Update: We went back almost immediately because we couldn't stop talking about the first meal, and…read moresomehow it was every bit as amazing. The lamb shank was absurdly tender, the baba ganoush was smoky and rich, and yes, the ezme, beets, and pita remain mandatory ordering. But what really sets this place apart is the heart behind it. On a hard night for our family, a simple unexpected dessert brought genuine comfort and a smile when we needed it most. They don't just feed your stomach here. They feed your soul. I would go to war for this restaurant. An absolute gem, genuinely some of the best food I've had in the area!! I don't write glowing reviews lightly, but this place absolutely earned one. From the moment the food hit the table, it was obvious this was something special. Every single thing we ordered, from the mezze sampler to the drinks to dessert, felt like the best version of itself it could possibly be. Not one weak note. Even the pita bread was memorable. Warm, soft, fresh, lightly charred, and worthy of praise in a meal FULL of standout dishes. The mezze sampler was EXTRAORDINARY. The beet and goat cheese was one of those bites that makes you stop mid-conversation. The goat cheese was fresh, creamy, rich, and perfectly balanced by roasted beets that were unbelievably sweet and luscious. Honestly, they were almost candy-like. I don't know what they did to prepare them, but they were incredible. The spicy vegetable dip, Esme, was bright, vibrant, and bursting with flavor. Fresh, zippy, and balanced with just enough heat. The eggplant dip was equally impressive, with a silky texture, subtle tartness, mellow tomato notes, and that gentle pleasant bitterness that makes eggplant so satisfying when it's done well. The hummus was ridiculously creamy and rich with tahini, giving it a deep nutty flavor that made it one of the best hummus dishes I've personally had. We also ordered the Turkish manti, and they were fantastic. Little handmade parcels topped with cool yogurt and warm spiced oil that brought everything together beautifully. We didn't even manage to take a picture because by that point we were so completely absorbed in the meal that all manners disappeared and we just devoured them immediately. No photo. No pause. Just instinct. That might be the strongest endorsement I can give. The mint lemonade was perfect for a warm day. Bright, refreshing, tart, cooling, and mint-forward without being overly sweet. It tasted clean, balanced, and incredibly refreshing. Dessert completely sealed the deal. The Turkish revani was unbelievably soft, soaked through with milk, and had that luscious almost tres leches quality that makes every bite melt away. The fresh berries and raspberry sauce gave it just enough brightness and acidity to balance the sweetness beautifully. I had a cup of black tea with it, and the combination of cake, berries, and tea was one of those simple little moments that feels kind of magical. The restaurant itself is beautiful. Tasteful decor, warm atmosphere, and thoughtful design that feels welcoming without trying too hard. The service was friendly, attentive, and genuine. More than anything, the whole place feels like a labor of love. What blows my mind most is that this restaurant has apparently been here for over two years, and we somehow only just discovered it. We were legitimately mad at ourselves thinking about how many meals we could have had here already. Now we're just trying to make up for lost time!! For roughly $80 for two before tip, the value was outstanding. At first glance, the menu might look a little upscale, but once the food arrives, it makes perfect sense. The quality more than justifies the price. I've had good Mediterranean food before. This is operating on a completely different level. Without question, this is some of the best Mediterranean food I've had anywhere in the area, and I can't wait to go back.

Another amazing restaurant in Hudson Valley. This was unassuming from the outside. The stores next…read moreto them are either empty or closed and the location, it's next to the Home depot, that when you park in front of the place, you feel like you're the only one eating there.. not a good first impression for a good restaurant. We went for dinner at 6 pm on a Saturday, we thought we were the only ones there, again because of the empty parking lot. There were a few people already seated. We didn't have any reservations, and I thought - Why would we? We started with the appetizers, babaganoush and calamari. Both were good. My wife and I had the mixed platter for two. All the meats were tasty, seasoned well and weren't dry. For dessert, I tried the affogato, espresso over ice cream and that hit the spot. Overall, we were impressed. People did start coming in after 6 so it's best to reserve a table especially if you have more than 4 in your party. The don't serve liquor so it's BYOB!! For some, that might be the important thing to note .

The food here is top notch, service is great. Very attentive and they make you feel like family…read more Let's talk about the desserts: they have great selection but the star of the show is the Tres Leches cake- amazing!!!!!!! The cake is everything you ever want in a tres leches, creamy, gooey, sweet and well balanced. We had it every day this past weekend. Go grab some before I eat them all

The owners were friendly and attentive. The ambiance was clam, cozy and clean. I ordered the,…read more"Cuatro Golpes". This is Mangu, (mashed plantains), fried eggs, queso frito, (similar to fried cheese curds), pickled red onions and fried Dominican salami. This dish was under par! The Mangu tasted mostly like margarine, (oily) not buttery. They served it with 1 fried egg which normally is served with 2 to 3 eggs. The salami consisted of 2 pieces so thin that they fit in between the slots of the fork prongs. The fried cheese was descent but the portion like wise was small. It was 1 piece of cheese cut in half. Similarly, the portion of the pickled onions was small. Around 3 to 5 small rings of onion.

