The ambiance here is great and the food is actually pretty good too. We ordered the hanger steak and the branzino, and both were very good. The dark neon lighting and the warehouse-style high ceilings really give this place a hip vibe. With that being said, the service was pretty slow and we only had 2 drinks each. We wanted more but we never even got a chance to order more since our waiter was so busy serving other tables and didn't come back to our table once the apps came out. The most concerning thing was when I went to use the restroom on the way out and I witnessed a worker leave the bathroom stall without washing their hands. That was al I needed to see. read more

Fandi Mata - Hanger steak and veal bolognese. - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

This review is for dinner. Made a reservation for two people for 7pm. I would highly recommend making reservations because by 730-8pm the restaurant was packed. There is covered outdoor seating, but the magic is truly inside the restaurant so I'd recommend trying to eat inside if possible. They also only seat you when your entire party has arrived and they limit dining to 90 minutes. The ambiance is truly incredible - a literal influencers dream. You really don't feel like you're in New York. Service was ok. Our server was not friendly - seemed distracted and not happy to be working. We also had to ask someone (not even our waiter because he hardly checked up on us) to clear dirty dishes, get our water refilled, and to bring us clean plates for dessert. No one actually kicked us out after 90 minutes, which was nice. (our waiter also didn't take our order until almost 30 minutes after being seated, so I don't think it would have been fair to be booted). However, someone kept making rounds with a giant iPad checking up on all the seating and it was kind of stressful. Food was good! I'd recommend doing family style. We ordered the below for two people and had more than enough food: -Croquetas: pretty standard, but exactly what I was craving. -Tuna Tartare: this was really good! -Small Mezza Platter: we got the black hummus, smoky carrot, and I think the muhamarra. This was really good. -Soppressata Pizza: yum! The spicy pork definitely has a bit of a kick to it, but it was really good. -Nutella Calzone: perfect for sharing. It's almost more like a crepe versus a calzone. read more

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food 3 service 3 ambiance 4.5 wish the food was a little better pizza was left to be desired. pasta no good they over a lot read more

The place is beautiful. Instagram friendly, lots of light and plants. The reservation was for a surprise celebratory brunch for an engagement. We were a party of 10. While the staff was friendly and fun our waiter was not attentive and he often forgot which course we were on and there were huge Waits in between each course. Every time we got new utensils he never knew the size of our party we constantly had to request the correct amount. The menu had a few hits and misses. The avocado toast was a bit disappointing. Texturally a miss because of the thickness of the very Smokey salmon with avocado each bite was a bit mushy, the sour dough toast couldn't stand up to the overwhelming texture. The brunch pizza was topped oddly with an over easy egg and strips of bacon. Not every slice got bacon it would have been best to chop the bacon, the bacon was a miss as it was undercooked, not crispy and looked purple, otherwise the pizza and egg itself were fine. The French toast although delicious did not come as advertised and they were plated inconsistently. Now for the highlights: The espresso martinis are strong but not overwhelming. Did not disappoint. The Paloma was good, a little too sweet but otherwise a solid drink. The chocolate mousse is almost like a play on a Ferrero rocher. Do not miss out on this dessert. It was delicious and a shareable size for two. The croquetas were crispy and interesting. It was a good play of salty and sweet. The hummus platter was good but it was disappointing to get the crisps instead of warm pita or flatbreads. I would try this place again. read more

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Came for a birthday. Beautiful aesthetics. They sell some furniture and jewelry which is an interesting restaurant concept. There's plenty of space. They serve different cocktails on the two floors. The Sabrosa cocktail is good. I got the chicken. The sauce and veggies were good. The chicken was a bit too charred. read more

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We came in last night for drinks and some food - 10/10 so good. The cocktails were incredible. The gem salad, steak, and fries were our favorite. Seriously probably the best fries I've ever had. Super cute vibes, great for a date or girls night! read more

The place is absolutely gorgeous and I was so tempted to steal a plant but was restrained by my coworkers. The food was great especially the mezza plattter but I felt our waitress was everyone else's. Needless to say, the service was less desirable about this restaurant but everything, was on point! read more

