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Kashkaval Garden

4.2 (770 reviews)
Open • 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)

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Angela P.

I was craving fondue and there is a fondue spot that is participated in restaurant week! Talk about score! Unfortunately, the restaurant week lunch menu is not offered on Sunday. And because I was looking forward to fondue that day, we decided to go with the regular menu. The base fondue was $24/pp which I think was really reasonable. We ordered: ~ Cheddar & Cider fondue - Cheddar, cider, onion jam (the flavors really complimented well. The cider gave it a nice sweetness to the cheese. I can eat the cheese all day) The fondue was served in a cast iron pot and you get baguette for the dipping. You can pay more for additional add ons but we decided to just stick with the baguette. ~ Two Skewers Plate (Kofte Colorado lamb, herbs, spices & Chicken yogurt, red pepper, herbs, spices) Served with house-made harissa and tzatziki, and a choice of mushroom bulgur or squash caponata. ( We were informed if you don't like olives go with the mushroom bulgur, which we did). Initially I was worried the chicken skewers would be too dry ( as that is the case for a lot of places) but no, the chicken wasn't dry and it was well seasoned. I'm happy that I went. It's a cute little date spot to do fondue.

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Cole D.

What a lovely night in Europe, it felt like! We came in for more of a Mediterranean vibe and walked away, feeling like we were in the Swiss Alps. The fondue was exceptional. We got the seasonal cheddar which has cheddar cheese cider and onion jam. It was delectable. The bread baguette was tasty too. Not too stale. For two people we added on the charcuterie, sausages and grapes. But it was so much food already. We really didn't need it. But they were tasty and well cooked. We also got the kale salad with an added chicken skewer. We also feel we didn't need the skewer. The kale was delicious and so was the cheese. Excellent service. Nice interior wood.

Truffle fondue
Clara S.

Walked in for fondue on a cold, rainy evening and omg this is a gem of a place!! Service was amazing--- the manager was super fun and friendly. Ambiance was very cozy-- it almost felt like we were in a small chalet eating fondue! - Dip set (hummus, tzatziki, baba ganoush, butter squash): 100/10 (great hot pita bread + fantastic dips! I especially adoredddd the tzatziki and butter squash) - Truffle fondue: 100/10 (really great fondue-- you can really taste the truffle flavor. We added on the sausages and veggie platter) I'll definitely be back when I'm craving fondue!

Tapas and Meze ($24) - Any 4
Ameya B.

Quiet Sunday brunch with friends and family and this place was not that busy, exactly what we wanted. While their cocktail and beer list was impressive, the draught beer failed to impress with a rather flat finish. Service felt slower, but that gave us the extra time to socialize! Their soup of the day was perfect for our little one, and the tapas & meze were perfect for our table. Nothing that stood out as such, but overall pretty good taste profile. We ordered a few things to share, including Heirloom Tomato Salad ($16), Organic Kale ($16) with King Oyster Mushroom ($10) which was pretty bland. The Shakshuka ($18) looked pretty good though and was polished by our table. The Two Skewers Plate ($24) were ordered were Chicken and Falafel - my hunt for the perfect Falafel still continues (with Naya Express as the unbeaten champion when it comes to Falafel) Fantastic experience overall, and will visit again possibly for brunch!

Shakshouka (front), artichoke strata (back)
Anna D.

Came here for brunch on a Saturday and was glad I had made a reservation. My friend and I enjoyed our food and the service was friendly and quick. The ambiance was cozy inside and there were some outdoor tables for when weather is nicer. My shakshouka was just ok and was pretty soupy with pouched eggs on top and not eggs that had been pouched in the sauce. Also was a little disappointed it didn't come with bread or pita and instead some potatoes that were oily. My friend really enjoyed her artichoke strata. We both like the appetizer we ordered mini boreks. Overall, I'd recommend this place but skip the shakshouka.

Chocolate fondue
Jillian B.

Came on a chilly winter day to get our fix of fondue, and Kashkaval was the perfect spot! We opted for the $99 meal for two which came with a bottle of wine, an appetizer, fondue, and a choice of dessert. The fondue was so flavorful and bread paired well, we also opted to get the charcuterie to dip in, since it only came with bread. Dessert was an option of 3, and we chose to really dive into the fondue theme by getting the chocolate fondue too. We felt it was a good value for the price!

Two Skewer Platter. $24 or rather $30 with the salmon. Kofte was dry. Grape leaves were burnt but the salmon was fine. Not worth it at all
Glenn C.

