Two words… absolutely delicious!!! Wow, what a great find. Simone‘s kitchen serves healthy, fresh foods in the mediterranean style. The place is spotless, the staff is the best & you can watch them in the kitchen as they prepare the food. If you’re looking for something different and healthy, look no further than Simone‘s Kitchen. See you there! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

Simone's is one of my favorite restaurants in the capital region! They serve Mediterranean food in an over-the-counter layout. When there isn't a line I can get my food in a couple of minutes. The chicken and tofu are my favorite. The tofu in particular is fantastic since it comes with quinoa!

First time at Simone's, tho many of my friends have eaten there. So delicious! Try the Chicken Shawarma Bowl! The staff was so nice, and accommodating for our group, we were celebrating a birthday! Can't wait to go back!

Wow I love this place! Just ordered delivery and holy smokes the size of these wraps are awesome! The hummus is incredible too! Well definitely order again and stop in next time!

Absolutely delicious food — freshly made, authentic and creative. Loved the cardamom iced tea. Bought homemade hummus to take home and of course, some dessert! Looking forward to my next meal at Simone’s.

I found this place last minute and walked in 10 minutes before they closed, the staff was nice, the place was spotless and the food was hot and flavorful!! I’ll definitely be back

💯come visit and try it out if you haven't! Great food. Great spot.

If you haven’t tried this place yet - do it and enjoy. The pita sandwiches are amazing - I love all the choices and the falafel snack plate is delicious. I have been there three times in the last two weeks and every time has been consistent. There are places to sit down and eat- it is very clean and I can’t wait to try more items.

I love Simone’s. I usually get the Shawarma Bowl there… believe it or not, it’s the closest to the real shawarma from Dubai I have had in Albany. The rice bowl and the wrap are both good- you do get to have a big and a small bowl which is why I like that option. I would also try their date brownie if you are craving a desert- great to end the meal. Will have to try the other stuff there too, but so far, I like it.

Smells like I walked into my own house lol. Good was fresh and good. I like the comfort in the atmosphere. Service was kind and efficient.

I drive all way from Nj ( 3 ) hours to have food there. I asked my fiance to take me there on Valentines day as a gift ☺️☺️ … best food , kind staff, very clean …

Today during the lunch rush, they were running 15 minutes behind or so on pick up orders and had a line out the door. They were not only moving people through as quickly as they could, but to have the owner personally offering refunds AND gift cards is another testament to the quality of Simone’s and its ownership. We love Simone’s! ❤️

I crave for Simone’s Kitchen at least once a week. I always order delivery and the food is always fresh and delish. I can’t help but get one of their baklavas or truffles too.

I think I may have found my new favorite place to eat. I got a Mediterranean burrito bowl and I swear it was the best tasting thing I've had in a long time. I told all my friends they need to go and I plan on coming back soon. Service was very good and the place was very clean.

Wow! Very impressed. My husband and I both really enjoyed our meals. He is 100% Lebanese and gives Simone's the seal of approval. The food is healthy, filling, and Mediterranean style with a modern twist. If I had to describe the concept of Simone's, I would say it's a WAY upscale Mediterranean chipotle (but with way better flavors!!). The restaurant was clean, inviting, and warm. 5 stars all around.

The food was great. Good quantity and super delicious. The seating and the ambience was also perfect. Loved the experience

DELICIOUS! buying this everyday, my first experience there was about a week ago and they had SOOO much to choose from so I just picked stuff that I loved. After I got it and tried it my mind was blown! It was sooo good I bought it the next 14 days in a row right when it opened, I would literally wait until it was 11 am for them to open and get it! SOO in conclusion this is the best place to order from when you’re hungry or when you just wanna eat! Love the PITA PRINCESS!

I cannot begin to say enough positive about this wonderful gem!🤩 the menu has been carefully decided upon. All of the flavors are authentic fresh special. Every detail of the meal is prepared there by excellent talented chefs. The servers are extremely polite, kind and helpful. And know all the details about what they are serving to the guests. I go there on a regular basis. One of my favorite things is the freddo cappuccino, it transported me back to Greece to the best coffee I've ever had in my life and now I go there frequently. Just to enjoy it. Please give it a try. We need more good restaurants, and this one is A++++++

We went to Simone's for the first time last week. It was so good. I had a bowl with all kinds of deliciousness. The meatballs were fantastic and that cucumber salsa 😋. We also had the pita pizza with the meatball topping. That was a favorite for all of us. I highly recommend the pomegranate lemonade! Oh and the date brownie and the baklava are worth a trip on their own. You won't regret waiting in line and you will leave stuffed and happy.

