Awesome place. We were looking for a place to grab some good food after a day at the museum. Lots…read moreof choices given the number of restaurants, so I am glad we ended here. The hummus and taziki dip were delicious did not taste packaged to pre-made at all. I got the lokal burger which is made w lamb meat and a fat slice of feta on top. It was delicious. Our table also ordered crab cakes, chicken wraps, and a kids cheese pizza. Everyone was more than satisfied w their meals. I would definitely love to go here again.

Our party of seven adults and three children exited the Natural History Museum in need of…read morenourishment and a respite from the 100-degree heat. We came upon Lokal 83 and were seated at a large table toward the back of this pleasant restaurant. We ordered a family-style meal, sampling many of their dishes. PICK THREE - $27 * Eggplant Salad, Tzatziki, Ajvar ARUGULA & PEAR SALAD - $17 Fresh arugula with thinly sliced pear, walnuts, blue cheese, dried cranberries, olive oil, and honey vinaigrette. AVOCADO & TOMATO SALAD - $17 Fresh tomato, cucumber, red onion, avocado, corn, fresh parsley, tossed with olive oil and lemon juice. BEETROOT & FETA CHEESE SALAD - $16 Beets, feta cheese, parsley, lemon vinaigrette, golden raisins, and walnuts. MIXED OLIVES - $12 Mediterranean olives mixed with lemon juice, garlic, oregano, chili flakes, and olive oil. CHEESE PASTRIES - $13 Fried, cigar-shaped crispy pastries stuffed with feta cheese and dill. ZUCCHINI PANCAKES - $17 Pan-fried zucchini pancakes served with garlic yogurt sauce. STUFFED GRAPE LEAVES - $14 Grape leaves stuffed with rice, pine nuts, currants, and herbs. I sampled most of the dishes and thought all of the salads were very good, although the pear slices in the Arugula & Pear Salad could have been riper. The Eggplant Salad was really more of a dip than a salad, but it had excellent flavor. The Cheese Pastries were crispy, hot and tasty. The Zucchini Pancakes were bland and would have been better with a more generous serving of the garlic yogurt sauce. Service was good for the most part, though a little spotty at times, especially when it came time to get the check. Overall, this was a solid four-star dining experience. We'd be happy to return.

Ambiance/Atmosphere Came here for brunch with a friend on…read morethe Upper West Side, and the space set the tone right away. Warm, cozy, and inviting, with a relaxed vibe that made it easy to settle in and linger over the meal. Appetizers We started with a cheese flatbread, boat-shaped and blistered at the edges, the interior molten and gooey with a bright basil leaf on top. Simple but done really well, crisp crust giving way to all that warm cheese. Mains The brunch dishes were the highlight. A sizzling skillet of eggs cooked over spiced sausage came out rich and savory, the yolks just set, perfect for scooping up with the basket of warm bread on the side. The tomato-based baked eggs were equally good, a deep, well-seasoned sauce with a little heat and fresh herbs on top. Comforting, generous, and full of flavor. Drinks The blackberry mocktail was a standout, refreshing and beautifully garnished with a cluster of fresh blackberries. Always great to see a thoughtful non-alcoholic option that feels like more than an afterthought. Service Attentive and warm throughout. The team kept everything moving smoothly without ever feeling rushed. Verdict Five stars. Delicious food, a cozy atmosphere, and a mocktail worth ordering on its own. A fantastic UWS brunch spot that I'd happily return to.

Delicious food, bustling with customers, and a cute interior. Experienced great service at the bar…read morebecause they were packed on a Thursday evening. All their dips are phenomenal. I love their branzino though I wish the potatoes that came with it were more flavorful and crispier. The muhammura is epic. After coming here twice I had to recreate it at home and it's my new favorite dip. I even made labneh to go with it. Leyla has inspired my cooking at home! I make my friends and family muhammura now, and I can't get enough of Turkish cuisine. Cant wait to come back and try more of their dishes!

Love the mezze; the chicken liver mouse is a special but outstanding as always. The pistachio and…read moredate mode if also spectacular and the hummus is now available as a mezze. The had the new Fatoush salad that was out of this world!

another restaurant week adventure has concluded, this time, uptown…read more - the inside of the restaurant is cute, very well decorated with a little bit of Mediterranean hotel lobby feel. does that make any sense? we sat in the elevated back section amongst the other yapping groups - I started my meal with the arayes which was a banger of an entry. my dining companions who started with the hummus felt the same way about their start! the arayes was a crispy olive oil covered cracking pita filled with thick juicy lamb. the labneh pool was bountiful. - the gravlax did not get the same reaction, the portion was small and very much whatever - for my entree I got the hake (their online menu is not accurate with options) and it was delicious. the fish was so moist and split apart on each muscle line. the green beans sat in a light buttery sauce - the place fell short with dessert, the cheesecake was a labneh cheesecake which immediately interested me but it was very melty soft, the texture of a whipped cream and the flavor was minimal. the pecan crust was nutty and sweet like a good ice cream topping

Bodrum is a fun place! We sat outside on a nice Saturday evening and it was lively but not too…read morecrowded. Engaged, kind, fast service. The food was good - some items were amazing and others were pretty good. I absolutely LOVED the babaghanoush and the Turkish flatbread was another fave. We also got the manti, which was great, and the sis kebab which was just fine in my opinion. Yummy unique drinks too! It's a great neighborhood spot.

