Hands down a hidden gem in the Village of Great Neck Plaza and the North Shore of Long Island. Best way for me to descibe LOLA is its a taste of the mediterranean in a beautifully chic restaurant reminiscent of a spot you may find in SOHO NYC or LA. My favorite dishes per course are as follows: -Appetizer Course: Hummus with mushrooms and onions (try it on both their beautifully sliced cucumbers or fresh out of the oven full loaves of pita) -Dinner Course: Try one night their incredible roasted chicken. Keep in mind I am not typically a fan of chicken but this dish made me a believer that poultry when done right can be one of the most incredible dishes you've ever eaten. It comes generously portioned with a nice bed of couscous underneath that compliments the chicken beautifully. Not in the mood for chicken? No problem, I recommend in that case that you go for their Hudson Valley Duck and Foie Gras Pie for two. Its a rush of flavors and textures that will get you doing a happy dance the second you try it! For Dessert - Hands down their Halva parfait. Its that perfect something to end the night right! Lolas staff of Marissa and Lenny in the back along with the other service staff are super coridal, friendly, professional and enhance the all around dining experience. Do I recommend Lola? I absolutley do! Its a must try and is one of my go-tos! read more

This visit: 3 stars (oily entree, I was not pleased) Average score: 4 stars I love Lola and this is actually my sixth visit (counting pre-Yelp days). I try to frequent here at least once a year with different groups of friends to introduce the place. While I was sad they changed their original fusion menu (American/French/Asian inspired fare) about 2-3 years ago, their Mediterranean menu doesn't disappoint. Note: on this visit I ordered off the restaurant week menu and was somewhat disappointed. Normally, best bet is to order off their regular menu. Per the waiter, given the appetizers are "shared" - it's all or none for the restaurant week menu. My group had to all agree to order off the RW menu, we couldn't mix it up. Not sure what happened on this visit, it is definitely not indicative of all other visits. While it was a pleasant dining experience, the biggest problem here was my duck entrée. Not the same entrée on the regular menu so don't confuse the two. This duck entrée (RW menu) was a minced duck entrée served in a hot pan. Minced - not whole slices/pieces. It was soooo oily...it was barely edible as you kept scooping. And given it was minced duck, it didn't have the nice smoky flavor the normal duck breast meat would. Disappointed. Overall, I do love this place normally...regular menu is great, must try the spread sampler. And the foie gras is a must. This last visit was not indicative of their usual quality of food. Please fix that duck dish!!! read more

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This place is a GEM. A total gem. From the start of the meal to the end, service was impeccable, food was OUTSTANDING, and ambiance was delightful. Went on a Sunday to brunch, and there was only one or two other tables. I don't know why. We opted to sit at the bar, and the bartender/server Shelby was amazing. Her recommendations were spot on and she was funny and helpful in guiding us through choices. We started with a pomegranate "mimosa" and a grapefruit and St. Germaine "mimosa" and they were excellent. Perfect balance of flair and champagne. For starts we ordered the "pick three, the cauliflower, the tzatziki, and the eggplant, as well as the hummus. The hummus was AMAZING, as well as the pita, and the homemade pita? YUM. The chef here is quite well known and even came over to check on us, which was so nice! I love that :) For mains I ordered the truffle eggs with a honey biscuit, which was out of this world outstanding. That biscuit was my life :) Of course after stuffing our faces we had to do dessert as well and we ordered this chocolate peanut butter cake that was absolutely heavenly. Go here. Right now. Make a reservation and GO! read more

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I hate to write a negative review but after making a reservation a few days in advance, we were seated in the "front" which is basically not connected to the restaurant and sits under a flood light (inside) where you can see gnats in the air. The food was served quite cold, so I'm guessing it was plated much earlier. Tasted good but very cold. The wine list is not good at all and overpriced for what it was. Service was very friendly. This was my first dinner with my husband after having a baby arranging a babysitter, and it was truly a waste of time. read more

Top notch restaurant. The food is always spectacular and there's always a ton of unique dishes. Service is excellent and their scene is always nice. Nice, mixed crowd. Never too loud or rowdy. read more

