We Absolutly loved this Israeli Restaurant with authentic food. Staff was terrific, friendly and attentive. The restaurant is adorable, with a nice outside terrace. The portions are quite generous. Now for the food. We started with Moroccan Cigars; Merguez wrapped in phyllo, very yummy. I had the Eggs Sophie; crispy potato latkes, smoked salmon, top with sunny side eggs and a small salad. The Avocado Toast with sunny side eggs, feta cheese on a multigrain toast was delicious. Shakshuka ( regular or spicy) careful with the spicy, eggs, peppers, feta, cilantro with stewed tomatoes was equally delicious. The Schnitzel and waffles delicious, copious serving. No room for desert. They have a full bar. There a children's menu. Definitely will go back. read more

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Terrible. Terrible service overall. Some food was tolerable but not to return for. restaurant smelled terrible, eyes teared and burned from the intense fry or grease smell. Staff was pretty much made of kids and rude. Beyond rude. Pointing and obviously treating customers poorly. There was an adult who seemed to be managing, however dressed incredibly inappropriate as a storefront personnel. read more

Very stylish place in Westport with a bright, clean look and music blaring. The food is very good, but a bit pricey. I guess that what you have to expect in Westport. I had the lunch bowl with falafel and it was quite tasty. The Israeli salad was very well seasoned and the falafel wasn't bad, although I'd expect more flavor for the $10 charge to add it to the bowl. The service was good and food came out quickly and was very fresh. read more

The Blondinit - Lunch bowl with falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

It's hard to rate this place because, although their food is pretty good, their rigid approach is formulatiic and hard to take. We sat at a table for 4, although we were only 2. The tables for 4 were plentiful - 8 open tables - but we were moved to a much less accommodating table for 2, after being told they were reserved. (When we left over an hour later, not one table had been used) The chickpeas and falafel was no frills. Just that. My hubby had a Greek salad and asked for some pita and hummus to go with it. They could handle the pita but couldn't handle a small dish of hummus. It only came with a dinner menu. The staff was lovely but were responding to a relentless boss, it seems. Wouldn't return. read more

We went to this place twice and the food and the ambience was really really good. The second time was with my daughter and son in law. Service was exceptional read more

I cannot say enough amazing things about this place. We sat outside on a beautiful heated patio space. Indoors very colorful and fun. The food was AMAZING and the service was just as wonderful. The owner/ manager helped my friend who is gluten and dairy free find lots of options on the menu for her. Incredibly creative sandwiches and salads/ bowls. read more

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An interesting experience. We visited restaurant for dinner. The restaurant serves Israeli food, and we can probably call it "tapas style" - good selection of shareable small dishes. My problem is that we had hummus, baba ganoush, cabbage salad, eggplant "chips" - and most of the dishes were rather bland. The only dish which was a standout was fried cauliflower- it was absolutely delicious. My wife had chicken schnitzel and that was seasoned reasonably well. Whole fried red snapper was amazing in the presentation, but again, lacked flavor. I had lamb/beef burger, and it was not bad, but very tough. Cabbage salad was a part of the burger, and the liquid from the salad was dripping all over. French fries were definitely the best part of the dish. Not bad overall, but if you are looking for a pop of flavor, not sure this is the right place. Or maybe we just were not so lucky. Friendly, prompt service. read more

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Delicious eastern Mediterranean food, emphasizing lamb, hummus, Israeli cabbage salad, beef and lamb burger with holummi cheese, various fish and chicken dishes, "nish nosh" (small plate dishes) and an otherwise healthy food selection. Nice wines too. It's an attractive place with an inside bar and nicely lit interior as well as sidewalk seating in the center of Westport's restaurant row, opposite the Spotted Horse. The service was friendly and efficient, and it's clear the owners have crafted a wonderful menu and trained their staff with great care and pride. I wish them all the success they deserve! read more

