Intimate, subterranean escape w/ cozy nooks. Serves acclaimed Middle Eastern/Mediterranean sharables & unique cocktails. Perfect for date nights.
Step into a subterranean haven that feels like a hidden gem, offering an intimate and cozy atmosphere perfect for a date night. This Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant boasts a menu rich with sharable platters, featuring highlights like creamy hummus, smoky baba ghanoush with pita, and unique dishes like bacon-wrapped dates. Complement your meal with their cultural cocktails, such as the Cardamom Espresso Martini, for a truly transporting dining experience.
This Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurant is praised for its sharable platters, with hummus, baba ghanoush with pita, and bacon-wrapped dates being popular choices. Unique cocktails, like the Cardamom Espresso Martini, also receive special attention.
"Popular sharable options include hummus, baba ghanoush with pita, and bacon-wrapped dates. The Cardamom Espresso Martini is highlighted as a unique and culturally inspired cocktail."
Customers rave about the intimate, cozy, and subterranean atmosphere, often describing it as a romantic escape. The Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, particularly the sharable platters and unique cocktails, receives positive mentions.
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Reservations might require credit card information.
"Shalel is highly recommended, particularly sitting at the bar, and is considered a 'hidden gem' with a great vibe."
Positive"Shalel is described as having a lovely vibe and offers bar seating, making it a good option."
Positive"Shalel, a Moroccan place on the Upper West Side, is described as hidden, hip, different, and romantic, feeling like dining in a cave. It's near a subway line convenient for reaching the theater."
Positive"Recommended Shalel as a small and cozy restaurant."
Neutral"Agreed with the previous comment, emphasizing how "obscenely cozy" the restaurant is."
Positive"This commenter really liked Shalel, describing its layout as very cozy and subterranean with many nooks."
Positive"A recent visit to Shalel confirmed its transporting quality."
Positive"Shalel is presented as the correct answer for a Moroccan-themed restaurant that fits the user's request."
Positive"Shalel was recommended as a good choice for Mediterranean food."
Positive"Shalel is mentioned with good things heard about it, having a beautiful and intimate atmosphere suitable for a date night, serving Middle Eastern/Mediterranean cuisine with popular sharables and unique cocktails. Reservations might require credit card info."
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