First time that I was here for a few years . I ordered a few…read moredifferent appetizers. The Hummus is the best that I ever had perfection. The Persian Rice sooo Great!! I missed it's flavor and texture. The Sambusa perfection too and the bread tasty as hell!! I need to come back again very soon

Patoug has been around for many, many years! It's located off the LIE (Springfield Blvd exit),…read moreand I've driven by so many times; thinking to myself: I have to go to this Persian restaurant! I finally got the chance to go since I happened to be in the neighborhood for another event. They have some basic Persian dishes on their menu but I found the menu a little limited. But still, enough for us to get excited about. We samples the below items but in the end, I thought the food was average. Not bad at all; just average. Here are the menu items we shared (by 5 people): #3 Kashk Bademjan (eggplant) $8: great dish; well prepared! #11 Patoug Special Salad (small/$9): there was absolutely nothing special about this boring salad. It was just lettuce, tomato & cucumber, and nothing else. The veggies were fresh though. Definitely use the white and green sauces on the table! #13 Tah Dig (crispy rice) $11: this was a small portion size but terrific! #15 Torshi (pickled veg) $8: basic; comes in a small bowl. #22 Kebob Kobiden (2 ground beef kebobs; comes w.rice) $20: you have the option of white or brown rice. We had brown rice, which was very good. The ground beef kebobs were pretty good! Don't forget the white sauce! #34 Gheimen (Mutton Stew; comes w.rice) $20: small portion served in a small bowl. Tasty stew. Comes with a plate of white rice. -- Complimentary bread: served warm and was fantastic! Customer service was friendly and nice enough but we felt a little rushed at the end, even though the dining room was half empty. "Suggested tips": on the bottom of your check, there are "suggested tip" $ amounts. Do your own math to figure out how much tip you want to leave!! Warning: their "suggested tip" is based on the after tax and after credit card fee prices. (See my photos). This is wrong!! Tips should always be based on your total BEFORE tax and BEFORE cc fees!! (Why would you pay a tip on the tax and cc fees you pay? That's ridiculous!). Parking; plenty of metered parking as well as free residential street parking available. Note to management: Please do not keep the dirty dishes bin in your dining room!! Besides it being unsanitary, the smell of garbage penetrated the air in the entire dining room. Yuke!

Maria's Mediterranean has definitely become one of my favorite spots on Long Island. I've been here…read moremany times, and my usual orders--the Grilled Chicken Breast, Beef Souvlaki, crispy Calamari, or the small meat platter--are consistently fantastic. There is something truly special about their seasoning that makes every single dish amazing. What really sets Maria's apart, besides the incredible food, is the outstanding hospitality. Maria and her staff treat everyone like family from the moment you walk through the door. It's that rare, warm atmosphere combined with consistently delicious food that makes this a place I always look forward to returning to. Food (5/5): Consistent and amazing. The seasoning is excellent, whether you're getting the juicy grilled chicken, perfect souvlaki, or the crispy calamari. Customer Service (5/5): Exceptional. Maria and her team offer the kind of genuine hospitality that makes you feel like part of the family. Decor (4/5): Warm, inviting, and comfortable--the perfect setting for a great neighborhood spot. Price: Around $35.00 per person.

I had been wanting to try this place and what a better day than a Saturday lunch afternoon on a…read moredouble date hehe. I was also crazing something lighter and Mediterranean so this fit the bill. On to the food, the sole and dips were the only thing we tried that was worth getting frankly. The chicken souvlaki was def the worst thing we ordered. It was too charred and completely dried. Just not an enjoyable entree. The sole was yummy but did not blow my mind. The Bifteki was good but not as good as the sole. It was on the pricier side. 3 entrees, 1 app was over 120$. The interior and staff were great! Unfortunately, I don't think I will return.

Once again, an amazing experience! The food (and I mean all the food) is delicious, the service is…read moreattentive and gracious, and the prices are reasonable! I made 2 sheva brachot in their back room, eaten in their restaurant a bunch of times, and this past weekend catered a party from them in my home. Every time was a WOW experience. Pejman pays attention to detail, ensuring everything is perfect, and then usually adds a little more on top of that! Thank you!

Colbeh had excellent Persian food, paired with top notch hospitality in a beautiful space. Such a…read moretreat to dine here! I believe the menu is kosher too, in terms of dietary considerations. The baba ghanoush was excellent, it had a rich texture and a slightly sweet aftertaste that was very unique. I ate it with the veggies served alongside, as well as some rice later on in the meal, but honestly could have wolfed it down on its own. And then for mains, I had the fesenjun, a sweet stew with chunks of marinated chicken, served with a plate of rice. It was out of this world, with a thick consistency and lots of meat throughout. If you're up for a classic Persian dish and feel adventurous to try a sweet stew, I strongly recommend the fesenjun. And then throughout the meal, they kept bringing complimentary dishes that were outstanding. From the tahdig with ghormeh sabzeh on top, to the plate of hummus, to the fruit that came with our teas for dessert, all such a nice touch! Colbeh is excellent, come hungry and you'll be very pleased.

Hello the reason I did not give 5 stars is because of the no air conditioning in the summer - the…read moredoors are open , the heat is pouring in. So now I pick up the food and eat at home with my air conditioner on. A message to management- please refrigerate your salads - no one likes a warm salad. Otherwise the food is delicious.

