My wife and I tried Taboonette after visiting a nearby exhibit. The fast casual vibe was perfect…read morefor a quick lunch. Staff were polite and professional. I enjoyed the lamb shawarma pan with brown rice. The sauces made for a flavorful dish and the bonus green hot sauce was a nice addition! My wife wasn't as happy with the Israeli salad but realized that she wanted something more than the cucumbers. Nice casual and seemingly healthy lunch!

Tried Lamb plate and cauliflower/spaghetti squash hummus bowl. Flavors were great. Lamb was sliced…read moreand had a little gristle and went well with the sauce and yellow rice. They give a side salad as well and it was a very generous portion! Salad dressing as sharp and acidic and went well with the rest of the plate. The cauliflower/spaghetti squash bowl was good. It came with some pita that was out of this world fluffy and tasty. Portions are great here as well. I'd definitely go back for a casual meal!

Very good Middle Eastern restaurant, nice atmosphere and excellent service. They won't seat until…read morethe full party is there, but while we waited we grabbed seats at the bar and indulged in the Happy Hour menu until 7pm of $10 drinks (they also have a few bar bites). Once seated for dinner, we had: - Charred eggplant - Hummus cauliflower salad - Kofta (ground lamb & beef kebab) - Fried kubeh - Butternut squash & whipped feta They also gave us an amuse-bouche to start, a nice touch. It was plenty of food for three people and we enjoyed all the dishes. The total, including tax and tip was $203.

Dinner was so good. We arrived fairly early on a Saturday and opted for a table inside (although…read morethe sidewalk seating looked lovely). Our servers were amazing and everything we ordered was delicious. I regret not having room for dessert. Highly recommend the salmon crudo and braised lamb. The date glaze on the lamb...wow.

I've been coming to this place for so many years. I've never left them a review but this time when…read moreI was in the city, I decided that I had to give him a good review as they deserve. The ambience of the place is very clean. They have seating inside and out. Service was nice, quick and easy very friendly people, especially for being in the city And the shawarma sandwich is probably the best shawarma sandwich you'll indulging while you're in the city You won't be disappointed

I haven't been here since the 1980s. So, I had the traditional falafel with hummus added and a Diet…read moreCoke for $11 -paradise !! Ate in a nice outside area that's in the street and consumed it like it was crack. Everything was fresh-tomatoes, lettuce, onion, tahini, hummus, the falafel was fried beautifully crunchy, but soft on the inside. Beautifully hot. And..get the hot sauce on the side- homemade and incredibly great. I would recommend this 1,000,000% to anyone.

Me and my two best friends came here this evening to eat some dinner. I think this was honestly the…read morebest experience and food I have ever had. All of it was portioned nicely, freshly made, and quickly served hot. The server, owner, and cook had such great manners and even provided us with free appetizers, tea, all without us even asking. There rice is to die for, I would honestly hop on a 40 minute train ride just to get a bowl of rice. The tea ... even better. I don't like tea to begin with but something about their freshly made steaming hot tea was delicious. I have to say none of the positive reviews are lying. everything was also reasonably priced, especially being that there in the city I was suprised. I hope to come back soon and try other options. if you come here, you must order their hummus, tea, and rice.

Delicious and great price!! great atmosphere and interior design! We got the lamb beef and chicken…read moremix with rice... good service.

This is such an incredible, well priced restaurant. The toum is incredible, and the ambiance is…read morewonderful - there's great outdoor seating with good people watching. Tons of food for the price, and the service is fantastic! I will 10000% be back.

My friend and I had tickets to a Saturday matinee at the 14th Street Y. We grabbed lunch at Salma…read morebecause it's only two blocks away. The restaurant is cute though not necessarily the epitome of comfort. Chairs are hard, tables one on top of the other -- though one can sit outside which is always a plus. Luckily, it wasn't crowded. I had a falafel sandwich which was crisp and good. I was surprised that it took so long to prepare, with D getting her food way before they brought out mine. She ordered sunnyside-up eggs, three to an order. Her dish looked perfect! In addition, D went for a side of batata harra potatoes. What I tried was spicy -- very spicy! -- but a little mushy. This is a cozy little cafe with enough variety to warrant a return visit.

