Update: We went back almost immediately because we couldn't stop talking about the first meal, and…read moresomehow it was every bit as amazing. The lamb shank was absurdly tender, the baba ganoush was smoky and rich, and yes, the ezme, beets, and pita remain mandatory ordering. But what really sets this place apart is the heart behind it. On a hard night for our family, a simple unexpected dessert brought genuine comfort and a smile when we needed it most. They don't just feed your stomach here. They feed your soul. I would go to war for this restaurant. An absolute gem, genuinely some of the best food I've had in the area!! I don't write glowing reviews lightly, but this place absolutely earned one. From the moment the food hit the table, it was obvious this was something special. Every single thing we ordered, from the mezze sampler to the drinks to dessert, felt like the best version of itself it could possibly be. Not one weak note. Even the pita bread was memorable. Warm, soft, fresh, lightly charred, and worthy of praise in a meal FULL of standout dishes. The mezze sampler was EXTRAORDINARY. The beet and goat cheese was one of those bites that makes you stop mid-conversation. The goat cheese was fresh, creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced by roasted beets that were unbelievably sweet and luscious. Honestly, they were almost candy-like. I don't know what they did to prepare them, but they were incredible. The spicy vegetable dip, Esme, was bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. Fresh, zippy, and balanced with just enough heat. The eggplant dip was equally impressive, with a silky texture, subtle tartness, mellow tomato notes, and that gentle pleasant bitterness that makes eggplant so satisfying when it's done well. The hummus was ridiculously creamy and rich with tahini, giving it a deep nutty flavor that made it one of the best hummus dishes I've personally had. We also ordered the Turkish manti, and they were fantastic. Little handmade parcels topped with cool yogurt and warm spiced oil that brought everything together beautifully. We didn't even manage to take a picture because by that point we were so completely absorbed in the meal that all manners disappeared and we just devoured them immediately. No photo. No pause. Just instinct. That might be the strongest endorsement I can give. The mint lemonade was perfect for a warm day. Bright, refreshing, tart, cooling, and mint-forward without being overly sweet. It tasted clean, balanced, and incredibly refreshing. Dessert completely sealed the deal. The Turkish revani was unbelievably soft, soaked through with milk, and had that luscious almost tres leches quality that makes every bite melt away. The fresh berries and raspberry sauce gave it just enough brightness and acidity to balance the sweetness beautifully. I had a cup of black tea with it, and the combination of cake, berries, and tea was one of those simple little moments that feels kind of magical. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Tasteful decor, warm atmosphere, and thoughtful design that feels welcoming without trying too hard. The service was friendly, attentive, and genuine. More than anything, the whole place feels like a labor of love. What blows my mind most is that this restaurant has apparently been here for over two years, and we somehow only just discovered it. We were legitimately mad at ourselves thinking about how many meals we could have had here already. Now we're just trying to make up for lost time!! For roughly $80 for two before tip, the value was outstanding. At first glance, the menu might look a little upscale, but once the food arrives, it makes perfect sense. The quality more than justifies the price. I've had good Mediterranean food before. This is operating on a completely different level. Without question, this is some of the best Mediterranean food I've had anywhere in the area, and I can't wait to go back.

Another amazing restaurant in Hudson Valley. This was unassuming from the outside. The stores next…read moreto them are either empty or closed and the location, it's next to the Home depot, that when you park in front of the place, you feel like you're the only one eating there.. not a good first impression for a good restaurant. We went for dinner at 6 pm on a Saturday, we thought we were the only ones there, again because of the empty parking lot. There were a few people already seated. We didn't have any reservations, and I thought - Why would we? We started with the appetizers, babaganoush and calamari. Both were good. My wife and I had the mixed platter for two. All the meats were tasty, seasoned well and weren't dry. For dessert, I tried the affogato, espresso over ice cream and that hit the spot. Overall, we were impressed. People did start coming in after 6 so it's best to reserve a table especially if you have more than 4 in your party. The don't serve liquor so it's BYOB!! For some, that might be the important thing to note .

