I have been to slot of Middle Eastern restaurants in nyc and NJ area that are rated very high this…read moreplace is the best place i have ever been to i love it will be back for sure its worth coming from Staten Island just to eat there

The Bosphorus, the 32-kilometer (20-mile)-long north-south strait, has been a waterway of the…read morehighest importance since ancient times in Turkey. Its English name comes from a Greek legend: Zeus had an affair with a beautiful woman named Io. When Hera, his wife, discovered his infidelity, she turned Io into a cow and created a horsefly to sting her on the rump. Io jumped clear across the strait. Thus, "bous" = "cow" and "poros" = "crossing place": Bosphorus = "crossing place of the cow." Located off of busy Franklin Avenue in Nutley, my partner, our friends, and I have decided on our dinner at this family-owned-and-run BYOB establishment, which has been open since 1995. A reservation was made for a party of 4 by calling their restaurant. Upon arrival after three years, we were welcomed by Nora, the owner, and made our way to a table by the piano inside, evoking a cozy, thoughtfully designed, upscale vibe with music playing softly. Their menu features Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. For starters, we decided on the Puffed Rill Pastry and Grape Leaves. Our main meal consisted of all lamb dishes (Lamb Shish Kebab, Beyti Kebab, Lamb Chops, and Lamb Sauté). Our food was fresh, well seasoned, and cooked to perfection, accompanied by a beautifully presented dish. Everything was authentically made with love here. Wish we could have stayed for dessert, as they looked amazing, but some of us were in a rush. It's definitely on the higher end cost but worth the taste. Our visit ended with a hug and a piece of candy.

What a bomb of flavor and friendly service. Highly recommend…read morechecking this spot out. The price vs. taste ratio is fair and the food is unique and creative and beautiful. If you're looking for a higher end Mediterranean spot with a beautiful aesthetic and environment, this is it!

Cute little spot with valet parking! We sat outside, and the aesthetics were absolutely…read morebeautiful--such a nice atmosphere. We started with a few appetizers: the calamari, Yasmeen fries, and falafel. Everything was so fresh and delicious! We all ordered different entrees, and the portions were generous enough that we all ended up taking some home. The restaurant is BYOB, and we ordered mango and lemonade to mix together--such an amazing combination! The only downside for me was that I didn't realize they had hookah smoking. At times, the smoke was a little overwhelming. Definitely not a deal breaker, though. If I come back, I'll probably ask for a table farther toward the back and away from the hookah area. Overall, a really enjoyable experience with great food, beautiful ambiance, and generous portions. I'd definitely come back!

This establishment touts themselves as a healthy food restaurant, which they definitely have…read more However, they also have not so healthy items like an array of fried foods which are mostly on the kids menu. We tried a mango pineapple smoothie which is only made with almond milk. Unfortunately, with an almond allergy we asked them to use water only, so the consistency was different, but was still tasty. We also tried the crispy chicken wrap, Caesar salad wrap, grilled protein bowl, and a Dubai chocolate cheese cake. Everything was ok to good. It was all very fresh, but the steak in the protein bowl was chewy, some things lacked a little flavor, while others were very flavorful. So just a bit inconsistent. Service was friendly and helpful. The restaurant itself is intimate and cute. I would return if in the area, and try something different.

Stumbled upon this place from an instagram ad, and noticed it was close to my job. I came here for…read morelunch. Street meter parking is available. I ordered a chicken Caesar wrap, fries, and a soda. Everything came out to $20. The food came out relatively quickly. The wrap was good but the chicken was under seasoned. I wish it had more flavor. Other than that, everything was just ok.

2026 Sep 19: 1) shish kebab 2) skewered chicken 3) both with lentil soup ( excellent!!! ) 4) coffee…read moreand tea. Both the chicken and lamb are very tasty.

This was my first time at Toros and I'm glad I stopped in! The restaurant has a warm, homey and…read moreinviting vibe; I particularly liked the lighting and wall art, it made the space feel very authentic. Toros only serves wine, so plan accordingly (they do have a non-alcoholic lemonade on the menu, which my dinner date loved). Our server was friendly and took time to describe each item on the menu. For my meal, I tried the Bamia, which is a traditional, thick Turkish stew with okra and lamb, served with basmati rice. The stew itself had a sour taste but our server did give me the heads up before ordering. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Toros and I'm looking forward to coming back!

The food here is very tasty very fresh. Service is very good attentive staff the ambience clean…read moreestablishment. You can see the pride in the place. Very good size portions have gone back over and over.

