The waitress was nice, very attentive. My food was good. We weren't a fan of the lamb pizza, but other than that we enjoyed aré meal. The area is cute and very peaceful and the restaurant isn't crowded so that's nice as well. I would recommend. read more

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Tucked away on Hicks St on the north end of the Heights, this middle eastern joint screamed Egypt! The usual middle eastern fare w many vegan options The soups were good, especially Harir though the lentil soup seemed under-seasoned. The beet salad was fine, the tabouli a bit dry and the falafel over-cooked. Service was speedy and the place is kid-friendly. read more

I live in the neighborhood and I'm sick of giving this place a chance. The people behind the counter are BEYOND rude, ordering online is a mess, and they never answer the phone so good luck trying to clarify any questions you have about the badly worded menu. Trash. read more

neighborhoody very unpretentious little place. good food. decent beer selection. nicest people. will def return.

COCKROACH in the food!! Yep, you read that right. AVOID this place! How are these guys still in business beats me... I tried this place a few times, finding the food mediocre, but the last experience topped it all... The merguez plate I ordered had dead COCKROACHES in it!!! It's 2017 and this place supposedly passed the hygienic tests?? Granted, the dirty windows and uncouth appearance of the place never instilled me with confidence, but this??? read more

The wait was quite long to have our meals to our table and there are also lots of pesky flies but for some reason it was all worth it for the delicious 15$ grilled lamb chops!!!! You will not be disappointed and the pita bread is fresh and to die for. Love it! The veggies were also fresh, crisp, vibrant, and and super refreshing. Yum! I'd definitely come back if I find myself in the Dumbo area. read more

Tutt Heights - Grilled lamb chops - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

The food was ok, maybe a bit too pricey, but I guess for Brooklyn that's fine. Service was pretty good though. I would suggest not taking pizza, but rather some meat dish for $12-14. It's pretty big and can easily feed 2. Pizza wasn't particularly good. read more

The salad sampler was delicious! If you're into tangy and sweet, make sure you get the labna (yogurt with mint leaves) and the beet salad and eat it together with that delicious, hot out of the oven pita. My boyfriend and I came here for a quick bite and it was the best decision ever. The kebab might've been a lliiiiitttlee overcooked, but other than that everything was on point. @tam.mah.go read more

Amazing food!!! Fresh food and ingredient. The harira soup was perfectly seasoned. Love the hummus and fresh hot pita bread right out the oven. We got the lambinjin pizza which was delicious and the lamb meurgez Street parking and they take credit card. Service was great read more

Wonderful family restaurant. Highly recommended. We have been enjoying Tutt's food for 20 years.

The food here is really good, their bread is amazing. I ordered the lamb Adana, it was delicious. Friendly service as well.

We really liked it here. The food tasted great and was prepared fresh and very quick. They were friendly and we enjoyed the experience of dining there. read more

The food was fresh and delicious! Had the leg of lamb, falafel and grape leaves. The even gave us complimentary cake at the end of our meal. Service was very friendly I'll definitely be back again!! read more

Tutt Heights - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Ordered food, the guy shows up and doesn't even try to buzz me he just calls my cell phone and claims he doesn't understand how to use the door buzzer system, so I have to go all the way out to the front door to get my food because he is pretending not to understand how the door buzzer works. So lame. The food is great but I wont be ordering delivery from them again after having such an annoying experience with their delivery guy. read more

Cheap CASH ONLY Middle Eastern place in Brooklyn Heights. I ordered the falafel platter and was more than happy with it. The fresh pita bread was excellent, too, and the presentation of it looking like a small balloon made it even more impressive. The staff is very friendly. In fact, the server, speaking with a thick Arabic accent, asked me where I was from. I told him from here, that I'm American. He then responded with "No, my friend, where are you REALLY from because you have a funny accent?" Touché my friend, touché. Upon paying my check, I made sure to sound like Arnold when I said "I'll be back!' read more

