I enjoy both the food and the atmosphere at this Mediterranean restaurant on the northern side of…read moreUpper Montclair. My favorite entree is the vegetarian platter for two, called Vegan Strong, which includes freshly prepared tofu, hummus, delicious bread, and a variety of vegetables. The spicing is tasty and distinctive without being overwhelming. The desserts here, mostly different varieties of healthy cakes, are also top notch. The smoothies are excellent; my favorite is the protein bomb. The atmosphere includes many local people enjoying a break from their jobs or school assignments. The people here are friendly and you can often enjoy a conversation with someone you didn't previously know.

A truly lovely amalgamation of a welcoming ambiance, great n quick service and absolutely delicious…read morefresh Mediterranean food. Menu spans lots of options, and I'd recommend the shawarma bowl and schnitzel pita (fantastic!). Outdoor seating is available too. PS: they've changed their name to Marcel, so don't let that confuse you PS2: did I mention they play a serious pastry game here too?

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.

I can only speak to my Uber order and not the service or ambiance. I was craving Chicken Shawarma…read moreArabi and am on my hunt for a go to place in NYC but this was sadly a miss. The meat was so dry and barely had any flavor or sauce. You could tell parts of the roll were missing as well. The fries were okay but could be crispier and more seasoned. This won't be my go to spot but glad I tried it.

Great shawrma and well priced. There's a cute eating area in basement with plenty of seating. The…read moreparking around the area can be a little tough but worth the patience.

The best place in the North East region of the US for Shawarma. Feels like you are tasting a bit of…read moreSyria in New Jersey. The owner and associates are extremely cordial, compared to most places that I 've come across

10 out of 10. Everything was fresh and tasted great. The chicken was really good, the fries were…read moreamazing, and the garlic sauce made it even better. Service: The service was okay. The cashier seemed a little busy, but everything still moved along. Ambience: It's located on a busy street, but the inside is nice and comfortable.

I love this place and I always spend more than I want to lol. Great quality food, tough finds (like…read morecamel milk) can be found here, the service is kind, the supermarket is clean and well organized. Sometimes I buy gifts and such from here too like during Ramadan.

I'm not sure how Fattals is a Syrian bakery. My impression after going around, I felt it was…read morePalestinian rather than Syrian or Lebanese. They had Palestinian pita breads (which is new to me - especially one that had za'atar mixed in through - bought it and it was just okay). The dessert bar was impressive and I liked how things were presented. Cashiers were friendly. Atmosphere was modern - and it's a relatively big and nice store for Middle Eastern products. I would have liked to see more Lebanese things personally. If you're in New York City and looking for a plethora of Lebanese products, look closer to home.

We went to Abu Rass for the first time the other day. It is unassuming from the outside, but we…read morewere happy we came in to experience the delicious cuisine. Ambiance was nice with folks smoking shisha. All the food we had was delectable and my Egyptian husband gave his stamp of approval, which is not easily granted. We loved the fresh bread, crispy falafel, mint lemonade, hummus and baba ghanoush. Honestly everything was good. Service was also polite and attentive. We will be back inshallah!

You walk in from a take out area but are seated in a semi outdoor like area. Theres nothing too…read morefancy about the seating but they are family friendly. We got the eggplant appetizer to share. It was amazing, with the blend of sweet molasses, the crunchy nuts, pieces of pita, and the soft eggplant. The portion size was great too. I got the chicken shwarma platter. The chicken was a little dry but luckily they give a side of garlic yogurt. Also I added some hot sauce to up the taste. The size was good too. Oddly they dont offer water, but have bottles for purchase. The server forgot the waters but did help with picking food. I also noticed others doing Hookah with their dinner which was a neat add on for a special occasion.

We happened to pass by Nouri's Restaurant on Main Street in Paterson, NJ, and decided to give it a…read moretry--and we're so glad we did. This small restaurant is incredibly clean, welcoming, and well cared for. The service could use a bit more support, but our server was wonderful and worked hard to take care of everyone. The food was outstanding. The half chicken with French fries was absolutely delicious, the babaganoush was extremely fresh, the meat dolma was the best we've had, and the falafel tasted truly fresh and flavorful. The warm bread, made by Nouri Store, was thoughtfully cut and nicely packaged. What impressed us most was how clean and inviting the restaurant felt. If you're looking for a great lunch spot in Paterson, I highly recommend Nouri's Restaurant. We also got complimentary baklava as well. However, you need to try the fresh tea!

