Gorgeous upscale dinner spot in midtown! We came as a group of 7 and were seated comfortably, lots…read moreof room within the restaurant. Great place to share several food items with a group. It was a little hard to hear and converse at times as it gets crowded, but the food was delicious and there are really unique items on the menu. Food: The duck shawarma was one of our favorites! The lamb and scallops were also flavorful and tender. The dips were delicious with the pita, but I wish the serving size for the dips were bigger. The fries were great - well seasoned! Also recommend the milky pudding, it was a nice refreshing way to end the dinner. Service: Our server was super helpful in letting us know what items are more shareable and his suggestions for cocktails. Definitely try some of the arak based cocktails. Vibe: Gorgeous interior, the mirrors and lighting really elevates the space and makes it a lovely spot for group dinners or dates.

We went for Mother's Day brunch. When we arrived a few minutes early we did have to wait a bit. The…read morerestaurant had two floors, nicely decorated and cozy. We were lead upstairs to a table. There were 7 of us The seating was cozy but not cramped. We started with 7 family style small dishes: Hummus with Falafel Pops (chickpea purée, tahini, falafel, olive oil), Spring Burrata (roasted cherry tomatoes, toast, basil oil), Hamachi Crudo (passionfruit vinaigrette, citrus zest, cucumber, mint, sesame tuile), Scallops (carrot puree, serrano pepper, brown butter sauce), Tenderloin Skewer (zaatar chimichurri, fresh herb salad), and Shiitake Stuffed Grape Leaves (tomato coulis, yogurt foam, herbs). Everything was delicious. The hummus was well seasoned the falafel had a nice crunch. It went well with the warm puffy gyro bread that came to the table. The burrata was wasm and creamy. I love the vinaigrette on the fish. I ended up eating most of it. The scallops were the sweetest, most tender ones I have ever had. The tenderloin skewers were tender and well seasoned. I liked the grape leaves but the rice consistency was very soft almost mushy and you can barely tell there were mushrooms. There was barely any mushrooms flavor. Next we all chose an entree. I got the duck breast, my husband and daughter each had the beef tenderloin. The duck breast was smaller than i expected. The skin was nicely seared and very crispy but boy did it give my jaw a workout. It was done medium rare. It was juicy but tough. The small beef tenderloin was tender and smoky. The waiter poured the sauce over the tenderloin for added flavor. Finally dessert was a fruit plate with ice cream and pudding. The fruit was fresh and the flavors of the ice cream and pudding unique. It was a nice end to a good brunch. The price was a little expensive at $85 a person.

Eating at Shukette always fills me with such joy knowing that each time I eat here the cuisine will…read moreenthrall. After making the reservation, I peruse the menu picking the daisy deciding what to eat. On this visit, Chef Ayesha was here and I had the good fortune to speak to her and shake her hand. What a charming lady! I feasted on Labneh topped with strawberries, pickled fennel and herbs. Frena mopped up each morsel. Shukette Cherries was new on the menu and had oomph with a tangy marinade of lime, cilantro and serrano chili. The Pea Party 4.0 of snap peas, asparagus, pea shoots and snow peas was a bright chlorophyll color and tasted refreshing. Egyptian spiced chicken wings were simply mouthwatering. Dipped into a ramekin of white harissa flecked with sumac, this sauce is divine. I had a non alcoholic summer drink that Joseph had recommended. At Shukette, the server will tell you if one has ordered too much which Vladimir did. It's easy to get full quickly which happened to me and I could only manage three wings. When Vladimir came to ask if I wanted dessert, I requested a wheelbarrow instead. He giggled. My desire is to eat at Shukette once a month and so far it has been a dream come true. Highly recommended.

Came here after seeing the chef on the Food Network. Had high hopes for this meal but was very…read moredisappointed. The entrees were limited to 4 and the appetizers all had spices i dislike - harissa, garlic, cilantro, etc. Also when is a bread course $13? Also did not appreciate after leaving a nice tip the bottom of the check it was printed "would you like to leave a further tip?" Really, one and done for us. Left hungry and not impressed at all...

