So good I went back a couple days later before leaving town! Tried the falafel starter and grape…read moreleaves this time, both delicious!

I went with my husband and son. I had a beautiful falafel salad. Especially liked the homemade…read morepickled radish. Good portion, perfect dressing. My son and husband had the shawarma pita (chicken and beef) lunch combo with fries. They both enjoyed their wraps and the delicious and generous amount of fries. We'll be back! So close to campus.

Everything that Allan's makes is fantastic. I would love to meet Allan but he is never there…read more However his food is beyond delicious and superbly good. It's expensive but it is worth every penny.

This place came highly recommended during my trip. I went with a group of 8 and had a lovely time…read more I loved the atmosphere and decor. Our server Brandon was phenomenal. I got the Golden Chai (hot), the Israeli Cigars and the Shawarma Bowl. With tax and tip my bill alone was close to $45. 20% Gratuity is added to groups over 4. The Israeli Cigars were tasty with the sauce but not sure if the 5 piece app is worth $12. The Shawarma bowl was good but definitely could have used more sauce. The Golden Chai was so creamy and full of spice. So delicious on a cold day. There were no complaints from anyone at our table. Allan's Falafel 115 Main St Chester, NY 10918 (Review 33 in 2024 and 833 overall)

Tried Ziatun, a Palestinian restaurant in Beacon and it was phenomenal - would highly recommend…read morecoming here for a lunch or dinner. After a hike, we ordered some hearty food (waited around 30 minutes) for lunch. We shared the Futur medley as our appetizer, and I was especially impressed with the hummus, baba ganoush, and bean dishes! I also tried the slow roasted lamb with hummus. Everything was great, and I'd definitely return!

Drove up to meet my niece so we got take out The food was…read moredelicious and very large portions The food was hot and fresh and ready on time It was very well prepared and priced The service was great and we will be back

Noujaim's Bistro was fantastic!! It was my first time dining there and everything exceeded my…read moreexpectations. The mediterranean food was incredibly fresh and flavorful. The dining area was charming, and the staff was friendly and helpful. I had the steak kabob with chimichurri sauce, roasted potatoes, and green beans. The steak was cooked perfectly, and the beans were delicious. The homemade hummus was packed with flavor and the olives were out of this world. I cannot wait to go back.

ORIGIN: The restaurant is named after owner and Chef, George…read moreNoujaim. The location of his business has changed since he started in 1988, but always served the Berkshire area. LOCATION: The present location is on Winsted's main thoroughfare. Ample parking is available in the lot behind the brick building that houses the restaurant. CONCEPT: Chef Noujaim brings the culinary traditions of his native Lebanon, as well as some dishes from other Mediterranean cultures. AMBIANCE: The restaurant is divided into two dining areas. Sunlight streams through the large exterior window, and mirrors placed along the brick walls of the interior dining room bounce light and make the space feel more expansive. SERVICE: Service is exceptional... Chef Noujaim is very active in all aspects of the restaurant, yet takes time to personally connect with customers. There is such a welcoming feeling when visiting Noujaim's Bistro -- one that is uncommonly experienced in Connecticut. FOOD: I haven't been able to match the Lebanese food I've had at Alladin Restaurant in Allentown, where there is a large Lebanese community. After decades I've finally found a match during my first visit to Noujaim's Bistro. I chose dishes to best compare my U.S.-based benchmark-- Hummus, Baba Ghanouj, Fattoush, Turkish coffee and Halvah. Portions were generous, inviting sharing. The Fattoush was far better than my benchmark in both presentation and preparation. Likewise the Halvah, which was served with candied orange. This dessert paired perfectly with the intense coffee. So good, I was eager to return the next day. Given it is an hour long drive from home, my solution will be to order additional dishes to take home! TIPS: The restaurant is open Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Catering is a popular option, and the business is able to cater in New York and Massachusetts as well. Consider coordinating a visit with the American Museum of Tort Law just down the street, founded by another community member of Lebanese descent, Ralph Nader. Portions are generous and invite sharing.

I was so fortunate to find this amazing restaurant, about a mile off exit 8 on I84…read more The owners are so friendly, kind, and ready to share thier culture. The two times I've been in, they've brought out samples of thier menu items to try. I've ordered various things on the menu: hummus, lebneh, falafel wraps, falafel platters, baked kibbe platters, the green bean side, etc. All have been amongst the best Lebanese food I've tried. I want to expand and try more things, like the chicken and beef kafta. If you have questions just ask. Certain platters come with different items. Some rice, some salad, etc. Thier pita is fresh and delicious, and comes in different sizes. They have a decent sized dining area for dine-in, and the take-out area is right as you walk in the side door. Here you will also find a grocery area with Lebanese essentials. The selection is sizable, and offers items you won't find in a regular grocery store. I stocked up on spices, and coffee. Prices are reasonable, and portions are generous. I will return every opportunity I get.

