Dardanel

I checked out few reviews here and there and decided to take my date there last Friday. It was beyond my expectations and we end up having a really nice date which was complimented by the romantic ambiance, great service, and the freshest seafood I've had in years. Two people wine and dine like kings & queens cost $75. We loved it so much..., hope this place is around in the next 10 or 20 years so that maybe we can go back there for our anniversary, given that we last that long. :) Highly recommend this place! more

This is a very cool place to hang out with friends and family, and also for a romantic date, I thought. The food was very flavorful and reasonably priced. I really liked their turkish wine which was very smooth and crisp. The ambiance was romantic, refreshing and appetizing with its wall to wall oil paintings of Mediterranean scenery , sea-salt candles, and dimmed lights. Service was outstanding as well; very friendly and professional. The place is a bit small so the reservation ahead of time might be necessary. I suspect that I'll become a regular there since my place is only 4 blocks away. I recommend you to try their zucchini pancakes as an app, and the fresh mediterranean dorado sea bass as an entree if you are seafood lover as I am. FYI, I have no relations to this place other than being a one time costumer. more

Truly outstanding in all categories; food quality & taste, ambiance, and service. I'll be back at no time. I'd very much recommend it to all foodies of NYC! more

Despite our neigbor warning us not to go to this place we went there based on some of the good reviews here and there. Unfortunately, it was truly bad on all grounds. So bad that I am taking time out of my busy schedule to write this review so it might be helpful to others.The food is very greasy and tastes very gamey.( I don't even have the heart to hand out that food to a homeless person.) There's a bad rotten smell inside the restaurant that you cannot ignore. The decor is very rubbish and silly. The layout of the place is very narrow and claustrophobic. The service is far from professional or cordial. The price wouldn't matter much if the food could live up to it but obviously NOT! P.S : I don't appreciate fake/good reviews written by people who are related to restaurant's owner or manager to some degree. Stop it, you are not helping your own cause. Stay aware, stay away fellow diners! more

I first went to this place with my BF and it was awesome. I'd say that it's a perfect dining-out spot for couples and friends. Last night I took my mom there and she absolutely loved it. The food there is uniquely tasty and "healthy." Unlike other Mediterranean or middle eastern restaurants, the food is NOT greasy and full of carbs, which is a big deal to me. Also, lovely decor, pleasant music, excellent prices, and good service. I highly recommend this place for couples, friends, and family dining. And, if you are within their delivery zone then consider yourself lucky. Cheers, Sharon Pros: Fresh Seafood, Great appetizers, Fantastic wine selection Cons: My place is out of their delivery zone. more

This is a heaven for fish lovers. Not to mention lamb and hummus. Gaya and Ishmael also make you feel so a home. This Turkish delight is the best NYC has to offer. Have the whole Branzino and don't forget the stuffed grape vines. I smile just writing this review as my mouth waters. Once you got you'll alway go back. Pros: Fish, Hummus, Lamb, Stuffed Grape Leaves, Great Service, Fun Atmoshphere Cons: Tough to get a table sometimes more