We both work, so Naya is always our go to when we are in a rush and need something delicious and…read morefilling for dinner. This location is spacious, with cool AC and great staff!

Went in for the first time during the week. It has the same vibes as cava and Chipotle. The food is…read morefine and theres tables to sit at. They do need some more drink options.

This establishment has a long time good reputation l and I can honestly say it's the best Moroccan…read morefood I've had in a long time. The atmosphere is casual, inviting, and buzzing with the energy of a busy dining room, yet the service remains genuinely friendly and attentive. ​We started with an appetizer of naan with a jalapeño cheese sauce and an appetizer called paratha, which was like a flaky naan-type bread with three delicious dipping sauces. It was outstanding. ​For our mains, we shared the lamb shank tagine with apricots and prunes, alongside the mixed grill. The mixed grill was excellent--served with rice and featuring kafta, merguez sausage, chicken, and vegetables, all served as kebabs. Every meat on the plate was perfectly seasoned, juicy, and beautifully prepared. The lamb shank was equally superb and literally fell right off the bone. A great experience from start to finish! ​

I love a late brunch and Cafe Mogador's ends at 4 pm so I came on a Sunday around 1 pm without a…read morereservation. It was about a 10 minute wait- not bad. Had a good amount of indoor and outdoor seating, so good chance for walkins if you can't get a resy. Ordered the Halloumi eggs and Country breakfast, as well as babaganoush and a side of harissa. The babaganoush with the spiced pita from the plates was my favorite bite, but the labne that came with the omelet was a close second. The halloumi eggs were also delish, but that might be because I just love halloumi! Our server was really sweet and friendly too- overall a great spot for brunch in EV!

Pretty solid spot but gets very busy so would highly recommend a reservation. The seating is a bit…read moretight and be prepared to yell since it can get noisy. Super lively environment! Don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu, but nothing in particular really stood out to me. The chicken skewer definitely surprised me and was quite tasty!

I came here again for dinner with a friend. The tables are super tight. Our server wasn't that…read morefriendly. We got: - Labaneh: it came with a pita and there was more of the dip then pita so I would have asked for another pita - schnitzel salad: I got this again because I enjoyed it last time - 12 chairs lamb burger : my friend go this medium rare. She liked it!

Moustache pizza is the kind of spot that's increasingly harder to find in the city, let alone in…read morethe west village which is observing its slow decent into slop bowl/IG inspired food capital of the world. Moustache is a rare gem which feels homely, inviting, top it off with a service with a smile and you're left wondering why this place isn't the darling of food vloggers and enthusiasts. Ultimately, it's the food that wins. I tried the excellent Lahmajun pizza, the baba ganoush and washed that down with a delicious mint tea for my late Saturday afternoon lunch. Highly recommend, avail of these local gems before the next reigning slop bowl dujour overruns all these beautiful, magical spots in the city.

We had a great dining experience at Moustache Pitza! We were able to walk in and get seated…read moreimmediately on a weekday for dinner. It has a cute interior that feels homey. And the servers are so nice. We got the muhammara and chicken kebab plate. Both were delicious! The muhammara was smooth and flavorful and the chicken was tender and juicy.

It was our first time in a few years to have Middle Eastern cuisine for dinner…read more Zizi was already bustling when we arrived, but our table was already waiting for us. Soon after we sat down, we were offered a sweet vodka shot while perusing the menu. To start, we opted to try a couple of Israeli beers, Malka and Efes. It suited well with our appetizers of grilled bone marrow served with toasted brioche and falafel. We then ordered the chicken shawarma and overnight lamb. All the dishes are delicious and perfect for sharing. The service was a bit slow that night, but shout out to Morgan; she saved the night. She kept checking on us, offered us another shot, and complemented us with the decadent dessert: Motek is an eggplant. Overall, we had a lovely dinner here. And I would not hesitate to recommend this place to family and friends.

Came here for an early dinner and some drinks with friends and family. They did not disappoint! The…read moredrinks were pretty good, but the food was even better. Everyone loved the pesto halloumi, the hummus, and the special Buratta. The service was great! It was a small restaurant but very mighty.