Village Cafe

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I absolutely loved this café! I was visiting town and discovered it because it was conveniently…read morelocated near my hotel, and I'm so glad I stopped in. The space is intimate and inviting, with warm décor that makes you want to linger. There are both indoor and outdoor seating options, plus a charming open-air courtyard in the back that adds to the atmosphere. We enjoyed a few cocktails, some delicious food, and dessert, and everything was wonderful. It was the perfect spot to relax after a day of exploring. If I'm ever back in town, I'll definitely be returning. A lovely little gem that I'd happily recommend!

Interior just past the bar

Homemade Merguez Sausage Couscous

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Mint Ice Tea

Miriam

4.0(1.3k reviews)

5.0 mi•Park Slope

Soooo good…read more Mediterranean breakfast hit the spot. Sat outside with the dog. Service was good.

Miriam has always been great, we've been coming here for 4 years, but they keep changing the menu…read more Every time we come now it's different which I understand to a certain extent but we also come for the dishes we love. My husband LOVED the burek, but then they totally changed it and now it's just gone. The food is still delicious, but unpredictable of what we can / will order. The new space is beautiful and open and airy, but sadly the service has dipped. This place used to be almost too fast, we were in and out and we consistently knew we could come here and get out in a very timely manner. But now I literally had to flag down our waitress and I still didn't get her attention, another waitress came over to help us get our check. We also didn't get checked on at all, luckily our food was good and right. The table next to us didn't get greeted for water or anything so they had to flag down the guy delivering food to get a waitress. I thinkkk it may be because the wait staff is servicing here and the location next store but it's really impacted the experience. Totally understand that a lot of places are understaffed, but we've never experienced this before Miriam we love you, but pleaseeeeee stop changing the menu.

7.7 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

Inside

Chicken liver with beets

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Lamb Shawarma

K'Far

4.4(265 reviews)

This review is just for the restaurant not the actual cafe and lounge. I came here for lunch and it…read morewasn't busy at all so service was pretty slow, luckily I wasn't in a rush. The interior is so spacious and aesthetic, I highly recommend getting the pistachio sticky bun with a matcha latte to wash it down. Their branzino is pretty good but I wished there was more meat. $37 is pretty steep for just half a fish....even for brooklyn.

K'far is some of the best Israeli food I've had and the hotel it is in is very cute and a beautiful…read morespot to hang out in. First off the hummus is absolutely amazing. The Resek hummus was so good I could not leave a single bite behind and had to ask for more pita just to make sure I ate every single bite. Also the potatos and the artichoke were impressive and delicious. I honestly ate so much through just the apps that I didn't have any room for the actual meal. The wait staff was very quick and eager to give a good experience even though I was in a time crunch. The place was beautifully decorated and had beautiful plants all over. Definitely a place worth checking out the next time you're in Williamsburg.

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Olea

4.2(1.1k reviews)

5.5 mi•Fort Greene

Visited on Sunday afternoon as walk in. Restaurant was relaxed vibe with lots of plants. I…read moredefinitely recommend it for any casual brunch or dinner. Menu had a good range of small plates to entrees. The place is very chill for laid-back meal or a longer hangout. We had Brussel sprouts which were crispy, flavorful. Branzino was cooked really well. I didnt like the sauce that came with it but my pal loved it. Potato was simple but a hint of flavor made it rich. Seafood black rice was similar to paella in different style. I loved it but it is somewhat greasy. Overall, i would definitely give it a try!

I had such a good experience here! My reservation was for 6 and i had to wait for my friend who was…read morestuck in traffic. The host let me sit patiently and i didnt feel rushed to order. Usually with resys, you only have about a hour and a half but my friend and i didn't leave the restaurant until almost 9! The atmosphere is cozy and lit well enough that it isn't bright. The service was okay but i wasn't rushing anything or needing much. My friend didn't like one of her drinks and the server was nice enough to exchange it. The Branzino was delicious !!!' It was flaky, moist and seasoned well. The drinks were okay. I want to go back to try more dips and other options but i was impressed.

