Dar525

Mazen was the most amazing server. Very funny, kind, and made great recommendations. The food was incredible. Strongly recommend the pistachio pizza. Thank you so much!

Amazing place to grab some brunch or dinner. Selection is great with lots of variety on the menu if you’re looking for some bring unique. Place wasn’t too packed when we went in at around 11:30am and service was great. The restaurant has very unique decoration and the dar burger was great and the fries cooked well. The shakshuka was had by my mom and she thought it was very good, but make sure to ask for your eggs to be a little bit cooked through as the egg whites were a bit runny. Great place for some Mediterranean!

Had lunch here on a rainy day with my mother. Not my first time at the restaurant and my mothers first time having Mediterranean cuisine. I enjoyed it just as much as previously , the food and service does not disappoint. The chicken soup , haloumi salad, mezze plate and the grill plate made me feel happy. Meat was perfectly cooked , soft and just the perfect amount of sides. The portions are big and definitely worth the price. Highly recommend this restaurant. Oooh, and the pistachio pizza with the spicy honey - it deserves a separate review. Loved every minute of my lunch.

From the second I walked in I was in awe with the vibe of the restaurant but once I was greeted and seated by Abyr I knew for sure my dining experience would be above none. When the food came I was in awe with the portion I though I was almost robbing them. And the flavors were tasty and the ingredients were super fresh. I highly recommend if you haven't stopped by to try out the food you drop everything and go today!!!!

Great food at very reasonable prices. I had the brunch pizza (5/5), the falafel (3/5) and the sangria (5/5). Happy hour is on Sundays till I think 3pm. Ambiance is also nice and so is the service. Brunch pizza (5/5) - really good middle eastern spices (Mint, cumin, etc.) combined with loads of gooey cheese, mushrooms, and eggs. A great hearty meal that tastes super good and is well priced for what you get (about $18). Not traditional at all but still great for brunch Sangria (4/5) - great sangria with a very good amount of alcohol. A steal for such a low price during HH (like I think $6). Falafel (3/5) - don't get this. It's hard and not very flavorful. I feel like they didn't fry it properly or it wasn't fresh.

This place was incredible. The mezzes, the shawarma and lamb kebab platter are perfect for sharing and gives you an reason to order desert. I've been here twice now and the food was great both times. It's fresh and is delivered pretty quickly. Now service can be a little slow but that's easily forgiven when the food comes out just give them a little grace. Highly recommend!

We came here for brunch and they were really nice. Ordered a variety of dishes and food was on point. The interior decoration is well done. The ambience allows you to transport yourself to a different time and place. Loved the couches in the back of the restaurant. Overall a great place to take friends and family. Food is a little pricey, but going there is worth the experience.

This was a great brunch spot. The decor is so cute and love the table under the ceiling window. The dishes are unique and delicious. My friend got the bunch pizza that has an egg! A very shareable plate. The shakshuka comes with pita and hummus which makes it great for different options in every bite. The bellini was mixed well, but the refill time was not consistent at times. Get the coffee! It has notes of chocolate. No sugar needed. I would def return for another brunch day.

Ordered from here as we've been wanting to try for a while and was pleasantly surprised how great the food was, especially the garden salad! Delivery was super fast and everything was fresh. The garden salad has lovely light dressing that was perfect for the vegetables and had 2 small dolmas on it, which were a nice surprise. My partner had the chicken kebab which was wonderful, and came with hummus, babaganouj, taziki sauce, garlic aioli sauce, hot sauce and pita bread. Everything was fantastic and we would love to eat here again, especially to try some desserts!

