Amazing food, and the most gracious service! My waiter was the owner of the restaurant, and you…read morecould tell! His passion for the menu was very clear. Their lunch special is an unbelievable good value for the neighborhood - so much food and every bite a delight! Vegetarian options plentiful and given every bit the same care and attention as the rest of the menu, which is always nice. Thank you!

A couple Saturdays ago when the weather was perfect, we wanted a Central Park + brunch kind of…read moremorning and stopped in here. We were walk-ins and got seated right away. Their windows open out to the street, so we were sitting right by it and honestly the best part, just soaking in the weather. We ordered the baba ganoush with pita and the Turkish eggs (6/10). I'm pretty particular about my eggs and these were watery and lacked flavor. We almost never leave food behind but this time we did. The service is incredible and staff was so kind. Maybe their dinner menu is better but I wouldn't recommend coming here for brunch.

First impressions: the space is cozy and tastefully decorated, with decor that feels authentic at…read morefirst glance. The host was attentive, and we were seated right away--always a good start. I was a little surprised when the server handed us the menus and we opened the front flap to discover... tablets. That said, I actually appreciated the photos of each menu item--it made ordering easier and faster. Now, the food. Hands down, this was the best Mediterranean food I've had in the U.S. We ordered the chicken shawarma tacos and a side of falafel. The falafel was soft on the inside (not dry at all) and crispy on the outside, sitting in a bed of the smoothest tahini cream I've ever tasted--and I don't even like tahini. The chicken was incredibly flavorful, and every bite actually had chicken. No skimping on the protein here. The pita pocket was small but soft and fresh, not dry. Best part: the chicken taco came with small sides of hummus, baba ganoush, creamed tahini, and finely chopped tomatoes and cucumbers. Boom. Every single element was delicious. One downside: there's only one restroom, it's small, and while it's tastefully decorated, it could have used a bit more attention. Would I go back? 100% yes. I honestly wish I could teleport this place back home with me so I could become a regular.

My boyfriend and I came and we got the Mezze Trio and a Shawarma Wrap…read more The waitress was really nice and took great care of us. The hot apple cider was amazing. We tired it both with and without wine. I also love the little leaves in the vases.

Soom Soom is genuinely a perfect restaurant. I am amazed at their offerings, especially the…read moreeggplant and cauliflower shawarma. Service is always great, and the entrees are reasonably priced. I adore the cauliflower pita, and it gets loaded with every yummy topping you can think of! The perfect mix of flavors, including a little spice. The space itself is small, with just a few tables inside to each (and a couple outside as well). I highly recommended Soom Soom for everyone - there will be something for you! My new go-to lunch spot on the UES!

I ate at Soom Soom two days in a row ordering the cauliflower pita day 1 and the falafel pita the…read morenext day, I didn't make it back for day three to try the eggplant pita. Both pitas were good, filling, and as others have mentioned, I also forgot to ask for sauces they offer only if asked, which might have taken the pita from a 4 to a 5 (unlikely). Solid spot for lunch and it gets busy, so get there a bit early to avoid the line and the rush when assembling your order.

Beautiful restaurant with illuminated marble throughout including the tables and walls. Somebody…read morespent a lot of money to decorate this restaurant. What is a little unusual for a place this beautiful is they have TVs along the walls. This night guests were enjoying the World Cup. They also have outside seating. The food was very good to excellent. We enjoyed the octopus, hummus, tuna avacado, and the fried zucchini. The wine served by the glass or bottle was tasty and everybody enjoyed their main courses, including Lamb, short ribs, & chicken kabob. Service was good until the restaurant got busy and then our waitress disappeared for a bit. Bookmarked!

one star for the food, the avocado feta dip specifically was amazing…read more as for the rest of the service, it was beyond terrible. we had a 6:45 reservation and were seated by 6:49 pm. the hostess did not even give us water for the table for 25-30 minutes when we were finally able to get her attention after trying multiple times to speak to our waitress who ignored us. when we asked to place an order for drinks, the hostess told us she would send the waitress over but it took another 20 minutes until someone who I assume was the manager approached and took our drink orders, which he told us would be on the house. within 5 minutes, two of our drinks arrived but one was still missing. it did not get served for 20-25 minutes after the other two drinks came and the ice was mostly melted at that point. all in all, we did not even place our orders until 7:38 pm, nearly an hour after sitting. in between, we finally were able to get the waitress to stop at our table where we put in some appetizers and other meal orders. highly recommend if you find yourself in this restaurant to order the tzatziki and the avocado feta dip. we also had the spicy feta but it was a but too spicy for me personally (still good though) and the pita was great. our order mostly came out except for the sushi roll which was strange since the rest of the order was pasta/hot dishes. we had to follow up for the sushi roll which was eventually delivered a bit after we asked about it. my biggest issue was when I asked the server if I could place an order for a tommy's margarita which is a known type of cocktail and made a specific way. the waitress said she was unfamiliar and brought the bartender out to ask who was immediately rude to me with quite an attitude. she began to explain to me that tommy's margaritas are the same as any type of margarita which I know not to be true from many other establishments (and even a basic google search will show). I did not appreciate the way she spoke to me and the attitude I received to the point my friends and I were in shock and after paying left most of our last drinks on the table because we had had such a poor experience at this restaurant. I understand it was one of the first nice days here in NYC and there were a lot of people sitting outside. I cannot believe that we did not even speak to our waitress until over an hour after sitting down. typically you at least stop by the table quickly to apologize and get a drink order. while I can be accommodating to the fact that the waitress said she was new, and she was apologetic as well as the manager's offer to comp one round of drinks, I am not understanding of the bartender's approach to argue with me about how a drink is made. cannot recommend going here until they get better service.

