Tried Lulu for the first time on Saturday. Excellent experience…read more It was right before the staff showed up for dinner service, so only a couple of tables were occupied. The menu is simple, but covers everything we love. Server came by with warm, fresh, fluffy seasoned pita and a dish of seasoned olive oil. Great start. Started with Cheese Borek and Fried Liver cubes -- The Borek was the best we have had and we order that anytime we dine Mediterrean. The 4 Borek were fat, fried to perfection, and their filling of Feta and spinach was hot, melty and super tasty. We love love Fried Liver, and Lulu does it to perfection. The portion was huge, and dressed with red onion and lemon juice, it sang. We decided to split an order of Manti, those delightful tiny lamb dumplings tossed with burnt butter and garlic yogurt -- holy holy. We ran some liver around that sauce, and were glad we saved some of the bread to sop everything up. So good. Ordered the Kunefe, as we always do. It takes about 15 minutes to get to the table -- so if you are thinking about it, order it before they take your dinner plates away. The Kunefe was good. We think they forgot to add to the syrup it comes in -- but maybe that's the way they do it. It won't disappoint, but I missed that rosewater sugar syrup we are used to. Different places, different recipes. In all, Lulu did not disappoint and we look forward to visiting again. Go, go go. And tip your servers well.

Servers did not come out to us for more than forty minutes. No water no bread until we complained…read more There were 5 adults and 3 children. We were not offered lunch menu until we requested it. Chicken tenders tasted like old oil. My kabob was $17 and the chicken was not enough. All in all it was terrible service and not worth all the hype. We will not be returning.

Loved it here! I was in the area and was looking for a good spot for food. And, we ended up here!…read more I'm so glad I stopped by Rose's. The outside is a little mysterious; we drove by twice. The signage and curb appeal is not there, but once you find it, it's amazing! The host had us walk downstairs into the basement. It was set up like a wedding, very formal, and nicely decorated. We ordered appetizers, sides, and entrees. As well as drinks. Everything we tried was delicious and fresh. We'll definitely be back again if we're in the area and are looking for a good meal!

I am quite judgemental when it comes to middle eastern food. Rose's is good, but not the best…read more My recommendation is get the appetizers and kabob platter... don't do the shawarma, not worth it. Plenty of parking as they are in their own lot.

We came here on a rainy Sunday for lunch. They had a wonderful outdoor patio area with some sitting…read morespots and a flower booth perfect to take some nice pictures. Inside the restaurant, it was even more nicer, with modern cozy dining space and full service bar. We started with the grilled octopus that came with plenty of well cooked octopus pieces, with some delicious mix of onion, peppers and red wine vinaigrette. For entree, I ordered the braised lamb benedict, a rare dish I haven't seen anywhere else. It came with two pieces of bagel base, topped with decent tasting braised lamb and perfectly poached eggs. The side of salad and potato has were good too. I also got the Lefkes Shrimp Tempura roll, which was the best dish of the night for me. It was a big roll, filled with ingredients and topped with massage. The virgin mojito a tasty drink as well. The service was okay. Our waiter did his basic duties. The dishes seemed to be coming out slow, though were one of the only four parties in the restaurant. Overall we had a nice family lunch, but the experience fell far short of being upscale, since the dishes were priced that way.

Nice and modern decor. Huge parking lot in the front. Staff are friendly and attentive…read more Unfortunately the food is not up to par. I had salmon sandwich with salad. I thought it would be a salmon filet in the buns but it was actually a salmon patty mix with veggies. It was not terrible but it was not good. Waffle was kindda dense. Not very fluffy. Grilled octopus and sushi were the best out of the lunch. Fresh and flavorful. Big portions.