By now reading the reviews you see a theme: 1. The fresh pitas are awesome 2. It's not too spendy 3. Get the combo plate if you are ready to eat a ton. Not sure that it beats Mamoun's, and it's def not the same as Tanoreen's sandwich. (which is also awesome) This spot Is sorta out of the way, but def worth the trip! read more

A friend and I stumbled in here a few months ago, and it has become my go-to haunt ever since. Let's just dive right in, shall we? 1. The ambiance -- It's tucked away in this quaint part of Brooklyn Heights. The atmosphere is a little kitschy, but in an absolutely endearing way. It's unobtrusive and charming all at the same time. 2. The food is a pleasant surprise. I've probably sampled 80% of the menu and everything has been fantastic. The falafel are really good, but their 'pitzas' are truly remarkable. The Green Pitza gave me convulsions (in a good way!) 3. The service is warm and friendly. This is a consistent theme every time I've been here. One of the servers remembered us from last time. Totally awesome. Way to go, Tutt. You've got yourself a regular. read more

Sat here for over 35 minutes, when there was only one other couple seated in the restaurant, without even an appetizer put on the table. The owner kept barking orders at his 10 yr old looking son to continue making their delivery food orders. When I went up to inquire about why it was taking so long to get at least my appetizer, the owner rudely retorted that it was taking so long because I ordered the mixed plate for my entree?!! What the heck does my entree order have anything to do with how long it was taking my appetizer to come to my table? He was so rude! Instead of being apologetic and offering good customer service, he blamed ME for ordering the entree that I did as to why my appetizer was taking so long. SMH! And worse yet there was a dead roach in the bathroom, underneath the soap dispenser! Disgusting! I left this restaurant in disgust. Shame on you Tutt Cafe. read more

Had the lambajin and chicken pizza, no one liked the lambajin, the tomato sauce kills it but the chicken was good, so was the feta salads and stuffed grape leaves. The meat sandwich wrap was also ok but nothing was mind blowing. I've been to the middle east and i absolutely love manakeesh, but the pitza (manakeesh) here is nothing like that experience. The place is quiet, mostly empty, The guy behind the counter is nice but It's not a memorable experience. It's okay for a bite. read more

