Aviva by Kameel Midtown

I was intrigued to finally visit this Mediterranean spot after hearing my friend rave about it. Upon arrival, I was greeted by a line of enthusiastic diners, all praising the restaurant's quality. The ordering process is similar to Chipotle, allowing you to customize your meal: choose a base (plate, salad, or wrap), select your protein, and add your desired sides. I was impressed to learn that they use no processed ingredients and cater well to vegans and gluten-free diets, ensuring there's something delicious for everyone. Many diners were raving about the lamb, but I opted for the seafood dish with salmon and grouper. While the flavors were good, I was slightly disappointed by the portion size. I felt it was a bit small for the price. Additionally, the variety of seafood on my plate was limited from what was in the dish. The rice and vegetable sides I selected were also on the smaller side. The service, however, was truly exceptional. The staff were incredibly patient, friendly, and helpful throughout the entire ordering process. Highlight: Generous samples of the soup were offered, and the vegetable soup I tried was delicious. Overall: I enjoyed my meal and would definitely return to explore other menu options.

The food is AMAZING but the employees are what make you want to keep coming back - they are SO nice! The woman upfront asked me if I was celiac without me even mentioning it and she changed her gloves for me and gave me the best recommendations!! (Not many people are that considerate). The man up front offered me soup because it was so cold outside. Like what? So so sweet... Thank you guys for making my day. ❤