Galit in Chicago was an absolute delight! Their Mediterranean style food was so good, and I'm still dreaming of their hummus. The 5 courses covered 1) Hummus, 2) Saladin, 3) Mezze, 4) Over Coal, and 5) Dessert read more

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Yeahhh, so this place definitely deserves its Michelin star. Everything placed in front of us was absolutely delicious. You're also gonna feel pretty full when you leave. One of my friends is vegan, and they were very accommodating of her in a way that my other friend and I did not have to give up anything. The vibe is also cute. We sat at the kitchen counter as we booked a few days ahead so there were no regular tables left. read more

Galit - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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My husband has been wanting to go to Galit for a few years. We finally made it and we are seriously disappointed. We did the tasting menu along with the wine pairing. We have eaten in Michelin star restaurants all over the world. The service and food was not at all what we were expecting. They didn't clear plates so they were piling up on our table. The wine pairing was not worth the extra $75 as they were obscure wines with very short pours. The courses were good but nothing stood out and then they put a $165.00 surcharge on our bill???? For what??? My take away....we spent almost $1,000 for four people on some really good hummus. The waiter couldn't tell us how much they got as a tip. We left feeling robbed. There are so many other great restaurants in this city. Galit could learn from Boka. read more

Wow - what a meal! $68 for a 5-course Michellin Star dinner? Run don't walk to this beautiful yet cozy Middle Eastern/Israeli restaurant nestled in the heart of Lincoln Park! So so much delicious Middle Eastern food with fresh ingredients and simple yet flavorful combinations. Amazing quality and great service - all the waiters were prompt and knowledge. Came for a birthday celebration and the staff were super nice and accommodating! Our faves: - Tahini (so so smooth with hints of lemon) and brisket hummus (so savory and creamy) with the big fluffy melt in your mouth pitas -abneh and ezme -Falafel: so crispy and light - might be the best falafel I've ever had -Kubbeh halab - lamb so tender and sauce so delicious -Tres Leches - decadent and luxurious The menu was delightful, had many vegetarian options and easily shareable. In addition, excellent wine Middle Eastern selection. Such a fun experience especially for larger groups. The appetizers were definitely the best dishes. The pastrami and sausage dishes were not for my taste but others at my table really enjoyed them. Still dreaming about the creamy hummus and large, warm fluffy pitas bigger than my face. Definitely recommend and want to come back! read more

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The food was okay. I'm giving it a 4 star for that. I ordered the BRISKET HUMMUS, which was your regular hummus mixed with seasoned fatty and lean brisket. The PITA that came with it was one of the best I've had. The salads were pretty good too. As many reviewers have said before salads are included in the meal. I ordered then lRAQI KUBEH HALAB, and was not the biggest fan. I had been told to order falafel but I took a chance and it was a miss. The PASTRAMI was good but the salad was way too vinegary that came with it. The desert was my favorite- MERINGUE. I have to be honest- the service was subpar for a Michelin star restaurant. I hope to receive better service should I choose to dine here again. read more

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So so good!! Made reservations far in advance, before the Michelin star was announced I believe, and it was popping on a weds night. Food - 5/5 - an amazing assortment of creative, Mediterranean and middle eastern flavors. All hummus's were creamy and delicious, the table's favorite was the one with way too much olive oil. Pita was fluffy and amazing - some of the best I've ever had. Other highlights included the cucumber salad (not vegetarian, but the crispy chicken skins were a welcome addition!), asparagus, and labneh. Falafel was so moist (sorry!) and may be the best ever. Mains - lamb was delectable and covered in a pita, pastrami was well balanced yet decadent, and turkey shwarma was surprisingly fresh. Desserts - coffee ice cream was to die for. Ambiance - we had a great corner booth to admire everything, clean, crisp decor with blues and lovely accents. Airy and bustling but not too loud. Perfection! Service - a bit slow, but we were gonna roll out of there with all the food, so probably good they were so intentional with the pacing. Overall very nice and attentive. read more

