Smyrna Mediterranean Mezze Grill — Restaurant in Ramsey

I have been a longtime customer at Smyrna. I used to dine-in here a lot before the pandemic when it was the original owner but because of the pandemic I didn’t go for a while. I decided last week to go back and order takeout and when I went to pickup the food I learned there was new ownership. I was sad at first because I loved the other owner, he was so friendly but then after talking to the new owner and then eating my meal I was quite happy. The owner is super friendly and really passionate about her cooking. She seemed genuinely excited for me to try what she made which is not common in most restaurants. The food was fantastic. I ordered the chicken gyro platter which had tons of flavor and even the rice was very tasty. I’m very picky when it comes to Turkish food so I was really happy. Everything seemed very healthy and clean too. Actually I enjoyed so much that I went back tonight to get the same platter and a cold appetizer sampler. When I went inside to order, the owner remembered me and that I ordered chicken gyro last time when I told her I wanted the same thing as before. The hummus has perfect flavor and consistency and I LOVED the beets and goat cheese with labne underneath. I can really feel the passion and love she puts into the food and I know this is what she cooks for herself and her family. I will be back to try everything else on the menu! I highly recommend you try the new and even...

I went to Smyrna today with a colleague for lunch. We are both particular about food and consider ourselves to be tough critics. The restaurant is small, quaint, and clean. It is minimally, but well-decorated and exudes a Mediterranean feel. We ordered the mixed appetizer and falafel to share, I had the gyro wrap. The spreads in the mixed appetizer was delicious and made with super fresh ingredients. The falafel was the best or second-best falafel I've ever had and I think the other one is Taim in SoHo to give you a point of reference. The bar was set extremely high based on the mixed appetizer and falafel, so I was worried for the gyro, but it continued to bring the same level of quality as the appetizers. (Sorry I only have a picture of the mixed appetizer as the food was so delicious, I got lost in the moment and forget to snap any more!) I'll end the review with a thought I had towards the end of my meal at Smyrna - I hit the local Mediterranean Jackpot! I look forward to my next and many more visits here. Recommend without...

We went for the first time and we were thrilled. From the moment we entered we felt like at home. Welcoming staff, beautifull design and decorations and very nice music at the background. The menu offer everything mediterranean you can think of. We chose only appetizers as we could not even finish those but next time we will go for the main course. Everything coming out of the kitchen looked very delicious. Mediterranean fries were delicious, my son's favorite was grilled octopus and I really enjoyed beet and goat cheese. Baklava was so tasty, warm and topped with pistachios and it was perfect ending to a lovely evening "date"with my son.. Everything there tastes so fresh and delicious, you must try yourselves. They serve espresso, Turkish coffee and tea and non alcoholic drinks. It is BYOB so you can come with your own drinks. We will be back soon. It...