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    Pita Palace

    4.7 (335 reviews)
    InexpensiveMiddle Eastern, Falafel
    Closed 2:00 pm - 11:30 PM
    Updated 2 months ago

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    PITA PALACE ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Asal B.

    Service is really good and workers make you feel like you're at home and welcoming. Good local spot and kabobs are really good. Will definitely be a regular here. Portions are good have I always have left overs.

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    Julia H.

    Sometimes I think I should get the award for worst photos on Yelp. In my defense, it's usually only for when I get food delivered. I've had Pita Palace bookmarked for nearly a year and was happy to see that they are on DoorDash (don't believe they are on UberEats) and I recently switched delivery apps. Ibs girly over here means no falafel or hummus (big sad). I opted for the chicken shawarma sandwich and carrot cake for dessert. Don't often go for cakes but I was really craving something decadent and cream cheese frosting sounded like it would hit the spot. Delivery took longer than I anticipated given that I live decently close, but still not too bad. I was overall pleasantly surprised because nothing here was too heavy. The carrot cake wasn't massive which I appreciate as sometimes I get carried away consuming indulgent foods and then am full of regret afterwards. Cream cheese frosting wasn't too sweet and overall I'd order it again! The chicken shawarma was also solid. Lots if veggies and thin stretchy pita. It wasn't heavy on any sauces which kept it light and had a lot of chicken for those who keep track of protein intake. Think this is a must try fast healthy spot!

    Aura B.

    Good food and fast service. I took the combo Chicken and Beef, it was all good in taste, I just didn't like the Beef at all. Everything else, tasted good like the traditional Middle Eastern food.

    Chicken sandwich $9
    Marisa M.

    Cute, clean, friendly staff and affordable delicious and filling sandwiches and platters. Came here on a Monday night there were a couple people waiting for takeout and a couple eating their dinner. Small place with two 4 top tables and a counter with about 5 additional chairs. I liked it though, cozy. And I was impressed just how clean everything was. Usually I go to take out places and no one got to cleaning the tables yet or there is stuff on the floor. Not at this place. 9 dollars for a big pita sandwich with chicken. I loved the flavor abd the grilled onion on it too. Really messy though and the whole pita falls apart. My boyfriend got the falafel platter. 14 dollars. Big as well. I tried everything on it and the humus and the cabbage where the best. The humus was really a standout. And the falafel were delicious. I don't usually like falafel but I really like the flavor of these and the crispiness on the outside and gooyeness on the inside. And not an overpowering chickpea flavor which is good. Great place to stop in for a bite. Will come back when I'm in this area again! I want to try the fries for 3 dollars and the carrot cake which looked delicious.

    Fresh soft pita, tasty crunchy Falafel Pita with Everything. Added some spice too

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    5 months ago

    He's the best, the food is amazing, dont forget to try the carrot cake. Chicken shawarma and kofta sandwiches were perfect

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    4 months ago

    truly the best and most accommodating restaurant i've ever been to in nyc. incredible food and service. feels like eating at home.

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    1 year ago

    We had chicken shawarma with hummus,salads and pita... delicious!! Owner very kind and will definitely eat there again. Mary Anne &Bob C

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    1 year ago

    Love the food and prices are good. Their burgers and chicken skewer in a pita are great!!!

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    1 year ago

    Shawarma was fantastic -- came in a few mins after closing and still had a great dinner. Cute spot, nice staff, would definitely recommend.

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    2 years ago

    A hidden neighborhood gem! The food is delicious and the owner has such a kind demeanor. We wish we lived nearby, we'd be eating here often!

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    3 years ago

    My partner and I love this spot. Staff is the best. Lots of options for vegetarians.

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    Amazing food! Must try! One of the best restaurants in New York! We had Kofta platter and it was delicious.