I have been to this place a few times over the years and earlier today I went for a birthday brunch with a few friends. It is very casual and nicely decorated inside with some nice sitting areas outside for drinks/relaxing which I like. The food really stands out here--they have a great brunch menu and you can also order from the regular menu as well. We started with the Mezze plate which was fantastic-5 different types of dips to share for the table which was enjoyed by everyone. They accidentally gave us one of the wrong dips for the platter so we pointed it out and they brought the correct one so we got one extra dip which was nice! :) We also enjoyed the Zaatar with fresh pistachios on top which was so tasty and fresh. I got the vegetarian Cous Cous there for my main entrée which is one of my favorite dishes. I don't see that on the menu in many places. It comes with raisins and lots of fresh spices also with a side of broth with veggies. The broth is very tasty and I love mixing the Cous Cous with the broth-so yummy! I really enjoyed their fresh mint tea as well and I always love all the food there! For some reason today the waitstaff seemed very disinterested and even a bit confused when we tried to ask them questions about dishes etc. We had to ask for a few things a number of times and we had trouble getting the bill although it was fairly empty. It may have just been an off afternoon for them because usually the service is fabulous. In any case-this is one of my favorite Mediterranean spots in NYC. I like that they have some unique types of dishes you don't see anywhere else. I can't wait to go back and try some of their other stuff as well.

I met up with some friends here, and I realized I hadn't had Mediterranean food in ages. We snagged a spot outside, and it turned out to be the perfect cool night for it. We were greeted right away, and our orders were taken promptly. I tried their strawberry cocktail, and it was absolutely delicious. I went with the lamb platter , while the rest of my group opted for the chicken gyro platter. It came with two types of hummus, salad, fresh pita bread, and rice. The food was sooo delicious, and I'd definitely go back if I'm ever in the area again.

Solid Mediterranean spot in Brooklyn with a cozy ambiance. I got the falafel platter ($15) which came with a side salad, hummus, and a pita. Everything was delicious. Pita was light and flaky. Falafel was flavorful and well balanced. Service was excellent. Overall I would come back. Good value for $15. 7.83 / 10

We stopped in here the day after a concert on a Friday for brunch and got lured in by their happy hour menu. I got their house sangria which was really good, especially considering the price. We had their pistachio flatbread with hot honey (oh my god it was so good), a mezze platter, and a chicken shawarma. We were maybe the only other table there and the waitress was really nice, sat us by a space next to an outlet and let me work while being there. If I lived in the area, they would've seen me there for HH with a mezze almost daily!

I've been ordering delivery from here for years, kabob platters, shawarma pitas, kibbe, fattoush, hummus, labne, muhamara, cucumber yogurt. All delicious! This weekend I went in person for the first time for bottomless brunch. The interior is cozy and has some homey decor such as cute and colored antique chairs and couches around it. Their brunch deal is for ~$40 you get an entree and an hour and a half of bottomless mimosas, bloodies, or draft beer. They come around generously with pitchers to refill you. Service was very friendly as well. My one friend got the french toast and said it was delicious, it came with fruit, one spun sugar, butter, and cream. My other friend and I each got the breakfast pizza, one with mergues sausage one with out. A mozzarella and feta pizza with mushrooms, onions, and zaatar topped with poached eggs. Incredible. Definitely check it out for brunch, lunch, or dinner.

My first time coming here so I normally wouldn't be so quick to write off a place but I ordered on their specials menu and it was not good. I got the chicken tajin - the chicken was dry, the soup was too salty, and overall the flavor left a lot up to the imagination. The restaurant itself is beautiful inside so maybe I ordered the wrong thing and should give it another go. Ambiance 8/10 Service 7/10 Good 4/10 (at least what I ordered) I won't be back unless someone tells me exactly what on the menu I should try.

I've lost count on the amount of times I've ate here, but it's never a miss. I ordered delivery numerous times (their Syrian Bread SLAPS) before I ultimately went in person. Knowing their flatbreads were delicious, I had to go for their breakfast pizza which was spectacular. It was a large portion for just me, but as they have so many delicious options, I recommend ordering family-style for the table. Their Syrian Bread (don't get it confused with their Za'atar bread!) is by far my favorite thing from this place and it's sadly no longer on the menu, but I dream of it often. It included olive oil, sesame seeds, onions and Syrian harissa. I long to have the recipe one day... Until then, I'll keep going back in hopes of its return! All in all, it's not your typical Mediterranean restaurant as it's wildly more authentic than what most Americans are used to. The Lebanese and Syrian influences are very forward, in the best way possible. Couldn't recommend this restaurant more.