Galit - Hummus trio - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Great value - $98 for a 5 course Michelin starred meal where I came out completely stuffed (especially because there were 3 of us and we got more hummus and more dessert per person). Like I was getting full before the over coal entrees even came out. Thought the beginning of the meal shone whereas I was less impressed by the main entrees but def would go back. - Tehina hummus - very good! Solid classic hummus - Bubbe's Brisket hummus - my favorite dish of the night. It was sooo delicious, unique taste. - Of all the Salitim, I liked the Labneh best but they were all good - the pita that comes with the dips and salitim is really good - Carrots - I really liked this dish! Nice different textures - Iraqi Kubbeh Halab - well seasoned, not greasy, very flavorful - Sunchokes - were trying to be more adventurous but turns out we dont really like sunchokes. The flavors were murky/not distinguished. Probably the least favorite dish - Smoked turkey shawarma - the turkey had a nice flavor but it was kind of dry. However the sweet potato that came with it was excellent - Walleye - I was underwhelmed, think it wasn't that flavorful and my piece was a bit over done but my boyfriend loved his piece - Mushroom tagine - if you like these specific types of mushrooms then go for it but i don't love these and I didn't think this really worked - White chocolate cremeux - fun little deconstructed dish, very tasty - Phyllo pie - really great bite but by the end I was so full and then it gets incredibly sweet. But if you like that kind of dessert, then it's perf One other side note is that my shirt smelled very much like food after we left but it was worth it! read more

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I really did love the food here. Being Middle Eastern, the flavors really transporter me back to my homeland. I enjoyed the Masabacha, maqluba, and striped bass a lot! The setting is perfect for a date night or a group of friends. Service was good as well. read more

Been on a Michelin-star crusade primarily centered around the NYC area but I tried Galit while I was in town visiting and it's one of the best Mediterranean restaurants I've been to in a long time. Great service, ambiance, insane portions, and most importantly delicious and non-pretentious food. Definitely earns it star! read more

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The hype is real - make a reservation! What a treat this place is - from their service to their food. We got here a little earlier than our reservation time so we were able to snag a couple seats and a drink at the bar. It has an old school/hipster feel but really professional. Big fan. Where do I start with the food, my god!! Shakshuka - a must! A world of cumin-y greatness and just the right amount of spices/heat level. They give you a couple laffas (you can request more) and you dig in using that warm doughy vessel. It's perfect. I wanted it so badly again, I tried to mimick it at home. Their mezza app - WOW! I was surprised because my favorite ended up being some sort of tomato-like paste. All of it was perfect. Short rib hummus - coming from a middle eastern background, I have never tasted something so smooth in my life. I wanted to eat at least two so I could put it on everything else. The only thing I would pass on was their chocolate cake. It was too intense with cardamom. I just wanted OG chocolate cake. My boyfriend who typically isnt a big tomato fan is still raving about this place. Can't wait to visit again. read more

If I could give zero stars, I would. The hummus was the most amazing thing I've ever eaten but I'm not spending $350 for hummus. I ordered my entree, the lamb kebabs. They were so salty, it was inedible. The potatoes were mush. The waiter took our order but since we didn't see him again til the check, I sent my uneaten entree back and I told the busboy it was inedible. He said "I'll let the chef know" and perhaps he did perhaps he didn't I don't know, but I got no offer to replace my food no offer to provide me another entree or even credit the check. I paid for but never revived and entree. We ran into the owner on our way out, he said 'l hope you enjoyed yourself". To which I responded "no, we did not" but clearly he asked a rhetorical question because he didn't react to my answer. I won't go back it's a shame I really wanted to enjoy an evening out read more

