Barbounia

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  Alex Schull

  ·4 weeks ago

  “Yeah just a heads up I’m gonna be glazing on this one. Barbounia is of my top five restaurants in the city. Every dish on the menu ranges from very good to outstanding, and the service is consistently polished and professional. Despite its popularity, the restaurant strikes the perfect balance - energetic and bustling without ever feeling overcrowded. I’ve been here for date nights, large group dinners, and solo meals at the bar, and it excels in every setting. The soaring ceilings, warm lighting, and comfortably moderate noise level create an exceptional atmosphere that’s both lively and inviting. Tonight’s martini was impeccably crafted, the octopus was tender and flavorful, and the steak was cooked to perfection paired with an Italian red (Chianti Classico, a Tuscan stalwart). A special shoutout to the tall Argentinian bartender (Johan?) who is the epitome of hospitality behind the bar. Knowledgeable, personable, and effortlessly attentive, he elevates the entire experience and makes every visit feel memorable. Barbounia continues to deliver one of the most consistently excellent dining experiences in the city.”

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  Arlene James

  ·1 month ago

  “I think I enjoyed the beautiful atmosphere possibly more than my dinner. My friend and I shared the short rib tagine and the grilled octopus. She loved her cocktail, mine was just ok. I can't remember the name of our dessert but it was my favorite part of the meal Overall It was good, and i'm glad I went, but i'd probably only go back for more of that dessert.😋”

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  Andrew Dabydeen

  ·1 month ago

  “Barbounia was a great place to share a meal with coworkers, especially since the menu is built well for trying a variety of dishes together. Everything we had was good and the overall experience felt polished and enjoyable. …”

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  Kiu Siu

  ·1 month ago

  “Friends and I tried this restaurant for dinner. We were seated on time, in the middle of a beautiful dining room. The menu is extensive with a good variety of mezze, appetizers, soup and salad, mains and dessert. The wine menu also has a good selection of domestic and international wines. We ordered a couple of mezze, the Portugal Grilled Octopus and the Kalamata Olive Flatbread for appetizers. These were very delicious, particularly the octopus which was tender and well seasoned. For entrees we tried the short rib tagine and the lamb kofta kebab terracota. These were also delicious. For dessert we shared the Silan and the Rosewater Panacotta. We were disappointed with the desserts. The Silan was overly sweet and the panacotta was unexciting. Overall we enjoyed our dinner at Barbounia. The service was friendly and efficient. And the atmosphere was lively.”

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  Maya Bayliss

  ·3 months ago

  “I’ve been walking by this restaurant for years in hopes I would get to eat there one day. My husband and I were walking around and decided to make a last minute reservation. Best decision ever! We got the Branzino and Duck Shawarma. …”

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  Mohit Vatsa

  ·3 months ago

  “Place is nicely decorated and huge. I had high hopes for the restaurant, based on all the reviews. However, we came back disappointed. First, place was very (very) loud. They were playing loud music, which made people to talk loud. 2nd …”

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  Anushka Mankunath

  ·3 months ago

  “The ambiance is great, and good service as well! Food wise my lamb kofta was ok, nothing above average. The portion was large which was nice. The initial dips and bread were very good. We were with one vegetarian and it looked like there …”

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  Karina Turgut

  ·3 months ago

  “I really enjoy going to Barbunia. I’ve been several time, and for me that’s always a sign of great quality, good service, and an elegant yet relaxed atmosphere. I also love its location in the city, and I think the layout of the restaurant …”

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  ankana bhatacharya

  ·4 months ago

  “My third time at Barbounia, I’ve always enjoyed the food and drinks! But I’m here to mention the heirloom cauliflower - I’ve never ever had such an amazing dish made of cauliflower, they’re like little brocollinis crispy fried …”

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  Daniel Cohen

  ·4 months ago

  “Absolutely fantastic food and service. The grilled octopus was the best we've had. We ordered the five mezzes, highly recommended! The lamb kofteh and short ribs? We ate what we could and packed the rest for home... Good gluten free options.”