Beautiful Experience, Impressive Food. A no frills dining…read moreexperience that goes beyond the food. It is incredible the way that Ararat is able to serve, cook and host all at once. It truly feels like being welcomed into a friends home. We need more places like this and more people like Ararat.

If I had to pick the three course menu, I would've done the beet carpaccio, beef stroganoff with…read moreorange mashed potatoes, and the espresso chocolate crème brûlée. But thankfully I didn't have to choose!! Chef Ararat is so welcoming and the flavors of his dishes are so complex. It's really like being in an uncle's home! Very cosy and bustling.

Great waiter, great food and great ambiance…read more I went with a large group and they accommodated all 12 of us. I'd definitely visit again

I really want to love this restaurant. The atmosphere and music are wonderful, and the interior…read morefeels almost like a museum -- beautifully designed with gorgeous decor. The shareable small plates and desserts were both excellent. I think I dream of the cheese pickled peppers, burek, and baklava. Unfortunately, service has been the consistent issue across both of my visits. On each occasion, it was incredibly slow and inattentive, to the point that we skipped entrees altogether after waiting roughly 1.5 hours just to receive our first shared plate. Ordering a bottle of wine felt disorganized, as it seemed to have been forgotten both times. The space and food have so much potential, but the pacing and attentiveness put a damper on the overall experience.

This completely unassuming place has simply terrific and authentic Armenian food. I happen to be…read moreArmenian and I can tell you with no doubt whatsoever that the food quality is excellent - everything that they have is truly made fresh. It's not at all fancy but this family run restaurant will captivate you with how good the food is. The man who criticized the manti below, just doesn't know what it's really supposed to be like. Prices are extremely reasonable too. AND if you are Armenian, you'll love the interior with Mt Arrarat, the Armenian Bible & Armenian Crosses.

Food and service was amazing! Great people with no wait time to be seated. Our server was the man…read moreand he went above and beyond for us.

Decided to eat Greek food after a cultural performance at Queens College's Colden Auditorium and…read morewanted to not travel too far from Fresh Meadows. Saw the reviews and decided to give Sevan Restaurant a try. First thing, this is an Armenian restaurant designed for catering a party or special event. Very opulent in its decor. Walked in and had to ask if they were serving food because the restaurant space was set up to cater to celebrations. The restaurant was empty except for a table with two women. My friend and I had a round table that normally seat more than 4 people and we ended up with a lot of table space! Our server was very polite and attentive. We ordered a babaganoush, a pita pizza that's folded in half with ground beef, a Mediterranean salad and a kabob combo over rice. Food was tasty and loved the salad dressing. If you want an elegant restaurant to yourselves, this is the place.

What a gem in the HEART OF QUEENS!!!!! If I'd actually checked in every time I've come here, it'd…read morenumber in the hundreds. When they only had half the size and before the renovation, I've been coming here. Great food, great ambience, whether a couple out for a date night or a large party for 50 people, everyone's welcomed and accommodated. Definitely don't miss the chance to stop in for some great Armenian food. ALSO buy some items from their store to enjoy later.

I never had Albanian food before but it was delicious…read more I had a delivery order of Grilled Branzino, Qofte, Veal Meat, Mantia, Fasule, Ajvar, Tarator, Shop Salad, Samuna and Sheqerpare. The stand out dishes were the Branzino, Mantia, Qofte and the Ajvar. The bread is also fantastic! The Sheqerpare dessert, a moist cake soaked in honey, was very tasty. I actually enjoyed everything though the Veal Meat was a little dry. This is an excellent restaurant whose food I thoroughly enjoyed. Packing was excellent. Delivery was quick. Highly recommended.

A warm, inviting, rustic restaurant that will make you challenge everything you thought you knew…read moreabout mediterranean food! My first foray into Albanian food and was so surprised by how different it was from Greek food. It was amazing, but perhaps not my favorite cuisine though I am eager to come back and try more. The sausage and cheese dip was not the highlight of the show. The cute fat bread was!! So good. Tried Tava Kosi (lamb with mixture of rice, eggs and yogurt) and Grilled Octopus. Both very good and unique, would recommend the Tavi over the octopus. Can't wait to come back and try their dumplings, more Tava, branzino, other grilled meats and their baklava!