This is a "healthy" Mediterranean spot that has been around for a while though it took me a while to show up because I'm not the hugest fan of fondue. The inside felt rustic and the staff was nice. I don't believe I had a drink. For a tl;dr version, the skewers weren't good so stick with the fondue and maybe get a dip or something. I went with the two skewer plate which is normally $24 but was an extra $6 as I got a specialty skewer which came with harissa and tzatziki and a choice of mushroom bulgur or seasonal caponata though they were able to split the two which was nice. My classic choice was the Kofte listed as Colorado lamb with herbs and spices while my specialty skewer was the Marinated Salmon wrapped in grape leaves. The former kofte was okay being pretty flavorful but was overall just a bit dry with the dips being quite necessary to help with the dryness. The salmon was a bit sour being presumably flavored from the grape leaves which were a bit burnt. It was better than the kofte but not by enough that I would recommend it. For the dips, they were alright. The harissa was a tad watery/less spicy than I would like. The tzatziki was standard but standard is better than worse than normal so it was preferred. Speaking of watery, the seasonal caponata was which was presumably from the tomatoes but it had some flavor at least. The mushroom bulgur was alright with not many mushrooms but the texture was decent. Combining everything, it just wasn't a particularly good dish. The portion size was a tad small for the price point, the flavors weren't particularly good even compared to cheaper Mediterranean or Middle Eastern spots, and some stuff was watery. It just wasn't worth it. For other mains, many people got skewers (someone liked the King Oyster Mushroom and someone else liked the Grilled Octopus) and I tried a bit of the Kashkaval Fondue which is $24 without anything to dip in outside of a baguette which was better flavored than the skewers so I guess stick with that and get the assorted veggies or some other dip. Speaking of fondue, the best thing was the dessert which someone else ordered which was the Chocolate Tahini Swirl Fondue for $15 which came with pretzels, apricots, apple, and chocolate chip cookies for dipping. The tahini/sesame flavor was a tad light but I was happy that the chocolate was dark and barely sweetened as it would have been overkill with some of the stuff to dip inside. This was good. While I liked the atmosphere and the staff was nice, I wasn't a huge fan of the food. The skewer plate just wasn't good by comparisons to the fondue not even including the price point. I wouldn't go back.

Kashkaval Fondue, in action
Adam B.

For so many years this has been my go to place for a post-opera fondue. It's great if you want something delicious, but don't want something as a heavy as a full on meal. Plus perfectly conducive to wine and chatting. Kashkaval Fondue: While I love the traditional Swiss fondue, I can pretty much get that everywhere fondue is served (or make it at home too). So I go for their eponymous kashkaval cheese. It's got a unique tangier flavor than the cheese version. Ample bread is served, so you won't run out of carbs to soak up all this delicious melted cheese. Charcuterie: It's not a typical charcuterie platter you might imagine, but essentially a bunch of grilled up smoked sausage chunks. And that's actually perfect for dipping into all that cheese. Add even more protein to the protein sauce. I love how the sausage have a bunch of nice spices in them, for extra layers of flavor.

Rose L.

Always a good meal with great menu to choose from. Good with friends, family, whoever. Just a great place for over two decades!!

Fondue ($24)
Li W.

My friend and I came for a dinner on a Friday night. My friend made a reservation, which was a good call because the tables do fill up pretty quickly by 6:30/7pmish, but they also have bar seating (presumably for walkins). We shared a classic cheese fondue, the Gruyère cheese was delicious and tasted real and sophisticated. I also ordered an Organic Kale salad, which came with a lemon vinaigrette, dried figs, walnuts and pecorino cheese. The portion was very large and filling. Overall we enjoyed our dinner, the ambiance was nice too. Taking off one star just because the food wasn't amazing for the price, I wasn't like wowed.

Sam S.

I came here last night and we decided to go for the $99 Prix Fixe for two. The server was very friendly and considerate, asking us at the start of our meal if we had any time constraints such as a show afterwards, which we did; we had about an hour til we needed to leave, so he said he would talk to the kitchen to make sure things came out fast. The KG Tasting board had a nice variety of tasty items; I actually liked the peppadews more than I expected to and the warm pita was delicious with the hummus. The kale salad was also quite tasty and very large with a nice variety of walnuts, shaved pecorino, and dried figs. We got the Chenin Blanc wine which was very light and refreshing and paired nicely with everything, especially the main course: the fondue! Our server recommended the Kashkaval cheese since we're not huge fans of pungent cheeses. It was flavorful and a fun experience dipping the baguette pieces in the pot. Lastly, we got the baklava which had a nice flaky top. Overall, the food was pretty good, the value of the set menu was great, and the service was phenomenal; even the other server would check in on us and everyone brought a cheerful mood, which really made it a delightful experience to dine here.

Homemade Baklava
Rajiv K.

David B was an outstanding server. Very friendly and helped make this experience better. Food was pretty good! I enjoyed both the lamb and chicken kebob. The tomato and squash side was good. As well as the walnut pepper starter. Bread came out nice and warm. Also enjoyed the baklava. As for ambiance it was nice enough. Not over the top or super casual. Somewhere in between. You could probably dress up or down here. It wasn't too busy Saturday night.

Classic Fondue and Cheddar & Cider Fondue w/ assorted Veg & Fruit, and Roasted Potatoes. Also 2 Grilled Skewers (2 chicken and 2 lamb)
Gia H.

The cheese was delicious, perfectly stinky and not too salty. The Veg was not that fresh, I saw brown spots on the cauliflower and the broccoli looked like it hadn't been washed. The grapes with cheese were an interesting combination and I was pleasantly surprised. For the grilled skewers, stick with the chicken. The lamb skewer was dry and tough. The side dishes with the skewers were not very good. Ambiance was cute. I went with 3 others and found that it was challenging to speak with those seated across the table and ended up speaking mostly with my friend directly next to me. Service was fine.

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One of my favorite spots for dinner. Amazing food, good service, wonderful ambiance. A neighborhood gem! And they deliver, too!

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Absolutely delicious! What a deal you get with the price fixe menu! All around wonderful first meal in new york.

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Is this a comfortable place to dine solo?

I can't imagine why not. You can eat at the bar if you like. Deep counter with plenty of room.

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Hi Nes... Monday to Friday, noon to 3pm

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