We enjoyed a brunch here on a busy Sunday. Plus for being able to seat 7! Overall, the vibe is…read moresuper cozy and warm but sophisticated. The brunch menu has all the classics but with a Lebanese twist. They also feature their entire regular menu too so you will find something. I tried to the Middle Eastern eggs which came with fried eggs, humus, labne, salad, and a pita. It's pricey at $16 but it was a well balanced and flavored meal. My husband got a granola bowl with honey and fruit and it was a very generous portion with some amazing fresh fruit! Overall, give it a try for both brunch classics or to try something new!

I ordered the Momo salad with feta to go and there was neither dressing nor artichoke, but there…read morewas cucumber which is not listed in the ingredients. The bread was tough/stale on one side and the baba ganouj was pricey for the amount given and it also didn't taste as good as the one at I had at the Jersey City location. Please pay attention when putting a to-go order together. Inside was really tiny. I have to say, I would not go back to this location. The Jersey City location has their stuff together. I'll definitely return there.

Second time here and let me tell you that the chicken never fails. This time around I ordered soy…read moregarlic wings to end the night after attending the jazz festival. Service was quick and chicken was fresh and hot.

Wish I knew this place's chicken is halal sooner. The soy garlic popcorn chicken is pretty good…read more Crispy. The sauce is a bit sweet tho, which I wish it wasn't.

A great place to get a to go dish. We got the chicken shawarma platter it was fresh and tasty !…read moreService is good and pretty quick too ! Very good for take out food they have a wide variety of Mediterranean plates to order from :)

It's a takeout place. It's tiny. It's cash only. There's free parking in the lot. Those are basics…read more Want me to go beyond the basics about Beyond Pita? Start with the food. It is fresh and really flavorful. The go-to's you cannot leave without are the loaded falafel pita and baklava. When you get deeper into the menu, there are unexpected delights. I swear on the Eagles, Sixers, Flyers, and Phils that the Philly cheesesteak here is the tops...and I've eaten enough of them to know. Maybe the best thing I can say about BP is that even after I moved out of Montclair, I still head back. Go. Bring cash. **update: Venmo is OK*** And if you end up not liking it, that's a you-thing, bruv.

Was in Montclair and stumbled upon this Thai restaurant. Basil Indian and Thai Grill is a quaint…read morerestaurant located in Watchung ave but the flavors are loud! When we walked in, the food that was cooking smelled delicious and filled the area. We were sat straight away and our food came out very quickly as well. I loved my lychee drink and ordered my pad Thai mild, to be cautious, but I definitely could have handled the medium. My husband and I will definitely be back as we were so happy with our delicious meals! Thank you so much for a fabulous lunch!

Local favorite. So many amazing dishes to choose from. Something for everyone. Went with my vegan…read moresister and meat eating nephew and we were all blown away. The standout for me was the drunken noodles (medium spicy)- just enough of a kick to feel it but not overpower the dish. My husband loves the chicken biranyi rice. Very cute interior and they do take out!

I have been to slot of Middle Eastern restaurants in nyc and NJ area that are rated very high this…read moreplace is the best place i have ever been to i love it will be back for sure its worth coming from Staten Island just to eat there

The Bosphorus, the 32-kilometer (20-mile)-long north-south strait, has been a waterway of the…read morehighest importance since ancient times in Turkey. Its English name comes from a Greek legend: Zeus had an affair with a beautiful woman named Io. When Hera, his wife, discovered his infidelity, she turned Io into a cow and created a horsefly to sting her on the rump. Io jumped clear across the strait. Thus, "bous" = "cow" and "poros" = "crossing place": Bosphorus = "crossing place of the cow." Located off of busy Franklin Avenue in Nutley, my partner, our friends, and I have decided on our dinner at this family-owned-and-run BYOB establishment, which has been open since 1995. A reservation was made for a party of 4 by calling their restaurant. Upon arrival after three years, we were welcomed by Nora, the owner, and made our way to a table by the piano inside, evoking a cozy, thoughtfully designed, upscale vibe with music playing softly. Their menu features Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. For starters, we decided on the Puffed Rill Pastry and Grape Leaves. Our main meal consisted of all lamb dishes (Lamb Shish Kebab, Beyti Kebab, Lamb Chops, and Lamb Sauté). Our food was fresh, well seasoned, and cooked to perfection, accompanied by a beautifully presented dish. Everything was authentically made with love here. Wish we could have stayed for dessert, as they looked amazing, but some of us were in a rush. It's definitely on the higher end cost but worth the taste. Our visit ended with a hug and a piece of candy.