Brooklyn Heights is one of many charming neighborhoods which is pleasant to stroll through on a lightly cool March evening. With its historic, high-sealing-brick row homes, sporadically scattered bars, and quaint cafes, it's a calmly romantic excursion. Tutt Cafe is nestled on a quiet street between the gorgeous, extravagantly mortgaged apartments. As we walk in we're a bit hesitant due to the initial, Chinese take-out atmosphere (aka non-atmosphere). With a flashy green awning, empty dining room with few tables (half of which were nude, while the others sported a double layer of cloth), random Christmas lights throughout, a soda fridge, and explicitly cheesy menu item photos, our initial reaction was plan B...which, due to its non-existent nature, left us with the opportunity to sit wherever we pleased (see pics at mariyayufest.blogspot.com). The pleasant waiter/phone attendant/cashier/expediter/host rushed to our table with two menus and asked us if we might be interested in any beverages (non-alcoholic, as Tutt Cafe is BYOB). We chose the finest NYC tap water they had to offer, which was delivered in a large pitcher accompanied by lemon and two metallic glasses; a positive sign. As we made our choices, the phone rang non-stop, as the friendly multi-tasking, aforementioned gentleman hurriedly rushed to please everyone. A few more clients entered, all seating themselves and all greeted with the same respect and welcoming nature. For appetizers we chose the plate of mixed salads (babaghanouj, humus, stuffed grape leaves, lentil & bulgar, and laba salad) as well as spinach and cheese pie. Our initial request of falafel was regretfully rejected, due to the fact that they just sold their last order of the fried savory balls. Nonetheless, we moved on to the Lambajin (middle eastern pitza with lamb) and leg of lamb sandwich. Our colorful plate of salads was brought out after a much anticipated ~20 minute wait-with a surprise! Two, perfectly cooked, fluffy, fried falafel rounds topped our flavorful and delicate grape leaves (perhaps this contributed to our wait). The most tender, not over fried, appropriately crispy, and exceptionally sized falafel drops were a great start to what was going to be a tasting adventure. The humus and babaghanouj were fittingly flavored, while the laba salad (a middle eastern yogurt, flavored with mint), had a slight sourness and was a great dipping sauce for the puffed pita (which came with the plate). The lentil/bulgar salad was tender and the grains were perfectly cooked, however it's flavor was lacking. The fried onion garnish provided a nice texture alternative, yet did little in adding flavor. Our next course-the spinach and cheese pie-was served on a wooden peel, escorting a lemon wedge. The puffed, homemade pita was stuffed with tender spinach-cut into bite size pieces, allowing for full enjoyment without the stringy mess which sometimes is encountered when the spinach is too large. The cheese was just melted and when combined with a tiny squeeze of the lemon, provided a fresh flavor to the large pie. As we filled our bellies, our final courses emerged out of the open kitchen. The liberally served, extremely tender lamb, cradled by a fresh pitta, lettuce, and tomato, had mild flavors and virtually no tendons. The generously sized pitza filled the restaurant with a strong aroma of cumin. Topped with ground lamb and tomato, it encompassed an incredible blend of middle eastern spices, while being carried on freshly baked pitza dough-with a golden crust,which once more made a great vessel for the left over laba salad. As we slowly finished our exorbitant menu, the initial hesitation was completely forgotten. Feeling completely at home in Tutt's extremely warm (literally and figuratively) space our appreciation flowed for the abundance of variety, flavor, and hospitality. As we waited for the check, the distinctively pleasant waiter hurried over with a small plate of basbousa (semolina cake with yogurt and honey) "on the house". Being fabulously surprised, yet intensely full, we thanked our gracious host and had no choice but to immerse ourselves in the sweet. Semolina's particular texture, combined with the strong honey flavor gave this pudgy cake a pleasant mouth feel, however, was a bit dry (perhaps a bit of Arak-the milk of lions-a Middle Eastern distilled alcohol would have done the trick). The last delight arrived in a little black book...our indulgent, multi-course evening set us back only $30.00...tax and all! An incredible find for a two person feast! Overall a satisfying self-made tasting menu in a great neighborhood and an embracing atmosphere awaits you at Tutt Cafe. See pics at mariyayufest.blogspot.com read more

I love this place, they serve fresh, clean, healthy, and delicious Egyptian fare, and the guys who work there are a fantastic bunch - friendly, warm, and attentive. You can also bring your own booze if you want to dine in, and the place has a nice relaxed pace; you can sit, relax, and eat, and they are always welcoming. The food is simple, well prepared, and really tasty. I love their spinach pies with cheese, the lambajin pitza - basically a flatbread pizza with ground, spiced lamb - and the falafel plate, which comes with a side of baba or hummus, both of which are excellent here. They do nice grape leaves too, and a large grape leaves with a side of hummus and a fresh pita from their pizza-style ovens is a nice healthy way to have a quick dinner, and won't cost more than $10 or so. read more

3.5 stars. I have mixed feelings about Tutt Cafe. On the one hand, it's a rock-throw from my apartment. And given my patience (or lack-there-of) for cooking, this is a huge plus. The wait staff is also very kind, the service is fast, the prices are right, and oh my god the complimentary Lebanese sfouf cake is So. Ridiculously. Good. Think cornbread... but better. On the other hand, the falafels I tried at Tutt just weren't that fresh. When I cut through the falafel ball with my fork, the outer shell resisted and was rubbery. The inside was dry. This is a no-no for me. In all, I think I'll come back for the convenience of it (and for the sfouf cake) but it's not my favorite spot in the neighborhood. read more

Great local spot that has simple delicious food at very reasonable prices. We tried the salad platter (you get to choose five different salads) and the lamb platter which came with either babaganoush/hummus. The salads I tried were the feta, beet, hummus, babaganoush, and falafel balls. The falafel balls were not as crunchy as I liked but they were well seasoned. The hummus was so good I ordered a large to go! The pita comes out like a pillow and deflates as it cools. Tutt cafe has some of the best middle eastern food I've ever had. Love this cute cafe. read more