@galit_restaurant was just amazing. They have earned their @michelinguide star!! The service was kind and attentive. The environment is welcoming, with an open kitchen. The food has refined flavors that make you keep wanting to come back for more. The menu is set up for a couple to pick a hummus, salatims (spread/salads), 2 mezze (side), 2 entrees, and a dessert. However you can add more of anything if you want. We added 2 extra mezze. The hummus is so so so smooth. I have never had hummus this smooth with great chickpea/tahini flavor. The labneh with the homemade pita, might have been my favorite bite of the night. Then the next course came and we were blown away again. The carrots and the Iraqi Kubbeh Halab are a must. The carrots have crusted spices on top that highlight the sweetness of the carrots. The saffron crust and the lamb in the kubbeh - yes. Finishing with pastrami and smoked turkey shawarma and Turkish coffee iced cream. We loved dinner so much that we are making our next reservations!! read more

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I am just going to start by talking about everything I didn't like and why I won't be back because you can read other reviews where people gush over this place. 1. You have to give a credit card when reserving a table, then they confirm your reservation repeatedly via text and then they send you a reminder. Stop bothering me. It's over the top and really precious. 2. Forcing me into an $84 four course meal including a dessert (a lot of people are skipping this these days) isn't ok for this cuisine. By the way, the best Israeli restaurant in the country (can't say because Yelp doesn't like it) is 1/2 the money and Ala carte and the food is better. It's rich food and a lot of it. 3. You force us to share a couple of the courses but then give us an odd number of things on the plate. The worst was the brisket hummus. 3 tiny little pieces of brisket on a big sea of hummus. I get how odd numbers look better on a plate but if you're forcing us to share it then you have to give us 4 pieces. It's a ridiculously small amount of brisket. Also 1 piece of cauliflower in the pickle plate etc etc. It's $220 with tax and tip. It's too much. The turkey shwarma was inspired the salatim a snooze except for the onions. It varied but overall was very good with super food quality especially the olive oil. I liked the fava bean dish very much. Super creative and chefy. These are the few dishes that stop me from leaving them 3 stars. Give me a 3-course option without the dessert for less money and I might come back. read more

Absolutely delicious! So many amazing flavors and the start was beyond excellent!!! I would highly recommend this restaurant!

Galit was pretty good! Service was great and the ambience is cool. I recommend it. (I went pre-Covid a long time ago but procrastinated the review) I really liked the nan and the dips, all very tasty and good - great way to start the meal. The falafel is good. Carrot was decent, maybe next time I'll skip the carrots and try something else though. The fried Tunisian fish sauces were good. I recommend the olive oil cake for dessert though! Was great! Overall, definitely great place and their pick-up is great. Let's make sure to support our local restaurants and especially Galit because it is a fabulous restaurant in Lincoln Park and I hope they will be able to delight customers for a long time! read more

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This restaurant recently received a Michelin star. I've been to many Michelin star restaurants and while this was a more affordable Michelin star restaurant... for the restaurant experience and food, it still felt overpriced. I don't have confidence that this place will maintain it's current Michelin star. Everything about the restaurant was pretty average. Service was just "ok". Food was a little above average / good but didn't have any wow factors. Overall restaurant atmosphere was "ok". It's unlikely I'll ever come back when I think of everything all included. It was weird that they added in an additional 5% insurance charge. Normally if you want to provide your employees with insurance just pay for insurance for them and up the food costs to compensate. These extra charges just are weird. This restaurant isn't terrible but it was just not impressive in any area. Given the food quality, service, and atmosphere $200+ price tag for 2 people was too expensive. So many better options out there for amazing Mediterranean! read more

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Yum yum yum - only good things to say!! Beautiful ambiance and restaurant - rather sneakily hidden next to a cvs and across from a concert venue. But so classy inside. Amazing service (was celebrating a special event and they gave us a hand signed card and complementary champagne to celebrate!). And DELICIOUS FOOD. I got the mezcal drink and my friend got the cucumber. Both were very flavorful and well made. Definitely would get again. Restaurant week menu is SO vegetarian friendly. The appetizers were super fluffy warm pita with hummus, pickles, this delicious jam, and labneh. Then the next course we got falafel that were huge and perfectly crispy. Then one main is a stuffed cabbage and one is turkey. I only had the cabbage which was far far more flavorful and delicious than I thought it would be - absolutely no complaints. And my friend loved the turkey and said it was so much better than any thanksgiving turkey lol. And then the dessert was saffron rice pudding which as AMAZING. Will be back! read more