Atmosphere

Lamb Pasta

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Kale Salad

Miss Ada

4.4(640 reviews)

5.6 mi•Fort Greene

Make your reservation - this place was busy even right at 5 pm on a Friday!…read moreMiss Ada is the perfect place to come with friends and order a bunch of things to share. I highly recommend getting an assortment of dips and small plates - 2-3 dishes per person was just right for us. I can't pick a favorite item of the evening: The Israeli Salad Hummus was some of the best/most flavorful hummus I've had, the Whipped Ricotta was perfect and so fluffy, and the Matbucha & Labne are also great additions to the table. They make a really good Falafel here, and the Crispy Cauliflower were perfectly crispy and well-sauced. The Chocolate Babka dessert is a great way to end your meal, and they do make a solid espresso martini for those wondering. The only thing I was not a fan of is their drink menu - all of the cocktails are spicy or smoky. Although you can sub out different alcohols, it would be nice to have a few other options.

Had a reservation for a Saturday afternoon and they were busy. We had to wait a little for our…read moretable to open up. We were seated in the back and it was spacious. Picnic style tables. We ordered a variety of humus to share with the table and some were better than others. Pricing was mixed, a little expensive for hummus but they did refill out pitas. We had drinks and each got a plate which some were enough for two while others were larger portions and shareable. We dug in and didn't have time for pics. It was good but a little pricier for what it was.

Outdoor set up

Whipped Ricotta and Babaghanoush

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Crispy Cauliflower

Theodora

4.5(227 reviews)

5.4 mi•Fort Greene

From service to food they do it well here. For the price? Ok I'm starting to get worried for my…read morewallet. I wouldn't come here if you're on a budget! The best food here is definitely going to be the local specialty and I was correct! We came as a group of 6- made this reservation a month in advance. They were super patient with us and took our orders pretty quick. The wine selection is magnificent I had such a great orange wine and tried their refreshing rose secco and they paired really well with the seafood. We ordered the tilefish ceviche, the famous sourdough, maitake and yellow oyster mushrooms and grilled corn to start. They each came on their own pace so it was 1 by 1. We got to focus on each dish and share it. It felt like tapas style! Amongst these starters I definitely really loved the ceviche athough my friends felt like it was lackluster. The oyster mushrooms and corn was interesting but not as amazing as the sourdough. We ordered two dishes for this and I felt like it wasn't enough. The ricotta is just so creamy and definitely left me wanting more. For secondary we ordered mackerel toast and the shrimp! These were definitely one of the most memorable and the mackerel was raw which was so fun and interesting play on texture with the cream cheese toast. Definitely something I would like to eat often for breakfast as it's similar to lox but not smokey and just super fresh and neutral. The shrimp was absolute star of the show. I don't have much notes on that other than it was spectacular. The way they grilled it or cooked it was just love! For the mains we shared the half chicken and the tilefish local specialty dish! I think the chicken you can skip but I definitely think the fish was one of the best fish I've eaten recently! I love the tomatoes and way they flavored it. For dessert I know my friend said the chocolate cake was the best but I digress I actually think there's better out there. Instead we also ordered their recommended lemon possett and this one was actually super worth it. I'd recommend this for sure! It's so tart but not too tart and light and airy it's definitely more my vibe. Our total was pretty crazy for a six person group I ended up paying around $80 pp for these dishes. I had a fun time having dinner with friends but we were also rushed out after we finished and it was time to give other people their spots. It definitely feels like you're only going there to eat and not to stay for a long dinner and chat.

Way, way too fish forward of a menu, to the point of absurdity. Even the non-seafood items have…read morehidden seafood in them. The half chicken? Coated in an anchovy sauce. The lamb? Also coated in an anchovy sauce. The turnips/peas? Believe it or not, also in an anchovy sauce. Does Theodora owe money to Big Anchovy, or is there some secret anchovy agenda? Ironically, basically the only thing on the menu without a hidden seafood agenda were the oyster mushrooms. The service was quite attentive at least, well above average even for the price point. However, the drinks were hilariously small (I thought a cocktail at $20 was a decent deal, and then realized it was maybe 4oz of liquid in a lowball glass filled mostly with ice. We sat at the bar, which offered an up-close view of the kitchen and prep: with the smoke billowing from the oven, it was quite an interactive experience.

Inside (bar)

Whipped Ricotta Sourdough (~$17)

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Whole Butterflied Trout (~$48)

Sawa

4.3(55 reviews)

5.0 mi•Park Slope

Chef worked at Sofreh - which is one of my faves - and I love Lebanese food, so I was excited to…read moretry this spot. Made a reservation for dinner on a Thurs night and tried: + Seaside snap cocktail + Coco logic cocktail + Hummus with Wagyu beef cheek and pine nuts + Baba ghannouj + Snap peas with labneh + Muhammara + sfeeha - baked lamb pies + lamb ribs Cocktails were fine - would get wine next time. Food was excellent, with my favorite dish being the lamb ribs. Baba ghannouj, snap peas and sfeeha were all delicious as well. I do prefer the muhammara at Miss Ada, but would order the rest of the dips (and hummus) here again. 4.5 stars.