I took my son here to celebrate his birthday and we had the best time. The food and service was exceptional. Our server Marissa was so sweet, attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. We decided on ordering chefs tasting so we could try more off the the menu and be surprised. We were not at all disappointed! EVERYTHING was exceptionally prepared, so fresh and bursting with flavors. To start we had Truffled Mushroom Caramelized Garlic | Fig Glaze | Mozzarella | Roasted Cauliflower Salad Blistered Red Peppers | Lemon | Tahini| Scallion Crispy Falafel. As our entry we shared the Skewer Platter with Lamb Kofta | Cilantro & Harissa | Organic Chicken | Shawarma Spice which served so beautifully on a bed of crispy brussel sprouts and the most delicious Bravas Style French Fries. Dessert was so incredible Krembo Baked Alaska Vanilla Bean Fluff | Graham Sable | Roasted Cocoa Ice Cream We can't thank Chef Lenny enough for the love and passion he put in to every dish, and for making our experience a night to remember! We can't wait to go back! read more

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it's a lovely restaurant if you have people that are vegetarian. There is something for everyone. Wonderfully stocked bar too

I love Lola soooo much! My favorite dishes are their fattoush salad, duck and their pizzas, especially their mushroom one. I think I've tried almost everything on the menu and haven't had anything that i wouldn't want to order again. Their cocktails are also spot on! It's a great place for a date night, a night out with the girls, or for take-out! I promise you will not be disappointed if you eat here. read more

I had a wonderful dining experience when I came here recently for Long Island Restaurant Week. The service was attentive from beginning to end. My friend and I are fans of Mediterranean food so we thoroughly enjoyed the meal. We started off with an expansive array of hot and cold appetizers which is unique to Restaurant Week. The spread took over the entire table and included baba ghanoush (my fave), hummus and tzatziki (my friend's fave) among others. It was too much for two people so they packed the extra individually to go. We both had the duck breast which was cooked and seasoned perfectly. However I did not touch the bed of lentils that it came on. We finished off with basbousa which was a light cake that came with a side of their signature olive oil ice cream. I know that olive oil ice cream doesn't sound extremely appetizing but it is and you are recommended to try it when dine here after reading my amazing review! read more

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Sign on the window said "we are back" , that's what's up ..had no idea what kind of food...just hungry so I came inside...one of the best Mediterranean restaurants I have ever been too. Food is so fresh and authentic! Great service as well! Don't hesitate...go inside. read more

The service and ambiance is great. A couple of friends and I came and had a great assortment of tapas and wine. We enjoyed all of the dishes. The truffled mushroom pizza dish was my favorite. The lamb kofta was a little too overdone which was a little disappointing. The waitress was so helpful with her recommendations! Overall great experience, will definitely visit again. read more

Lola - Tzatziki, Chicken Shawarma and Truffled Mushroom Malawach - Mediterranean Near Me - Great Neck, New York

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Saturday night brought Bon G. and I to Great Neck to once again experience the food at Lola...Its been a considerable time since we were last there and the food style has change for the better. It was packed circa 9pm and the noise level was high... We had spent time checking out the reviews and are pleased to agree that this venue is tops in their limited menu Mediterrean Cuisine. The choices for entres was limited and alot of our choices came from the meze side of the menu: Firstly, the drink prices are at the top of the spectrum...glass of white wine $14 and a Martini at $16....A heads up if you intend on embibing all evening. To the food now.... Baba Ganoush was small but delish, Hummus was excellent..creamy with Tahini and olive oil...we scooped with the delish Pita supplied. The Cauliflower mezze was outstanding.. a myriad of flavors that stood out and made this a most satisfying dish. Our Mains were: Special Lamb Shoulder.. Smoked for 3 hours and had a aroma and taste that was outstanding and made this dish a winner. Duck Breast topped with Foie was incredible! decadent, tasty and smooth as silk! Chef Michael stopped by and said that he would, with a phone call, prepare for me Confit Duck which I had there years ago and it was memorable enough to still remember it. I will request prior to next visit!! Everything at Lola was outstanding including our server Justin, who was on top of things all evening...water glasses always full and we got a good feeling from the staff that they were on top of their game...it showed! read more

