Silvana
A relaxed Middle Eastern cafe serving falafel and shawarma, featuring a basement venue for live music.
- Mon – Wed, 09:00 – 00:00 (+1); Thu – Fri, 09:00 – 03:45 (+1); Sat, 10:00 – 03:45 (+1); Sun, 10:00 – 00:00 (+1)
- $$
- 300 W 116th St, New York, NY 10026
- 4.4 (1542 reviews)
Description
Behind the modest storefront lies a small, unassuming space where the menu offers a large selection for vegetarians. The pace of the meal varies; service can swing from prompt and friendly to forgetful enough to send you to the counter. The kitchen's seasoning also draws contrasting reactions. While many praise the food, others find the kitchen plays it safe, serving a well-made but mild falafel and a shug that skips the expected heat. It remains an easy stop-in for lunch or dinner.