Best Mediterranean food in Central NY! Everything from their pita pockets to bowls to their curated desserts are amazing! It's the cutest little place and I love how the food is so fresh! It's a (at least) once a week go to for lunch or dinner for me!

Hey 👋🏾 I’m back with another review. I saw this place a few times when driving through Stuyvesant Plaza. I figured why not try them out for lunch. I pre ordered my food. The process was easy and they had a great selection of things to choose from. If you have never tried Mediterranean cuisine before and you want to try it this is a good place to start. The food is flavorful and has no spice which many people seem to like. I however love some spice add to my meals so I’ll be eating at my regular places. It is a great alternative for corporate lunches, catered lunches and stuff like that. I would recommend this place. I wouldn’t sit down and eat here mostly because the ambiance reminds me of a lunchroom, but I would order it to eat on a blanket outside or for lunch/dinner. To me the food I ordered was a better tasting Chipotle bowl. I’ll be ordering here more often. Remember this is located in Stuyvesant plaza parking can be a mess depending on the time of day. I’ll post pictures next time! -Until next time… keep nibbling Noir ✨

The food and people are great! Definitely coming back again!

Outstanding fast casual Mediterranean food, with insanely fresh and tasty ingredients, and many options. All at a good price point. It will be busy when you go, but the workers are so friendly, environment is cozy, and I guarantee it will be worth the wait.

Food was delicious, lady serving us was very patient and knowledgeable on their menu. Our first time and made it easy to order.

Excellent Mediterranean food! So much to choose from! Reasonable pricing, ambience is light and bright, service is outstanding!

I love this place. The food is always excellent and consistent whenever you go. The falafel is amazing and I love their kale salad as well as the pita bread and all the different toppings and sauces for the meals you choose. Their quinoa is also wonderful. Their fountain teas are great--I love the Herby Hibiscus and their cappuccino is crafted to perfection. This is my go to place for having everything be perfect and taste good. I even went to Simone's after I had spent $70 at a nearby restaurant because the food and service were not up to par. The atmosphere at Simone's is warm and friendly. The place is impeccably clean and styled in a modern and charming way. The food is very reasonably priced.

I’m visiting from California, and I seriously wish Simone’s Kitchen had a location near me — I’d be there all the time! The food is incredibly fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. Every bite felt both satisfying and nourishing. And they serve halal chicken!!! Major slay. The staff was just as impressive — so thoughtful, kind, and welcoming. It’s rare to find a place where you feel genuinely looked after as a customer. If you go, I highly recommend the pomegranate lemonade and the rose matcha. Both were refreshing, unique, and the perfect complement to my delicious build my own HALAL chicken bowl! So nice to eat at a delicious halal spot :) Whether you’re local or just passing through, do yourself a favor and stop by Simone’s. You won’t be disappointed!

I am obsessed with the food here. I love the make your own option. Everything is fresh and flavorful. The service is quick and friendly.

yummy bowls with gluten free options, although matcha has become overrated the rose iced matcha latte with oat milk always tastes of high quality

One of my favorite quick service places. Very gluten free and dietary restriction freindly. Food is always fresh & delicious, affordable. I only wish they were open another hour.

Absolutely stunning lemonades, perfectly spiced Greek meatballs, and service that was warm and personable: 5/5 stars! 💖✨️

Might be my go to spot in the area, especially for a quick pick up, and for a nice healthy meal. Great service, place is always clean and the prices are very reasonable.

Incredible quality. Had to write this review while eating my chicken shawarma bowl. The flavors and quality at this place are A+.

Wow! Delicious! First visit on a Wednesday late afternoon and my take out order (ordered online and process was smooth and easy) was ready a bit early. The place seemed spotlessly clean, and the pleasant seating area is very casual (think nicer than fast food but not fine dining). I got a lil felafel bowl and a side of tabouli. Both are generous portions and delicious. The tabouli tastes incredibly fresh and the felafel is excellent. The pomegranate rose lemonade is a knockout. Can’t wait to try the harissa tofu.

Very high-quality ingredients expect a little bit of a weight out if you go around lunch or dinner time because it is just good

So many positive things to say about Simone’s Kitchen, truly cannot stop raving about it. Definitely a new favorite since I discovered it a few months ago! My go-to order is the Lahm-ajeen, sometimes with a side order of the Keftedes. Friends that I’ve dined with have loved the bowls and noted the Harissa Tofu as a delicious vegetarian option — but I’m too obsessed with the lahm-ajeen so I end up getting it every time. The drinks are underrated and the new peach tea is divine, so glad they added that to the menu! The dine in atmosphere is casually sleek, with plenty of seating inside and outside, but the food also makes for quick yet satisfying takeout (made it home still warm and fresh). Finally, service is relatively quick even during rush hour, and prices are super fair for the generous portion sizes. Cannot recommend Simone’s more!!