I had Gyro World during a Yelp event and honestly, it was much better then than it was on this…read morevisit. The service was still good, and the ambiance is bright and welcoming, which I appreciated. The gyro itself was just okay this time, nothing too memorable. The fries were good definitely needed some salt, but that's just my personal preference. The chicken skewer was solid and probably the highlight of the meal. My biggest issue was the Greek salad. It was mostly cucumbers, and the feta cheese had a really strange flavor. I'm not sure what brand they use, but I've never tasted feta like that before, and not in a good way. It completely threw me off. That experience alone was enough to turn me away. I think I'll stick with the pricier Greek spots that I know are more consistent.

Not bad but they over cooked the seafood the shrimp and calamari tentacles…read more The one big tentacle was perfect but the . Potatoes are really good / tatziki not bad And salad nothing special zero flavor from the vinaigrette. Not worth coming back again.

Reading the reviews of this place, you can tell it's a hit or miss. In all my experiences here, you…read morehave to order it in the restaurant and sit there as they cook it, then it's excellent. If you call it in for takeout, order usually ends up wrong, food ends up soggy and lacking. It's a shame because sometimes you'd rather pick it up than sit there and wait.

We took a drive to check out their French lunch buffet. It's not an offering I have heard about…read moreever, so I was really excited to see and eat! We found a charming and lovely restaurant with delightful French cooking. The deal really can't be beat. The small buffet area was ample both with options and flavor! She asked if we wanted a salad and choice of soups that they had for the day. They were brought out from the kitchen with a basket of rolls. We chose the creme of leeks soup. So warm and comforting! On the buffet: Turkey meatballs Chicken Dijon sauce Mussels & Clams Garlic sauce Also some sliced and cubed cheese were out on the buffet. For dessert they had small portions of bread pudding to help yourself to. We ate until we could eat no more! Marie was very kind and attentive. We were not rushed at all. We had a relaxing and pleasant lunch date. Honestly, if they were closer than us, I'd be there all the time. Maybe for dinner the next time! Lunch buffet is available Tuesdays-Saturday 11:00 am-2:30 pm

I had a really good time dining in at La Baraka. I always passed by the store but never really got…read morethe chance to go in. I'd been reading the reviews, following the restaurants social. I ordered UberEats from them before and was blown away by the tremendous offerings and generous portions. I decided to dine in and it was even better! The restaurant is located on the busy Northern Blvd between Morgan and Glenwood. The inside has a 19th century French ambiance, decorated with French posters, carpeted floors and a cozy warm dining area. Don't worry about the never ending traffic noise, commotion , and construction coming from outside. The calm and peaceful ambiance along with the music playing in the restaurant canceled out all the exterior noise. I opted in for their lunch buffet, which offered a ton of food for an amazing $18.95 deal which you can hardly find in this day and age. The restaurant gave a nice basket of warm bread with a generous amount of butter in a ramekin followed by a really good Tunisian salad with a little bit of everything. (fresh greens, cooked carrots, chickpea salad, diced cucumbers peppers and their take on the Ratatouille-- really good) I was given the option of getting their daily soup or the French Onion Soup with an up charge. I took the French option soup without any hesitation. Last time I had a good French onion soup was back when I attended college in upstate. Glad I got to try the one from here. The onion soup has an abundance of flavor with a generous amount of melted cheese and onions. The buffet selections were at the table. It came with two entrees (a chicken and a beef) cooked vegetables, mussels, mixed rice, cheese selection and slices bread cake. The entrees vary each day so be sure to call in and check. The chicken was moist, and juicy, served with a mushroom gravy. Similar to a Chicken Marsala dish. The stewed beef with mushrooms was nice and soft. The veggies included carrots and onions. The mussels were cooked to perfection, simmered in a nice buttery sauce. The meal also includes a cup of coffee or tea. What a great way to finish the meal. Marie was super nice and friendly. She gave me some insights on the food and the different menus they have on different days. A great establishment going strong for 47 years! Thank you Marie for everything. I will definitely be returning with my family.

This place is seriously such an understatement. From the outside, you wouldn't even realize it's a…read morerestaurant -- it honestly looks like a grocery store from the side. But don't let that fool you. They serve some of the best Turkish food you'll ever have, hands down! Their labneh and fresh bread are absolutely amazing. The chicken kebab with brown rice is one of my favorites -- perfectly cooked and full of flavor. Honestly, I don't think there's anything on the menu that isn't good. I personally prefer the chicken dishes, and they never disappoint. A true hidden gem! I love the service Merve is such a sweetheart!

Tried the chicken kebab platter with rice. Relative to other local places its less chicken, less…read moreflavorful, lots of rice, less vegetables. The food itself was good but relative to quality and price ill go elsewhere.

We had gotten excellent take out from Green Olive before and decided to stop by for lunch. The…read moreshop is small. There was a steady stream of families with small children. As a result, the seating area was dirty. The staff were nice. My wife had an excellent slice of pizza with spinach. I had an awesome eggplant ricotta slice and a solid plain slice. The falafel and meze looked as good as I remember. Great food, but your are better off getting it to go.

Not only is the pizza so good, the customer service is excellent. This is my go-to spot for pizza,…read morethere is a nice variety of different specialty slices, they use quality ingredients, and it tastes amazing! For those who want more than pizza, their falafels are perfection. They also have a salad bar with various toppings, they offer garlic knots and several rolls. Try everything!