We met there before a concert It is a tiny place and was…read morepacked but we made reservations and had a table We had a group of 5 Starting with a an sample platter It was amazing I have lamb dish and so tasty We then all split the chocolate ice cream and wow just wow

After my previous questionable experience at Gyro Grill (see past review), I had my hesitations…read moreabout returning. However, I had heard so many good things about the caring staff and had truly enjoyed the food, so I decided to give it another shot recently. We went for lunch and grabbed a table in the casual and spacious dining room. I ordered a bottle of water and the Mediterranean Salad, topped with Chicken Shish. The food took a bit of time to arrive, but, when it did, the staff apologized for the wait, saying that the kabobs take a bit longer to cook. I was fine with that and appreciated the considerate note. The large salad was packed with fresh ingredients like romaine lettuce, tomatoes, cucumber, black olives, feta, and stuffed grape leaves. The cheese was mild and not too salty, but was more creamy and light. The large chunks of chicken were incredibly tender and well-marinaded. It was really a great salad! I heard positive reviews from my companion about the Chicken Shish Kabob Sandwich, as well. I was glad that I gave Gyro Grill another chance, because it impressed me with its flavorful food and friendly staff.

The people were so lovely, the food was fresh and amazing, and the overall vibe was *chefs kiss*. A…read morehidden gem, for sure. My only complaint is that they're not opened on Sundays!

Do you ever have an experience at a place so bad that it ruins the trajectory of your whole day?…read moreThat was my morning at Jackie Smalls. I don't give out one-stars on principle unless the food is inedible or something egregious happens but I feel in this case it is warranted. This is my third time at Jackie Smalls. My first, I thought the avo toast was great. Second time I got a very bland breakfast burrito. My third, today, I brought my infant son and decided to dine in. I asked for a high chair and once seated was told by my "waiter" that he could not take my order but I had to order at the front. First issue was this high chair. Nobody knew how to adjust the straps including me, and it was some minimal little aesthetic thing that looked like he could easily topple out of. This is important later. Anyways no big deal with the ordering, front guy was accommodating and let me order from my seat. I ordered the Smalls Scramble for me and French toast for my son with the syrup and raspberries on the side, no pistachios or whip. Food takes a good bit to come out, which is no biggie either. When it arrives, they set down the French toast plate with a knife (a knife knife not a butter knife) on it in front of my son. Ok not great but I hand them the knife back. Then I try the food. Honestly, I'm not sure what to say about the food but...yikes. The eggs were certainly not soft scrambled, and the toast did not look buttered, and the weak potatoes were somewhat like a thick flaccid potato chip drenched in truffle oil and, by the way, not more than a speck of salt on anything. It looked pretty but that was about it. The French toast was deep fried or air fried and it was just not good. Sorry, no other way to say it. So I go to ask for two things: salt, and to inquire as to whether the multi-grain toast has nuts since I have an allergy and it looked concerning. I keep having to go up to these counters and leave my baby unattended in his unstable high chair because nobody will come to me and keep making me get up. I had to ask like five people about the bread until someone pulled out a binder and started looking for allergens. Everyone was just pointing me to the next person and many seemed to simply not understand my question due to a language barrier. I get my salt, and this is some COARSE salt. So I couldn't even fix the seasoning. Not flaky, but like coarse and pebbly for pickling or seasoning steaks, not for food. While I'm up and bouncing from person to person I keep gesturing at my son and nobody will come to my table. In the meantime, he smushed the raspberries and spilled the syrup and I'm back and forth between my conversation and keeping my son in his chair. At the end, I just didn't trust these people's knowledge of anything and could not eat any of my food but brought it home for my husband. It's one thing to serve food that needs a bit of work, but you need to at least offer normal table salt for folks to fix it. It's another thing to have the majority of your staff not know about allergens or how to navigate your high chairs. Also that food needed more than a little bit of work. I will say though those pancakes did look good. I will not be posting pictures for this review because I don't want to mislead with the pretty plating.

This place was phenomenal!!! Food was excellent, service…read moreoutstanding, the restaurant decor very pretty and cozy also clean. Definitely comeback! The owner very friendly and welcoming making sure you're happy and enjoying the dining experience. Definitely recommend this place to give a try.

Amazing food bone appetite Service ie very nice…read more Clean and nice atmosphere very nice ambience

The food is phenomenal BUT I will say this place is very expensive for what you get. We ordered two…read morewraps and a side of lemon potatoes and it ended up being $45. There were only 5 potato wedges in the order and the wraps were small with no side included. Great place for splurges once in awhile because truthfully the food was very tasty, but won't order from there often.

