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    CAVA

    4.2 (463 reviews)
    ModerateMediterranean, Salad
    Open 10:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Bowl and drink
    Maria R.

    Service is questionable really depends when you go sometimes there friendly and helpful other times they have a bad attitude that people are coming in. They have a lot of seats but its usually busy and hard to get one. The food is good if you get it fresh but they also run out of things a lot. I went early in the morning around 1130 an hour after opening they didnt have some of the dressing and pita strips. Also didnt put points on my app when I scanned it.

    Grilled chicken bowl
    Tinesi P.

    The first time I had Cava was in North Carolina, and it was so good. So when I saw one at Union Square, I was like yassss Real chill vibes and everyone was very friendly, and it's clean. Now, I'm not gonna say it's cheap, it's more of a "treat yourself" kind of spot but it's worth it. If you love Middle Eastern food and Mediterranean this is definitely for you. Everything was flavorful, it never disappoints. It's like lunch and dinner combined because I do give you a great amount. Don't underestimate your bowl.

    Braised lamb with all the fixins
    Cheryl N.

    Such a fan of Cava and really love this location. Delicious food, great portions, and friendly staff. Thank you Cava. The braised lamb never disappoints. My friend tried the steak and loved it. I think the lemonades and drinks are a nice touch. It can get really crowded, but we were able to find a seat within 10 minutes.

    Jessica J.

    When my dressing got slathered on their while the server was distracted gossiping with someone, I knew it was going to be bad. I wouldn't get it again. There are much more tastier "fast food" bowl options around. Chipotle, dos toros, naya are all better than this.

    Custom bowl with brown rice, grilled chicken, avocado, corn, tomato/cucumber salad, arugula, and tzatziki sauce
    Crystal L.

    It was my first time coming here and I was treated by my stepson! He's a big fan so I decided to finally try it. I enjoyed it so much there weren't any leftovers! I ordered a bowl with grilled chicken and it was delish! One thing I didn't really like was the service. The server was a little unprofessional while serving me. He was too busy talking to his coworkers while serving and I felt rushed while ordering. I also tried their blueberry lavender drink & i was not a fan! I would definitely go back though and try the rest of their options!

    Top: Braised lamb, Bottom: Harrisa honey chicken.
    Riana R.

    I haven't had Cava in a while and i forgot how delish their rice bowls are. I got the braised lamb(very good) and Harissa honey chicken(spicy and good! Not too sweet) I ordered with all toppings except olives. Yogurt dill sauce, 1/2 supergreens 1/2 saffron basmati rice, hummus, roasted eggplant, tzatziki. Loveee their pita chips(regular not spicy) I can taste all the ingredients and sauces taste very fresh. And you can see the staff cuttin/makin everythin fresh there(open kitchen) Just wanna say the staff at this Union Square Location were very welcoming and very nice and helpful. It's pretty rare to find good service nowadays .. when everybody so crangky most of the time. Thank youuuu!

    Kids Pita
    Varsha T.

    i absolutely love cava. my go-to is the kids meal, because for me it's a good portion for one meal. it comes with a side drink, and i always get the lavender blueberry lemonade. it has a subtle sweetness with an underlying lavender essence, which is a unique combination. for the main meal itself, i get a side of grains. that the pita is soft and pairs perfectly with the spicy chicken, tomatoes, cucumbers, and corn with harissa dressing. overall, i love that i can customize according to what toppings and sauces i want that day. i would strongly recommend trying the harissa dressing if you like spicy food, it adds a wonderful kick that goes so well with the creamy yogurt-based sauces. the kids meal also comes with a side of carrots or pita chips. while the wait at cava can be long, i think it's definitely worth it, and usually the line moves pretty quickly. the service was wonderful, and there is ample seating inside.

    allegedly a DOUBLE RICE grains + greens bowl.

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    Fantastic service every time i come to this location. Highly recommend! Very polite staff who work efficiently.

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    You guys gave me food poisoning. I'm on the way to the ER. My birthday is tomorrow. Thanks.

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    First time at a Cava and i was surprised and pleased at the speed, quality and taste. Ill be back . Thanks

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    Server Michael was so awesome! Will was great as well. Vibe was awesome in store and the food was fresh!

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    Muy buen servicio me gusta mucho la comida de este lugar, es muy organizado y lo recomiendo mucho

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    Probably the best location of them all. Really nice staff and fresh foods all around. Have returned a few times

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    Ask the Community - CAVA

    What is inside the popular cucumber drink here? Is it thyme or mint? I can't remember the 3 things in it

    Cucumber, strawberry and mint

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    Çka Ka Qëllue

    Çka Ka Qëllue

    4.5(304 reviews)
    0.9 miMidtown East
    Family-owned & operated
    Fine dining

    The challenge is how do you pronounce the name of this place? While we struggled with this, we had…read morea far easier time selection what we wanted on the menu, and that's not a small task as they feature a great variety of selection. The dining area is well furnished, and fits the atmosphere. Staff were friendly and helpful. Reservation is available online, and you may want to use it during peak hours. Do save some room for desserts, it is well worth the wait.

