Florentin — Restaurant in St. Louis

The food is consistently great, but the service lacks attention to detail and is very careless.

Kashkaval Borekas | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Crunchy, cheesy, and packed with flavor - this dish instantly transports me back to Eastern Europe. The grated tomato in the tahini is a brilliant touch, adding a vibrant burst of flavor.

Jerusalem Bagel w/ Labne and Zaatar | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolute fire. The bagel was toasted to perfection - crispy on the outside, soft and pillowy inside.

Avocado Toast | ⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Not sure if the Muhammara is the best base for the avocado, cucumbers, and other toppings. A labne base might work better for balance. Also, upgrading the bread to a high-quality artisanal sourdough instead of the standard, “wonder bread”-shaped toast would elevate the dish.

Lamb Pita “Arais” | ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ Beautifully seasoned with amazing flavors, but the lamb could be improved. Using succulent lamb shavings instead of the current kufte-style filling might take it to the next level.

Tea & Coffee Service Impressive variety with great choices.

The servers feel more like unmotivated food runners than true hospitality professionals - they simply drop off glasses and dishes without much engagement and move on. There’s little effort to create a welcoming experience, which takes away from the overall vibe. It’s a shame because the atmosphere itself is lively and inviting, but the impersonal service dampens what could otherwise be a fantastic...

🚨New St. Louis Restaurant Alert🚨 The newest addition to the Delmar Maker District is a mostly vegetarian coastal Mediterranean bar & grill inspired by Tel Aviv culture, flavors, fresh herbs, and produce.

Find them on Instagram @florentinstl

We ordered: ☕Shemesh: tahini-date oat milk steamer with orange zest 🍓 Strawberry Mango cold-pressed juice 🍚Rice Pudding with coconut, pistachio, figs, dates apricots, and shredded halva 🍲Shakshuka with lamb sausage, feta & herbs

The café is open Wednesday through Sunday at 8am with a selection of quick breakfast items, pressed juices, and espresso drinks. Brunch & lunch reservations are available from...

Brand new restaurant concept from Ben Poremba that just opened. It's supposed to be like a small cafe you would find in Tel Aviv, Israel. Small indoor space with about 10 tables. Several tables were outdoors but did not see any shade or umbrellas. You can make a reservation to ensure you have a table.

Very limited menu. The food we tried was all very good, including the falafel sandwich, the shashuka, the eggplant toast, and the burekas. The Hummus was amazing. Things are a bit pricey for what you get, but that is like most restaurants today. Most menu items are vegetarian. It's definitely...