The staff are so friendly and attentive that I would give 5 stars just for the service. Our server was informative, knowledgeable and patient as we asked a lot of questions because we don’t understand some of the Mediterranean terms. Perhaps the restaurant may consider menu with pictures? There’s another staff who collects used plates and replaces with new ones and top up our glasses with water. He was very efficient!! I’m impressed! I have to say that it is rare to have Michelin star service in a neighbourhood restaurant. Ok, time to comment on the food which is simply amazing! The chicken (main course) especially is probably the best tender juicy chicken with crispy skin in Manhattan! I think this is down to the Mediterranean oven that they use to bake. To start, we were served with freshly baked house focaccia with rosemary on top straight from the oven to our table. It’s warm, it’s soft inside , it’s heavenly! We had three starters : cerviche, crab shawarma and tortellini. Love them all! Lots of crab meat, tortellini were so yummy with beef(?) inside. Cerviche with white fish is just refreshing. Main course as mentioned above, it was perfect! Our server recommended desert: Silan which is mouthwatering. Highly recommend to make reservation because this place is always packed.

This place exceeded my expectations. We shared the trio appetizer with the babaganoush, feta spread, and the hummus. The bread that it comes with is superb and worth the carbs! Bronzino and the Taboon salad with lamb kebab were both delicious. Also get the date sponge cake! Service was attentive. Will definitely be back.