Naya offers a very good product with consistent flavor, which is why I keep coming back. Unfortunately, this location consistently falls short when it comes to operations. The biggest issue is online ordering and fulfillment. I almost always order online for convenience, but on most occasions my order is not prepared until I physically arrive and ask for an update. At that point, the convenience of ordering online completely disappears. You are honestly better off ordering in person. My most recent experience, which was today, really highlighted the problem. I placed my online order around 11:50 AM and did not receive my food until 12:50 PM. Another ongoing issue is the inconsistency with double protein orders. I have ordered often enough to notice that this is a recurring problem and something that clearly needs attention. I am sharing this mainly to bring awareness to others. If you are ordering online for pickup, be prepared for a gamble. If possible, just order when you arrive. For delivery orders, the drivers are not at fault. They are dealing with the same issue, where orders do not seem to be addressed until someone asks for an update. read more

I grabbed a NAYA Bowl with chicken shawarma, vermicelli rice, fresh veggies, toum, cucumber yogurt, and pita. Everything tasted super fresh and balanced; the chicken was juicy, and the mix of yogurt and garlic whip was great. The veggies were crisp, and the sumac onions added a nice tang. A couple of things didn't hit for me though, the "spicy" sauce barely had any heat, and the pita came cold and untoasted, which was a bummer. A warm, toasted pita would've made a big difference. Overall, the bowl was tasty and fresh, and I'd come back, but I hope they step up the spice and fix the pita next time. read more

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We had our first Naya experience this weekend! We loved the plentiful topping options. We opted for salad bowls and the rice bowls to be able to try more of the sauces. The wraps looked awesome, so now that we have narrowed down which sauces we liked best (the red sauce, hummus, and garlic sauce) we would go back for the wrap! The only challenge we had when ordering was that we wish that the ingredients were labeled on the glass, so we knew what exactly we were looking at. The space is bright and inviting. There were a lot of locals grabbing take out for a quick lunch. We would definitely go back! read more

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Great place we places pick up order for the office and very much enjoyed it. The restaurant is like a chipotle styled Lebanese cuisine. You can pick a salad, a bowl or a pita and choose all of the items you want added. The food was very fresh and the staff was super helpful. I got a bowl with brown rice and chicken and added tons of sides to it. Not only did it taste amazing but it was very filling. The restaurant is tucked tightly into a large plaza and the only way we knew about it was from Online hunting for new places They do take credit card and parking is ample as they are in a plaza read more

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Put in an order at 9:30am for a 12:15 delivery and the food never showed. No response from the restaurant and no refund for the food that never arrived. Obviously won't be going there again. read more

I went to Naya today and had the most pleasant experience. I showed a picture to Henneson that my husband embarrassingly insisted I order based off lol. He was able to put the bowl together exactly as shown. I then checked out with Chris who told me about the rewards and helped me sign up and save $3 off my purchase. I will definitely be back. read more

I was recently introduced to NAYA and I am in love! So far I've already ordered twice in one week. I can see this place in my weekly rotation of takeout options! I love all of the toppings and condiments that you can add. The sauces have so much flavor and the lamb kofta is just divine! Ordering on Uber eats was easy and they got my order correct which is a plus! read more

To start the place is really clean and the decor is modern. The staff was really nice. The food portion were excellent and full of flavor. My favorite part is that you get to choose exactly what you put on your bowl (this was our choice). I had the cauliflower and it was full of flavor, my husband had the chicken and I tired it also very tasty. Overall will definitely recommend and come again! read more

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Great little spot for a nice lunch or even quick dinner. Very bright and earthy! Staff were helpful when choosing from the array of toppings and sauces. We went for a light dinner and loved every minute of it. I opted for the bowl with kofta and my other half opted for the wrap with the beef shawarma. Both were delectable and we would definitely go back again. We tried some of the hot appetizers, all were perfectly cooked and warm. We also decided to try the desserts, the semolina cake was not what i expected but my better half enjoyed it. We both weren't impressed with the baklava, it had a weird flavor to it unlike any we have ever had before and just didn't hit a home run for us. read more

