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I ended up seeing this restaurant driving past and I wanted something different & decided to stop…read morein. The place had a bunch of seating available. Felt like the menu was a bit extensive they had way more offerings than I thought. And the service was pretty quick after I placed my order. I went with a Gyro and it came with a side salad. The meal was very filling and I ended up going back to the spot within the same week. On my next trip to this area will definitely be checking it out.

I came here for lunch, yesterday and it was delicious. I ordered ahead of time and when we came it…read morewas ready. The food was quite delicious; we ordered the pork gyro platter which was well cooked and seasoned. The French fries were fresh and crispy. The pita was also good and the sauces were a good add on. The owner is really nice his name was Bill and he was the one who served us and took our order. I would definitely come back and I recommend it.

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I really enjoy going to Dubronvick. The food is so well-presented. Everything is fresh. The service…read moreis fantastic. The staff is very polite and knowledgeable of every dish. I usually order the grilled octopus appetizer and it is always perfectly grilled on the outside and tender and moist on the inside. The salads are excellent too! And the bread and the olive oil!!! I could go on and on. The fish soup is flavorful. And the desserts are scrumptious. Try the triple treat- prepared to perfection! I never had a bad experience at Dubrovnick.

Excellent Croatian food. Highly recommend - seafood and…read moresafron pasta. Pasta was so good. Recommend - cuttlefish risotto Friendly staff. A decent number of tables and can probably handle groups up to 12 at 1 table. Also has bar seating. We walked in early dinner but probably need reservations most of the time.

Interior

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Tasty Croatian Dopplebock

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Been coming here for a few years, this is the most consistently impressive…read moreItalian/Mediterranean/American fusion restaurant in town. It shares similar dishes with many restaurants in the area, but everything is done better here. Shocking that they don't have a 5 star yelp review.

Nice ambience, service and decent food. Nothing out of the ordinary and expected steep prices in…read moreGreenwich. It was however nice to have a large variety of options to choose from. No complaints but an average restaurant with steep prices.

Lemon Meringue Pie

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Mezze Penne Pasta

Esy's Kafe

4.4(23 reviews)

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The food is delicious. The service is excellent. Try the soups and sandwiches along with their…read moredinner menu consisting of pasta, chicken, meatloaf and mixed vegetables.

delicious!! the food was very tasty and the people were very nice!! the guy even told me and my…read morefriend about their student discount! it was reasonable and delicious! the place was very clean and organized and i would 100% come back!

Esys store front

Stuffed chicken & mushroom pasta

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Cozy set up

1881 Kitchen Table

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Food was excellent. Really innovative cooking the lamb sausage was outstanding. I would definitely…read morego back.

Amazing food, the steaks are worth a visit. Very beautiful ambiance, gives city vibes.read more

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Beef cigars

Cka Ka Qellu

Really enjoyed the ambiance at our team's first visit to Cka Ka Qellu. It's a well-hidden gem,…read morefilled with historical artifacts and authentic music/dishes. Definitely appreciate the staff recommendations on portion sizes, plates to share for the table, and wine pairings. We enjoyed a little bit of everything: dips/salads, traditional grilled meats, roasted vegetables. It's hard to imagine not being able to find something for any type of diet/preference. Would come back again for sure, as they have an extensive list of options to try. Great spot within walking distance of downtown Stamford hotels.

Unfortunately received discriminatory treatment due to race. When we came in, all the waiters stood…read morein the back staring. Finally one gave us a look as if to say choose a seat, whatever. Meanwhile some white diners came in, and they hurriedly ushered them smiling to a table. Didn't give us menus (but gave menus to all diners that came in after us) until I flagged someone down for them. I watched them give complimentary bread and sauce to every other table except ours. I had to interrupt one waiter to ask about it and he shrugged me off, not even stopping to look at me, and muttered he'd get it. He got us bread but not the sauce, I had to ask him if it comes with the bread he said no. Later I asked another diner if it was complimentary, he said yes. It's unbelievable, we spent more than 100$ here to be treated like beggars. I would suggest any POC stay away; we were made to feel incredibly unwelcome and uncomfortable. On the other hand, the food was barely mid. The veal was so tough it was like eating rubber. In the end we couldn't finish it because it just wasn't good. I am not even sure if perhaps on purpose they gave us expired food because afterwards my friend and I both got upset stomachs. If you must be in Stamford you should take your business elsewhere, perhaps dont support a racist establishment.

