I have been to slot of Middle Eastern restaurants in nyc and NJ area that are rated very high this…read moreplace is the best place i have ever been to i love it will be back for sure its worth coming from Staten Island just to eat there

The Bosphorus, the 32-kilometer (20-mile)-long north-south strait, has been a waterway of the…read morehighest importance since ancient times in Turkey. Its English name comes from a Greek legend: Zeus had an affair with a beautiful woman named Io. When Hera, his wife, discovered his infidelity, she turned Io into a cow and created a horsefly to sting her on the rump. Io jumped clear across the strait. Thus, "bous" = "cow" and "poros" = "crossing place": Bosphorus = "crossing place of the cow." Located off of busy Franklin Avenue in Nutley, my partner, our friends, and I have decided on our dinner at this family-owned-and-run BYOB establishment, which has been open since 1995. A reservation was made for a party of 4 by calling their restaurant. Upon arrival after three years, we were welcomed by Nora, the owner, and made our way to a table by the piano inside, evoking a cozy, thoughtfully designed, upscale vibe with music playing softly. Their menu features Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine. For starters, we decided on the Puffed Rill Pastry and Grape Leaves. Our main meal consisted of all lamb dishes (Lamb Shish Kebab, Beyti Kebab, Lamb Chops, and Lamb Sauté). Our food was fresh, well seasoned, and cooked to perfection, accompanied by a beautifully presented dish. Everything was authentically made with love here. Wish we could have stayed for dessert, as they looked amazing, but some of us were in a rush. It's definitely on the higher end cost but worth the taste. Our visit ended with a hug and a piece of candy.

Authentic Lebanese food done right. Every dish felt true to its roots--fresh, flavorful, and…read morethoughtfully prepared. We drove an hour and a half to get here, and it absolutely felt worth it. We'll be back without hesitation.

Stopped in on a chilly Sunday afternoon and were welcomed by a warm, cozy atmosphere. We were…read moreserved pita chips with za'atar as a house appetizer, which was a lovely touch. We shared a lentil soup that was good, though it could have used a squeeze of lemon or something similar to brighten the flavor. The falafel sandwich was delicious, packed with fresh pickles and paired perfectly with a side of baba ghanoush. The chicken shawarma sandwich was also tasty, though it didn't include the same pickles as the falafel. Overall, this was a delicious and authentic spot that I'd definitely visit again if I were in the area.

So underrated and hidden gym in Montclair this is better then nyc restaurants you def must try…read moreeverything on the menu is absolutely delicious

06/11/2026 Always love coming here…read more Came with wife and SIL and once again, Zeugma delivered. Pretty much the same meal as last time, with one exception. We tried the Antakya Hummus (Pine nuts, cucumber pickles, tomatoes, brown chili butter) and will be adding this to our list of favorite appetizers... So very good! The sea bass my wife and SIL were again, beautifully prepared and delicious as always, as were my lamb chops (Kuzu). While the lamb hummus was excellent, the miso calamari was.... not as tasty as I remember it. Different chef, different day... won't keep us from coming back soon.

SO SO SO GOOD!!! We decided to finally visit for date night on a Thursday night. No one else was…read morethere for dinner! Which was a bit of a shock at first but honestly as parents of a 2 year old, we welcomed the silent room (besides the Lebanese music). Ordered the dinner for 2, the cucumber yogurt dip, and a mint tea. We were so happy with this place. The ladies working were so sweet and everything came out quickly and fresh off the grill! Let me also point out that the grill master was a woman. Awesome. Can't wait to go back again for a casual night and BYOB next time. Just curious why the place was empty! And we didn't see one person come in to pickup takeout. What's the deal?

not worth the money, Both the beef and chicken schawarma…read morewas very dry. Small portion. I felt like I was eating kipple bits with alot of rice.

INSTANT FAVORITE!!!1st time ordering/eating from here and it won't be the last. Had the Aegean Sun…read moreBowl, no dressing, saffron rice, with the lemon pelligrino and an appetizer of zucchini sticks.

I ordered from this place quite a few times and although their portions are very small compared to…read moreother salad houses in the area, I enjoyed the freshness and quality, even recommended it to friends and family. My last two orders were terrible. The saffron rice was inedible, completely rock solid in some areas and soft and mushy in others. The falafel seemed to have wax paper or something that wasn't chewable in it. The pita bread was completely burnt & this time they forgot to pack by soda and last time they forgot to add my dressing. Completely hit or miss with this place not sure what's going on internally here but it's highly disappointing because I thought this would become my regular spot. Became a waste of money

This restaurant is one I have been trying for a while as I love Greek food! (I've been to Greece…read moreand have been obsessed ever since!) When we got there the place was empty, but there were quite a few people who came to pick up orders during my time there. The owner (I assume) was attentive & hospitable. The restaurant itself was quaint but very homey! Our food came out quickly and was delicious! The portion sizes were perfect. I will definitely return again!

Went for lunch Only…read moredid take out before but went in today Place is cute service is great Got some apps (see pictures) both were hot and fresh She got the salmon and love it I foot the lamb and it was hot and fresh Not expensive so a good spot

Parking: Easy. Large parking lot attached to the strip mall Athenian is located in…read more Vibe: Casual. A handful of tables and a high top counter next to the window available. I've never seen it where seating wasn't available though I always get takeout. Food: VERY good. My husband always orders the Athenian gyro which he says is very good. I opt for the build your own with Chicken Shish- Grilled, diced cucumbers, Kalamata olives, power greens, Greco garlic spread dip, and drizzled with balsamic vinaigrette which is top tier. I always order with whatever platform has the best deal. Because this was a spontaneous trip I didn't do my research though and now realize I messed up. I used Menufy which is their business platform and was disappointed that I could only get 3 toppings though it says the toppings are "unlimited." DoorDash is up to 4 toppings and is actually $1 cheaper for the build your own. From what I've seen DoorDash is usually least expensive with the most incentives so try that first.

I ordered takeout from Athenian Grill, it took about 15 minutes to prepare. It's located in a plaza…read morewith plenty of parking. I went in to pick up the food, the restaurant was quite clean, it was small but there was some seating available. I ordered the platter (yiayias platter) and Greek salad. Yiayias platter comes with rice, beans, potatoes, chicken and tzatziki. I'd say portion wise, I wish there was more rice. But otherwise it was a lot of chicken for a decent price (I find Greek food generally more expensive). Everything was really good, cooked well and flavorful. The Greek salad was fresh, no gross yellow or rotting veggies. And the sauce and feta cheese was plentiful. I'll definitely be coming back here!

This place is amazing. The chicken rice is highly recommended and white and green sauce is a great…read morecombination.

This place is still doing their thing. I can't believe…read morethey've already been open for so long. Always a good spot for lunch or dinner. Big portions cheap prices and tasty food. Love all their options. Parking can be a pain during the day.