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The mezze platter and the chicken skewers were really well done - would recommend these for sure. Otherwise I wasn't too impressed by the scallops, squash and burrata. The restaurant was definitely a bit on the pricey side so my expectations were higher and I was a bit let down. The ambiance was nice! Well decorated and super fancy vibes - would recommend for the drinks as well! They were really good - I had the grass is greener and enjoyed it a lot. The big in japan was also very well made! Overall, would recommend for the mezze platter, drinks and the ambiance! read more

Fandi Mata - Mezze Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We went here for brunch. The first reaction to the restaurant is that it's GORGEOUS. It's bright with several moonlights, various types of greenery, and Mediterranean decor. There was live music and overall the ambience is wonderful. For brunch I had the shakshukah. It was made very well. The eggs were poached and the tomatoes were tangy and flavorful. The pita was seasoned, which was different from the average Mediterranean place that I've been to. Lastly the drinks were great! I had several palomas and a sabrosa. Both were made very well. I could have sat there all day listening to music and drinking palomas read more

Fandi Mata - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We had made some last minute reservations for a Sunday brunch and Isabella was kind enough to accommodate our last minute request with an assurance that we'd return the table within one and half hour which we were happy to comply with. Our group included 7 adults and a 2 year old and we did get a high chair for our little one. We started off with a few drinks which included some amazing cocktails and a decent lager which was on tap. The restaurant was fairly busy, but not busy enough for our drinks to take a very long time to be served. Service was really slow. We ordered a few things which included Steak and Eggs ($23), Shakshuka ($16), Sourdough Avocado Toast ($18), Benedict ($16), and a Margherita Pizza ($18). Our food took a really long time to come... beyond 30 minutes, and the team did apologize for the delay while serving our food. Food was okay, nothing spectacular. The ambiance was really wonderful, the staff and servers were friendly and mata... it's just that the service was really slow that day. read more

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Pros- Made Brunch Reservations at noon on a Saturday. The hostess was so friendly and wished my daughter a happy birthday. We were a party of three and were seated immediately. The restaurant is gorgeous and the staff is very attentive and pleasant. We enjoyed our drinks, food and loved the live band. Cons - The coffee needs severe improving. It had a weird bitter after taste. Stick to the boozy drinks as they are DELISH. Because there are live plants everywhere, they may want to consider some sticky gnat cards in the plant pots or a natural way to eliminate them in the soil. We had gnats flying around and landing in our water. Overall we had an amazing time and will return. read more

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Nice looking restaurant for dinner that also has a bar attached. Saw lots of people towards the front taking photos for social media with their swing and nice staircase. I went on a Saturday night so the music got a little more loud as the evening went on. Although the staff was really nice, service was a little slow. I didn't mind because I wasn't in a hurry. The lobster risotto was really delicious. $40 and the portion was a little bit small. Mushroom gnocchi was also good. Not sure if I would order again. But I don't regret it. Croquetas were really tasty. Order them. Nutella pizza was good but definitely only order if you have at least four people. $23 and the portion is pretty big. read more

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So, I will start my review stating this is solely based on my New Years Eve experience. I paid approx $68 pp for a group of 5 and it was a disaster. No where was it listed prior to booking this would be a stand all night vibe. All five of us had to share a small cocktail table.We figured lets not ruinthe night and ordered "food". JOKE!!! $20 for two sliders, $25 for three oil dreched chicken tenders and $20 for three croquettas! Bear in mind I asked the waitress how many sliders per order. She told me three/four. Lies. I only found out about the limited menu a few hours before so we didnt have other dinner plans. Needless to say we had to order two more orders of White Castle burgers. After 11 they would be selling pizza exclusively. For a mediterrean restaurant I was not expecting to eat like a toddler. Now, let's get to the drinks. Overpriced for the smallest of glasses but as a NYer I was ready for that. What I was not ready for was waiting 20 minutes for our order to be taken and another 20 minutes to actually receive them. We stood there two hours and half our group had two cocktails, the other only had one because they never brought our additinal orders. After 2 hours (10pm) we decided we had enough waiting and decided to leave. I go to find the waiter and tell him we were leaving and he says "sorry but you came induring the rush" Are you serious???? We arrived at opening, 7:30pm!!! Plus Its NYE and the place wasnt even packed! No excuse at all. Ive gotten faster service at a packed dive bar with one bartender. Two hours cost me $357 for McDonalds dollar menu food and small sugary drinks. Thr old fashion was sweet. How does that even happen?? I cant even imagine if we stood longer how worse it would have been. We left and had a BLAST at our next location. That is the first and last time they will see my business. It was extremely pricey which would habe been ok if we had good food but most importantly, good service. As someone who works in hospitality, service is vital and this place lacked it horribly. As for the "show", it was ok. Nothing one hasnt seen before. Girls that bend, men that juggle and DJs that seem to share the same music selection. Again would have been worth it if the place lived up to its hype. 1 star for size of place. read more

