My friend and I had a delightful experience at this Mediterranean restaurant in Westbury, New York. We visited it on a Friday evening around 5 o’clock and were surprised to find the restaurant nearly empty, with only one other table occupied by a birthday celebration. The restaurant’s location at the crossroads of Merrick Avenue and Old Country Road made it easy to access, with plenty of parking available.Despite its small size, FandoQ had a cozy and neat atmosphere, decorated with beautiful ethnic paintings on the walls. The manager was exceptionally pleasant and attentive to our needs throughout the evening.For our appetisers, I ordered the Samosa, a fried pastry filled with vegetables and chickpeas, while my friend enjoyed the lentil soup and spinach pie. The portions were generous, so my friend decided to skip the main course, while I savoured the Adana kebab, which was a flavourful and perfectly grilled ground lamb dish served with fluffy white rice.To accompany our meal, my friend opted for Chianti, while I chose a refreshing pomegranate martini. For dessert, we shared a delightful Persian tea and indulged in the baklava and Persian ice cream, which was vanilla-based with pistachios.Throughout our meal, we were serenaded by the soothing music by RilTim, which added to the overall ambiance without being too loud, allowing us to enjoy both the music and our conversation.In conclusion, our experience at FandoQ was exceptional. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was inviting. We would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a meal with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Persian Ice Cream, Samosa, Baklava
damien smith
Definitely a different experience and I enjoyed it. Food was good, staff was nice and friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kashk E Bademjan, Persian Ice Cream, Spinach Pie
diane coan
This is the first time we ate at FandoQ. Ray was extremely gracious upon entering the restaurant. The restaurant has tablecloths and cloth napkins, which I greatly appreciate (I honestly dislike when a restaurant puts the paper on the table). All of our food, including the appetizers were displayed beautifully. Every dish that came out was a work of art. The food was absolutely cooked to perfection. The main courses we had were Basa fillet, which was cooked and seasoned perfectly. We also had lamb chops, Barg (steak)and butterfly trout. The rice is made with saffron, and that was exceptionally yummy. We ended our dinner with baklava which was warm and incredible. I highly recommend this neighborhood gem if you want to enjoy a wonderful dinner with delicious flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
jason giannas
Tasty food!! Chicken kabob very tender. Tried cranberry rice very good! Lentil soup very good and must try the ice-cream for desert.! Will come back again !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
nycenthusiast
What a nice restaurant!! The service was great! The chef was out and spoke with us for a while and accommodated our off the menu request. We had Kubideh, a ground meat kebab with yogurt sauce which was delicious and Barg, a steak kebab. The very best dish however was the Zeresh Polo--a saffron rice with barberries--so good, with fragrant saffron and sweet/sour barberries. We also had a delicious baklava for dessert. My husband said the coffee was excellent. Will definitely go back!!
Gabriela Rodriguez
Delicious food, this is my first time eating this kind of food and I was really impressed with the food and the service, we meet the owner and he was very nice. I will recommend this place, it’s very clean and the service is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Leila E.
Great customer service, great food We were party of 4 and got bunch of appetizers to share including Samosa, salad Shirazi , spinach yogurt and mirza ghasemi and ash reshteh. I must say every thing was so yummy that I couldn't stop eating them with their nice worm bread. Unfortunately I had no room to order main dish but my family got kebobs and they all enjoyed, Great baklava and Persian tea Best of all was the kind waiters and service
Serena H
I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and it was an exceptional experience. The lamb and chicken with their rice were simply amazing – bursting with rich flavors that left my taste buds delighted. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff added to the overall charm. A must-try for anyone craving authentic and delicious Mediterranean cuisine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Willi Khan
Went first time with fam loved it kids enjoyed the food good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
G G
First time here and it was delicious. We really enjoyed all of the dishes. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. We will 100% return.
The food at this place is fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is very warm and homey.I absolutely recommend it to anyone who wants an authentic Persian experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Camille S.
This place is a hidden gem, the food was really good. I ordered the Bronzino and it was cooked to perfection, customer service was immaculate. Definitely am going back again. Recommend that you go there as well.
Jason Nats
Great option to get middle eastern Iranian food. They have some special menu options not available at other restaurants like the pomegranate kabob which is only available in certain times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Adana Kebab, Samosa, Hummus
Matthew G.
Nice and quiet restaurant with a Mediterranean vibe. Appreciate the little trinket they let our daughter have for the holiday season. Food was pretty good, left feeling full and not sluggish, but energized. The lamb chops were the best dish we had by far. Mixed grill was an 8/10. The tabouleh salad was very refreshing. Overall, would return if I am in the area. We were too hungry to snap photos, but the assortment already uploaded gives you the gist.
ERNEST ISIP
Excellent Persian cuisine!! Love the atmosphere!! The staff are superb!!