I got to try their breakfast pizza with meat added! Its definitely enough for two people but me being the hungry hungry hippo that I am, I ate it all by myself....its a personal pizza right? Also, its not everyday where I think the music playlist at a restaurant is fire. I was legit shazamming every song. I appreciate the middle eastern deep house. Lastly, the service was so nice. They kept checking up on me and making sure I was okay.

Super cute place with an intimate, laidback atmosphere. I went as a group of 3 on a weeknight and there wasn't any wait. The waiter was friendly and relaxing so the overall experience was pleasant. We ordered the assorted mezze and then got the assorted combo of entrees with chicken schwarma, falafel, and kafta. Overall very solid - my favorite was the cauliflower mezze - but otherwise nothing really stole my attention and stood out.

When you step into this restaurant you feel the warmth of the Mediterranean culture. The staff is always kind and knowledgeable. The food is amazing. Such rich flavors. Some of the best hummus you'll have!

When an Italian-restaurant-that-shall-not-be-named is jam packed with no open spots at 5pm on a Thursday, a quick Yelp search led me to this gem. Quite empty at that time, which is what I'd expect for most restaurants, but started to get a bit more crowded as our dinner concluded. Can totally see why since the food was delish! Safiha: Kinda reminded me of a lahmacun, but baked directly on dough that is thick like a proper pizza instead of thin bread. And the topping contains a very generous amount of spiced ground lamb. So much that if you pick up a slice you risk lamb rolling off, so maybe best to eat it with a knife and fork. One of the most unique and memorable pizzas I've ever had. One is enough to fill up 2 grown men, if you order a few sides of kebab/falafel. Chicken Kebab: Extremely tender and moist, especially so considering it's white meat. With a very nice marinated flavor. Goes great against the cooling cucumber yogurt dip. I could definitely see myself eat a whole platter of this. Lamb Kebab: Was a little disappointing compared to the chicken. Which is shocking since I usually prefer lamb to chicken. And also surprisingly since the ground lamb on the pizza was so nice. I think the first issue is that the marinade was kinda weak, in that I barely tasted any flavor besides lamb. And then the texture was a bit dense and dry, maybe because it wasn't marinated enough or maybe because it wasn't the best cut? Falafel: Crunchy exterior and soft grainy interior. Lightly spiced. Just the way a falafel should be.

Best brunch ever!!! Alah and Mazen were the best! So attentive and kept the drinks flowing! Will definitely be back.

Unfortunately during our visit today, Dar 525 only seemed interested in fulfilling online orders for drivers, vs. servicing the live customers in their restaurant. My family of four placed our orders, and over an hour later when we inquired about the status of our food, were told that the order was never submitted. At no point in that hour did our server come back to our table to check on us, or apparently even recall that we were seated there. I may go alone and try the food at some point, but what an incredibly disappointing experience.

I came here with two friends for dinner on a Saturday night. We got there around 6:30 and had no problems getting a table. We decided to order a few dishes and share: - Mezze sampler (we picked grape leaves, mousaka, m'subha, pan-fried cauliflower, and labne) - Falafel plate (came with house salad, rice, hummus, babaganouj, and pita) - Side order of mergues The food was delicious, and it was the perfect amount for the three of us. Including tax and tip, we paid under $60 for our meal (in May '23), so it was very affordable! Beautiful restaurant, great food, and friendly service. What's not to love?