Highly recommended! This place is like chipotle but just Mediterranean choices. I ordered the chicken shawarma bowl. Basically it has chicken, white basmati rice which i love, fresh veggies, potatoes, hummus, garlic sauce and you have choice if spicy or not. I chose spicy. I would say this is really yummy. It is just a bit salty, not sure if the chicken or sauce. They give you a side of pita bread which is perfect to dip in the sauce or make it a sandwich. Im excited to try the other varieties they have. The service is great. The place looks really nice. It’s something you could meet up with friends. Could be fast food but with class. Conveniently located by the Stuyvesant Plaza

Delicious, quick, and great atmosphere. Food is so fresh and filling, portion size is awesome, and dining area filled with comfortable hip and modern stools, benches, and chairs.

Every location of Simone's has wonderful food and service. If it was a little more than counter service it would be a full-on 5, but it is clean and everything you need is available to grab. Still, it would be lovely to have someone on the floor checking up on the people already seated.

The lady that was serving us was very pleasant and always had a smile on her face as she asked us questions about what we would like in our Bowl. The food was very generous and delicious. We will definitely be back!

Great food, but can we also talk about their bevs?? It truly surprises me because they’re not exclusively a coffee shop but their espresso based drinks are better than most coffee shops! Their espresso has been perfect EVERY time. Do yourself a favor and try their vanilla cardamom latte.

Delicious, fresh, healthy, and fast Mediterranean food. Quite literally, what more could you ask for? Easy buffet-style where you tell them each item you want, which there is a plethora of. Good amount of food for the price, albeit on the slightly higher end. I got one bowl and a small soup and it was around $20.

As an autistic I prefer to pre order my meal so I don't have to wait and can go in my own quiet place to eat and thankfully they are on Grub hub. I order from here weekly and the little bit of overwhelm is worth it for the amazing food. The staff are very attentive and happy to help as well as friendly. I reccomend the hummus and pita as well as the potatoes and rose matcha, that's what I always get and it's my favorite 😍

I'm new to the area and discovered Simone's within the first week. It was not what I was expecting, but it's even better. ! The food is really flavorful, the service is friendly and efficient and it is clean and neat. Their desserts are amazing and I love their iced coffee beverages. Really good. I highly recommend.

I've been coming here since this place opened and the food has always been excellent. Even when the line extends to the door, the wait is never too bad. The staff is always friendly and briskly efficient. I'm glad that this place is here and is an easy go to option for lunches with colleagues.

The food is excellent, you get a LOT of choices despite the relatively small menu. I had the chicken shawarma bowl, and my daughter had the falafel bowl. We spent the whole meal discussing how well done everything was. Highly recommend.

Stopped in for a quick lunch with the cousin and were blown away! Quick and easy and delicious, great place for a quick bite. The bowls were fantastic and all the ingredients were fresh and lovely. I had the marinated tofu as my protein, it was phenomenal. Lovely selection of flavored teas and lemonade and coffees as well. This is a new favorite lunch spot for both of us!

Dined at Simone’s last night with family and loved it. The service was great and the food was delicious — we all enjoyed bowls. The only negative was the bavlava, it was terrible, so dry and of poor quality. We look forward to returning soon.

Amazing always so fresh! Very filling and healthy… great for a quick bite to eat to pick up or to dine in the staff is always friendly and very accommodating to your orders needs! One of the best places to get backlava as well

So good!!! I got the Mediterranean burrito as a bowl and it was so good. The meat is tender and seasoned, the flavors all worked together nicely. The menu has plenty of choices. The place was clean and inviting, staff were friendly. I'm definitely coming back!

Even admist a super busy evening the whoel staff was husseling, working hard, friendly, organized and efficient and clean. Blown away by speediness and high quality staff interactions, and they were well staffed multiple people on the line and helping with back up or refill food. As always food is delicious, nourishing and vibe to eat in very chill and comfy. Baklavas- always a yes.

I went to Simone’s Kitchen and got the create-your-own bowl, and I really liked it. The meatballs were delicious, everything tasted fresh, and the portion size was great for the price. I’d definitely go back.