My friend and I had a delightful experience at this Mediterranean restaurant in Westbury, New York. We visited it on a Friday evening around 5 o’clock and were surprised to find the restaurant nearly empty, with only one other table occupied by a birthday celebration. The restaurant’s location at the crossroads of Merrick Avenue and Old Country Road made it easy to access, with plenty of parking available.Despite its small size, FandoQ had a cozy and neat atmosphere, decorated with beautiful ethnic paintings on the walls. The manager was exceptionally pleasant and attentive to our needs throughout the evening.For our appetisers, I ordered the Samosa, a fried pastry filled with vegetables and chickpeas, while my friend enjoyed the lentil soup and spinach pie. The portions were generous, so my friend decided to skip the main course, while I savoured the Adana kebab, which was a flavourful and perfectly grilled ground lamb dish served with fluffy white rice.To accompany our meal, my friend opted for Chianti, while I chose a refreshing pomegranate martini. For dessert, we shared a delightful Persian tea and indulged in the baklava and Persian ice cream, which was vanilla-based with pistachios.Throughout our meal, we were serenaded by the soothing music by RilTim, which added to the overall ambiance without being too loud, allowing us to enjoy both the music and our conversation.In conclusion, our experience at FandoQ was exceptional. The food was delicious, the service was impeccable, and the atmosphere was inviting. We would highly recommend this restaurant for anyone looking to celebrate a special occasion or simply enjoy a meal with friends.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Persian Ice Cream, Samosa, Baklava
Definitely a different experience and I enjoyed it. Food was good, staff was nice and friendly.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Kashk E Bademjan, Persian Ice Cream, Spinach Pie
This is the first time we ate at FandoQ. Ray was extremely gracious upon entering the restaurant. The restaurant has tablecloths and cloth napkins, which I greatly appreciate (I honestly dislike when a restaurant puts the paper on the table). All of our food, including the appetizers were displayed beautifully. Every dish that came out was a work of art. The food was absolutely cooked to perfection. The main courses we had were Basa fillet, which was cooked and seasoned perfectly. We also had lamb chops, Barg (steak)and butterfly trout. The rice is made with saffron, and that was exceptionally yummy. We ended our dinner with baklava which was warm and incredible. I highly recommend this neighborhood gem if you want to enjoy a wonderful dinner with delicious flavors.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Tasty food!! Chicken kabob very tender. Tried cranberry rice very good! Lentil soup very good and must try the ice-cream for desert.! Will come back again !
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a nice restaurant!! The service was great! The chef was out and spoke with us for a while and accommodated our off the menu request. We had Kubideh, a ground meat kebab with yogurt sauce which was delicious and Barg, a steak kebab. The very best dish however was the Zeresh Polo--a saffron rice with barberries--so good, with fragrant saffron and sweet/sour barberries. We also had a delicious baklava for dessert. My husband said the coffee was excellent. Will definitely go back!!
Delicious food, this is my first time eating this kind of food and I was really impressed with the food and the service, we meet the owner and he was very nice. I will recommend this place, it’s very clean and the service is amazing.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great customer service, great food We were party of 4 and got bunch of appetizers to share including Samosa, salad Shirazi , spinach yogurt and mirza ghasemi and ash reshteh. I must say every thing was so yummy that I couldn't stop eating them with their nice worm bread. Unfortunately I had no room to order main dish but my family got kebobs and they all enjoyed, Great baklava and Persian tea Best of all was the kind waiters and service
I recently had the pleasure of dining at this restaurant, and it was an exceptional experience. The lamb and chicken with their rice were simply amazing – bursting with rich flavors that left my taste buds delighted. The cozy ambiance and friendly staff added to the overall charm. A must-try for anyone craving authentic and delicious Mediterranean cuisine!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Went first time with fam loved it kids enjoyed the food good
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First time here and it was delicious. We really enjoyed all of the dishes. Staff was super friendly and welcoming. We will 100% return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hummus
Restaurantji Recommends
The food at this place is fresh and delicious. The atmosphere is very warm and homey.I absolutely recommend it to anyone who wants an authentic Persian experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This place is a hidden gem, the food was really good. I ordered the Bronzino and it was cooked to perfection, customer service was immaculate. Definitely am going back again. Recommend that you go there as well.
Great option to get middle eastern Iranian food. They have some special menu options not available at other restaurants like the pomegranate kabob which is only available in certain times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Adana Kebab, Samosa, Hummus
Nice and quiet restaurant with a Mediterranean vibe. Appreciate the little trinket they let our daughter have for the holiday season. Food was pretty good, left feeling full and not sluggish, but energized. The lamb chops were the best dish we had by far. Mixed grill was an 8/10. The tabouleh salad was very refreshing. Overall, would return if I am in the area. We were too hungry to snap photos, but the assortment already uploaded gives you the gist.
Excellent Persian cuisine!! Love the atmosphere!! The staff are superb!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5