I dine out often, and I'm admittedly particular when it comes to food, service, flavor, and--especially--texture. I'm also not one to sugarcoat an experience. Dear Margo is an outstanding addition to the Upper East Side. It isn't quiet, nor should it be. It's lively, energetic, and has the kind of buzz that makes a restaurant feel alive. Is everything perfect? Perhaps not--but somehow it feels perfectly at home on the Upper East Side. The food is where Dear Margo truly delivers. Even the bread deserves attention. There's thought behind the balance of every dish--the texture, spice, acidity, juiciness, and depth of flavor all work together rather than competing with one another. It's food that makes you pay attention, and more importantly, makes you want another bite. I wish Dear Margo tremendous success. The Upper East Side needs places with this kind of energy and personality. If you're in the neighborhood, put it on your list. Dear Margo is absolutely worth a visit. read more

Despite the fact that our waitress seemed deeply offended by our presence from the moment we sat down, this was an exceptional meal. The spicy feta had just enough kick, the hummus was smooth and perfectly seasoned, and the schnitzel was crispy and delicious. The aioli was fantastic, and the salad on the side was so good I ate almost all of it off my fiancé's plate. The frozen yogurt at the end was such a great touch and some of the best I've had on the Upper East Side. The only reason I can't give five stars is the service. We barely interacted with our waitress beyond ordering and paying, but she was snippy with us and several tables around us. We ended up having a little camaraderie with the other tables over collectively being bullied in our corner of the restaurant. Funny in hindsight, but it definitely put a damper on an otherwise excellent meal. read more

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Heard a lot about Dear Margo. Went there for lunch Thursday. Place was packed! I think it is overrated! I felt very rushed and the noise was deafening. A better choice would have been to eat outside. They were out of what I ordered and it was only 1:30. I must say, the chicken sandwich which I had was very plentiful and good. My companion ordered a salad with chicken. The portion was very small and the chicken was hard to find. In a town of a "millions" of restaurants, I do not need to go back' read more

Dear Margo is a nice addition to the UES. The service is attentive and friendly. The restaurant also has patio doors that allow indoor diners access to the outside. The best of both world, if you ask me. When you go, I highly recommend you order the Crispy Maitaki Mushrooms (not pictured). Skip the artichokes -- they're just okay. Also worth mentioning: the mezze platter was delicious (Beet/Cucumber Yogurt: A+) and the warm Cabbage Caesar was delightfully flavorful too. There's so much I need to try next time. Primarily, the Moroccan Cigars. read more

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Friends were able to snag a table at this impossible to get into restaurant. It's a unicorn. The space is cute. The crowd is a mix of instagrammers and geriatric UES residents. The staff are lovely. The food is mind blowing. The lafa bread was revelatory. The baba ghanoush and grilled artichokes were awesome. My wife really liked her branzino. The boss order in this restaurant may be the chicken schnitzel sandwich. It's big enough to share. It's accompanied by amazing chips and salad. I had the chicken schnitzel entree, in an attempt to stop eating bread. It was really good, but next time I'm getting the sandwich. There's complimentary Greek yogurt with toppings for dessert, which was just right. The prices are inexpensive for Manhattan. Something to note is that the pace of the meal moves quickly. It would be easy to be in and out of here in under an hour. My suggested strategy is to order something off the reasonably priced wine list, peruse the menu, order appetizers and wait a little while to order entrees. It's frustratingly hard to get a dinner reservation here, otherwise we would be regulars and explore the rest of the menu. In the meantime, it's reservation roulette. read more

Dear Margo - Chicken schnitzel entree. - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

From the beginning to the end, the service was wonderful! The vibes inside and outside were a great - we chose to sit outside because it was a nice day out & there was a good amount of outdoor and indoor seating available. For starters we got the trio of dips with the bread and it was good - we tried the hummus, baba & cucumber yogurt. They were good but nothing amazing, but the cucumber yogurt was definitely a standout. The chicken schnitzel was actually unreal & lived up to its hype!! The portion was very big so hope you're hungry or definitely a good to share entree. My friend got the falafel sandwich and said the falafel was pretty soft and flavorful. The complimentary frozen yogurt was delicious!! It's serviced with an orange marmalade and pistachio crumble and it was just perfect. Definitely recommend making a reservation as they are booked out for a month and walk in may be tough! read more

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Cute spot. Came here for lunch and the menu is same as dinner. I can see this being a place for both. 3 of us and we were very full 3 Spreads with laffa bread - chickpea, baba ganoush, and beet. I was hoping it would be and explosion of flavor but quite standard. 4/5 Duo falafel - the sweet potato was better than the original. 4.5/5 Spinach and Feta cigars - one of the better things we had. 5/5 Mediterr-Asian salad with chicken thigh skewer. Salad was good. Could have done without the chicken. Salad was a 5/5. Chicken was a 3.5/5 Chicken schnitzel sandwich - came with chips and salad. 4.5/5 Ribeye shawarma entree - came with rice and salad. Best thing we had. 5/5 Gave us complimentary dessert as well This place will be popular for quite some time read more