Only thing that needs to get better is service. The people aren't very attentive and tables aren't…read morewiped down. Also they have one restroom and the server sat in there for about 5 minutes, while customers waited. They charge gratuity of 12% on a party of four , that was a first for me . The food was pretty good but a bit expensive. I would eat here again but not running back . Food was good overall.

We ordered a whole range of things including chicken kebab, chicken gyro, tahini cauliflower,…read morelabneh, and hummus. Everything was delicious, but I'll leave the food writing to the Yelpers with more sophisticated palates than I. (Actually, I take that back--the fresh-baked pita was amazing and I would eat it with/for every meal if I could.) The real reason I wanted to leave a review the service, which went above and beyond. Let me start by saying that Al Basha takeout has a wonderfully efficient order-number-based system for managing the hundreds of orders they get on a daily basis. But if, say, the person who placed the order sent you to pick up the food with the wrong order number, you're going to struggle, and that's not the restaurant's fault. With that prelude and without getting into the details, we'll just say there was a user error issue with my order that led to a mix-up and a very late pick-up. Everyone from the Al Basha staff with whom I interacted could not have handled it any better. They were very apologetic, not because they did anything wrong (to be clear, they didn't), but because they were disappointed our meal hadn't gone well and wanted to fix that. The top priority of the manager with whom I dealt was making sure that my wife--it was Mothers' Day--got the best meal possible, and made sure to send me home with fresh bread and a treat for the moms. It was true hospitality, and greatly appreciated. TLDR version: great food, excellent service, out-of-this-world pita, and make darned sure you have the right order number.

Disappointed w the mix mashawi, considering it's their signature char grilled meats. It comes with…read morefilet mignon, chicken kebab, kofta kebab, and shawarma. The chicken kebab was dry and the shawarma was a bit too sour for my liking (not sure if they squeezed lemon on it or something). The kofta was okay but nothing spectacular. The filet mignon, was a major let down. My server didn't ask how we'd like it cooked, which is medium rare for my family. It came back well done. He said everyone usually prefers it to be well done, but I think that's a mistake that shouldn't be made and preference should always be asked, especially with steak. We asked for it to be swapped, and it still came back well done. When we let them know again, they brought it back a little on the rare side, which is fine for my family, but had it been another family, not so sure. I'm sure they have hundreds of orders for the char grilled meets, so I'm a little confused on why the technique has not already been established My favorite dish had to be the makanik - which is pan seared lamb sausages finished with sweet and tangy pomegranate molasses. I usually don't like lamb because of the gamey flavor but these sausages didn't have that. I didn't taste much of the pomegranate molasses. The arugula & beet salad would've been good if the pomegranate molasses vinaigrette was less sweet. The stuffed grape leaves were also a bit too sour. The lemon was just taking over the entire flavor profile. I didn't really taste the tomato or parsley. The falafel platter was good but nothing different than other falafels that I've had. The mint lemonade was so refreshing. Almost everyone in the restaurant had one and I understand why. The mint is not overpowering I had high expectations because I've seen this place on instagram but I'm afraid they were not met. Service was good, but the food definitely needs some work. There's valet parking, which i recommend because it's hard to find street parking

Delicious food, good price, and excelent service. Definitely will come back!…read moreGood vegetarian options.

Aleppo Restaurant in Paterson's Middle Eastern and Turkish shopping district has been my go-to…read moreplace for Syrian food for more than 15 years. The small plates and other dishes are as close as I can get to the Syrian specialties my mother, a native of Aleppo, made when I was growing up in Brooklyn. Our lunch there last week included a small bowl of delicious lentil soup, falafel, hummus, muhammara, Arabic Salad and fresh pocket bread. Prices are moderate. The address is Main and Thomas streets, Paterson. 1-973-977-2224