Normas Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Restaurant Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The hummus and pita bread alone is a 10/10."
• "The lamb was tender and so flavorful."
• "The baklava-omg!"
• "The food was bursting with authentic flavors, and every dish we tried was a delightful journey."
• "Fresh made to order plant-based healthy meals."
• "Authentic Mediterranean food and almost every ingredient is made in house, that adds amazing flavor!"
• "Authentic middle eastern food, very different and very good."

Cons:

• "It also smells disgusting when you walk in."
• "They serve the food hot as hell, and it's not even as it was described half of the time."
• "Clearly was not fresh, no flavor, and something really didn't taste right!!"
• "We could not find understanding in salty hummus and falafel overwhelmed with baking soda as strong after taste."
• "Food was not good! Everything tasted a bit bitter specially items that had to do with tahini like hummus."
• "Chicken shwarma was the worst as it seemed too bland in seasoning."
• "Food looked really good. But had little to no flavor."

Service

Pros:

• "The service was impeccable."
• "Food and service excellent, prices reasonable."
• "Both servers working at the time were also very kind and attentive."
• "Staff were incredibly friendly and attentive, ensuring a memorable dining experience."
• "The family that owns and cooks are just the nicest and sweetest people around!"
• "There are Vegan choices and -most of all - the energy from all the employees is peaceful, welcoming, and treats us as ‘family.’"
• "The staff was attentive and really on top of it, which we really appreciated."

Cons:

• "Overrated, overpriced, underdelivered."
• "Foods were overpriced and servers were dying for tips."
• "It was also a bit confusing when we walked in because no one received us, so we weren't sure whether to seat ourselves or what."
• "Service was terrible from waitress, long wait to order. Food to long time to be served."
• "But for some reason, it took a long time to make two relatively simple sandwiches that might even be served 'fast-food' at other places."
• "Expensive compared to portions."
• "Small portion of rice with sauteed peppers $18."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "A small elegant but casual spot, almost like a hole in the wall if you're not paying attention to what's really in the Barclays shopping center."
• "The atmosphere was very romantic and very clean."
• "The atmosphere inside is really nice."
• "The restaurant itself is cozy and welcoming, the staff kind and informative."
• "The atmosphere of the place is wonderful, everyone seems friendly and the place smells great."
• "The ambiance is cozy and inviting, making it a perfect spot for any occasion."
• "The atmosphere was informally and relaxed yet inviting enough for the warmth of conversation amongst friends."

Cons:

• "We stopped by to try and eat in that wasn't an option, apparently you should reserve."
• "Overall extremely disappointed with the food and the outrageous prices of this restaurant."
• "The food just wasn't super spectacular to me for the price so I don't know that I'll be back."
• "I couldn't wait to get out of this restaurant."
• "The food was bland, lacking any type of flavor, with no spices or onions."
• "This place grosses me out as it was my first time going there and will be my last."
• "They don't care about your kids, and they make the kids wait longer then the adults."

Value

Pros:

• "Delicious! Fresh! Courteous! Popular so make a reservation. Expected the meal to have cost more than it did, what a great value for FABULOUS FOOD!!!"
• "It is a bit pricey but it is worth it for the flavors and the portions aren’t bad either."
• "Great place for Greek / Mediterranean food and it won't break the bank!"
• "Authentic mediterranean food, taste original, and great price."
• "Everything on the menu is reasonably priced, with the most expensive that I've seen is less than $25."
• "Good portions. Affordable price point."
• "The food is reasonably priced, delicious, and filling!"

Cons:

• "The recommended chicken sandwich I found it mediocre as the chicken was hard."
• "The kebabs were very good but a little dry."
• "I am vegetarian and how any vegetarian dishes I ordered that warrants fluctuating high pricing is beyond me."
• "Prices are too expensive compared to the level of quality of food and service."
• "Only slight disappointment was the desserts, they were really tiny for the price."
• "The price is slightly on the expensive side too."
• "Prices reasonable."