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Restaurant has great service. We've had the same waitress a couple of times and she's very attentive. Food is always on point and they give you delicious pita. read more

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I was finally able to make it into the upper west side's newest hot spot. I have to say, it was LOUD in here which definitely took away from the ambiance. I started with a Hugo Spritz which was nice - and I loved the glass it was served in. To eat, you have to get the dips - we went for all 5, and I enjoyed them all except the babaganoush was a bit bland. The laffa bread served with the dips is exceptional. We also tried the Falafel which were good and I liked the sweet potato variety best of all. The Zucchini Latkes were also pretty tasty, and I think my favorite item of the evening were the Crispy Maitake Mushrooms - the savory and sweet (thanks to the honey) combo was so unique here. Complimentary frozen yogurt at the end of the meal was a nice touch. read more

Fresh, delicious, will return! I arrived at the beginning of their day with the 1130 reservation. There was already a line. We got a table inside. Good service and ambience, except for the noise levels and the dripping air conditioner above us. Reasonably price for great quality meal. After walking by and seeing the outside diner's tempting meals for weeks I'm glad I finally got to enjoy my own. read more

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Did a walk in around 3:55 - and sat at the bar. The restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious. Very affordable. Nice addition to the UES read more

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Interesting menu, delicious food and beautiful interior. Definitely will come again, and get the bread and dips! read more

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I hesitate to write this review as this restaurant was already crowded; and there is good reason. This was a special birthday celebration for a friend. The menu was filled with so many interesting options that it was challenging to decide. After much conversation, this is what we chose. The beet spread, a beautiful shade of pink, was a combination of beets, tahini, shallots, olive oil and spices . It was accompanied by freshly toasted lavash (the size of a large dinner plate) complete with large shears for cutting. Clever and efficient. The grilled artichokes with a side dollop of horseradish aioli were SO good that I can't wait to have them again. Next, tasty zucchini latkes and last, but definitely not least, spinach and feta cigars. This was a wonderful mixture of spinach, leeks, feta and garlic wrapped in phyllo, again, accompanied by a yogurt dollop. To help wash all this down we each had a refreshing lavender Arnold Palmer. As a surprise, the waiter brought each of us a bowl of their homemade frozen yogurt topped with orange marmalade and crushed pistachios. This was not only a lovely surprise, but made my taste buds dance! My friend's bowl, complete with a birthday candle, sparked a rendition of happy birthday from the waiters and surrounding patrons. Nice gesture. The ambience is pleasant and the staff delightful, attentive and helpful. Dear Margo, Thank you for a wonderful lunch! read more

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Loved everything about the place. The interior, the attitude of the staff, and the free complimentary dessert)) We got humus, beet spread, babaganush, Greek salad and ribeye shawarma. Everything was very tasty and nicely served. I strongly recommend. read more

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We had a lovely lunch. The owner really cared that we had a good experience. Great ambience and delicious food. A buzzing, happy place to be! read more

Dear Margo is an excellent new spot to open on the ues. From the family of Avra you know its going to be great! The hot pita is outstanding. Service and staff are friendly and nice. great new addition to the neighborhood. Will definetly add this to the weekly rotation. read more

Dear Margo - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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Great new neighborhood spot. Greek-Mediterranean food, great setting where Nieil's coffee shop used to be We tried various items, all were good and the service was very friendly and inviting. The big standouts were the fresh bread that came with the dips, the warm cabbage Caesar salad, the branzino which was perfectly executed and finally the complimentary frozen yogurt at the end which was fantastic. read more

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Ambiance is spot on, service was good (sat at bar), food was fun, inventive and tasty. Spreads with pita bread Chicken schnitzel Ribeye shawarma. Recommend them all. Cant wait to go back. read more

A great experience at Dear Margo. We starts with the 3-choice spread and the Ribe Eye Shwarma Bao Buns - wow! Excellent. The main courses of Filet Mignon skewers and Branzino were great. The dessert of frozen yogurt made from Greek yogurt was a perfect ending. The staff was great and attentive. read more

Oh dear Margo I wasn't aware of your game! Stopped by for lunch and didn't know that you're in such high demand for an indoor table. I overheard the hostess mention you have to book two months in advance? Maybe it's two weeks? Idk New York City is loud and I'm not good at being nosey. Alright I asked the bar tender what's popular he said the schnitzel and the shawarma. I went schnitzel because I asked the host as well. Oh man the schnitzel was schnitzeling! I like thattttt then the Kefta was amazing I had to run it back you know it would make a good sandwich. The beef tallow chips were so good I wish they sold them in Butterfield. Oh and dessert the cucumber Greek yogurt tastes like your finest $40 lotion ever made ha ha nah it was really refreshing. I'll come back. The crowd is fake Hamptons wanna be white lotus mixed with real west of Lexington Avenue locals. So bring your finest Hermes grid fit. read more