Galit - Labneh Pickles Masabacha and Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I've been to other Michelin star restaurants. Some of the best Middle Eastern and Israeli food I have had! Lots of options and very affordable compared to other Michelin star restaurants. Nothing out of the ordinary, so a very comfortable dining experience all around. I left very full from their $69 full course and I am a 205lb+ man. Simple Middle Eastern staples across the menu. Pita is made to order in a hearth oven. Very affordable. Hip place that's great for sharing food in a group or on a date. You will leave full. Impressive wine selections, especially from the Middle East. Not super creative, but nothing wrong with simple done well. The Pastrami and the Carrot Cake is to die for! read more

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Celebrated my birthday at Galit and it was amazing. We loved all the four courses. Our favorite was the chocolate dessert which rounded up an amazing meal. Special mention for the Walleye, the flavors reminded me of home. We will definitely return again when they refresh the menu to try different things. read more

This was a birthday celebration for 2; one turned 64 the other 25. We love exploring GOOD food. When you walk in the environment is casual and nice. We paid in advance for a tasting menu. So why were we seated at possibly the worst table in the place. We were a foot from the waiters station. Our server wasn't bad but i didnt feel special at all. I felt like he was just running thru the menu choices and quickly.he was just "regular glue" And i want "glitter glue". So he set the tone for our food experience. Now the woman that brought out the food had a different and better energy. I asked questions just to keep feeling her energy. Let me break and talk about the food: i ordered the additional cost; lamb chops. They were large, perfect temp but the flavors (spices) were just there. It was served with a small section of an eggplant. This was good but it didnt seem to fit with the dish. The spices didnt compliment the other dish. The food overall was good but i didnt taste Michelin quality. OHHHH the pita bread was wonderful. When we asked to have the bread and condiments to go he gave us the half eaten bread . I think he could have given us fresh bread. It felt like the waiter warmed up when he realized i was ordering anything without looking at the price. The white wines were wonderful (he suggested them). My friend really liked the dessert. As i think about it individually the dishes were good but they didn't compliment each other. The flow seemed disjointed. The tips are included and it is a hefty percentage. My bill for 1 person and the tasting menu was $283.32. I will not be returning or recommending. read more

We had such an unbelievably evening at Galit with our party of seven - good food, great wine, spectacular service. Some of us are vegetarian and others are not, and the restaurant accommodated all our needs with grace. The hummus and falafel were out of this world. Our friends had the trout which looked so fresh and tasty. We had the cabbage stuffed with oyster mushrooms which were scrumptious. The many desserts were just delicious. The attitude of the servers made us feel very welcome and appreciated. We must return. read more

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Wonderful dining experience- every dish was delicious. Some went traditional and some went modern And both nicely done. Some of my favorites- brisket hummus, falafel (nice and crispy), Salatin (all the veggies and pickles are great but from there my favorite was the Ezme and Onions together on the pita bread). The PITA bread. Just keep asking for more. Iraqi Kubbeh was so good- fried so well and the lamb inside was delicious. Beets (on top of black garlic dill tahina sauce- so smooth and well balanced). Last but not least- dessert. If you only have room for one then go with their Phyllo pie with apples (our waiter said it best- it's as if baklava had a baby with an apple pie). If you have room for two desserts then please try their rice pudding. I don't like rice pudding and I am telling you to get their rice pudding. I didn't realize what good rice pudding tasted like. read more

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We ate here for dinner during a work trip, and the ambiance was great for a casual team bonding. So much flavor and quality packed in small plates. My favorites were the creamy hummus and the falafel. read more

