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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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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. -
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!
Came here for the Hanukkah latke cart and would totally come back for it and the incredible babaganoush, bread, and kanafeh - everything we ordered. The babaganoush has this dark smoked part of it and the center is so creamy, unlike any I've had before. The bread is so fluffy and salty and fresh, and the kanafeh is the perfect mix of crispy and sweet and cheesy. The latkes are delicious too, and we got the lox and labneh. Very cool sexy atmosphere great for drinks and a nice date. 5 stars!!!!
Full disclosure: I ended up here because I stayed at Moxy Williamsburg-Brooklyn and they had a deal for two free cocktails at this restaurant (Moxy failed to tell the restaurant, so I was glad I had my reservation details handy). Regardless, I am glad I landed here! This restaurant focuses on cuisine from Tel Aviv, so a Middle Eastern/Jewish focus. The menu is divided into the following sections: Nishnushim (small plates), yalla (shareable plates), gadol (individual entrees), and mesiba (large, shareable entrees). I had the frena, a delicious, light bread served with sour cream and spicy shatta. It was delightful, however, if I had been paying better attention (sorry, long day of work), I would have ordered the frena with table-side hummus service (special of the day). I also ordered the cucumber salad, which was cool and refreshing. Made with chilled cucumber, tahini, adjaki oil, and what I assume was watermelon radish--this was wonderful. The dish also had nuts and fresh mint, so it was bursting with flavor and texture. For my main course, I went with the server recommendation--the kreplach. Made with charred onion ricotta, hazelnuts, spinach, and leeks--laid on a bed of soup/broth--this was a light and savory choice. Some of the other choices are equally enticing--roasted cabbage, red snapper, baba ganoush, branzino, and more. Cocktails are creative, refreshing, and fun. I started with the Tevah margarita--made with patron blanco grand mariner, poached pear, toasted black walnuts, blue spirulina, and lime juice. This was super tasty and made for an attractive photo. I also had the Loukoumades sour, made with tanqueray, lustau amontillado, arak, pomegranate, sumac, preserved lemon, and citrus. I finished with the Arak Service, an anise aperitif of grapefruit and honeydew. This isn't for everyone, but it was served in crystalware with fanfare. The licorice taste of the anise portion, the clean, biting character of the liquor, and the bite of the grapefruit were most pleasing. I had the "kisses" for desert at the recommendation of the server. This is a vanilla meringue shell with Chantilly cream and black currant sorbet, served with fresh berries. The sorbet was tangy and the berries were fresh, but this wasn't my thing. I should have ordered the dark chocolate dish or the charred cheesecake. No shade to the server. This is a me thing, not a him thing. This restaurant also offers pickled veggie dishes, various fish offerings, lamb, chicken, head on prawns, whole fish, and a large ribeye meal. Service was understated, but attentive. Drinks refreshing. Lots of creative food options. Prices on point for this area of Brooklyn. Nice cocktails. Would stop in again!
11 months ago
If you love Mediterranean food as much as I do, Mesiba is a must-visit! Love the atmosphere here - clean, calm, and beautiful. To drink, I loved started with the Strawberry Fields (think spritz!). Every item we tried was delicious: the Hummus, Falafel, Kreplach Dumplings, Roasted Carrots (some of the best I've had), Latkes (seasonal but should be year-round) and their unique take on Babaganoush, everything on the menu is worth trying. Their Frena bread is also incredible - so fluffy and fresh. I'd highly recommend! read more
10 months ago
Gorgeous restaurant, but unfortunately the food is just ok. There's a ton of Mediterranean restaurants in the area that I would rather go to. I feel like the prices here are too expensive to justify the quality. My favorite thing was the babaganoush. Also, the service is not great. It feels like the staff haven't been trained properly. There were times that our waitress seemed lost and didn't know what she was doing. We had to ask other wait staff questions to get proper answers. Also, don't advertise a special menu on Opentable and give people the option to reserve the menu when you aren't offering it. Came here for latkes and caviar for NYE since it said it was on the menu when I reserved on Opentable. Got there and was told they only served it during Hannuka Hanukkah. Checked their IG and they were still posting they were serving it. Total let down. read more