NAYA - Menu - Mediterranean Near Me - Darien, Connecticut

This place is really delicious. They're falafel was very good as well as their appetizers. The weight staff was very very friendly and was helpful with ordering whatever we wanted. The ambience of the restaurant is very vibe and trendy. They have cute plants and the lights and it is very clean and welcoming. read more

NAYA - Mediterranean Near Me - Darien, Connecticut

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Wow, such a bad service that I am not sure that Naya will see me at any other location they are operating. Let's start by having non speaking English service personnel at the counter. When I asked for roll they offered bowl. When I ask for Hummus they put feta! I spent 20 minutes at this place to get the 2 wraps prepared. Then, I had to wait for the cashier to complete his preparation of food to other customers. After additional 5 minutes waiting for this useless service oriented person, I left without purchasing the food. If you want to spend time and learn how not to operate a F&B outlet, this is the place for you to come. Otherwise, if you want to kill your time without purchasing anything, you should try this place. Bad experience, bad service, bad place!!!! read more

So exciting that NAYA has opened their first location in CT! They couldn't have picked a better location - I love Darien Commons! Loved the ability to customize the menu items to your liking. We had a delicious pita wrap and some bowls, and of course saved room for baklava for dessert. I appreciated that they had tables set up outside too because it was just such a beautiful day! The staff was efficient at putting our order together even during peak dinner time. read more

NAYA - a hand holding a sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Darien, Connecticut

Worst service I have ever received. Placed a pick up order an hour in advance. They did not start it until I got there. Then I was told they were too busy and and 80$ order wasn't a priority when busy (they had 2 customers). THEN after screwing up one of the bowls the manager told me I was wrong and made a mistake that they ONLY make what's on the receipt before looking at it and realizing he was wrong. All the time, one guy was working on my order while the manager sat there texting. Awful. read more

Naya is in a swank new community in Darien with an interior to match. You walk in into an inviting restaurant met by the friendly staff. As someone who orders takeout often, any place I can walk into and leave with food within a few minutes is already starting off on a good note. I order a chicken shawarma bowl with rice and greens. I added an assortment of toppings like hummus, tzatziki, and pickles! The food definitely looked promising but I thought much of it lacked much flavor. The chicken shawarma was on the drier side. I was hoping for a significant Mediterranean presence on my palette but was left wondering if maybe I ordered the wrong items. The food wasn't bad at all. It was just fine. I'd probably give them another shot and order something else. read more

NAYA - A bowl with chicken shawarma and tons of toppings. - Mediterranean Near Me - Darien, Connecticut

Quick service and delicious fresh Middle Eastern ingredients. You pick your base, protein, and then add unlimited toppings. I got the Naya roll with kafta lamb kebab. This is a great option for a quick meal on the go. It looks clean, modern, and contemporary inside. There is an emphasis on greenery and wholesome food. read more

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Food was amazing. The service was great. The atmosphere is awesome. I will definitely be back for an amazing lunch!.

Hmm.. Pretty let down but very nice workers - an extra star for that- as that sure can't be easy waiting on the Darien types I encountered while in there~ I discovered Naya back in the city when there was only one location over 14 years ago. It was delicious back then. I know they have opened other locations over the years and unfortunately when this happens, the quality seems to slip. The vermicelli rice used to be delicious -- this one tasted like mush. The chicken was too dry. I went at opening time - 11:20 but the chicken and rice tasted not so fresh. The tomatoes - given it's winter- were not red at all or even ripened. On the bright side, still a delicious hummus! read more

Ordered from the app which crashed a couple of times but finally got thru: 25 min for pickup on a Sunday evening. Arrived to find the place empty but order was ready. Food was very good. The pita was a bit doughy but still tasty. Hope this place is successful. They certainly will have us as regulars. Darien Commons is already home to several new restaurants. So far, NAYA is our favorite read more

NAYA - Falafel salad - Mediterranean Near Me - Darien, Connecticut

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This restaurant was hopping! I got the beef kibbe and a Naya roll on wheat with beef shawarma and tahini sauce. The food was fine if a little dry and the portion sizes were conservative. The service was fast and efficient despite the crowd. The space is gorgeous. There is local art on display and a promotion for children. There do appear to be some opening weekend growing pains such as condensation from the air conditioner dripping on the line. Cheers, Edward read more

