Boutros 185 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11201

"Everything from the food, atmosphere the service was top notch! The appetizer I had hummus with meat, a traditional middle eastern delicacy, it was delicious! Homemade fresh pita that came on its own plate was soft and hot. For an entree I had the octopus dish. It was filling and full of flavor complimented with ingredients that tied it all together. The aesthetics were pleasant and the staff were great, different faces checking in. I had a sweet with my coffee earlier so I passed on the dessert. Definitely a must try place for authentic food with a chef’s touch."

"The appetizers are delicious! The bread is one of the best you can have. The interior is very beautiful, quiet and calm, staff are very friendly and check on you frequently refilling your water. I highly recommend the hummus, baba ghanouj, the (sweet potato?) kibebah, golden beet salad, and the kunafa dessert, all were delicious. It was not crowded during a workday night."

"Such a special spot. The food is excellent - one of the best in the neighborhood. I especially liked all of the dip (mushroom hummus was our favorite, but all were great.)"

"An amazing meal for a reasonable price. Definitely get the short rib hummus plate, brussel sprouts and grilled octopus skewers. The short rib melts in your mouth and it comes with a soft warm pita. They may ask if you want to order a second pita and you should do it. The brussel sprouts were perfectly charred and had what tasted like a almond butter sauce at the bottom. It surprisingly complimented the sprouts well. The puree and sauces (a pesto and hot sauce) on the octopus really added to the flavor. Personally, I would have skipped the duck, it was prepared a little too tough for me but I did see the pork shank being served at another table and it fell off the bone completely. I would have considered that over the duck but honestly for 2 people the short ribs, brussel sprouts and octopus were enough. The wait staff was attentive and we were sat quickly with no reservations on a Monday night. Did not have enough room for dessert but will be back to try!"

"A good place for brunch, casual but nice ambiance. Looks good for big groups as they are willing to put together several tables for you. The French toast is huge, could not finish. Gougeres were amazing, a kind of light puffy falafel. Shakshuka was way too spicy, I felt it in my stomach till the end if the day. But I like the freshly baked pita coming with it. Finally the half chicken was very delicious under a thick layer of pesto-like sauce but too oily. Overall definitely worth going and spending some time and money."