I've been here like 12 times for the lunch special and it never disappoints. This place serves the…read moreabsolute best Mediterranean food in the UES. You'll be so happy you came. Especially after the dessert.

We had a fantastic lunch at Hummus Kitchen. Great food, great service. Highly recommend the tagine…read morechicken lunch special and also the Kitchen Kadaif was a highlight!

Soom Soom is genuinely a perfect restaurant. I am amazed at their offerings, especially the…read moreeggplant and cauliflower shawarma. Service is always great, and the entrees are reasonably priced. I adore the cauliflower pita, and it gets loaded with every yummy topping you can think of! The perfect mix of flavors, including a little spice. The space itself is small, with just a few tables inside to each (and a couple outside as well). I highly recommended Soom Soom for everyone - there will be something for you! My new go-to lunch spot on the UES!

I ate at Soom Soom two days in a row ordering the cauliflower pita day 1 and the falafel pita the…read morenext day, I didn't make it back for day three to try the eggplant pita. Both pitas were good, filling, and as others have mentioned, I also forgot to ask for sauces they offer only if asked, which might have taken the pita from a 4 to a 5 (unlikely). Solid spot for lunch and it gets busy, so get there a bit early to avoid the line and the rush when assembling your order.

Beautiful restaurant with illuminated marble throughout including the tables and walls. Somebody…read morespent a lot of money to decorate this restaurant. What is a little unusual for a place this beautiful is they have TVs along the walls. This night guests were enjoying the World Cup. They also have outside seating. The food was very good to excellent. We enjoyed the octopus, hummus, tuna avacado, and the fried zucchini. The wine served by the glass or bottle was tasty and everybody enjoyed their main courses, including Lamb, short ribs, & chicken kabob. Service was good until the restaurant got busy and then our waitress disappeared for a bit. Bookmarked!

one star for the food, the avocado feta dip specifically was amazing…read more as for the rest of the service, it was beyond terrible. we had a 6:45 reservation and were seated by 6:49 pm. the hostess did not even give us water for the table for 25-30 minutes when we were finally able to get her attention after trying multiple times to speak to our waitress who ignored us. when we asked to place an order for drinks, the hostess told us she would send the waitress over but it took another 20 minutes until someone who I assume was the manager approached and took our drink orders, which he told us would be on the house. within 5 minutes, two of our drinks arrived but one was still missing. it did not get served for 20-25 minutes after the other two drinks came and the ice was mostly melted at that point. all in all, we did not even place our orders until 7:38 pm, nearly an hour after sitting. in between, we finally were able to get the waitress to stop at our table where we put in some appetizers and other meal orders. highly recommend if you find yourself in this restaurant to order the tzatziki and the avocado feta dip. we also had the spicy feta but it was a but too spicy for me personally (still good though) and the pita was great. our order mostly came out except for the sushi roll which was strange since the rest of the order was pasta/hot dishes. we had to follow up for the sushi roll which was eventually delivered a bit after we asked about it. my biggest issue was when I asked the server if I could place an order for a tommy's margarita which is a known type of cocktail and made a specific way. the waitress said she was unfamiliar and brought the bartender out to ask who was immediately rude to me with quite an attitude. she began to explain to me that tommy's margaritas are the same as any type of margarita which I know not to be true from many other establishments (and even a basic google search will show). I did not appreciate the way she spoke to me and the attitude I received to the point my friends and I were in shock and after paying left most of our last drinks on the table because we had had such a poor experience at this restaurant. I understand it was one of the first nice days here in NYC and there were a lot of people sitting outside. I cannot believe that we did not even speak to our waitress until over an hour after sitting down. typically you at least stop by the table quickly to apologize and get a drink order. while I can be accommodating to the fact that the waitress said she was new, and she was apologetic as well as the manager's offer to comp one round of drinks, I am not understanding of the bartender's approach to argue with me about how a drink is made. cannot recommend going here until they get better service.

