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.

Loved it! The trio appetizers was delicious and the staff were extremely friendly and charming…read more Thanks to them!

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.

ilili is a wonderful spot to enjoy flavorful Lebanese cuisine, with beautifully presented dishes…read moreand a warm, inviting atmosphere! We started with the Hummus with Lamb, which was wonderfully creamy and complemented by the flavorful spiced meat. The Arnabeet Mekle (fried cauliflower) was another highlight, with a delicious combination of textures and flavors. The freshly baked pita bread was a great accompaniment to the appetizers.We also tried the Duck Shawarma, which was enjoyable and paired nicely with the creamy dipping sauce. The only dish that didn't quite work for me was the Mekanek (lamb sausages). While the sausages themselves were good, I found the pomegranate molasses sauce a little too tangy and sour, with the sharpness overpowering the other flavors. This was more a matter of personal preference than anything else. We finished with the Knafe Bil Jibneh, a lovely way to end the meal! Overall, a very enjoyable experience with beautifully presented Lebanese food and plenty of delicious options.

Came here on a wednesday at 6:45 PM with a reservation for 2. Our table wasn't ready, and although…read moreit was less than a 10 minute wait, they gave us some champagne as an apology. It was a very nice interior, with a trees and stained glass. We ordered the htipiti dip, za'atar flatbread, octopus, brussel sprouts, and shish taouk. Our favorite was the brussel sprouts. They came in a delicious lemon and yogurt sauce with pomegranate, and were very crispy. The octopus was also a standout. It was so tender, and not chewy like other octopus I've had. They told us that it's a 3 day process to make it. The htipiti spread was also very good. I liked the red peppers in it, and it went well with the warm pita and the olive oil and molasses. The flatbread had good flavor but was a bit too cheesy and oily for my liking. I also wasn't a huge fan of the shish taouk. There wasn't much that stood out about it, and it had very strong onion flavor. It was my birthday, and they had also moved us to another table halfway through the meal. As a result, they brought us two free desserts. The olive oil cake was delicious with the strawberry, mint, and whipped cream. The greek yogurt was also very unique, with fig and wine flavors and a sorbet on top. Overall, had a great birthday experience here!

I think this place is fine and if you're staying at the hotel and don't want to go anywhere, it's…read morenot terrible. I was with a group and personally ordered the French toast and added sausage. Although I can't comment on the quality of food that I didn't eat, I will say that all of the dishes at the table were incredible simple and didn't feel particularly comprehensive or well thought out. For example, if you ordered an omelette you got a place with an egg on it. If you want potatoes that's extra and if you want sausage that's even extra. It just felt like every plate was not a full meal, it was just one item and you had to build your meal and pay extra if you wanted that. I am not interested in paying these prices and then I have to build the meal myself. My French toast was fine I guess. I order sausage and paid $9 for a singular sausage link on a plate with absolutely nothing special done to it. I can literally buy two packs of the same sausage for the same price. I don't recommend this place, I think they do the bare minimum.

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!

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!

We walked in with a party of 5 around 7PM on a random Monday for dinner. We were able to get a…read moretable almost immediately, but if you come even half an hour later, you will have to wait as they really filled up. We ordered the hummus and babaganoush to split for the table and they were great about bringing more pita when we needed more. We each ordered our own kebabs, which came with the largest portion of rice imaginable. All the skewers were very good, but I think my favorite was the lamb. We all ended up taking food home, as the portions were very generous. All in all, a solid meal in the area if you're not looking for Korean food.

Hi am adel it's great the food is good I visited this…read morerestaurant more times For open 11 am and close 11 pm but now 4 pm wish they think about open because we need eating after 12

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.

Fresh and Flavorful food…read more I went here twice and the service was amazing, the staff are able to perfectly explain their menu, cater nicely (with refills, helping with seating, food at minimum takes 10 minutes, etc). But what was worth trip was the food, everything they serve is fresh + flavorful. The proportions they give are nice enough to share with at least two people if you're ordering a couple dishes. My only complaint is probably the fact that 1 churro cost $5. However I suppose the 1 strawberry cut into thin slices, 4 blueberries, and the beautiful design choice for the chocolate make up for the price. 100% would recommend.

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