Update: We went back almost immediately because we couldn't stop talking about the first meal, and…read moresomehow it was every bit as amazing. The lamb shank was absurdly tender, the baba ganoush was smoky and rich, and yes, the ezme, beets, and pita remain mandatory ordering. But what really sets this place apart is the heart behind it. On a hard night for our family, a simple unexpected dessert brought genuine comfort and a smile when we needed it most. They don't just feed your stomach here. They feed your soul. I would go to war for this restaurant. An absolute gem, genuinely some of the best food I've had in the area!! I don't write glowing reviews lightly, but this place absolutely earned one. From the moment the food hit the table, it was obvious this was something special. Every single thing we ordered, from the mezze sampler to the drinks to dessert, felt like the best version of itself it could possibly be. Not one weak note. Even the pita bread was memorable. Warm, soft, fresh, lightly charred, and worthy of praise in a meal FULL of standout dishes. The mezze sampler was EXTRAORDINARY. The beet and goat cheese was one of those bites that makes you stop mid-conversation. The goat cheese was fresh, creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced by roasted beets that were unbelievably sweet and luscious. Honestly, they were almost candy-like. I don't know what they did to prepare them, but they were incredible. The spicy vegetable dip, Esme, was bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. Fresh, zippy, and balanced with just enough heat. The eggplant dip was equally impressive, with a silky texture, subtle tartness, mellow tomato notes, and that gentle pleasant bitterness that makes eggplant so satisfying when it's done well. The hummus was ridiculously creamy and rich with tahini, giving it a deep nutty flavor that made it one of the best hummus dishes I've personally had. We also ordered the Turkish manti, and they were fantastic. Little handmade parcels topped with cool yogurt and warm spiced oil that brought everything together beautifully. We didn't even manage to take a picture because by that point we were so completely absorbed in the meal that all manners disappeared and we just devoured them immediately. No photo. No pause. Just instinct. That might be the strongest endorsement I can give. The mint lemonade was perfect for a warm day. Bright, refreshing, tart, cooling, and mint-forward without being overly sweet. It tasted clean, balanced, and incredibly refreshing. Dessert completely sealed the deal. The Turkish revani was unbelievably soft, soaked through with milk, and had that luscious almost tres leches quality that makes every bite melt away. The fresh berries and raspberry sauce gave it just enough brightness and acidity to balance the sweetness beautifully. I had a cup of black tea with it, and the combination of cake, berries, and tea was one of those simple little moments that feels kind of magical. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Tasteful decor, warm atmosphere, and thoughtful design that feels welcoming without trying too hard. The service was friendly, attentive, and genuine. More than anything, the whole place feels like a labor of love. What blows my mind most is that this restaurant has apparently been here for over two years, and we somehow only just discovered it. We were legitimately mad at ourselves thinking about how many meals we could have had here already. Now we're just trying to make up for lost time!! For roughly $80 for two before tip, the value was outstanding. At first glance, the menu might look a little upscale, but once the food arrives, it makes perfect sense. The quality more than justifies the price. I've had good Mediterranean food before. This is operating on a completely different level. Without question, this is some of the best Mediterranean food I've had anywhere in the area, and I can't wait to go back.

Another amazing restaurant in Hudson Valley. This was unassuming from the outside. The stores next…read moreto them are either empty or closed and the location, it's next to the Home depot, that when you park in front of the place, you feel like you're the only one eating there.. not a good first impression for a good restaurant. We went for dinner at 6 pm on a Saturday, we thought we were the only ones there, again because of the empty parking lot. There were a few people already seated. We didn't have any reservations, and I thought - Why would we? We started with the appetizers, babaganoush and calamari. Both were good. My wife and I had the mixed platter for two. All the meats were tasty, seasoned well and weren't dry. For dessert, I tried the affogato, espresso over ice cream and that hit the spot. Overall, we were impressed. People did start coming in after 6 so it's best to reserve a table especially if you have more than 4 in your party. The don't serve liquor so it's BYOB!! For some, that might be the important thing to note .

Delectable and fresh food, great service, and lovely interior decor. I especially enjoyed the…read moreappetizers including baba ghanoush and hummus as well as my main dish of chicken shawarma. The rose lemonade was the cherry on top! I can't wait til my next visit here.

This restaurant was really cute (and had great decor) with indoor and outdoor seating…read more My friend and I ordered the za'atar fries and it was just regular basic fries. I got the bamia okra stew and it was a light and simple dish that makes you feel at home. I liked that it wasn't too heavy since it was a hot day. I also tried the baba ghanoush and the hummus. I wish the baba ghanoush was a little bit more seasoned, but my friend loved it the way it was. My absolute favorite tho was the hummus, as this was probably the best hummus I've ever had. I will definitely come back here the next time I'm in Beacon.