I felt like everything here was very average. The schnitzel was good, not great. It was a little dry. The table-side hummus was very standard hummus, and the table-side experience didn't add much. The baba ganoush was pretty good, however. I didn't love the pomegranate seeds, but they kind of just got in the way and made it harder to eat. The prawn risotto was decent, but again, nothing really blew me away. The service was great, and the ambiance inside was great as well, but due to the food just lacking much personality, I will not be returning. read more
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. read more
1 year ago
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. read more
1 year ago
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. read more
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. read more
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 read more
3 years ago
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! read more
8 months ago
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. read more
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. read more
2 years ago
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. read more
3 years ago
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. - read more
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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! read more
Came here for the Hanukkah latke cart and would totally come back for it and the incredible babaganoush, bread, and kanafeh - everything we ordered. The babaganoush has this dark smoked part of it and the center is so creamy, unlike any I've had before. The bread is so fluffy and salty and fresh, and the kanafeh is the perfect mix of crispy and sweet and cheesy. The latkes are delicious too, and we got the lox and labneh. Very cool sexy atmosphere great for drinks and a nice date. 5 stars!!!! read more
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Hi Bonnie - Thank you so much for your kind and positive review. We…
Full disclosure: I ended up here because I stayed at Moxy Williamsburg-Brooklyn and they had a deal for two free cocktails at this restaurant (Moxy failed to tell the restaurant, so I was glad I had my reservation details handy). Regardless, I am glad I landed here! This restaurant focuses on cuisine from Tel Aviv, so a Middle Eastern/Jewish focus. The menu is divided into the following sections: Nishnushim (small plates), yalla (shareable plates), gadol (individual entrees), and mesiba (large, shareable entrees). I had the frena, a delicious, light bread served with sour cream and spicy shatta. It was delightful, however, if I had been paying better attention (sorry, long day of work), I would have ordered the frena with table-side hummus service (special of the day). I also ordered the cucumber salad, which was cool and refreshing. Made with chilled cucumber, tahini, adjaki oil, and what I assume was watermelon radish--this was wonderful. The dish also had nuts and fresh mint, so it was bursting with flavor and texture. For my main course, I went with the server recommendation--the kreplach. Made with charred onion ricotta, hazelnuts, spinach, and leeks--laid on a bed of soup/broth--this was a light and savory choice. Some of the other choices are equally enticing--roasted cabbage, red snapper, baba ganoush, branzino, and more. Cocktails are creative, refreshing, and fun. I started with the Tevah margarita--made with patron blanco grand mariner, poached pear, toasted black walnuts, blue spirulina, and lime juice. This was super tasty and made for an attractive photo. I also had the Loukoumades sour, made with tanqueray, lustau amontillado, arak, pomegranate, sumac, preserved lemon, and citrus. I finished with the Arak Service, an anise aperitif of grapefruit and honeydew. This isn't for everyone, but it was served in crystalware with fanfare. The licorice taste of the anise portion, the clean, biting character of the liquor, and the bite of the grapefruit were most pleasing. I had the "kisses" for desert at the recommendation of the server. This is a vanilla meringue shell with Chantilly cream and black currant sorbet, served with fresh berries. The sorbet was tangy and the berries were fresh, but this wasn't my thing. I should have ordered the dark chocolate dish or the charred cheesecake. No shade to the server. This is a me thing, not a him thing. This restaurant also offers pickled veggie dishes, various fish offerings, lamb, chicken, head on prawns, whole fish, and a large ribeye meal. Service was understated, but attentive. Drinks refreshing. Lots of creative food options. Prices on point for this area of Brooklyn. Nice cocktails. Would stop in again! read more
3 years ago
Food: 5 stars I had the charred octopus, fluke crudo with the fresh hot bread which I ate b4 remembering to take a photo, and the crispy friend branzino (or was it sea bass?) Either way, it was perfect! Service: 5 stars Server was attentive, ensured I had a good understanding of the menu and made great recommendations and pairings. Thanks Teo! Ambiance: 5 star Beautiful decor with ambient lights and appropriate background music. Perfect for a date, dinner with friends or just treating yourself to a lovely meal. Summary: it's a YES for me. Looking forward to trying the rest of the menu soon. read more
