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    4.0 (64 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 9:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Alan S.

    Nabila's is an especially inviting Lebanese restaurant in Cobble Hill that made me forget for a second that it's just a neighborhood bistro. There were some tasty items, but overall it was not worth the trip from Williamsburg. The favorite of the evening was without a doubt the batata harra. The potatoes were perfectly textured and well seasoned. While overall I much prefer Huda for Lebanese fare in Brooklyn, this dish was better done here. The cold mezze were all pretty bland and didn't leave much of an impression despite a healthy pouring of olive oil. The fattoush was fine - I do wish they had some sort of fatteh on the menu as well. If I have a hankering for arak in the neighborhood, I might stop in again for a snack.

    Eggplant
    Maria J.

    4.5/5! Wow this place was surprisingly good! I'll definitely be back. Def recommend the eggplant! I couldve had 10 more plates of that - super umami and rich in flavor without being heavy. The salad was delicious but started to get really tart towards the end. Crispy and cold salad that came with a delicious crunchy zataar-like pita topping dressed with a very vinegar-forward dressing. I love me my vinegar but as I mentioned, it got really tart towards the end but complemented the fish well - glad we kept that on the table along with the entree. We opted for the fish special (dorado) which was delicious(!) except there were moments when the pine nuts really overpowered everything else. The waitress mentioned it'd be spicy but I thought was more spice-ful, if that makes sense. The potatoes it came with was sooooo good! It had a layer akin to potato skins and the inside was super fluffy. We asked for ketchup knowing it'd be a stretch at a restaurant such as this and they didn't have it but weren't snooty about it at all - which we really appreciated. Service was fast and friendly! will def be coming back this summer and hope to snag one of the beautiful outdoor seats! They have a few tables in the front of the store then a proper dining room in the back along with some tables outdoor, wrapping the restaurant.

    Sumac lemonade
    Jon K.

    Nabila's feels like a visit to your hip Lebanese aunt's kitchen in Brooklyn. The interior is bright and airy with tons of natural light and feels welcoming for a meal any time of the day. Nabila's does a great job at balancing upscale dining with casual grub, so overall a perfect spot when wanting to hit the town without a white table cloth. You can see most of the dishes on the menu in their Cruset-esque pots sitting at the front of the restaurant, which during my first visit felt more like a dig inn experience but I digress. There is waited table service so not actually an elevated middle eastern dig inn if you don't want it to be. The menu itself feels perfectly edited and purposeful where everything is meant to be shared. We started off with the mouhamara dip which was pleasantly chunky with the signature flavors of pine nuts, molasses, and honey permeating throughout. The pita was served steaming hot and was the perfect fluffy vehicle for our appetizing dip. Our zero proof drinks (sumac / zaatar lemonades) were absolutely delicious and refreshing. I'm inspired to make these at home. The fattoush salad was also delightfully pleasant with its vinegar dressing and fresh vegetables and crispy toasted pita chips tossed in. It quickly became a favorite and one of the larger dishes we ordered. The fatayer were surprisingly soft and delicate though SO delicious, I could've ordered another round for the table. The sheesh barak were definitely a table favorite as well. I was expecting slightly bigger dumplings, though they tasted incredible and the minty yogurt sauce was the perfect creamy dip to pair with pretty much everything we already had at the table (I combined it with the rice and YUM). I could see myself coming back here and trying more of the menu. We left perfectly full and not over stuffed, which maybe means we didn't order enough by Lebanese culture standards, so just a reason to return!

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    Bob K.

    Really delightful meal at Nabila's. Highlights were the delicious pumpkin Vegetarian Kibbeh, amazing beef dumplings, and some crazy delicious, most tasty Knafeh Ashta dessert.

    Priscilla F.

    Came here for dinner with a friend on a Saturday night. The food was great! My favorite was the potatoes. I liked everything except for the dessert. Service was a bit meh, and we ended up waiting for a table even though we had a rezzy. Overall, it's a great restaurant and I will be back.

    Rice Hashwi & chicken
    Angela N.

    We were seated quickly as a walk-in on a Monday night. The space is well decorated and you are met with the front kitchen as soon as you walk in the door. We had the meal family style as recommend (excluding the bites) Sambousik. All three of us ordered one of these delicious single bites... seriously who cannot love a well seasoned bread pocket with a tangy cheese blend of herbs, feta, and Armenian string cheese (mozzarella like in texture in solely my opinion). I could have single handed my eaten a dozen by myself, but as I've gotten older I can resist my gluttony better. Cucumber salad. This dish was simple yet complete and full of flavor! The sauce on the bottom who full of flavor that could double as a dipping sauce for the pita bread. Fatteh Eggplant, Sheesh Barak, Rice Hashwi. Each of these dishes were well prepared and delicious to eat! The pita chips under the eggplant were small and delicate making it a great base (not too carby/filling) making the soft stew of eggplant and flavors bursting with every bite. Both of the other entrees were delicious in flavor as well; all the food was well seasoned. Would definitely come back and order everything again... but I am sure the other menu item warrant a try as well!

    Eggplant and potatoes
    Juliette P.

    OMG - We love this place! It's essentially tapas that can be shared with friends and family so I brought cousins here after our first visit because I insisted they try. And they were equally smitten. I'd recommend getting several small and larger plates -- and reordering more once you have a sense of what you enjoyed most. My two favorite items are the potatoes which I'd describe as melt in your mouth fabulous -- and the garlic spread which comes with the chicken. To be honest though the servers are engaging, everything on the menu is write-home amazing, and there is outdoor as well as indoor seating. My neighbor even comes here to do take out for desserts. I would gladly give an extra star if I could. In fact, writing about it now, I wonder what else they'll be adding on in terms of small plates soon!

    Rice hashwi & chicken
    Tori G.

    Nabila's is a cosy neighborhood spot and the service is great. The wine, kibbeh and entree's were so delicious. Absolutely loved the food here. Can't wait to go back and try other menu items.

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