MY FAVORITE!! My friend and I went here for dinner and holy moly, I don't think I've ever loved a…read morerestaurant more. This is officially my new go to spot and I'm going to be telling everyone about it. I got there right at our reservation time, but the uptown trains had completely stopped and my friend had to walk all the way from Canal St to the East Village. It took her about 30 minutes to get there (), but the staff were so kind about it. They never made me feel uncomfortable or pressured to order while I waited, which I really appreciated. I did end up ordering a couple things so there would be food on the table when she arrived. We got the za'atar fries and the falafel with tahini and pita. Delishhhh For our mains, my friend got the chicken kebab which looked fantastic, and I got the veggie couscous bowl. It was unbelievable. It tasted exactly like the couscous my mom and safta made when I was growing up, even down to the broth being served with it. Eating it honestly made me feel like I was six years old again. This was one of my favorite meals as a kid and I haven't had it like that in so long, so I was so happy to find a place that does it this well. The vegetables were perfect with zucchini, butternut squash, cauliflower, and chickpeas, and I loved the addition of raisins and onions. Everything was also really reasonably priced for what you get. The energy in the restaurant was great and I loved that they have hooks for coats so you're not crammed at the table with jackets and bags. Overall just such a fantastic experience. This is easily my new favorite restaurant in the city and I cannot wait to come back.

We ordered delivery, so I'm not sure how the food would compare if we ate in restaurant. I also…read morecan't speak to the service and ambiance. My favorite dish was definitely the chicken tagine with the lemon and olive sauce. The chicken was very juicy, and the flavors were unique. I also liked the couscous and the veggies in it, although the chicken was a little on the dry side. The chicken grill was quite juicy too, just a little less flavorful. The greek salad and dips were also solid, but didn't stand out as much as the other dishes.

This is an amazing Palestinian restaurant with great ambiance and relaxing decor. It feels like…read moreyou're in a different with all of the faux greenery and murals. We got the Mezze Filistini which is a mix platter of hummus, babaghanoush, muhammarah, tabbouleh, salata tahuna, and labneh. Truly delicious, highly recommend!

Truly a stunning Palestinian Restaurant on Atlantic avenue that has fresh, flavorful food, and is…read moreBYOB. On your table is zaatar and olive oil upon arriving. It feels like an indoor garden in the restaurant. Piping hot bread appears quickly. All the food is stellar, the portions are really big! The labneh was just absolutely amazing, the meat pie was too good to be true, and the lamb dishes are all fantastic! Don't walk away without halloumi though. Make this an afternoon, go for lunch, go to Sahadi's next door afterwards for some at home staples, and enjoy. Everyone is kind here, it's child friendly - it's a gem!

Didn't have a reservation, but was able to get a table for a party of two on a Friday evening. It…read moredid get more busy as the evening went on so making a reservation is recommended. There's so many options (vegetarian, meat) - something for everyone on the menu. Our hostess was also very nice as she also provided some recommendations since this was my first time being here. The food portion sizes (even the dips) are huge. There was also unlimited pita bread for the table. Would definitely come back next time to try other items on the menu.

What an amazing experience!!! The service was great, the food was so good, and the ambiance was…read morephenomenal. Anytime I have a more than great experience I feel compelled to rave about it. The menu here is so extensive and may be overwhelming, I do recommend everything we ordered: falafel, grilled halloumi, tabouli salad, hummus beiruty, fatayer sbanek w jabne (spinach pies), frozen jellab, frozen mint lemonade, lahme bi ajin (flatbread), shish tawook platter. We split all of this amongst four people and we were stuffed. Our bill was around $260 without tip so I think it was well worth it. If you enjoy Lebanese food, this is a MUST try!

