Delicious food! Generous portions & wonderfully thoughtful waitstaff. We plan to come back and…read morewould highly recommend. Fun to try a new type of food! Lamb platter was fall off the bone.

2026 April 6: 1) mixed grill 2) grilled chicken 3) Arabian salad 4) foul ( bean tomato soup ) 5)…read morehummus 6) yoghurt with cucumber. Both the grilled entrees are excellent and the foul is very tasty. The Arabian salad is different in that it comes with mainly carrots rather than tomatoes. The bread was large and came in a colorful plate. Parking was street parking only and we were lucky to get a spot.

COME HUNGRY! I came here to celebrate my brother-in-law's birthday with my husband's family…read morerecently. There were 6 of us and we split the Efsane Family Special for 4 people and added lamb chops thinking we wouldn't have enough food lol the special also came with dessert but my sister-in-law also ordered a rice pudding. The 6 of us could've easily had the family special for 4 without ordering anything else - there was so much food and we had leftovers to take home!! For context, we all eat a LOT so to say we had leftovers is saying a lot! Quantity aside, the food itself was delicious. The bread is served fresh and steaming hot, the dips are delicious and flavorful, meat is seasoned and cooked perfectly (the chicken shish and lamb adana are my favorites), and the bitter black tea and sweet baklava are a perfect way to end the meal. I left there stuffed and so happy! The staff was also very friendly and attentive. I'll definitely be back!

I just moved from Montclair, which is very near the famous middle eastern food scene in Paterson,…read moreNJ. I was very worried that, after the move, I would not be able to find middle eastern food that would compare. However, I was wrong, and Esfane definitely satisfied my craving! I was in the mood for a light lunch, so I ordered the Shepard's Salad, the Baba Ghannouj, and the Lentil Soup. The Baba Ghannouj was excellent and came with lots of pita bread. It could've been a little smokier for my taste, but overall I got a huge serving and it was very creamy and flavorful. The Sheppard's salad was similarly huge and delicious. The lentil soup tasted home-made and was so comforting to dip all of my extra bread in. At the end of lunch, I was also served some complimentary tea, which definiitely was the icing on the cake to this exceptional experience. Overall, I was extremely satisfied by the quality of the food, but also by the amount. The service was similarly excellent. My water was constantly filled and the waiters checked on me numerous times to ensure everything was going well. The decorations inside were also exceptional, and the restaurant definitely gives high-class date night vibes. I could totally see coming back for a date night with my husband. I think the only downside is that I didn't find the food to be QUITE as good as some Paterson joints like Al Basha, and the price felt like it was 1.5x-2x as much. Probably worth it though, because this has got to be one of the better restaurants around in Flanders.

Atik is a cute location for its ambiance and live shows…read more Food: the food is good, tasteful to the pallet and good portion. The food to me is a little above average where it's eatable and will satisfy your appetite. The drinks are really good! Service: the service is top notch. The waiters consistently come around check for needs and refills of drinks. The waiter provide great inside on menu options. Ambiance: the ambiance is open seating on the inside and outside. Great for intimate seating as well as group dinners. My overall scoring is 4.4/5.0

Overpriced and overhyped in my opinion. We came here for my sisters birthday and despite having a…read morereservation we still had to wait about 20-30mins to get seated bc our table "wasn't ready" once we were sat the service was super slow and all over the place. We were a table of 8 and drinks came out at random times despite all of us ordering together as well as the appetizers. For my meal I ordered the salmon and it was undercooked and extremely oily, so much so that the skin was soggy and just a mess. Then they try to upsell on everything, coming around the tables asking us if we wanted to pay $10 to break a plate, there was supposed to be a show and that didn't happen, overall, it was overpriced bad food, so much so, I ended up stopping at McDonald's on the way home bc there was no way I was eating that salmon. As for the vibe, everyone was dressed up as if they were going to a super fancy place. I didn't dress up because LOL, it's city island yall....

