Vlad G

Went on a date with my wife to Nargiz and absolutely loved it! We had roasted eggplant, a fresh salad, warm bread, and then the Uzbek plov. The salad tasted just like homemade, the bread was soft and delicious, and the plov was simply amazing – perfectly balanced with a gentle sweetness from the raisins. One of the best we’ve ever tried. Cozy atmosphere, wonderful food. Highly recommend, especially the plov!

Pierdante Romei

Nargis Cafe is the kind of spot that turns dinner into a little journey. With warm lights, a cosmopolitan vibe, and the scent of spices in the air, you’re in Brooklyn but your taste buds are in Central Asia. The manti arrive steaming, the kebabs are juicy, and every dish has that perfect mix of comfort and discovery that makes you think, “I’m coming back.” Ideal for a night out with friends, especially in the covered patio where time slows down and conversations last as long as the final sip of mint tea.

+1

Cooper Bondavento

Very good restaurant. They have a large selection of different Eastern European dishes, like Ukrainian Borscht. Food was delicious, price was good. Staff members were polite and helpful. Definitely recommend to visit.

Yana Bigos

We were longtime patrons of the original Nargiz Cafe on Coney Island Avenue and always appreciated its authentic charm and flavorful cuisine. This was our first time visiting the newer location in the heart of Sheepshead Bay, and overall, it was a very enjoyable experience. The restaurant features a spacious main dining area on the first floor. Although the second-floor dining space was reserved for a private event during our visit, we appreciated that the facility includes an elevator, making it accessible for guests who may not be able to use stairs. The interior blends modern elegance with tasteful nods to Uzbek culture, creating a warm and stylish ambiance. As someone originally from Tashkent, I’m very familiar with traditional Uzbek cuisine, and I was impressed by the creative menu, which puts a modern twist on classic Uzbek, Russian, and Ukrainian dishes. Each dish was thoughtfully presented and full of rich, authentic flavor. One area that could benefit from improvement is the service. Compared to the previous location, this branch appears to be staffed primarily by younger adults, and while they were friendly, the attentiveness and professionalism could be elevated to match the quality of the food and decor. That said, we had a pleasant dining experience and would absolutely recommend Nargiz Cafe to anyone looking to explore Central Asian and Eastern European cuisine in a beautifully designed space. We look forward to returning—and hopefully seeing the upstairs dining next time.

Pelin Bozok

First time trying Uzbek food so take this review with a grain of salt. However, it was absolutely delicious. I came with my Uzbek friend, she ordered the food we tried. We came for lunch so not busy at all, in fact we were the only 2 dining. Service was great, but not sure how it is during busier hours. Atmosphere seems like it would be nice for dinner. Pictured it Uzbek plov and cheburek. Overall great experience.

Moshe

First time there, but will not be the last. Our waitress Esther was so pleasant and helpful she got us. The joint is so elegant but the prices are down to earth. The wine and liquor selection is vast. Had the most traditional dishes, if those are good then the rest must be great. They were not just good but great. Layman, plov, kebabs and the salad were perfect. Great find.

E La

This is my 2nd time coming here. My first experience was so good that I vowed to come back. At this place, everything is amazing! It's a very lovely restaurant with moody lighting and a cozy atmosphere. We had a lamb soup(shurpa), a lamb and beef soup (lagman), tuna tartare and a whole Uzbek bread for our appetizer. The soups were absolutely amazing and full of flavour. My BF had the beef short rib with mashed potatoes which was delicious. I opted for the grilled Chilean sea bass which left much to be desired. I was quite disappointed as there was no seasoning or salt whatsoever, except a drizzle of balsamic vinegar over the top. I waited quite a while for it, too. Overall I'd still return as everything else was perfect.

+1

Chewy M

This was our first time eating at Nargis and what a pleasant experience it was! We’ve had Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, & Turkish food many times in the past but this is the first time we had Uzbek cuisine. There are some similarities or cross influences I assume, but the food was unique & delicious in its own rights. We had lunch & loved the food (see pictures of what we had & descriptions) we ordered and would definitely come back for more! The atmosphere & ambience was beautiful & clean. The service was very good—the staff were polite & helpful. No complaints overall. Only reasons I didn’t give it 5 stars were minor—our water glasses were not refilled & staff didn’t come by to check if anything was needed as hoped. Something minor but could be improved to make an excellent overall experience. Here’s my TA$TE ratings of Nargis: Taste:5 stars/delicious Ambience: 5 stars/beautiful & clean $: 5 stars/very reasonable Treatment: 4stars/service was very good but can improve on attentiveness Experience: 5 stars/overall experience was great & would definitely come back!

+6

Eli Brown

Absolutely Delicious! Upscale place with honest food and employees! This Russian Uzbek restaurant was a hidden gem! The food was absolutely incredible and the service was top-notch. Our server, Siroj, was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. He explained the menu in detail and made great recommendations. Siroj is an amazing brand ambassador that understands his role in the restaurant! I tried a few dishes I'd never had before and was blown away by the flavors. If you're looking for a unique and delicious dining experience, I highly recommend this place!