Galit - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I'm bummed to say, I wasn't impressed. I'd been wanting to try this place FOREVER, and finally pulled the trigger to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Service was extremely slow and didn't start off well. The food we ordered was just okay. Nothing that will provoke me to return or encourage others to come here, sadly. We did enjoy sitting at the kitchen counter getting to watch the chefs hard at work. They are hustling back there! read more

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100% go here! The falafel and hummus and bread are super super yummy. I also wouldn't usually order stuffed cabbage but was pleasantly surprised at how they've perfected this dish. Their team is also great to work with for catering and special events! read more

Galit - Catered dinner for group event! Balkan Stuffed Cabbage, falafel, hummus and pita with cookie - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The newly minted 1 MICHELIN STAR Galit is worth every single star. Offering a 4 course $68 tasting menu, with multiple options for each course, the menu is sure to keep everyone happy...vegetarians included! The service was attentive and informative which was great as we tried to navigate through the various courses with two couples (including a vegetarian) at the table. The courses were sort of intermingled, but it didn't feel rushed, which I had heard before I came, so no concern from me on that front. The food just kept coming...none of us left hungry....and they give you a set of take-home cookies to enjoy at a later time. In terms of the quality/taste of the food, everything was delicious. The highlights for me were probably the carrots and the falafel, which was super crispy, but not dry on the inside as often happens with falafel....O, the Smoked Turkey Schwarma, from the "over the coals" portion of the menu was also phenomenal, great smoky taste and cooked to perfection (again, not dry as often happens with Turkey). Given the newly minted 1 Michelin Star status, it's quite hard to get in here, so make sure you mark down when reservations open up and make it as soon as they open. read more

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Love love love! I was first introduced to Chef Engel through an event that Stephanie Izard held at Little Goat - and quite honestly, his hummus was my favorite dish on the menu. I knew I had to visit Galit after eating that hummus. Well I finally was able to visit Galit tonight and let me tell you, it did NOT disappoint. Bubbe's Brisket Hummus - smooth, yet complex flavor profile. The best hummus I've ever had, honestly. The smokey cinnamon, brisket, braised carrots and smooth as butter hummus - I can't get enough. The remainder of the meal was just as flavorful! The falafel was light, airy, rich, and herbaceous. We also did the beets, wood-roasted cabbage, smoked turkey shawarma, and phyllo pie read more

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Right before the pandemic hit, my wife and I were in Israel. It was one of our favorite vacation / trips ever! The location, history, architecture, mythology, spirituality, and, of course, the food just astonished us. Middle Eastern food is our absolute favorite ethnic cuisine, and we've never had it better than in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem; that is, until tonight. Galit did this gastronomy justice. Not only that, it fared well with some of the heavy weights in Israel. This was something we thought we would never see. So that's my first compliment! Galit is a big restaurant (in every way) tucked away on Lincoln Blvd. in, of course, Lincoln Park. It is bright, airy, with an open kitchen and packed with people dining in what I'm going to call a Zen environment. I mean, there was so much going on here, but without the clamor or hustle or confusion or hubbub. Galit found some way to control the chaos. That's my second compliment. Their menu / food is this lovely, well thought out Prix Fixe four course dinner that gives you so many tantalizing options it could actually spin you. But, you don't get spun because you can't make a bad choice! I found that smart and clever, and that's my third compliment. The service will be my fourth and final compliment. It was stellar. This young, smart, and obviously well trained crew guide you through their menu, wine list, and idiosyncrasies this restaurant possesses. It's a thrilling excursion that we both loved. I would usually list what we ordered in this review, but I think you could imagine that it was all excellent! I will shout out their hummus, though; it was as good as the hummus we had at Hummus Abu Hassan in Jaffa, Israel - and that's immeasurable. Oh, and of course, "We'll be back!" read more