My fiancé and I were looking for a new spot to dine in for a date. We stumbled across this gorgeous…read morelocation, where we were met with the friendliest staff! They sat us down near the windows and the entire restaurant was so clean and comfortable. The prices were very fair for the amount of food you get. And now that we're on the food, it was absolutely amazing. I mean from the plating and the portions, the flavor was outstanding! You need to visit this place and make it your go to date night restaurant

Disappointing Easter Celebration - Not Worth the 2-Hour Drive…read more My family and I (a party of five, including my elderly mother) visited Plateia GR on Sunday, April 12th at 3 pm for an Easter meal. My niece and two great-grandnieces drove two hours from High Bridge, NJ, just to spend this special day with me and their "Yiayia," but unfortunately, the meal and service did not live up to the occasion. While the atmosphere was lovely - airy and remeniscent of a Greek island - the meal and experience was downhill from there. Upon arrival, we were welcomed by our waiter, Yianni, and seated in the front area by the windows as Voula had promised the day before. Yianni handed us our menus but when I asked for a physical Easter menu, Yianni repeatedly told me to look it up online. Only after I questioned this did he provide two small index cards listing the Easter specials for our party of five. As Greeks, we were all looking forward to the Arni (lamb), but at $40 per plate, it was incredibly disappointing. The meat was mostly bone and extremely chewy - not at all the "slow-cooked" consistency we expected. To make matters worse, the "house salad" listed alongside the Arni (lamb) entree was just a handful of greens on the same plate. At this price point, a separate salad and a cup of Avgolemano soup should have been included. (The Avgolemano soup ordered separately at $10 a bowl {only offered in bowl size} was very tasty and enjoyed by all.) Throughout our meal, Yianni was often nowhere to be found, or seemingly preoccupied with on a tablet at the counter. We had to flag down a very accommodating young lady on staff to address our needs. We were also only served one small platter of pita cut into triangles with a tiny container of tzatseki for five people. When we asked for more, the second plate arrived without any sauce. Following our meal, we weren't even served any Tsoureki (Traditional Greek Easter sweet bread) for dessert as we had expected. I still left a $40 tip (over 18%) out of respect for our shared heritage and the holiday, but after a total bill of $262.11, we left feeling very let down. When family travels that far for a special holiday meal you hope for better. It's unfortunate that a neighborhood spot would offer such poor value and service on such a significant occasion.

Delicious and fresh ingredients! Every bite takes you back to a place you have never been to but…read morefeel at home for. Service was quick and accommodating. They are very helpfully with their menu. If you are ever in Whitestone and are dying for something vegan, don't think twice to come here. You won't regret it!

Constantly seeking shawarma options nearby and haven't been so successful thus far, but this place…read morehit the spot! We got two platters: chicken shawarma and beef kebab. I felt like the chicken was superior but I was really seeking shawarma in general. The price is a little more than I would want ($25 each) but it comes with a LOT. Each platter came with 4 sides each and there are a ton of options so we got: hummus salad (must), turmeric cauliflower (wish there were more of this but it was delicious), chickpea salad, babaganoush, Katan Katan salad, fried eggplants, spicy tomato salad (would have skipped this one). Tahina sauce was standard and Nana sauce was interesting. Can come on rice, salad, or couscous. .The couscous was my favorite. The pitas were a little small but did the job. Would definitely order again.

From start to finish, this restaurant did an incredible job of preparing the food, making us feel…read moreincredibly comfortable, and also giving us a sense of the Albanian culture to the extent that we could establish that over in the Bronx. Our group of six ended up having a little bit of everything from sausage dip and pepper dip to Albanian dumplings to the Mix Grill Platter, and everything that we ordered was delicious. I don't think that we were able to finish everything, and we ended up taking some stuff home. However, it truly felt authentic and It felt real. We also paired that with some Albanian wine, which was delicious as well. it was a very homey location for people to come try some new food and have a hilarious and great time. I'd also be remiss if I don't call out that the bread that they gave was delicious, so light, so airy and that we were begging for more after the first round. They pair so well with the dips that we got and trust that I'll be back for more of that alongside the entire menu.

