Tried Lebanese food for the first time at Beit Zaytoon and it truly felt like discovering a hidden…read moregem. I ordered the lamb chops while my husband had the chicken shawarma, and both plates came with rice, vegetables, and a fresh salad with a homemade dressing that was incredibly tasty and unlike anything we've had before. The drinks were homemade too - we had the lemonade and iced tea - and the presentation of everything was beautiful, right down to the mint sprigs in the glasses that added such a nice touch. We were served by the owner, Elias, who was warm, personable, and provided impeccable service the entire time. Even though we didn't order dessert, he surprised us with baklava on the house - delicate flaky layers topped with honey and pistachios that were absolutely delicious. If you're looking for a relaxing place to enjoy great Lebanese food, Beit Zaytoon is definitely worth a visit. The atmosphere is comfortable, welcoming, and not cramped at all.

What a great addition to the neighborhood! Authentic Lebanese Cuisine in the middle of Hempstead!…read more We started off with their complimentary olives & pickeled radishes; refreshing and a great palate cleanser. Then we were served Pita bread; not the soft & fluffy kind but more of a thin pita pocket type. This pita went so well with the spreads! Here is our menu (shared by 3ppl): ~ Baba Ghannouj ($10): outstanding. The smokey flavors were mouth watering. Recommended! ~ Fattoush Salad ($15): very good; fresh veggies with a fresh herb dressing. Another great palate cleanser ~ Samboussek Jibneh (feta cheese dumpling) ($12/4pcs): loved these! The dumplings are deep fried but weren't greasy at all. This was a treat! ~ Lahme Meshwi (grilled filet mignon cubes w.rice & veg) ($40): I thought this dish was a tad bit overpriced but great nonetheless. The filet mignon was so tender and prepared perfectly. The rice and grilled veggies were good also. ~ Kaftan Kebab (grilled minced lamb kebabs w.rice & veg) ($25): the kebabs were very flavorful but could have used a sauce. I ate some with the Baba Ghannouj and it was wonderful. The assorted grilled Vegs were great. Note that they do not serve tap water; must purchase bottled water. Beit Zaytoon is located in a small strip mall, so there is plenty of parking available! Recommended, and I would definitely return to explore other menu items!

MANY THANKS TO HASSAN! Yeaterday, I brought a friend from work to eat and she was so thankful and…read moreamazed how delish this food is.. AUTHENTIC food from start to finish. Lamb, hummus, chicken, rice. EveRuth ing homade and atmosphere; like being in Lebanon. thank you for the great food & wonderful stories. WE WILL BE BACK.

I was so fortunate to find this amazing restaurant, about a mile off exit 8 on I84…read more The owners are so friendly, kind, and ready to share thier culture. The two times I've been in, they've brought out samples of thier menu items to try. I've ordered various things on the menu: hummus, lebneh, falafel wraps, falafel platters, baked kibbe platters, the green bean side, etc. All have been amongst the best Lebanese food I've tried. I want to expand and try more things, like the chicken and beef kafta. If you have questions just ask. Certain platters come with different items. Some rice, some salad, etc. Thier pita is fresh and delicious, and comes in different sizes. They have a decent sized dining area for dine-in, and the take-out area is right as you walk in the side door. Here you will also find a grocery area with Lebanese essentials. The selection is sizable, and offers items you won't find in a regular grocery store. I stocked up on spices, and coffee. Prices are reasonable, and portions are generous. I will return every opportunity I get.

I'm not from the area and found this restaurant while browsing Yelp for local places to eat. If…read moreyou're looking for authentic Mediterranean food, this is a must-visit! The staff is amazing, and the food is delicious. So glad I stopped in!

Wow!!! Great tasting food here! Came here last night for the first time. I ordered some food for…read morepick up for my mother and I. We got the falafel appetizer to start for $9.00 with came with a side of tahini sauce too. The falafel was good! It was crispy on the outside but so soft on the inside and full of flavor. We also got an order of TABOULI for $10.00 (fine chopped parsley / tomato / burgul / onions / evoo / lemon juice) it was so fresh tasting and refreshing. For dinner I got the SHAWARMA DUO for $20.00 it was a mix of both chicken & beef shawarma / rice or fries / sauces / warm pita. Everything was delicious about this platter. Last but not least. I ordered baklava for $7.00 for my dessert. It's not on the menu because they don't always have it . But they had it tonight and I made sure to grab a piece. Staff was very friendly and accommodating here. Food was made quickly and prices were fair. Cute little spot!

