Ambiance is spot on, service was good (sat at bar), food was fun, inventive and tasty. Spreads with pita bread Chicken schnitzel Ribeye shawarma. Recommend them all. Cant wait to go back. read more

Heard a lot about Dear Margo. Went there for lunch Thursday. Place was packed! I think it is overrated! I felt very rushed and the noise was deafening. A better choice would have been to eat outside. They were out of what I ordered and it was only 1:30. I must say, the chicken sandwich which I had was very plentiful and good. My companion ordered a salad with chicken. The portion was very small and the chicken was hard to find. In a town of a "millions" of restaurants, I do not need to go back' read more

I was finally able to make it into the upper west side's newest hot spot. I have to say, it was LOUD in here which definitely took away from the ambiance. I started with a Hugo Spritz which was nice - and I loved the glass it was served in. To eat, you have to get the dips - we went for all 5, and I enjoyed them all except the babaganoush was a bit bland. The laffa bread served with the dips is exceptional. We also tried the Falafel which were good and I liked the sweet potato variety best of all. The Zucchini Latkes were also pretty tasty, and I think my favorite item of the evening were the Crispy Maitake Mushrooms - the savory and sweet (thanks to the honey) combo was so unique here. Complimentary frozen yogurt at the end of the meal was a nice touch. read more

Dear Margo is a nice addition to the UES. The service is attentive and friendly. The restaurant also has patio doors that allow indoor diners access to the outside. The best of both world, if you ask me. When you go, I highly recommend you order the Crispy Maitaki Mushrooms (not pictured). Skip the artichokes -- they're just okay. Also worth mentioning: the mezze platter was delicious (Beet/Cucumber Yogurt: A+) and the warm Cabbage Caesar was delightfully flavorful too. There's so much I need to try next time. Primarily, the Moroccan Cigars. read more

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Friends were able to snag a table at this impossible to get into restaurant. It's a unicorn. The space is cute. The crowd is a mix of instagrammers and geriatric UES residents. The staff are lovely. The food is mind blowing. The lafa bread was revelatory. The baba ghanoush and grilled artichokes were awesome. My wife really liked her branzino. The boss order in this restaurant may be the chicken schnitzel sandwich. It's big enough to share. It's accompanied by amazing chips and salad. I had the chicken schnitzel entree, in an attempt to stop eating bread. It was really good, but next time I'm getting the sandwich. There's complimentary Greek yogurt with toppings for dessert, which was just right. The prices are inexpensive for Manhattan. Something to note is that the pace of the meal moves quickly. It would be easy to be in and out of here in under an hour. My suggested strategy is to order something off the reasonably priced wine list, peruse the menu, order appetizers and wait a little while to order entrees. It's frustratingly hard to get a dinner reservation here, otherwise we would be regulars and explore the rest of the menu. In the meantime, it's reservation roulette. read more

Dear Margo - Chicken schnitzel entree. - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

From the beginning to the end, the service was wonderful! The vibes inside and outside were a great - we chose to sit outside because it was a nice day out & there was a good amount of outdoor and indoor seating available. For starters we got the trio of dips with the bread and it was good - we tried the hummus, baba & cucumber yogurt. They were good but nothing amazing, but the cucumber yogurt was definitely a standout. The chicken schnitzel was actually unreal & lived up to its hype!! The portion was very big so hope you're hungry or definitely a good to share entree. My friend got the falafel sandwich and said the falafel was pretty soft and flavorful. The complimentary frozen yogurt was delicious!! It's serviced with an orange marmalade and pistachio crumble and it was just perfect. Definitely recommend making a reservation as they are booked out for a month and walk in may be tough! read more

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Cute spot. Came here for lunch and the menu is same as dinner. I can see this being a place for both. 3 of us and we were very full 3 Spreads with laffa bread - chickpea, baba ganoush, and beet. I was hoping it would be and explosion of flavor but quite standard. 4/5 Duo falafel - the sweet potato was better than the original. 4.5/5 Spinach and Feta cigars - one of the better things we had. 5/5 Mediterr-Asian salad with chicken thigh skewer. Salad was good. Could have done without the chicken. Salad was a 5/5. Chicken was a 3.5/5 Chicken schnitzel sandwich - came with chips and salad. 4.5/5 Ribeye shawarma entree - came with rice and salad. Best thing we had. 5/5 Gave us complimentary dessert as well This place will be popular for quite some time read more

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Did a walk in around 3:55 - and sat at the bar. The restaurant is beautiful and the food is delicious. Very affordable. Nice addition to the UES read more

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Loved everything about the place. The interior, the attitude of the staff, and the free complimentary dessert)) We got humus, beet spread, babaganush, Greek salad and ribeye shawarma. Everything was very tasty and nicely served. I strongly recommend. read more

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Dear Margo is an excellent new spot to open on the ues. From the family of Avra you know its going to be great! The hot pita is outstanding. Service and staff are friendly and nice. great new addition to the neighborhood. Will definetly add this to the weekly rotation. read more

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My new favorite UES go to spot ! Only problem is that everything's so good that it's impossible not to overeat. And the complimentary frozen yogurt parfait ? So good! Don't skip the appetizers (they're all great with the fluffy laffa bread) and the branzino was one of the best I've ever tasted. Right now it's wine and sangria only but that's ok and I can imagine specialty cocktails coming very soon . Best restaurant! read more