This place is a hidden gem. It's a small place with about four tables and some wares to buy. We…read morewent for breakfast and got the Turkish breakfast for two. It's clearly family run and the woman who served us was so lovely. The food was incredibly fresh. It was so tasty. We came out very satisfied. The Turkish breakfast is essentially a smorgasbord of various foods. There's cheese there's nuts there's dried fruit. There's fresh fruit. There's cucumber and tomato salad, there's sausage, there's olives, there's bread, there's butter with honey, tahini with molasses, jam, and there's eggs. We got the eggs in the traditional style, which is mixed with peppers and tomatoes. And it was absolutely delicious. Overall, loved this place and would absolutely come back.

Visited Beacon for an upstate trip and came across this lovely little Turkish family restaurant!…read moreIt's super cozy and everything feels so fresh and homemade. My friends and I got the kofta platter and Turkish breakfast with the menemen, which was this interesting tomato and egg dish that was very soft and mildly sweet. The kofta beef meatballs were nice and savory, perfectly paired with the rice and salad. The Turkish breakfast is primarily a lot of cheeses with sauces and small bites with a bread basket - would only recommend if you like different kinds of cheeses and since it is very light on its own it would prob be best to order something in addition to it. My friends and I also tried the salep tea which was this traditional Turkish drink that is very thick and creamy, has a very unique texture with a sweet flavor and cinnamon garnish.

Best lunch this trip. Heavenly. We shared the Gyro Plate,…read moreand the Nutella strawberry crepe. Both were the perfect temperature, the perfect consistency, and tasted like heaven. Saled Devine. Every table was full and I know why. Very reasonable prices. Even my Diet Coke was great. It was so great I forgot to take pictures. Did the kitchen on the way out.

Hubs had worked up an appetite leading up to our Saturday visit and already knew he wanted to grab…read moresomething quick and eat it in the car while I took the wheel down to Westchester. Opa Gyros, in historic Kingston, NY on Wall St, made the cut. The space is narrow when you walk in with a couple of high tables+stools then it opens up nicely (from the bit I saw) with a formal dining room on left. From classic spanakopita, Greek salad, seafood dishes, etc- there are plenty of other Greek staples to explore. Their Grilled Zucchini had my name on it so I settled on those to go and hubs went for their Gyro. The atmosphere is warm with a casual and relaxed vibe. Even with our in and out, the ladies here were all friendly.

I was so fortunate to find this amazing restaurant, about a mile off exit 8 on I84…read more The owners are so friendly, kind, and ready to share thier culture. The two times I've been in, they've brought out samples of thier menu items to try. I've ordered various things on the menu: hummus, lebneh, falafel wraps, falafel platters, baked kibbe platters, the green bean side, etc. All have been amongst the best Lebanese food I've tried. I want to expand and try more things, like the chicken and beef kafta. If you have questions just ask. Certain platters come with different items. Some rice, some salad, etc. Thier pita is fresh and delicious, and comes in different sizes. They have a decent sized dining area for dine-in, and the take-out area is right as you walk in the side door. Here you will also find a grocery area with Lebanese essentials. The selection is sizable, and offers items you won't find in a regular grocery store. I stocked up on spices, and coffee. Prices are reasonable, and portions are generous. I will return every opportunity I get.

Wow . This is a special place for sure . The owner was kind and brought out samples of dessert and…read morewas soo good. The food had layers of flavors as the herbs are organic. Definitely give it a shot. Oh and the portion size was really big and full of chicken .!

This place is cash only but there is an ATM there. I came with two friends for dinner and was blown…read moreaway by the quality and flavor of the food. We shared the vegetarian sampler platter and halloumi salad to start. Every one of the dips was delish! The halloumi was fried to perfection and every bite was so fresh it didn't need dressing (which was served on the side) I had the goat cheese pesto flatbread, the pesto was... the best-o and the flatbread crust was so fluffy and crispy! The food was clearly prepared with love and intention- I would absolutely come back if I'm ever in the neighborhood!

We came in on a Saturday afternoon from New Paltz and were the only ones there. We were told to sit…read morewherever we wanted. I had visited years ago and had a great experience so decided to come back. The owner makes everything fresh to order. I ordered a ginger elixir which was amazing. My mom had the lentil soup which was delicious! I ordered the chicken shawarma which was just as good as I remembered and the homemade dressing on the salad was sooo good! My mom had the kabob which was so tender and seasoned perfectly. The rice was also perfectly seasoned. We took honey cake to go which she had just baked! We will definitely be back!

