Antalia NYC Restaurant/Caterer Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The hummus was undoubtedly the highlight of the menu, earning rave reviews from all who indulged in its delectable creaminess."
• "Food was out of this world. They were all fresh from the salad to dessert."
• "Some of the best traditional Turkish dishes that I’ve tried!"
• "The whole cooked Bronzino (sea bass) was incredible and the pickled cabbage was nice."
• "The extensive menu delighted our taste buds with authentic Turkish flavors, everyone was happy with their selection."
• "The marinated chicken was infused with a symphony of flavors, creating a tantalizing combination of spices and herbs."
• "The seafood selection was truly impressive, offering a delightful array of flavors."

Cons:

• "Average quality Turkish food for a price."
• "Not tasty food and plus expensive."
• "Food portions small and cheap tasting."
• "The food was just okay. I did not enjoy it as much as the other middle eastern restaurant on the next block."
• "There's nothing authentic about this restaurant."
• "The meat is terrible."
• "Foods are not tasty, I am really disappointed. A Turkish Restaurant should be better."

Service

Pros:

• "EXCELLENT!! This was one of the best experiences I have had in New York City."
• "The staff at Antalia were incredibly friendly and attentive."
• "The service was fantastic. Everyone was so welcoming and nice to us."
• "The server was very polite and patient with us as we stayed quite a long time for the lunch."
• "The staff made the whole experience very easy ordering and delivery wise with a dedicated online portal for catering."
• "The staff was attentive and made me feel welcomed."
• "Service was exceptional, food was amazing and so fresh."

Cons:

• "The waiters here behave somewhat rude."
• "Came with a large group at lunch on a Wednesday, but seemed like they tended to forget us, lost a side dish, etc."
• "That auto service charge is not a nice move, I’d rather tip for the good service we had."
• "The service charge they automatically put on was the only negative for me and quite high in my opinion."
• "Service (weekend) was so inattentive that we had to walk inside to place our order."
• "We asked them is this how you treat your customers? They said because we are very busy at this time that was very unprofessional."
• "We were informed that we MUST order at least two entrees because that is the policy here."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The place was packed, but very moderately loud. We felt like we could hear ourselves easily."
• "The decor was really impressive, lots of whites and turquoise blues."
• "The ambiance invites you in with its perfect blend of sophistication and comfort."
• "The atmosphere was warm and inviting, creating a perfect setting for a memorable meal."
• "With prompt, friendly service, and cosy, clean and ambient atmosphere, we didn’t want to go back out into the cold New York streets."
• "The space itself is beautiful. A perfect date night or dinner for the family. Casual, yet elegant."
• "The ambience is lovely."

Cons:

• "The Turkish bread was reheated and a bit dry."
• "Grape leaves were kind of sweet? (I've have millions of grape leaves and these were not to my liking)"
• "There were maybe two okra pieces that were too fibrous and tough to chew, but it didn't ruin the experience."
• "Bread was sourdough, not pita which was a little weird."
• "The sandwiches were dry as there was no sauce in them."
• "Not fit for outdoor dining (no heat)."
• "It's terrible when he put the spoon on the table without plate or napkin under them."

Value

Pros:

• "The food was amazing and reasonably priced!"
• "Prices are reasonable."
• "The prices are fair for the neighborhood--right off Fifth Ave, after all."
• "This was one of the most affordable ones."
• "Prices were really reasonable."
• "It's also priced extremely reasonable for the portions that you receive."
• "The prices were very affordable compared to other locations in Midtown Manhattan."

Cons:

• "Not worth the high price + gratuity was already included in the bill when we received the check."
• "The lunch special portion size was way too small."
• "Portion size was very small; not worth the high price."
• "Old. Broken platters. Not authentic. Waaay overpriced."
• "Price, food portion and quality are not the best."
• "Flavors are not worth these prices, but service was OK."
• "Including a shocking 'without notice' extra charge for bringing our own cake."