Absolutely divine Palestinian fare! We got the Chicken Musakhan, Garlic Steak Shawarma, and…read moreFalafel. Although the Chicken Musakhan was dripping with oil, it was a solid choice. Garlic Steak Shawarma was hella good. Falafel texture was great and its flavor was amplified by the three sauces they gave (Tzatziki, TMG BBQ [modified BBQ], and AMBA [modified honey mustard], if I remember correctly). The sauces were definitely another highlight of the meal, they have 8 total! I asked for another Garlic sauce and to sample the Cilantro Avocado one. They gave them for free. All the ones we tried were awesome. Before we left we figured we would try their Pistachio Baklava too. Definitely the best I've had so far, with prominent pistachio and rose water flavors but oh so sweet haha. If we lived near, we would for sure be regulars!

Good Home Cooked food filled with love... the kind of food you can taste the love in every bite…read more This place is ran by a beautiful family that puts their pure intentions into their food. Everytime I come to Taheni, I don't just appreciate the food, but the genuine smiles and warmth from each family memeber I receive. Support this business because they are a rare wholesome gem! They are always consisent with their food + service, which is very rare. This is coming from someone who hardly ever dines out as I am incredibly picky with food quality.

A group of us were here for brunch on a Saturday and we had such a great experience…read more It's a huge beautiful space with both indoor and outdoor seating and we chose to sit indoors. The staff was extremely warm, kind and welcoming and a special shoutout to Irem who was amazing, gave us some great recommendations and took care of us throughout. I went for the $39 prix fixe brunch which is honestly such a great deal and comes with quite a spread. I had the muhammara, hummus, shakshuka and dessert and thoroughly enjoyed my coffee too. We also ordered the tuna Niçoise salad, which is by far the best I have had ever. One of my friends was accidentally served the wrong order and they immediately replaced it with the right one and made her meal completely complimentary, which was such a nice gesture and something we really appreciated. We also loved that nobody was rushing us and we could just sit, chat and enjoy our brunch. Great food, beautiful ambiance, wonderful hospitality and even the restrooms were spotless and very well maintained. Overall such a positive experience and easily a 5/5 for me.

ilili is a wonderful spot to enjoy flavorful Lebanese cuisine, with beautifully presented dishes…read moreand a warm, inviting atmosphere! We started with the Hummus with Lamb, which was wonderfully creamy and complemented by the flavorful spiced meat. The Arnabeet Mekle (fried cauliflower) was another highlight, with a delicious combination of textures and flavors. The freshly baked pita bread was a great accompaniment to the appetizers.We also tried the Duck Shawarma, which was enjoyable and paired nicely with the creamy dipping sauce. The only dish that didn't quite work for me was the Mekanek (lamb sausages). While the sausages themselves were good, I found the pomegranate molasses sauce a little too tangy and sour, with the sharpness overpowering the other flavors. This was more a matter of personal preference than anything else. We finished with the Knafe Bil Jibneh, a lovely way to end the meal! Overall, a very enjoyable experience with beautifully presented Lebanese food and plenty of delicious options.

Authentic Lebanese cuisine! Called to place a pickup order and had a good experience. The food was…read moreready in 10-15 mins and was carefully packaged up (hot and cold food separated). We got the chicken shawarma platter and the dips and pita to share! The Muhammara sauce was incredible! The staff was super friendly and literally gave us an entire bag of pita to ensure we had enough for the dips. Will be back!

Went for dinner. The food is good, amazing service. The…read moregentleman there made sure I had everything, checked on me so many times and was very friendly. The place is very clean and well decorated. I would recommend this place for sure.