Short notes: Excellent kibbeh and mezze in general. DO NOT ORDER THE MOROCCAN DISHES (tagine was terrible/couscous was alright.) Excellent pistachio pizza. Basboosa is better of the desserts. I went to this tasty Middle Eastern spot with four others. They have a mix of Syrian and Moroccan food and some other things and I was surprised to find a Syrian place (which is part of my ancestry.) As I was there early, I sampled a Sour Cherry Gose from Back Home Brewery; a Brooklyn based female owned Arabic inspired brewery. This was a tasty refreshing beer with the sour cherry adding some extra flavor. It was $10 which is expensive but expected for the area and since this beer is pretty pricey normally in stores. I also got a Taybeh Dark which is from a Palestinian microbrewery which is an alright take on a German Bock. The service was friendly. We started with a mixed mezze plate which is $15 and it serves as a sampler being a small portion of five different mezze. This included mousaka, roasted cauliflower w/tahini, batata harara, m'subha, and muhammara. My preference was the batata harara or fried spiced potatoes which had a nice kick. The mousaka (eggplant with tomatoes) was also excellent while the muhamara was also quite good flavored with cashews instead of the usual walnuts you commonly see. The m'subha is a unique dish consisting of chickpeas with tahini and it was also good while the only just OK thing was the roasted cauliflower which I would have preferred a bit more roasted but I am spoiled by a local spot. From the Syrian/general Middle Eastern side, the kibbeh which arrived soon afterwards were outstanding and the highlight of the meal along with the mezze. Perfect texture and flavor and not overly sweet. The sweet potato fries were alright. They could have been a bit crispier and I would have preferred a little bit more spice to the harissa tasty. The pistachio flatbread was excellent with a good amount of slightly salty cheese. It also came with some spicy honey for some reason (it worked so I can't really fault it.) The final dish from that end was the lamb kebab platter with hummus/baba ghanouj, rice, salad, yogurt sauce, & pita. The lamb could have been a bit more tender but the hummus and babaghanoush were outstanding. From the Moroccan side, we ordered couscous with mergues (their spelling) and chicken tagine. For some unknown reason, they serve both of these with the broths on the side. The couscous was fine with a good amount of vegetables. The merguez was cooked proper but it could have been spicier but the broth was tasty. The tagine was not good. The chicken was on the bland side even with all of the vegetables and fruit and the sauce was watery. I'm really not sure if the chicken was even cooked in said tagine and even less so if the sauce was incorporated. I wouldn't recommend either of them at all and the tagine was by far the worst thing on the menu. For dessert we got baklava and basboosa. The former was fine though I've had a lot better and the latter was excellent. If the Moroccan food here was better, I probably would bump this place to a 5 though on the other hand if we only had Moroccan food, I would wonder why this place had such a high rating and probably leave them with a two or 3 (or a 1 if I only got the tagine.) As most of the food was quite good, I'll leave it with a 4. Just don't order the tagine and probably stay away from the couscous.

Solid brunch specials and sizable portions! We ordered the chicken platter and mezzes to share between two people and had more than enough to keep us full. The boozy brunch special looked like good bang for the buck, so I may need to do that next time. The decor was cute with mismatched chairs and tables. And the staff was friendly

Decided to go here for a quick bite with a girlfriend and was pleasantly surprised. The food is very tasty and the service was quick and friendly. Definitely will return.

My favorite restaurant in the neighborhood. The food is delicious with great prices. Highly recommend

Food was amazing! Pistachio pizza unique must get. Great friendly server Mazen. Def recommend.

SO delicious, fresh, quick, great prices. This spot rocks! Mazin was gracious and helpful and made us feel at home from the moment we sat down.

Loved everything about it, from the warm welcome from the staff to fresh, delicious food. We ordered way too much and left happy and full. The hummus, falafel and shakshuka were all particularly excellent!

The food was amazing and Mazen was a great waiter! Can't wait to be back at Dar 525!!

the Best Food in Williamsburg. The service is great.the ambiance is very friendly.we enjoyed a very good time here

Mazen was great! Amazing food and great vibes. My husband and I will be coming back for sure!

What can I say this spot always delivers! Came here for brunch over the weekend. I was very happy to know that the falafel platter is on the brunch menu. And the portions are big! Something to note they do a brunch special with an entree and unlimited Mimosas/Bellinis etc. Definitely recommend!

This place is a must! Price is amazing and the servers are always sooo nice. Def get the beat salad, and any of the dips. Tastes very fresh and carefully made. Would recommend!

