Mesiba

Overall rating: 4.8 Unfortunately I don't have any more pictures but the food was delicious! Admittedly I didn't know this was the bottom of an apartment complex, so it actually wasn't that crowded. But don't let that deter you. The staff is so friendly and so helpful! I would totally come back again if I'm in the area. I read the low reviews and I didn't experience any of it. But I just went with a date and didn't have any expectations. I enjoyed the food and staff. I went April 2024.

This place has been on my bucket list for such a long time. They only got four stars due to my own preference for more flavor in my food, but honestly, the food was delicious to this place was tableside hummus. My favorite dish was definitely the tuna shashimi. The hummus was pretty good and the lamb was super tender. The servers did a great job, guiding me to what I should order and how much.The place is such a great vibe for a girls night out or a date night. I just went here with a friend and it was just too cute.

One of the best Levantine cuisine spots I've had!The frena bread with sour cream and spicy shatta is the best pita bread I've ever had. It is so light and fluffy and chewy, perfectly seasoned on top. The sour cream is tangy and creamy, and the spicy shatta adds a nice kick.The table-side hummus service is very cool. They mix in crushed chickpeas, chickpeas, olive oil, spice if you want and other sauces. It is so creamy and nutty and tangy and warms your insides. One of the best hummuses I've had, tied with the one at Laser Wolf.The other dishes are all hits as well. The lamb neck is super tender and the pancakes you make with it are so fluffy and full of flavor. The baba ganoush is so unique, I've never had a combination of eggplant, tahini and what tasted like black sesame like this before. The octopus was cooked perfectly. The kreplach in brown butter sauce was so rich and fragrant.I want to go back and try the crispy whole fish. Overall such a delicious spot for Middle Eastern food.

Really enjoyed our meal here on a frigid Saturday night. We didn't have a reservation but were able to snag a table for 3 around 6pm. We ordered a bunch of plates and everything was absolutely delicious. My favorites were the octopus, the pita bread, and the kreplach. They also have a pretty good wine & cocktail menu. It's cozy and romantic- perfect for a date night or a girls night. I would def come back!

wonderful food and fabulous service! best falafel in williamsburg! Terry was an amazing server! can't wait to go back .

Very unique superb and creative food impeccable service and ambiance. highly recommended.

Mesiba is a really cool and fun vibe! It's inside the Moxy hotel in Williamsburg and has really great food. We went on a Tuesday when they have their unlimited schnitzel and fries and it did not disappoint. We also got the table side hummus, cucumber salad, and pickled vegetables. The service was a bit slow at first but ultimately got better throughout the meal. This a very trendy, fun spot and it great for a date or night out with friends.

I had dinner at Mesiba last night and I would rate my meal and experience as 3.5 stars. I enjoyed the food and it really is a well decorated restaurant. I think the vibe would have been better if there were more people dining, but that's okay. However, there were a few things about the experience that rubbed me the wrong way. Given this, I don't think I'd return. First, I'll review the food. I ordered:The special, hummus ($20)- this was "made tableside" which meant that they put the prepared hummus in a bowl and topped it with some warm chickpeas and spices. It was very good, but I felt it was expensive for what it was. It also was more liquidy than other hummus I've had. It came with one pita which wasn't enough for two people. Cucumber salad ($18)- this was the best thing I ate at Mesiba! The cucumbers, radishes and onions had a tasty tahini dressing and there were also sesame seeds on top. It was fresh and refreshing with herbs like mint. The portion was also a generous size compared to the other items we tried in the Yalla section. Eli's baba ganoush 2.0 ($20)- the baba ganoush was tasty but not my favorite. It was pretty looking but my real issue was that it was served with a spoon and no bread. I've never heard of eating a dip like this on its own. Extra piece of pita bread ($9)- I'm sorry, but this was ridiculous! The bread was warm and nice but no way was this worth $9. If they had been transparent about the cost I would have not gotten the extra piece of bread. This tainted my experience. This restaurant isn't cheap. Now you're nickel and dime-ing your customers?! Chicken Musakhan ($36)- I feel that $36 for chicken is a steep price. I did find this dish to be flavorful and enjoyable. There was a nice spinach salad atop flatbread with well spiced chicken on top. The portion was a good size. I really came to Mesiba for schnitzel, but this was good, not what I was craving but good. Some important (IMO) notes:Mesiba's social media can be misleading. They only serve Schnitzel on Tuesdays. Our table wasn't the only ones disappointed and surprised to hear this. The people at the table next to us sat down and promptly asked about the schnitzel. I'm sorry, but $9 for one piece of pita is not right. The last thing about my experience that rubbed me the wrong way was that when they brought the check it said "a suggested gratuity of 20% has been added to your check for your convenience. If you would like to leave a different amount, please indicate below." And while I find this not necessary, it is fine, HOWEVER, they did not bring us a pen to write in a different amount if we wanted to leave a different tip, and I don't think that was right. I was comparing my experience here to my experiences dining at Laser Wolf, and I have to say, I preferred Laser Wolf. At Laser Wolf you could order hummus, pita and a generous portion of salatim for $26. Here for $20 you get one pita and a bowl of hummus. I hope the management at Mesiba reads this review and makes changes accordingly.

Mesiba! Mesiba! Mesiba! Not only are you stunning but you provide exceptional service and incredible food! I came here for dinner and left so satisfied. I have never had hummus quite like that before. It was smooth and just life changing. I am not even a huge hummus lover but I would eat that hummus everyday gladly. I also ordered their roasted fennel and whole branzino. Each dish was visually appealing and tasted amazing. I will absolutely return here again to try more items and I hope others get to experience it too.

Visited Mesiba as it is connected to the Moxy Williamsburg for a late snack and drink. I didn't make reservations and luckily, my friend and I were able to snag two seats at the bar. Inside it is beautiful and very aesthetically pleasing. The bartenders were kind and provided some insight to the menu.We ordered the frena bread, cucumber salad and dumplings (that weren't on the menu but saw it in a Yelp review). I had two glasses of the PÉT' NAT. Everything was delicious but the standout was the off menu dumplings!I'd like to return to try Chef Eli's Msabbah Cart!