3 years ago
Mesiba has a warm Modern Zen ambiance. The esthetic of the restaurant has beautiful lighting and geo patterns that resonate throughout every piece of decor. Nothing here is random and it's insanely satisfying to take in. The staff was so sweet and welcoming. Our server was attentive and even shared a little about his culture and the history behind his country's flag. I had the Motek and a lychee martini. My date had the old fashioned. The lychee martini was just okay but the Motek and the old fashioned perfectly crafted and delicous. We ordered a bunch of appetizers. Everything was fresh and incredibly flavorful. My favorite was the tuna crudo and the oysters. Overall experience was great. I would definitely recommend and looking forward to going back. read more
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Hi Crystal - We very much appreciate your positive review. Glad you…
This review is solely for the Restaurant Week menu. The portions are significantly smaller for entrees in the Restaurant Week menu, and we were not informed about it when we ordered. For example, the prawn risotto had 2 prawns in it... and maybe 5 spoonfuls of risotto. The branzino is half of the size of the normal entree portion. We ordered two bread orders and did not leave hungry because of that. I think this is misadvertising because people expect to get a normal sized portion of entree when you order a 3-course menu. If you think it's not profitable to offer a RW menu, just don't. We feel cheated because we would not have ordered the RW menu if we were told / if we knew the portions would be so small. read more
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Hi Essie - Thank you for your honest feedback. This is our very first…
2 years ago
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. read more
9 months ago
Mesiba! Mesiba! Mesiba! Not only are you stunning but you provide exceptional service and incredible food! I came here for dinner and left so satisfied. I have never had hummus quite like that before. It was smooth and just life changing. I am not even a huge hummus lover but I would eat that hummus everyday gladly. I also ordered their roasted fennel and whole branzino. Each dish was visually appealing and tasted amazing. I will absolutely return here again to try more items and I hope others get to experience it too. read more
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. read more
I dined here last night and it was definitely a perfect spot for date night, special events, etc. The vibe is more on the boujee/chic side, and you will have to get ready to spend some money. The food was definitely on the pricey side, dishes averaging around $25/30 per plate. My friend and I ordered the oysters (comes in 6 per order) along with the octopus and Baba Ganoush. I wasn't a big fan of the ganoush, but definitely LOVED the oysters and octopus. The oysters tasted a bit tart with the hibiscus and a fresh clean oyster taste. A must try is definitely the octopus with the charred flavoring and the sour cream. It was so juicy and clean tasting, I felt like it was almost as good as a ribeye. Because this is a fine dining restaurant, portion sizes are a bit small (for the nishnushim, yalla, and gadol), so I would recommend ordering 2-3dishes per person unless you decide to order the entrees/bigger dishes under Mesiba. read more
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Hi Ester - thank you so much for the positive review! I am glad you…
Mesiba came into the picture when the sky decided to rain dogs and cats. Half drenched, my partner and I walked into the calm interior of Mesiba. Mesiba champions the modern middle eastern mixed with the Williamsburg Boho. Coming from dark and rainy chaos, the calm interior was much needed. The workers are also calm and patient which matched the ambiance. We ordered a full spread: drinks, appetizers, entree, and dessert. Our favorites were the appetizers with the Frena Bread which was fluffy on the inside and nice and crispy on the outside and topped with finishing salts and herbs. Complemented with the creamy spread? Wow. And the fluke crudo with fresh fluke and paired with the delicious carrot and herb sauce (I swear I didn't drink it). I wish they could just serve appetizers. Honorable mentions include the Khinkali and the Knafeh which were also delicious. This was the first time I had Persian food, but if everything is always this delicious, I'm willing to try more of it. If you're staying at the Moxy next door, I would definitely try Mesiba because it is on par with the restaurants in the city. It's also a good place (despite being on the pricy side) for a intro to Persian food. Definitely a gem. read more
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3 years ago