As my original review indicates, we have eaten here multiple times, which we continue to do. We…read moretypically dine out at least once to twice a week and this is always one of the regular places we choose because the food and service are consistently above average to excellent. This review is from our meal on August 30, 2026. While the menu has been changed from time to time, it does not happen frequently. However, there are often a variety of special additions. One item on the menu we have ordered in every visit is the shrimp appetizer, which I mentioned in my original review. It used to be called shrimp arrabbiata. Now it's called garlic shrimp (according to the online menu, but believe it's baked garlic shrimp on the actual menu). By any name it's not to be missed. I believe it used to be 8 shrimps, which at some point was trimmed to 7 shrimps). The size are large to near jumbo, easily more than a single bite, easily U-25, but maybe not quite U-15 sized. The sauce is so good it's worth finishing with the consistently delicious warm rolls being used to soak up every last drop, or spooned out of the bowl like soup. It's spicy, but not overpowering. This is a must order for shrimp lovers. I usually order one of the many house-pastas. My wife is usually ordering one of the fresh fish offerings. The scallops are a hit too, as is the risotto, though I still nix the chorizo, which I'm typically then rewarded with extra crab. The service is very accommodating in every respect, willing to make every reasonable adjustment. Desserts are typically good, but also typical to all Italian eateries. They used to have a must-have mousse concoction that disappeared after a while. That was a mistake, as it was exceptional.

Laboratorio Kitchen was a BYOB Italian restaurant in the heart of downtown Montclair. It was a…read morestunning space with sleek, modern furniture and walls adorned with vibrant, colorful artwork. The service was impeccable from the moment we arrived until the second that we left. From a food perspective, our meal initiated with a basket of some of the best rolls I had ever had. They were large, fluffy, and doughy with a hint of crispiness from a light toasting. We then shared the Veal and Beef Meatball, which was gigantic but still managed to have the ideal texture. It was also beautifully seasoned and served in what the chef called his "grandma's plum tomato sauce", which was divine! The sauce was thick and hearty, so when that was paired with pecorino cheese and basil oil, it really made for a fabulous dish. I even cut off a small piece to put inside my roll with a spoonful of sauce - chef's kiss! After that, we enjoyed some of the house-made pasta dishes, tasting each in a family-style format. The Squid Ink Bucatini was tossed with scallops, shrimp, and jumbo lump crab in a seafood tomato sauce. I did not love the briny finish to the sauce or that some of the scallops were chewy. The Tagliatelle with Duck Bolognese, tomatoes, and carrots was good, but I prefer my pomodoro sauce without the addition of a "light cream". Lastly, the special Spaghetti came with lobster, crab, and peas in vodka sauce. That one was definitely my favorite. While I do not love peas, the sauce was rich and flavorful. Across these last two dishes, I thought the pasta was a tad overcooked and could have been more al dente; the bucatini consistency was more inline with my preferences. Overall, I thought the food at Laboratorio Kitchen was above average, but that the service and atmosphere helped elevate the place. I would definitely consider going back to try some of their other dishes.

Tried this gyro spot recently and it was solid. The meat was juicy and well-seasoned, not dry at…read moreall. Pita was fresh, toppings were balanced, and the tzatziki had great flavor. Good portions for the price and quick service. Definitely a quality quick bite.