My 8 year old says: the food is very yummy and deserves a 5 stars. And I agree! The good is delicious, the ingredients are fresh and the staff is wonderful and welcoming.

I stumbled upon this when I was doing a little shopping and got hungry, and it was so good. I got the falafel bowl, and took it home. I don't live near here and wish I had ordered more! Very fresh and tasty, very reasonably priced. A little gem in this plaza.

Beautiful food, fresh, colorful, and flavorful. And best of all great for you (provided you choose the healthiest ingredients)! Don't miss out on that quinoa, it's a complete protein and loaded with other good stuff. I have little experience with mediterranean food and didn't know what many of the styles of preparation were, but it was still wonderful and blew me away with the quality and complexity. This is one place where it's absolutely worth trying everything (be warned one of the sauces is spicy if that's not your thing). I also appreciated that it seemed to be well staffed, and the employees were friendly and helpful without seeming forced. Very often these days stores this size only have an employee or two (I've been that solo grunt) but there was a full team here. Inside was clean (and even had someone going over once more), and wonderful layout with big windows full of nautral lighting, and a cozy dining area that's tucked away from the hubub of the ordering line but doesn't feel stuffy thanks to the windows everywhere. Top quality food here, for freshness and variety. Do be warned the "Moroccan Mint Tea" is just a storebought Bigelow green teabag with a mint leaf thrown on top lol. It still goes well with the cuisine so it's fine if you know what you're getting, but maybe keep your cash if you're expecting a home-brewed gunpowder tea in true Moroccan style. Marketing would be more honest if they dropped the "Moroccan" part and just called it mint green tea.

I typically order delivery from Simone's but I have dined in store twice. It is delicious. The atmosphere and service is top notch. The food is delicious; there is a variety of combinations you can make and you cannot go wrong! The pomegranate lemonade is absolutely a must try!

Today, i had lunch here. Review at bottom. I am going with 4 stars now from appearance inside. I have not eaten there. It was right after lunch that I decided to go in and look around. From what I saw, I believe, I shall eat there soon. I had lunch today. It was a small Greek meatballs bowl, with pita bread. It was very good. I had spiced apple cider, also very good. I took with me a small piece of baklava. My wife informed me it was made with honey. It was too sweet for me. Many windows up front gave the restaurant a brightness. The service was very good. With tip, it was a bit under $25.00, maybe a bit pricey for a small lunch. All in all, I enjoyed it and will return.

my absolute favorite restaurant 🤩 the food is fresh, healthy, and delicious!! my favorite is the mediterranean burrito bowl (without lentils) and extra toppings, which they have so many good ones. the service & the atmosphere are great!! i couldn’t recommend a place more! definitely missing coming here all the time when i lived back home 🥹

The service was fast and friendly, I ordered the large chicken schwarma bowl. It had so many toppings and such a good sized portion. I was super happy with it. I also ordered the cardamom tea which was really good as well. Pricing was extremely fair. Just over $12 for the bowl and less than $3 for the tea. Will come back for sure but this plaza is a nightmare, too many good things in one place.

I enjoyed a yummy chicken shawarma bowl with hearty pita bread and cocoa hazelnut baklava was a treat. The service was quick and the vibe was very chill with pop music and cafe style seating.

Forget the other Mediterranean joints, this one has aced all the key flavors, and I should know! The shawarma bowl was great, the keftedes were excellent (more like suçuk but close enough), and the tzatziki was outstanding. I'm a baklava snob and I totally devoured theirs and would go back for more. They need to do something about the perfectly portioned tablespoon-size dip scoops ($0.75? Really??) but the service was top notch and the restaurant was super clean.

One of my new favorite places. There aren't many Mediterranean places around here and this one is definitely one of the best. The service was incredibly fast and the people working there couldn't have been nicer. My fiance and I shared a side of garlic potatos which were amazing. She got a "lil" Greek Meatball bowl and I made my own Greek meatball wrap. Will definitely be coming back very soon.

So delicious, fresh, healthy, and flavorful. The restaurant space is always clean- from where the food is served to the tables. No cross contamination. This place is a staple now.

We were craving Cava. But we don’t have any nearby. Our friends recommended Simone’s kitchen. It’s really great. The staff are all pleasant and friendly. The ordering process is fairly straightforward if you know how to order at chipotle. The options are fewer which makes it even easier. We had both chicken bowl and the meatball bowl. Both were super fresh and delicious. The toppings are great too. Highly recommend if you feel like a Mediterranean wrap or bowl.