This place is pretty yummy! It's located on the side of the Moxy hotel. Super dim lighting, sexy at first but then I had to ask the waiter if they could turn the lighting up just a pinch lol which they did and I was grateful. They took the "Gazos" cocktail off the menu they I wanted to try. So I got the Lemonana and it was pretty good and refreshing. Here's our order: Grilled Octopus: yummy, cooked just right. Not rubbery. Loved the yogurt based sauce underneath Grilled Cabbage: It was a such an interesting dish! It was thoroughly cooked down and charred grilled on the outside. I liked the texture and it tasted like stewed cabbage. Lamb Neck: SO tender - falling off the bone. SO good. It comes with a pancake-like bread to pick up the meat and 2 sauces and pickled onion (I think). This was super filling too. We barely finished! Meringue dessert with sorbet: I forgot the name of this but it was good. The meringue shell was a bit sugary but once you got to the sorbet in the middle, it was a raspberry deliciousness. Service was consistent and attentive from our waiter and he did a great job with the recommendations! Due note: there's a 20% gratuity charge automation your bill read more
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I found Mesiba to be over-hyped. I mean let's be honest, we all knew how it was going to turn out, what with the Instagrammable bread, the location in the Moxy Hotel, and the early features in the Eater-Thrillist's of the world. I will say, the Instagrammable bread was my favorite dish of the evening. We used it to soak in the tahini and olive oil that came with the so-called baba ganoush, which was very good but served as a whole eggplant. I also enjoyed the bread with the plate of smoked peppers that we ordered to start. The kreplach, which is the only vegetarian main option, was my least favorite dish of the evening. It took them about 30 minutes to bring the dish out after we had finished the previous course, and the dumplings were almost cold, without an especially memorable flavor profile. Our server was friendly and helpful, but the whole restaurant exudes a bit too much pretension for my taste. read more
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3 years ago
The food and drinks here I would rate a 3.9/5, but the service was pretty disappointing and this place still needs to work out the kinks. Our table wasn't ready by our reservation time so we ended up hanging out at the front bar. I wanted to try the motek which is their take on an expresso martini, but they didn't have the lebneh foam so I got the mish mish. It was light and refreshing. For food I tried the frena bread, tuna crudo, mushroom shwarma, and the chicken musakhan. We had debated between getting the chicken or the lamb neck but we were pushed to get the chicken. It was tender and well cooked but the flavor profiles were very similiar to the mushroom shawarma and frena bread, I would have liked if the waiter would have recommended something different from other items we were getting already. We got the specialty dessert, which took so long to come out for a cold dessert. We originally eyed it from the party next to us and theirs came out instantaneously, but we had to ask the waiters 2x where our dessert was. Two parties next to us finished their whole service before we were done with our meal. On top, they charged us a 20% "suggested" tip for a party of 2. It felt like they did this b/c their service was not up to par and left us with a bad taste in our mouths after everything. All in all, I wouldn't recommend. read more
1 year ago
Love the vibes. Loved the espresso martini! Portions were great for sharing. The hummus was certainly a star and the crispy whole fish was delicious. Service was great- all the waiters had great energy and tasty recommendations. I'd definitely go back. read more
Great selection for upscale Israeli in Williamsburg. Part of the new Moxy Hotel, Mesiba not only has great food, but delicious cocktails (including Arak) and friendly staff. I'd recommend trying to get a reservation on Resy a few days in advance. Our reservation was at 8:15pm and we ended up getting seated at 8:35pm. The good news was that our first round of drinks were comped by the restaurant as a way to apologize for the wait. The food menu is broken up in to sections as Mesiba means party in Hewbrew, so everything is meant to share. If it's your first time, here's what I'd recommend for 2 people 1. some bread to share such as the Frena Bread 2. a dip to go with the bread like the baba ganoush 3. Head On Prawns (although the risotto/rice with it was a touch too salty, given they shave manchego cheese on top) 4. The chicken musakhan (pretty large portion), which is chicken thigh served on top of bread They do auto gratuity here of 20% so you can expect to spend around $50-80 a person depending on whether or not you get drinks. read more
