Dar525

The food is great, and the staff is very nice. I was surprised by their baklava and chocolate mousse because they were on point, nothing too sweet. Everything was flavorful. I would definitely go back.

Thoroughly enjoyed our experience here. Very kind and quick service, and loved our food! Only thing to note, adding chicken to your salad comes as a +$8 side of chicken kebab. The restaurant is also on the smaller side, so I recommend making a reservation in advance just in case. Thank you for having us!

I LOVE this new addition to the neighborhood! Abyr was our host, and she was super attentive. She offered great recommendations. The kale and falafel salad with the hibiscus drink was amazing. My friend and I had the lamb kebabs and fried chicken. The batter is light, crispy, and pairs excellent with the garlic dip. If you get a dessert, I highly recommend the chocolate mousse and baklava. I will be returning soon in person and will probably do takeout or delivery soon!

We ordered 2 burgers for take out, with regular fries and sweet potato fries. I was skeptical at first with trying a new place, but i must say that the burgers were wholesome good & tasted quality. I especially liked the sweet potato fries. Yes will go back.

This place is new in our area and we visited it tonight for the first time. I don’t want to waste your time with many words. From my point of view it’s perfect. Nice interior design, tasty food, good service, lovely music and friendly atmosphere. We ordered Kafta Kebab, Rice, Mousaka and Zaatar Bread. I want to mention delicious coffee and Baklava. I was pleasantly surprised by the price. Highly recommend.

The food, service and ambiance here is excellent and we certainly hope that they stick around. We had a variety of dishes including a falafel platter, lamb kebab, zataar bread and a chicken flatbread. Everything we had stood out and was equally delicious. The lamb was tender and seasoned well. We loved the variety of sauces and vegetables as well. The house sangria was also refreshing and delightful. We cannot wait to go back and try brunch, the lamb kofta, merguez, and several other dishes on their menu.

Delivery perfect, delivery fast, attentive to comments but most importantly the meat there is always fabulous ! I could buy the same but it’ll not be cooked the same way very marvelous. If the delivery experience is top notch please do not change it - what about inside ? Must be just a perfect spot maybe the best here in BK. Will soon eat in with my partner, will add another review am already prepared for it🤌

Tried their pistachio flatbread and the chicken flatbread. Both were extremely delicious. Especially the pistachio flatbread is a must-try!! We then got the pistachio gelato which was also superb! The atmosphere, the vibes 10/10. And finally the playlist they played was very tasteful. Will definitely be back!

We think that "dar" means home, and that is such an accurate name because this place is cozy like home. Upon entering, you can order the hummus and pita right away and be met with a smile. They even have adjustable lights and an abundance of pillows (though the fluff level had me in a pickle.) The service was awesome. If you are deciding between 3 different drinks, they will give you a sample so you can make an informed decision. Although the table was too small for our food, we made it work. The pita emits steam which you can decide is a good thing or bad thing. I think good. Now alas, our meal has come to an end and we are packing up our leftovers. If memory serves, a big brown bag that rustles in the wind is their signature bag to go. But I guess we'll just have to wait and see and I encourage you to come find out for yourself.

It was the last day of my ClassPass cycle and I'd used not a single credit. Rather than let my credits go to waste after paying for them, I decided to order "dinner" from Dar525 before going to a previously planned sit down dinner elsewhere. I had been to the one on Grand St. and the other in Williamsburg, so I was happy to see there was one in my neighborhood! I ordered the Chicken and Rice bowl and waited for the staff to prepare it. As I sat at the bar and looked around, I realised the place was packed and it was just a Wednesday night! The music was nice and the lighting was very pretty. I chatted with the staff and learned that my favourite Dar525 (on Grand St.) had closed since I last visited in March 2024That place had sentimental value to me! It was where I found out that my boyfriend's guy best friend was in love with him. I'll never forget seeing the shock-horror on his face as he read the confessional text message and being so distracted by how delicious my Chicken Tagine was that I was in a different world! While I was sad to hear that and sad for the team, I was especially grateful that they'd opened this one in May 2024 as I live nearby. I took my rice bowl home and popped it into the fridge. The bag smelled delightful, so it was hard to leave it there while I went to dinner. I ate it reheated for dinner the next evening. It was pretty tasty! The only thing I would have liked is a larger serve of hot sauce! Otherwise, it was yummy! To give a fairer review, I'll definitely return for a proper sit down dinner. I'm really hoping the Chicken Tagine from Grand St. is on the menu here!

I love coming here. Randomly walked by it one day and decided to stop in. Was greeted by a friendly staff member. I had question about the menu and they took there time to answer them all. The vibe is super chill. Make sure to stop in. Food is