I love this place. I've been coming here once or twice a week for lunch the past couple months…read moresince working in the area. Seems like a family owned business. The owner is very friendly and the service is quick. I either get the felafel pita or the vegetable burger and they're both delicious. I appreciate that I can get a meal with no animal products or plastic. The way they out the vegetable burger together is perfect. The prices are good. You can get lunch for less than $12.

SO SO SO GOOD!!! We decided to finally visit for date night on a Thursday night. No one else was…read morethere for dinner! Which was a bit of a shock at first but honestly as parents of a 2 year old, we welcomed the silent room (besides the Lebanese music). Ordered the dinner for 2, the cucumber yogurt dip, and a mint tea. We were so happy with this place. The ladies working were so sweet and everything came out quickly and fresh off the grill! Let me also point out that the grill master was a woman. Awesome. Can't wait to go back again for a casual night and BYOB next time. Just curious why the place was empty! And we didn't see one person come in to pickup takeout. What's the deal?

Five years later, still five stars…read more Stopped in today for lunch and got some baba gahnoush. It was delicious, smoky and creamy. Also tried the Burak and they were good, not overwhelming and they had a nice crunch. My mom ordered the sujuk and it was great. The sausage almost tasted like chorizo. I asked for the chicken shawarma gyro but I got a platter instead. There was some miscommunication but I'm kind of glad there was! It was delicious. The rice pilaf is very good. The hummus is also smooth and tasty. It was shockingly empty for lunch but I suppose they do a lot of takeout and are busier on weekends. The ladies who were serving were so sweet and accommodating. Love this spot!

Had a great experience at Rola's Kitchen! The food was delicious, the atmosphere was welcoming, and…read morethe service was friendly and attentive. Everything was fresh and flavorful, and we had a really enjoyable time overall. Would definitely come back and recommend giving this place a try!

Wow, stunning & beautiful place. Start off ambiance was great, it was quiet and early since I came…read morehere for lunch but love how welcoming they are. Service was great and wonderful, the young lady always checked up to make sure everything was great. Food was so tasty & had flavor to it! I had ordered octopus with hummus, it was very well cooked & I had to have pita on the side. I also ordered shish kebab filet mignon & as well very well cooked, not overcooked or dry at all. The rice was plain, which was okay for me. The onions definitely made up for it to combine it together. To top it off I also got fried calamari, it was a little bit chewy overall still had flavor to it. My go to drink was a mint lemonade that they make it into a slushie. I never had a mint lemonade so the taste to the drink was new to me but I loved it! You could bring your own liquor becusse they do not sell that. Overall amazing place for a quick lunch or dinner!

This was my second visit. And, unfortunately, it was not as good as I remembered. We visited at…read moreabout 2 PM on a Friday. My companion and I both ordered the salad with grilled salmon for $20 each. The salmon was a handful of tiny cubes of salmon filet with skin on and was a bit fishy. The restaurant is clean and nicely decorated. The service was fine. But, I do not know that I would return.

First time I came I was SO impressed. This time I was equally disappointed. My friend and I came…read morefor a late lunch. We both ordered the salmon salad for $18. Perhaps I wrongly assumed we would get a salad with piece of salmon on top. We got a chopped salad - which was fresh and tasty and well-dressed, that included literally 4 at best, 1 inch x 1 inch chunks of salmon - with the skin on. And the salmon tasted fishy. For the price, one expects at least a small filet of salmon on top of the salad. And at the very least one that doesn't taste fishy and aged. Not sure I want to take a chance again.

Arabella is such an amazing worker, she helped figure put what was going on and didn't make me feel…read moreso rushed. lucky to have her as a part of your team!!

Now, usually i only use yelp when i am completely disgusted at a place and how it runs, but this…read moreone is completely the opposite. From the hospitality to the wide variety of food, this location is fantastic. Service was great and when you ask for extra you get extra, can you believe it. The area and scenery reminds me of Chipotle, but definitely in a more mediterranean way. Five Stars for Cava!

The food here was decent, although the chicken was slightly overcooked .The service was adequate…read morebut nothing particularly special. On the positive side, the atmosphere was very pleasant and the restaurant had a great overall vibe. plenty of servers, made for a minimal we wait and hookah was available. What was disappointing, however, was the automatic gratuity added to the bill for a table of only 4 people. More importantly, the server did not inform us that the tip had already been included, which felt a bit misleading. Considering the food, service, and billing experience, I think three stars is a fair and even generous rating.

Food is delicious as usual, i feel like it got even better??? Service felt tighter, and better. I…read morewill continue to come back I wish they played lebanese music or smth