part of Brooklyn, and found this spot because I needed to go to Citibank across the street. I will be back and often. GO!!!! It puts other places to shame!

I have heard from friends and relatives, food is tasty. We needed change. From what I see. I see it…read morewas a pizza parlor for many years. Counter was when you entered and you would face ovens. They stripped all oven and front counter, made it an open walk in towards rear with tables to sit at. Very attractive and comfy. Prices are within reason. Very nearby. Truthfully, I have back and hip problems. So, I must phone for takeout n delivery

Truly a stunning Palestinian Restaurant on Atlantic avenue that has fresh, flavorful food, and is…read moreBYOB. On your table is zaatar and olive oil upon arriving. It feels like an indoor garden in the restaurant. Piping hot bread appears quickly. All the food is stellar, the portions are really big! The labneh was just absolutely amazing, the meat pie was too good to be true, and the lamb dishes are all fantastic! Don't walk away without halloumi though. Make this an afternoon, go for lunch, go to Sahadi's next door afterwards for some at home staples, and enjoy. Everyone is kind here, it's child friendly - it's a gem!

Al Badawi is such a great addition to Atlantic Ave! The family style traditional dishes are all…read moresuper flavorful and have enough variety for different palettes. The falafel are some of the best around!! The fresh hot pita service is also great and will keep kids occupied. It's nice to BYOB as well! It's great to go early with family or wait a little later for a date night or friends hang!

Yemen Cafe is one of those spots you keep coming back to. The food is consistently packed with…read moreflavor, the portions are generous, and the overall experience just feels comforting every time. If it is your first visit, the beef fahsa and lamb haneeth are the way to go. Both are rich, satisfying, and showcase what the menu does best. One thing I really appreciated was being able to self-serve tea throughout the meal. It is a small touch, but it adds to the experience and makes the whole visit feel more welcoming. I would definitely come back.

Super fast service! Lots of sitting, turn over is very fast and quick! It was a cold night, we got…read morea table right away without wait! But there are always customers come and go! We took our seats, we ordered. Lentil soup came right away. They did not stop refilling the warm pita. We didn't even need to ask! They just come! Very comfortable, causal setting! Would def come back for more!

Food: freshly made with fresh ingredients, flavorful and well spiced…read more Service: friendly and competent. Ambiance: lovely little spot, cozy and inviting.

Everything we've tried on this menu has been absolutely delicious! The place is super tiny, and…read morethere may or may not be seating available for you, but they also do takeout so you can take your food to-go if they don't have seating. The team here is so friendly and they're good at giving you a heads up of how long orders will take. The food is a fantastic deal as you get a lot of it for the price, and it's always perfectly seasoned. What I've tried so far: - the falafel platter - the lamb platter - the steak sandwich - a number of juices and smoothies The falafel platter - INCREDIBLE deal for the amount of food. Only $11 for falafel, a salad, hummus, and pita. The falafel aren't dry and overall they're well seasoned. The only thing this is missing is their rice (which is amazing on its own). The lamb platter - I like this included super flavorful rice. Generous portion of meat. Definitely heavier than the falafel platter. Steak sandwich - SO good. They have some kind of secret sauce that ties everything together. Portion was smaller than the platters (easier to get through in one sitting) and this was probably the best thing I tried on the menu. It does say it comes with a side salad but we never got one. Would be better with a salad to balance out the steak+bread. Smoothies and juices - very fresh and tasty. Overall, we're very happy we found this cute neighborhood falafel spot :)

I loved this restaurant! I was staying not too far from them…read moreso I walked there one night. As soon as I was seated I was offered a complimentary tea. My server was gentle and kind. There were so many items on the menu but I decided to try a dish I had never had before. I chose chicken gallaba. They brought me a salad and lamb broth first. I did not expect those but I loved it. My dish was huge. The plate itself was huge. They gave me a ton of basmati rice! I loved the smell of the spices and the bursting flavors. I was only able to eat maybe 1/3 of it but I enjoyed the leftover later. I think this is such good value. The place is not big but has a cozy home feeling to it. I recommend!

The food and portions were great! This was a no frills spot! It is right next to Yemen cafe and I…read morethink is just as good Food: the food was good! The vegetarian appetizer is so large - it has a veggie stew, hummus and baba ganoish, and bread! We also ordered the chicken fahsa which was also quite delicious! I think the quality of the food was good and more than enough for 4 people! Price: very reasonable especially given the portion sizes Ambience: no frills spot! Service: the service is very slow!

I came here with a last minute reso I made earlier in the day and got the chef's table seating…read morewhich was really cool! I would absolutely come back to try the short rib hummus and falafel! Everything ordered was shared: Mushroom hummus (10/10) delicious Fattoush salad (9/10 really refreshing) Patata harra (9/10 great flavor but I thought they'd be crispier) Monkfish kebab (8/10 the monkfish melted in your mouth but a little spicier than expected) Knafeh dessert (9/10 I wish it was a little crispier but delish!) Orange blossom donuts (8/10 also really good but a little too sweet!)