This place is so good and so worth the money. Food: So yummy! Our table got the assorted plate which allowed us to choose 5 different dips/small plates. We were recommended the stuffed grape leaves, Batata harara, moutabel, labneh and muhamara. Everything was spectacular but the moutabel (eggplant dip) really stole the show. Our table also got the falafel platter and the chicken shawarma platter. The falafel was excellent and both the platters came with a pita, hummus, and babaganouj. The babaganouj was amazing (up there with the moutabel). Service: Our server made wonderful recommendations and was really friendly. Atmosphere: We came late at night so we were the only diners inside. There were a few parties outside though. The vibe was good. Loved the music.

Amazing food! The lamb gyro was soo goood! The Syrian rolls were amazing too. Vibes were really cool too

The food was fantastic and well priced- affordable and so worth it for the quality. The lamb and baklava were delicious! The ambiance feels authentic and like a nice little haven from the city. All the servers were responsive and nice. Highly recommend!

Dar 525 is truly underrated!! I went with a large group (10-12) for a friend's birthday. We did the bottomless brunch - for $40 you get any one entree and unlimited Mimosa, Bloody Mary, Sangria, Bellini, and Draft Beer for 90 minutes (I think they let us stay for closer to 2 hours because they weren't super busy). They dropped off our drinks for the first couple of rounds and then just started coming around with pitchers of mimosa, Bellini, and beer topping us off for the rest of the meal. We came for the bottomless brunch drinks but I was so surprised at how amazing the food was I almost forgot to keep drinking! The entrees are pretty large so my friend and I shared the Grilled Breakfast Pizza (Grilled onions, mushroom, parsley, scallion, mozzarella, feta, Zaatar & two poached eggs) and the Syrian Shakshouka (classic Shakshouka, came with a side of hummus and pita). This place is great for people with dietary restrictions!! I didn't even intend on going meatless, they just had so many good meatless options! They are also have a ton of gluten free options and a handful of vegan. Highly recommend this place! Quick and friendly service, great food, great brunch deal :)

Dar525 found a way to make an outside setting look inviting and comfy (which most places don't), and the interior sitting area was just as nice. I've been to Dar525 on three occasions, each time with someone from a different cultural background, and they had absolutely nothing but compliments for the food, layout and service. The hummus is smooth and tasty, their platters are FILLING, and their tea is authentic Middle Eastern tea (which, as a warning, isn't for everyone). Their staff are lovely and patient, and one time my group needed a little more room so we got to move to a bigger table. I definitely recommend their platters but be careful with the olives because the seeds are still inside.

Amazing food, amazing service, and great vibe. The music and ambiance were great. If you are looking for a great deal for brunch this is the place. The breakfast pizza was great, along with the hummus. Sherif and Alllah always made sure to fill up our glasses. Incredibly friendly from when we walked in the door. Whether you are in Brooklyn or coming from Manhattan or another borough this place is worth it!

Dar 525 has quickly become one of my favorite Mediterranean spots in the neighborhood. I usually order the assorted plate which comes with your choice of 5 side items & a side of pita for $19. All of their dips are amazing - my favorites being their foul (so citrusy & delicious), muhamara, moutabel, & babaganoush. Everything has always been super fresh & flavorful. 10/10

Love this place! Definitely have to get the gyro platter is a must with extra pita! So delicious and excellent service

This was a great place for a dinner for two. I went during the pandemic and they had indoor dining with appropriate social distancing. Every dish is well portioned so your dollar goes pretty far here. I ended up getting a combo platter with chicken and falafel. It came with rice hummus and veggies. Everything was very tasty and well cooked. The hummus was creamy and delicious. The apps were also pretty good: we got the chicken wings which came with a garlicky sauce. The wings were crispy and tasty and went well with the sauce. We also got the spinach pie which interestingly came inside a type of flatbread which was different and tasty in it's own right. Overall I wasn't blown away but I think the prime location in Williamsburg, sizable portions, and flavorful offerings make this place a great choice for a Mediterranean dinner.

