Authentic Israeli Flavors. Absolutely Delicious and Fairly Priced.
We sat down at 12 Chairs Cafe and were blown away by how authentic everything felt. Not just “Israeli inspired” but truly Israeli food, done right.
Every single dish we ordered was packed with flavor, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. The service was warm, friendly, and welcoming, which made the experience even better.
Unlike many places that try to imitate Israeli cuisine, this restaurant delivers with honesty and heart. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients, the balance in the seasoning, and the love in every bite.
Prices were very reasonable, especially for New York. Great value for the quality and experience.
Highly recommended. An authentic Israeli culinary experience in the heart of New York.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nathalya Garcia
Amazing restaurant!!! The food was to die for. My partner and I went to celebrate girlfriend’s day and have a romantic dinner. We left extremely satisfied with this place! The service is also top notch and accommodating. We will definitely be returning soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
İlay Alpgiray
1 star. Extremely disappointing experience. We made a reservation for 12 Chairs in Brooklyn and traveled nearly 30 minutes assuming everything was confirmed. Upon arrival, we found the restaurant completely closed — not a sign, not a note, nothing. Yet Google still shows it as “open” and accepts reservations.
This is completely unacceptable. Who is responsible for updating this information? Why are reservations being confirmed if the place isn’t even operating? We wasted our time, made plans around this, and showed up only to find a locked door.
Someone seriously needs to manage this better. This isn’t just bad service — it’s basic negligence.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Hana Bana
Went a couple of weeks ago and they were having a fundraiser for Israel. Just want to mention so patrons know where their money is going.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
cancelina jolie
Not gonna lie, the hummus is good! But the music is obnoxious and offensively loud. I was told that the manager has explicitly asked for it to be that way. Strange and anti-social to not want your patrons to be able to have a conversation over dinner.
Craig Pressman
Great food and ok service until a large group of 10 girls came in. Then we were totally forgotten about. Totally inexcusable. Will not come back for sit down service
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Lesley Velasquez-Perez
Awesome food !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Isaac Greenbaum
Top tier
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jeremy Germann
We had a fantastic time here. Food was delicious cocktails. Even better. This really saved our day!
Family friendly, great service, delicious food, esp. hummus, babaganoush and ground lamb. Sauces are very tasty and spicy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Liad Yael
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I celebrated my birthday with breakfast at 12 Chairs Café alongside my wife and daughter, and it was a wonderful experience. The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful, and the service was warm and attentive throughout. The cozy atmosphere made the occasion feel even more special. A perfect start to the day—highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sashin Aluwihare
This place is great overall—lively atmosphere and very attentive staff. Just a heads-up, it can get a bit loud and crowded during peak hours.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Diana C
Best Babaghannouj I have ever had and their chicken schnitzel with mashed potatoes and honey mustard are rich with flavor. Their salad is also refreshing. Second time I have been to this restaurant and I love the cool vibe!
Authentic Israeli Flavors. Absolutely Delicious and Fairly Priced.
We sat down at 12 Chairs Cafe and were blown away by how authentic everything felt. Not just “Israeli inspired” but truly Israeli food, done right.
Every single dish we ordered was packed with flavor, beautifully presented, and cooked to perfection. The service was warm, friendly, and welcoming, which made the experience even better.
Unlike many places that try to imitate Israeli cuisine, this restaurant delivers with honesty and heart. You can taste the freshness of the ingredients, the balance in the seasoning, and the love in every bite.
Prices were very reasonable, especially for New York. Great value for the quality and experience.
Highly recommended. An authentic Israeli culinary experience in the heart of New York.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing restaurant!!! The food was to die for. My partner and I went to celebrate girlfriend’s day and have a romantic dinner. We left extremely satisfied with this place! The service is also top notch and accommodating. We will definitely be returning soon!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
1 star. Extremely disappointing experience.
We made a reservation for 12 Chairs in Brooklyn and traveled nearly 30 minutes assuming everything was confirmed. Upon arrival, we found the restaurant completely closed — not a sign, not a note, nothing. Yet Google still shows it as “open” and accepts reservations.
This is completely unacceptable. Who is responsible for updating this information? Why are reservations being confirmed if the place isn’t even operating? We wasted our time, made plans around this, and showed up only to find a locked door.
Someone seriously needs to manage this better. This isn’t just bad service — it’s basic negligence.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Went a couple of weeks ago and they were having a fundraiser for Israel.
Just want to mention so patrons know where their money is going.
Atmosphere: 1
Service: 1
Not gonna lie, the hummus is good! But the music is obnoxious and offensively loud. I was told that the manager has explicitly asked for it to be that way. Strange and anti-social to not want your patrons to be able to have a conversation over dinner.
Great food and ok service until a large group of 10 girls came in. Then we were totally forgotten about. Totally inexcusable. Will not come back for sit down service
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 1
Awesome food !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Top tier
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We had a fantastic time here. Food was delicious cocktails. Even better. This really saved our day!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always consistently delicious and great service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
delivery is very slow
Family friendly, great service, delicious food, esp. hummus, babaganoush and ground lamb. Sauces are very tasty and spicy.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I celebrated my birthday with breakfast at 12 Chairs Café alongside my wife and daughter, and it was a wonderful experience. The food was incredibly fresh and flavorful, and the service was warm and attentive throughout. The cozy atmosphere made the occasion feel even more special. A perfect start to the day—highly recommended!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is great overall—lively atmosphere and very attentive staff. Just a heads-up, it can get a bit loud and crowded during peak hours.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Best Babaghannouj I have ever had and their chicken schnitzel with mashed potatoes and honey mustard are rich with flavor. Their salad is also refreshing. Second time I have been to this restaurant and I love the cool vibe!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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