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    Silvana

    3.6 (367 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 3:45 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    SILVANA ATMOSPHERE

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    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Lisa S.

    I adore this eccentric spot. They serve real food that hasn't been over processed. We order the salmon salad and couldn't believe how filling and hearty it was. The lady servers were polite and welcoming. We were allowed to sit with our dog inside a special area where other dog owners were enjoying their meal. I couldn't be happier with the food, the service and pet accommodations. This is truly a special place.

    Rebecca S.

    A truly amazing spot in Harlem, great for brunch, lunch and dinner as well as to go for the live music or comedy and just get a drink. We've tried just about everything on the menu and you really can't go wrong, but our favorites are the salmon salad, the falafel platter , and labneh.

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    Emilia R.

    When I finally decided to try Silvana, I was not expecting this place to be completely mismanaged based off the reviews. While the food here is very, VERY good, the service is not, but it is not the servers fault either. This is clearly a management issue. I arrived this morning for breakfast with my mother. Lovely male waiter told us to sit where we want and we waited a few minutes before he gave us our menus and served us some water. I noticed quickly that this waiter was running food, cleaning tables, making drinks, and closing checks all by himself without a single other worker here, besides a chef that was bringing the food up from the kitchen. Unsurprisingly, the waiter was getting very behind with the growing number of customers, pick up orders, and just overall people trying to leave. At a certain point in our meal, my mother tried to get another latte, to which the waiter informed us of all the drinks ahead of us (about 7-8). It's very disappointing to go to a restaurant and not be able to order an item that I could receive in a timely fashion. I watched many people come in, sit for 10-15 minutes, and get up and leave after no one came to even take a drink order. There is obviously not enough staff here. This came across as non empathetic and a "it is what it is" attitude. A second, female worker finally came in with glasses on that had absolutely no sense of urgency while this poor waiter was still running around like a chicken with his head cut off. Now I have written an entire review on the service of this place without touching much on the food, which is just as important. Like I said, it's disappointing to want to order a drink and be told it would take an unreasonable amount of time. It's also disappointing to order over easy eggs and receive over hard eggs. There were absolutely no yolks which is my favorite part but this place was too busy to even mention it to the waiter so I just took it and ate it. We even ordered extra pita to take home with us which we ended up asking to be removed from the bill because it was taking 20 minutes to receive it. Like I said earlier, the food was very good, but there is no room for criticism or even the ability to correct an order when the service is 30 minutes behind. Management needs to fix this problem or go in and work a Sunday morning shift for themselves. You cannot tell me that is sustainable (OR SAFE???) for one person. Owners need to do better.

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    Missy F.

    Great casual lunch spot and cafe. Good happy hour and very flavorful food that is high quality. The atmosphere is eclectic and charming

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    Chris D.

    Lovely food! Lovely service! Nice, cute feel. We stumbled upon this place after a nearby place had too long of a wait and I'm so glad we did. Lots of choice, and all reasonably priced. Only slight negatives were the long wait (it seemed like they were a little understaffed so might just be one of those days), and some of the falafel tasted a bit burnt. Would certainly return and recommend!

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    Amelia D.

    I have been coming to Silvana for years for live music but this was my first time eating there. Food - 3.5/5 in nyc it's tough competition for middle eastern. The cauliflower was AMAZING we ate it up. We shared the chicken plate which was enough for 2 people but hit or miss. The chicken itself was well-seasoned and yummy. The babaganoush was nothing to write home about and the fluffy potatoes were too greasy. Next time I want to try the Mujaddara because it looked really good. Drinks 4/5 - we got 3 cocktails total and they were STRONG, $15 but you get what you pay for. My friend returned the Arak Limonana (green drink with anise) because it was too strong. I had the spicy sababa tequila which was strong but palatable. They also made us a mojito. Later in the night I got the chamomile rose tea while we listened to music. I love that the bar serves tea even downstairs! They gave me honey as well. Service 5/5 - The service was excellent our waitress was super helpful giving recommendations and making sure our dishes didn't have cumin (food allergy.) Price: not cheap but reasonable for NYC.

    Chris S.