Definitely unique in aesthetic and seating setting. I very much so was impressed by the drink menu. Someone took their time and curated this diverse offering. One drink was terrible and the server did not hesistate to switch it out. Food was good quality but not exactly delicious. Basic taste but good presentation. Very friendly service from the welcome to the hosts to receiving the check. read more

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I love the bohemian biophilic decor in here. The food was good too. Food: Shakshuka - very good Lamb flatbread - good Hummus platter - okay Croquetas - delicious Cheese boat bread - very good read more

Fandi Mata - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I haven't even heard of this place before a friend/co-worker suggested we come here for Restaurant Week. They had one of the pricier Restaurant Week menus at $60 for 3 courses, but we still decided to come. I'm glad we did. It was a very enjoyable experience, albeit, very pricey! The location is kind of in the middle of nowhere in Greenpoint. The closest subway stops are the Nassau G stop or the Lorimer L/G stop. It would be about a 10-minute walk from either stop. Parking doesn't seem to be much of an issue here. We found a spot right away. There's a very tiny outdoor space for eating, but why eat outside when you can sit in the prettiest indoor restaurant space EVER?! Had reservations for 7:30 on a Tuesday evening. We didn't even need them because there were hardly any people there. Our friend was already seated so they seat incomplete parties, which is nice. Be aware that if you cancel your reservation the day of, they'll charge you $10 per person! I kinda get it but come on now. The inside is so beautiful. Such a relaxing vibe with a huge open space and lots of greenery. Felt like I just entered a Mediterranean greenhouse. They have 2 swings when you come in. I guess for *eye roll* Instagram pictures. One is a cute basket swing. It's very different. Service was attentive and incredibly friendly. I started off with the VOYAGEUR PASSIONNÉ cocktail. A steep price of $18. It consisted of grey goose vodka, Boiron passion fruit puree, st. Germain liqueur, lemon juice, Aperol. I'm 46 years old. That was the best cocktail that I've EVER had! I want one now actually! Perfect refreshing sweetness. That passion fruit puree is heavenly. I had 2 of them. Almost $40 for 2 cocktails. Jeez. I also had a glass of Pinot. It was okay. I started off with the burrata & heirloom tomato salad. The flavor combinations at Fandi Matta are very interesting. They know what they're doing. Spiced date jam, kumato tomato, preserved lemon, mint, pistachio, pea sprouts, EVOO, and sea salt. Never thought pistachios would be good with burrata! It was a fantastic pairing. For my main, I had the broiled Branzino. Came with green olives, artichoke heart, basil, fingerling potato, zhoug, and ladolemono sauce. The fish was a great portion, perfectly flaky and the flavor explosion was incredible. Worth every last bite. For dessert, I chose the passion fruit and mango mousse cake. This thing was unlike anything I'd ever tasted. The passion fruit puree they use here is on point!!! We were there for a few hours. Their chairs aren't made for long sitting. They're uncomfortable wooden ones. My butt was numb when I got up. They have an upstairs as well. I believe a separate drink and food menu are served up there. Sounds interesting. Would like to go back and experience that. Everything was clean and orderly. Separate men's and women's bathrooms. 3 stalls in the women's one. This space is huge and they've utilized the space well. It's gorgeous with nice people and delicious food. Is the food freaking expensive? Yes, it is! I wouldn't say to not come because of that. Just bring a fat wallet. If you're like me and don't mind paying the price for great food and a wonderful experience, then you won't regret it! read more

Fandi Mata - VOYAGEUR PASSIONNÉ - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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We had reservations but it took us a while for the front office people to bring us in as they were busy. Breathtaking ambience, full of plants it almost looks like a jungle - my personal favorite. The wait staff were extremely nice and friendly despite the restaurant being busy. We got the Mezze Platter, which has all the dips. It's slightly expensive but it turned out to be a wonderful decision. They give you unlimited bread, so it's completely worth it. Would totally do it again. We got small plates - Crispy Chicken thigh and Black garlic risotto. Both were extremely well done. Great selection of wines, so many French, Italian, Spanish ones to choose from. Cocktails looked great too! Can't wait to go back and try more stuff read more