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Love it here! I've…read morebeen here for lunch, dinner, happy hour - everything I've had here has been so good! I've sat outside and inside on the second level. I love the ambiance here and the decor. It's classy and formal. The food and dessert is delicious and flavorful. I love their fish, lemon drinks, and desserts here. I can't wait to come back here and try more of their dishes.

I LOVE Greek food, so when I say this was supposed to be an easy win, I mean it. Greek food is…read moreeasily in my top two cuisines. When I checked into my hotel, all three people at the front desk recommended the restaurant across the street. But me being me, I went with and my love for Greek food. I wish I would've listened. ‍ Everything on the menu sounded amazing... but of course it did. It's Greek! The waiter suggested the octopus and told me it was a large portion, so I should start with just one. Fine, I took his advice. I also wanted a Greek salad because, in my opinion, every meal needs a salad. Well... he took matters into his own hands and only put in the octopus. It arrived with a bang, beautiful presentation, looked absolutely delicious. Unfortunately, my taste buds didn't agree with the looks. It was just okay. About 20 minutes later, after noticing I wasn't really eating much of it, he came over and asked if I wanted him to put in the salad. Ummm... yes!!! That's what I ordered it!!! And I then asked him to add grilled shrimp too. He seemed a little irritated, which I honestly didn't understand. Listen, if I'm telling you I want to try multiple things, LET ME. Don't stop me from ordering what I want and then make me feel like I have to beg for the next dish. The Greek salad finally arrived... and it was also pretty meh. Where was the olive oil, lemon and oregano? Sometimes the basics really are the best. So, the verdict? Beautiful presentation, lots of potential, but the food just didn't live up to my expectations. And ironically, the best thing I ordered was the wine. I wish the service would have and up for the lack of food, but that was pretty annoying as well ! Maybe I should've listened to the three people at the front desk.

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Grilled Salmon Tomato Spinach Risotto

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Ekmek Kataif

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Hospitality is a lot about how you treat your customers. Its the energy, the manners, the vibe, the…read morehuman connection. Sad to say, after being loyal customers, this place turned us off tonight permanently. I placed a large anniversary dinner order by phone, including tahdig ($12). During the call, I specifically asked if the rice came with tomato and onion and was told no it comes with the tahdig that I ordered. So yes it comes with the order. I was also asked whether I wanted the gheymeh on top or on the side of the tahdig. I chose on the side. When I got home, the order didn't match what was discussed: The tahdig wasn't traditional rice tahdig like me or my wife have had countless times. It was more like this brownish, sheet-like, crumble with a few flecks of rice on the crumble, but not crispy. Not Persian tahdig. The gheymeh was missing entirely, despite being discussed on the call. The tomato and onion that I was told were included were not there. The fesenjan had only a few pieces of chicken. The ghormeh sabzi was okay, but pretty underwhelming in flavor. I called politely to clarify about the missing tahdig (for next time) and was told someone would call me back. No one did. When I called again an hour later, the same person who took my original order responded in a dismissive and accusatory tone, unilaterally escalating her tone and voice immediately, almost angrily accusing me of daring to call, and told me that the tahdig does not come with gheymeh, and tomato and onion aren't included either. (This is the opposite of what I was told when ordering). She repeatedly interrupted me, talking over me, instead of listening or trying to resolve the issue. We've been coming here since moving from Southern California a few years ago, whenever we felt homesick and wanted some Persian food. The food has always been....OK....nothing like Persian restaurants in Toronto or Southern California, but we continued ordering out of nostalgia and lack of other options. However, this experience today, incorrect information, missing items, no follow-up, and then, the way the situation was handled was our final turn off. Disappointing, especially for what was meant to be a special occasion. We won't be returning, nor will our visiting Persian family or friends.