Went to Sawa for dinner with a group of six on a Friday night, and it was a great dinner. When you…read morewalk in, you are immediately greeted by a giant oven baking fresh pita as well as an open kitchen. There is also an outdoor dining area, as well as a mid-sized dining room and we were seated near the window. Sawa serves Lebanese cuisine with some more modern dishes. Additionally, they have a mostly Lebanese wine list, which gave us an opportunity to try some new wines. We ordered both a red and a white for the table, and I was especially drawn to the red, as the red was served chilled, light-bodied, and very enjoyable. Nearly all of the reds and whites on the menu are from Lebanon, with just one red from Morocco, plus a couple sparkling options from Lebanon as well. We started with several dips for the table: hummus, baba ghannouj, and muhammara. The hummus was incredibly smooth, and the muhammara was especially flavorful with large pieces of walnut throughout. Everyone at the table receives fresh pita, and we ended up ordering a few more to share. We also shared the Brussels sprouts and the snap peas. The Brussels sprouts were rich and flavorful, but the snap peas really stood out. They were unlike anything I have tasted before, intensely mint, served with garlic mint labneh, and very delicious. For mains, we focused on lamb: two orders of the lamb ribs, two orders of the kafta, and two orders of the sfeeha. We probably over-ordered by about one entrée, but otherwise it was the right amount of food for six people. The lamb ribs were phenomenal, fall-off-the-bone tender and packed with flavor. The lamb pies were also very good and came with a delicious dipping sauce. The kafta was good, though not quite as memorable as the other lamb dishes, but still very satisfying. Service was attentive throughout the meal, and despite the number of dishes on the table, the staff handled everything smoothly. The table got a little crowded at times, but it was manageable. I would absolutely recommend Sawa, especially for anyone who enjoys trying something a little different. They do classic Lebanese dishes very well, while also offering some creative dishes that feel unique and memorable. I am already looking forward to going back.

7.7 mi•Williamsburg - North Side

Inside

Gem salad

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Layali lubnan

Laser Wolf

4.4(528 reviews)

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I failed to make note on our reservation that we would be enjoying dinner here for my birthday, so…read morewhen we arrived, we were shown a less than stellar table without that amazing view. I asked if there was any way to fix this, and right away, the hostess brought us to another table with a much better view of that magnificent manhattan skyline and river. Then the food. Omg the food. We each ordered our main, after which they bring out an enormous tray of all these lovely nibble salads, pickles, dips, and pita. I don't eat wheat, and haven't my entire life, so I usually don't say anything about it if it seems to me the place doesn't cater to that sort of restriction. The server noticed however, and offered sliced cucumbers for the dips. Such a lovely detail, brava. Did I mention how deeeeeeeelicious everything was? Hubby had the steak shishlika which was perfectly tender and charred at once. I had the chicken shishlika which was good, but not the wow of the steak. Each and every salad, dip, pickle etc was perfectly spiced, cooked, presented. The nuances were just right. Nothing too precious or sideways. Just honest, well built yummy food. And the fries. You MUST get the fries. We ordered the tahini ranch along with the tahini catsup. In my opinion, that wasn't necessary. But if you're a ranch lover, go for it. Then the dessert! Soft serve with a cherry reduction and some kind of flourless chocolate brownie... I don't need to say more. The service was excellent. The food delicious. The view was perfect, though no one celebrated the sun going down like I was told they do. We will go back, with four or more so we can finish all the food. We left way too much behind since we were heading out after and not home. Lesson learned: laser wolf is a great celebration/date night venue for all the right reasons. But go with a larger party, not just two.

Laser Wolf Went to…read morean Israeli rooftop skewer restaurant in Brooklyn named after a wealthy butcher, a fictional character in the Tony award winning musical Fiddler on the Roof. Founding chef is a James Beard awardee. Wonderful literary references aside, I thoroughly enjoyed the meal. The assortment of unlimited salatim, Hebrew for salad, was enjoyable and easily filed me without the guilt of overeating. And the view of the Manhattan skyline from the restaurant is just splendid. And one caveat, this Israeli meal is my small reminder that we should never judge or be judged by the actions of governments or political leaders. Humanity is always bigger than politics. Hatred becomes dangerous when we stop seeing people as individuals and start judging entire groups. History has shown us where that can lead. This is a reminder to myself and to anyone seeking peace and love (Channeling George Harrison and John Lennon, still have a bit of beatlemania from my Liverpool trip ). Let's explore each other's culture to have a better understanding of the wonderful people behind each dish, poem, dance, painting, song, customs, etc... #curious_eater #peaceandlove