Every dish was superb. I can't recommend just a few so my recommendation is just get it all. Best to enjoy family style so if you can get a reservation for a larger crew you can try more things on the menu! Place is bright, cute and intimate. The thing I loved most is it's a Michelin star restaurant without the pretentious vibe. read more

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TL;DR - It's amazing, You definitely need to try this place. My partner and I spent a long time planning out our itinerary for what we would do in Chicago as we are from south Florida. The day we were set to eat here at Galit, everything went wrong. My partner was so upset that he had pretty much given up on the day. I decided to make a note of it in my reservation and everyone in Galit took a moment to come by and chat with us. In essence, just that small kindness really changed our entire day. We sat at the kitchen counter and it was such a great spot to sit. To watch how everyone works together to bring out these dishes was incredible to witness. We had the brisket hummus, amazing. I ordered the saffron crust lamb, amazing. My partner ordered the falafel, amazing. I ordered the other lamb dish for the next choice, amazing. My partner ordered the pastrami, amazing. We added a tomato dish, phenomenal. It was actually my favorite dish if you could believe that. We then had two desserts because we were gluttonous at this point. Both absolutely delicious as well. We both ordered the wine pairings for the meals. It was definitely different. I'm trying to study wine and have most of my experience in california wines. Being able to try Middle Eastern wines was very impressive. With the check they gifted us a nice note and cookies with special spices in it. Our dog got into our luggage and deemed it his own so we might have cried a little over not being able to enjoy those. But hey, my dog had michelin star cookies! (That punk). I can't remember the name of our server and I feel so bad about that but she was amazing. She was patient with us and made sure to answer every single question. Even when she didn't know the answer, she would make sure to go ask and find the answer for us. We want to say thank you to her, Scott, Andres, Hannah, and to the heart of house. You all were a part of a beautiful experience for us and we are eternally grateful. read more

Honestly, top 2-3 restaurants I've been to in Chicago. Staff was very friendly and open, and very good at explaining the meals and the wine. We were a table of 6, and thus were able to try most of the menu. All of the hummus was great, but the Brisket was particularly delicious. I had never tried foie gras, and it was AMAZING. For the dessert, I would recommend the peaches. Overall-- definitely a must-try. read more

Galit - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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What a phenomenal meal! My wife and I celebrated our 19th anniversary at Galit and we were not disappointed. The food was beautifully presented and the flavor was not any less impressive. Starting with the service, we were treated super well. We had reserved a spot at the Kitchen Counter which provided like a show as we watched the kitchen work to put all the meals together. If you like cooking, I would really recommend sitting at the Kitchen Counter because you will get to watch a Michelin Star staff in full swing! Since we were celebrating our anniversary, they kindly provided us a champagne toast, and card signed by the staff, and some delicious cookies. I also really appreciated that every so often they would come by and wipe down the table for us, which is important especially after eating the hummus. Now on to their food: We started out with the Tehina and Salatim which was not just regular humus with sides. The hummus comes with a healthy addition of high quality olive oil and makes for a creamy and flavorful dip. The pita... oh the pita... was hot and fresh, bursting with steam when opened. That was just the starter. We then moved Mezze (2nd course) where we chose the Falafel and the Iraqi Kubbeh Halab. My wife said that the falafal was the best she ever had. The golden raisan and almond spread served with the Kubbeh made every bit savory and just a little bit sweet. After that (at which point my wife was already pretty full) we had the Over Coal. My wife ordered Striped Bass and I ordered the Pastrami. The bass was delicious... flaky and perfectly cooked, and the spinach on the plate actually ended up being my wife's favorite part. But the pastrami... I have not had a plate with such well married flavors in a long time. The plate comes with radicchio salad with a caeser dressing that has been leveled up with Urfa Chiles. It had a smoky and tangy flavor with just a little bit of spice. A couple dollops of this dressing were also placed on the side. The malawach (a crispy, flaky jewish pancake) was warm and buttery and the pastrami was expertly cooked and beautifully displayed in bit size pieces. Combining each of these components in one bit created an explosion of flavor that ranged from garlicky, smoky, sweet, and all around delicious. This was the dish my wife and I loved the most out of the entire meal. We ended our adventure the Pretty Cool Krembo which was super delicious and a perfect end to the meal. We enjoyed every aspect of our experience at Galit. And as far as value goes, we paid $78 per person, which I found to be more than reasonable for everything you get and the quality of the food. We would, without a doubt, visit Galit again! read more