Delicious!! I was here for lunch, end of February 2026. We…read morewere a table of 8 people. Food and service were excellent. I definitely recommend enjoying a meal here. Located on First Avenue, between 61-62nd Streets. In warm weather, there are a few small outdoor tables. We have several appetizers for the table. We enjoyed the fresh, beautiful salad. Several of my colleagues were very impressed with the olive oil on the salad. I just know that all the food I ate was delicious. LOL ABOUT THAT SALAD--the beautiful red tomatoes, cut in quarter chunks were delicious. The round, thin slices of cucumber with a yummy dressing were great. I tasted a bit of sweetness at first bite with the cucumber slices . My faves were the tomatoes and cucumbers in the salad, there was also fresh red onion, green pepper, possibly red pepper too. Overall, a delicious salad, served feta cheese triangles. Other appetizers we enjoyed were: Spinach pie, fresh warm Pita triangles with delicious dips, a round, deep fried feta cheese ...if you can imagine an egg roll, but with feta cheese inside, and a honey sauce. my entrée was absolutely delicious. It was the Koftedes Plate, featuring delicious lamb/beef patties, juicy and delicious. As far as I was concerned, my flavor on these was totally lamb. Absolutely delicious. Also on the plate: mixed greens, red pepper delicious tzatziki sauce in a small dipping cup-perfect size. And a yummy rice portion-loved it! The lamb patties were on top of the warm pita. I loved this.!! It was flavorful, juicy, and delicious. Many of my colleagues ordered the chicken kebabs and they loved it. The plates also had mixed greens and a sauce. And one person had the dorado fish which she said was delicious; a small size portion size but delicious. I missed seeing the fish, I was busy eating the yummy food in front of us. Sorry, I didn't photo the fish. I look forward to coming back. I might even have the same thing again! It was so good. Service was excellent, friendly, fun and professional and patient. Atmosphere in the restaurant was lovely. Unisex rest room was clean, and small. On the street, You'll see flowers surrounding the front windows and entrance. And, in nice weather, there are usually a few small tables outside. Sea Salt Restaurant is located on First Avenue between E. 61st St. and E. 62nd St. It is across the street from Rodney's, formally called Rodney Dangerfield's club. Half a block away you will see the orange sign of Home Depot. And about a block and a half away, you will see Trader Joe's located under the 59th St., Bridge. So if you need a reason to come to FIRST AVENUE..., you have Trader Joe's and Home Depot waiting for you, and Rodney's too, and a nearby Starbucks. See my photos of the February 2026 menu and some of the food we all enjoyed. I recommend this restaurant. They do serve alcohol. We did not partake in alcoholic beverages. Soda by the can was enjoyed.

Cute spot on the UES. We came here for brunch and it was not too crowded on a Saturday afternoon…read more The interior was stunning and thoughtfully decorated. We ordered the pancakes, burger, and lamb kebab wrap. The wrap was tasty and packed with colorful veggies. The burger was cooked well and the patty was juicy. My boyfriend asked for everything on the side, so just a heads up that the burger does not normally come like it does in the picture. The pancakes were decent, not bad, but nothing especially memorable.

We've visited Adria as a couple and with family members several times. Yesterday, my wife and I…read morebrought our 18 month old for an early Mother's Day dinner. Dining with a high energy toddler is by no means a simple feat. That said, Luciano and his team did a wonderful job. They were able to accommodate every ask, were incredibly friendly towards our little one, and killed it on the cocktails and food. Some of you might not wish to be around children while out for dinner. Sorry, as parents, we're doing our best! Like many of you reading, I'd prefer to not have dinner at 4:30pm, but the service and quality of food made up for our early reservation. 5/5, as it's been every time we've visited Adria.