4.5 stars Zula Grill…read morehad been on my list for a while, and it had apparently been on my brother's as well. So, when he recently suggested driving a good deal out of the way in order to sample their food for a takeout dinner, I still agreed. As he drove, I called to place our order for a large family gathering, and the woman on the phone did not miss a beat. She captured all of our requested items and customizations, ensuring that our meal arrived as expected. I should note that Zula required pre-payment for large orders to make sure that the food was collected. Agreeing to the lengthy excursion was not without its challenges, namely having to drive back with the heavenly food smells tantalizing us throughout the entire journey. When we arrived back at the house, other folks were still chatting, but I tore into the bag and tried to hand out the meals as quickly as I could in order to then indulge myself. My Chicken Breast Platter included the choice of two side dishes, one pita, and a small cup of tahini. In terms of the poultry, the two breasts were on the smaller size, but were lean, thinly-sliced, well-grilled, and flavorful. For the first side dish, I had the Israeli Salad, which was fresh, bright, and, thankfully, not too oniony. Secondly, the Moroccan carrots were a bit oily, but offered a nice heat and spice level. The fluffy pita was soft, gooey, and melt in your mouth tasty. In terms of the tahini, I opted for the standard variety, rather than the tahini amba with pickled mango. The traditional version was rich, thick, and acted as a great topping for the chicken and the pita. Lastly, I shared some of the large quart of Hummus, which was creamy, well-seasoned, and simply delicious. In fact, someone at the table thought it might have even been the best they had ever had, and I agree that it was certainly close! Everyone adored their menu items from Zula Grill, and we all agreed that we would definitely order from there again.

Arrived to an empty restaurant and they insisted that the only table they have available is a side…read morecorner table even though there were plenty of tables available. Rude service highly recommend to avoid this place, seems like customer service is below any standard.

Kilim is a true neighborhood gem. This year, we celebrated my father's birthday here, and it was…read morethe perfect choice! The ambiance is very peaceful, with walls are covered in lush greenery and artwork that will make you feel like you are in the Mediterranean islands The food is traditional and consistently high quality--my personal favorites are the Kilim Salad and the stuffed cabbage. The service is equally exceptional. Haluk is the best waiter- he is kind, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, making every visit feel special. The warm hospitality and outstanding Mediterranean food keep us coming back.

We came here for Mother's Day with a party of 8 and had an excellent experience from start to…read morefinish. Our server Carlos was fantastic. Friendly, attentive, and on top of everything without ever making us feel rushed. We started with the hummus, zucchini pancakes, and shepherd's salad with feta, and all of them were fresh and packed with flavor. For entrees we had the whole branzino, octopus, lamb shish kebab, Adana kebab, and fried calf's liver. Every single dish was delicious and cooked perfectly. And the rice... honestly some of the best rice I've ever had at a restaurant. Simple but unbelievably flavorful. Everyone in our group left happy and impressed. Definitely recommend giving this place a try and we're already looking forward to coming back.

Whenever ever I am in the area as a picky eater and health conscious girlie this is my go to spot…read morefor my lamb chops . Try them out! Quality over quantity.

I used to love this place, but unfortunately my last couple of visits were disappointing. I ordered…read morethe mixed platter and a gyro sandwich, and both were extremely salty. At first, I thought it was just a one-time mistake and maybe the meat had been over-seasoned that day, so I gave them another chance the following day. Unfortunately, it was just as salty--so salty that it overwhelmed the flavor of the food. I'm not sure if they changed who prepares the meat or if the recipe has changed, but it's definitely not the same quality I used to enjoy. I hope they can address this because I used to be a regular. Service is good. Ambience is better. Newly renovated.

- We had Friday evening dinner reservations and arrived around 6p, when the bar area was already…read morebuzzing with people enjoying happy hour specials; the energy was lively and set a great tone for the evening - The space is chic and cozy, with beautiful views overlooking the Hudson; the dim, romantic lighting adds to the ambiance, though the music was a little louder than expected for dinner conversation - Our waitress was incredibly warm, friendly, and attentive throughout the meal; the waitstaff was quick to clear plates and keep the table tidy without making us feel rushed - The food overall was delicious and definitely the highlight of the night: HH wings were hot, juicy, and packed with flavor--the roasted pepper aioli was absolutely finger-licking good; HH short rib sliders were generously stuffed with tender, braised meat and were very satisfying; HH hummus tasted super fresh, and the pita chips were perfectly toasted; the grilled octopus was surprisingly tender and flavorful, although the portion felt a bit small for the price; the skirt steak was massive and cooked perfectly medium, served with a mountain of seasoned fries that were crispy and addictive; the lamb burger was also cooked perfectly medium and was juicy and flavorful, though the bottom bun became a bit soggy from all the juices; the baklava dessert was slightly underwhelming--more dense and chewy than light and flaky--and could have benefited from a larger scoop of pistachio ice cream; the strawberry jalapeño margarita was excellent, with the perfect balance of sweetness, tang, and spice