I've been here a few times. And I love everything here!…read more I love the appetizers, entrees, drinks, desserts, etc.! The ambiance here and the service is amazing too. I highly recommend the bread, the dipping sauces, the chicken, vegetables, and dessert! I can't wait to come back here again soon and try more of their food options. Everything I tried was delicious and very fresh.

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Jooje kabab bone in, incredible! Best Persian food in US, from LA to Atlanta to New York

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Great selection of wine.

Atlantis Mediterranean Grill House

4.8(62 reviews)

15.7 mi

Three women, after having to leave the beach too early before the thunderstorms came, wanted a…read morelovely dinner after we got back up to Bergen County. One had eaten and taken out from here before and liked it, so we called, didn't need a reservation, off we went. At about 5:15, give or take, we were the first patrons there. It's a lovely large space, warmly decorated with tables and some banquettes. We chose a 4-top kind of right in the center! Comfy chairs, btw. The menu isn't strictly Greek or Lebanese or Turkish, kind of a combo of good choices from those cuisines. We started with an appetizer called Tinos Artichoke. Very interesting, served with small warm fresh wedges of pita plus a cup of deliciously seasoned pita chips. It's a dip of mashed artichokes with Greek yogurt, sun dried tomatoes, parsley, garlic, feta. S tasty! It's a great portion to share among several people. My friends each ordered the chicken soup with vegetables for appetizers. Quite a nice sized bowl for the price; I love avgolemono, if that's what it was (I didn't taste it), just didn't feel like having soup. They both liked it very much and then they were pretty full! I ordered two appetizers for my meal - Symi Shrimp and Grilled Halloumi. Excellent choices, and they worked really well together as a meal! The 2 slabs of perfectly cooked halloumi are served on a bed of romaine lettuce and some threads of carrot. The shrimp are small, very lightly breaded and deliciously seasoned; menu says garlic, lemon, but they were reddish so I suspect maybe paprika as well or cayenne + paprika (not hot but not bland), shredded feta sprinkled liberally on top. I'm a big eater, but after the appetizer I wasn't able to finish my meal; today I reheated in the toaster oven for a lunch treat! One friend had just the Symi shrimp as her meal; the soup had filled her up and she also took some home. Our other friend had the chicken shish. This came as a really well-balanced plate, with plenty of cubes of chicken, rice, and veggies. We ALL had to-go bags! Appetizer portions, just based on the appetizers we were served, are ample for sharing. Didn't stay for dessert, as I had a train to catch back into the City. When I'm out in Bergen County again, I'll think about coming back. If you live in the area, GO, It's very good and not exorbitantly priced.

Atlantis is still my favorite restaurant. Cozy atmosphere, friendly service, fresh tasty food, BYOB…read more(my favorite four letters), no credit card fee. I leave happy every time. Tino's Artichoke is a tasty start - an artichoke dip with feta and sun-dried tomatoes served with pita chips. We'll usually get the mixed grill (but subbing lamb in for the beef, way more flavor). Or, a mix of grilled octopus, grilled calamari and a salad. Everything is very flavorful and goes great with the pita bread. Our calamari was a little chewy this last visit, which surprised me. It's never like that. Octopus is always tender and comes with tasty charred onions, peppers, caperberries. Other delicious dishes here - chicken shish, the steak, gyro, grilled shrimp, lamb shish. Lately they've been decorating tables with fresh flowers - nice touch and complements the candles.

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Tino's artichoke

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Front exterior

Elia Taverna

3.9(306 reviews)

2.6 mi

I love the octopus been going once a week since I found this place the lamp chops are great and I…read morelove the spinach.