    Lovely spot with live music downstairs. A date recommended this place as one of three spots. I went with here and I'm happy I made this choice. The food was delicious and I took a chance on what I ordered. I wasn't sure what it was but it sounded good. It was called a beef cigar. The beef was delicious but not as spicy as I would've liked. The crispy wrap around it was cooked to perfection and crispy. Prices aren't too bad but we managed to rack up a bill. It's hard to complain though when staff gave us two extra free drinks. The falafel is far from the best I've ever had though. I thought it was overcooked, not that it was burnt or anything. My date thought the drink was a little watered down but they did fix it for her. Overall it was good food and better service. I would come back here again.

    Nikhil R.

    The food is excellent, however, the service is quite slow and efficient, hence the reason for four stars. I think the best item here is their falafel plate, which comes with four big falafel Pattie's on a bed of tahini and several small salads and hummus, along with a choice of 2 sides. For $14, this is a great value for an absolutely delicious snack. We always get the fluffy potato chips which are really flavorful along with their fattoush salad. Another great item is the babaganoush. This roasted, eggplant dip is incredibly smoky, and the smoked paprika on top gives it great flavor. The pita they serve with it is extremely soft and fresh as well. We have tried other dishes in the past, like their cauliflower appetizer, but it just misses the mark. Honestly, just come here if you want the two aforementioned dishes.

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    Xenia M.

    I came after hours to this establishment and had a nice time. It was one of the few places that was open after midnight on a Thursday. There's live music and then a DJ that starts at 12. Drink prices are also really great! I believe this may be the sister location to Shrine a few blocks north.

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    Emily C.

    Wonderful service and beautiful hipster ambiance. Very clean! Ordered the baklava and it was beautiful but a little too sweet for me.

    Hummus (forgot to take a pic before but so big and yummy!)

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    A very nonjudgmental spot where you can be everything creative all at once, love Silvana

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    It offers amazing music if you are jazz lover, Monday is your day. The musicians are very welcoming.

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    Food was great! We ordered the Chicken Schnitzel and Beef kebab dish.... Soooo good. Enjoyed the live music as well.

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    4.5(24 reviews)
    1.5 miYorkville, Upper East Side

    Hi! Stopped into the UES' Lava Shawarma for the second time, and everything was - once again -…read moreexcellent. The two young men who work behind the counter there (at least in the early evening hours) were friendly, polite, professional and hardworking. The environment is welcoming, and the food is so yummy. Both times I've been there, I ordered the falafel wrap. It was super delicious -- and full of fiber and protein, without feeling heavy on my tummy; I might just become a more regular customer, even though I'm trying to be mindful about my food budget these days. : ) (Their pricing is affordable to most, I simply mean that as a general comment.) Thank you for taking such good care of me, gentlemen! Stay warm and well-fed, Kat PS The only thing I'd humbly suggest, if I may, would be to put out a few containers of olive oil for customers -- to drizzle on their falafel goodness.

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    Take a look at that beauty ~ (falafel wrap)

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    Al Badawi

    4.0(143 reviews)
    1.7 miYorkville, Upper East Side

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    Al Badawi - Pistachio Flatbread - ground pistachios on a bed of mixed cheeses and bread

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    Halal Chicks

    4.0(46 reviews)
    2.4 miWashington Heights
    Locally owned & operated
    Minority-owned & operated

    Okay, so toward the end of July, I was hanging out with my cousin and we were trying to figure out…read morewhat to eat. We were in the mood for a gyro plate, something simple, something good. She suggested Halal Chicks because she had ordered from them before and said their chicken over rice was really good. So I'm like, alright, let's try it. And honestly? It was really good. Like, genuinely delicious. I ordered the chicken over rice platter, and the portion size was huge. It came with the chicken over rice, fries, salad, and pita--everything you want your platter to have. And let me tell you, I ate off that thing for two days. The flavor was there, the seasoning was seasoned-ing, and everything tasted super fresh. Now, let's talk about the fries because oh my God... their fries are everything. I love a good fry, and these fries hit every mark--crispy, seasoned, and a great portion. The salad was fresh, the pitas were perfect (I love me some chopped pitas), and they give you all the sauces--white sauce, BBQ, hot sauce--so you can really make it how you want it. We DoorDashed ours from the Heights location, and even with delivery, everything held up beautifully. Fresh, flavorful, hot--no complaints. And listen, I really don't think you can go wrong with halal food. Chicken over rice is one of those things that, when done right, it just hits. And Halal Chicks did not miss at all. I also looked into them a bit and saw that they're minority-owned and locally sourced, which makes me love them even more. Especially in today's climate, supporting our local and minority-owned businesses is important. They're showing up for the community, so let's show up for them. Overall, food was great. The portions are amazing. The flavor is on point. And I would definitely order from them again. Go check them out--they have a few locations. Let me know what you think!

