Not my first time visiting, but as it turns out, this is my first review of Kashkaval Garden. If you don't know it, they're a safe bet in Hell's Kitchen for delicious bites and a laid back catch-up with friends. While there we shared the four selection mezze. How could we not? We went with the Hummus, Beet Skordalla, Olive Tempenade, and Lebneh. We also shared the Halloumi and Falafel. Worth nothing: they don't skimp on their pita - we left fully satiated and with a to go box. They offer a happy hour at the bar (only) on weekdays. read more

Kashkaval Garden - Mezze Platter. - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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I came here for lunch with a couple friends from out of town. We were given window seating, and the space was cozy with pretty lights, brick walls, as well as wood. There was a welcoming ambiance to the place. We shared the Rose Cardamom Pistachio Pastry, and I wish I had gotten one of them with fruit salad and labne. The Rose Cardamom Pistachio Pastry was delicious, layered with delicate mixture of rose and cardamom flavor, and sprinkled with plenty of crushed pistachio. It was sweet, lightly flaky, and slightly crunchy. For my entree, I chose the Truffle Fondue with various types of sausage. The Truffle Fondue was served on top a small flame to keep it warm. It was satisfyingly melty, full of true truffle taste, and quite yummy. It came with pieces of white sourdough bread, which were nicely chewy. The sausage also came with purple grapes, as well as a piece of carrot. Sausage was succulent, juicy, and well seasoned. It was a perfect dipper for the fondue. I would have also liked to have potatoes with it, but each additional ingredient were priced a la carte, so would have to pay more. I wasn't really a fan of that set up and think that each fondue should have included more than just bread. Service was solid. Our waiter was personable and helpful. We were well taken care of throughout. Prices were reasonable, though fondue can get a little up there, depending on what you order with it. I would be open to returning to try the Cheeseburger. read more

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What incredible value! I came with a friend and got the $99 prix fixe for two before going to see a broadway show. From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with nothing but warm hospitality. Our server was incredibly friendly and even asked if we had a show to get to so he could expedite our food. So considerate! The prix fixe was really good value - starter, main, desert AND a bottle of wine for $99! The salad was really tasty, I liked the warm walnuts and the figs added a nice contrast of texture and sweetness. Of the other items in the tasting board, I really enjoyed the Kashkaval cheese. We didn't opt for any add ons/fondue dippers with our fondue, so only had bread. While we did feel full at the end, next time I'd go for an add on for more variety. Highly recommend and can't emphasize the warm hospitality and great service enough. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Kashkaval Garden - Truffle fondue - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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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! read more

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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. read more

Kashkaval Garden - Shakshouka (front), artichoke strata (back) - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

This place was a great find! Tapas and meze plates could be ordered with 4 or 6 dips, and are great to share with the table. We got the four dip - and the beet skordalia stood out. I got the two skewers plate, (which can be mixed & matched) with lamb and chicken. Lamb was delicious! Chicken was good. It's a cozy little place with great vibes! read more

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! read more

Kashkaval Garden - Chocolate fondue - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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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. read more

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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. read more

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The kebabs here are awesome! I especially like the octopus one - very soft and just the perfect level of chew The space is intimate and good for both date nights & meet ups with friends! I've come back a couple of times since moving to the area! read more

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

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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. read more

Kashkaval Garden - Fondue ($24) - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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. read more

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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. read more

Kashkaval Garden - Homemade Baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

This place was such a pleasant surprise! We were welcome by the most friendly and fun host and shown to a very cute table in the back, but just felt so cozy and unique. They have really amazing, hummus and fresh pita bread. Every dish that came out after was just as delicious. Our service was really good. It just seems like the people who worked there really enjoy it. An excellent place for dinner for our last night in NYC. read more

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. read more

Kashkaval Garden - Classic Fondue and Cheddar & Cider Fondue w/ assorted Veg & Fruit, and Roasted Potatoes. Also 2 Grilled Skewers (2 chicken and 2 lamb) - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Excellent customer service and amazing food..what more could you ask for? I also loved the moody atmosphere of the restaurant. It felt comfortable, welcoming, and was a great place to enjoy a meal. We'd definitely return. read more