    I'm so glad my friend recommended going here because it's one of those restaurants that pique your…read moreinterest but you never really know how to navigate-- but lucky me, I had an Albanian friend to show me around. First thing you'll notice upon entry is how absolutely decorated it is. If you're a fan of Witcher, it's like walking into an an old-timey tavern. If you have no idea then-- it's like an old-timey tavern. I wouldn't be surprised of they had bard Fridays and homemade mead. It's also a big space. Reminds me of one of the last remnants of the bygone era that was the Obama-era glow. Like peak millenial where restaurants were starting to get viral but not to the point where they have to hyper compete with a gimmicky dish. The prices are a bit steep and was making me consider dropping my rating down a star but fuggit, I like their food. I played it safe and got the mixed grill meats but that's because I lack reading comprehension and thought the main dish (I don't know what it's called, it's just the 1st entree listed) was a baked meat pie situation, it was more grilled steak on a bed of mash potatoes but these mash potatoes were savory like gravy. I wish I got my friend's dish. The mixed grilled meats were a lot closer to doners or skewer meat. Different cuts but also different flavors. What they had in common was a sort of spice-forward sizzling taste. My friend got two appetizers (which I also don't know the name of) but were definitely the most beautifully presented foods I've had in a long while. They were both creams but one had a pepper in it (not the spicy kind). The pepper one was a light refreshing sourness and the other was a heavier but not heeeeavy savory one. Both great to dip your bread in. I wanted to try the lemon cookie for dessert but my friend got us all Tres Leches by accident. That was great but I would say the most non-novel out of everything we got. Delicious, just not something out of the norm-- which is what I go for when I'm trying a new cuisine like Albanian. I wouldn't say this is normal day-to-day Albanian (I have a few friends), it's more like the Americana equivalent, an upscale where Albanians go out to eat.

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    ilili NoMad - Lamb & Beef Shawarma (6.5/10)

    ilili NoMad

    4.1(2.9k reviews)
    0.7 miFlatiron
    $$$

    Gorgeous upscale dinner spot in midtown! We came as a group of 7 and were seated comfortably, lots…read moreof room within the restaurant. Great place to share several food items with a group. It was a little hard to hear and converse at times as it gets crowded, but the food was delicious and there are really unique items on the menu. Food: The duck shawarma was one of our favorites! The lamb and scallops were also flavorful and tender. The dips were delicious with the pita, but I wish the serving size for the dips were bigger. The fries were great - well seasoned! Also recommend the milky pudding, it was a nice refreshing way to end the dinner. Service: Our server was super helpful in letting us know what items are more shareable and his suggestions for cocktails. Definitely try some of the arak based cocktails. Vibe: Gorgeous interior, the mirrors and lighting really elevates the space and makes it a lovely spot for group dinners or dates.

    We went for Mother's Day brunch. When we arrived a few minutes early we did have to wait a bit. The…read morerestaurant had two floors, nicely decorated and cozy. We were lead upstairs to a table. There were 7 of us The seating was cozy but not cramped. We started with 7 family style small dishes: Hummus with Falafel Pops (chickpea purée, tahini, falafel, olive oil), Spring Burrata (roasted cherry tomatoes, toast, basil oil), Hamachi Crudo (passionfruit vinaigrette, citrus zest, cucumber, mint, sesame tuile), Scallops (carrot puree, serrano pepper, brown butter sauce), Tenderloin Skewer (zaatar chimichurri, fresh herb salad), and Shiitake Stuffed Grape Leaves (tomato coulis, yogurt foam, herbs). Everything was delicious. The hummus was well seasoned the falafel had a nice crunch. It went well with the warm puffy gyro bread that came to the table. The burrata was wasm and creamy. I love the vinaigrette on the fish. I ended up eating most of it. The scallops were the sweetest, most tender ones I have ever had. The tenderloin skewers were tender and well seasoned. I liked the grape leaves but the rice consistency was very soft almost mushy and you can barely tell there were mushrooms. There was barely any mushrooms flavor. Next we all chose an entree. I got the duck breast, my husband and daughter each had the beef tenderloin. The duck breast was smaller than i expected. The skin was nicely seared and very crispy but boy did it give my jaw a workout. It was done medium rare. It was juicy but tough. The small beef tenderloin was tender and smoky. The waiter poured the sauce over the tenderloin for added flavor. Finally dessert was a fruit plate with ice cream and pudding. The fruit was fresh and the flavors of the ice cream and pudding unique. It was a nice end to a good brunch. The price was a little expensive at $85 a person.

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    Turkish Kitchen - Yum.

    Turkish Kitchen

    3.8(637 reviews)
    0.7 miKips Bay
    $$$

    Turkish Kitchen is my neighborhood mainstay, I can't even count how many times I've been over the…read moreyears. The birthday coupons are what had brought me in every year, but even though they stopped during Covid, I still enjoy visiting. My go-to dish is the Iskender Kebab - delicious slices of lamb with tomato sauce and yogurt over baked pita bread. I also enjoy the combination platter with dips - the baba ghanoush is delicious. The atmosphere is classy but down-to-earth. The cocktails are tasty. The service can be slow, but it means we are never rushed out. The prices are mid-high, but commensurate with the quality of food. I recently came with a large group, including kids. Service was welcoming despite the chaos. Our bread was frequently replenished and our bottles of wine poured. On top of that, we were given tastes of dessert & liqueur - such a nice treat at the end of a long meal. I especially appreciated that the head guy alerted us that gratuity was already added to the check. We had such a great time, that we opted to tip more! I was happy that my group had such a positive experience, and surely will continue to return.

    A group of my friends were in town, and we happened to pick this place just by walking down the…read morestreet in the area until we saw something that looked tasty. We could not have been happier with what we got for a place that we picked totally randomly. First of all, the place is popular and we did not have resos, but the staff were super nice and found us an open table that we could eat at as long as we put in our orders quick so they could get the table ready for a later reservation in an hour. Then the food itself arrived and was really delicious and well presented, just look at those kebab plates and dips! They also gave our group free baklava at the end I think just because they felt a little bad they had to rush us, which wasn't even their fault and was super appreciated. Also, the interior decoration is fantastic. The restaurant feels super classy and elegant. Great vibes for a date, a business dinner, or just a fancy dinner. Overall, easy 5 stars. Great food and amazing service. Oh and the wine was delicious too.

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