If you like salad bars/build your own healthy style food you will love this! It is a lovely spin on a healthy food bar but with great ambiance and unique Mediterranean elements like their beet hummus and harissa tofu, almost their whole menu is vegan which is so exciting to try all the combinations and every ingredient is absolutely delicious! I wasn't super hungry and the small bowl was perfect with a side of their soft airy pita, I'll definitely come back for the rest of the menu

Great food for a great price and the staff we're sooo kind. Everything was delicious. I got a falafel wrap and my partner got a bowl. We also got the pomegranate rose lemonade, cardamom tea, and roasted potatoes. Everything was a hit. I'm sure I'll soon be a regular

I loved the lunch I had at Simone's a few weeks ago. The restaurant was open and bright, and the staff were friendly and cheerful. There are a variety of entree options and many choices for vegetarian diners as well. I chose the wrap on this occasion and enjoyed it. However, I am excited to sample a Mezza Bowl next time and try new flavors. There is a good selection of drinks as well as baklava for dessert. Highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area or shopping in the plaza.

Yum!!! This is my kind of eatery! I’d been hearing good things and decided to give it a try at 5:00 on a Tuesday. No wait to order. I chose the build your own bowl with lettuce, quinoa, tofu, hummus, tzatziki, some yummy avocado spread, pickled cabbage, fresh parsley, kalamatas , and I probably missed a few ingredients. I got the larger bowl and will definitely get two meals out of it. With tip it was only $15 and change. And everything was fresh and delicious and flavorful. All of the staff were super helpful and friendly. The decor is rather basic, but everything seemed spotless and that’s more important anyway. I can definitely see myself coming here a few times a month. Very vegan and gluten free friendly

Viva Somone's! It's like a poke bowl place, but for Mediterranean food. The ingredients are amazing, fresh, delicious. The staff are great. There is zero reason to ever hit fast food again.

Went earlier today & the staff and food were fantastic! My kids and family really enjoyed the food! The folks taking the orders were so gracious, patient and courteous when my order for 5 was getting a bit complicated. I really appreciated them for it! The food was very flavorful! The chicken shawarma had great taste and every topping was absolutely delicious! A great location & we will definitely come again! 10/10 would recommend!

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Beautiful food, fresh, colorful, and flavorful. And best of all great for you (provided you choose the healthiest ingredients)! Don't miss out on that quinoa, it's a complete protein and loaded with other good stuff. I have little experience with mediterranean food and didn't know what many of the styles of preparation were, but it was still wonderful and blew me away with the quality and complexity. This is one place where it's absolutely worth trying everything (be warned one of the sauces is spicy if that's not your thing). I also appreciated that it seemed to be well staffed, and the employees were friendly and helpful without seeming forced. Very often these days stores this size only have an employee or two (I've been that solo grunt) but there was a full team here. Inside was clean (and even had someone going over once more), and wonderful layout with big windows full of nautral lighting, and a cozy dining area that's tucked away from the hubub of the ordering line but doesn't feel stuffy thanks to the windows everywhere. Top quality food here, for freshness and variety. Do be warned the "Moroccan Mint Tea" is just a storebought Bigelow green teabag with a mint leaf thrown on top lol. It still goes well with the cuisine so it's fine if you know what you're getting, but maybe keep your cash if you're expecting a home-brewed gunpowder tea in true Moroccan style. Marketing would be more honest if they dropped the "Moroccan" part and just called it mint green tea.

La Vashia Luckey

I typically order delivery from Simone's biweekly but I have dined in store twice. It is delicious. The atmosphere and service is top notch. The food is delicious; there is a variety of combinations you can make and you cannot go wrong! The pomegranate lemonade is absolutely a must try!

Victoria Mercado

my absolute favorite restaurant 🤩 the food is fresh, healthy, and delicious!! my favorite is the mediterranean burrito bowl (without lentils) and extra toppings, which they have so many good ones. the service & the atmosphere are great!! i couldn’t recommend a place more! definitely missing coming here all the time when i lived back home 🥹

Prof. John

Today, i had lunch here. Review at bottom. I am going with 4 stars now from appearance inside. I have not eaten there. It was right after lunch that I decided to go in and look around. From what I saw, I believe, I shall eat there soon. I had lunch today. It was a small Greek meatballs bowl, with pita bread. It was very good. I had spiced apple cider, also very good. I took with me a small piece of baklava. My wife informed me it was made with honey. It was too sweet for me. Many windows up front gave the restaurant a brightness. The service was very good. With tip, it was a bit under $25.00, maybe a bit pricey for a small lunch. All in all, I enjoyed it and will return.