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Few tips: 1. Do not come here on an empty stomach. You will inhale everything in a matter of minutes and be forced to sip your empty drink like a crazy person *coughs* 2. Make a RSVP. This place gets so packed because of the decor. Me and my friend were lucky to get outdoor seating as walk ins. 3. Expensive restaurant. Plan accordingly. I specifically chose this restaurant because of the decor and my friend really loves Mediterranean food. We ordered a ton of food and got a hefty bill afterwards. I saw a ton of people just standing in front of the restaurant to take pictures. Understandably so, the place is gorgeous. I should have made a RSVP. But it's okay, the food was great. Hummus: $34 for the platter. My friend kept saying that was the most we ever spent on hummus. Lmfao Chicken: Citrus flavors. Not bad. New concept for me. Pasta: Really good without being heavy or creamy. Solid dish. Nutella crepe: Overboard. I was never the person that went crazy over Nutella. But yesterday with the crepe, I found the sugar overwhelming. Learned something new about myself. Haha. Great restaurant, solid service (Philpe our sever was a sweetheart. Didn't once rush us and recommended the drink for me.) I heard they have live music on Sundays 12-4pm. So that's something to see. Cool restaurant. read more

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Came to see the place super cute I feel like this is a better breakfast place day light the dark those not do it justice order wine and a beer and the scallops they were on a little cold and thought they came in a leek puree anyways Laura is such a awesome server she had then taken back and redone not what we excepted but at least they were edible. May be back for brunch inhipe Laura is working . read more

Came by for a spontaneous dinner with a crew on Thursday and was impressed by the ambiance and live jazz band performing. The service was alright; we appreciated their patience in moving us from a table by the stage (too loud for conversation) to one a bit further back, which was much better for our purposes of catching up. The lamb tagine came in the pot it was cooked in. There wasn't very much meat, but the flavor was great. Everyone loved the Fandi fries and brussel sprouts. The Negronis were strong, too. A few friends ordered lamb burgers and the octopus also, which they seemed to enjoy. This would be a great semi-fancy date night spot! read more

Found this restaurant the day of for date night. This is a place for good music , pizza and cocktails. The interior is well decorated, it gives a club vibe feel. Appetizers Octopus carpaccio 4/10 - very fishing tasty, would avoid Croquettes 8/10 - very tasty , crunchy bite, highly recommend Entree Lamb Tangine -6/10 Good veggies assortment Seasoned well , Meat was fall off the bone Could be more vegetable (fingerling potatoes) Not shareable Pizza 6/10 great pizza sauce, dough was floppy, pizza fell apart Drinks 8/10 Good quality cocktails Good choice of spurts l In-house syrups Service 10/10 Ambience 9/10 - hard to communicate over music read more

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This was one of my top restaurants to check out. The food was OK 7/10 and for drinks 7 as well, the atmosphere and ambience was a 10. Beautiful restaurant. But we were seated next to the doors so it was a bit chilly. Appetizers: Octopus 6/10 Three skewer combo 7/10 Bone marrow 8/10 Entree: Rib eye steak 5/10 (too salty, n to much butter) Lobster risotto 7/10 I would come back but only for the hummus appetizer and maybe a cocktail. read more

Fandi Mata - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Really good burger. Drinks were strong. Beautiful inside. My only problem was the waitress was kinda annoying & unfriendly. read more

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I really like the aesthetic of this place. It's filled with plants and interesting decor. There are tables, couches, a bar a huge tv that at the time was playing a FIFA match. I suggest making a reservation in advance. There was a long wait for our orders to be taken but the staff is very considerate. The drinks are strong and I loved their espresso martini. Each time I've eaten here I've enjoyed their food. They're steak is VERY well seasoned. I was really impressed at how delicious it was. read more

