If you want to get to know a culture and its people, food is one of the best ways to do so. Çka Ka…read moreQëllue isn't simply a restaurant, its serves as a cultural center and museum where you get a true Albanian experience. The food is incredible and the service is top-notch in a setting that immerses you in Albanian history and hospitality. The menu is extensive and I found it helpful to ask the friendly servers their recommendations and suggestions. I really enjoyed the sesame baked cheese, mantia and sausage dip as appetizers and saved plenty of room for their mixed grill platter, which is generous and filling; ordering a salad along with their bread will complete any meal and you will leave more than satisfied by the taste and authenticity of all the dishes. Not just a meal but an experience!

Cka Ka Qullue is an outstanding restaurant. I think the best part is how authentic it is - from the…read moremusic to the art/decor to the interior design. It feels like you stepped into a rustic little house that a family lives in. We really appreciated that they were playing Albanian music. The food is so filling and heavy so pace yourself. My husband and I shared the pepper dip and the baked cheese appetizers, which come with freshly baked bread. Seriously delicious. For entrees, I got the tava kosi, which is an egg dish with two pieces of lamb. Honestly I didn't love it. It's a LOT of egg. The lamb pieces were delicious, but I was already so full that I could only have one piece. I wish it had a bit less egg and a bit more other things, but I know this is their national dish. My husband got the qofte shari. It was perfect. Cooked so well, the meat was spiced uniquely, even the fries were great. I think I just ordered the wrong thing! I would seriously love to return and try another clay dish. We finished off the meal with Albanian coffee, which was like Turkish coffee, but smoother and better. All in all, left so happy and full. Service was so attentive, too. Go here for a unique meal in the cutest little restaurant.

Not sure what's happening but the space is closed. Looks to be under renovations. Yelp page show…read morethem as open but they are clearly closed. Hope they open soon! Great food and friendly staff.

Notwithstanding one's political views (which I only bring up because the signs on the wall leave…read morelittle room for doubt), this modest Israeli eatery makes a solid sabich sandwich in the neighborhood. The eggplant was nicely fried, and I appreciate that they offer the sandwich in a laffa as well, which is usually my preferred vessel when available. The falafel was a bit dry, but not bad. I wasn't expecting fries on the side, but they were a welcome (and delicious) addition.

We came here at the suggestion of my nephew who had never had Turkish food previously and we were…read moreso glad we did. He enjoyed his first sample of Turkish food and we enjoyed the hospitality and the experience. Service was friendly throughout and the food was very authentic. We started with some mezzes and I loved the Babaganoush but I wasn't crazy about the Tabbouleh. The Sigara Böreği was delicious and I highly recommend those. My nephew had chicken saute for his entree and he enjoyed it. The portion size was very large. My husband and I split a beyti kebab, which was very good. Between the two of us, we ate the entire thing! We were too full for any dessert or tea but we will definitely come back.

Quality taste with good presentation. Great selection of Mediterranean dishes and beverages…read more Accompanied with very distinguished service and a smooth atmosphere. They get a gold star from me, would return!

A group of us were here for brunch on a Saturday and we had such a great experience…read more It's a huge beautiful space with both indoor and outdoor seating and we chose to sit indoors. The staff was extremely warm, kind and welcoming and a special shoutout to Irem who was amazing, gave us some great recommendations and took care of us throughout. I went for the $39 prix fixe brunch which is honestly such a great deal and comes with quite a spread. I had the muhammara, hummus, shakshuka and dessert and thoroughly enjoyed my coffee too. We also ordered the tuna Niçoise salad, which is by far the best I have had ever. One of my friends was accidentally served the wrong order and they immediately replaced it with the right one and made her meal completely complimentary, which was such a nice gesture and something we really appreciated. We also loved that nobody was rushing us and we could just sit, chat and enjoy our brunch. Great food, beautiful ambiance, wonderful hospitality and even the restrooms were spotless and very well maintained. Overall such a positive experience and easily a 5/5 for me.

We went for Mother's Day brunch. When we arrived a few minutes early we did have to wait a bit. The…read morerestaurant had two floors, nicely decorated and cozy. We were lead upstairs to a table. There were 7 of us The seating was cozy but not cramped. We started with 7 family style small dishes: Hummus with Falafel Pops (chickpea purée, tahini, falafel, olive oil), Spring Burrata (roasted cherry tomatoes, toast, basil oil), Hamachi Crudo (passionfruit vinaigrette, citrus zest, cucumber, mint, sesame tuile), Scallops (carrot puree, serrano pepper, brown butter sauce), Tenderloin Skewer (zaatar chimichurri, fresh herb salad), and Shiitake Stuffed Grape Leaves (tomato coulis, yogurt foam, herbs). Everything was delicious. The hummus was well seasoned the falafel had a nice crunch. It went well with the warm puffy gyro bread that came to the table. The burrata was wasm and creamy. I love the vinaigrette on the fish. I ended up eating most of it. The scallops were the sweetest, most tender ones I have ever had. The tenderloin skewers were tender and well seasoned. I liked the grape leaves but the rice consistency was very soft almost mushy and you can barely tell there were mushrooms. There was barely any mushrooms flavor. Next we all chose an entree. I got the duck breast, my husband and daughter each had the beef tenderloin. The duck breast was smaller than i expected. The skin was nicely seared and very crispy but boy did it give my jaw a workout. It was done medium rare. It was juicy but tough. The small beef tenderloin was tender and smoky. The waiter poured the sauce over the tenderloin for added flavor. Finally dessert was a fruit plate with ice cream and pudding. The fruit was fresh and the flavors of the ice cream and pudding unique. It was a nice end to a good brunch. The price was a little expensive at $85 a person.