Great new neighborhood spot. Greek-Mediterranean food, great setting where Nieil's coffee shop used to be We tried various items, all were good and the service was very friendly and inviting. The big standouts were the fresh bread that came with the dips, the warm cabbage Caesar salad, the branzino which was perfectly executed and finally the complimentary frozen yogurt at the end which was fantastic. read more

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Oh dear Margo I wasn't aware of your game! Stopped by for lunch and didn't know that you're in such high demand for an indoor table. I overheard the hostess mention you have to book two months in advance? Maybe it's two weeks? Idk New York City is loud and I'm not good at being nosey. Alright I asked the bar tender what's popular he said the schnitzel and the shawarma. I went schnitzel because I asked the host as well. Oh man the schnitzel was schnitzeling! I like thattttt then the Kefta was amazing I had to run it back you know it would make a good sandwich. The beef tallow chips were so good I wish they sold them in Butterfield. Oh and dessert the cucumber Greek yogurt tastes like your finest $40 lotion ever made ha ha nah it was really refreshing. I'll come back. The crowd is fake Hamptons wanna be white lotus mixed with real west of Lexington Avenue locals. So bring your finest Hermes grid fit. read more

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The friendliest staff and the most delicious food. My friends and I were so impressed. Thank you

Great food! Hummus was amazing!!!! Service was awesome as well!! Great location in the upper east side. Will be back! read more

Dear Margo - Hummus trio! - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

We came here for lunch during a recent visit to the city. The food was delicious (we loved the spreads and that laffa bread was to die for). The schnitzel sandwich was outstanding. Wonderful wait staff and complimentary yogurt was such a nice bonus. Dean, the owner, was friendly and even comped one of our dishes over a silly nothing error. Excellent restaurant and will definitely come again!!! read more

Needed a quick bite while in the neighborhood and this restaurant exceeded my expectations. Staff was courteous and the food came quickly. Perhaps the best falafel I have had in years and the chicken schnitzel sandwich was perfect. If you are looking for quality Mediterranean while in the neighborhood this is the spot read more

Went to have dinner and the young man at the front was very rude . It very much seemed like he did not want to give us a table . The outside tables were full but there was a table near the windows and he didn't offer it to us . He arrogantly said "our next table will be available in 2.5 hours ". He was literally pushing us out the door . Bad attitude to locals in the area will kill their business . read more

Amazing food, amazing price, good atmosphere. I understand why it's so hard to get a reservation.

We ordered the zucchini latkes, baba ganoush, and schnitzel. Everything was delicious, service was great, and decor inside is beautiful. Loved! read more

Dear Margo - Chicken schnitzel - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

The vibes the food the drinks the staff 10/10 amazing!!! The passionfruit spritz and the dips platter with the bread and the chicken sandwich are sooo good !!!! read more

Very good food and service in a lovely decor with a great vibe. The freshly baked flatbread served with the dips was incredible (as were the dips!). My Mediterranean salad was super tasty as was the complimentary frozen yogurt at the end of the meal. We loved it and will be back! read more

Great food, service, pricing. Will Be back. Came first week and working out some kinks but great otherwise. Really nice staff read more

this place is amazing; the moment you enter you are greeted by some of the sweetest and most kind and helpful staff and the food and table service were also exceptional (in no particular order) nora, sophia, edena eda and elias made our evening quite special the three dip appetizer with the filet skewers were exceptional dear margo, you have 5 employees (nora, sophia, edena, eda and elias) that are a nice reflection of your brand and you thanks for a great night read more

The joint was jumping at 4:45 on a Sunday afternoon. That is because the food is terrific , the ambience cool and the service , super. Everything was wonderful but those falafel balls were a bit of heaven on Lexington Avenue. The chicken schnitzel was the best I have ever had. Dear Margo is a gift to Lenox Hill. read more

We had a fantastic dinner at this new upper East Side restaurant. Service was impeccable and our server had spot on recommendations. Every dish we ordered was beautifully presented and delicious. Roasted artichokes as well as the zucchini pancakes were excellent as was humus, roasted beet and baba ganouch. Of course the freshly made flat bread was exceptional. Fish prepared perfectly We were given a complementary dessert of cold, creamy yogurt with a honey, orange zest and crunchy bits topping. A nice ending to our meal. And best of all, not an over the top $$$ bill. Very reasonable for a great experience. read more

The chicken schnitzel sandwich might've been the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. Perfectly breaded and fried cutlet, and the sandwich was perfectly dressed. Everything else was good too; hopefully they expand their dessert offerings to include a Kunafe. read more

Incredible meal. The tables were a bit backed up for a Tuesday night but the speed and intentionally of the waitstaff and kitchen was excellent. Some of the best Mediterranean food I've had as well - it is well worth the hype. We ordered several different items to share and everything was delicious. Will be coming back read more

We noticed this spot when looking for somewhere to eat after the Met Museum, didn't even realize it was new. Very friendly, professional service and amazing food. We had 3 of the spreads, the quinoa bowl, halumi cheese special - all amazing. Also a great wine list. Highly recommend and we will be back! read more

The food was outstanding and the service was exceptional. Highly recommend this place

Wow! Dear Margo is an amazing new addition to the neighborhood! The Mediterranean cuisine is delicious, the staff and manager are friendly and nice! Order the artichoke! Excellent! I am going to return and order it again. The salads are excellent with the sides to add. The falaffel sandwich was delicious too! Highly recommend. I love the story behind the name Dear Margo. She was the grandmother! Welcome to the UES Dear Margo! read more

Excellent experience. Delicious food. (Try the chicken schnitzel sandwich!!!). Wonderful staff. Five stars.