Fandi Mata - Truffle boat (it's VERY good) - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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This place is unassuming from the outside but like a Moroccan oasis inside - beautiful large space that gets crowded so I'd suggest making a reservation if you know ahead that you want to stop by. We walked in for brunch and got a high top. Food rundown: -Benedict (4.5/5) - all Benedicts should be on a biscuit. Period. this biscuit hit all the cravings - delicious. The only downside was that it didn't come with any potato's/sides. - halloumi fries (3.5/5) - they are as you expect. Tbh they sound better in theory, but still tasty. - shakshuka (3/5) the bread wasn't super tasty but the overall shakshuka was fine. We also got a couple of virgin bloody Mary's (2/5) and they were way too sauerkraut heavy - ah well. I would come back for the eggs Benny but I would probably not order anything else again. read more

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Fabulous place . Great foid Service Ambience Worth taking g a train to williamsburg We had a terrific wedd party read more

The interior is such a vibe and a wow factor. Gorgeous striped seating and hanging cocoon chairs, beautiful (probably imported) blue tiles on the staircase, intricate bamboo lattice pendant lamps (also for sale), lush plants... They even had a live band playing lovely daytime music for the patrons. The space is enormous for a Williamsburg location and the indoor/outdoor setup felt so open and airy -- plenty of skylighting. It got busier as the afternoon went on so service was pretty slow for New York standards. We had to flag down our server a few times and trying to pay took even longer. One of the servers was super rude which shocked us. Food: tasty. There were 5 of us and we ordered a variety of brunch dishes. I would recommend that they add potatoes or a salad to the Benedict and tack on a few bucks to the dish as I gobbled it down pretty quickly and wished I had something to sop up the extra sauce and egg. Oh and they warned that the Benedict egg came very runny -- they weren't kidding!! It was still clear in the whites .. I've never had a Benedict that runny. Unsure why it's prepared so undercooked. Would stop by if I were in the area if there were no line for a snack or try dinner next time. read more

Fandi Mata - Waiting area and Instagram influencer staircase - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

My husband and I had our rehearsal dinner here with our family and bridal party and OH MY GOD. First off, compared to all of the other restaurants we inquired with, Fandi Mata was the least expensive. And after coming here and experiencing this place, I'm SHOCKED. It felt like a hidden secret. The food was outstanding, the service was outstanding, and the vibes/ ambiance was gorgeous. Everyone there was so kind, and so welcoming, and the drinks+food were out of this world. I cannot wait to go back with a smaller group, or just date night, and experience it again. A special shout out to Lisa, who was a dream to work with every step of the way! I wish I remembered the names of our wait staff, but they were top notch and deserve all of the shout outs as well! read more

Fandi Mata - Us, our family, and wedding party in our semi private dining area. We had such a wonderful night! - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Returned to Fandi Mata for a recap with one of my girls! We went on a weekday and there were many reservations open. Our service was good but I was quite disappointed in the change of menus. In my last review I raved about the chicken and shrimp skewers and I was so bummed that the change of menu took any and all shrimp off the menu. Remember small plates mean small lol. We ordered the following: chicken skewer. - still tasty but they only have one skewer this time & didn't change the price. (annoying) Ribeye skewer - so tasty...but again only one skewer. HOWEVER, I have a mushroom allergy and the kitchen still sent out the skewer with mushrooms after the waiter documented the allergy so that was so disappointing. My friend spotted & tasted the mushroom. if you have an allergy or don't like mushrooms apparently this can not be taken out (says the kitchen) it would have been nice to know this upon ordering or once it came out instead of after nearly consuming it. That could have been dangerous!! Fandi mata salad. - not worth it in my opinion. Brussels - too charred but still flavorful. Branzino - for the price absolutely too small & not shareable. Tasty but not worth the price. Buffalo pizza - tasty! If you're looking for a drink the Big Japan drink is so good!! Def try it. All in all, I probably won't be back until the shrimp is back on the menu (personal preference) but if you want to try it you should, the place is beautiful, and the food is tasty although pricey. read more

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Fandi Mata is a super trendy spot in Brooklyn that opened in a warehouse. There are plants everywhere, a huge bare, and great music. Our original reservation was for outdoors but the host was gracious enough to seat us inside. We started with the dip platter. We got 3 dips which was upward of $25 (if I remember correctly) the portions were teenie tiny! The server offered us extra pita chips but then charged us for them (what lol) For dinner we got a pizza, two parpadalle pastas, and focaccia. We tried to order the lamb but they were out :( We got a super expensive birthday dessert for my friend. They didn't sing but they did give her a free shot! (Wooohooo) Server was one of the nicer ones that we've experienced on the east coast. I'm not sure I'll be back but I'm sure glad I came. read more