Great Ambiance. Enchanting place to invite friends for a…read moregreat atmosphere and wonderful service. Gino was the our server and was pleased to see him. He can anticipate what is needed next and his timing impeccable. Making the dining experience an occasion.

This is 3 stars instead of 2 purely be because 1) we went for brunch 2) french toast is probably…read moretop 5 french toasts of my life. The vibe is super upscale and they have gorgeous interior decor. That being said, service is quite slow at 8am in the morning. The shakshuka and eggs mesemen are nothing to write home about. both seem like something you could make at home and both were quite ordinary flavor wise. the former came with pita bread, which was delicious, but only 2 eggs. the latter was honestly pretty bad and just tasted like watery tomatoes. no eggs nor any spice to be had. the french toast on the other hand was crispy on the sides and super custardy in the middle. it came with cream, strawberry compote, and syrup. while definitely not the most inventive french toast, the texture was absolutely fantastic.

Did not eat in I had a take out shawarma on the home bread and it was AwEsOmE. Was about 12-13…read moredollars and they are not cheap with the meat was so yummy! You can't eat anything else after the sandwich for sure.

Falafel sandwich was huge and good value. Pretty good flavor and veggies were fresh. Falafel was…read morenot crispy.

My wife and I tried Taboonette after visiting a nearby exhibit. The fast casual vibe was perfect…read morefor a quick lunch. Staff were polite and professional. I enjoyed the lamb shawarma pan with brown rice. The sauces made for a flavorful dish and the bonus green hot sauce was a nice addition! My wife wasn't as happy with the Israeli salad but realized that she wanted something more than the cucumbers. Nice casual and seemingly healthy lunch!

Tried Lamb plate and cauliflower/spaghetti squash hummus bowl. Flavors were great. Lamb was sliced…read moreand had a little gristle and went well with the sauce and yellow rice. They give a side salad as well and it was a very generous portion! Salad dressing as sharp and acidic and went well with the rest of the plate. The cauliflower/spaghetti squash bowl was good. It came with some pita that was out of this world fluffy and tasty. Portions are great here as well. I'd definitely go back for a casual meal!

Honestly pretty disappointed after all the reviews I've seen on other websites. We had high hopes…read morefor Ravagh but unfortunately left pretty unimpressed. The rice was probably the worst quality rice I've had at a Persian restaurant. The lamb was chewy and rubbery and lacked seasoning/flavor. The shirazi salad was really the only thing that tastes fresh and had good flavor. The bread was solid, too. Our service was basic, not what I would have expected at a higher end restaurant in NYC. Took forever to get our water and drink orders. Our apps took about 40 minutes to come out and our food followed about 30 seconds after. Hopefully it was just an off night for them.

We visited New York from California and didn't expect to find such incredible Persian food, but…read moreRavagh completely exceeded our expectations. Every dish was full of authentic flavor and perfectly prepared--it quickly became our favorite spot in the city. In fact, we ended up dining here three times during our one-week vacation because we just couldn't stay away. The quality, consistency, and warm atmosphere made it feel like a home away from home. A special thank you to Moosa and Joel, the restaurant managers, for their generosity and outstanding hospitality. They truly made our experience even more memorable. We will definitely be back on our next trip!

Turkish Kitchen is my neighborhood mainstay, I can't even count how many times I've been over the…read moreyears. The birthday coupons are what had brought me in every year, but even though they stopped during Covid, I still enjoy visiting. My go-to dish is the Iskender Kebab - delicious slices of lamb with tomato sauce and yogurt over baked pita bread. I also enjoy the combination platter with dips - the baba ghanoush is delicious. The atmosphere is classy but down-to-earth. The cocktails are tasty. The service can be slow, but it means we are never rushed out. The prices are mid-high, but commensurate with the quality of food. I recently came with a large group, including kids. Service was welcoming despite the chaos. Our bread was frequently replenished and our bottles of wine poured. On top of that, we were given tastes of dessert & liqueur - such a nice treat at the end of a long meal. I especially appreciated that the head guy alerted us that gratuity was already added to the check. We had such a great time, that we opted to tip more! I was happy that my group had such a positive experience, and surely will continue to return.

A group of my friends were in town, and we happened to pick this place just by walking down the…read morestreet in the area until we saw something that looked tasty. We could not have been happier with what we got for a place that we picked totally randomly. First of all, the place is popular and we did not have resos, but the staff were super nice and found us an open table that we could eat at as long as we put in our orders quick so they could get the table ready for a later reservation in an hour. Then the food itself arrived and was really delicious and well presented, just look at those kebab plates and dips! They also gave our group free baklava at the end I think just because they felt a little bad they had to rush us, which wasn't even their fault and was super appreciated. Also, the interior decoration is fantastic. The restaurant feels super classy and elegant. Great vibes for a date, a business dinner, or just a fancy dinner. Overall, easy 5 stars. Great food and amazing service. Oh and the wine was delicious too.

Amazing and fresh food! The service was amazing . The staff…read morewere welcoming and friendly. Perfect and well priced.

The food and margaritas were absolutely delicious! Not to mention the amazing service..I'll…read moredefinitely be back for brunch again!