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    Mesiba

    4.4 (121 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Warren A.

    We came here new years eve. Food was delicious especially the hummus. My biggest negative is that on open table and there social media they had mentioned a special new years eve menu that had latkes with caviar. We were deciding between 2 spots and we went here because of that. When we got there they said they weren't serving it.

    Tuna belly
    Antonio C.

    Awesome spot attached to the Moxy hotel. Bigger than most restaurants in the city. Few unique Mediterranean. The risotto and tuna belly were our favorite. Service was prompt and drinks were great.

    Greek Salad with bread
    Julian A.

    I'm not usually a big Mediterranean foodie, but Mesiba made me want to try more. On a hot Williamsburg afternoon, their Mediterranean salad was exactly what I needed -- fresh, crisp, and refreshing. The veggies were perfectly dressed, and the feta was bold and briny in the best way. But the real star? The frena bread. Warm, pillowy, with that wood-fired char, and served with creamy labneh and herb oil,I could have made a whole meal out of just that. It's the kind of bread you keep reaching for even after you tell yourself "just one more piece." The space is beautiful, the vibe is chic but not pretentious, and it's a great stop whether you're staying at the Moxy or just wandering through Williamsburg.

    Eli's Baba
    Anna K.

    Ambiance is perfect and so is the food. We shared a bunch of apps and each ordered our own entrees. The baba ganoush stood out. Had the branzino and it was perfectly tender. Knafeh for dessert tied the whole Meal together.

    Hamantaschen
    Scott S.

    Went here with my parents. We had to wait a few minutes to be seated as they planned our table. We ordered the Mesibha cart hummus which was delicious with the house made pita. Also ordered the lamb neck which the three of us easily split and ever enjoyed making tacos with the lachuch and tahina. Finally we had the Moroccan fish which was so flavorful and a crowd pleaser. Chef Eli always treats us like we are at his home and we got to taste two of his pistachio hamantaschen. That was the only picture I remembered to take. Thanks Chef Eli for always making dining at Mesiba a memorable experience

    Olivia N.

    Overall rating: 4.8 Unfortunately I don't have any more pictures but the food was delicious! Admittedly I didn't know this was the bottom of an apartment complex, so it actually wasn't that crowded. But don't let that deter you. The staff is so friendly and so helpful! I would totally come back again if I'm in the area. I read the low reviews and I didn't experience any of it. But I just went with a date and didn't have any expectations. I enjoyed the food and staff. I went April 2024.

    Eli's Baba Sabich and Schnitzel & Frites
    Bobby B.

    One of the best martinis, the pickled vegetables are perfect! If you like a dirty martini, make sure to try it. For food, we got the Eli baba sabich, basically babaganoush, but the charred gastric is a bit too overpowering. Less on the charred puree, and it would have been nice. The schnitzel was good, and a great portion. Definitely try Mesiba if you're in the area.

    Erika P.

    Really enjoyed our meal here on a frigid Saturday night. We didn't have a reservation but were able to snag a table for 3 around 6pm. We ordered a bunch of plates and everything was absolutely delicious. My favorites were the octopus, the pita bread, and the kreplach. They also have a pretty good wine & cocktail menu. It's cozy and romantic- perfect for a date night or a girls night. I would def come back!

    Cucumber salad, $9 pita and baba ganoush
    Ally R.

    I had dinner at Mesiba last night and I would rate my meal and experience as 3.5 stars. I enjoyed the food and it really is a well decorated restaurant. I think the vibe would have been better if there were more people dining, but that's okay. However, there were a few things about the experience that rubbed me the wrong way. Given this, I don't think I'd return. First, I'll review the food. I ordered: The special, hummus ($20)- this was "made tableside" which meant that they put the prepared hummus in a bowl and topped it with some warm chickpeas and spices. It was very good, but I felt it was expensive for what it was. It also was more liquidy than other hummus I've had. It came with one pita which wasn't enough for two people. Cucumber salad ($18)- this was the best thing I ate at Mesiba! The cucumbers, radishes and onions had a tasty tahini dressing and there were also sesame seeds on top. It was fresh and refreshing with herbs like mint. The portion was also a generous size compared to the other items we tried in the Yalla section. Eli's baba ganoush 2.0 ($20)- the baba ganoush was tasty but not my favorite. It was pretty looking but my real issue was that it was served with a spoon and no bread. I've never heard of eating a dip like this on its own. Extra piece of pita bread ($9)- I'm sorry, but this was ridiculous! The bread was warm and nice but no way was this worth $9. If they had been transparent about the cost I would have not gotten the extra piece of bread. This tainted my experience. This restaurant isn't cheap. Now you're nickel and dime-ing your customers?! Chicken Musakhan ($36)- I feel that $36 for chicken is a steep price. I did find this dish to be flavorful and enjoyable. There was a nice spinach salad atop flatbread with well spiced chicken on top. The portion was a good size. I really came to Mesiba for schnitzel, but this was good, not what I was craving but good. Some important (IMO) notes: Mesiba's social media can be misleading. They only serve Schnitzel on Tuesdays. Our table wasn't the only ones disappointed and surprised to hear this. The people at the table next to us sat down and promptly asked about the schnitzel. I'm sorry, but $9 for one piece of pita is not right. The last thing about my experience that rubbed me the wrong way was that when they brought the check it said "a suggested gratuity of 20% has been added to your check for your convenience. If you would like to leave a different amount, please indicate below." And while I find this not necessary, it is fine, HOWEVER, they did not bring us a pen to write in a different amount if we wanted to leave a different tip, and I don't think that was right. I was comparing my experience here to my experiences dining at Laser Wolf, and I have to say, I preferred Laser Wolf. At Laser Wolf you could order hummus, pita and a generous portion of salatim for $26. Here for $20 you get one pita and a bowl of hummus. I hope the management at Mesiba reads this review and makes changes accordingly.