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If you're looking for a new brunch place to check out, I visited Fandi Mata recently and the experience could not have been better! It's a relatively new restaurant that opened in Brooklyn within the past year. Their staff is wonderful. The venue is BEAUTIFUL. And the food is even better!! Their goal is to bring heartfelt hospitality to Brooklyn. They offer a warm and familial setting while blending craftsmanship with global influences, from their Mediterranean-influenced cuisine to their artisanal mezcaleria. Some of what we tried including photos of their beautiful space: *Benedict: chive and manchego biscuits, garlic spinach, poached eggs, roasted red pepper hollandaise & speck *Muhammara (roasted pepper and walnut dip) *Big in Japan cocktail *Steak & Eggs: perfectly cooked steak with cipollini onion, fingerling potatoes and tallegio crema *FM Negroni: Lavender fords gin, dolin blanc vermouth, campari and orange blossom water It's all so delicious, it leaves you full but wanting more! read more

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Where to start? In a nutshell, this place is a mess and poorly managed. The food took 1.5 hours to arrive and when it did arrive, it was cold. Back to the food in a sec. I ordered a coffee at the bar, it took 15+ minutes to arrive. We then ordered more coffees and teas at the table and that took about 20-30 mins to arrive. Back to the food... We ordered the mezze app to share. It was supposed to come with babaganoush, hummus and red pepper spread. It came with two hummus and no babaganoush. When we asked about the babaganoush, it took about 15 minutes for the server to come back to tell us they ran out. Why would they not tell us proactively? For mains, we ordered 4 short rib hash and one shrimp polenta. All the "poached" eggs had solid yolks (first time ever a restaurant fked up poached eggs that I've seen), except one, my friend's poached egg was missing one of the yolks entirely. My shrimp polenta friend requested eggs to be added to her dish and they were nowhere to be found. When the bill came we discovered they added $70 worth of wrong items to the check. Thank goodness we checked. To add insult to injury I lost my keys and went back later in the day to ask if they found them and to look around the table we sat in earlier. The "general manager" didn't allow me to look and said he didn't want to bother the guests, even after I told him I couldn't get into my apartment in 20 degree weather. WHAT A SOCIOPATH. NEVER COMING HERE AGAIN. One star cuz I love plants. read more

Was really really looking forward to being blown away by the food at this place but left a little unfulfilled. Ambiance: The interior is absolutely beautiful!! The inside is filled with pothos and ivy framing the entire inside of the restaurant, the ceiling was left untouched and looked like exposed bones of an older warehouse, and the local art was vibrant and brought to life by all of the natural sunlight that poured into the establishment. Truly an amazing sight to see. Service: Nothing to be amazed by. It takes very very long to get your food here for some reason. It took about an hour for an order of shakshuka, French toast, and eggs bennie to come out. When we checked in with the wait staff, they said it was still being worked on with very curtly. Just expect slow service, that including your drinks. Our waitress also seemed very disinterested in providing exceptional service - she wasn't rude, just not attentive lol. The one thing I did appreciate was being able to pay from your table. Love that. Food: Pretty meh. Shakshuka tasted like chili for some reason, watermelon salad which we were most excited for was more aesthetically pleasing than it was tasty. It needed something more and the hot sauce it was laying in wasn't even spicy. I can't speak for my friends' eggs Bennie or French toast but I know they weren't wowed by it either. The thing I was most impressed by was their cocktail Big in Japan. It was sooo good, light, and refreshing! If you're into sours, you'll enjoy this. Oh yeah and their croquettas! Super yummy :). Those two items were the saving grace of the entire experience lol. All in all, we left this meal wanting more. Expensive meal for meh food and service. Your eyes will feast more than your stomachs. read more

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Went for restaurant week - note that you should be there before 9pm because the kitchen closes at 10pm. Ambiance is nice, a really cute date spot or a time for catching up drinks. Food is average at best. I didn't enjoy their salmon dish because of the roe in it, mainly just un-expected. Pasta tasted bland. The ribeye of the pasta was flavorful and meaty, but skimpy. Sorbet is good because it tastes fresh. Service was nice and accommodating and they were able to give good recommendations. read more