STAY AWAY: An Insult to Israeli Cuisine and Common Sense Rating: 0/5 Stars As an Executive Chef and an Israeli citizen, I am rarely speechless, but "Blondit" managed to achieve a level of stupidity beyond comprehension. Let's start with the name. In Hebrew, blondinit is often used as a derogatory shorthand for a shallow, vacuous, or "clueless" woman. It is incredibly fitting that the owners chose this name, as it perfectly reflects the restaurant's operational philosophy: total, unadulterated ignorance. The entire experience was an exercise in deception. This isn't just a bad kitchen; it's a "fake" restaurant. They have no understanding of the ingredients they are handling or the culture they claim to represent. The menu is a work of fiction. What you order is never what arrives because the kitchen staff clearly doesn't know what they are making or selling. The "Food": A Culinary Disaster * The "Cigars": The menu promised delicate Moroccan cigars in crisp phyllo dough. What arrived were heavy, leaden, grease-soaked eggrolls. * The Lamb Burger: This was a masterclass in how not to cook. The meat was over-processed to the point of having the texture of "guppy poop" and was salted so heavily it was borderline toxic. * The Halloumi Fiasco: They topped the burger with Halloumi--a squeaky, salty cheese that does not melt. Placing a cold, rubbery slab of salt on top of an already oversalted, mushy patty shows a fundamental lack of basic culinary knowledge. The Environment: A Health Hazard If the food wasn't insulting enough, the atmosphere was stomach-turning. While I was attempting to navigate the inedible mess on my plate, there were kids vomiting in the dining area. Multiple children were getting sick, and the staff acted as if it were a routine occurrence. No one cared, no one rushed to clean it properly, and no one seemed concerned about the obvious health risks. I should have taken the vomiting children as a warning sign. I left the restaurant feeling ill and ended up getting violently sick from the few bites I actually managed to swallow. This place is an embarrassment to Israeli hospitality. It is fake food run by people with zero understanding of cooking. Save your money, save your stomach, and stay far away from this disaster. I will never return. read more

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Recently had dinner at Blondinit and everything was AMAZING! The service was friendly, accommodating, and attentive, making our evening special. We enjoyed a variety of dishes: kefta, Moroccan cigars, Babaganoush, perigot chicken, and a kids' burger plate. Each dish was flavorful and simply but beautifully presented. For dessert, they brought out a slice of pistachio cake for my birthday...and it was exceptional - the perfect end to a wonderful meal. Highly recommend this restaurant for an outstanding dining experience! Will be back! read more

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This was one of my most unenjoyable meals in years. Every other single patron is seemingly being greeted or welcomed or catered to by the owner but not me. It feels like it's because I'm the only gentile and non Jew here that I've been ignored. One would expect some sort of hello, welcome for coming, how's everything tasting from a brand new owner after 4 days of being open. But nope, nothing, crickets.....all the while I see her catering to two other women at the bar she just met for the first time. The bartender has been beyond friendly and accommodating - he's great and I over tipped him accordingly. The wine list is great and they also have Israeli wines, which I love seeing. Perusing the menu prior to coming, I hoped for an Abbale TLV experience like the wonderful Israeli restaurant in Miami - savoring a variety of delicious Middle Eastern dishes wanting you craving for more visits. The samplers I had were fine. I love baba ghanoush but wouldn't reorder it. The warm mini pitas are a very nice touch. Too bad they didn't have any eggplant mezze items. I wish them well - they are still only catering to their friends and family obviously like our first visit. To not be welcomed and embraced a second time doesn't make for an experience where we'd want to return and support this new restaurant, which is a shame. read more

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Food is fantastic. Lots of choices including outstanding falafel and red cabbage salad

We had a reservation but still waited 20 minutes to be seated. The hostess wasn't particularly friendly, but we figured they were busy and let it slide. Once seated, we waited another 15 minutes--no one acknowledged us, no menus, no silverware. Meanwhile, we saw a nearby table send their food back due to incorrect orders. To make things worse, we were sat outside with no shade, and we had our 5-year-old with us. After being completely ignored, we decided to leave. We ended up at Pink Sumo instead, which--as always--was a great experience with friendly service and good food. From what I saw, the food here didn't look worth the wait anyway. Not planning to return. read more

If you like Mediterranean food you will like this place. Kebob and rice was delicious as were the spicy wings. We tried a few of the other dishes like fresh hummus, pita and amazing potato chips. The staff and owner were very friendly too. Will definitely be back again. read more

We just came from our second visit to this restaurant. The food was absolutely delicious and everyone was friendly and caring. The baba ganoush was the best. I would recommend this restaurant to anyone who wanted fresh well prepared food that was very tasty in an enjoyable atmosphere. read more

I want to go back with more people so we can more/taste more things. Cool vibe but it was extremely hot that day which transferred inside. Service was great. read more

