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Channeling the energy of Tel Aviv's bohemian cafe culture through a New York lens, the restaurant was designed to foster the simple, timeless act of bringing people together around a common table. Focusing on grass-fed organic proteins, whole grains, and seasonal vegetables, Shoo Shoo Nolita serves brunch and dinner menus of shareable plates that encourage people to taste and enjoy many dishes throughout a meal, creating a communal table and a symphony of flavors every time you walk through the door.
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- Jan 16, 2024
Ordered the pita/hummus, Greek salad and the burger. Everything was incredible! My partner said this was one of his favorite burgers in the city! The restaurant itself is so cute, a great date spot or meeting up for a small group of friends. It can get expensive quickly but I look forward to going back and trying more of the menu. Their pita was probably the best part of the meal!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Jacqueline C.SUNNY ISL BCH, FL1821May 3, 2024
This meal was DELISH!!! One of the best lunches I've had in a while. My sister and I shared the schnitzel and Israeli salad and it was the perfect amount of food. Our server Angel was a true angel!! So nice and sweet and helped us with everything. We sat outside in a private little clear booth and it was a gorgeous day out. Great vibes. Highly recommend coming here for brunch/dinner!!!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0 - May 20, 2024Updated review
I visited again with an even bigger crew of family, 14 people in total. We ended up taking two booths outside. Emmy, our server, was incredibly patient with our unruly brood. I got the fish balls again, and this time, the sauce was perfect. It wasn't spicy at all, just yummy shakshuka-like tomato sauce. My table cleaned that plate this time. Everyone enjoyed the hummus and labneh that we shared. Many got the lamb ragout on mashed potatoes and loved them. I ordered the beyond harissa burger, and it was divine. I actually woke up this morning dreaming about it. The crunch of their pickles and the flavor in that sandwich lives in my mind rent-free.
We were celebrating my niece's graduation and ended the meal with baklava. We got two plates: one regular and the other mixed. The mixed were cold and seemed stale, I cannot recommend these. I wish we had only ordered plain pistachio because these flavors were fresh and delicious. I don't think people order the combo baklava very often, so they sit in their fridge or freezer for months while the traditional pistachio get more turnover.
I also had the mi tierra mezcal and trails cocktail again. It's still deliciousHelpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0Jun 18, 2023Previous reviewIn a word, DELICIOUS. I came here with my cousin and three of my niece's. One is a student at NYU and suggested this place for our dinner together. We made a reservation for a booth outside and were led to an outdoor private plex-glass enclosed table. You could still see your neighbors, but their conversations were muffled, and you weren't really sharing air with the neighboring tables,which made me feel a bit safer (airborne pathogen-wise). Our servers were all so incredibly nice and funny and helpful and witty. I loved them all. Based on their suggestions, we ordered hummus, labneh, pita, and avocado beet salad to start. All were fantastic. We cleaned the plates and had to order several extra orders of pita. For our mains, we got (in order of AMAZING to tasty) chicken schnitzel, side of falafel, steak and fries, fish meat balls, and chicken shwarma. We ate everything, but some things knocked our socks off while others were just good/awite. I had the fish meatballs which were really very tasty and a new experience for me. I didn't really care for the sauce, I thought it was all fire and no spice. I like fire but I needed a little more. The sauces that came on the side didn't add anything, and the challah was a little stale. Thankfully, there was still juicy delicious labneh left to spruce up the fishballs and make them a great dish again.
The adults in our group ordered cocktails. I got the Mi Tierra tequila/mezcal cocktail, which was yummy, spicy and had a solid amount of alcohol. My dinner companions got the Pinkie, which I thought was too sweet, but they were both all about it. In the second round they added sparkling water to make it a little different. We also got the hot mint tea, which had a refreshingly rich flavor.
When the bill came I was a little disappointed that they had added the 20% gratuity for parties of 6 or more -- we were 5 people, but at the same time, we have planned to give 20% anyway, so I didn't complain. I just thought it was odd and a bit sneaky or thoughtless. Either way, our experience here was fantastic for a family outing, and I know that I would definitely come back. - Anne M.Middle Village, New York, NY01Apr 16, 2024
I just went there to get a a drink and a little bite to eat, but I also had to use the bathroom really bad! I went in to find the restroom right away but the hostess was so "pretty women" mean to me, even though I could of easily corrected by getting a table first, I was turned off by her attitude and left to eat at the sushi place next door. The Uschi place didn't have a problem with me needing the restroom first, and I had my drink and lovely sushi for late lunch instead.