Mesiba is a great place to enjoy gracious hospitality and a beautiful interior, which seems to defy any architectural style with which I am familiar; though, close to art deco. I walked in with no reservation on a Tuesday around 5:45 and was immediately seated by the window facing the street. I ordered a beer and the all you can eat Schnitzel, chicken given the Middle Eastern and Israeli roots of Mesiba. Schnitzel can be of veal or pork in Germany and Austria and with a delicious and hearty mushroom sauce if you have the Jaeger version. Having lived and studied in Germany, I must adjust my expectations when it comes to certain dishes I seek in the US like Schnitzel or Currywurst. The Schnitzel arrived quickly on a wooden board or mini butcher block with the fries, a ramekin of aoli, and a half lemon roasted and ready to release its juices. The thinly pounded, breaded and fried chicken Schnitzel was delightfully crisp on the exterior. However, there was no seasoning in the batter and the aoli made little impact. In fact, the fries and their appropriate level of salt, were the best counterpoint to the Schnitzel. Squeeze the lemon, for the citrus heightens the flavor of the batter on the palate and it is a necessity here. One is not likely to eat Schnitzel all evening at Mesiba and I anticipated this Summer's heat would be incompatible with eating too much. I was right and happy I limited myself as I walked to the subway afterwards. It is worth noting, they are quick to bring you more Schnitzel and they will bring fries every time they bring you Schnitzel, unless you tell them to hold the fries. If one is not familiar with Schnitzel, the Schnitzel at Mesiba would be a four or five star experience. It's unfortunate I have had it in Europe many times, so my evaluation is a bit tempered and muted at three and a half stars. Please do not let that keep you from coming here for the Schnitzel or anything else they have on the menu. Most tables were ordering the Schnitzel and it is very popular. It's a great place to come with friends or a date and it is quiet to enjoy a relaxed conversation at Mesiba. My check, which already included a twenty percent gratuity, came to just over $42, which added to the relaxation and enjoyment of a good value. I am not supportive of automatic gratuities. Given the check was not large for the Schnitzel and the good service, I let it slide. The three and a half star experience could be greater if ordering other items on the menu and if they were to leave the tip to the discretion of the patron. read more
Amazing new Israeli spot in the new Moxy Williamsburg hotel. Get the Frena Bread ($8) to start and the Ktzitzot ($24). The Fennel Salad ($21) is also a good starter for something lighter. For the larger items, the Chicken Musakhan ($36) was excellent, as was the larger Lamb Neck ($54). Try the Cheesecake ($1) for dessert. read more
More like 4.5. Dined here one early Friday night. Food rundown: - Freva bread (5/5) this was delicious, order this. - Eli's Babaganoush (5/5) big highlight, beautifully done charred eggplant with tahini. You'll need an order of the freva bread since it doesn't come with anything to dip it. - fennel salad (3/5) it's fresh but was heavy on the citrus, wasn't my favorite tbh. - mushroom shawarma (3.5/5) good flavors but was underwhelmed. It was 1 "kebab" for $21. Dessert: - cheesecake (4.5/5) - knafeh (5/5) The dessert was excellent. And the service was very nice and attentive too. Would come back to try more dishes, and to eat the bread/babaganoush/desserts again. Selfishly, my hope is they start to serve decaf cappuccinos as that would have paired perfectly with dessert. read more
Visited Mesiba last night with a few friends. My boyfriend and I love to find new restaurants and we were so excited about this place. The ambiance and decor were such a vibe - super trendy style. We were greeted by two hostesses that were very friendly. They have such a unique cocktail menu. I ordered the Gazoz which was a beautiful cocktail. We also got the Turkish Old Fashion, Dvash and Motek. These all tasted great but the quantity it not enough and these were not strong. For food, we ordered the Frena, Spicy Plate TLV Vibes, babaganoush, fennel salad, mushroom shawarma and kreplach. The bread was delicious, this is a must have. The Fennel salad was refreshing and lemony. The babaganoush was served as an eggplant, it wasn't a tradition version of this so if you don't eggplant you may not want to get it. How ever, I liked it and I thought it was could. The spicy play TLV vibes is just peppers served 3 different ways - it's good if you want to add this to other entrees to make it spicy but I wouldn't consider this an appetizer. The kreplach was a dumpling with ricotta cheese which was good. The quantity of the food was not great. Each dish was so small and it was price didn't match the quantity. Overall, the restaurant was really aesthetic and the people were nice but wouldn't recommend for the price/quantity. Also they had so many people working there but the service was pretty slow. read more
2 years ago
W e went for brunch with our grandson and his Israeli wife. The food was fantastic as was Valentina, our server. The hummus was creamy and delicious. The shakshuka, bourekas, arayas pita, falafels were equally amazing. The "cherry on the cake" were the desserts: Milky (chocolate mousse, whipped cream and hazelnuts) and Basque cheesecake were to die for. The owner/chef Eli is gracious and welcoming. We will be back with another Israeli friend for brunch soon. read more
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