Yum!! How have I not heard that this is legitimately THE BEST gyro around? I did hear the falafels…read morehere are unreal, but I can only eat so much at a time. Definitely in my next order. I work in the area, so they will be getting my lunch money frequently. Probably best for my wallet that I've only just discovered this place. I ordered takeout but would 100% sit in and have lunch with friends/family. Very cute. It looks like it might be a father/son working there. The gentlemen were very nice, and who doesn't love supporting a family owned business! Gyro Platter includes: Gyro meat, flat beans, hummus, babaghanouj, and of course tzatziki sauce and pita (lovely, light, perfect pita) The prices are excellent for the portion. My platter will last me lunch and dinner.

Very nice selection and authentically run by actual Lebanese folks. Got a traditional gyro at a…read morefair price and decent size. Beef and lamb mixture with a nice crispiness to it and plenty of tzatziki (perfect tang and creaminess). Pita it was wrapped in was on the thin side. Also tried the walnut baklava which was flakey and large for only $3. A little on the dry side, could've used more honey and walnut filling. Service was very friendly and nice. Tiny little joint but ample seating. Don't pass this place by, as it is off the main street and easy to miss.

Love the food. Never disappointed with any dish. All was perfect and service was on par. The only…read moretwo negatives I'd say is the place is extremely small, and the parking is absolutely horrible in that busy plaza. Want the same experience in a much larger scale? Go to their other location. I believe it's in Merrick.

I got the barg kebab and we got a shared baba ganoush for an appetizer for the table. They gave us…read morea plate of pita bread with white sauce as a free appetizer for the table. It was great to be able to eat the pita bread wi to the baba ganoush. I liked my barg kebab, as it tasted like steak. I dipped my steak in the white sauce but it still felt very dry with the rice to meat to tomato/onion ratio. I kind of wish there was a tiny bit more of the vegetables - either tomato or onion. The servers were kind and made sure our water was constantly refilled. There is a different price for cash and card.

Everything was genuinely good! My son ordered the Jalab and Lebanese pasta, while I got the passion…read morefruit drink and the El Toum salad. We shared the baba ganoush and the semolina cakes, which were on the house, and everything was delicious. The portions were generous, the flavors were spot on, and it was all very reasonably priced.

Never been here. Found it through a Google search. Arrived before meeting my party and as soon as I…read morereached the front and saw the dark dirty floor of front door, and how filthy the front door looked I couldn't bring myself to eat here with my party. They have on the front dirty window an "A" rating. Go figure! Took my party to another A rated place that door window and floor wasn't dark dirty.

Spread across two continents and made up of seven different geographical regions, Türkiye is a…read morecountry of diverse and delicious culinary delights. Plateaus and plains of fertile soil formed by now-extinct volcanoes, snow-covered mountains, and fast-flowing rivers lend themselves to a rich and varied table. Influenced by Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Central Asian, and Eastern European food and culture, Turkish cuisine is distinctive, as varied as the country itself. Located on busy W Palisade Avenue in downtown Englewood, my partner, our friends, and I decided on Antioch Restaurant for a celebratory dinner before a show at the nearby Bergen PAC. We made a reservation for a party of five via Yelp. Upon arrival for some of us as first-timers, this BYOB establishment offered a cozy yet modern vibe that felt both welcoming and elegant where we were seated immediately. The dim lighting sets the perfect mood. A well-balanced menu features plenty of choices for everyone. We decided on Antioch House Falafel, Turkish Meatball, Chicken Gyro Plate, and Classic Fettuccine. We began our meal with complimentary huge balloon bread (Balon lavaş), but it became hard like a cracker once it cooled. The food was fresh, well-executed with a distinctive combination of traditional and contemporary flavors, and delicious. Every dish we tried and tasted had been cooked with the utmost care, authenticity, and the presentation was amazing. The owner, Ugur, was a pleasure to talk to--friendly, welcoming, and professional. Definitely one of the better restaurants we've tried in the area, and a place that represents Turkish cuisine very well.

I ordered take out and spend almost $100. Food was good. The lamb chops needed salt and pepper and…read morewere quite small. It comes, 3 lamb chops with a small amount of rice and a salad. No pita bread for $43. I also got the mixed cold appetizer which has 5 different spreads and that came with only 1 pita bread cut in half for $24. How ever the appetizer was good flavor just needed more bread. Ground meat pide was pretty good. For dessert I had the khanefe. I'm used to it being a little more crunchy and syrupy but I guess that's just a personal preference. Overall food was good. They don't give you enough. Portions are small for the pricing.