This was my first experience to Turkish food. Honestly 10/10. I told my husband about it so we…read morecould go together because it was so amazing. Everything was so fresh and delicious. Genuinely set the bar for me when it comes to Turkish food.

The service is quick, and the location is nice inside with on-site parking…read more I felt as though this time around our quality of meat was a little worse. The kofte lacked seasoning, in the past I remember it being flavorful and juicy, but it lacked salt and was a bit dry and crumbly. The chicken shish kebab was very well marinated and most pieces were cooked perfectly, melted in your mouth! However, there were a couple pieces that I can best describe as rubbery and tough. It looked cooked inside, but it could not easily be cut with a knife or bit into, and it made a weird "rubbery" sound as I bit into it. I think this is not a cooking issue, but rather maybe the quality of the chicken breast? The pieces that were good were really good. The mixed cold appetizers were good, a nice size to share with 2-3 people, and the warm bread and butter is always a delight. I'm not sure if today was just a fluke due to the meat batch or if the cooking style has genuinely changed (it's been quite a few years since my last visit). Perhaps the Adana kebab would have been better as it is a ground meat. Our waitress was friendly, and we thought the portion sizes were good

Full disclosure: this was a DoorDash order. And I don't know why, but on DoorDash, this spot is…read moreoperating as a ghost kitchen named "Falafel Town." You guys rate well on both platforms, why the smoke and mirrors? You have nothing to hide from! I ordered the grill trio (Mashawai platter), a huge order of seasoned lamb, cubed spicy chicken, and kufta kabab, peppered with delightful seasoned French fries. You can also get basmati rice or fattoush salad, but man, those fries are dynamite. And a huge portion size! Would easily feed two! I also ordered the falafel sandwich, "the works!" This amalgam of tastiness that includes tahini, pickles, parsley, lettuce, tomato, onions, hummus, and hot sauce. A delightful smorgasbord of flavors. The outer wrap was grilled perfectly. Outside of their Doordash identity, this place also offers: hummus dishes, tabbouleh, labnah. Soups: lentil, fattoush. Multiple sandwiches: beef kofta, falafel, lamb, gyro. Veggie platers, beef and chicken shawarma platters. Salads: greek, Arabic, falafel, yum yum, fattoush, tabbouleh. Hudson Valley Falafel. Falafel Town. In person. Delivery. I know this place is top notch. I hope they merge their identities soon.

Was up in the neighborhood and it was near lunch time, so why not?…read more The staff at the Premier Medical building recommended it. It was a good choice. There's free parking, easy access, full bar with top shelf spirits, reasonable prices, catering, and a clean and inviting atmosphere. Tried the traditional Gyro; about equal amounts of vegetables and meat on a soft warm Kontos pita. Filling and satisfying. The staff is professional and cordial. Next time I'm up here I'll try something else on the menu.

This little roadside restaurant in the lovely Town of Franklin, NY is 100% outstanding…read more Tasty food options, awesome cup of strong coffee, Wonderfully decorated both street side, back yard patio and interior space. Wonderful touches like antique salt and pepper shakers, candle light and a fine little garden. Service was spot on. Fine place to take a date. I did and you should too.

My family and I drove upstate this weekend and we decided to stop by The Tulip and Rose for lunch…read more We were excited for a good meal as we always pass by the cafe but missed their open hours. The waitress initially seemed friendly and came to take our drinks orders. I mentioned to her we are also ready to order food. She put on a stern face and started wagging her fingers in front of of my face and said " that is not how we do it here, you ordered drink first and I'll come back later to take your food orders. There are 7 people ahead of you and the chef has to cook for them first". I was stunned and shocked to hear such mean response! If I was alone, I'd march out of the restaurant immediately but my family was there so I stayed and tried to keep my cool. Every process took sooooo long from ordering drinks, drinks came, ordering food, food came then another big disappointed moment- the hyped up fish and chips with greasy battered, mushy fish and filled with ammonia scent as in spoiled fish. Overall, it was a very bad experience. On a good note, we can now say- never again The Tulip and Rose.

Walked in for our reservation time. It was pretty empty. (6pm), We were offered to sit wherever we…read morewanted. They were attentive and the food was very good. we had hummus for an app(which was really good). We had the calamari app as well. It was cool and quiet in the restaurant which made it very enjoyable. we will definitely be back.

Yummy food your Babane would make for you! They start you off with this yummy flatbread and their…read moremustard dip that I can't stop eating. We had the Sultan's Delight, the doner kabobs, and lamacun - all absolutely wonderful. The kids washed everything down with the house fruit punch. Sinan, the owner is a lovely guy who'll help you out with great suggestions, and you might get treated to a serenade as well!