Great Lebanese restaurant with middle eastern/Lebanese/Palestinian/Egyptian staples…read more This spot has shawarma, kebabs, hummus, tabouleh, meat and vegetable pies, tons of fresh salads (some vegetarian, some with meat), falafel, gyro, and more. We had: The chicken kebab--huge, juicy pieces of chicken full of fragrant spice. It comes with a side of your choice--I had the grilled zucchini, which was just the right level of firm and well seasoned. The shawafel--something we've never seen before (and we eat a lot of this type of food). It's a wrap chocked full of shawarma and falafel. Crispy falafel, moist chicken, tons of spice and fresh veggies. My husband loved it. We also got their spicy hummus with jalapeño and cilantro. It was good, but wasn't as spicy or flavorful as I thought it would be. We got the fried cauliflower with tomato and garlic. It wasn't heavy or greasy and they veggies really brightened it up. Delish. We also had their bread pudding and kunafah. The bread pudding was silky and creamy inside with a mild crisp on the outside. The kunafah is a Palestinian cheese pastry in syrup, so a little sweet and a little savory. Great spot with an expensive menu. Will definitely try more from them.

We happened upon this place after a midday movie and it was perfect. It was freezing outside and…read morenice and warm within. The decor is fun and the ceiling a treat for the eye. The tea was hot, the service was quick and the food was good. I've never had such fluffy falafel. The split pea soup had big chunks of fresh veggies which was lovely. My husband had lamb with was juicy and delicious. The bread looked homemade too. If I lived anywhere nearby I'd definitely be back again!

food was exceptional. vibes were high. Service was awesome! highly recommend !!!!…read more Get the Lebbne!

We had a magnificent lunch at Mado on River Edge, New Jersey to celebrate my friend's 60th…read morebirthday. The interior of this restaurant is beautiful. Our server was attentive to all of our needs. We realized that they have lunch specials for $22 each in which you receive a Shepard's salad, an appetizer and a main course with a drink and delicious bread. There were many different options to choose from, but I decided upon the Shepard's salad, stuffed grape leaves and the chicken kebab with rice. We were served an absolute ton of delicious savory food. The chicken was perfectly seasoned! We ended up having a birthday tartufo with sparklers on top to celebrate my friend's birthday. It was a great lunch and I would highly recommend going to Mado's particularly at lunchtime for their $22 special.

Consistently great food. I've tried nearly everything on the menu and keep coming backread more

This place was really good! It wasn't on my radar at all somehow but came to my attention when I…read moreoffered to buy lunch for the team at work. The main benefit of that being I didn't have to decide what I was having for lunch. This was the choice. I like mediterranean because it tends to be slightly healthier than some other options. This place is right up my alley because of the vegetarian leaning options on the menu, which is another benefit of this particular cuisine. Having said that, there were quite a few choices for me. They have bowls, salads, soup, sandwiches, platters, I mean, it's endless. I was planning on taco bell for dinner so had to compensate somewhat with lunch and decided to build a salad. I did greens, their mix of rice and lentils, cauliflower, cabbage, pickles, hummus, hot sauce. I am not a big fan of spring mix and I wonder if maybe something hot caused the greens to wilt but they were way too wilty for me. That was not particularly appetizing but everything else was really tasty. The hummus, especially, holy shit. I could eat that with a spoon. Two of my colleagues got the jersualem falafel sandwich and raved about it. I tried some of their fries and that seasoning is a game changer. I also got the garlic dip (to eat at home, later, don't worry). I couldn't tell you what that substance is and idk if I even want to know but it is whipped lusciousness. I am also genuinely curious to know how much garlic they put in there because it literally BURNS. No concern for vampires for quite a while. Very tasty, would definitely order again.

Amazing little authentic Turkish restaurant that packs the most amazing food made with love!…read moreTaner, the chef, is a master culinary guru! He was absolutely precise with each ingredient that he put forth and made every allergy accommodation I requested. The lamb chops were exquisite and the homemade mezze dips were colorful and full of soul. This is one of the best Turkish restaurants we ate at and we've had food at the top restaurants in turkey. The hoist was Norten was pleasant and friendly! Cannot wait to eat here again. You will be satisfied and a regular customer.

Came here with friends on a Wednesday and was surprised to see how lively the restaurant was! Lots…read moreof birthday dinners happening, but luckily we were able to get a table fairly quickly. The staff were kind and attentive. I tried the chicken gyro, which came with such a large serving. It was delicious and flavorful, would definitely come back for it again! They also served complementary bread with oil that was such a fun surprise.