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We celebrated my birthday at Galit. From reservation through dinner the staff was helpful. They were accommodating to allergies. Each course was delicious. We particularly loved Bubbe's Brisket Hummus, the mushroom tagine, walleye and turkey shawarma. A birthday card, signed by the staff was a nice, unexpected, touch. read more

Amazing food and drinks! Service was amazing. Cozy and casual ambiance. Pita and hummus was the best I've had. This place is worth the hype. read more

Galit - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Tremendous meal from start to finish. Everything from the appetizers to the main dishes we fantastic love that it's a fixed menu with options for each category. The quality of each dish is outstanding and the presentation is beautiful. The staff is helpful and professional. The wines are great as well and fairly priced. Love the opportunity to enjoy this wonderful restaurant. read more

Galit - Labene cheesecake - Mediterranean Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Galit recently earned its first Michelin star and it's so well deserved! This operates as a 4 course choose your own adventure meal and each course was so good. The pita and hummus here is amazing, definitely recommend the brisket hummus. Definitely my favorite hummus in the city! We also got the falafel and carrots, pastrami and turkey shwarma. All were delicious. read more

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Galit is what I hope the future of fine dining looks like: a delicious and genuinely fun experience. It just feels like everybody from the servers to the somm to the chefs are just psyched to share awesome food and wine with you, and anything you're curious about they are happy to teach you more about. The food is unbelievably delicious, thoughtful, plentiful, beautiful, and well-balanced. It's amazing to see seemingly simple foods like pita and hummus cooked so perfectly that they feel as luxurious as the lobster or caviar on the menu. Some other big highlights were the kubbeh, the cucumber/melon dish, the pastrami, and the lamb kebab. For wine lovers, it's an enormous treat because they serve a list of almost entirely middle-eastern wines with grape varietals and wine regions that most people have never tried like Lebanon or Armenia. For the quality/rarity of the wine they are serving, it's also an incredible value, since a lot of these bottles aren't available anywhere else in the state. *Full disclosure: I work at restaurant in another state and spent some time learning from the Galit team as a kind of sabbatical. I can honestly say that I have never in my life seen a restaurant team treated so well both in material ways like benefits (healthcare, retirement matching, paid time off, etc.) but also in interpersonal ways (celebrating each others' successes, regular professional development opportunities, open and transparent management, etc.). If you're wondering where that 20% service charge goes, it's to make a restaurant that is genuinely good for everybody who works there, and for me that is way more impressive and important than a Michelin star. read more

I can not say it loud enough- if you love bold and spiced dishes this is the place for you! I did the 4 course meal and it was AMAZING. The waitress (Misty) was super helpful and explained everything on the menu and also gave edits for my sister who is dairy and gluten free. If you want to taste delicious food that exceeds your expectations this is place to go. If I could rate it 10 I would. It was a little pricey but SO worth it. I will be dreaming of the Lobster dish! read more

Food is excellent! Service was pretty good, I enjoyed how the server explained how the menu worked to everyone so we understood what was going on. Tried a variety if item my favorite was prob the spread of appetizers we got. We had a vegetarian with us and it was easy for her to get food as well as everyone else. It is pricey but I would go back! read more

This is a delicious middle eastern restaurant with a James Beard award winning chef & co-owner Zachary Engel! The presentation was gorgeous & you will not go home hungry! Their stone oven pita bread is to die for! read more

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