I must confess something here, im a bit addicted to falafels, i dont know what it is, these little balla are so yummy, i need to have them several times a week! This place has the best ones, the only thing is that they only take cash, it would be more convenient if they take cc, other than that this place is perfect for middle eastern food. read more

Tutt Heights - My falafels! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Very happy with the food and delivery. They got rid of all the aluminum, at my request and the food was delicious. Best of all, unlike every other restaurant/take-out in the neighborhood, the food is not heavily salted. They provide a healthy cuisine and this is going to be our new go-to place when we need some good food and can't cook. Please keep the salt down as it ruins the food. Thank you Tutt Heights for following instructions and letting us enjoy your wonderful cuisine. read more

My lamb platter was solid enough and managed to tide me over on a pretty long flight. I wish the gave a bit more of the sauce.

This is the best spot near the Promenade - super casual, family-run type of place. The pita bread is so fresh and homemade tasting. I also particularly like the grape leaves. Otherwise, I've had the falafel and the harima soup - both good. Both times I came late afternoon on a Saturday and there was no wait. I've got to come back and try the green pizza! And the desserts! read more

Tutt Heights is an unexpected spot tucked in the heart of the gorgeous Brooklyn Heights neighborhood. It's a cafe type spot that has tables both inside and out. They do offer delivery and I've heard that they're BYOB. I just stopped in for a side of falafel to test out the waters. A small side of falafel ($4.25) includes 4 large falafel balls, a small container of sauce and made to order pita bread. I was impressed that the pita was made to order and was delicious. The falafel was warm and well seasoned but wasn't crispy. I love the contrast between the soft moist interior and the crispy exterior so naturally I'm taking away a star. I'll be back to try something else, like the $7.50 lambajin pitza. read more

Tutt Heights - $4.25 hot and tasty but not crispy - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

When I traveled to Egypt in 2001, I was amazed by the complex of tombs and temples in Luxor and delighted by the colorful fish that populated the Red Sea. The fertility that hugged both banks of the Nile was as thick as a butcher's furrowed brow, but the food that was harvested from that narrow strip of green and swaying palms was bland and mushy. When I returned home I had memories of Picasso fish and still felt the eerie shadow cast by the Colossi of Memnon, but the only memory registered by my palate was the curiosity of fresh dates whose flesh seemed like wooly cotton candy and whose skin was crisp and red as an apple. Still, I preferred the dry ones. It comes as little surprise that I greeted Tutt Café with a bit of suspicion when my beautiful fiancé mentioned a small, Middle Eastern BYOB not far from her apartment. The Astroturf and plastic lawn furniture scattered in front of the restaurant did little to allay my fears, and the menu read like a primer for the standard falafel, chicken pita and tabouleh dishes that are ubiquitous at establishments of this ilk. After ticking off foul (Egypt's national dish, a staple made from fava beans and almost any other bean, pulse, lentil or small-dye pasta: but in this case, tossed with tomatoes, parsley, onion and garlic) out of habit, and ordering a bowl of harira soup (a chickpea and lentil stew) I began to take interest in some more unusual salads. A spinach and chickpea salad is more accurately a fried onion and wilted spinach dish that is better than it sounds. Lemon juice livens it and the chickpeas fill it out. Lentils and bulgar--two of my favorite foods--are as substantial as they sound and, also garnished with fried onions, have a deep caramelized flavor. I love dolma (grape leaves stuffed with spice-flecked rice) and Tutt's are as serviceable as any you can find, if not outstanding. The menu is a bit heavy on onions, fried or raw, and chickpeas (which also appear in a hummus that is lightened by a prudent portion of tahini). This could be a criticism, but I remember Egyptian food in much the same way. Somehow, Tutt manages to makes and remake these staples in ways that are just challenging enough for the palate to refresh itself, rather than surrender to the intense flavors of sumac, zaatar and garlic. Choosing the selection of five salads (almost larceny at $9) and a cold loomi (citrus) or hibiscus drink will give you a healthy, delicious meal for under $15 (with tip) that would be $25-$30 at a mediocre tapas bar. And the fresh pita, arriving like a flour-dusted pillow as wide as a steering wheel but, probably, too hot to grab right off, will round out a generous lunch or dinner. The pitas are outstanding. A bit of water, flour and yogurt rolled out like a pizza crust and cooked on a skillet in a matter of minutes causes passersby to wonder what youthful memory is being conjured. Was it the first time they smelled fresh bread or waking up and making toast before their parents poured them a bowl of cereal? This is "the small, good thing" Raymond Carver's baker crafted. Other dishes that will surprise and delight are a Green Pizza that reads fairly awful: leaks, scallions, fenugreek and mozzarella. Mozzarella? Hardly native to Egypt, this soft, young cheese melt over that green and mild leaks, alarming scallions and grassy fenugreek leaves in one of the city's best kept pizza secrets. This dish is so good that I abandoned the lambajin (a etymological and culinary relation to the lamajhoon or Armenian pizza which was my favorite childhood treat) after the first and have since ordered a green pizza on each visit. This is not gourmet food, and it is not the type of countrified comfort food that has crept into the Brooklyn culinary milieu. The dishes are limited, somewhat repetitive but they hit familiar notes in delicious ways. A leg of lamb pulls apart with a gentle push of a fork and almond-shaped slivers of whole garlic slide out of the crevices in which they were flavorfully imbedded. The mint mayonnaise is thicker than it would be at a fine, or finer, dining establishment, but on a sandwich it works. The only weakness of Tutt is ironic. The foul suffers from constant insipidness. Perhaps it's a hardheaded refusal to use canned tomatoes in winter (cans of San Marzano tomatoes would be amazing) rather than the mealy, pinkish dice currently employed. Maybe a simple concasse would add some concentration, but as of now the foul suffers. Just a few blocks from Henry's End or Noodle Pudding and within shouting distance of Jack the Horse Tavern, Tutt Café contributes to a flavorful few blocks of dining out that is as varied as any other part of this burrough. read more