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Hands down one of the best dining experiences that I've had in a while. If you don't live near Great Neck, trust me and make the trip up Middle Neck Road just north of the train station. Excellent, friendly service, easy to navigate menu and superb Mediterranean food with a modern twist. Warm and uncluttered setting in rust and dark wood/exposed brick. One of the most reasonable and plentiful meals that I can remember. We never even ordered entrees !! Our party of 3 started with 3 mezze , green eggplant salad,babaganoush and the roasted cauliflower that was smokey and studded with roasted peppers, lemon and tahini. The Fattoush salad, romaine, kale, tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta, mint, sumac and pomegranate was an absolute delight... in it was this crispy za'atar pita that made a wonderful crunch. Not my favorite was a special Yemenite phylo pizza... called a Malawach... this one with duck in a hoisin type glaze with a spiral of zucchini and shaved radish. My friend loved it. How could I pass up the decadent Halva Parfait?? Centered in a soup bowl was this small disc of super creamy ice cream with a magical date and halva frenzy... sad to have had to share with my friends !!! I've heard of Lola for years and I am sorry that it took so long to finally visit. I encourage readers to make a reservation and hope that you enjoy it as much as we did. read more

Girlfriend surprised me with a birthday dinner and it was amazing. Service was friendly and the food was outstanding. We decided on the tasting menu and they basically threw the whole menu at us. I HIGHLY recommend getting it, it comes with a lot of popular dishes and some off menu items. We got 12 courses and each plate would be better than the last. Some highlights were the brussel sprouts and branzino. Cant wait to come back! read more

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Wow wow wow ! What a delicious meal we just had at Lola. The cauliflower appetizer as well as the hummus with mushrooms and black truffle both out of this world good. The Tzatziki was amazing, so creamy. Also had the Hummus with Chicken schwarma. Baba was also very good. Every dish we had was outstanding. read more

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Delicious food. Restaurant has a modern and intimate vibe. Very sweet staff. The menu does change frequently but a lot of people like that concept for variety. If you enjoy eating tapas or mezze style this is a great option. Highly recommend their schnitzel and lemon potato puree (this usually stays on the menu, thankfully). Definitely love coming here! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 4.5 STARS I met her in a bar down in North Soho......sorry....but as a halfway decent karaoke singer, I'm liable to break into song at any time. Let's talk about this terrific Mediterranean restaurant instead. I was privileged to tag along as my lovely assistant organizer, Laura, hosted a small dinner for six at Lola on 12/29/17.On a very cold night, I was lucky to snag street parking across the street from the restaurant. You are likely to have more difficulty getting close parking in nicer weather. Upon my arrival, Marissa, an amazingly versatile and hard working young lady, greeted me with a perfect Grey Goose Vodka Martini. Marissa not only tended bar but waited our table as well. Her service was impeccable the entire evening.Give her a raise!!! Our group started with a terrific array of appetizers. I chose the Hummus which was, quite literally, the best I've ever had: fresh, creamy with amazingly dense flavor.My dining companions raved about the Falafel, Baba Ganoush, Brussel Sprouts and Stewed Lentils.The Warm Pita Bread was fresh and delicious. The show stopper, however, was the Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras. It was absolutely orgasmic. Onto the entrees, which, IMHO, did not match up to the apps. My neighbor's Branzino was, after all, Branzino. My Hangar Steak, ordered medium rare, arrived closer to medium.The small portion of Mashed Potatoes underneath the steak was creamy and flavorful, however. Unfortunately, though never revealed on the menu, it was garnished with cilantro,which I cannot tolerate genetically. The small portion of Mashed Potatoes underneath the steak was creamy and flavorful, however. We concluded our great meal too full for dessert. BOTTOM LINE: When I return to Lola, I will stick to the amazing appetizers, which were some of the best I ever had. Get thee to Lola.......L.....O......L.....A, LOLA. read more

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The best restaurant in Great Neck. So many great entries on menu. It's so hard to get a reservation

One of our very favorite restaurants...this visit was better than ever. Made reservations good deal in advance of our dining date. Excellent waiter...Kyle...friendly, approachable, on top of every facet of serving and communicating. Our cocktails were perfect...a bourbon and a martini. Appetizers included a variety of hummus, mushroom Malawach, warm cauliflower salad, delicious concoctions with warm pita that was fresh in aroma...each unique and layered w taste. When asked, Kyle shared components. Our mains were branzino filet, and lamb kofta...again layered in flavor. Always the highlight at LOLA...FOIE GRAS...unbelievably delicious...mousse like inside w hot crispness outside. Owner Chef Michael Ginor produces such on his Hudson Valley Farm. Executive Chef Michael Messina has stopped by each of the tables on all our visits. So gracious and welcoming. For dessert, we both always choose the Halavah Parfait...extraordinary. And this time, we had a candle for our Anniversary! read more