Cka Ka Qëllu is an Albanian restaurant by Arthur Ave in the Bronx, previously well-known as Bronx's…read moreLittle Italy but in recent years with a more prominent Albanian community. It was my first Albanian dining experience - the restaurant seemed traditionally set up with Albanian decor and (what I'd imagine) music. It was quite easy to get a table for evening dinner though they do take reservations. They have a large dining room in back with numerous tables and decor hung up. The staff were warm, welcoming and quite attentive throughout the meal and helpful for recommendations. The menu offers nice descriptions of dishes and of cultural significance for certain ones as well. I started off with a yogurt dish and bread - the bread seemed fresh out of the oven in being hot and steamy when cracked, revealing a soft interior. The yogurt was light and refreshing and helped balance spices in the mains. For starter I got the Fli- a multilayered pancake slice with layers of crepe that was primarily buttery. It didn't have a strong taste but went nice with yogurt. For the main I got the skenderberg - veal filet mignon stuffed with cheese, a crispy potato exterior wrap and covered in cream paired with potatoes and sliced peppers. This dish was excellent and very filling with strong flavors - tender, juicy meat, creamy hot cheese and cooler vegetables to balance the hot temperature and strong flavors. I was so full I deferred dessert though they have a few options. Overall a great meal with a large menu and great dining experience, I would definitely return! They have a location in Manhattan I haven't checked out, but per the staff that location is basically identical in menu but more expensive.

Fantastic coffee and sweet treats in Jackson Heights!…read more My best friend lives a few blocks from here, and we stopped on a visit up to see him. Coffee was fresh and potent and the cake - OH the cake! It looks plain enough until you take the first bite. Like butter and sugar in a sponge. Freakin' delicious! When in need of coffee or a sweet treat next time I'm in Queens I'm DEFINITELY coming here again!

Had a very reasonably priced ($10), well-cooked, grilled chicken sandwich for lunch. Large sandwich…read morefor the price and on bread that tasted freshly baked. Friendly employees and pleasant interior.

Great food and service. Food is halal. Everything was brought out so quickly. They arrange the…read moretable so beautifully. Food is well seasoned and prepared. I cannot wait to try more the menu and order take out. The inside decor is modern and classy.

O almost forgot to mention, the stuffed graoe leaves are amazing and homemade! THE bread, oh man…read moredont miss ordering that crazy delicious Turkis bread!! I have to say this is the best food in the region, a must try and bring your friends abd family!! You'll never regret it!!! 10/10!!!!

Caters to the Albanian population in this neighborhood. A nice homey ambiance and great Italian and…read moreauthentic Albanian options!

We came on a Friday night, and around dinner time, we were one of three parties at the restaurant…read more I thought that was a little weird. The space is very bright and is playing traditional music and dance on multiple large TV screens. The music that was playing at the restaurant, did not appear to be the same thing that was on the TVs. We liked our food overall, but I'd say the atmosphere lived a little bit to be desired. Plus, it definitely smelled of smoke for most of our meal. If you're going to stick around, get the Cakor sampler and the calamari.

Came here recently and really enjoyed the meal. The pink snapper was incredibly fresh and grilled…read more The seafood pasta was also a highlight--flavorful, well-balanced. Definitely something I'd order again.

We've been here before so came here for lunch while I was in the area. Walked in without a…read morereservation (don't know if they take) and thankfully was seated right away. Service was the highlight for me. The gentleman helping our table was professional, patient, and prompt with our requests. We ordered a variety of different entrees and the calamari to start. I myself for the swordfish steak which was a touch dry to be honest but overall though everything was good. It's a cute spot as I remembered that can get quite busy. We were there for a late lunch on a weekend and it was still quite packed. If you're in the neighborhood and are craving Mediterranean cuisine, I'd recommend.