Brian Reynolds

The service was fast and friendly, I ordered the large chicken schwarma bowl. It had so many toppings and such a good sized portion. I was super happy with it. I also ordered the cardamom tea which was really good as well. Pricing was extremely fair. Just over $12 for the bowl and less than $3 for the tea. Will come back for sure but this plaza is a nightmare, too many good things in one place.

Demetrios Christopher

Forget the other Mediterranean joints, this one has aced all the key flavors, and I should know! The shawarma bowl was great, the keftedes were excellent (more like suçuk but close enough), and the tzatziki was outstanding. I'm a baklava snob and I totally devoured theirs and would go back for more. They need to do something about the perfectly portioned tablespoon-size dip scoops ($0.75? Really??) but the service was top notch and the restaurant was super clean.

Owen Smith

One of my new favorite places. There aren't many Mediterranean places around here and this one is definitely one of the best. The service was incredibly fast and the people working there couldn't have been nicer. My fiance and I shared a side of garlic potatos which were amazing. She got a "lil" Greek Meatball bowl and I made my own Greek meatball wrap. Will definitely be coming back very soon.

Y Z

We were craving Cava. But we don’t have any nearby. Our friends recommended Simone’s kitchen. It’s really great. The staff are all pleasant and friendly. The ordering process is fairly straightforward if you know how to order at chipotle. The options are fewer which makes it even easier. We had both chicken bowl and the meatball bowl. Both were super fresh and delicious. The toppings are great too. Highly recommend if you feel like a Mediterranean wrap or bowl.

Jackie Adler

I loved the lunch I had at Simone's a few weeks ago. The restaurant was open and bright, and the staff were friendly and cheerful. There are a variety of entree options and many choices for vegetarian diners as well. I chose the wrap on this occasion and enjoyed it. However, I am excited to sample a Mezza Bowl next time and try new flavors. There is a good selection of drinks as well as baklava for dessert. Highly recommend stopping by if you are in the area or shopping in the plaza.

Dana Brown

So delicious, fresh, healthy, and flavorful. The restaurant space is always clean- from where the food is served to the tables. No cross contamination. This place is a staple now.

Olivia Pang

If you like salad bars/build your own healthy style food you will love this! It is a lovely spin on a healthy food bar but with great ambiance and unique Mediterranean elements like their beet hummus and harissa tofu, almost their whole menu is vegan which is so exciting to try all the combinations and every ingredient is absolutely delicious! I wasn't super hungry and the small bowl was perfect with a side of their soft airy pita, I'll definitely come back for the rest of the menu

Emily Lilly

Great food for a great price and the staff we're sooo kind. Everything was delicious. I got a falafel wrap and my partner got a bowl. We also got the pomegranate rose lemonade, cardamom tea, and roasted potatoes. Everything was a hit. I'm sure I'll soon be a regular

Kristin Horowitz

Viva Somone's! It's like a poke bowl place, but for Mediterranean food. The ingredients are amazing, fresh, delicious. The staff are great. There is zero reason to ever hit fast food again.

Anam Chaudhry

Went earlier today & the staff and food were fantastic! My kids and family really enjoyed the food! The folks taking the orders were so gracious, patient and courteous when my order for 5 was getting a bit complicated. I really appreciated them for it! The food was very flavorful! The chicken shawarma had great taste and every topping was absolutely delicious! A great location & we will definitely come again! 10/10 would recommend!

Laura Kavanaugh

Yum!!! This is my kind of eatery! I’d been hearing good things and decided to give it a try at 5:00 on a Tuesday. No wait to order. I chose the build your own bowl with lettuce, quinoa, tofu, hummus, tzatziki, some yummy avocado spread, pickled cabbage, fresh parsley, kalamatas , and I probably missed a few ingredients. I got the larger bowl and will definitely get two meals out of it. With tip it was only $15 and change. And everything was fresh and delicious and flavorful. All of the staff were super helpful and friendly. The decor is rather basic, but everything seemed spotless and that’s more important anyway. I can definitely see myself coming here a few times a month. Very vegan and gluten free friendly

Kate Sharp

I came in last month after a long and tiring day - the food was great but the customer service was even better. The whole team cheered me up in lots of little ways including my cute new nickname below! I’m not local but if I was I’d be here all the time! Thanks all :)

There's no wonder Simone's just keeps expanding across the Capital Region, this place is fantastic. Everything tastes so fresh and clean, making a bowl or wrap is simple, and all the employees I've interacted with have always been so pleasant. Simone's has found a system that works and has honed it to operate at its finest. Their tofu is some of my favorite around, but what might be my absolute favorite thing at Simone's is the coffee. It is always so nicely balanced with a strong coffee base and excellent ratio of additions. Their current seasonal latte, salted tahini is truly excellent. I love Simone's and I highly recommend!

