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“The food is delicious and Mihai is the best waiter!“

“Edwin was amazing the second we walked in. He was helpful and I will always be impressed by anyone who can memorize food orders. The nachos are amazing and the steak was perfect on top. Next time I’m asking for more guac cause that stuff was amazing. I had the pork special and it was out of this world. The sauce was creamy with the perfect spicy ending and the chop was huge and cooked perfect. The music was classical so it made the date night perfect. BYOB so bring ur own wine. There is a store across the street tho so dw.“

“We ordered so many incredible signature dishes. The lamb moussaka was 5 stars! To really test them we ordered one of the best lahmanchoun’s we’ve tasted in NY! Cozy atmosphere, attentive waitstaff, Momo JC definitely exceeded our expectations!“

“We stayed at the hotel for one night since we had a dinner party across the street on Saturday. It was just a nice, calm place to have breakfast since there wasn't much open right there on Sunday morning. The staff was very friendly. I had scrambled eggs with applewood smoked bacon, potatoes and toast, and my husband had the breakfast burrito, which came with fresh fruit.“

“Came for dinner last night. Food was amazing!! As were the cocktails. We had the Caesar salad, fried eggplants, pork shoulder, and swordfish. I’ve never had a pork shoulder like the one I had last night. Best one I’ve eaten by far.“

“The food was impeccable. The shish barak stood out immediately — brought fully to life by Huda’s deft touch of spice. Among the appetizers, the bandora showcased heirloom tomatoes at their absolute freshest, while the rakkat achieved a rare and graceful balance between sweet and savory. The kibbeh naya is a must-try for anyone who appreciates raw meat.

Service, courtesy of Ismail, was warm without being intrusive, striking exactly the right note. We will be back.“

“Amazing Restaurant! Good food, service and cocktails .. Sam the server was very informative about the restaurants daily events ( happy hour, brunch etc.) I will definitely return ..“

“The gumbo and Oxtail w/polenta were 👏🏿👏🏿 Bravo Mike! Bravo!!“

“I felt very well taken care of and valued throughout my meal. The Serbian waiter was very skilled and friendly and he really made sure I was well taken care of.“

“Wine was ok, but the cake...........................insane“

“This restaurant exudes a wonderful, authentic, and charming atmosphere. I’ve visited it numerous times, and each dish I’ve tried has been incredible. The intimate setting ensures that every detail is meticulously attended to. Highly recommended!“

“I have been going to Sonoma almost weekly for over a year now. It started off with taco Thursdays and their delicious margarita specials and has now turned into exploring every menu item possible. I am consistently impressed with the quality and taste of the food. Incredibly delicious every single time. I am gluten intolerant which can pose challenges. The kitchen and staff have been amazing In accommodating my food allergy. I highly recommend Sonoma on any day of the week. It very quickly became my favorite go-to restaurants.“

“Great food excellent service Highly recommend“

“We found Sullaluna through the Red Dining Book, and we’re so happy we decided to try it. It’s a beautiful, charming restaurant, with walls lined with a colorful collection of children’s books that give the space so much character. The food was even better - the pastas were fresh, vibrant, and delicious. It was also such a treat to meet the owner and hear her story. A really special experience all around, and a place we’re very glad to have discovered.“

“Pretty OK steak tartare, but overly acidic and that “dried” yolk is funny. The salad is also extremely acidic but thankfully i got a side of fries (yes, a steak tartare that doesn’t come with fries lol) and they were pretty good!“

“A friend who’s a regular recommended this place, so I decided to check it out. The cocktails were great, the French onion soup was excellent, and somehow the night turned into a very serious debate over who the best Spider-Man is. 😂

For the record, it’s Tobey Maguire. I respect everyone’s right to have an opinion, even when it’s wrong. 😂

Really fun place, great food and drinks, and apparently some very strong opinions on Spider-Man. 🕷🍹“

“Ella Funt is a delight! Cool vibe from the moment you walk in — excellent mood lighting and beautiful art across the walls. A lot of it is a bit risque, but I loved it. And the bathroom on the left is painted entirely in gold, which is so funny and so fitting.

Cocktails are spot on. The Lower Manhattan is a solid non-ABV choice, and the Lemon Martini does the trick if you're in the mood for a gin martini — strong but not too hard. Wine by the glass is well-priced for NYC. Food-wise, it was good but not great. We had the tuna crudo, steak tartare, tomato salad, trout with celery root puree, and the steak au poivre. The tuna crudo was a great start, but the meal kind of plateaued from there. The steak au poivre was just too saucy and peppery — I like au poivre, but this was too much. Overall a decent experience with good value, coming in under $100 per person with tip. Just don't come primarily for the food.“

“Incredible dining experience. I’m not one to leave reviews but I had to after my experience at the Bistrot. This was a truly unique meal in a city oversaturated with flavorless, trendy, Johnny-come-lately’s. The staff is friendly — not fake — friendly. They are knowledgeable and when it comes to wine pairings they want you to actually enjoy what you’re drinking, not just sell you the most expensive bottle. The food is out of this world and worth it with flavors carefully put together that impress even the most jaded of New Yorkers. I was pleasantly surprised, not because of any previous knowledge of the restaurant but because for the first time in years I truly enjoyed going out to dinner.“

“10/10 experience. Loved the beef empanadas and the guacamole (guac was actually spicy). Fat and fluffy French toast delicious. Special, chipotle roasted pork, was absolutely flavorful and delicious. Chorizo guac and eggs were decent. Tiki temptation was to die for, would come back just for that. Mimosas were strong. Pom margarita was peak, best I ever had. Although I wasn’t a fan of the watermelon basil margarita, my family liked it.

