We did the restaurant week deal which was an app, entree, and dessert for $45 per person. They also…read morehave 2 bottles of wine that can be added (1 red, 1 white) to your dinner for $30 per bottle. The food was amazing! Fresh, hot, great portions, and a lot of options. Our server was great! He gave good suggestions and was very attentive. It is beautiful inside the restaurant. you walk in through the bar through until you get to the dining room which is a great size. it was very cozy. A must visit!

Came for restaurant week and it was so nice seeing the portion sizes didn't change and a good…read morevariety on the menu. I started with the saffron shrimp, had the lamb shank for my main and ended it with the warm brownie for dessert. I also tried their torshitini cocktail which was on the savory side but very delicious. Saffron shrimp was great and I loved the bread to help finish up the sauce. My lamb shank fell off the bone which is always a positive. While I did like it I didn't feel it stood out for me. The brownie at the end was great and helped close the meal nicely. Overall it was a great experience, the service was excellent and it was a fun and lively dinner spot

Classic for a reason. I've been coming here since high…read moreschool and now I'm... (decades older). But it's still a little storefront with a few inside tables. The service is still quick and friendly even though I no longer see the original to me owners. The falafel sandwich is loaded and the falafel balls are still crisp on the outside, warm, and herby on the inside. Perfect. Solid meal for a reasonable price.

Ughh what happened to Mamoun's?!?! I haven't been here in years but I remember this place being my…read morefave place for falafel sandwiches! This was a Must Go-To while in Greenwich Village. They've been around for decades, and were renowned for their falafel sandwiches. Fast forward to 2026, and sadly, the Mamoun's I used to love no longer exists. Same location but now terrible falafels! Just awful!! My Falafel sandwich was made with what seemed like a hard supermarket pita pocket, loaded with a ridiculous amount of iceburge lettuce, with 3 half falafel balls which I could barely see or taste. It only cost $6.50 but you're basically paying for a lettuce pita sandwich! I wish I had remembered to take a photo to show you all, but I was so distracted & disturbed by my lettuce sandwich, that I forgot! What a disappointment.

This place really stands out for flavorful, authentic Middle Eastern food that tastes fresh and…read morewell-prepared. Their shawarma is honestly some of the best I've had in NYC--juicy, well-seasoned, and wrapped or plated in a way that feels very satisfying without being greasy or heavy. What makes the place even better is the variety on the menu. You're not limited to just wraps; there's a good mix of platters and rice-based dishes too, which makes it easy to go back and try something different each time. The biryani is a pleasant surprise--fragrant, well-spiced, and not overly oily--and the kofta with rice is especially good, really tender and flavorful with a nice balance of spices. Overall, it's a solid go-to for consistently tasty, authentic comfort food.

Lava Shawarma is a casual, full-service restaurant with five locations serving reasonably priced…read moreMiddle Eastern food that does the job. The pita and hummus were pretty standard. For my main, I ordered the fattoush salad with chicken, and the salad was huge! I was a little sketched out by the chicken at first, which was very thinly sliced and a slightly different color than I'm used to. It was their chicken shawarma and tasted fine enough, though it wasn't very flavorful and didn't seem high-quality. The salad itself, buried beneath the toppings in this picture, was fresh and yummy. Overall, I didn't feel the best after eating this meal, mainly because it was too much food, but possibly also because of the chicken and white sauce. If I came back, I'd get the fattoush salad without the chicken, but I don't plan on returning. I did really appreciate the free chai tea though! The waiter didn't offer it at first, but I saw it on my way to the bathroom and asked. It was sweet and spicy, but not overwhelmingly so.

Salma in NYC was somewhere I was excited to try, and I'm so happy to write about how much I enjoyed…read moreit. The decor makes it feel like you're dining in someone's home, which immediately sets a cozy, welcoming tone. Our waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive, adding to the overall experience. The vibe was very jovial when we went, with nearly every table enjoying wine [but it's important to note that Salma is BYOB, so don't expect to see alcohol on the menu]. We started with the muhammara, which was absolutely incredible. The pita wasn't anything special, but it didn't matter at all; it was simply a vehicle to get more muhammara into my mouth, which I was more than happy with. For mains, we ordered the filet mignon sandwich, the kafta kabob sandwich, and a side of seasoned fries, and everything was delicious. Overall, a wonderful, chill dining experience with great food and an inviting atmosphere. Absolutely recommend if you're in the area, and if you're not, I recommend anyway!