When visiting my mom, we were looking for a place to have a casual dinner as part of her birthday…read moreweekend. She had been to Zorba Greek Eatery with her friends recently and, knowing I'm quite fond of Mediterranean cuisine, suggested that my husband and I would enjoy it as much as she had. Indeed we did! Hands down, this small, unassuming restaurant located in a shopping center offered some of the best Greek food I have ever eaten. The three of us shared an amazing meal starting with a combination platter of three delicious, creamy spreads (Melitzanosalata, Tzatziki and Hummus) accompanied by a basket of toasty pita triangles. We also ordered Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves - a favorite of my husband's) while perhaps not homemade, were good. My mom and also ordered the Avgolemono Soup (lemon chicken soup) which, while light on the chicken, had a nice flavor. But the top pick in the starter department was the grilled octopus I ordered. I have eaten this seafood in many places, including my former favorite - a beachside taverna in Cozumel, Mexico that, sadly, has been taken over by the sea. Zorba's grilled octopus was perfectly cooked, not chewy at all, and served in a light sauce that complimented it well. We were quite satiated with our starter picks so my mom and I shared a lamb kabob platter. This included two skewers of lamb chunks (rare, as we asked) along with a heaping pile of Zorba fries (oregano, lemon and feta) that were nicely crisp as ordered. My husband's Gyro platter was piled high with the tasty meat and also came with a mountain of the house's special fried potatoes. We were just took full to take another bite. A healthy piece baklava was packed up as a gift in recognition of my mother's birthday - on the house. Wow. The quantity of food that we received required two bags to bring the leftovers home ... which we will thoroughly savor another time. Our server, Michelle, was outstanding. Cherry, friendly and helpful, she was attentive without being intrusive. A true asset! If you crave authentic, Greek fare, then this place is for you. The restaurant is cozy, not fancy by any means ... on par with a nice pizzeria. Parking is easy in the shopping center. They do a healthy take-out service as well. It's BYOB in case you want to bring a bottle of your favorite wine to accompany your meal. Zorba Greek Eatery will be among our top picks when we return to NJ.

I know been there few time n I am planning to go bank ther soon…read more Food: great amazing Service: also great Ambience: I'd great too love setting up stairs by the window you can see a lot outside

We used to order from here all the time because the food was tasty with great portions. We usually…read moreget the mixed grill and it would last us a couple of meals each. Went to order today and it costs $12 more since we last ordered. Fine, we decide to press on. Food gets here and the portions are significantly smaller. Easily 1/4 of the rise compared to the previous version and significantly less meat, with gyro meat replaced with raw onions. This won't last more than one night. We're so disappointed and unfortunately won't be ordering again.

It is hard to believe that Mandaloun was once a Friendly's - best known for family-friendly…read moreinexpensive, American comfort food like burgers, sandwiches, and ice cream. The new owners have completely reimagined the space into a moderately upscale, but still family-friendly, Mediterranean oasis with a contemporary aesthetic that's also a huge culinary step up from its predecessor. The staff was friendly and super attentive without ever being overbearing and went the extra mile to ensure we had a great meal and a great experience. My dining companion and I started with the special Trio Dip ($20), a fantastic, delicious starter with shareable portions of traditional hummus, a unique avocado hummus, and perfectly smoky baba ghanoush with crunchy walnuts alongside with a basket of warmly toasted pita bread. For our entree, we decided to share the Mandaloun Mix Grill ($40) and split the three kebabs -- filet mignon shish, ground beef kofta, and grilled chicken. This platter is a masterclass in grilling with three juicy and flavorful kebabs. Mandaloun also pays attention to small details that make the dining experience so memorable. We were both huge fans of the dipping dish with a concoction of olive oil, za'atar seasoning, and sesame seeds served with the pita and the toum -- an emulsion of garlic, oil, lemon juice, and salt which creates a thick, mayonnaise-like condiment that is 100% vegan and dairy-free -- served alongside our entree that's a perfect zesty pairing for the grilled chicken. One of the staff noticed how much I enjoyed both and brought over a small 'to go' container of each for us to take home. There was also a brief "if you know, you know" moment during dinner that I am sure was entirely unintentional. Our Mandaloun Mix Grill entree came with a tasty green salad topped with crispy pita strips, which felt like a very sophisticated homage to the Friendly's Crispy Chicken Salad entree that was topped with tortilla strips. PRO TIP #1: Bring a bottle of wine or beer from home to enjoy with your meal. Mandaloun is a BYOB establishment and does not serve alcohol. PRO TIP #2: Bring cash. Mandaloun has added a small surcharge for using credit cards to pay for your meal.

Looking for a new place in a different town for our Saturday nite date/ dinner n stumbled upon…read moreMandaloun in west Caldwell w great reviews on yelp n thought we'd try it. Lovely modern restaurant on Bloomfield and w plenty of parking. Friendly welcoming staff. Tastefully decorated. I forgot it was BYOB. But the mint lemonade was so good. The strawberry lemonade ok. The owner of the restaurant was friendly n walking around n checking to make sure everyone was well taken care of. The warm house bread w a diff kind of filling was v good. We had the lentil soup n muhammara- a dip w roasted red peppers walnuts . Tasted good w the bread. Soup was good too. Had the scallops n jumbo shrimp w cous cous. Tasted really really w generous amount of shrimp. The branzino w a squash mashed potaton zucchini crisp n a garlic butter sage sauce wax to die for. Perfectly cooked n was so delicious. We topped if off w Syrian ice cream - never heard of tried it so had it and was good. Also had the desert a layered kinda cake w pistachios n cream. That was good. Thanks for a great dinner before the mamma jamma snow storm.