View from the counter

Platter with dips etc

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Window view

Al Badawi

4.3(290 reviews)

5.9 mi•Brooklyn Heights

While visiting New York i really wanted to visit this place. I can say this for sure that Al-badawi…read moreexceeded my expectations. They give you an authentic Palestinian food experience. For appetizers I had fried halloumi cheese, and they were the most amazing thing ever we also tried their mixed grill. Meet was flavorful and tender, kebab with creamy garlic and tahini sauce was so delicious. Also their portions are big!! Restaurant itself has a great vibe with plants, tree, zaatar and olive oil on the table and the server was very polite. Will surely visit again!

I picked up an order of grape leaves as a snack on my way back to Manhattan a couple of nights ago…read more They were really just average at best and an order of 5 grape leaves rang in at $20 + tax which is insanely expensive. I can't comment on the service since I got takeout, but the place was about 40% full and the ambiance was really nice. Bathroom didn't have a functioning soap dispenser which was concerning! Based on the prices I doubt I'll return but others seems to really love it!

Great vibe inside

Pistachio Flatbread

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Mixed Grill

Opera Cafe Lounge

3.9(861 reviews)

2.0 mi•Sheepshead Bay

My fav caesar salad. The dressing is more of a garlic aoili than an actual caesar dressing and I…read moreLOVE it. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu!

I sent a surprise meal as a birthday present, and it was delivered promptly. The receiver gave the…read morefood a 5-thumb-up rating. I would use them again.

Bar area

Mixed Grill

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Interior

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Irina S.

10 years ago

I strongly DO NOT recommend this cafe !!! Despite the fact that the food is actually tasty, the customer service is at the lowest level. Disrespectful and insulting attitude towards visitors !!! We asked in advance until what time are they open, as we only got there at 10:00 pm, to which they replied they are open until 12.00 and as far as I understand, the service personnel should wait until the last customers leave to begin cleaning. But it seems the cafe employees are not familiar with this!!! Despite the fact that there were customers, the workers ran out with buckets and mops, and began to intensively wash the restaurant with awful smelling chemical cleaners. We began to choke and cough, it was obvious that the employees were rushing to get home, however that is not the right way to get rid of your customers, the time was only 11.30, after 30 minutes, we would have gone ourselves. At this point we had already paid our bill and even left a good tip for the waiter, we were just finishing up with our food. There were no apologies, employees had left, as it was apparent they were suffocating from the chemical cleaner smell themselves and as they passed us by, were laughing mockingly at us. Interesting to know where the owners were to see this... I definitely do not recommend this restaurant!!! There are plenty of decent places in Brooklyn where customers are treated with a bit more respect. For anyone who would like to spoil their evening, welcome to Village Cafe!!! read more

Brianna S.

434

8 years ago

It used to be a very, very good food. Super cheap and pretty tasty. Lately their rating dropped since they open another location, bigger and much more modern, compare to this one and they relocated their chef. So their basic thing like salads, soups and baked goodies look and taste the same, but their main course and especially meat may be look the same but definitely doesn't taste the same. Even my husband favorite soup that had a small ravioli swimming in it, now only have tiny triangles of dough swimming on the surface of the soup and no trace of meat whatsoever. Very upsetting, since it was one of our favorite places for a quick fix. But there is one soup on the menu that can win any completion- Kufta Bosbash! It's very tasty soup, filled with interesting herbs and have one gigantic meatball in it and sour dry-plum inside of that meatball. When soup served you need to dissect this meatball into million pieces and let it soak in the broth. Few min later you can proceed and finally enjoy it full aroma and authentic flavor of this delicious Azerbajan soup. read more

Brooklyn N.

2 months ago

Based on the recommendation of my chiropractor, I had lunch here earlier this week. The server was friendly and attentive and suggested I try their most popular dish - the lamb lulya kebab which is ground lamb that is not overly spiced to allow one to taste the meat. It is served with rice and I found it to be a lighter than its Turkish equivalent. It was served with rice. We also ordered Turkish bread that was served warm. The dining area is comfortable and welcoming. Because this restaurant is set back from the Coney Island Avenue next to a liquor store it is easy to miss - but don't - it's excellent! read more

John Z.