+16

Honestly! The BEST! We come here and order multiple x a week, the food is clean, fresh , not over seasoned or salted like most places which is very hard to find. It is the closest to clean home cooki…

Honestly! The BEST! We come here and order multiple x a week, the food is clean, fresh , not over seasoned or salted like most places which is very hard to find. It is the closest to clean home co…

Honestly! The BEST! We come here and order multiple x a week, the food is clean, fresh , not over seasoned or salted like most places which is very hard to find. It is the closest to clean home c…

great food, service always, highly recommend. Said was very warm server. Excellent tasty food!

great food, service always, highly recommend. Said was very warm server. Excellent tasty food!

great food, service always, highly recommend. Said was very warm server. Excellent tasty food!

Obsessed, a must stop for us when we visit from California. Manti, hanim, kabob, bijbarmak...all amazing. And nice staff.

Been on my list for a long time, amazing food and service. Close to the train.\nHighly recommend the plov.\nAlso the tashkent salad.

I have been a fan of nargis for some time, always a good time , great atmosphere and of course the food is the main event. Always recommend nargis!

Best Uzbek food I've ever had, amazingly fast service, and some of the nicest ambiance I've seen in NY!! MUST GO!!!

Beautiful restaurant with holiday decorations. Staff was very attentive and pleasant . My fav was the borscht.. excellent for a winter night. Chicken kebab was juicy and tender. salad was crisp tas…

This is my favorite restaurant in Brooklyn. A lot of russian, Ukrainian, Uzbek and Georgian dishes. Fast friendly service and a nice ambiance.

We are soooooo impressed with this restaurant ! So cozy and romantic , clean and stylish . The food is so delicious and fresh . We drove from Manhattan twice this week just to eat at Nargis . Staff…

Great service ! Great food! And reasonPRICED!\nFood was delicious!! Can't wait to go back to Nargis cafe again !\nRon Vincent & Hisako Izutsu

Perfect Food would recommend to all people, ambient is also quiet and the places is very clean.\nService was very nice.

Lilia K

Very pleasant place to be. The waiter was super kind. Food took a while to come out but you could tell it was prepared well. Everything in the first photo (with the carrots and the bread) was delicious. The kebabs were not great… definitely expected better. The lighting was very calming and overall it was a great experience. Would go again!

+5

The staff clearly takes pride in serving guests well. The leadership person demonstrated sincere kindness. The food selection reflects careful planning. My experience couldn't have been better! I w…

The staff clearly takes pride in serving guests well. The leadership person demonstrated sincere kindness. The food selection reflects careful planning. My experience couldn't have been better! I w…

Whenever I'm in Southern Brooklyn, particularly in Sheepshead Bay or Brighton Beach, is when I get my fix for Uzbeki food. Nargis cafe is one of the more modern places serving this cuisine, and spe…

Delicious salads and bread, especially the carrot salad. It looks like the plainest carrots ever but it's bold and tasty. My favorite thing on the menu. I've been coming here for a decade, back whe…

Nargis cafe... wow .. the ambiance beautiful, the service, phenomenal. The food .. yum yum yum... this was my first time having Uzbek food . I didn't get a chance to take pictures of the food my si…

Busra Ibrahim

Aside from the waiter who greeted us, everything else was pleasant. We arrived on a rainy day, four adults and five children. Because we didn't have a reservation, the waiter almost scolded us, asking if we had even considered making a reservation and next time we should not forget! I understand that there might not be availability and if not we were okay not to be seated, but her manner of speaking was completely wrong. Apart from that, the atmosphere was very nice.

It was a 2.5 but I rounded up and it was dry when I got medium it got served like an hour and it just tasted so gross but the background view was good

Lazar Eydelman

Restaurant has a nice interior. Jazz music is calming. ***NO WiFi *** I had no reception and it said WiFi available for guests. We tried to connect from 3 different phones no success. After speaking with waiters they said WiFi was out for weeks and issue wasn’t fixed and they don’t know when they will. Food was a surprise in a few ways. Skirt steak salad looked nice. Yet the steak was cold Khutabs- were nice , yet very lightly filled with meat Shurpa Soup was nice - yet too many bones. French fries were very nice and tasty. So here is what blew my mind - service. There was 2 adults and 11 year old kid. The food was serviced one plate at a time. So one person was eating the other 2 were. Watching. Of all items ordered. French fries that were ordered were brought out last for a child. Break between each dish was about 5-10 minutes. Completely ridiculous. And with no wi fi - not even entertainment for the child. Also when asked for an extra piece of bread for soup we were told NO and they wanted us to order a whole bread. Plates and finished dishes were on the table almost till very end. In summary - order out yes, dine in no. Kebab - yes. Fries - yes. Rest. - no.

Very disappointed with our experience at Nargiz. We had a reservation yesterday for 6:00 PM and I even called a few days in advance to confirm. To our surprise, we were seated right next to the entrance door. It was freezing cold - we literally had to sit and eat in our winter jackets?! People were constantly going in and out to smoke, and the smell kept coming inside. It was uncomfortable and unpleasant. Of course, we left. Who wants to stay and eat in a freezing spot? There are many other restaurants nearby. What is the point of calling and making a reservation if you’re going to be seated in the worst possible table? Very disappointing experience.

konny kost

I used to love Nargis Restaurant and have been ordering since day one, but ever since they moved, things have gone downhill. My last two orders arrived with old, weathered vegetables in the salad that should never have been served. When I asked for a refund, they flat-out refused. After years of loyalty, this is how they treat customers? Extremely disappointing, and I won’t be ordering again.