02/01/2026 Zuegma continues to be our favorite Mediterranean…read morerestaurant. We started sharing the Lebna, the calamari the lamb hummus and added a mushroom Manti "just because". We'd never tried the lamb hummus before but after enjoying it this time, I'm sure we'll be ordering it again. While I had the lamb chops Kufu, my wife and SIL ordered the Sea bass, which is one of their favorites. Consistently good food and good service will have us coming back again and again. And it's a BYOB!

The first time I went to Zeugma was with a close Turkish friend of mine, and we had a wonderful…read moreexperience. The service was great, the food was excellent, and we left genuinely happy. I enjoyed it so much that I decided to return yesterday. This time, I went alone. I was excited to go back, until the moment I walked in and was immediately asked whether I had a reservation. I said no. I was one person, and there were plenty of empty tables. Despite that, I was placed in a freezing corner by the door. It was uncomfortable and honestly unwelcoming. Nowhere on your website does it say "reservations only," yet that's exactly how I was treated. I felt so uncomfortable that I chose to leave without even placing an order. I walked in ready to spend money and enjoy a meal, and instead I walked out feeling dismissed. You lost a paying customer. What makes this worse is that I later told the same friend I originally went with, and she shared that when she calls ahead for a party of two, they simply tell her to come in because there are plenty of seats and that reservations aren't even required. So clearly, reservations are not the issue. That makes the way I was treated feel intentional and different. As a Palestinian who spends a lot of time in Paterson, I'm very familiar with Middle Eastern restaurants and pricing. Lentil soup is a staple on our menus. I know what a reasonable price looks like. For example, Kral Pide in Paterson charges $7. Charging $15 for lentil soup is excessive. It's not just high, it's outrageous. I'm extremely disappointed. I came back because I genuinely liked this place. Instead, I left feeling uncomfortable and disrespected. I will not be recommending this restaurant to anyone, nor will I be bringing friends or family to this establishment again.

Nice cocktails, exceptional food, attentive service, and a welcoming atmosphere…read more The staff made us feel right at home, and the prices were very reasonable for the quality. A wonderful night spent.

We had an outstanding experience at Krios Prime. The octopus is soooo good--and the clam sauce was…read morethe best we've ever had. On top of the food, the staff was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere made for an enjoyable night out. Definitely a place we'll be coming back to.

Came on a whim when I was in the area. It's a quick serve so you order at the counter then sit down…read moreand they bring it out to you. There are about 8 two-top tables and the place is very clean. Opted for the lunch special which seemed to be a good deal for a decent amount of food. I chose the Adana Kebab with two sides of rice, lentil soup, and the eggplant sauce. The term sauce here is a bit misleading as it's more of an appetizer or salad, but I recommend ordering it as it goes nicely with the bread. The kebab, rice, and lentil soup were all great, as well. I believe the rice has wheat in it, so be sure to ask if you have any gluten issues. It was a great value for lunch. The gentleman working, I believe is the owner, was also nice.

I like this authentic Turkish fast food restaurant! Expect a cordial greeting, and a clean and…read morewell prepared dishes packing flavorful seasoning Lamb, gyro and chicken. Also, there's two types rice, desserts and various cold drinks. Excellent foods!

Highly recommend this little treasure. It's very small…read moreinside. Only 2 or 3 tables but most of their business seems to be take out. The food is delicious.. always fresh and generous in serving size. The people there (owners?) are very helpful with order questions, patient and friendly. The Shawarma Platter with rice is so delicious !! And I must add everyone I have gone with LOVES this place! Go! And Enjoy!!

Fabulous. This little mom and pop (literally; I saw both) shop is the proverbial hole in the wall…read more(tiny space with four or five small tables) and it is a gem. I arrived just before their three o'clock lunch break and was accommodated by their daughter (who was really friendly and kind). I ordered a chicken shawerma Haifa sandwich, and I watched my pita being toasted over a charcoal fire (she used a fan to literally fan the coal fire). I needed to use two hands, and from my first bite I was in nirvana. I asked and was given a fork and extra sauce. Remarkably good falafel, delicious chicken, and oh, that secret sauce. It's right on Speedwell (a busy street) near a funky intersection that gets tied up quickly. Do yourself a favor and park on a side street a block away: you'll whet your appetite on the walk there, and float in bliss on your way back. Superb. Great value. Just a gem. I will most definitely return and highly recommend it.