Our waiter was Erick, super friendly and attentive! Loved.“

“Wonderful, wonderful wonderful . Cozy, romantic atmosphere.. food was terrific . We had the endive salad appetizer, salmon dinner . Both . Fantastic. We will return . Hostess was so warm and welcoming. Thank you for such a special night . We can’t wait to come back“

“This restaurant is very authentic, classical french food done well with great ingredients. Our Dover Sole was cooked perfectly and very fresh, the frog legs were moist with a silky texture. It is not our first visit and will not be our last for sure.“

“It’s cozy and they got very good coffee☕️“

“10/10 for Dudley's, food was amazing, we had the whipped ricotta and calamari to start and then shared the cheese burger, it was all delicious and a perfect amount of food for two ladies. The servers were attentive. Bar staff was great and cocktails are good. The tables are close to each other but that's to be expected. There is one restroom for men and women but there was no wait and the restaurant was full. Great experience, would go again“

“This is such an amazing place! I highly recommend the steak tartare and just about everything I’ve ever eaten here. The French apple martinis are definitely drinkable. From the friendly atmosphere to the scrumptious creme brûlée—this is a must visit restaurant.“

“We Share Everything; and this cool place was a great date spot for Tasha and I“

“love it. always go back when we are visiting our kid,! inside or outside. our favorite.“

“The oysters were on point!“

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“Live this place! Breakfast lunch and dinner“

“Very good chicken taijin!“

“My favorite place in Hoboken! The owner is one of the kindest people I have ever met, and every delicious dish is made with love. Great coffee, omelettes and breakfast sandwiches! Cozy ambiance, good music and cool local artwork on the walls. Definitely give this place a try!“

“A great little spot tucked away in Newark with fantastic sandwiches they way you want I often take there delicious menu and put twists like a cornbread Swiss melted sandwich which with bacon egg and definitely more Swiss if you want something that melts in your mouth and is served hot and Fresh it’s truly a one stop shop! They also offer boots for when you ruin yours in a pinch! Overall rating of 10 stars and if you don’t speak espanol they can always help you ! Don’t hesitate to make a sandwich / meal you will crave I have for over a year ! Thank you for your hospitality especially on bad mornings going to work sucks tired of being a grown up“

“Took my husband here for his 64th birthday dinner on a recommendation and was not disappointed! This gem checked all the boxes in my book! We will definitely be coming back!! Thanks to the great bartender and the owners who went out of there way to make sure everything a that Carlos had an amazing experience!“

“fantastic place. If you want to support peace, love, and harmony line up outside!“

“From the moment you arrive in that place the personel give you a great feeling. Very comfortable hosts, it is a friendly place to enjoy with friends and colleagues or with your date. delightful food, skillful chef, decent pay and generous service. Highly recommended.“

“This was a ‘cross your fingers & hope the reviews are legit’ reservation choice because of its location for everyone to get there and home easily from the day’s activities. AND because I needed to believe in their happy hour oysters being good. They weren’t just good…they were grand, glorious, slurpy, briny bites of joy! We devoured them. Drinks were an excellent foil to them for us too. Dinner orders delivered even more plate passing, fork stabbing expressions of delight. Steak was perfectly cooked per the order, as was the salmon. The fresh pasta was tender yet toothsome and melted in your mouth. The ragu on top was well seasoned and full of lamb. Everyone was quite full and the dessert offerings were too wonderful sounding to pass up.. and wonderful they were! Flourless chocolate cake that was rich enough to buy its own home in Manhattan and the fruited cake with a pile of whipped cream made us wonder if we could buy the whole thing and have some again in the morning with coffee. Mila’s delivered on all fronts and we were ecstatic. Go.. especially when you can enjoy happy hour…go even if you can’t do happy hour, you’ll be glad you did.“

“One of the best hotel breakfasts I’ve had in a while. Stayed there for 3 nights and tried Breakfest sandwich, breakfast burrito and avocado toast. All of them were delicious, especially the avocado toast. Very fresh and well seasoned. Totally recommend.“

“It is located inside the Vista LIC Hotel where we had the opportunity to have breakfast. Friendly and efficient service, good quality freshly prepared breakfast. Right now there is a promotion $11.99 two eggs, bacon/sausage, potatoes, juice/coffee/tea.“

“outdoor dining, great service, great food, byob. just overall a great place.“

“Muy Recomendable excelente servicio,muy lindas las niñas que nos atendieron,Rumba increíble“