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    Simone's Kitchen

    4.6 (41 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 6:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed

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    Build your own bowl
    Joe V.

    Always an excellent meal. Great Mediterranean food with a variety of bowls. They do a great vanilla cardamom coffee and baklava. They've also had some delicious soups. We go frequently and our daughter is there weekly when she is in college at the University of Albany.

    Big Mediterranean Burrito, roasted tomato soup, lil Lil Harissa Tofu
    Caroline W.

    I love this place. The roasted tomato soup is killer and I love the flavorful sauces and all the add ons Lots of food for $12 I'm from SF which is known for its food, and coming to Albany--a place arguably not known for its food--- is made such a more pleasant experience knowing there is high quality delicious food

    Emily L.

    One of the most delightful local chains in the Capital Region! Very reasonably priced food with fresh, delicious ingredients. Cute branding and great service. Definitely get the lentils!

    Falafel bowl
    Xenia M.

    Simone's Kitchen is a Mediterranean inspired fast casual restaurant in Albany. The interior alone makes you feel as if you're somewhere in Greece. I got the falafel bowl which I enjoyed. They also have some really nice fresh juices that were very tasty! Overall highly recommend!

    Shannon T.

    What a gem! We loved our make your own bowls here, the employees were so nice helping us select toppings and sauces. Everything tasted exceptionally fresh and delicious. There are truly options for everyone here. Ordering was easy and there were plenty of tables inside or easy to take the food to go as well. We can't wait to return and have told others to check it out. The portions are perfect.

    Big chicken shawarma bowl with some pickled peppers and onions. Plenty of food.

    Excellent food, the line was fast even during dinner rush. The employees are very efficient and kind. I only wish there was outdoor seating because it was nice out. Indoor ambiance is good, but pretty cramped because the line was out the door.

    Make your own- vegetarian. I did black lentils and tofu for loads of protein.  Excellent toppings!!

    Excellent bowl options for vegetarians. I used black lentils instead of rice or couscous to up my protein, plus harissa tofu, which was a nice portion. You get choice of small salad topping like tabbouleh, then more toppings like olives. And then more toppings including hummus and dressing!! Very tasty- couldn't finish it all, and I usually can. Small slice moist side bread in foil, too. Total about $17 with tip.

    Big Chicken Shawarma
    Nette B.

    Good recommendation from a coworker! This place is like chipotle but just Mediterranean choices. I ordered the chicken shawarma bowl. Basically has chicken, white basmati rice which i love, fresh veggie, potatoes, garlic sauce and you have choice if spicy or not. I chose spicy. I would say this is really yummy. It is just a bit salty, not sure if the chicken or sauce. They give you a side of pita bread which is perfect to dip in the sauce or make it a sandwich. Im excited to try the other varieties they have. The service is great. The place looks really nice. It's something you could meet up with friends. Could be fast food but with class. Conveniently located by the Stuyvesant Plaza.

    Lil Create Your Own
    Jennifer L.

    I've been on the search for a place like Mezeh which is in the city and Simone's kitchen definitely satisfies my cravings for a Mediterranean bowl! I'm glad they brought a location so close by in Stuyvesant plaza. The food is great and they have a good variety of choices to add into your bowl! The side of pita is also good too! My friends tried their small plates and baklava which looked delicious and I know I'll definitely be back again! All the workers were so friendly and the restaurant is so cute and open for casual eating with friends!

    Martin P.

    My wife and I were strolling through Stuyvesant Plaza in Albany and, by chance, came upon this restaurant which is new to the Plaza. The staff was extremely friendly. They were willing to modify any of their standard items to comply with our special requests. I ordered a (modified) chicken wrap and it was fantastic. Extremely fresh and quite tasty. My wife ordered Kale Tabbouleh and she weighed in on how terrifically good it was - again very fresh and tasty. The dining area is fairly large but broken up into a couple of areas. There are a lot of windows and we don't recommend sitting by one as it was cold that day and pretty cold by the window. So, the food was great. The selection was large. The staff very friendly and accommodating. We definitely recommend this new restaurant (new to Albany - they do have a couple of other locations in other cities). If you like Mediterranean cuisine you will not be disappointed. here.

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    Very clean place with delicious food and some vegan items which is always a bonus. Prices are a tad high but the food is really good here.

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    9 months ago

    Food is delicious. It's priced okay. The service is fast. The restaurant has a nice decor. The staff is friendly

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    3 months ago

    Always a great place to grab lunch or dinner! High quality ingredients and good portions

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    9 months ago

    The hummus here is amazing, staff are super nice, and it's a really cute spot in Stuyvesant. Perfect for lunch with a friend.

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    Very disorganized at the Counter waited there for service nothing. Plus didn't look that clean I left with my wife never going back there.

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    Fantastic food , awesome service and always greeted by the staff... a definitely must come back !

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    Great service and food. Fun takes on tabouleh and the sauces, and Mediterranean burrito

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    Food. Falafels too dry. Salads ok but the small was too small. Ambience noisy and basic.

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    Great food at Stuyvesant Plaza.... And tradish middle eastern music replaced the loud pop pap when we asked for it!

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