My friends were coming out of a couple hours playing squash down the street at Eastern Athletic Club, when we did some Yelping and discovered Tutt Cafe. To be fair, we were ravenous and anything would have tasted great in the moment. However, Tutt did not disappoint with its casual atmosphere and pop music selection. I ordered a Lambajin pizza for myself along with baba ganoush for the table. I have never seen Mediterranean/Middle Eastern-style pizza before, and I must say I am hooked. The healthy portion was hugely appreciated, regardless of our hunger, The baba ganoush was also delicious, and not a piece of eggplant or pita was left behind. I so dearly wish my neighborhood had a place like Tutt Cafe on the corner, but alas Manhattan will have suffice with Jewish delis and bagel joints. Until next time, Tutt! read more

So Bobby C. has been advocating for this place since he came here a few months ago, going on and on about their delicious falafel. Blah Blah. We were in the general area on Saturday, and after storming out of Waterfalls Restaurant due to their horrible new owner, he persuaded me to make the cold walk down to Tutt's for his precious falafel. While we sat there after ordering 2 falafels and a chicken Pitza, he made 2 bold statements: 1) This is the best falafel you're gonna have ever. 2) After this you won't be able to eat at Cheep's again. Of course refering to Cheep's Pita Creations, my go to spot for cheap falafel goodness. Now the Tutt's cafe falafel finally came out, and here's what's up: it's smaller than Cheep's, but I guess that's to be expected. They didn't put enough white sauce in it for my liking as well. Outside of that though, it was the best falafel I've ever had. Fresh baked bread, right when you order it, the actual falafel that's fried up has so many spices that you really barely notice the lack of sauce. Oh man is it good. And it better be too, because it's $4 (compared to the new city standard of $2.50 for Cheep's or even Mamoun's). And despite it's small stature, it's actually quite satisfying. It was great ordering that chicken Pitza as well. I've never had anything like that, chicken with lots of spices on a baked pita, with herbs and peppers and stuff, it had a very unique taste, almost magically delicious. Everything we had at this place was amazing, including the beers we bought at Key Food earlier because Tutt cafe is BYOB (sweet). This is the best falafel around, but there's a very good chance I will be eating at Cheep's again, I mean, it is open really late, cheaper, and a lot closer to places I'm usually at than Tutt's. Having said that, this nice little spot is worth the trip... read more

