"If you go on dates in Hell’s Kitchen (or often appease your uptown friends by meeting them halfway), you should keep Kashkaval in mind. This Mediterranean small plates restaurant is brick-walled, candle-lit, and generally quiet without being too romantic. You can share wine, Turkish flatbreads, and some skewered meats. Plus, there’s a fondue list with three different variations, and you can get your fondue portioned for one. Just thought you should know." - bryan kim, willa moore, neha talreja, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, ciera velarde
"Kashkaval is a dimly-lit, rustic Mediterranean restaurant where you should bring a date, a parent, or really anyone you feel comfortable sharing a plate of fondue with. (They serve three different kinds.) This brick-walled space stays relatively quiet, so you'll be able to enjoy a peaceful meal before you wade through crowds of people screaming for autographs. Note that this place is only open late (until midnight) Thursday to Saturday." - bryan kim, sonal shah, will hartman, molly fitzpatrick, ciera velarde, arden shore
"The Garden Room at this Mediterranean restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen feels like being in a mountain house inside a snow globe. The stone-floored, foliage-filled room is great for a cozy family style prix-fixe, which features shareable Turkish flatbreads, fondue, and meat skewers. Lunch menu options start at $32 per person, and dinner at $55. You can also buy out the whole restaurant." - neha talreja, bryan kim, hannah albertine, will hartman
"A lot of the best restaurants around Columbus Circle are very busy and pretty expensive, but if you’re just looking for a quiet, semi-casual meal in the area, head to Kashkaval. It’s a dimly-lit Mediterranean restaurant that’s generally quiet without being too romantic. Bring a date or parent here to share wine, Turkish flatbreads, and some skewered meats. There’s a fondue list with four different variations, and you can get your fondue portioned for one." - bryan kim, carina finn koeppicus, kenny yang, will hartman
"What It Is: A Mediterranean small plates restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen Perfect For: Date Night, Casual Weeknight Dinner Kashkaval Garden is a very comfortable Hell’s Kitchen restaurant, and for that we credit its neighborhood feel, and also its fondue. This is a Mediterranean small plates spot on 9th Avenue where you can share Turkish flatbreads, skewered meats, and wine. If you spend time in Hell’s Kitchen (or often appease your uptown friends by meeting them halfway), Kashkaval is a great option for dates or catch-up dinners. The Verdict: A useful neighborhood restaurant in Hell’s Kitchen." - hannah albertine, bryan kim, katherine lewin, hillary reinsberg, chris stang, matt tervooren