Very good service and atmosphere. it was cozy there and the staff is attentive…read more however the kitchen staff is not attentive. they overly salted every single dish and sodium levels were ridiculous that we couldn't finish our meals. if you have medical issues with sodium do not go here we got dips gyro orzo and all full of salt like damn

Dining area from the back

Shrimp pita sandwich...get the tzatziki on the side. It's everywhere

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Tasty but very messy

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Alp O.

Elite 24

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5550

2 years ago

We had a great experience at Turquoise Restaurant! The ambiance was okay--nothing extraordinary, but it was nice that the restaurant wasn't too busy during our visit, making for a relaxing meal. The service started on a high note with a complimentary hot pita bread and black olives, which were a nice touch. For appetizers, we tried the spicy ezme (a delicious mix of finely chopped tomatoes, onions, parsley, walnuts, and olive oil) that was bursting with flavor. The cheese rolls (puff pastry) were light and satisfying, while the hot shrimp appetizer, served with a saffron and creamy sauce, was rich and perfectly cooked. For our entrée, we chose the mixed grill platter, which had a variety of meats and offered a little bit of everything--a great choice for someone wanting to try a bit of it all. We ended our meal with Turkish tea, a perfect finish to a lovely dinner. Overall, the food was fantastic, and the experience was enjoyable. A little more ambiance or excitement in the atmosphere would've made it a perfect 5 stars, but we'll definitely be back to enjoy more of their amazing dishes! read more

Kiki N.

14 years ago

Let me preface by saying that I am Eastern European, so I know my Turkish food quite well. I had been to Turquiose 3 or 4 times back in 2010 and LOVED it. The food was perfect. We'd go on Saturdays and watch the beautiful belly dancer perform. Went again last week for the first time in over 2 years and was greatly disappointed. The food was extremely dry. Seemed like it had been sitting there since God knows when, then re-heated and put on a plate. I had raved about the place, so you can imagine how silly I felt once the food came. My dinner date was disappointed, and I was embarrassed. I'm assuming the same chef is no longer working there. The sweet young man who was our table runner was amazing though. I think I'll try a new place for my Turkish fix =/ read more

Becky G.

11 years ago

Great local spot and worth a trip for other Westchester residents. The food is fresh and super delicious - we were there for lunch and ordered the chicken sandwich and spinach primavera, a super tasty vegetarian dish with spinach, feta, and sweet onions. We were served warm fresh pitas and olives. The decor is authentic and tasteful, not wow worthy but for the suburbs pretty good. They have two great lounge seating areas for drinks. We went there in the winter but have been told they also have nice outdoor seating. The service was great; our waiter was attentive, but not overly so and the owner came out to introduce himself and make sure we enjoyed the meal. We will definitely go back. If you live in the area, you should check this place out. read more

Cindy K.

6 years ago

Turquoise is my favorite restaurant in all of Larchmont. The falafel is seriously the best falafel I've ever had and they make it so easy for me to eat delicious and healthy as a gluten free vegan. The owner John is also extremely nice and friendly and their selection of red wine is awesome! read more

Defji H.

11 years ago

I had the grilled kufte with rice and salad today. It was absolutely perfect. The lamb was cooked to a perfect medium with just the right amount of spices. Fresh and bright flavors. If I wasn't on my lunch hour I would have had seconds. read more

Jane G.

330

10 years ago

Great food. I'm obsessed with the hummus - so fresh! Always had great service here and it's a regular favorite for lunch and dinner! read more

J R.

8 years ago

Love the ambience, the lighting and of course the food. I have been to Turquoise many times and the quality is consistently high.

Alex S.

11 years ago

All the food is wonderful and fresh. I love all the fish. Better half loves the mixed grill.

Capt S.

15 years ago

This place is great. Good food, good service and nice outdoor seating for the summer. read more

Ellie M.

7 years ago

Food was delicious. The service was great. Overall, great experience. We will return.

Vivian S.

8 years ago

I absolutely love it!! Very professional and clean service

Baran K.

8 years ago

best food at city.l recommend doner and hot meze plate

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