Ordered a chicken souvlaki with 2 skewers and pita bread…read more Their chicken is seasoned. One of the skewers was so dry. Pita bread is also kinda dry. Comes with homemade sauce taziki. The pita bread gets soggy from the sauce. Wished they put the pita in a separate container. You order and they make it for you. I just wished one of my skewers wasn't so dry. One and done.

This is a great spot to go because they have outdoor seating and I can eat with my dog in peace…read more I ordered the Cobb salad, which my fault but I should have asked for dressing on the side because it was definitely overdressed for my liking. The fries were nicely cooked and salted, but $8 was a lot for the amount given. $4 would have made more sense. And then yes, I'm even going to mention the iced tea. Because there are not very many restaurants I go to that offer a freshly brewed iced tea, which is one of my favorite drinks. It really makes the meal perfect and I appreciate a freshly brewed tea vs a canned one. Staff is nice and brought water for my dog too.

We came on a Sunday for brunch and they were very quick to accommodate us despite their being many…read morepeople are already in the restaurant. The vibe there is so cute! It's very much like an old diner, but more upscale. I ordered the kale and wheatberry salad, which was very good, especially as it had grapefruit on it. I would've liked if it had more pieces of grapefruit, as two was very little, and I also would've liked if they had a stronger vinaigrette to pair it with. My boyfriend, on the other hand, order the pancakes and make them chocolate chip chips, and I have to say those are by far the best pancakes I've ever had. They tasted sort of like a very moist cake, but not too sweet that it is overwhelming. We will truly be coming back and try more things from their menu, especially excited to try their dinner items.

Can I take a sec to mention the prior occupant at this location, Hummus & Guac? One of the…read morestranger restaurants I ever tried to eat at... not only were they closed the entire weekend (ouch!) but over the years I must've called at least a dozen different times during the week and only once did someone pick up and as soon as I started to relay my order I was informed that they were already out of the items we wanted. Thankfully the Halal Joint has a much saner gameplan - being open and having (enough) inventory. The restaurant is small, bright, clean. The guy behind the counter was friendly. And the food has a lot of pop - the falafel was crispy, crunchy and packed with flavor and those Cajun fries (weird that they only offered seasoned French fries) were mighty delicious as well. Everything being fried isn't the best option for someone in my age-bracket but it sure was tasty. Portion sizes were legit. Pricing was decent. Parking... welp, you can't win 'em all.

3 stars for portion sizes that are enough to feed you for a whole day…read more.. Soo I was craving a chicken and rice platter drenched in white sauce. I know there's a million Halal spots popping up, and I will admit I'm very, very picky when it comes to platters. I miss the good ol' days on 53rd street in NYC... I came by around 10pm and was served quickly by a friendly employee. They have platters, burgers, wraps, wings, chicken tenders, fries, etc. I ordered the chicken rice platter (~$13.50). They cook the meat fresh on the grill and then you choose your toppings at the salad bar (olives, onions, peppers, tomatoes, etc.). It's a bit pricier than other places, but the portion size is huge. The container felt HEAVY lol. It's just a shame it went to waste because I really didn't enjoy the food. I only finished about half of it before I tossed the rest. The white sauce was almost flavorless and was VERY watery. The chicken wasn't as well-seasoned. No distinct spices or aroma. Every bite left me with a very greasy and salty taste in my mouth. The side salad was just okay. I was disappointed. The only saving grace was the rice... it was fluffy and the best part of the whole platter. Not sure if I came on an off night or...? Don't let my review stop you from trying. It might just not be the Halal spot for me.

If you are looking for the absolute best gyros around that are the closest you'll get to authentic…read moreNYC-style, you seriously need to check this place out--everyone has to try it! Everything here is always so fresh, so tasty, and so healthy, and the place is so spotless and clean. The customer service is truly amazing, and everyone is so polite! Oh, and you have to ask for the cilantro sauce because it is an absolute game-changer! This has easily become my absolute favorite gyro spot and such a huge family staple for us!

This place is still doing their thing. I can't believe…read morethey've already been open for so long. Always a good spot for lunch or dinner. Big portions cheap prices and tasty food. Love all their options. Parking can be a pain during the day.