The food was very good. I ordered a few things and enjoyed it all. I'm no stranger to Mediterranean food and this is definitely great taste and quality. My chicken gyro platter was so good. I skipped the rice and they gave me so much chicken and I was very stuffed lol. The wings taste like regular fried wings, I couldn't tell they were baked first and fried after as the description says on the menu. The salad was very small and tossed with a vinaigrette that I didn't like so next time I'll put "No dressing" on the description. All of the sauces were amazing. I chose Garlic, Tahini, and a few others I can't think of the name. Overall the food was very good. I will order again for sure.

I was invited here for dinner, and I was pleasantly surprised by the ambiance of the restaurant as well as the quality of the food. I am a big fan of Mediterranean fare and have tried many restaurants offering different takes on such classic dishes as those on Dar 525's menu, so I feel like I have developed a sense of knowing when it's good. For an appetizer, we got hummus and pita, which was perfect to start. I ordered the chicken kebab wrap as an entree and was not disappointed! The portion was large and packed with flavor. I'd definitely stop by to get another.

It's great food. And they have a great brunch special. This is my go-to brunch spot when I have the time. they have the most lovely Mazen on staff nowadays!!!

So glad they added this chicken shawarma and rice bowl to the menu! So delicious and the sauces they put on gave it such an amazing mix of flavor. It's like a chipotle bowl but with a middle eastern twist. We also got their wings and fresh pizza but no time to post a photo was eaten so quickly. It was delivered and was perfectly packaged.

OK stop the presses just found my new favorite Halal place in Brooklyn!!! That's right- *Halal* This place is half Turkish have Syrian owned by two friends committed to excellence in food and novelty while still maintaining traditional flavors in a light hipster backdrop. The ambience is perfectly suited for an outdoor dining night during Covid and the server was extremely hospitable and helpful. She helped us customize our pistachio pizza by suggesting we add some lamb sausage to it which was coincidentally my favorite dish of the night. Also instead of the typical fried eggplant moussaka dish that we are all guilty ofDefaulting to at every single Mediterranean place, I tried the bacon egg plant which are much more creamy consistency and hummus like texture while maintaining the nutrients of a regular egg plant. Last but not least the DAR Burger done medium well definitely hit that burger craving. My only suggestion would be try to get a double patty if you can. Beverages - The iced mint tea and fresh strawberry and lemonade definitely hit the spot on the summer night in the Covid era outdoor seating One last thing to note was that the red and Peter was exceptionally fresh soft and warm! Definitely coming back here the next time I have access to a car- can be a trek from Manhattan but do it for the food and vibe

Ordered the chicken shawarma sandwich (wrap) for pickup + the garlic sauce add-on. They stuff it with quite a bit of chicken along with pickles, pickled turnip, and tomatoes. Highly recommend the garlic sauce add-on because it just adds so much flavor. Overall very yummy and relatively cheap. Would recommend!

We had an incredible brunch today in Memorial Day afternoon. The food was amazing. A few of us had the Shakshuka, which was incredible. The French toast was also amazing. We had a bottomless brunch, which the drinks were 10/10. Loved the Bloody Mary and Bellini. Mazel, our waiter, was lovely and made sure our drinks were always full and everything was to our liking. As a spot I've just not visited in my neighborhood, I'll definitely be back!!

The entire experience was outstanding! My daughter brought me her for Mother's Day lunch - she couldn't have picked a better restaurant, though she's been here before! Alah was a darling & Mazen was very hospitable! The food, service, atmosphere was awesome! Baklava & Arabic Coffee just like mom's back in the day! Middle Eastern Magic! Will definitely be back and hope to hear some Arabic music (Gipsy Kings also) to top off our experience!

Mazen and Alaa were AMAZING!! Come for brunch!! Great vibes, the music is fun. Definitely will be back

The food was delightful and mazen was amazing and very humble and it was such a beautiful and relaxing place

Maizen is the best and so is the food! Go there, ask for Maizen, and you are guaranteed to have a good time. Amazing food, amazing staff, amazing service, amazing vibes. No matter your dietary choices, Dar 525 has something good for you. At a fair price too! Head over now and you won't be disappointed.

Got the chicken shawarma platter, super tasty. Service was good waiters were attentive.

Food and service was amazing! Cannot say more about the wonderful staff and ambiance. Food was to die for.