Finally! The long awaited spot everyone has been waiting for in the neighborhood has opened their doors. We've already been 3 times and it is now at the top of our regulars in Westport. What a fantastic addition to the Westport community and CT in general. We've tried all the kebabs (chicken , kofta , salmon and steak) all fresh, delicious and so flavorful. Literally everything we have had so far has been absolutely mouthwatering and leaves you wanting more even as you leave stuffed. The cocktails are fantastic! Jeff really knows what's he's doing ! I couldn't stop ordering the Bokhur Tov (espresso martini). So good and the wine selection is very unique. Yummiest Sancerre I've had in a while. The decor is very Tel-Aviv/Miami vibe and now that the weather is getting warmer, the al fresco dining is chic perfection. Inda and Sol (the owners) are the sweetest! So warm, welcoming and fun! They make you feel like part of the family as soon as you walk thru the door. It's pretty obvious the lady who left the negative review below is lying and seems bitter and I would question credibility to any of her reviews. Friends and Family events are private and the audacity and entitlement to think you should just be let in, is confusing. Then to come back and bash this new amazing place is just low. Do better yelpers, don't be like her! Best new spot in town, run don't walk for some fresh, authentic and delicious Mediterranean cuisine with an eclectic spin along with a warm family feel. Can't wait to check out the brunch read more

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The food here was really, really good! We tried the baba ganoush, whipped feta, burger and schnitzel sandwich. Everything was fresh and delicious. Ambiance is nice and inviting too. The only negative was that the entrees took a really long time to come out (but the staff was very apologetic about this). We would definitely come back! read more

Fabulous food, service, everything! The food was fresh and authentic! The service was fantastic. read more

the israeli said is very good, the falafel I got as take out for a friend that loved it, and the owner Solomon was very gracious regarding feedback. read more

Happened upon this gem when traveling and could not have been more pleased. The food was outstanding--- healthy, fresh, substantial and delicious. Husband had a salmon burger and I had a Geeek salad with grilled shrimp. Also had the Israeli cabbage salad which was very good. The owner took time to greet us and make us feel welcome. A nice touch is the complimentary appetizer complete with fresh, hot pita bread. Very glad we stopped here! read more

Great service and good food. Burger was on the small size for my man size husband. The Israeli salad could definitely have used some parsley and onion - it's just tomato and cucumber. We will give it a try again and order one of the delicious looking salads. read more

The service was the worst our family has ever seen. People sweet walking out, wrong food was brought to table after waiting 45 minutes...They did not care . We will make sure to spread this news and never go near this place again. Shame on you for running a restaurant like this read more

Was so excited to try Blondinit! The owners greeted my daughter and me with a warm welcome, asked our names and had a nice conversation. The food was incredible!!!! Love this place and will definitely be back often!!! Thank you for coming to Westport. read more

The Blondinit - Falafel Sandwich - Mediterranean Near Me - Westport, Connecticut

The food is absolutely spectacular. The only issue that I had was, the I only ordered an appetizer and it was a very long wait because the place was crowded. Everything is made fresh nothing is frozen or premade. If you go on a busy day, just be prepared to wait and do not be in a rush. Believe me, it is worth the wait . I am definitely going back to try other things on the menu though it's Mediterranean, It is more of an Israeli restaurant which is unique and not like other Mediterranean restaurants. Everything is authentic and beautifully prepared. The owner is absolutely a lovely person. I didn't have a cocktail, but they do serve high-quality liquor, all top shelf. Go online and look at the menu. You will see that most of the food is actually healthy and in most people's diets. I cannot say enough about this restaurant. read more

Highly recommend. If you like Esh in Fairfield, you will LOVE this food and their cocktails. Went last night with a group of ladies. The service was 5 stars, the bartender was fabulous, and the food was absolutely delicious. 3 of us had hibiscus margaritas which were gorgeous and super tasty. 1 had the grey goose martini with feta brine and stuffed feta olives. She loved it. We ordered dips, the cabbage salad, Moroccan cigars and the artichokes. We all agreed that babaganoush was the best we've ever had. Loved the artichokes. I want to go back right now to order them again. Everything was fresh, flavorful and beautifully presented. I would recommend all of them. For dinner we shared the salmon skewers and the branzino. They were well seasoned, perfectly cooked and delicious. We really enjoyed everything we ordered. On the way home we talked about when we can go back and other friends we'd like to have join us. Looking forward to my next meal there soon! read more

What a wonderful addition to Westport. We have been to Blondinit a few time and every time the food is outstanding, service is attentive and on point. Highly recommend coming here to enjoy delicious food and enjoy outdoor seating. read more

