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    Darna Restaurant

    4.1 (100 reviews)
    Closed 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Lamb Chops
    Reyna N.

    I'm Dominican and I'm a huge fan of Mediterranean and Lebanese food! In terms of quality & affordable prices, Darna is without a doubt one of, or should I say the best restaurant on Main Street. If I could give this restaurant 10 stars I would, the portions are so large and the food is so flavorful, the restaurant is immaculate and the staff is always friendly and welcoming. With that being said, I'll like to nominate Darna, Not just in Paterson, but throughout the entire tri-state region, The best Lebanese eatery. P.S The Darna Mix will always be my top pick when ordering takeout. The falafel, bourak, and my personal favorite, the KEBEH, as well as the spreads like hummus, babaganouj, labneh, muhamara, and garlic sauce, are all excellent here. What a treat!

    Lamb Chops
    Julie Anne M.

    I have been looking for one of the best lamb chops in Paterson and this was by far the best. Such a generous portion and the lamb chops are much bigger compared to other restaurants. 10/10 recommend fr

    Grilled Chicken Chops are a show stopper!! Order these!!
    Edward K.

    My wife and I have been getting lunch in Paterson lately and the trouble with giving restaurants five stars is that the next thing that's better can't get six stars. Darna is worthy of that additional star. The staff is pleasant and professional and the food starts hitting the table quickly. We selected chicken "chops" (based on the Yelp recommendation) and lamb chops to share. We started with foul and Darna salad for appetizers. I had the mint lemonade. The salad was a large portion and was dressed nicely. The foul was piping hot and delicious. Great with the complimentary pitas that were served warm. There were complimentary olives and pickled vegetables on the table also. The highlight of the meal was the chicken "chops", they're one of the best chicken dishes I've had in a long time. Juicy marinated chicken thighs are grilled to perfection and served with garlic and hot dipping sauces. The lamb chops were also juicy, flavorful, and an ample portion. Both dishes came with a ton of tasty rice. It all went really well with a vibrant mint lemonade. The waiter took pride in the quality of the food. We will be back to Darna!

    Fatoush Salad
    Mais S.

    The food was great!! I thought the baba ganoush taste like it was grilled, which I like. The hummus was good , really creamy. The fatoush tasted fresh. I came with a large group, about 15 people, they were able to seat us together, which was nice. We sat inside and there were alot of kids running around. It was also kind of messy at the restaurant. Didn't seem well put together. The food made up for it. I wouldn't come here if I wanted to dress up but for a quick bite it's fine. The food came out pretty fast as well. And also forgot to mention the lamb chops were really good!!

    a table with a hook on it
    Maher M.

    Great good and Hookah with affordable prices. I highly recommend their mixed grill plate.

    Chicken chops!
    Kevin C.

    This restaurant is slept on! Just get the chicken chops and you will understand why this is a 5 star meal. The food is amazing and the atmosphere is just so relaxing. You can eat and order a hookah. If you don't smoke it's okay they have a non smoking area as well. Trust me trust me trust me

    Premium Mix
    Mohammad S.

    This was our first time at Darna and we all loved their Premium Mix And Darna Mix Appetizer. We made a reservation for 9 people before arriving and our table was ready when we got that. The overall vibe of the restaurant felt great and inviting. We were welcomed by a waitress and ordered our food right away. The appetizer came really quick and was served with warm bread. The presentation was also really good. The main course came Shortly after and was also served hot with great presentation. The reason I am giving 4 starts VS 5 starts because of the service. I feel this restaurant can bring their game up by training their staff on providing better customer service. This one improvement will take their business to the next level. It would have been great for the staff to ask the customer about their visit and possibly provide some recommendations. Would have great to provide dinner plates when serving main course. Also it'd be nice for the staff to check with us about water, drinks, dessert or tea. We were ready to have all of that but felt like they were super busy and had no time for us eventhough the restaurant wasn't busy. However we do understand that there is staff shortage all over the place and hopefully we will see improved service next timez Overall great experience, and will go back for sure and bring more friends and family.

    Mint Lemonade (~$4).
    Aya E.

    It's been a while since I've been to a hookah lounge, so I was excited to stop by after so long! I'm fairly new to North Jersey, but I know Paterson is the place to be for anything Middle Eastern! We arrived at Darna, and although quite a few of the tables were taken, we were seated right away. They have 2 sections, and one seems to be a bit more designated for hookah, although you can order both food and hookah in either area. We ordered the Watermelon Mint Hookah (~$16). It took maybe 15-20 minutes to get the hookah which is quite a bit of time. The hookah tasted great and had good smoke. I like that they use a grapefruit instead of the typical clay/glass hookah head. I think the flavor burned a lot slower and equal this way. We sat here for a couple of hours, and we had the coals rotated a few times. They're a bit slow in changing the coals and could be more attentive, in my opinion. It seemed like every table was ordering the Mint Lemonade so I figured I would try one. The Mint Lemonade (~$4) was delicious!! I can see why everyone was getting it. It has somewhat of a slushee consistency and was super minty and refreshing. The lemonade part was a solid blend of sour and sweet. It went really well with the hookah! My main complaint was that this place wasn't super "comfortable" for hookah and catching up with friends. I wish they had a section with couches. Also, the music was a bit too loud to really talk properly. Overall, the ambiance was lacking but the hookah and mint lemonade really hit the spot. I don't know if I would come back but in terms of price and quality, it was a good try!

    Chicken Shish Tawook

    This place is awesome. Food and service are both great. I enjoy a lot of their dishes but the chicken tawook is my favorite so far.

    Food- Large Mixed Grill

    We stopped by Darna and really enjoyed their food. They are open late, have outdoor seating, and provide hefty portions. We had the mixed grill with an order of hummus. Depending on the hunger and appetite level, it can feed up to four people. Their outdoor seating is pretty bare bones and is on a main street, so keep expectations pretty low on the ambiance side. That being said, outside of COVID, the interior is really nice and well maintained. Their food is just as good. Obviously, if you're looking for Mediterranean/Middle Eastern food, Paterson is full of options. Darna is definitely a solid choice among the mix of restaurants to try out!

    Médium combination was more than enough for 3 people

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    Best food ever Hager was the best host this place is clean and the energy was amazing

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    The chicken chops are amazing. The Hummus and meat is also really good. Consistent and always tasty!

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    Very yummy food, the chicken was very flavorful and juicy, fast serving and a good portion.

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    Great fresh food. Amazing flavors. Has been going here for more than 15 years. Price is very reasonable and staff is very professional.

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    Best chicken chops ever. Very friendly staff. Good always amazing. Rice is very good. Shrimp is excellent. White sauce is

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