The food/price/BYOB combination has made this my favorite restaurant ever. I will NEVER get tired of fresh baked pita with the most flavorful falafel balls ever in them. I love you Tutt cafe. Please don't change a thing. read more

This place is great for a casual dinner on the cheap side. We stopped in here after a walk across the Brooklyn Bridge and had a great meal. As soon as we came in with our young son, our server brought over a large toy car for him to play with -- which he enjoyed, and we were grateful for his distraction during the meal. We had a falafel sandwich, the garden salad, and a labna salad with pita. The food came out quickly and was very tasty. We especially enjoyed the labna. We'll definitely stop in again next time we're in the area! read more

(Lambajin pitaza: 8.00$) I have a couple of things to say. When they say pictures are deceiving ... They mean it ! Looks great huh? That's what I thought too but meh not that good at all ! Tastes like tomato paste and onions barely any meat. On top of that the service was horrible! He was constantly on his phone and we had to keep asking for things that weren't on the table (ice water, napkins...) he barely waited us and had the decency to tell us after we payed "where's the tip" ?!? no. read more

Tutt Heights - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

BYOB! BYOB!! BYOB!!! This is a cute and cozy, hole-in-the-wall place. They make awesome, cheap mediterranean food - homemade pita, great falafel, great labneh. Definitely try the spinach and cheese filled bread. My friends love the hot sauce. Also, if you want to drink out of a wine glass, you have to bring your own. Break out your picnic-ready unbreakable polycarbonate wine glasses! read more

This a great neighborhood gem. Service is great and food is delicious all at great prices. Excellent options for those nights you don't feel like cooking. The lentil soup is my daughter's favorite. Also had many vegetarian options and recently also serves wine and beer. Highly recommended for either eat in or takeout. read more

Tutt Cafe is a hidden gem of fresh and delicious egyptian food hidden amongst brownstones on an entirely residential block. I've tried just about everything on the menu and you really cant go wrong. The choices for an entre are variations on a theme - sandwhiches, platters or pitzas of lamb, chicken, falafel, or vegetables. A pitza is a Pizza made with a pita crust and not necessarily with cheese. A single pitza can be eaten by one person - and thats a big portion. I really cant convey how amazing the pita is here. I lived in Israel for a year, and this is the only pita I've had in New york that compares. It comes out hot and fresh, straight from the large brick ovens. Also make sure to sample the babaganouj which has more flavor then every package of store bought baba you've ever bought COMBINED. My only complaint is that I wish there were specials or more choices on the menu so that I could justify going there more. read more

I thought Tutt Cafe was delicious and a great value. My boyfriend and I dropped in for dinner after wandering by. The restaurant we had planned to go to was closed, so we sort of stumbled into Tutt on a whim. We had a small plate of grape leaves, hummus with extra pita, a sun dried tomato pitza (pizza on a pita) and two mint iced teas. Dinner was $25. Which easily makes this one of the cheapest dinners we've had out recently. The grape leaves were divine. I dislike when dolmades are overly greasy without enough lemon juice to cut the oil, but these were perfect. I really could have made a meal out of them on their own. Also, the pita was super fresh, right out of the oven and full of steam. My only complaint would be that it was not overly air conditioned inside the restaurant. It was a little stuffy, but worth the lack of a breeze for the meal. We would go back. read more

Authenitic, fresh made, attentive. May seem slow but everything is hand made from the moment you order. I love the food and love the service. The staff makes you feel at home and welcome. I take out of town guests here as often as I can. If I cannot eat in I have their number in my speed dial and food is always ready for take out. read more

Excellent falafel!! Delicious dolmas, baba & hummus. Affordable too. Can't wait to return for more falafel!