This is a little hole in the wall spot that gives it such charm. It's part of the ambience. They…read moreserve you straight from the kitchen and people running the joint got it on lock down. Been many times and send people often. The food is by far the best Mediterranean food I've had in a 50 mile radius .

The food and service is amazing. So many choices on the menu. The portions were huge. The…read moreatmosphere is very cool. Highly recommend this restaurant.

Been off a few months because not much worth dining out for around here. Decided to get delivery…read morefrom The Garden and I'm immediately regretting it. Not sure who cooks this food, but it was quite possibly the most disgusting worst food I've ever had. Not an ounce of seasoning on anything, and barely anything resembling culture. Ordered chicken shawarma platter, no tzatziki, hummus on the side, rice on the side. Also ordered musakahn rolls, chicken shawarma flat bread, and mujadara. The chicken all across the board was dry as a rock, room temperature, completely tasteless, and crunchy like it was days old. I didn't get the musakahn roll, I got veggie spring rolls instead. They were soggy in the middle and greasy. The chicken shawarma flatbread, I have no idea what the heck they gave me, but it wasn't what I ordered. The menu says comes with chicken, tahini, pickled radish, and toum. What I got was the same days old dry as a rock flavorless chicken with tomatoes, salad, mayo, ketchup, and parsley on it. The mujadara was fine, just basmati rice with some lentils topped with not cooked enough onions. I asked for one toum and one hummus on the side, but the restaurant gave me five toums, five tahinis, five hummus, and five hot sauce. I didn't ask for all that so it shouldn't have sent. My wife didn't eat her food. I scraped some chicken off the flatbread and had a few spoons of rice. Everything else went into the trash. Also, the toum isn't toum, it's mayo with garlic. At least try please. Can't compete or compare with NYC style Halal food, not even remotely.

Made an impromptu stop on our road trip. MOST DEFINITELY worth the stop. Skip the fast food & try…read morefresh made hummus, schwarma, kabobs, even cheesesteaks. Great service & food!!

So fresh!! And delicious. The lady working when I went in was so sweet! Price is great too. I got 8…read morestuffed grape leaves which were amazing. I also got the falafel sandwich and added tzatziki salad. Fantastic! A decent amount of food for only $17. I will be back :)

Always fresh, delicious, well-packed. A regular go to for us. Staff us friendly and efficient.read more

We ordered takeout from Lebani and it was a decent experience. They were out of some of the items…read morewe ordered, which was a bit disappointing, but they did give us a call and offered substitute items. I had a mixture platter, and it was pretty good. My favorite of the three was the falafel. The cheese sticks were cold so it wasn't as good if they were hot. My coworkers enjoyed their selections, though they mentioned it could use more flavor since it was a little bland. I will definitely give it another try in person experience as I know sometimes takeout can take away from the experience and ambience of the restaurant.

I'm disappointed to hear this place is closed. I'm leaving a review so Morees can message if he…read moreever opens a new place. This spot always had great food and offered a great experience. The family treated customers as if we were being hosted in their home. I don't think I ever bought any food I didn't love.

WOW!! First of all…read moreONE OF THE KINDEST MEN greets you, warm smile friendly tone of voice. Even a little story about the flavours you are about to taste. He even offers FREE HOT TEA! Now it isn't the prettiest of places BUT forget about that. I got the Chicken Kabob Wrap, it hangs on a roaster. He slices your portion from the chicken as you watch. Offered to taste before ordering. Now I had zero ideas why I went here, and am glad I did. This is the most flavourful wrap EVER! Ooh the music sets the tone of sitting someplace other than Poughkeepsie NY. Gives a nice sense of charm about the space.

Drove past this hole in the wall for years and took a chance. Perhaps in Lebanon diners eat in an…read moreunheated enclosed narrow porch in February: Outside temp 40F -- inside 56F. Ate with coats on under skylights. Baba ganoush starter with hot pita triangles was the highlight, quickly went downhill. Naji Panini (eggplant) with French (not Lebanese) fries, very dry falafel with dry (ancient) potato salad. Lesson learned: Lebanese cuisine is best enjoyed in summer.

What a wonderful hidden gem in the Berkshire Mountains of Western MA. The authenticity of their…read moreLebanese food is unsurpassed imo, from soup to mezze and main course, you will be delighted with the quality, freshness and flavors. If you have or were to have a Lebanese grandmother, this is the kind of home cooking that stirs fond memories of those cherished bygone visits to grandma's house for one of her sumptuous homemade meals. Naji's menu is perfect, not so many items that you'll get lost but a perfect sampling of all the major categories plus some. Given a week's notice, they can accommodate just about any special requests you might have. If you like Mediterranean cuisine this is a don't miss experience in Lebanese dining, one that will leave a lasting impression. This little resto is worth a drive from anywhere in N.E., heck, maybe even further away than that. Super food, excellent hospitality, Naji's for the win win..!!