We picked this place to have a family lunch on Saturday around 2pm. Upon arriving, found free…read morestreet parking a block from the restaurant. As we walked in, it wasn't too busy, we got a table right away. The interior looked super pretty with brick wall background, tables and booths for dining indoor. They had outdoor seating available too. The menu had lots of interesting Mediterranean dishes. We started with the grilled octopus that had delicious seasoning with mix of olive oil and red wine vinegar. The complimentary bread was fluffy, accompanied perfectly with the octopus. The branzino was a flavorful filet, well cooked. The side of spinach was well made too. I loved the lamb kokinisto (from specials menu). The meat was so tender and the sauce was incredible. I just kept taking bites and eventually finished the whole bowl. At the end I took the rice pudding to go and loved the taste of it. Our server Stephen was super nice, paid full attention to all his tables. He told us about the specials of the day from which I actually found out about lamb kokinisto. The appetizers came out quickly but the entree took some time since we had ordered branzino and lamb. They add 3% surcharge for credit card, so take cash if you want to avoid the extra fee. But overall a solid place to enjoy excellent Mediterranean food.

Great Mediterranean food at the area. Nice and clean restaurant. Friendly staff. Street parking…read more We came for late lunch. Food took some time to come out. Bronzino has strong lemony taste. But it was cook nicely. Skin crispy and juicy inside. I probably didn't have to squeeze more lemon on it. Grilled octopus was good. I wish the portion was bigger. Love the flavor. Lamb Kokinisto was soft and easy to pull apart. Overall it's a solid place for me.

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!

I asked ChatGPT to recommend a great Gyro place near me. They recommended Smyrna Gyro and I'm so…read moreglad they did. It's my first time but definitely not my last. It was delicious and the portions were huge and the owner was so sweet. I love supporting local businesses and I wish them the best!!

Tried the baba ghanoush at Smyrna Gyro and it was pretty tasty! The flavor was good and I enjoyed…read moreit. My only suggestion would be to include more pita bread with the portion. I felt like I could have used a little more to enjoy with the baba ghanoush. Overall, a good experience and I'd try it again! The service was great!

One of the nicest restaurants in the neighborhood. Good location, nice ambience excellent foodread more

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Assorted Hot Platter - Mini cheese pies, mini spinach pies, grilled vegetables and rice wrapped in grape leaves were all very fresh and delicious. Definitely a good way to try a little bit of everything. + Gyro Supreme with Lamb Souvlaki - Huggggge gyro with a massssive serving of deliciously fresh fries. Gyro meat and lamb souvlaki cubes were excellllllent. Lots of tzatziki inside. Easily could have saved half of the entire entree. + Gyro Supreme with Chicken - Same as the above for the fries and gyro. Chicken was fresh, surprisingly tender and absolutely delicious as well. + Grilled Chicken in a Pita - Same as the comments above. THE SERVICE ------------------ + Waiter was friendly and patient. + All of our food was served very quickly. THE SURROUNDINGS -------------------------------- + Very local, homey feel to the restaurant. + Restaurant is located right by a set of train tracks. + Interior isn't huge, but still has a decent number of tables. + Big private parking lot outside. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- + Came by on a Sunday afternoon at 12 PM and it was verrry quiet. There were 2 tables already wrapping up their meals, but we were the only customers inside for the next hour. - They charge a 4% credit card fee, so try to bring cash if you want to save a few bucks!

I was greeted with a smile upon entering…read more I was unsure what to order and the young lady behind the counter was very patient explaining the menu to me. That reception and help in deciding was very important to me. I ordered a lamb platter. The salad was crisp, fresh and perfectly dressed. The grilled vegetables were tender and not soggy. The lamb was perfectly seasoned and the lemon potatoes out of this world. The cook did a fabulous job! The place is clean, the food delicious and the staff very friendly. Oh, and the prices are great.

First time looking for some good gyros and bumped into this spot. Menu gave great options. Service…read morewas quick, food was hearty and flavorful and prices were expected. Ordered the xtra side of meat because I wasn't sure what to expect with the loaded dish but they were not skimping on the meat anywhere. Def would come back for more. Eat in/take out is an option with a nice lil kiosk too.

The best hummus I've ever had. Great pita sandwiches that never miss. Wonderful ambience and…read morefriendly staff.

Worst experience ever…read more We placed an order through Uber Eats, and apparently the restaurant gave our food to the wrong driver. When our actual driver arrived, there was no food left to pick up. Instead of taking responsibility or trying to fix the situation, the restaurant blamed us and told us we would have to place ANOTHER order so they could get paid again. How is it the customer's responsibility when the restaurant handed the order to the wrong person? We asked to speak with a manager and were told there was no manager available. We asked them to contact Uber Eats, and they claimed they had no way to contact Uber either. Meanwhile, my wife is 9 months pregnant, we're waiting for our dinner, and instead of showing even a little understanding or trying to find a solution, they basically told us to pay again for their mistake. Absolutely unacceptable customer service. Mistakes happen, but the way you handle them says everything about a business. We will not be ordering from here again.