Edited to add photos from visit. Meh. Literally. Best part of the visit was the IG opportunity, but, on the flip side, don't let the pictures fool you. Probably a better suited date place to start or end with drinks, but not worth it for food; at all. My gf and I went during happy hour, and we also made a rsvp since we heard the place could get pretty "poppin" - definitely a good idea since the place did start filling up pretty steadily after happy hour. Overall, maybe a 2 star experience. If it were strictly for food, maybe 1 star...and that's generous considering the pricing and value of actual food DOES NOT match. For happy hour, we ordered a dozen oysters. These were actually the best value of the night. We also ordered chicken skewers (not marinated or seasoned well enough, but was tender) and honestly the Tzatziki sauce tasted like the same dip from Trader Joe's, an order of hamachi tostada (for $20, this was biggest disappointment with size and value, but concept was commendable), watermelon and heirloom tomato salad (refreshing since it was a hot day and watermelon was sweet, but overpowered by the amount of feta and lacked in dressing), and a roast lamb flatbread (the thinly shaved lamb reminded me of thickly shaved gyro meat that may have dried out as they baked the flatbread, and could have used some type of sauce since it was dry). For drinks, my gf ordered an espresso martini and said it "surprisingly good" and I ordered a sprite and sparkling water, and neither were properly carbonated and was "flat", like the overall experience. Nonetheless, worth going for IG purposes, and possibly happy hour for drinks; everything else... meh, not worth it in my opinion. read more

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We had reservations for 3 for Restaurant Week on a Saturday. Fandi Mata always brings the vibe and the ambiance is superb. The restaurant week deal was very good and the three of us shared the tuna carpaccio, little gem salad, baked oysters, grilled swordfish, chicken, gnocchi, tiramisu, panna cotta and the pistachio gelato. As someone who visits Fandi Mata outside the restaurant week menu, I have to say, it's a pretty decent deal. My favorite dishes were - baked oysters, gem salad and gnocchi, which I would tend to order outside the restaurant wk deal anyways. The drinks are always solid, the FM martini and strawberry fields are so good. It did annoy me that you need to ask your waiter for the restaurant week menu, I've never had that happen at other establishments. They also got our drink orders wrong a couple of times and didn't refill our water but I do admit it was a busy Saturday (though the upstairs was closed). read more

The ambiance and decor of this spot is super colorful and bright. Definitely an old warehouse converted into a beautiful space. We were seated right away on Wednesday night, which was great. We shared the spice crusted tuna, the búfalina pizza, and the mushroom gnocchi. For the price point, I wasn't blown away by the food. The pizza was a little too thin, which made it hard to hold with the toppings. The sauce was also too sweet for my preferences. The gnocchi and tuna were tasty but again wasn't blown away. I would consider coming again for the brunch. read more

Fandi Mata - Bufalina - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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My review is based only on drinks. I grabbed dinner with a friend in the area and we decide to walk over to Fandi for post drinks. Their drinks are a bit pricey, but I would say it's worth it. The cocktails were 100% on point, and packed a good but tasty punch. read more

Fandi Mata - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Came here for my friends birthday and had such a lovely time! The waiter, Jake, was amazing and helpful and everything came out pretty quickly. We even got complimentary shots that were great. I definitely recommend the voyageur passionne drink and I loved that every food item was able to be split so easily. The spicy sopressata pizza and croquettes were my favorite but honestly everything was amazing. They even came out and sang happy birthday and gave us all spoons to share a mango passion fruit mousse cake. Definitely will be back! read more

Fandi Mata - Voyageur Passionné and a margarita - Mediterranean Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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In a Yelp review, one is asked to consider food, service, and ambience. Fandi Mata is a place that does superbly well in all three categories. A gorgeous setting with trees and vines, and a super-high ceiling of beautiful design (as you've already seen in the photos). We came in for a very early dinner and so were among very few customers. The service we received was outstanding, and we felt like a prince and princess being doted on for any concern. Obviously, I cannot speak to the service when it's more crowded. And finally, the food. We started with the tender Wagyu meatballs, which were served with a flavorful tomato sauce. That was nothing, however, compared to the delicious entrée of the gnocchi with lamb ragú. It was a burst of flavor and texture. With that, we had a side of roasted acorn squash and labne. Slightly sweet and slightly spiced with fall spices, this was a terrific side. read more