What an absolute gem of a restaurant, I'm so happy we came across Adria, it was one of my favorite…read moremeals we had in the city. The ambiance, service, experience, and food all coupled together to make a really nice time! We didn't have a reservation but luckily (and shockingly) there was plenty of room. We opted to sit outside on the patio as it was a lovely evening, and the inside was a little on the fancier/nicer side for our vibe and how we were dressed that night. Three of us ordered a bunch of stuff to share. We told our server what we were getting and he offered to bring the meal out as courses, which made it a really nice elongated dining experience, great since we were catching up and chatting a lot. The meal started out with bread, it came with 3 different kinds, and while all were good, the focaccia was fantastic. We ended up asking for more of that to enjoy with the meal. Next up was the Grilled Octopus, it was cooked slightly past its prime, but the flavor was great, as were the potatoes it was served with. Our next course was pasta, we got the Truffle mushroom fettuccine and Ziti Alla Genovese. The truffle wasn't too overpowering, and there were plenty of mushrooms so this dish was a big hit. The Ziti Alla Genovese though, that was perfection. I loved this dish so much, it was one of my favorite things I had in the city. Our final course was Orata Acqua Pazza, a pan seared filet with clams. The cook on the fish was perfect, the skin nice and crispy, and the fish delicate and flaky. Weeks after eating it my boyfriend and I were still talking about it. They had a good wine list, lots of Italian and some French options as well. Wines ranged from $50-100+ per bottle, good variety in the prices. I can't believe they don't have more reviews, it is a fabulous spot.

Insanely delicious meal, and great for a larger group to share. Each individual entree is pricier,…read morebut justified by portion size for sharing! Super flavorful, and loved the free pita and sauces.

Really liked this spot for a Valentine's and a birthday party we had missed in February with my…read morepartner. Everything was nice, including the decor. The Persian lamb kabab, Sulton Kabab and Zereski rice were delicious and we will be back in the near future

Everytime I go to Tinos the food is lick the plate good. I especially recommend the pita and…read morehummus type dips, phenomenal. I also love the shrimp and seafood orzo. I have never been disappointed here, the food is obviously prepared with care. They also are generous with extra bread and sometimes even a dessert which are handmade by the Mrs!

Great place for Greek seafood. Favorite dishes were the grilled shrimp, the orzo, and the surprise…read morefavorite was the Greek sausage served on a bed of salad. The branzino and crab looked and smelled amazing on the other tables but unfortunately my partner does not eat these items. The fried calamari was good too but this is a dish you can get anywhere. Only complaints are that this place is a bit over crowded and that the portion sizes are a bit small. Dessert was complimentary, it was a flakey pastry served with custard. We were too full at this point to enjoy it. Will definitely come back again!

Hi! Stopped into the UES' Lava Shawarma for the second time, and everything was - once again -…read moreexcellent. The two young men who work behind the counter there (at least in the early evening hours) were friendly, polite, professional and hardworking. The environment is welcoming, and the food is so yummy. Both times I've been there, I ordered the falafel wrap. It was super delicious -- and full of fiber and protein, without feeling heavy on my tummy; I might just become a more regular customer, even though I'm trying to be mindful about my food budget these days. : ) (Their pricing is affordable to most, I simply mean that as a general comment.) Thank you for taking such good care of me, gentlemen! Stay warm and well-fed, Kat PS The only thing I'd humbly suggest, if I may, would be to put out a few containers of olive oil for customers -- to drizzle on their falafel goodness.

Small restaurant with a couple tables inside that would be good for a small group of 1-4 people…read more Mostly takeout. We ordered 2 lamb & beef wraps with an order of tater tots. The wraps were incredible!! The presentation was great and came with tahini and hot sauce on the side. The meat was soo juicy and had a ton of flavor. Tater tots were extra crispy. Everything was seasoned well. Service was friendly and offered some complementary spiced tea. Very quick. Wish we could take this place home with us.

Such an amazing place for a quick bite at lunch time!…read more My wife works at MSK and I work from home nearby, so we always meet here for lunch. She always gets a falafel wrap, "their way", and I always get the beef shawarma rice bowl with extra garlic dip. The food is ok. It doesn't blow you away, but it is authentic Lebanese. That being said, I don't even care what the food tastes like because the servers are SO nice! When I bring my kids, they always leave with some free french fries. If I show up after the lunch rush, the owner is always around and asks me how I'm doing. When I get up after eating and start cleaning my table, the owner always just shows up behind me and amicably tells me to leave, and he will clean the table himself. You will always be greeted with a smile here, treated respectfully, and leave well-nourished. I wish nothing but success for this place!

In Tony Soprano's voice, "ten outta ten!". Does he ever say that in the show? Probably not…read more Food so good I forgot to take a picture of the beauty I ordered. Made my tummy and heart full.