Went for a cute solo lunch and grabbed the Kafta Kebab. It was fine, nothing crazy. Left about a…read more20% tip, but later noticed they rounded my credit card charge up to the next dollar amount after the tip (which added almost a full dollar). It's not about the money, it's the principle--I signed off on one total, but they decided to charge a higher one. left a bad taste in my mouth, not sure I'd go back.

This location is very pretty inside. It has an accessibility ramp access on the outside. During…read morelunch time, it was a bit busy, but the line moved quickly. I got the chicken kebab bowl with vermicelli rice this time. Usually I get their beef shawarma or kofta. They don't have beef shawarma anymore, but they do still have chicken shawarma. The chicken kebab was tasty, but I like the other meats better. For topping, I had everything and the pita. It was a generous portion. Enough for 2 meals for me. Scan your QR code from their app and get loyalty reward points.

Have visited twice, usually around 3-4, and the place is really quiet…read more Food is decent, always stick to a salad and some chicken. Got the lemon chicken today, was tasty. Small team, just about two guys, but they were nice. Decent for a clean lunch, about $20 bucks with a drink.

Everything about this place is wonderful especially the food. I swear I think they put cocaine in…read morethe soup. And I'm pretty sure I had an orgasm the first sip

MY FAVORITE!! My friend and I went here for dinner and holy moly, I don't think I've ever loved a…read morerestaurant more. This is officially my new go to spot and I'm going to be telling everyone about it. I got there right at our reservation time, but the uptown trains had completely stopped and my friend had to walk all the way from Canal St to the East Village. It took her about 30 minutes to get there (), but the staff were so kind about it. They never made me feel uncomfortable or pressured to order while I waited, which I really appreciated. I did end up ordering a couple things so there would be food on the table when she arrived. We got the za'atar fries and the falafel with tahini and pita. Delishhhh For our mains, my friend got the chicken kebab which looked fantastic, and I got the veggie couscous bowl. It was unbelievable. It tasted exactly like the couscous my mom and safta made when I was growing up, even down to the broth being served with it. Eating it honestly made me feel like I was six years old again. This was one of my favorite meals as a kid and I haven't had it like that in so long, so I was so happy to find a place that does it this well. The vegetables were perfect with zucchini, butternut squash, cauliflower, and chickpeas, and I loved the addition of raisins and onions. Everything was also really reasonably priced for what you get. The energy in the restaurant was great and I loved that they have hooks for coats so you're not crammed at the table with jackets and bags. Overall just such a fantastic experience. This is easily my new favorite restaurant in the city and I cannot wait to come back.

If I want delicious Israeli food and I'm not actually in Israel, 12 Chairs is my absolute favorite…read more The service is friendly, the atmosphere is lively. Getting a Cable without a reservation can be a long wait so, I highly recommend making a reservation. So many dishes that I love. Here are some of my favorites - The cauliflower - I order it every time I dine at 12 Chairs. The schnitzel with pita - The pita is warm, homemade and delicious. The schnitzel has great flavor and it's not greasy. The eggplant (matbucha) so yummy. The hummus, the real deal, flavorful and seasoned just right. Falafel with tahini - Great falafel and delicious tahini. Perogies - So good with the sautéed onions. Yum! I look forward to coming back again and again.

I really enjoyed the vibe and the ambience of the place. The food was delicious and the staff was…read morevery friendly. My biggest let down with this experience was the fact that we were sat about 30 minutes later then we reserved for and at around the hour mark at dinner with food still on my plate - I got up to run to the restroom and returned to find that they had cleared my plate and were asking us to leave for having hit the "time marker". Disappointing to pay that type of money and be pushed out of a nice dinner spot. We weren't loitering or lingering - but if you plan to go here, ensure you are going fork to mouth the whole time.

Moustache pizza is the kind of spot that's increasingly harder to find in the city, let alone in…read morethe west village which is observing its slow decent into slop bowl/IG inspired food capital of the world. Moustache is a rare gem which feels homely, inviting, top it off with a service with a smile and you're left wondering why this place isn't the darling of food vloggers and enthusiasts. Ultimately, it's the food that wins. I tried the excellent Lahmajun pizza, the baba ganoush and washed that down with a delicious mint tea for my late Saturday afternoon lunch. Highly recommend, avail of these local gems before the next reigning slop bowl dujour overruns all these beautiful, magical spots in the city.

We had a great dining experience at Moustache Pitza! We were able to walk in and get seated…read moreimmediately on a weekday for dinner. It has a cute interior that feels homey. And the servers are so nice. We got the muhammara and chicken kebab plate. Both were delicious! The muhammara was smooth and flavorful and the chicken was tender and juicy.