Tried Ziatun, a Palestinian restaurant in Beacon and it was phenomenal - would highly recommend…read morecoming here for a lunch or dinner. After a hike, we ordered some hearty food (waited around 30 minutes) for lunch. We shared the Futur medley as our appetizer, and I was especially impressed with the hummus, baba ganoush, and bean dishes! I also tried the slow roasted lamb with hummus. Everything was great, and I'd definitely return!

Drove up to meet my niece so we got take out The food was…read moredelicious and very large portions The food was hot and fresh and ready on time It was very well prepared and priced The service was great and we will be back

I was in the mood for a gyro and saw Athena and figured I would give it a try…read moreThe restaurant area was packed which impressed me I was served my take out order quickly and was beyond surprised how good the gyro was. It was so good I went back a week later and am now going to take my family for a sit down dinner in the restaurant Highly recommended

I have been wanting to try this restaurant for some time and this past weekend we did just that…read more They had a special Lobster bisque which we are suckers for. What a disappointment no lobster taste and I swear there was the imitation crab chunks. I went safe with a lamb Gyro w/ fries wife had chicken souvlaki. Both were good but not outstanding. I expected more and perhaps that was my error in overhyping it prior to trying it.

Was up in the neighborhood and it was near lunch time, so why not?…read more The staff at the Premier Medical building recommended it. It was a good choice. There's free parking, easy access, full bar with top shelf spirits, reasonable prices, catering, and a clean and inviting atmosphere. Tried the traditional Gyro; about equal amounts of vegetables and meat on a soft warm Kontos pita. Filling and satisfying. The staff is professional and cordial. Next time I'm up here I'll try something else on the menu.

Full disclosure: this was a DoorDash order. And I don't know why, but on DoorDash, this spot is…read moreoperating as a ghost kitchen named "Falafel Town." You guys rate well on both platforms, why the smoke and mirrors? You have nothing to hide from! I ordered the grill trio (Mashawai platter), a huge order of seasoned lamb, cubed spicy chicken, and kufta kabab, peppered with delightful seasoned French fries. You can also get basmati rice or fattoush salad, but man, those fries are dynamite. And a huge portion size! Would easily feed two! I also ordered the falafel sandwich, "the works!" This amalgam of tastiness that includes tahini, pickles, parsley, lettuce, tomato, onions, hummus, and hot sauce. A delightful smorgasbord of flavors. The outer wrap was grilled perfectly. Outside of their Doordash identity, this place also offers: hummus dishes, tabbouleh, labnah. Soups: lentil, fattoush. Multiple sandwiches: beef kofta, falafel, lamb, gyro. Veggie platers, beef and chicken shawarma platters. Salads: greek, Arabic, falafel, yum yum, fattoush, tabbouleh. Hudson Valley Falafel. Falafel Town. In person. Delivery. I know this place is top notch. I hope they merge their identities soon.

This is a fantastic mom and pop with great food and service. My only gripe is that I can ask for…read morefood as hot as they can serve, and they always still give me the same amount of heat as I would've received had I not made the request at all. But it's not a big gripe because the food is always well seasoned even if it isn't peppery. This is the only restaurant I can think of where I've taken many guests and every one of them said it was one of their favorites. I love this spot. They accept cards but appreciate cash.

Great service and friendly staff at this Sri Lankan restaurant…read more The manager/owner used to be a chef at the UN after traveling the world for various stints after leaving Sri Lanka at age 25. He will fill you with his wealth of knowledge of Sri Lankan food as well as how his food is pure and wholesome. Food was very good. I had Sri Lankan rice entree specialty dish. Except for the the shrimp tasting like dried shrimp - which I hate with a passion the rest of the dish was pretty good. No complaints from my other guests who enjoyed their meals. The dessert was great. They have both vegetarian (including goat, beef, pork, shrimp, squid, and chicken) and non-vegetarian options. It fell short of five stars for two reasons: 1. the dried shrimp or dried fish taste in the dish (shimp, calamari, and chicken); and 2. the moderately high prices (I can only compare to prices at Indian restaurants in the city, and what people are typically paying for the same portion size at casual sit down restaurants) Since we don't frequent this location often it is a treat to stop by every once in awhile and introduce my friends to it. If you are on a budget and consume large volumes of food to be full, this is most likely a one off or a place you may want to skip. Otherwise, enjoy it. On premise parking lot and seems ADA compliant. It looks like it is in a house, but inside it is comfortable and casual. It appears there is allot more local customers than visitors from out of town. The interior plays tourist information on Sri Lanka while the interior is also decorated in culturally appropriate ascents. We were there on a Saturday for dinner and the space was fairly empty - perhaps two other tables occupied. It is in sort of a remote area outside the main drag of Beacon most are familiar with (not within reasonable walking distance). It's worth a try, especially if you are interested in healthier forms of food (ingredients).