THE FOOD ----------------…read more+ Hummus Dip - Came with a nice amount of pita chips and it was good. Dip was very fresh, tasty and smooth. + Grilled Chicken Wings - Wings were perfectly cooked, a little charred and the roasted pepper aioli sauce had a slight kick, but it was excellent. + Short Rib Sliders - 2 sliders in the order. Sliders were good. Brioche was puffy. Short rib was tender and not dry. + Octopus - Phenomenal! The sliced octopus pieces sat on slices of roasted potatoes and the octopus was soooooo tender and delicious. Definitely could have used more. + Lamb Burger - Excellent burger! The meat was flavorful and the aioli added a little kick. Spiced fries were excellent too. The brioche bread did get a bit soggy though from all of the ingredients sitting on it. + Skirt Steak - The steak was huggggge and cut into slices. Steak was cooked perfectly medium and very tender. Once again, spiced fries were excellent. - Baclava - Came with 3 Baclava rolls and a scoop of pistachio ice cream. Unfortunately, there wasn't enough ice cream for the amount of Baclava there was. The Baclava was OK, but a bit too dry for my liking and definitely needed the ice cream to supplement the flavor. THE SERVICE ------------------- + Excellent service throughout our evening. + Waitress was very friendly and attentive checking in on us. + All of the busboys were verrrry active in clearing plates ... maybe a little too active as we were still working on some dishes and they almost cleared a few seemingly empty plates that weren't. THE SURROUNDINGS ------------------------------- + Restaurant has nice panaramic views of the Hudson River and NYC. + Interior of the restaurant is spacious and has plenty of tables and bar seats. + Huge strip mall parking lot with plenty of parking spaces. RANDOM OBSERVATIONS -------------------------------------- = Came by on an early Friday evening at 6 PM and there was a good crowd inside. There were still plenty of open tables though. Crowd was trendy, music was bumping (but not excessively loud) and most people were there for happy hour (M-F 5-7:30pm), however, there was a mix of families there too for dinner.

Excellent food. Loved the chicken schnitzel, the babaghanoush and falafel specifically. Wait staff…read morewas incredibly accommodating even got honey mustard from next door! Great service.

I love any place that serves free bread, and the sliced garlic-honey pita bread they set down as…read moresoon as we sat down was one of the nicest and most delicious welcomes I've received from a restaurant. The menu is tantalizing and there's plenty of familiar favorites along with a few new-to-me items that the server readily described when I asked questions. This time, I tried the pargiot sandwich. I had no previous conception of 'pargiot' but another reviewer had sung praises about this wonderfully marinated chicken thigh meat. Having tried it, I'm not convinced it's blow-your-mind good, but it was decently flavorful and tender. You can customize the salad type that goes in your sandwich, and I chose the Israeli salad, a blend of tomatoes, cucumbers, and onions. Mine felt a touch overstuffed since it was harder to taste the chicken and made my pita soggy quicker than I would have thought, but it's hard for me to ding points for generous servings. Our server checked in on us regularly and even thought to inquire about any sesame allergies before setting down the tahini dip that comes with the welcome platter of bread. As the restaurant got full and our visit came up against a reservation, I appreciated how respectfully he asked for the table. Speaking of reservations, it might be a good idea to make one for your visit, especially if you're thinking of coming for dinner. My friend and I came on a random Tuesday afternoon and this space completely filled up. There are also some outside tables available for possible spillover seating, but if your heart is set on coming here, call ahead. Parking in Englewood is always tough, especially come mealtimes because there are so many restaurants here. Make sure you come laden with quarters for the older parking meters or have the ParkMobile app ready for the spots that allow mobile payment.