This place was absolutely incredible. Genuinely blown away!!…read more We stumbled upon Shuka after a morning of exploring downtown. Although we arrived at 2pm, we were told there was a 40 minute wait, which ended up being around 15-20. We started with the sweet pea hummus dip which was unreal, it was so good. I got the chicken sandwich and my friend got the green shakshuka, and both were so fresh and delicious. We both decided we need to come back next time I'm back in the city!

I ordered the lamb kebab. It only comes with half a pita! You pay $30 and don't get a whole piece…read moreof pita even though one pita would be the right amount of pita for a kebab. Just give me a pita! What is that about? But okay, I ordered an extra pita, I'm still hopeful. But out of the 5 pieces of lamb in my kebab, two were *grisly*! They don't give you a sharp knife, so you kind of have to bite off pieces; but when a piece is grisly you can't tear off a piece and end up with a full piece in your mouth, chewing for many minutes around the grisly center. Everyone knows what this is like and it's to be expected in life, but NOT at a high-end restaurant where you've paid a significant margin above the average meal, and don't even get a full pita. Guys, do some QC and soul-searching - and be generous with pita.

Excellent falafel pita. So good that I came back for it again the next day. Got the side of…read moreeggplant and hummus - both were solid, but not needed. The falafel pita was filling and delicious on its own, though the schug hot sauce is a must. Ample space to enjoy the food there or take out. Friendly and fast service. Will definitely be back next time I'm in NY.

Visually stunning but lacking unique flavor…read more The pita bread and hummus are 5s! The rice and lamb are plain and fine. The rice even felt old to me. Or it felt dry.

We sat outside on a nice sunny day and ordered- all the plates and stuff were wrapped up so dust…read moreand grit would not get on it. We got spicy falafel, salad, labne, and beef sausages. Several sauces and pita bread came on the side- tahini, red, and green sauce. The food was light and healthy and everything was good. Great place in east village.

Came here for dinner with a friend who has also never had Lebanese food, so it was a first for me…read moreboth of us! We started with the rekakat jebne which was delicious! It basically a mozzarella stick but in fried phyllo which made it lighter. We also decided to do the Mezze & Dips spinner. My favorite dips and mezze from the spinner : foul medamas, batata harra, baba ghanoush & the hummus. My least favorite were the tabouli salad and arnabeet bi tarator. For our entree we did the mixed grill platter. For the price paid we expected the portion to be bigger. Our beverages were the Lebanese please and golden days. Both were on the moreso tart side. Parking in the area may be challenging however the L train is about 3 blocks away. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side. We had to ask for another table to hold our food and drinks comfortably. Overall , I would come back here. I would love to try the table side shawarma!

Great customer service -- we were quickly accommodated even with a toddler. The brioche is a…read moremust-try! The ambience of the place is warm and inviting, making it a great overall experience.

Did a quick search for a place near the Joyce theater and ZIZi popped up so we tried it…read more The staff was very friendly the food tasty and reasonable prices for NY. We will put it in our rotation of places to go to when in the area

First time visiting New York and I was seriously craving good kabobs after a long day of exploring…read more We found this place and it ended up being such a gem! We made a reservation earlier in the day and everything from start to finish was smooth. Everyone was so welcoming and kind, which made the experience even better. The food was AMAZING, super fresh, top quality, and the portions were huge. Definitely worth every penny. The kabobs were flavorful, juicy, and honestly some of the best I've had. You can tell they really care about the food and overall experience here. If you're visiting NYC or even local and looking for delicious Persian food, definitely give this place a try. So happy this ended up being one of our first food spots in New York!

We been to ravagh a few times. It never disappoint. One of the best Persian restaurant in nyc…read more The koobideh comes in two skewer and rice. Great portion to share. We also had the fesenju. It was very authentic. The pita bread was amazing Soft fluffy and chewy. The ice cream texture was very authentic but could use a like more saffron. Great place. Definitely go for a visit.