Another hot Sunday so we gave the Wild fire reservation, at 4 and off we went. So glad we started…read moreas soon as they opened, so we got in and ordered. My wife had the pulled pork quesadilla and the beef short ribs. I had the hanger steak and I have to say it was delicious. The room and service was excellent by Alex , our food came out quick just as we were sipping our wine. But as always the room started to see others who got the same idea as we did by going early! The friendliness and the attention to detail made our meal very enjoyable! A great Sunday spot

Strawberry margarita with sugar rim-AMAZING! CREMBRULE-omgoodness it has philio around itread more

Walk in to Friendly and loose vibe. Wonderful woman with a friendly smile welcomes you in. More…read morethan eager to answer any and all questions. Small direct (keep it simple stupid) menu. My son- Taglatelle+Cream sauce. I-Lumache all a Vodka. Both with Chicken Cutlet, side of Meatballs, bread. PPP of life. PEOPLE= Friendly,eager to please,helpful,genuine. PROCEDURE=Simple,straightforward,easy. PRODUCT=Handmade everything! Balanced,seasoned, perfect all around and will return!!!

We were visiting Newburgh to check out a pasta shop we saw on Instagram, and the owner there gave…read moreus the best tip: head down to Dina's Italian Cafeteria to try their fresh pasta for lunch first. We are so glad we listened! You can definitely tell the pasta is made fresh in-house. We ordered the Pasta with Meat Sauce and the Meatball Parmesan Hero. The sauce was incredible--rich and perfectly seasoned--and the meatballs were some of the tastiest we've had in a while. The setup is a casual, order-at-the-counter style. It's a pretty large space with a handful of tables on one side and even a pool table on the other, giving it a relaxed, unpretentious vibe. Once you order, they bring the food out to your table. The food was so excellent that we headed straight back to the pasta shop afterward to buy fresh pasta to cook at home later in the week. If you're in Newburgh and want an authentic, fresh Italian lunch, this is the spot. We will definitely be back next time we're in town!

Just in town for the holidays and stopped by here for a bite. We missed out on the lemon chicken…read moresoup! Sold out for the day and you could tell by the sincerity of the server we missed out on a good one. The food was good and 0 leftovers. Service was friendly and quick. It's a small spot with an intimate feel as they only had a few tables inside. We found one in the middle of 2 or 3 space heaters so that worked out. Worth a stop if you're in this neck and need a bite.

No sure if this place is under new ownership, but quality has definitely gone down. less than half…read moreof the meat in my gyro than i used to get. pita not warmed up so now u have warm ( not hot) meat on a cold pita. this is disappointing because its hard to find a good gyro place. its used to be stuffed to the top with meat and veggies and fries now its like basically like eating all bread. hopefully quality of the food goes back to what it was.

This is a super pleasant spot with great service! I love the veggie magic sandwich and look…read moreforward to returning.

Stopped by to grab a bite to eat. Got the Veggie Magic and Burrata sandwich. Both were very good…read moreespecially for vegetarian options. Just would of liked slightly nore veggies, like arugula, but overall pretty good. For the sandwiches you have the choice of Ciabatta, Focaccia, or sourdough. Really nice indoor seating. Comfortable chairs. Offers a wide range of beverages quite a few seeming to be alcoholic including wine. Staf seemed friendly enough as well. They seemed to have switches their hours to Monday to Fridays and are no longer open on weekends.

I love this place. We always come when we're in the Catskills. Great Greek food, very generous…read moreportions, friendly staff, cute decor. Such a gem!

This is a fine restaurant that provides consistency, excellent service and excellent fresh food…read more The only drawbacks are due to the popularly of this restaurant. One has to get there quite early for dinner to have any chance of getting in. I'm also quite disappointed that they won't delinate the orders for a table. For example my order and my wife's order can't be separated from my sister and brother in law's order despite the two orders being quite different in price. This is a new policy that hopefully won't lead to a drop off in popularly. This HAS happened with some other restaurants. Recommended

The food was really nice, the bread was warm and delicious, and everything was fresh and full of…read moreflavor. The service was friendly and attentive, and the atmosphere made the experience even better. 100% recommended -- I'll definitely come back!

Came here with a friend for dinner, the girl behind the counter was very friendly and polite and…read moreexplained the menu and and questions plus with her own suggestions so great service for sure here. So I ordered the chicken fajitas, my order was ready in a timely matter. The chicken was cooked just right, still moist and fork tender, plus seasoned lightly and not overly salty. Rice was fluffy and cooked though, beans were alright, veggies were fork tender as well and fresh, salsa tasted homemade and fresh. Only thing I wanted more was another tortilla since three was not enough for all on the plate. Overall good place and great food