Solid brunch spot on Atlantic!…read more We came here for brunch on a Sunday and were able to get some seats by the bar. I'd recommend getting a reservation if you want a table. The restaurant is spacious and has a fun vibe Food: we got the omelette, pistachio French toast and labneh! Everything was pretty good, except I think the portion for the labneh was small compared to just getting a main meal! I loved the pistachio French toast and would come back just for that. Service: good service! Price: comparable to other brunch spots in the area

Lovely neighborhood spot with some delicious fare…read more Came here on a Monday night with a friend and no reservations. Arriving at around 7:30pm most of the tables were full but we were still able to be seated. There's a front area and a back-- originally, they tried to seat us at an awkward 2 person right by the front door, but when we requested a different table, brought us to the back. We opted to share 3 dishes and it ended up being plenty with us boxing up more than half of the final dish to take home. The dishes were: - Mouhamara: Solid dip to start with and the pita that accompanied it was good as well. Any pita beyond 1 does cost extra. - Fattoush: This salad was so good! If you're craving some bright, leafy greens this is the dish. Would order again. - Yakhnet Sabanegh: It was really tasty but I would say portion-wise it felt a little smaller than I would have hoped for the price. I would be borderline on ordering it again-- it was yummy but also I feel like it could be fun to try something different. I also got a red wine to go along with my food and appreciated how the server let me try two different ones before deciding on my glass. I would definitely say that it's more busy earlier in the night as by the time we left at around 9 pm it has mostly cleared out. If you're in the neighborhood, this is definitely a spot worth checking out.

Food here is excellent 10/10. Coming from a Lebanese background it's authentic and true to taste…read more It's rare to find a tasty kibbeh but Nabila's doesn't disappoint. The service was also great with really nice staff. It would be great if they put some more love into the decor and aesthetic. They also don't have a liquor license which seems be out of their control but hopefully they get one soon as proper cocktails would be a great complement to this delicious food.

We were visiting some friends in Brooklyn, and they invited us to try a local Lebanese restaurant…read morethat had been open since the 1970s. Hell yes! The restaurant is very slightly hard to find from the street and is in the basement, just look for the staircase on the right side of the upper-level restaurant. Downstairs, you'll be treated to a beautiful, romantically lit world of culinary awesomeness. The staff was extremely attentive and kind, taking photos for us and bringing extra olives to the olive-loving 1.5-year-old in our group. They don't sell alcohol, but one of our friends ran to a nearby liquor store for a bottle of wine and our servers happily uncorked and poured it for us. We ordered a variety to share: the mezze platter, shish barak (meat pie dumplings with yogurt sauce), tabouli salad, bamia (okra with lamb chunks in a tomato/pomegranate stew) and wara'anib (stuffed grape leaves). OMG, everything was bursting with so much fresh flavor and made with love. I had never seen or tasted dishes like that on other menus before. We cleaned every plate. The dumplings were by far my fave! Fun tip - We were seated under the large, lighted ceiling dome. Try standing under it to talk to your friends... it can throw the sound to make it look like someone close to you is talking from far away and vice versa. Trippy and entertaining!

This spot was BOMBB AND SO AUTHENTIC. the sounds of fairuz on the backdrop made it all the more…read moreenjoyable. They had such a vibe going for them inside and you can tell they were real Arabs ! The food was a major hit! Came here to celebrate my mom's birthday and she enjoyed the meal immensely. Which means it passed her Arab vibe check. I'll def be back. Thanks Instagram for showing me the place !! The service was good and they even gave us dates when they heard we were fasting. Service was a1 ! They also surprised us with some halaweh at the end which came from Lebanon! What a great surprise !

Really enjoyed their lunch menu and am definitely interested in coming back for dinner since I have…read moremy eyes on the steak! I ordered the pescado tacos, watermelon salad, sujuk migas. The fish were so crispy and came with a nice side of salsa verde. Watermelon salad was super refreshing, even on the coldest of days. My favorite was the sujuk migas for its unique blend of spices and generous topping of cheese - a sure flavor enhancer though it didn't need it.

Stopped by on a Saturday, early evening, for dinner. Decided to eat outside because the weather was…read morereally nice. They had 4 sidewalk tables that could fit 2 people each. Ordered the halloumi, mushroom and steak tacos, along with the Napols beet salad. I could skip the napols beet salad in the future. I didn't love the texture or the flavor. If there were more onions it might have balanced the dish. The tacos were great, but relatively small for how much they were. I would definitely have the halloumi and mushroom tacos again. Vast menu with lots to choose from. Decent vegetarian options. Overall, I would visit again, but slightly on the pricey side.