10 years ago

Cafe is your awesome local kosher diner. You know the type that you meet the same friendly faces every morning. The nod of the head saying Good Morning to that stranger who you have no name for. They have recently revamped their store, giving it a truly modern look. Serving fresh delicious breakfasts like eggs and bagels and absolutely amazing grilled cheese! I love their grilled cheese! They do it right! The price is right too. They do not overcharge at all. Easily able to get breakfast And they are available for parties Owners are super pleasant to work with. read more

Rashid B.

Elite 23

580

764

2527

3 years ago

Despite the wild storm last night, we ventured to this establishment for some traditional kababs and soup--and we were pleasantly surprised. The meal we shared was more than enough for six people, leaving our bellies happily full without breaking the bank. One of the reasons we love coming here is the friendly staff and consistently high-quality meats. The ambiance, though simple, is inviting and sets the stage for a satisfying dining experience. Despite the rain keeping the usual crowd at bay, we still enjoyed our time and look forward to returning. read more

Monica K.

10 years ago

We came to this place for dinner with the friends and kids. First of all this place is very very loud. We ordered food and were waiting for that almost 2 hours, when finally they brought the food the waiters confused the order.The terrible impression of this place.I do not advise to visit this terrible place.Horrible place, horrible service. They made us pay for all they brought. Got bless charge back program. Never again.Its was the worst experience. read more

Samuel R.

10 years ago

Did a surprise birthday for our friend. One of the most authentic cuisines i have tried. The food was outstanding, the wait staff was very friendly and professional. I would like to thank the owners, the kitchen staff, and the waiters for this amazing experience. read more

Valentina L.

2 years ago

It's a very nice and quiet cafe, The environment stands out a lot. Their staff are very friendly. The Veal Liver Kebab is soooo good there. I love any dishes with Liver and that was out of control. read more

El M.

7 years ago

The food is super delicious. If you know what a really good meat should taste like you should visit Village Cafe. They have small parking lot and a liquor store right next door. Very convenient. read more

Lenysik S.

8 years ago

Unforgatable experience. Lovely atmosphere. I really like their soup "harcho", also love chalahach. Journey to baku is an amazing salad.

Alex V.

7 years ago

Love the simplicity of this restaurant..... food is delicious and always with fresh taste. Not our first time here .... we will be back

Alex E.

9 years ago

It's good but only one thing I would do is change the water with tatoo she is very rude.She acts like she spent want to be there.

Express N.

1 year ago

Amazing food, amazing service , try the chicken kebab, cold soup and avocado salad , small cabin type of restaurant interior

Alisher I.

Elite 25

109

101

707

8 years ago

Very friendly staff, delicious food , very reasonable prices and clean !!! Good restaurant! Highly recommended!!! read more

David G.

10 years ago

food is incredible . food is very delicious. been here on birthday party couple of times. will come again

Olga K.

10 years ago

This is a family friendly place. I would recommend to try it coming here once or twice to done.

Kgbeast K.

11 years ago

Da Food is incredible Mmmmmmmm Fast Service , Very friendly Stuff Cosy Restorante read more

Olga T.

11 years ago

This is my favorite place to go on Friday night to enjoy the food selections!!!!

I A.

7 years ago

Great food and great prices! Hope it doesn't change!

Yana A.

9 years ago

i love their food. Reminds me of my home town Baku

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Two of us came here for lunch yesterday. My third or fourth visit -- never fails to please!…read more Delicious food at a decent price, excellent service. I had one of the pides (the one with the ground lamb) and couldn't have been happier with it. My companion had the chicken chops and was equally thrilled. Great to have a place like this in the neighborhood!

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4.5

(11 reviews)

Food is good , freshly made, meat inside wrap and sandwich was very juicy …read more The service was a bit slow, our waiter was very young and maybe new to this place . He brought me a soup and the other meals for the rest of our group he brought 20 min later. So.... Why do not you ask - do you want all dishes at the same time? Or soup first ? Please train your stuff better

I'd rate Degirmen four and a half stars…read more Walked by and the display case caught my attention. I decided to try the milk baklava which I haven't had before. It was a baklava filled with a sweet cream. It was topped with chocolate and pistachios. Two pieces were just under $4. I'm eager to return to try their shawarma and other dishes given how great the dessert was. Service was helpful and set me up with the proper utensils to enjoy the sweets. It's a casual atmosphere.

Ankara Turkish Restaurant

3.7

(36 reviews)