Food was pretty good in my opinion. Service was also good. Waiter was very nice. The restaurant…read moreis small in size so I couldn't say much about the ambience. I was there early afternoon so there were only few people there. But is pretty small in size, just the food was pretty good

Their new location is beautiful - lots of seating! The service was friendly and attentive. The FOOD…read more- chefs kiss! I traveled here from Westchester based on reviews. I hadn't been able to find a Pastilla to match the deliciousness of the ones I savored in Morocco - until now! We had the Pastilla with chicken, lamb shank with apricots and prunes as well as chicken Tangine! All were amazing and cooked to perfection.

Cafe Mogador has incredible food in both locations, obviously. But the Wythe location in…read moreWilliamsburg is a stand out! It's much more spacious and has indoor/outdoor seating. Great ambiance! This is my staple restaurant that I've been going to for years. It's about time I left a review. It's overdue! My favorite menu is their breakfast/brunch menu. I will continue to frequent this restaurant for good reason.

Cafe Mogador is one of those rare nyc gems that was super popular in the 2010s when they first…read moreopened and has somehow maintained that popularity over more than the decade plus since. I went back for a weekday lunch recently and the food and atmosphere both hold up fabulously, so it makes sense why they've remained a brunch mainstay at both their East Village and Williamsburg locations. I enjoy that they serve their hot moroccan tea in a glass as is traditional, so you can see all the fresh mint leaves in your cup. I had tea like this multiple times a day during my trip to Morocco a few years back so sipping on this here took me back in time. I ordered a short stack of their blueberry pancakes which were very fluffy and delicious. They're not the kind of pancake with crispy edges, which are my preferred kind of pancake but I still found them satisfying. The moroccan eggs, which are two poached eggs in spicy stewed tomatoes and served with zahar pita is a delight. The pita is very fluffy and the zahatar adds such a nice fragrant spice to the bread. They used to serve this with potatoes but now those come at an additional charge but are well worth getting. The Williamsburg location also has pretty good wifi and they let me work on my laptop through my brief stay there. Kitchen was speedy too.

Cute little restaurant in Great Neck. We had an aberrant experience- the restaurant was totally…read moreoverwhelmed for Mother's Day. The kitchen was really backed up, they served us at different times and then mixed up part of our order. It took them a while, but they did the right thing by giving us some spreads and comping us for the screwed up entree. Having said that, the staff were lovely and the food was amazing. The dips were great. The entrees were awesome. I had possibly the best shawarma ever. The shakshuka and falafel were excellent. If not for the miscues, this is a five star restaurant. Would happily give them another chance.

Went here this week as it was Kosher for Passover. It's a tight squeeze in the restaurants, tables…read morevery close together. Service was good. It is a little pricey for sure, but that said , the food was excellent ! My shawarma over arugula and cabbage was amazing! Was disappointed that during Passover they wouldn't put some matzah on the table. They would only give you matzah if you got an appetizer , which we really didn't want. Kinda thought that was cheap. Parking is on the street, with meters 25 cents for 1/2 an hour, not bad. After 6 you don't need to pay a meter.

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.

Lovely brunch food: the Moroccan eggs, halloumi eggs, and various mezzes (labne, baba ganoush, and…read morematbucha were all very good). The only reservation available the day before for a group of three was Saturday 10 AM, but I think we likely could've walked in later.

Chicken couscous that they have on Fridays was fabulous, along with the mint tea and falafel…read more Everyone was very kind.

Delicious food. I got the Chicken Kebab plate and it was so flavorful and tasty! I would definitely…read morerecommend! The service is good and the atmosphere is cute!

One of the best restaurants I've enjoyed! Great ambiance and service - the staff is great while the…read morefood is authentically delicious! Drinks were great but could need more of a kick, but nonetheless 5-star experience to which I look forward to coming would definitely come again!

Coming here was definitely worth it and I will absolutely come up whenever I can. Im so glad has…read moreopened, it is such a gem. Ambiance: one of the best in the city, especially on the Saturday when I came, it was truly magical. From the belly dancers, music, and the interior design that brings the Moroccan vibe to it. Ayah is an experience. Service: Everyone was charming and welcoming. I truly felt home, as they kept checking on us and making sure we were good. Food: well that was spot on, especially if you want discover new cuisine and feel what the Morooccan food is like, You wont be disappointed as Im definitely giving it my Moroccan stamp of approval. Honestly I cannot recall what I ate because we had multiple dishes, appetizer and such but Im encouraging you to try as many as you can. See you soon

For starters this has to be one of the most stunning restaurants I have been to in NYC. The details…read moreare impeccable and it is truly one of the best ambiances I have experienced here in a long time. From the live music to even the hand soap dispensers in the bathroom this place does not miss when it comes to the details in the ambiance. In regards to service, it truly could not have been better. The wine I had ordered was bad and our waiter could not have been more accommodating bringing me more glasses to try before finally settling on one which he then continued to refill throughout the dinner without my request. From the hostesses to the bathroom attendants to our waiter the service here is truly top tier. Now you may be wondering why the low rating if all of this was so great? Unfortunately the food here simply does not live up to the rest of the establishment. For my entree I had the Tuna Kefta, they weren't bad per se but they weren't anything great. The person I was dining with had the Avocado Salad and felt the same. Not bad but definetly not good. We were addiionally served bread alonside our meal wihch was rock hard and the desserts we were brought were virtually tasteless. I would love to recommend this place based on the ambiance and service but unfortunately I don't think I will be coming back to Ayah for anything besides drinks.

Food was made fresh to order. Not too long of a wait. The mint tea was so refreshing, I regret not…read moreordering another tea to go. So so good.

In one corner of the Essex Market is this vendor doing Moroccan cuisine. I thoroughly enjoyed their…read moreMerguez Sandwich that had a kick from the spicy lamb sausage, paired with some soucr pickles, creamy feta, and flavorful harissa seasoning. The pita it came in was fluffy with a good chew. Not much wrong to complain about except the service was somewhat slow and the servers could maybe smile a bit. Regardless, I plan to return to try more menu items.