Great ambiance, food, staff, service, drinks, decor, I loved it all!!!!…read more I picked to come back for Mother's Day. We had reservations, and we were seated on time. We never sat inside so were super excited . And I must say it was absolutely perfect. We must have had 5 separate ppl taking great care of us. Made us feel like VIP. The food was beyond delicious. We finished all 6 Courses. Greek food at its finest! I can't wait to go back.

Forgot to review this place after coming for a birthday party dinner earlier this year (winter). We…read moresat at the bar and had a pricey mojito while waiting for the group to arrive. We had a large group, and they seated us at 2 separate and crowded tables in the side room, which was less than ideal (with a reservation). It also got really hot because the room was packed. They were pushing us to order everything family style, but everyone wanted to order individually. The two of us weren't super hungry, and asked for our entrees to be on a separate check before ordering, which they would not do. Since I knew we were going to end up splitting the check with the one table, I ended up getting a more expensive entree to make up for the apps and drinks we weren't having (I already had a drink from the bar and my husband doesn't drink). I settled on the special lobster carbonara (which I think was $75). Good, but overpriced. My husband had the filet mignon - it was cooked as requested but we prefer more seasoning. A friend passed her grilled scallops over to us to finish - I took one bite and it tasted like ammonia. I discreetly spat it out. For her sake, I hope the rest didn't taste like that. The atmosphere was loud and hard to have conversations. They did a conga line around the restaurant later in the evening. Not really my scene. Service was slow and it didn't seem like they could handle big groups, even when split up. We ended up staying here for about 3 hours. We ended up leaving before we were even offered dessert. Also, keep in mind they have valet parking.

I found out about Jersey gyros while searching for gyro spots via Yelp. Noticed the high ratings…read moreand the French fries in the gyros so I decided to try this place out. Stopped by for dinner and the place has a modern, bright and clean vibe to it. I got the lamb gyro in pita. The gyro was delicious with good amount of tzatziki which was solid. They have other meat options I may explore but probably just stick to the lamb. If your around the area and in the mood for gyros, I would recommend this place.

Just left Jersey gyros. What a great place to grab a gyro. I was tasked to find a restaurant for…read morelunch with my wife. She loves a good gyro. So I got to scrolling on yelp and every gyro picture looks exactly the same. What got me about Jersey gyros is their pictures of gyros with fries in them. Ok I mean if you're going to put goodness with goodness it's definitely a place you want to visit then right. Visited and loved it. How often do you find places that have a pork gyro...and with fries in it. My wife got the lamb gyro, just as good but I think I'm bias. Pork gyro all the way. Service, awesome. Met the owner, very nice guy. This August will be 4 years for them. If you're not into gyro, the owner alone is already good company. The space itself is small, which is fine. We finished the gyro in about 30 minutes so there's ample seating. Great place. Will definitely come back again.

Everything is fresh and delicious. I recommend it. Service and ambiance are also good.read more

Türkiye is a country of two continents, European and Asian, and that is why the food of this…read morecountry contains the peculiarities of both continents. Turkish cuisine is a unique combination of flavors, spices, and herbs developed over thousands of years, influenced by the Central Asian nomads and Arabic, Persian, Italian, French, and Eastern European cultures. While New York has some great Turkish food if one knows where to look, most of it leaves some room for improvement. Could Jersey be better? The town of Carlstadt has mainly residential private homes, with a spattering of condos and garden apartments. The main shopping area is all of about three blocks long on both sides of the street. Translated from the Turkish language, meaning sultan, we have come to this family-owned/family-run establishment located on Hackensack Street since 2006 for Saturday dinner. The reservation was easily made by Google Assistant. Upon entering this hidden gem called Hünkar Restaurant as first-timers, my partner, our friends, and I were greeted by the staff inside a cozy room, where ethnic pictures and decorations as well as the music all add to the vibe. A great view of the NYC skyline is visible from their enclosed back patio. Their menu features Mediterranean and Turkish cuisine with a modern twist and serves alcohol. As an appetizer, we decided on the Kibbeh (Icli Kofte), Calamari (Kalamar), and Cigarette Borek (Sigara Boregi). For our main meal, we opted for Chicken Saute (Taouk Sote), Shrimp Kebab, Lamb Shish Kebab (Kuzu Sis Kebab), and Chicken Shish Kebab (Tavuk Kebab). All Kebab meal accompanied by rice, char-grilled tomatoes, peppers, and a small salad. Warm, fluffy pida bread with a crisp crust started our meal. Every dish bursts with authentic flavor and is beautifully presented, from the fact that Turkish families from all over the area eat here. The staff is warm, welcoming, and very professional; our server was Akincan "John," the owners' son. The price was comparable to the area with the right portion. We can recommend this place.

Very good overall…read more Had the steak dish(can't remember name!)portion was a little small, but it was delicious. Good mocktails!

Fantastic Persian restaurant! The food is amazing and the family who runs the restaurant are very…read morewonderful! I highly recommend this place!