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Throughly enjoyed our lunch at Dear Margo. The salmon burger and the cauliflower bowl with pulled chicken were both excellent. The atmosphere is contemporary, warm and inviting. The meal is finished with a complimentary frozen Greek yogurt with honey and orange marmalade which was fantastic! read more

Service was professional and friendly, food was really good we especially enjoyed the bread and Middle East appetizers This fun place is a lively addition to the neighborhood, oh and the sandwiches looked really great ! read more

Service was very good. The sweet potato falafel was fantastic and the regular falafel was very tasty, too.

My new favorite UES go to spot ! Only problem is that everything's so good that it's impossible not to overeat. And the complimentary frozen yogurt parfait ? So good! Don't skip the appetizers (they're all great with the fluffy laffa bread) and the branzino was one of the best I've ever tasted. Right now it's wine and sangria only but that's ok and I can imagine specialty cocktails coming very soon . Best restaurant! read more

Warning!! The food is delicious and portions are generous however unfortunately the strong smell and fumes from Fabuloso are nauseating and ruin the taste of the food and kill the chic vibe. Wish they would use a neutral cleaner. read more

Needed a quick bite while in the neighborhood and this restaurant exceeded my expectations. Staff was courteous and the food came quickly. Perhaps the best falafel I have had in years and the chicken schnitzel sandwich was perfect. If you are looking for quality Mediterranean while in the neighborhood this is the spot read more

Great food! Hummus was amazing!!!! Service was awesome as well!! Great location in the upper east side. Will be back! read more

Dear Margo - Hummus trio! - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Really would give this place 3 stars if the food wasn't so good. We weren't even checked on one time by a waiter the entire time we were there. We tried multiple times to get their attention to no avail, and had to eat cold main courses because it took about half an hour to get new silverware. read more

Food, service, atmosphere all top notch - can't wait to return! Seated immediately, excellent menu choices and a suprise complimentary dessert at lunch. read more

Went to have dinner and the young man at the front was very rude . It very much seemed like he did not want to give us a table . The outside tables were full but there was a table near the windows and he didn't offer it to us . He arrogantly said "our next table will be available in 2.5 hours ". He was literally pushing us out the door . Bad attitude to locals in the area will kill their business . read more

We ordered the zucchini latkes, baba ganoush, and schnitzel. Everything was delicious, service was great, and decor inside is beautiful. Loved! read more

Dear Margo - Chicken schnitzel - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

I guess this is popular and newly opened restaurant. I was disappointed yesterday around 5:20 PM when there were a lot of tables available inside and the bar is full. This is supposed to be my third visit and I like the food and drinks. I thought there's no reservations to sit outside and there were available tables but they took our tel number and notify us if it comes available bcuz I don't know what the reason was. Waited 10 minutes so we decided to go to another place. Please be fair to your customers otherwise you'll lose a lot of people. read more

The friendliest staff and the most delicious food. My friends and I were so impressed. Thank you

We came here for lunch during a recent visit to the city. The food was delicious (we loved the spreads and that laffa bread was to die for). The schnitzel sandwich was outstanding. Wonderful wait staff and complimentary yogurt was such a nice bonus. Dean, the owner, was friendly and even comped one of our dishes over a silly nothing error. Excellent restaurant and will definitely come again!!! read more

Very good food and service in a lovely decor with a great vibe. The freshly baked flatbread served with the dips was incredible (as were the dips!). My Mediterranean salad was super tasty as was the complimentary frozen yogurt at the end of the meal. We loved it and will be back! read more

Great food, service, pricing. Will Be back. Came first week and working out some kinks but great otherwise. Really nice staff read more

Amazing food, amazing price, good atmosphere. I understand why it's so hard to get a reservation.

The vibes the food the drinks the staff 10/10 amazing!!! The passionfruit spritz and the dips platter with the bread and the chicken sandwich are sooo good !!!! read more

The joint was jumping at 4:45 on a Sunday afternoon. That is because the food is terrific , the ambience cool and the service , super. Everything was wonderful but those falafel balls were a bit of heaven on Lexington Avenue. The chicken schnitzel was the best I have ever had. Dear Margo is a gift to Lenox Hill. read more

this place is amazing; the moment you enter you are greeted by some of the sweetest and most kind and helpful staff and the food and table service were also exceptional (in no particular order) nora, sophia, edena eda and elias made our evening quite special the three dip appetizer with the filet skewers were exceptional dear margo, you have 5 employees (nora, sophia, edena, eda and elias) that are a nice reflection of your brand and you thanks for a great night read more