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    I was in this neighborhood a couple of months ago with one other person. We initially planned to go…read moreto Miriam next door, since the other person had been to the Upper West Side location and enjoyed it. Still, they were working on it, so we decided to go to their sister, more casual spot instead, with me, in hindsight, being happy because I liked this more than Miriam (at least the UWS location.) The place is casual, with a warm and inviting atmosphere, and I can see it being very popular for lunch or brunch. The service was friendly as well. We both decided to get the Israeli Experience for $32 each, though they warned us it was a lot of food and we could split it. We did indeed take home some leftovers, and it was a terrific deal. Said experience is a comprehensive sampling of their menu, featuring two skewers, five salads, hummus, tahini, and two pitas, served with a choice of yellow rice or French fries, with the salads and skewers being our choice from the menu. Since we were going to share a few cold mezzes/salads, we decided to get fries and rice. The fries were well portioned, with a light crisp, while some were a bit soft. I found the rice, as expected, to be a better accompaniment, as it's lighter and goes well with the sauces. The pita bread was warm but standard and presumably store-bought. For the salads, our favorite of the bunch was probably the Spanish Eggplant, listed as fried eggplant tossed in tomato & pepper sauce. This was very similar (if not the same) as Turkish Soslu patlıcan, so I'm not sure why it's listed as Spanish unless they're Spanish eggplants or something. All naming aside, this was very tasty, with the eggplant both very garlicky and soft, but not too much that it lacked texture. I also liked the Moroccan Carrot, listed as thinly sliced carrots cooked & marinated in Moroccan spices. I have seen this in a few Moroccan places, such as in Astoria, and this was good. The carrots were soft, and the spice blend had a slight tang among other flavors. I would also recommend this. I am not usually the biggest fan of Israeli Salad, which is made here with chopped cucumber, tomatoes, scallions, parsley, and za'atar lemon vinaigrette, but this was good. I believe there was a bit of tahini or something similar in the dressing, which made it a bit more flavorful than the usual version, and all the vegetables are very fresh. This was better than expected and good. The Hummus was pretty good. I like some other spots with thicker hummus or a bit more kick, but it was still tasty. The same can be applied to the Tahini, which was standard but good. More standard and tasty was the Purple Cabbage. Nothing particularly special, but it was good, and they appear to have updated since I had it last, adding beets and roasted sesame seeds, which sounds like a pleasant addition. The Kale and Dried Apricot Salad with winter kale, dried apricots, and roasted almonds dressed with house vinaigrette was fine. I'm a bit biased here as I don't like kale, but there were plenty of crunchy almonds. However, I wish there were more apricots, and the dressing didn't mask the kale as much as I'd like. I wasn't a fan of the Corn Salad with grilled corn, red pepper, and jalapenos. The dish should probably be served warm, since the cold grilled corn had an unappetizing texture and flavor when mixed with the pepper. It reminded me a bit of a dip gone wrong. This was easily my least favorite, and neither of us finished it. The skewers were pretty good but more standard. In terms of options, each of us got a Harissa Salmon, he chose a Chicken Thigh, and I got a Ground Beef & Lamb Kofta. The fish was surprisingly tender, but I found the harissa to be only very mild, which was a bit surprising given how red the dish looked. He seemed to enjoy his chicken skewer, while the kofta was alright. I have had much more flavorful kofta before, but at least it wasn't dry, with the meat being pretty juicy. The "experience" reminded me of a much better version of Kashkaval Garden in Hell's Kitchen, minus the fondue, of course. It's essentially the same price point as getting the salmon from there, but it has many pluses. The side dishes are much better and more varied, the skewers are smaller but much more tender and less overcooked, and the portion size is much larger. This doesn't even include the large portion of rice or salad, which isn't included there. I didn't love everything here, but it's hard to deny this deal, especially in this fancy neighborhood.

    Please bring back the old sides, the new carrot heavy options aren't a great replacement and we…read morewere disappointed with our last order. Otherwise big fans.

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    I finally made it here for lunch and wow I was impressed!…read more They have a Mediterranean influenced menu and we ordered a few items which we loved. I ordered the chicken schwarma plate and falafel salad which were excellent - the fries were terrific and the overall atmosphere was to die for - it's a nice cozy space and the service was excellent The owner cares deeply about serving quality food at a reasonable price - they make challah bread over the weekends which sells out fast Definitely try this place you won't be disappointed

    I was craving falafel and this is one of the few places that popped up in the neighborhood…read more I ordered a falafel sandwich and it was fresh and flavorful. I would definitely order again. Israeli style with pickles, which I love. The chickpea soup was a standout. So flavorful and nourishing; definitely a nod to the sopa de garbanzos that I grew up with. The generous portion of labane is rich and complimented by herbs and an excellent olive oil. But it only comes with one pita! Personally, I'd prefer a smaller portion with more bread. Ok, first, let's be accurate about a few things. Etymologically, "batata" comes from the Spanish for "potato." This is a nod to "Sephardic" Jews, from the Hebrew word for the Iberian Peninsula (by definition, Spain and Portugal; after "expulsion," this came to include a diaspora more broadly northern African. In order words, western and southern European, not Eastern like Ashkenazi Jews.)

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