    Cucumber salad
    Lindsay K.

    Mesiba is a really cool and fun vibe! It's inside the Moxy hotel in Williamsburg and has really great food. We went on a Tuesday when they have their unlimited schnitzel and fries and it did not disappoint. We also got the table side hummus, cucumber salad, and pickled vegetables. The service was a bit slow at first but ultimately got better throughout the meal. This a very trendy, fun spot and it great for a date or night out with friends.

    Dumplings
    Brittany W.

    Visited Mesiba as it is connected to the Moxy Williamsburg for a late snack and drink. I didn't make reservations and luckily, my friend and I were able to snag two seats at the bar. Inside it is beautiful and very aesthetically pleasing. The bartenders were kind and provided some insight to the menu. We ordered the frena bread, cucumber salad and dumplings (that weren't on the menu but saw it in a Yelp review). I had two glasses of the PÉT' NAT. Everything was delicious but the standout was the off menu dumplings! I'd like to return to try Chef Eli's Msabbah Cart!

    Octopus
    Kai S.

    One of the best Levantine cuisine spots I've had! The frena bread with sour cream and spicy shatta is the best pita bread I've ever had. It is so light and fluffy and chewy, perfectly seasoned on top. The sour cream is tangy and creamy, and the spicy shatta adds a nice kick. The table-side hummus service is very cool. They mix in crushed chickpeas, chickpeas, olive oil, spice if you want and other sauces. It is so creamy and nutty and tangy and warms your insides. One of the best hummuses I've had, tied with the one at Laser Wolf. The other dishes are all hits as well. The lamb neck is super tender and the pancakes you make with it are so fluffy and full of flavor. The baba ganoush is so unique, I've never had a combination of eggplant, tahini and what tasted like black sesame like this before. The octopus was cooked perfectly. The kreplach in brown butter sauce was so rich and fragrant. I want to go back and try the crispy whole fish. Overall such a delicious spot for Middle Eastern food.

    Soup Dumplings (special. Not on the menu)
    Annalise W.

    Really solid 4 stars and a great spot for dinner. I live within walking distance, but I would venture from Manhattan to check this out. Had a reservation for 2 on a Friday evening. The restaurant became increasingly more crowded, so I would recommend a reservation. Ambiance / Service: amazing ambiance. Modern and trendy but with character. Hanging lights and plants. It's casual (I came in a sweatshirt), but you could easily dress up for a date night as well. Restaurant is fairly big and I could see it being good for groups. 20% gratuity is automatically included - and I found service to be great. Food: we did restaurant week + a la carte. Dishes are meant to share and fairly small, so you'd likely need to order 2 of the same if you had 4 or more people. Restaurant week WAS worthwhile because the selections are entrees on their regular menu. Some standouts: -Chef Eli's Msabbaha Cart: homemade hummus table side. Fairly small portion for the price and only comes with one pita. But it was delicious and the pita was sooo fluffy. Ours came a little burnt and the waitress kindly brought us a different one. -Charred Octopus: perfectly cooked, not chewy at all. Perfect sharing size for 2 people. -Chicken Musakhan: chicken was soooo flavorful and tender. Doesn't really come with any sauce, but not needed because the chicken has a lot of flavor. -Soup Dumplings: this is not on the menu. It was a special. They should add to the menu because they were delicious. Comes with five. -

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    Mediterranean cuisine and drinks were superb. The staff was very attentive and the ambiance was lovely.

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    Everything was amazing. Hummus station is must try, the pita was perfect. Loved the ambiance.

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    Met up with friends here for dinner before a show near Washington square. It wasn't super crowded…read morewhen we arrived around 6pm (maybe due to the extreme cold that day) but started filling up gradually. I loved the ambiance and decor, very cozy. As for food, there were some true hits but most of the food was good but basic. The highlights for me were the wild mushrooms & rice cakes as well as the Caesar salad - loved the use of nori in the salad and would definitely come back for the mushrooms. The chicken cutlet and chicken dumplings were fine but I probably wouldn't order them again. The wait staff weren't super attentive nor super warm, but they were efficient when we asked for water refills, etc. There was ample standing room at the bar while we waited for our friends, but the table/booth that we sat at was super narrow, I was knocking knees with my friend all night and generally felt squished.

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