By far and away the best restaurant in Great Neck. A top five in Long Island restaurant. You can choose the 59 chef tasting menu, order an Entre or just do a collection of small plates. Always nice to have a reliably awesome restaurant to go to no matter the occasion. Also if you like foie gras this is your place. A true gem and always great to go to. Also u must must try the hummus with in-house pita bread. No matter what you choose you cannot go wrong read more

Lola - Roasted Organic Chicken - Mediterranean Near Me - Great Neck, New York

This place really really blew me away, from its service and interior to its tasty and well plated food. Inside, it is modern and unique with colorful paintings and decorations on the brick walls. Our server was very kind and energetic which we liked. We started with baba ganoush and fattoush which were delicious. As a main, we ordered lamb kofta, grilled Branzino, and crispy Brussel sprouts which were the star of the show. Finally, for dessert we got baked Alaska which had a creamy but crispy top and chocolate ice cream in the middle. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay at Lola and I would recommend it to you. read more

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Really really good food! I had the special appetizer which was the hummus with braised pulled pork and it was sooooooooo good! I had the chicken schnitzel which came with a big serving of lemon mashed potatoes the portion was great I had enough for lunch the next day. I will definitely be coming back read more

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Been to Lola many times and I get psyched even before going. It's because I know for sure that I'm about to eat well, very well. Do have my favorites but can't go wrong with anything. Creative twists on regular menu and specials. Always torn between sticking with old favorites (hummus chicken with sautéed onions, to die for) or trying something tempting and new. Lola apparently uses ingredients from their upstate farm, big fan of farm to table because fresh just tastes soooo good. Service is great, staff is really nice, always checking in to ensure that we have what we need. Nice date spot or go earlier for a more casual vibe. Good idea to call ahead but they always try to accommodate any last minute visits. Lola is one of the few places that gets it right, highly recommend! read more

Why this place is not packed every night is beyond my comprehension. People who claim to know how to cook and are experienced connoisseurs in fine dining should really come here and have the Lola experience. I am never disappointed in their ever changing menu and the delicate blend of the finest herbs mixed with only the best in season foods I never would have dreamed of putting together. Lola is art form in food, and it takes a seriously talented artist to create the dishes that come from their kitchen. From the unassuming, warm atmosphere to the presentation of these unique recipes being served, it is always a pleasure to be here. Not to forget the cocktail mixology, which is also wonderful. Their dessert menu is altogether second to none. read more

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I saw this place on open table then read the yelp reviews which made me want to come here. Truffled scrambled eggs? It sounds like a dish made for me lol. I love all things truffle and this did not disappoint. My hubs had chicken & biscuits, which he loved. My biscuits were also delicious, but omg those eggs. It was easy to park on a Sunday, and not crowded, just a nice perfect quiet brunch. Get the truffled scrambled eggs! read more

Lola - Truffled eggs - Mediterranean Near Me - Great Neck, New York

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Tasty and Amazing. Great spot for Mother's Day! They were so kind and updated our reservation from six to seven at the last minute. Great food. Love the brussel sprouts and fattosh! Also the Marrakech drink is great if you like a little tequila and spice kick. read more

Great unique Israeli food. Always busy so reservations are required. Great appetizers with hummus and things. Sad though the owner just passed away. read more

Lame wine list that should have concentrated more on the good Mediterranean vs Long Island and sub-par Pinot Grigio. Appetizers: Overpriced appetizers came out way too suspiciously fast which tells me they were plated well before we ordered them. Excellent hummus marred by greasy, rubbery chicken shawarma. Two small pieces of grilled octopus came in a fantastic cold sauce. Barely a couple of tablespoons of eggplant were in the grilled eggplant dish. Thin babaganoush lacked flavor. Rock hard falafel were the worst I've ever tasted. Great pita bread. Mains: again most came out suspiciously fast and were served lukewarm. Roasted chicken average. Tilapia and salmon. overcooked. The only thing special about the lamb special was finding meat in a dish that was basically chucks of fat. WARNING: almost everything is topped with red rings of fiery pepper which I personally like but on everything? Service: Stellar read more

We went to Lola's earlier this week to celebrate our friend's birthday. The service was very friendly and helpful, the wine pouring very generous (always a good thing) and the food was excellent. My three friends had Bronzino, which they loved. We all had several Mezzes, cauliflower (excellent), Israel Salad (good), beets (excellent) and lentils (ok). The star of the evening for me was the Foie Gras with date honey, pistachio and a schmear of squash. I can't get it out of my mind. It was sooo good. The flavors totally complemented each other. I was disappointed that they did not have french bread to go with it, but after a few bites I totally forgot about it. read more