This is our new Mediterranean spot! The food is fresh, healthy, and delicious! It can get packed at lunch time! I love the pita pockets! They are enough to fill me and packed in pretty good. The staff are friendly too! I would suggest pick up instead of delivery, had some issues with someone not picking up and delivering our order and we waited and waited deciding to just pick it up. We thought their own staff delivered but it’s actually another delivery company. Highly recommend!!!

The service is impeccable! I love service with a smile. The food always hits! I love that you can see right into the kitchen area too. Bathrooms are always clean. Just a great place to eat. In fact, let me put in my shoes now and head on up to Stuyvesant Plaza for some vittles.

Maya H

So good!!! I got the Mediterranean burrito as a bowl and it was so good. The meat is tender and seasoned, the flavors all worked together nicely. The menu has plenty of choices. The place was clean and inviting, staff were friendly. I'm definitely coming back!

Sharanya Rachel John

Love that practically anything on their menu can be customized to be made vegan/vegetarian. I always get the Mezza bowl, add lots of greens, lentils (keeps you full for long), rice, tofu, and the roasted potatoes (perfectly seasoned). I also get chicken for protein when I feel like it, and it really is grilled to perfection every single time! Usually, I don’t like going all out on the dips and dressings because all of them have a very overpowering garlic flavor which I do not quite enjoy, so I just get the spicy dill + yogurt and that works just fine for me! Love the pita bread which feels like a fluffy pillow and a perfect addition to the meal overall. My most favorite part though are the fresno peppers that are quite hot, and the asian in me needs exactly that. Also looove the kalamata olives - they have the right amount of acidity to give you that kick in every bite. There’s currently a rose flavored lemonade on the menu and it’s super refreshing, ended up getting it on multiple occasions! Overall, highly recommend eating here, they will not disappoint!

I've only done online order take out and it's been solid everytime. Clean cafe seating, delicious chicken bowls ans the cold teas are great!

Food was excellent with quite a bit of variety. Unfortunately they say beef is not halal. They could also improve on the seating area but that could be due to large crowd size. Additionally during the checkout you don't get receipt option on the screen and have to ask for the receipt separately.

Stuyvesant Plaza location. I ordered small plates to go. Lahm-ajeen: spiced meat pie baked on a pita topped with pine nuts and yogurt. Keftedes: 3 Greek meatballs drizzled with yogurt & dill dressing (tzatziki-ish?), served with a warm mini pita. Tahini truffle: blend of tahini, oat flour, & maple syrup dipped in dairy-free chocolate. The standout for me were the keftedes. The protein was surrounded by the yogurt & dill dressing, pickled onions, some diced cucumbers, and, I think, za'atar. The denseness of the meat was complimented by the bright acid of the dressing and pickled onions. The cucumbers provided freshness and crunch; good stuff. Lahm-ajeen was also good. Next time I may eat it in the restaurant because the 15 minute drive home didn't do it any favors. It would certainly have been better eaten hot/warm. I have yet to try the tahini truffle. It looks appetizing. There are several more items I'd like to try on the menu, harissa tofu or Turkish coffee, just to name a few. If today was any indication, this location of Simone's Kitchen could become a cornerstone of Stuyvesant Plaza.

Busy spot. Clean n simple dining area. Food is good n ample portions.

Decent place — the chicken is well marinated, but the portions could be larger; it’s pricey and mostly vegetables and rice with very little chicken and too much cheese.

Food was fresh and delicious. I would definitely recommend but one thing bugged me. There's an upcharge for tofu. I really don't get it. I would be much happier if it was just considered a protein like the meat options. Definitely a bummer.

I enjoy this place greatly. Everything I order is always exceptional and fair prices to my knowledge. My only complaint is that I ordered my first dessert which was baklava and the photo used on the website had three of them. Moral of the story 1 small baklava was 3.75 which is a rip off. You aren’t getting all 3, it’s just a photo of three pieces of baklava.

Faizan Zaidi

Food was excellent with quite a bit of variety. Unfortunately they say beef is not halal. They could also improve on the seating area but that could be due to large crowd size. Additionally during the checkout you don't get receipt option on the screen and have to ask for the receipt separately.