We tried their $99 prix fix menu ($125 Thu-sun)! It offers 2 appetizers, 1 main course, 1 dessert and an entire wine bottle! We were so full at the end of it. We had a great time, the service was excellent and the vibes were excellent. The place was full even on a Monday night so reservations are highly recommended read more

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The ambiance is quite nice, welcoming and rustic here! There are good vegetarian options. We went with platter, tapas (choice of 6) and garden skewers. The peppadews are amazing!!! So fresh and flavorful - the best! We liked the boreks and stuffed grape leaves as well. The stuffed grape leaves were one of the best I have ever had. The dips in tapas were great too - spinach feta is so fresh! Beetroot dip had a bit of sweetness so it was balancing the other dips. The service is great too! read more

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

Such a unique + cute spot! There aren't many restaurants around the city that specialize in fondue, so its definitely worth the visit for a fun and different meal experience! I made a last minute reservation for a friday night at 730, but we got there a half hour early and they were able to seat us right away which was such a nice surprise! Our waiter was so nice and enthusiastic and really contributed to the great experience we had! He brought us to this really nice cozy back room which made for such an inviting ambience. We ordered the truffle fondue & the classic fondue, along with baquette and crudites to dip into the fondue. We finished every last bit of the fondue and enjoyed every bite. The truffle fondue was definitely our favorite and would recommend for all truffle lovers! I didn't think that this would fill me up for a whole meal, but it actually did! We also both ordered wine, and I loved that they had 3 different serving sizes to choose from; you don't see this very often, and was a nice alternative from having to order 2, especially since the 9 ounce pour was almost equivalent to 2 glasses! Lastly, we ordered the baklava which wasn't my favorite, but I think it was because i was expecting your traditional baklava. Their version was definitely different and was a lot fruitier tasting. read more

Kashkaval Garden - Truffle Fondue (Left) & Classic Fondue (Right) - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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We have such a dearth of fondue restaurants in NYC (I know, right?) that I think people's expectations are just lowered. Kashkaval ain't all that. I'm tired so I'll keep this short. The Truffle Fondue lacked truffle flavor. The Assorted Veg & Fruit plate and Charcuterie plates both came with grapes, which was annoying, and cauliflower/broccoli that was way too big. Plus, the meat selection (roasted kielbasa, loukaniko and soujouk) left a lot to be desired (too similar and chewy). And don't bother with drinks--watered down nonsense. read more

Kashkaval Garden - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Went on a cloud and blistery night and was blown away when I was walked to my table. It was in a lovely corner, all decorated, low lighting and beautiful ambiance. I felt like i was in a ski chalet. Not a large room but our table was situated in the corner where it felt intimate. Ordered a glass of lovely wine and an appetizer sampler. I have to say that we were in heavy debate on whether we should do the fondue instead but then decided we must come back and try the fondue. We ordered the hummus, babaganush, sweet potato hummus and one other. The pita bread was huge and came out warm . So good! We all loved it. Next came the main course and as a vegetarian felt like they had amazing options. I got the king oyster skewers, falafel skewers and mushroom bulgar. My friends got the octopus and falafel skewers and my other friend the grain bowl. We all loved what we had and were stuffed and couldn't finish our meals or order dessert. Would highly recommend and will definitely be back. read more

Their new menu is posted below!! Loved the regular cheese options and just asked to try their most popular dishes. Dessert fondue was great too! We asked our awesome young waiter for recs and he was super helpful. Highly recommend! read more

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Always a pleasure to stop in to Kashkaval Gardens. Stopped in for a quick bite this afternoon and as always, the food was great (mezze plate and falafel skewer), a nice selection of wines by the glass and excellent service by Jody. A very relaxed and enjoyable meal. read more

We had my birthday dinner here, and it was fabulous! We did the prix fixe dinner for two meal with the classic fondue. Everything was so good! And the people who work there are super kind and helpful. If you get the chance to go... Go! read more

Kashkaval Garden - Classic fondue - part of the prix fixe special for two - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

