Honestly I feel so bad writing this because I’ve loved Ayat and their food before but the service was SO horrible tonight I was shocked sitting there. The restaurant should hire true professionals, not high school girls. I feel like the front brunette girl is ditzy and clueless, she didn’t take our order until 20 minutes of sitting, we had to literally flag her down to take our order. The red head girls kept being on their phone? The food took FOREVER to come where others who sat after us received it before however I assume it’s probably because we ordered makloubeh so it would take a while to make which is totally understandable so I appreciate the cook for taking the time. However the two young girls, one redhead and brunette who served us had us questioning why they were even hired? Literally kept forgetting us and we had to ask for the bill twice in the end because the brunette girl kept forgetting. My thing is it wasn’t even busy? I would’ve understood otherwise but these girls were genuinely careless.
Service aside the food was actually good! I really liked the spicy kefta kabab. Super flavorful the meat and rice. The makloubeh was a bit disappointing, I’ve had it before from here and LOVED it but this time the chicken felt sooo dry. I’d probably get something else next time.
I’m super upset about my visit to Ayat tonight because I genuinely wanted to love it as a local and patron that has visited before but the service left me so horrified I think I’d opt for the to go option instead across the street or just opt for better Arab establishments with better service in the area to be honest :(
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
rasha harb
The food was very tasty and we thanked the chef and he was very welcoming. Thank you, Chef Faleh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Todd Cox
Excellent service. Fantastic menu of Palestinian and Middle Eastern dining options. The portions were abundant and plentiful. The wood fired oven gave the chicken and flatbread an nice finish of flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Hayley Ross
10/10 no notes!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
MBM
Lovely food service and atmosphere. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vivian Montgomery
The service and presentation is so warm and inviting. You could easily forget you are in Brooklyn and feel like you were in the Middle East as a tourist enjoying the sounds and smell of the culture. Definitely a must to try and return to many more times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Saeed Ahmad
Amazing food and service! Definitely recommend to everyone in bay ridge!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ally I
SO BLAND honestly the worst food ever. Such a waste of money and the glass for my drink was FILTHY.
So good! Go with a group of friends so that you can try everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nada Aboudeshish
The maklouba, mansaf, hummus and their falafel is the best everrr!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Roze
Ayat in Brooklyn is an absolute gem! 🌟 We had the grilled halloumi & watermelon salad and the makluba as our main – both were flavorful, beautifully prepared, and the crispy pita with the perfect crunch and the garlic tahini sauce on the side is perfect!! The freshly baked pita with all the sides were amazing. Drinks were on point too – the hibiscus margarita and lemonade were so refreshing.
The ambiance is stunning and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend making a reservation, especially on weekends. Love supporting a local Palestinian restaurant that serves authentic, delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patricia Bashour
Ayat has the best Palestinian food in NYC…definitely worth a try especially the maklooba and Shawarma… best service ever.
Amazing food and ambience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Honestly I feel so bad writing this because I’ve loved Ayat and their food before but the service was SO horrible tonight I was shocked sitting there. The restaurant should hire true professionals, not high school girls. I feel like the front brunette girl is ditzy and clueless, she didn’t take our order until 20 minutes of sitting, we had to literally flag her down to take our order. The red head girls kept being on their phone? The food took FOREVER to come where others who sat after us received it before however I assume it’s probably because we ordered makloubeh so it would take a while to make which is totally understandable so I appreciate the cook for taking the time. However the two young girls, one redhead and brunette who served us had us questioning why they were even hired? Literally kept forgetting us and we had to ask for the bill twice in the end because the brunette girl kept forgetting. My thing is it wasn’t even busy? I would’ve understood otherwise but these girls were genuinely careless.
Service aside the food was actually good! I really liked the spicy kefta kabab. Super flavorful the meat and rice. The makloubeh was a bit disappointing, I’ve had it before from here and LOVED it but this time the chicken felt sooo dry. I’d probably get something else next time.
I’m super upset about my visit to Ayat tonight because I genuinely wanted to love it as a local and patron that has visited before but the service left me so horrified I think I’d opt for the to go option instead across the street or just opt for better Arab establishments with better service in the area to be honest :(
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
The food was very tasty and we thanked the chef and he was very welcoming. Thank you, Chef Faleh.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Excellent service. Fantastic menu of Palestinian and Middle Eastern dining options. The portions were abundant and plentiful. The wood fired oven gave the chicken and flatbread an nice finish of flavor.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
10/10 no notes!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lovely food service and atmosphere. Thank you!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The service and presentation is so warm and inviting.
You could easily forget you are in Brooklyn and feel like you were in the Middle East as a tourist enjoying the sounds and smell of the culture.
Definitely a must to try and return to many more times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing food and service! Definitely recommend to everyone in bay ridge!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
SO BLAND honestly the worst food ever. Such a waste of money and the glass for my drink was FILTHY.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Maklubah is amazing
Keftah with tahini sauce
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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So good! Go with a group of friends so that you can try everything.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The maklouba, mansaf, hummus and their falafel is the best everrr!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ayat in Brooklyn is an absolute gem! 🌟 We had the grilled halloumi & watermelon salad and the makluba as our main – both were flavorful, beautifully prepared, and the crispy pita with the perfect crunch and the garlic tahini sauce on the side is perfect!! The freshly baked pita with all the sides were amazing. Drinks were on point too – the hibiscus margarita and lemonade were so refreshing.
The ambiance is stunning and the staff were friendly and welcoming. Definitely recommend making a reservation, especially on weekends. Love supporting a local Palestinian restaurant that serves authentic, delicious food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ayat has the best Palestinian food in NYC…definitely worth a try especially the maklooba and Shawarma… best service ever.
tasteless and gross, much like the owners
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