I visited Simone's Mediterranean Restaurant during the lunch rush (11:00 AM to 2:00 PM), and I strongly recommend ordering ahead or being prepared to wait about 30 minutes in line. The open window to the kitchen is a nice feature, as you can see the staff actively preparing food. Unfortunately, my experience with the food was underwhelming. My husband ordered the meatballs, and I got the chicken shawarma. The meatballs were noticeably burnt, and I saw the staff member picking through them to find ones that weren’t as charred. She even commented to another team member at the front that the meatballs looked burnt, and they replied that they’d need to make more. However, I noticed a fresh batch had just been pulled out—and they looked burnt as well. Waiting 30 minutes in line, only to receive food that isn’t properly prepared, is frustrating and unacceptable. The chicken shawarma was just okay, but nothing special. There seems to be inconsistency in quality and serving size. I heard many people asking for a little more. Simone’s has potential, but they need to do better—especially during peak hours when customers have already waited a significant amount of time.

The food here is amazing! My only concern is the wait time for online orders — it can sometimes take 30–40 minutes, even during non-peak hours.

Keftedes: Flavors worked, dressing was far overdone, meatballs were slightly dry, but they did give me 4 instead of 3. 6/10 Goat cheese Pita Pie: Good combination, texture, etc. Beware, warm goat cheese is an acquired taste. 9/10 Baklava: Dripping in oil, no crisp (to the point of sogginess), tasted heavy: brownie-like density. 1/10 However, the service is very nice: they were able to refund the baklava, they were polite when i ordered and generous with proportions. Overall 6.5/10. While I did enjoy the other dishes, I don't understand how they can serve a pastry like that in seriousness.

The service was surprisingly disappointing. Got a few mean stares from the staff while another customer was greeted with smiles. Definitely treated differently if you’re a person of color.

I’ve been coming here since the place first opened, but today I was disappointed. I ordered my usual big shawarma bowl with chicken as the protein, and I noticed the serving size has been reduced. When they first opened, I used to get a generous two spoonfuls of protein, but now the portions feel much smaller.

I do not understand the hype. Bol is superior compared to this place. I couldn't find chicken in my meal and chicken was supposed to be the main protein. Will not be returning.

The food is delicious but the service is a hot mess. There are employees crossing over others with food in spoons and scoops, general hecticness while the assembly lines explains to 4 diff people what goes into each bowl, one by one. Then to top it off they gave away my dish to a different customer and just started a new one (without expecting it). They brought out my Mediterranean burrito after all my companions finished eating and said "sorry about that" and immediately retreated. This is so unacceptable. I won't ever be eating here again.

Food was really good. My concern lies with the clearly sexist hiring practices, not one single male employee, that doesn’t just happen organically… Sexism against males is just as despicable as sexism against females. Get with the program, not something to be proud of… Please correct me if I’m wrong here, is it just some crazy coincidence that all of your employees are female? If so I will delete this review.

Beautiful restaurant but I spent $33.00 and I thought i was buying real chicken not some processed patty. But an actual chicken.the corn bread was good and I complaints on the Mac and cheese.i bought an add on jumbo wings and they were the most disgusting pieces of fried chicken coming from a black restaurant advertising soul food my feelings are hurt and I will never eat there again.not to mention there were no utensils in the bag after I added them on the kiosk when I made my order.but the nerve of them to have an expensive menu😡😡

Eaten food from this location about 20 times. Today they put yogurt dill sauce instead of tahini on my husbands food. We are exclusively plant based and he has. Avery sensitive stomach, doesn’t have enough time to go back to the restaurant for new food because he gets a short lunch break like most people. We called the restaurant and they’re insisting it’s not dairy and won’t stop trying to gaslight him. The color is white and not the color of tahini (we would know as long term vegans). All they kept saying was no and to taste it. Well we were gaslit into trying it and ofc it’s sour and not at all tahini. They have not refunded him. Will never support this place again. All of this for what when you could’ve just refunded? And my husband is the sweetest human and was being so nice (too nice) on the phone with them. Bless his people pleasing non confrontational heart. Well I’m a hormonal pregnant woman and I’m mad. Do better.

Abdul Leonard

Beautiful restaurant but I spent $33.00 and I thought i was buying real chicken not some processed patty. But an actual chicken.the corn bread was good and I complaints on the Mac and cheese.i bought an add on jumbo wings and they were the most disgusting pieces of fried chicken coming from a black restaurant advertising soul food my feelings are hurt and I will never eat there again.not to mention there were no utensils in the bag after I added them on the kiosk when I made my order.but the nerve of them to have an expensive menu😡😡