Dar 525 is a welcome addition to the restaurant scene on Malcolm X Blvd. The ambiance is very nice and calming, and I love the decor. I've been anticipating their opening since the sign popped up, so I'm glad they've finally launched! I had the pleasure of dining on their second evening open. For it being just their second day, there was a healthy stream of customers rolling in. I was greeted by a hostess and dined by myself at the bar. There I was given menus for drinks, food, and entrees from the oven. I was in a very lamb-y mood, so I ordered the Syrian rolls with ground lamb and the lamb kebabs. And for wine, I was advised to try the pinot noir. The Syrian rolls are fried philo dough stuffed with your choice of lamb or cheese and parsley. I went for the lamb. I'd describe it as similar to an egg roll, but filled only with meat. The order comes with two and a tart sort of white yogurt sauce. I really enjoyed the flavor and crunchiness of the appetizer. I absolutely loved my lamb kebabs. The two skewers of lamb chunks were cooked to medium as I asked, though I'd probably ask for medium rare next time. They were perfectly seasoned and the presentation was great. They're served atop a half of pita bread, with pickled onions, half a roasted tomato, and two sauces. My plate was empty by the end of my meal, except for a couple of pieces of onion. Every bite was enjoyable. Dar serves a brunch menu everyday, and will be adding bottomless mimosas and bellinis as weekend options. I can't wait to pop in for that! The lamb shank tagine was very close to being my entree, but I wasn't sure my appetite would allow it. My next visit will also include grabbing something from the dessert menu. The flourless chocolate cake caught my eye, but I ended up having more wine instead. The staff was very friendly, and contributed greatly to my enjoyment of the evening. I can't wait to drop in again!

Fantastic food every single time. For my first visit I got the stuffed grape leaves, cauliflower and pita. Their aperol spritz's are 10/10. My second visit I ordered the Chicken Lemongrass Flatbread pizza and loved every single bite. The chicken was so flavorful and the ingredients were super fresh. I will be a regular that's for sure

Food is good and better than most options in delivery range. I really like the pistachio pizza.

As soon as I opened the door to Dar525 for the first time I was met Abyr's amazing spirit which is what made me walk in as I felt very welcomed! The inside of the restaurant was also very modern & clean! Since I love a good lamb shank, I asked Abyr about it and she highly recommended it! Sure enough once it arrived it was not only very delicious but came with a very interesting side dish which included apricots & zucchini and that made the lamb shank that much more unique & delicious!

Great mediterranean in the neighborhood. Clean, small and quaint. I have eaten here three - four times recently. The food was very good. The waiter was was friendly . I would recommend patronizing this restaurant.

been in a few times and always had great service and amazing food! really diverse food and drink menu.

When I say that a chicken soup will haunt me, I'm talking about this one. Flavorful, rich, and packed with veggies and a hint of lemon, this soup heals from the moment it goes in your mouth. It comes with a warm pita and if you want a really good time, have a mint tea. The service was incredible and the decor was gorgeous and understated.

Let's see, the ambiance, very cozy and dark enough to be a very nice spot to have an intimate dinner. Now with the bar area it also easily facilitates a nice singles meal. As for service, staff was very accommodating. The female bartender also handled my order and gave good insight into what a good 1st visit meal should be to guarantee a 2nd. Now the synopsis needed for any restaurant, the food. The lentil soup: very good. Not the best in town, but something close to a runner up. Tried the Chipolte hummus and was unsure of what I would think being I love traditional humus, but if you'd like a twist on the traditional it was a winner. Excellent. I also had the mixed plate with Lamb kebab, kafta kebab, and chicken schawarma: it was one of the better in town and would definitely recommend the visit to try. All in all, a terrific new entry on the NY restaurant scene. Thanks

Good food, affordable prices, comfy decor, and attentive staff. The pistachio flatbread was the perfect combination of sweet and savory.

We hit the new Mediterranean place on Malcolm X and it was incredible. Great vibe. Place is fresh, clean and inviting. The staff are friendly and attentive. Food is A+. Shawarma, Baba, Cauliflower, grape leaves are all excellent. Highly recommend!

This place was so delicious. I don't remember the exact name of the dish I had but I was apt hunting, needed to desperately stop for food and navigated here. Charming. Cute. Great staff. And best of all, in my old hood so I was happy to take a moment. I think I had something like a Syrian breakfast bowl, not sure the exact name but there were 2 perfectly poached eggs, some cured beef (like, but not bacon) deliciously seasoned, kale & other veggies and a labneh in the dish. Perfect! Clean, great quality. And I felt good because I had some greens, so all bases covered. I also ordered a Hugo spritz bc.. well they're amazing in the summer (or whenever)! Delicious all around! But when I got the check I noticed the drink wasn't on the bill.. I told the staff before I paid to make sure I was charged correctly... and well they just gave it to me on the house! So sweet. So chill. So tasty! Def recommend if you can. This location was on point!!

My wife and I just had brunch here and I can highly recommend it. I had the grilled halloumi salad (see picture). The mix of salty halloumi, tart dressing and sweet slices of date made for a wonderful combination. My wife had a bowl with poached eggs. The egg yolks were still nicely liquid and mixed with a yogurt-dill sauce to make a really nice dressing. Friendly service and a cool vibe as well. My one complaint is that we were practically the only customers in the place--I guess it hasn't been "discovered" yet. Locals, go and eat here!

My day started great because I went to Dar 525. I met Avir, who was very kind, and the service was wonderful. The warm atmosphere and friendly smiles made it even better. The shawarma was sooo good, and the music was a vibe. I'll definitely bring more friends and family here.

My husband and I went to Dar for the first time this evening and had a great time. The food was great - really delicious and savory. We had the fava bean appetizer, Dar burger and the fish and rice dish, a kind of Syrian paella. Our server, Mazen, was fantastic - they were super friendly and welcoming and made great recommendations. The vibe was relaxed, homey and welcoming. We're so pleased to have a new great restaurant in the neighborhood and we'll definitely be back!