Spent $61 on a chicken gyro on a pita and chicken gyro patter with a caesar salad. I received a…read moregreek salad and this chicken plater dish. First impression is sad and the taste isn't worth the price. Wouldn't recommend going.

Quick gyros to go best in Poughkeepsie Very clean kitchen…read morecute little store A to go location of Athena in lagrangeville

Happy to have this place available Upstate, NY. If you…read moreprefer quality, tasty and healthy food over fast food, this is a place for you to visit and come back over and over again. You will enjoy all of the delicious food on the menu, I'm sure 100%.

This is an amazing place for authentic Uzbeki food. It's not hot spicy, but SO FLAVORFUL…read more Everything is homemade, natural. The owners are very nice. I got the ramen; even the noodles are homemade! I can see myself eating this on a cold winter day when I need a good warmup. Come here you won't be disappointed. (Get the tea, too)

Kibberia is always a fabulous option for lunch. Beef kibbe were well seasoned and tasted great,…read moreshawarma wrap was juicy and generously filled. Service was friendly and fast, and there's plenty of space for dining in.

Generous portions...order at counter. Waitress brings to table…read more Seasoned but salty. Chicken overdone. Fabulous humus and tahini. Bread dry and thin like tortilla. Actually three and one half stars. Place has great potential to be more!

I'd go here weekly if I lived nearby. Such an incredible Israeli spot! So healthy and good. The…read moresabich pita sandwich is unreal!!! Even has potato in it and (insider tip) it's amazing for digestion if ya know what I mean. The hummus is also good, though a little heavy on the cumin, but that sabich sandwich is incredible. Extra good with the green sauce they give you. Coming back for more sandwiches and to try their baklava and homemade lemonade which also looked great. 5 stars!!!!

Aba's Falafel in Rhinebeck offers unexpectedly tasty and reasonably priced Mediterranean street…read morefood in a very casual cafeteria-style ambiance in its storefront location on East Market Street. Place your order at the counter, then have a seat at one of the handful of tables in the dining area adjacent to the open kitchen while your food is prepared to order. The menu is very simple with your choice of freshly made-to-order falafel, hummus, or roasted vegetables (as well as various iterations of those three options) served either as a sandwich in a pita or as a platter. On our recent visit for a late lunch, I opted for the falafel pita sandwich ($12), a generous portion of freshly made falafel served with tahini, and cucumber, tomato, cabbage, and onion with sumac, which was excellent! My dining companion went with the hummus pita sandwich ($11), a generous serving of freshly made hummus as well as cucumber, tomato, cabbage, and onion with sumac, which she really enjoyed a lot. Bonus points for the hot sauce (with freshly-made mild, medium, and hot selections) and pickle bar available to patrons no matter whether they grab one of the handful of small tables to enjoy their meal in-house or take their orders to enjoy elsewhere. Portions are generous and the freshness of the ingredients was obvious. Both of us really enjoyed our meals and we'll definitely be back next time we're in the area. PRO TIP #1: Aba's doesn't have a private parking lot, but there is plenty of on-street parking on East Market Street. If you can't find a spot on the street, the Rhinebeck Municipal Parking lot (@ 61 East Market Street) is just across the street from Aba's.

BEST FOOD, BEST TIME, WITH THE BEST PEOPLE. So welcoming, sweet, and warm. Amazing food, such great…read morehomemade cousine!!! Must go, highly recommed!!! Definitely will be coming back, if there were 6 stars I would put. Best birthday ever!

Well, have not been for a year, but as I recall, kind of ironic, in that the guy built a wonderful…read morewood fired pizza oven, then made us a pizza , on a commercial piece of ready made crust . I don't get it? Kind is heavy handed, almost a dive bar.