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We were pleasantly suprised at how wonderful this restaurant was. The food, cocktails. Atmosphere and service were all great. Honestly one of the best hummus and baba gagnoush I have ever had The branzino and short ribs were delicious as was the potato pancakes Dessert was equally as good. We usually don’t repeat restaurants given how many they are in nyc but I can’t wait to go back here. We will be regulars
I visited Masiba last night and the food was truly outstanding. Everything was delicious, well made and worth the price. This is the reason I am giving five stars. Still, there are a few important points that should be improved regarding the service.
The first issue was the response time. It took a long time to get attention, and even when someone arrived, things were not handled. I asked for bread five times with several minutes between each request, and only at the end did we receive three breads together. This was frustrating because I ordered the roasted eggplant. It is a classic dish that is always served with bread, and the price definitely justifies it.
Another problem is the staff knowledge. Almost no one knew what was in the dishes, even on a basic level. They even needed a manager to confirm the name of a dish. A good team must know the menu well.
I am giving five stars because I came to enjoy the food and the food was excellent. But if this had been a business meeting, the service would have received a much lower score. It is a good restaurant with strong potential, and with a little more investment in staff training, it could become perfect.
A beautiful bday celebration, complete with kunafe and mezcal cocktails. I was tempted to try the banana old fashioned but will save it :)
Very impressive cocktail menu with the basics done proper or intricate flavor profiles swiftly combined into never before tasted drinks, like the banana old fashioned or the mezcal margarita.
The ambiance was matched by amazing food, warm, fresh, and large portions. While the price may be intimidating it is justified by portion size and quality.
I shared the Moroccan fish in a creamy spicy sauce. It was mellow enough for dinner but would have been far too heavy to endeavor alone. The delivery was top notch, served steaming hot in a dish cooked into cheesy pita bread. Think bread bowl but far thinner, more digestible and palatable. The fish was fresh and succulent, sauce was amazing and we ended up scraping every last bit.
The apps spoke for themselves, we tried dips and labneh with bread as well as beets.
Overall I am extremely picky but impressed with:
Fantastic service, amazing quality of food and flavor profiles, ambiance of setting, though quite loud for a group setting, portion sizes, and breadth of menu to share dishes across diets.
My friends are allergic to pine nuts and EGGS (how’s that for a difficult bday cake?) and I only eat fish no meat and avoid complex carbs but partook in trying the pita. We were able to accommodate vegan/vegetarian, low carb, and allergies. Bonus for vegan friends- (the pita has no eggs).
This is by no means a Michelin restaurant but it is truly delicious, versatile, welcoming yet chic, and somehow feels elite without pretension.
Genuinely confused how mesiba only has a 4.3 I think it deserves minimum a 4.7 in a COMPETITIVE territory. The worse part for me was the fact that it was in the moxy hotel which meh and the lighting to bathroom does not exist. But food wise and experience, 5 stars.
The food was delicious, the vibe was awesome but the service was really bad. Drinks didn’t arrive until after appetisers and we were missing one, my allergies weren’t taken seriously and stuff was brought out with my allergen on it. The waiter brought us the wrong food 3 different times.
beautiful ambiance. great food. went on a calm wednesday evening and it did not disappoint. i’ve said this before and will say it forever.. customer service will always take the cake. our server michelle was excellent, attentive and pleasant.
didn’t get to take many photos but will be back.
Reply from Mesiba
2025.10.30
Thank you for joining us at Mesiba! We're so happy to read about your pleasant experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back again!
Absolutely stunning atmosphere!! The dishes are full of flavor and perfect for sharing, and the cocktails are creative and balanced. The staff is friendly and attentive, making the whole experience feel special. Perfect spot for a stylish dinner or a night out with friends!
Reply from Mesiba
2025.10.30
Thank you for your review! We’re thrilled you enjoyed your experience at Mesiba and hope to welcome you back soon.