Been here a few times and so happy there is an Israeli restaurant in Westport! Service is always excellent A very minor suggestion which if addressed can raise to 5 stars--- Falafel is over cooked and dry with a rather odd taste Israeli salad I had was almost 90% tomatoes with few other typical ingredients Everything else is quite nice and it is a lovely experience!! Keep up the great work, Solomon read more

The place was 82 degrees as per the thermostat on the wall. When we asked if they could turn up the AC, his weird answer was "we can't." At least if he said sorry the AC broke it would have been a little more understandable but his answer leads one to believe they were just being cheap. What is more egregious is they stuck us at the hottest table when there were other tables open. Why not at least bring a fan?? They have some nerve opening up for business and letting paying customers swelter. The food seemed good but we couldn't enjoy it because we were in various stages of heat stroke. Fix your AC and bring a fan in the interim. Don't seat customers without letting them know they will be dining in 82 degrees with no air circulation. read more

Visited from a neighboring town for lunch with the express intention to try the food. We were blown away. From the exceptional pita to the smooth and delicious hummus, the meal was amazing from start to finish. The hand cut fries were outstanding, the salmon kebab , saffron rice, and labneh were all delicious. One issue with the Israeli and Greek salads: they had no right to be THAT fresh and bright in the middle of winter!! Wherever they source their ingredients, it's clear someone is paying attention and is very discerning about what goes on to the plates. We went on a quiet afternoon and the staff and owners couldn't have been nicer or more accommodating, even offering to have us share in tasting a dish prepared for their staff family meal. Great food, great vibes, we will definitely be back! read more

We catered an event and it was fresh and delicious. They are so easy to work with too.

Food is OK, at naturally high Westport prices. Service lovely, and the fresh baked pita and accompaniments were yummy. It is SO deafeningly loud, however, that I walked out with a headache and would t go back just for that reason. Hope they install some sound absorbing tiles. read more

Outstanding dinner! Very attentive service, excellent food and fun vibe. While we were waiting for friends to arrive, our waiter brought us a dish of warm homemade pita and delicious salatim. The four of us then shared the humus, moroccan cigars, baby artichokes and eggplant chips (a special of the evening). All delicious and really quite enough for dinner. But we felt compelled to try the skewers and followed up with the parigot (chicken) and steak skewers, which were very tasty and cooked to perfection. The owner stopped by our table, knew who we were from our reservation, and chatted with us. Very nice wine selection too. We all look forward to going back - and cannot wait for warm weather so we can enjoy the large outdoor bar and dining area. A wonderful addition to Westport - a town that does not lack for great dining options, this is is a most welcome newcomer! read more

My new fave! Outstanding service and charming ambience (especially outdoors, weather permitting) and I am literally craving the menu items I tried on my last three (four?) visits. The cauliflower, the dips, the chicken, the salmon, the wine, the cocktails... all mouthwatering. read more

My husband and I had a wonderful meal and experience at The Blondit! From the moment we walked in we were welcomed as if we were log time friends. The wait staff was wonderful, the food was delicious. We wish Solomon and his family a long and prosperous venture in Westport. We'll definitely be back and be certain we will tell all our friends about this Israeli food treasure! read more

Visited on a Sunday afternoon and sat in the cozy patio. Felt very welcomed and well taken care of. Enjoyed the appetizers, with Babaganoush being outstanding. They were unfortunately out of the Branzijo which we had been looking forward to, but everyone enjoyed their meat dishes. My husband loved the kofta which he said was better than at Esh in Fairfield We went with a bottle of a nice Israeli Chardonnay and had a wonderful time. Looking forward to returning. read more

The food was great. Pitas were fresh and delicious. Loved the tahini. We had the Ariella lamb burger ($3 surcharge to substitute fries for Israeli salad). The burger was delicious- loved the red slaw. Chicken schnitzel was also great. Loved the decor too, although we sat outside. The only downside was when the manager reprimanded the very nice hostess in front of a bunch of customers for helping us with the check when our waiter went AWOL. What was she supposed to do? Tell us "No!"? We felt terrible. read more

Absolutely delicious! Staff was super helpful with menu selection and everything tasted wonderful with very fresh ingredients. Lovely little place with indoor and outdoor seating. read more

Excellent food and service! Perfect menu for a warm spring day. Friendly, attentive staff read more

My husband and I were so excited to try The Blondinit and it did not disappoint! The food was PHENOMENAL! My husband and I felt like we were transported back to Israel with fresh flavors and incredibly flavorful meals. The staff was friendly, attentive, and the owner Solomon greeted us and made sure everything was perfect (which it was). We left already planning when we will come back! read more