Bodrum is a Turkish restaurant on the Upper West Side named after the lively coastal city in…read moreTurkey. The restaurant stays true to traditional Turkish flavors, and the food was absolutely delicious!! I had dinner with two friends, one of whom is Turkish, so of course we had to get their official stamp of approval. Thankfully, Bodrum passed the test! I had the lamb tagine, which was hearty, flavorful, and very filling. My friends ordered the stuffed cabbage and lavash, and everyone loved their food. The star of the night was definitely the stuffed cabbage. The cabbage had a flavor and texture that almost reminded me of grape leaves, and it was SO good. Everyone at Bodrum was incredibly welcoming and accommodating. Great food, great service, and a really nice atmosphere. Can't wait to come back and try more of the menu!!

It's my neighborhood restaurant I literally can't order something that's not delicious. Everything…read moreis delicious. I always start off with a spicy smoky margarita. Delicious! Definitely have to order the delish Taboon Bread. I'm crazy for the Chicken "Musakhan". The tuna crudo is divine. And the heirloom carrots fab. You can't go wrong here not to mention loooove the back garden on a warm night.

Started with the Hummus and Taboon Bread on the side. Bread was nothing special but it was good…read morebread. Same with the hummus although I thought the portion was sooo tiny for the price. Also got the Falafel which was the crunchiest falalfel Ive had like that was so good. Then the Greene Shakshuka for the main which was fine. I liked the flavor of the sauce was good but it was so liquidy you couldnt really get much of it on the solid ingredients, had to use bread to soak it. But the eggs and artichoke were really nice.

We stopped here for lunch first and foremost to escape the heat, and ended up really enjoying our…read morefood! I'm not sure what their airflow/fan situation is but the temperature inside was HEAVENLY. So much so that there was a sleeping baby two tables down from where we were seated. The inside was very inviting yet spacious and (literally) airy. Now onto the delicious food and drink! I got the Mediterranean Summer cocktail which was basically a Moroccan mint lemonade with vodka and thin cucumber slices. It was so wonderfully refreshing and hit the spot! My boyfriend and I decided to share the mixed hummus but really shouldn't have- it was delicious but WAY too much for the two of us. Three of the little dishes had plain creamy hummus with lots of tangy tahini. Then the other three had the same hummus base but different toppings- chickpeas, sautéed mushrooms, and stewed fava beans. All three were delicious textural and flavor complements to the hummus. This platter came with a fresh tomato cucumber and parsley salad, and a big basket of stretchy, chewy saj pita bread. We also ordered a plate of vegetable dolmades which were outstanding- so fresh and full of flavor and easily among the best I've had! Then as if we hadn't eaten enough the waiter gave us some homemade pastries for dessert. There was a flaky and fragrant baklava type treat with pistachios, and two crumbly fig cookies. All were excellent and unexpectedly free! The hospitality, cool and relaxing atmosphere, and delicious food definitely make Gazala's worthy of a return trip!!

They used to have a second location in Hell's Kitchen. I grew up going to that place, my parents…read moreloved that they made the bread in the front window counter so you could watch whenever you walked passed. They have since closed that location and focused on their main location here. The food is still absolutely amazing. Hummus is so smooth, the chicken is tender, and the grill marks on the kebabs are perfection. We ordered a whole bunch of dishes to share and the waiter checked with us to confirm they could send out the dishes whenever they were ready. Everything tasted fresh and delicious, and it was a lovely lunch with my parents who usually don't travel all the way to the UWS for lunch, but were especially missing this place.

5/5 Stars Oda House…read moreis such a hidden gem on the Upper East Side. I went during Restaurant Week and the $45 three course deal was a great value. I had the Oda House Special with salmon and mushrooms and the khinkali, both of which were excellent. Our waiter was great and even brought us a complimentary shot of chacha, which was a really nice touch. The restaurant has a cozy, intimate feel with a nice outdoor space, and it wasn't packed when we went. I'd definitely come back.

I have never had Georgian food so this was an interesting dive into it for me…read more I loved the pkhali trio and actually didn't finish it so somehow the leftovers were way more flavorful than when I had it fresh. It probably had something to do with all the seasonings fully seeping into the walnut paste mixture and into the eggplant. Really interesting texture and flavors and very different from what I normally eat. I didn't really like the cold yogurt soup but its just because I am used to warm soups. It seems like this style of soup is common in Eastern Europe and former Soviet countries. The mushrooms and salmon were a warm and hearty dish which I enjoyed sharing. Service was fine and the ambiance was relaxed.

Shane is literally the best bartender ever!! So nice, so welcoming, and very much made the place…read morefeel like home!! I will be coming back :))

Pappardella is one of the few remaining old school gems on the UWS. We sat at the bar and our…read morebartender Shane provided us with any and all information we needed, gave us a quality experience and even provided us with a brief history of the bar! Some of the dishes have been there since they opened and they have staff that have been there for over 15 years. Highly recommend Pappardella for its ambiance and food. Unless you are looking for a sit down table experience, I suggest sitting at the bar with Shane. It's a genuinely fun time!