My opinion it's better to be nice to people, because that pays off so much better, especially in business, than to be mean.
- one star review!!!Helpful 1Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 0 - Apr 12, 2024
Very tasty Mediterranean fare! Everything was super flavorful without being overly salty. There are many mezze to choose from. Our favorite is the falafel salad with tahini and the warm hummus! The Moroccan fish ball was also a highlight for me because I love a good saucy dish that comes with bread. It was spicy and warming!
Our server was attentive and cheery and we opted to sit outside on a warm spring day. It was the perfect little night out we needed.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - 714641563Mar 21, 20241 check-in
My friend and I enjoyed our dinner at Shoo Shoo the other night. We chose to split some small plates and the burger, which was the perfect amount for 2!
Thoughts on the food:
- Baba ga noo shoo was delicious! I wish there was slightly more pita provided as we had some left over at the end, but we just made sure to keep the dish for the fries that came later.
- Arugula salad was solid, too. We chose to get it without steak knowing we would be getting the burger as well. There was a lot more cilantro (on the menu classified as herbs) than I anticipated, so just keep that in mind if you're not a big cilantro fan
- Harissa burger got solid reviews online so I was excited to try it, but to me it wasn't anything special. We also had ordered it medium, and it came out medium well. Fries were good!
I do want to give a shout out to the staff though- service was great and very friendly! They were able to accommodate us when we came before our reservation time, and we didn't feel rushed with our meal either.
All in all, would recommend.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Apr 26, 2024
I came to Shoo Shoo because I saw it posted on insta, & as my favorite food is Israeli/ Mediterranean, I said I need to check it out. The food was definitely on point & absolutely delicious. The waiter & staff were very attentive as well. I highly recommend this restaurant, food is incredibly flavorful & can't wait to come back.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Mar 22, 2024
Pretty solid Mediterranean restaurant in soho. Menu is a little bit untraditional and unique compared to your typical Mediterranean spot. I ordered the sesame crusted schnitzel which was pretty delicious (especially with the house made mash potatoes as a side). The hummus and warm pita was also to die for. The only knocks I had against this place were the cocktails (overpriced and mostly uninteresting) and the service was pretty rushed considering it was a slow Wednesday night.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 1 - 1774123Dec 8, 2023
Dinner here is such a warm and cozy experience. With the low lights and candles, you feel very at home & the food ties everything together.
The Mediterranean + Israeli inspired dishes are packed with flavors and serve as such hearty meals. Service was super fast here, and the waiters were very attentive and kind.
Starting with the Baba-Ganoo-Shoo, the eggplant dip with the fresh pita was the perfect introduction to the meal. The Shoo Shoo Schnitzel was most definitely the star of the show; something about the house sauce and the crispy chicken was unlike any dish I've tried before. I wasn't the biggest fan of the Shook-Shooka, it was super heavy on the tomato sauce, but that may have been a personal preference.
Definitely recommend for small groups, and there's a bar in the basement that adds a fun spin on this restaurant!Helpful 0Thanks 1Love this 1Oh no 0 - Oct 22, 2023
Tina's take: 10/10
This food was amazing! There were so many different options and we were so happy with what we chose. We started off with two appetizers and we were already stuffed. Then we got two entrees and they were great as well. The service is wonderful and the place was very clean. If you are looking for a few appetizers and cocktails this is the place for you.Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - 114230724Sep 12, 2023
The restaurant is cute, bright, and trendy with big booths in the back. The staff was nice and friendly. They offer a fair amount of shareable dishes and heartier entrees. The dishes were fresh and cozy. We ordered the fish balls, babaganoush, grilled octopus, and chicken schnitzel.
The fish balls were tender and similar to Chinese fish balls in texture and they were sitting in a flavorful Moroccan tomato sauce. It came with a thick slice of toasted challah.
The babaganoush and octopus were pretty standard fare. Still tasty and solid options.
The chicken schnitzel has a unique sesame crust and the chicken was very juicy and tender. It came with a side of earthy/herby tatbila sauce and mustard as well as herby fries.Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0