12 Chairs

Thanks to Google maps for showing this spot when I looked up the Angelika theater!! This was very close to my express bus stop. Delicious Israeli restaurant. Varied menu from breakfast to dinner. Don't get mislead my the name. There's more than 12 chairs. It's intimate and smallish and a bit tight. I'm used to having my smoked salmon sandwich on a bagel. I wasn't sure how it would be on a ciabatta but it was amazing. Crunchy and not very bready Very generous amount of salmon. Comes with a delicious Israeli salad We shared potato perogi with the most delicious fried onions and sour cream. My friend had the eggs and salmon. It didn't come scrambled together but separate. Again a very generous salmon portion. I'd come back here anytime I'm in the area. There are so many different t interesting and healthy dishes to try.

We will not be visiting this spot again. The food was O.K. (I had the sabich, eggplant and egg drowned under a mountain of salad in a pita, my friend had the shakshuka which she said was delicious), but the service left much to be desired. We requested an empty table at the window and were told no, it was already reserved. But by policy, they don't reserve specific tables. So what gives?We requested our coffees after the meal, and were informed we'd have to order them later--our waiter couldn't be bothered to remember to bring them to us after we ate.But the piece de resistance came later. The bill arrived when we had yet to finish our meals. I had scarcely finished eating when my plate was snatched up by the waitstaff. Then, when we were sipping our coffees, the waiter came around and told us it was time for us to settle up. There were plenty of empty tables at that point, so there was no need to hurry us out. That kind of service just leaves a bad taste in your mouth.

I visited 12 Chairs for the very first time a few weeks ago on a random Tuesday for dinner with a friend. Getting a reservation online was simple and quick and I was excited to try out the food. Let me start by saying, the food is DELISH! From the fresh, warm pita to the hummus (the hummus is truly to die for) to the chicken pita -- it's all truly incredible. The baba ganoush was great too, but not my favorite I've ever had. The HUMMUS is the star of the show--probably the best I've ever had.The ambience and service were what were lacking for me. I understand the west village is full of cozy spots, but the sheer amount of people here plus the blaring music made it nearly impossible to have a conversation. Don't get me wrong, the food is excellent, so I know why it's packed. But this is not the place to catch up with a friend--it was truly just so loud for the great majority of time we were there. Our first server informed us as well in a bit of a snippy way that all orders (appetizers, mains, and more) needed to be taken all in one go, which made us feel a tad rushed and taken aback. I understand where they're coming from, it just felt very impersonal and overwhelming.Overall, I would come back for the food, but will likely come back much much later in the evening when the dinner rush is over.

Loved this place!! It was so so good! I came across this as a rec on TikTok which can be a 50/50 shot at it actually being good lol. My friends and I snagged a resy here and it was a fairly small restaurant indoors and they do pack it to the brim lol but so worth it. I've heard their other location is a definitely a party spot they party on top of tables but it's not this location. The food was so fresh and so good. We did the pick 4 sides which were perfect and the pita was so fresh and fluffy. All our dishes were amazing and we enjoyed every bit of it. Service is great, I would highly recommend a reservation so you can get a table because it does get super packed even on a weekday night.

Wonderful food and service . Had Yemenite soup (glorious) and schnitzel sandwich accompanied by salad. She had tuna pita w salad. Others sitting next to us had pancakes and borscht which looked incredible. Def recommend.

The first time I went to 12 Chairs, I LOVED it! I was with a party of five, and we had a nice table. This time, I was a tad disappointed. The food is great, but my party of three was sat at a table for two, so it was really crowded and hard to eat. It was fine, but it was a little crammed. Just keep this in mind when booking!

Delicious breakfast! Came here three times in my one week trip to New York.The Israeli breakfast is the perfect combo of ingredients and is a great deal for your money.It comes with an egg cooked to your preference, bread, Israeli salad (cucumber and tomato), and various soft cheeses. A tea and a juice also comes with your meal.The service is quick and friendly, and I enjoyed getting to know the staff during my days there. Will definitely be back the next time I'm in town!

One of the best Israeli food I had issue Israel !The atmosphere is great , service is excellent , and the food is fantastic . What else would one need to thoroughly enjoy?Here's what we had -1) falafel w tahini starter - high quality falafel (the green kind !) and Hugh quality tahini . Perfect match . 4.3/52) hummus w meat - their version has also mushrooms , pine nuts and fried onion . So good . A good size portion well . One of the best I had . 4.7/53) pita w schnitzel - a generous portion , fresh schnitzel , fried eggplant , matbucha- so simple and so yummy . 4.2/5We ended w Turkish coffee and mint tee and have throughly enjoyed the experience Will be na l for sure !

THE MEAL WAS DELICIOUS! The restaurant was packed when we walked in for dinner with tables set pretty close together. It has a super lively atmosphere.- Hummus: Taste and presentation both 10/10. I could eat this nonstop!- Babaganoush: I still dream about this eggplant. Next time I'm in NY, I'm definitely coming back for this dish. It was cooked perfectly and paired beautifully with everything else we ordered.

A few of us stopped by 12 Chairs for brunch and it was a solid spot. The menu had a wide range of options, including Israeli dishes and typical American dishes. I went with the Moroccan fish, which was tasty and cooked nicely, but I thought it could have used a bit more spice. The cous cous was pretty plain, so it didn't really do much for me. However, the pita and hummus hit the spot!Even though the restaurant was pretty busy, the service was good. I'm not sure if I'd go out of my way to come back, just given how many other options there are in the area, but I still very much enjoyed it!