There are approximately 18,000 restaurants in NYC, and I spent one afternoon of my trip pondering the seemingly endless options of all different cuisines from all across the world. It took me awhile to go over my options but I eventually settled on this place, and in a seemingly endless sea of choices, this is a very good one. Kashkaval Garden is a cozy little place in Midtown, with friendly staff and fantastic food. I ordered the Two Skewers (I had the kofta and the marinated chicken) and both of them were fantastic, super juicy and flavorful and served piping hot with that fantastic harissa. I was not a fan of either of the salad options and the person behind the bar was able to substitute in an order of the pita and hummus instead, and I wish this was one of the normal options to accompany the meal since their pita and hummus is delicious. The guy sitting next to me strongly recommended it as well and I ended up chatting with him for a bit after. Everyone I interacted with, especially the staff, were really nice and friendly. Overall, this place was fantastic after a long day of walking around the city, and I would love to come back the next time I find myself in New York. read more

We had a wonderful lunch of delicious Mediterranean food here! We sat outside in front of the restaurant since we had a dog with us. The waitstaff loved our dog (who is appropriately named Baba Ganoush), and even wanted to get pictures of him to post on social media! Food-wise, we had delicious baba ganoush (of course), beet hummus, dolmas, fresh warm pita bread, skin skewer, and seafood. Everything tasted wonderful. Will have to come back to try the fondue sometime, seeing how other reviews are raving about it. read more

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Home Party appetizer jackpot!!!! My guests loved all the dips /pita/ veggies and appetizers from there (and I loved the low price too!) read more

Kashkaval has been on my to try list for 10+ years, I'm just never in this area of the city so it has taken me a while to get there. I finally made a reservation for pre-theatre dinner and we ordered the prixe fix for two, $100 including a shared app platter, a shared main dish, a dessert, and a bottle of wine. For the main we had a choice of skewers or fondue, if you do the special I suggest ordering the fondue, because the skewers weren't anything to write home about. We tried the kofte skewer, mushroom skewer, and falafel skewer. The mushroom I think was the worst one, it seemed like most of the pieces were mushroom stems, which really is outrageous. The dessert was probably the highlight of the meal. Our waiter was great and you could tell they have a good crowd of regulars. Maybe just don't order the prixe fix, because the food off of that menu (expet dessert) seemed very basic and not worth it. read more

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came a few weeks ago on a Saturday for brunch to catch up with a friend and she recommended this spot since she was a regular a few years ago we came at 3pm but they still had their brunch menu so it was nice to have plenty options. we got the hummus sampler to share and i loved this the most. we got an asparagus hummus that was so savory and delicious but truly all were incredible. plus it came with plenty of pita i got the falafel as my main - it was a little dry and bland but i asked for some hot sauce + ate w the hummus and pita and the flavors really helped make it better would def recommend! read more

Kashkaval Garden - falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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Kashkaval has the perfect location, right next to theaters in the 50s. The waiters are adorable with their energy, their dance moves and general attentiveness. The food leaves a little bit to be desired, which is why this review stands at a three, but if you're looking for a quick bite after catching an afternoon show, you could probably do worse than stop by at this place. read more

Been going for almost twenty years, every time we come into town. That said, I'm not sure how a longtime/regular customer wouldn't notice the dramatic shift to smaller portions, particularly the dip sampler plates now served in tiny steel cups rather than the more generous helpings on a plate. Choosing four was a meal. Now it's Tiny Tapas. Also, a contracted menu. I get it. Competition. Rent etc. But it's noticeable. read more

Delightful little restaurant in Hell's Kitchen. Great service and great food. Casual ambience and chill vibe. Enjoyed the KG Tasting Board and fondue! Nice to get off the main tourist areas for a quiet meal. read more

Kashkaval Garden - Fondue - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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

Had a nice dinner here after a show. Short walk from some of the theaters. Small, quaint dimly lit place and cute for a date night or friends dinner. The fondue was good and we tried some other small plates. They do have some vegan options. Overall nice meal and nice ambiance. read more

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I've been meaning to check out this neighborhood joint and finally did. The Brussels sprouts, grilled halloumi and octopus were great dishes. The grilled skewers were nothing to write home about. The waiter was very attentive and didn't have to remind him to refill our glasses though they kept on coming back to take our plates even though we were not done with dinner and were carried away with our conversations. FYI don't get confused with the name. They don't have a garden but it's a cute place nonetheless. Would I go back? Maybe but probably wouldn't be my first choice to go back to. read more

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