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    Dar525

    4.5 (211 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:45 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating

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    Dips and falafel
    Chris D.

    The best! Always so, so good. Took some out of town guests there and they loved it too. The service is 5 star ;-) can't wait to try the new location in bed-stuy too

    Sacheen V.

    Beautiful corner restaurant. Pleasantly surprised. I ordered a chicken rice bowl and my niece had the kale falafel salad. We both enjoyed the scrumptious food!! So damn flavorful and gratifying with every forkful. The gentlemen gave us a little surprise dessert that was also heavenly. I will definitely return. Had such a great encounter here. They offer happy hour daily from 12pm-7pm. $5 Draft $7 Sangria 1/2 off bottle of wine. They also have a brunch menu. Stop on by if you're ever in the neighborhood you will not be disappointed.

    Menu
    Basia L.

    Stopped in here for a quick lentil soup because the reviews were good and I am pleasantly surprised at the 1) price point 2) quality and love of the food and 3) the cute space and ambiance. The inside is small, but they have a bar for single diners with beer and wine and great coffee and tea. The lentil soup was big for the price and I got a chicken shawarma platter ($20) and lamb kibbeh ($10) to go. No dish, including entrees, is over $20. I will definitely be back to try all the mezze and tapas as some of them were very unique variations. They also have a delicious looking brunch menu on weekends 11am-4pm. The staff was super prompt and friendly and the house made hot sauce is bomb!

    Muhamara
    Waylon J.

    Dar 525 is situated in a great location within Williamsburg and Greenpoint. From the outside, the exterior is really inviting - kind of like your neighborhood restaurant spot. The staff were friendly to us and attentive to anything that we might have needed. Dar 525 had outdoor seating and indoor seating - we opted for indoor seating just because of the current heat wave. Food wise, I like how the menu isn't too large. A menu that isn't too large makes it easy to order and everything on the menu looked authentic and like something I'd want to order. We decided to order a mix of dishes - to start out we had the Muhamara, a dip made up of spicy roasted red peppers, cashews, olive oil & spices. The muhamara was tasty and definitely something we could just get a tub of and indulge in for days. Additionally, we ordered the bowls which were packed with flavor and a really good portion - my favorite bowl was the meatballs & bowl.

    Kale & Falafel Bowl
    Vignesh S.

    Dar525's food exceeded my expectations! Every menu item my group tried was a hit. I was especially a fan of the cheese filled Syrian rolls and the kale and falafel bowl. If you're a vegetarian, this place is perfect. The restaurant was a little small, so maybe call in advance if you have a party larger than 4. It's a cute date spot with a cozy ambiance. There were moments where service felt a bit slow, but there was also only 1 server the night we went. He was super nice and worked with our dietary restrictions.

    Baklava
    John W.

    Lebanese and Syrian food is a favorite of mine so we stopped into Dar 525 for lunch. After trying an assortment of dishes, I can confidently say this is one of, if not the best Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants I've visited. From the hummus to the baklava and everything in between, it was delicious. The service was attentive but not overbearing and the outdoor patio had a much needed heater. I'll be back the next time I visit.

    JiHae L.

    I've always passed by this place as I walk to the K bridge. This was always a restaurant that I've been wanting to check out. There are two locations just in case someone gets confused, but this one is in Greenpoint and the other one is in Williamsburg. They take reservations only if you have 6+ pepeople. There are two menus during the weekend which is the lunch menu (11am-3:30pm) and brunch time (11am-4pm). They have an all day menu too during the week (11am-11pm). I chose the lunch special on a weekend and got the Kafta Kebab. The kebab is all meats mixed together and formed into a kebab. You can either get a platter which comes with 2 pieces or a wrap which would be 1. All meals come with bread. I ate their za'atar bread and it was an interesting combination. According to the server it is a staple bread for all Mediterranean people. It is a spiced pita bread with olive oil, spices like oregano. If I'm ever in the mood for Mediterranean food again I would go back here.

    Chicken & Rice Bowl, Syrian Shakshuka, Dar 525 Fries
    Alyssa N.

    My boyfriend and I ate here for brunch and we would definitely come back! Our server, Phil, was really helpful in guiding us what to order since it was our first time eating there. My bf got chicken & rice bowl and I got the syrian shakshuka w/ feta cheese, and we got fries on the side. Both dishes were delicious and more filling than we thought they would be! We also got cocktails w/ wine and strawberry lemonade which were also really tasty. This is the perfect spot for a date as it's a small and intimate setting, but you could also come here w/ girlfriends- esp since on weekends, they have bottomless brunch :) def a must try if you're in Greenpoint!

    Assorted Mezze Plate
    Joshua S.

    I ordered delivery recently from Dar 525 and was pleasantly surprised. I ordered the assorted plate, which comes with five cold mezzes of your choice. I chose muhamara, labne, mousaka, stuffed grape leaves, and chipotle humus. The mousaka for me was just okay. Not really my taste. The rest were super delicious, especially the muhamara. It is a must buy. I also ordered the falafel platter. The falafels are pretty tasty. It also came with hummus and babaganouj, which I really enjoyed. The included salad is pretty good too if you enjoy pickles. It is heavy on those. I definitely look forward to visiting in-person and trying more muhamara and other dishes!

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    Pretty delicious Southern Mediterranean food..Always happy what we got!

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    5 years ago

    Pizza, stone oven baked pita, vegetarian medley, all Finger licking good. Words to make review long enough.

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    5 years ago

    Beyond average entrees but pretty decent appetizers. Really standard ordinary fare. Don't expect to be blown away but does the trick.

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    Small place serving good food. Got the batata harra, mousaka, mixed gyro. Amazing food

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    7 years ago

    I like this place. I ordered The Mediterranean Omelette, it's really deliciousand. The atmosphere gives moody date night realness.

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    Excellent food. Fatoosh salad, chicken kabab, and Syrian rolls are great. Haven't had anything I haven't liked yet.

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    The Dar Burger is great! Perfectly done and great harissa Mayo that makes it extra with the Feta cheese.

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    8 years ago

    Great food and service! Good vegan options Love going there!

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    5 years ago

    Falafel plate came without salad/pickles. Was a disappointing meal, there are better and less expensive options nearby.

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    6 years ago

    The best Mediterranean food in NYC!! Extremely reasonable pricing and nicest staff. Could not recommend this place more!!!

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    8 years ago

    Food taste great, fast delivery and good portion! Fresh and fast delivery good portions.

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    Terrific food with timely delivery. The sandwiches are a full meal in themselves. A real asset to the neighborhood.

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