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    Our CHICY and fries

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    4.4(8 reviews)
    3.4 miAstoria

    Ordered: Mint Lemonade (~$9)…read moreHummus (~$12) Baba Ganouj (~$12) Grilled Eggplant (~$12) 5pc Falafel (~$12) Tabouleh (~$12) Fatoush (~$12) Grape Leaves (~$12) Zikrayat Mix Grill (~$35): with chicken kebab, beef kebab, lamb kofta and lamb chops with rice, grilled tomato & pepper, spiced bread, and yogurt sauce Aya's take: Zikrayat recently rebranded and changed managers, so I found myself back here for a family dinner. We ordered a bunch of appetizers to share and Mix Grill entrees for our party of 7. I would say it's a pretty simple and standard order. No deviations, substitutions, or anything out of the ordinary. Despite that, our drinks took ~20 minutes, the appetizers took 30+ minutes, and our entrees 30+ minutes after that. The Mint Lemonade was so small and tasted artificial. For ~$9, I expect more. The only appetizers worth trying are the Hummus Baba Ganouj, and Falafel. Everything else sadly missed the mark. The Fatoush & Tabouleh were promising but pretty sad. It lacked dressing (lemon and olive oil), flavor, and there were way too many unnecessary lettuce leaves on or around the bowl. I did enjoy the Zikrayat Mix Grill. The meats were tender, well-seasoned, and juicy, the rice was light and fragrant, and it was filling. I found the appetizers to be overpriced and along with the extremely slow service, I didn't leave feeling like it was worth it. I don't think I'll be back.

    Went for Ramadan buffet, nice people, great display; so many different choices of food. They know…read morehow to cook meat tenderly! Seems like a great place to smoke hookah and chill later on in the night. Glad we spend Iftar there 2 different times. We will return again next year.

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    Zikrayat Restaurant and Lounge
    Zikrayat Restaurant and Lounge

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    4.3(1.4k reviews)
    1.9 miYorkville, Upper East Side
    $$

    First impressions: the space is cozy and tastefully decorated, with decor that feels authentic at…read morefirst glance. The host was attentive, and we were seated right away--always a good start. I was a little surprised when the server handed us the menus and we opened the front flap to discover... tablets. That said, I actually appreciated the photos of each menu item--it made ordering easier and faster. Now, the food. Hands down, this was the best Mediterranean food I've had in the U.S. We ordered the chicken shawarma tacos and a side of falafel. The falafel was soft on the inside (not dry at all) and crispy on the outside, sitting in a bed of the smoothest tahini cream I've ever tasted--and I don't even like tahini. The chicken was incredibly flavorful, and every bite actually had chicken. No skimping on the protein here. The pita pocket was small but soft and fresh, not dry. Best part: the chicken taco came with small sides of hummus, baba ganoush, creamed tahini, and finely chopped tomatoes and cucumbers. Boom. Every single element was delicious. One downside: there's only one restroom, it's small, and while it's tastefully decorated, it could have used a bit more attention. Would I go back? 100% yes. I honestly wish I could teleport this place back home with me so I could become a regular.

    My boyfriend and I came and we got the Mezze Trio and a Shawarma Wrap…read more The waitress was really nice and took great care of us. The hot apple cider was amazing. We tired it both with and without wine. I also love the little leaves in the vases.

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    Hummus Kitchen - The environment is good, clean and comfortable with soft music

    The environment is good, clean and comfortable with soft music

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