Lola - Foie Gras with date honey and pistachios. Out of this world! - Mediterranean Near Me - Great Neck, New York

Food was phenomenal. Staff were great. Highly recommend. Cauliflower salad best I've had. read more

Was in town for work and decided to checked out Lola. So glad I did because it was the best meal I had while in town! We started with the hummus and ground lamb as an appetizer which was delicious! For my entree, I ordered the hanger steak. The steak was cooked perfectly and the mushrooms and potatoes were great. Definitely check this restaurant out if you are in town! read more

Lola - Hanger steak - Mediterranean Near Me - Great Neck, New York

Wow this restaurant blew me away.. starting from appetizers , extreme exquisite exotic foods , different creations of flavors mixed in ,,, from The octopus , chick pea fries, baked feta fondue out of this world. The entrees we tried were the Foie Gras aka (duck) melts in your mouth and so crispy ! The atmosphere is romantic very nice vibe .. the wait staff are so sweet and really make your dinner memorable ! For desert you must try the Turkish delight and chocolate desert you will not regret it , such a beautiful presentation and absolutely delicious ! I highly recommend this restaurant !!! read more

Love this restaurant! Salads, chicken, lamb kofta- everything was amazing. Great servers and nice ambiance. Been there many times and can't wait to go again! read more

This Mediterranean restaurant is incredible!!! The truffle hummus is so delicious I can't even tell you. I had the chicken schnitzel and OMG!!! It's awesome. Their mashed potatoes, hummus and other puréed food have a smooth creamy texture, I don't know how they do it!!! It's velvety. My son had the duck and he said it's the best he has ever had. The kitchen gave us a complementary couscous which was so nice. All the pita bread is free and they keep it coming. Our waitress was super friendly and checked on us often. The mushroom malawach is beyond!!! Ok now the desserts...all I can say is you have to have the baked Alaska period. We also tried the baklava cheesecake and boy oh boy is it good. It's worth the extra money. We will go back for sure. read more

This now my favorite Mediterranean restaurant.Came here during restaurant week and everything was absolutely perfect. From the mezze platter, to the duck lasagne (tried my moms lamb and that was amazing), to the raspberry labneh dessert, it was all amazing. Definitely will return! read more

Lola - mezze platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Great Neck, New York

Service = 5, Plate1 = 5, Plate2 = 4, Plate3 = 3, Plate4=0 -The foie gras was AMAZING. I love foie gras and this was charred perfectly. The salt on top gave it a little crunch. -The octopus was tender and sauce was flavorful ... wish there were more then 3 tentacles. - The cod "meatball" was a failed attempt to be different. The chunky tomato basil sauce with garlic purée was rich and yummy, but the fish balls tasted like tiny soggy falafels. - The duck breast was one of the WORST I had. It was like the chef's after thought. The breast was cold, tough, and tasteless. The flavor of the dish did not work. ----SKIP THE DUCK!! read more

The food tasted great. Entree sizes a little small but plated very thoughtfully. A bit on the expensive side. Lighting is low, saw customers put their phone flashlights on to read menu. read more

The place is a hidden gem in Long Island! I've been here twice with 2 groups of people and both times we were raving about the food for a few days after! The Baba Ganoush, Mushroom Hummus, Brussel Sprouts, Mushroom Pizza, Chicken Schnitzel, Lamb Kofta and the Baked Alaska were all so delicious that the chef will not fail to surprise you if you decide to try this this place out! read more

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Giving Lola's a 5! Love the location, vibe & food. Drinks were good too. Had a tequila mule...yum!!! It was restaurant week so we did the special menu. Our app was assorted hot & cold mezze dips such as hummus, tzatziki & eggplant with pita bread. Also, falafel & a beet salad. Main entree was salmon meatballs in a tomato sauce...delish! Might be a regular here. Cheers! read more

Lola - Mediterranean Near Me - Great Neck, New York

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Delicious dinner on Mother's Day Weekend! Started with the five Mezze dishes: Beets, Tzatziki, toasted cauliflower, whipped feta and baba ganoush. For dinner I had the chicken schnitzel and roasted Brussels sprouts. The food was fresh and amazing! read more

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