Delicious!! I was here for lunch, end of February 2026. We…read morewere a table of 8 people. Food and service were excellent. I definitely recommend enjoying a meal here. Located on First Avenue, between 61-62nd Streets. In warm weather, there are a few small outdoor tables. We have several appetizers for the table. We enjoyed the fresh, beautiful salad. Several of my colleagues were very impressed with the olive oil on the salad. I just know that all the food I ate was delicious. LOL ABOUT THAT SALAD--the beautiful red tomatoes, cut in quarter chunks were delicious. The round, thin slices of cucumber with a yummy dressing were great. I tasted a bit of sweetness at first bite with the cucumber slices . My faves were the tomatoes and cucumbers in the salad, there was also fresh red onion, green pepper, possibly red pepper too. Overall, a delicious salad, served feta cheese triangles. Other appetizers we enjoyed were: Spinach pie, fresh warm Pita triangles with delicious dips, a round, deep fried feta cheese ...if you can imagine an egg roll, but with feta cheese inside, and a honey sauce. my entrée was absolutely delicious. It was the Koftedes Plate, featuring delicious lamb/beef patties, juicy and delicious. As far as I was concerned, my flavor on these was totally lamb. Absolutely delicious. Also on the plate: mixed greens, red pepper delicious tzatziki sauce in a small dipping cup-perfect size. And a yummy rice portion-loved it! The lamb patties were on top of the warm pita. I loved this.!! It was flavorful, juicy, and delicious. Many of my colleagues ordered the chicken kebabs and they loved it. The plates also had mixed greens and a sauce. And one person had the dorado fish which she said was delicious; a small size portion size but delicious. I missed seeing the fish, I was busy eating the yummy food in front of us. Sorry, I didn't photo the fish. I look forward to coming back. I might even have the same thing again! It was so good. Service was excellent, friendly, fun and professional and patient. Atmosphere in the restaurant was lovely. Unisex rest room was clean, and small. On the street, You'll see flowers surrounding the front windows and entrance. And, in nice weather, there are usually a few small tables outside. Sea Salt Restaurant is located on First Avenue between E. 61st St. and E. 62nd St. It is across the street from Rodney's, formally called Rodney Dangerfield's club. Half a block away you will see the orange sign of Home Depot. And about a block and a half away, you will see Trader Joe's located under the 59th St., Bridge. So if you need a reason to come to FIRST AVENUE..., you have Trader Joe's and Home Depot waiting for you, and Rodney's too, and a nearby Starbucks. See my photos of the February 2026 menu and some of the food we all enjoyed. I recommend this restaurant. They do serve alcohol. We did not partake in alcoholic beverages. Soda by the can was enjoyed.

Cute spot on the UES. We came here for brunch and it was not too crowded on a Saturday afternoon…read more The interior was stunning and thoughtfully decorated. We ordered the pancakes, burger, and lamb kebab wrap. The wrap was tasty and packed with colorful veggies. The burger was cooked well and the patty was juicy. My boyfriend asked for everything on the side, so just a heads up that the burger does not normally come like it does in the picture. The pancakes were decent, not bad, but nothing especially memorable.

Had Mother's Day dinner at Adria with entire family. Although not from NYC have eaten in many…read moreManhattan restaurants over many years. We did not have a reservation but to our great and pleasant surprise they said they could accommodate all six of us. The servers were excellent. The food and presentation were superior. The meals were excellent. My thanks to the staff for what could have been a disaster of a special day and turned it into a wonderful evening. Look forward to another evening in the future at Adria

We've visited Adria as a couple and with family members several times. Yesterday, my wife and I…read morebrought our 18 month old for an early Mother's Day dinner. Dining with a high energy toddler is by no means a simple feat. That said, Luciano and his team did a wonderful job. They were able to accommodate every ask, were incredibly friendly towards our little one, and killed it on the cocktails and food. Some of you might not wish to be around children while out for dinner. Sorry, as parents, we're doing our best! Like many of you reading, I'd prefer to not have dinner at 4:30pm, but the service and quality of food made up for our early reservation. 5/5, as it's been every time we've visited Adria.

Insanely delicious meal, and great for a larger group to share. Each individual entree is pricier,…read morebut justified by portion size for sharing! Super flavorful, and loved the free pita and sauces.

Really liked this spot for a Valentine's and a birthday party we had missed in February with my…read morepartner. Everything was nice, including the decor. The Persian lamb kabab, Sulton Kabab and Zereski rice were delicious and we will be back in the near future

Everytime I go to Tinos the food is lick the plate good. I especially recommend the pita and…read morehummus type dips, phenomenal. I also love the shrimp and seafood orzo. I have never been disappointed here, the food is obviously prepared with care. They also are generous with extra bread and sometimes even a dessert which are handmade by the Mrs!

Update after my third visit: - this place is actually SO…read moregood. one of my favorite repeats on the UES. - you MUST try the eggplant and octopus appetizers, will be coming back for these

Hi! Stopped into the UES' Lava Shawarma for the second time, and everything was - once again -…read moreexcellent. The two young men who work behind the counter there (at least in the early evening hours) were friendly, polite, professional and hardworking. The environment is welcoming, and the food is so yummy. Both times I've been there, I ordered the falafel wrap. It was super delicious -- and full of fiber and protein, without feeling heavy on my tummy; I might just become a more regular customer, even though I'm trying to be mindful about my food budget these days. : ) (Their pricing is affordable to most, I simply mean that as a general comment.) Thank you for taking such good care of me, gentlemen! Stay warm and well-fed, Kat PS The only thing I'd humbly suggest, if I may, would be to put out a few containers of olive oil for customers -- to drizzle on their falafel goodness.

Small restaurant with a couple tables inside that would be good for a small group of 1-4 people…read more Mostly takeout. We ordered 2 lamb & beef wraps with an order of tater tots. The wraps were incredible!! The presentation was great and came with tahini and hot sauce on the side. The meat was soo juicy and had a ton of flavor. Tater tots were extra crispy. Everything was seasoned well. Service was friendly and offered some complementary spiced tea. Very quick. Wish we could take this place home with us.