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I was completely blown away by the freshness of all the ingredients and the overall taste of everything. This place is tucked away in the Darien commons with ample parking. Service is fantastic and there is plenty of inside dining. My only problem is that it's about an hour drive from my home. If it were closer I'd probably be there once a week! read more

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Delicious and fresh middle eastern fare. Just wish your menu was a little more extensive. Happy to have you here in Darien. read more

NAYA - Schwarma bowl - Mediterranean Near Me - Darien, Connecticut

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I just had takeout from here and I highly recommend. The chicken Schwarm bowl was fantastic and I loved having the sumac mix with the garlic mix absolutely phenomenal. I highly recommend. I also had the appetizer with the halloumi cheese. Very very tasty. I will definitely order again from here and I highly highly highly recommend it. read more

They have the best, fresh food and it's so good for kids and the feta cheese is the best

DO NOT ORDER FROM NAYA DARIEN This is the second time we've ordered from here...same experience. Order on line, show up 25 min later at pick up time, "you gotta wait we got a lot of orders right now". Its now 30 min past my pick up time no progress. Meantime they are serving walk in orders!! WTF!! DO NOT ORDER FROM NAYA DARIEN read more

I used to go to their NYC branches all the time when I worked in the city. I always loved their fresh wraps, particularly the whipped garlic sauce. Needless to say, now that I work from home in Westchester, I was thrilled to learn that a branch opened up in Western Connecticut. In terms of service and ambiance, this place is a very typical NYC lunch place, where you name the kind of meal you want (bowl, wrap, salad), your protein, and you get to add all the sauces and toppings you like. I made the mistake on my most recent visit of overloading my wrap so that it was quite messy and heavy when I brought it home. Next time, I will add fewer toppings, but the garlic whip sauce will definitely still be there! This particular branch is located in a brand new shopping center near Stamford and somewhat removed from Darien proper. I would recommend Naya to anyone in the area. read more

I got a Naya Bowl with Chicken, Olives, Other Veg, and Rice. Food is ok, not the best quality but that's expected. My qualm is with the portions: my container was literally a quarter full, literally 50%.of the bottom of the container was showing. You're basically fast food, don't be skimpy. Darien Commons is nice and this place would be great to hang out at if it offered better quantity. Not worth $16 for like 10 bites of fast food. read more

Super delicious middle eastern bowls, salads and wraps with unlimited toppings! I will be back for sure!

fired up to have location in the burbs. been coming here in nyc for two years. key selling point for me has always been the combo of quality and value. chicken shush ka bab to me tastes even better than nyc. this is similar to cava but. less spice driven. love this place. read more

I wish they didnt use canola oil/ seed oils. For a restaurant striving to be a healthy Mediterranean option, they should cook their foods in EVOO. No true Mediterranean food would be cooked with canola oil. Please Naya!!! Fix this!! Get rid of the canola/ toxic "vegetable" oil and use EVOO instead. Customers will feel so much better eating your food. Please please please!!! I would eat there 3x a week if they made this change and I know many others who would too!! read more

Really great!! Food is fresh and healthy! The hummus and chicken is outstanding as well as the wraps!

Good food a little pricey. Servers are kind and attentive. Location is nice. Steps from station.

Super consistent, delicious food. Very clean. Really nice staff. Nice little area outside to sit.

New and modern restaurant. To begin with they are overpriced for what you get. The freshness is there but the taste is definitely not. I've been there a few times, very cold unwelcoming service. There are other places, like Layla's in Stamford that are more authentic and flavor wise much better. read more

Lamb kebab on a pita is fresh and delicious. Take-out fast and friendly. Nice addition to the neighborhood.

Good food and good service. Very personable staff as well. The food was very fresh and delicious.

The good part: pleasant people and attractive interior. The not-so-good part: the food. A side salad we ordered tasted strange and we ditched it. Other things, hummus, chips and veges were standard but not inspired. If I were a professional reviewer, I'd give them a second chance. But since I pay my own way, I'm done. read more

Sharon and her staff are so friendly and accommodating. Food is delicious and big bang for the buck.

This place is awesome!! Food is always fresh and delicious. We come here consistently every few weeks

fast food not fresh tasteless another one of those fast food places popping up all over the place falafal only good if freshly made] read more