Tripoli
"Eating at Tripoli on a Friday night, you might be one of only two groups in the place. But the staff of this family-run Lebanese eatery don’t seem bothered: They’ve been serving their native cuisine in this Brooklyn Heights spot since the early ’70s, and they aren’t going anywhere," says Time Out New York.
"The bi-level space is cavernous, laden in hand-carved wood with 20-foot ceilings and walls covered in murals of—you guessed it—the shores of Tripoli. It would take the population of a small village to make the room bustle. But with arguably the best regional food on the strip, why isn't Tripoli packed nightly? The kibbee nayeh could induce a mob: ground raw lamb drenched in Lebanese olive oil that deliquesces once it hits the tongue," writes T Sahara Meer for New York magazine.
But Yelper Alexis W. isn't impressed by the food at Tripoli: "I got the lamb kabob and my boyfriend got the chicken. It comes served with rice and a dinky salad. And hummus and pita to start. Absolutely fine, but $15 is a lot to pay for strictly fine, especially when there are loads of other Middle Eastern restaurants down the street with the same food for much less." How would you rate this place?
Reviews (7)
grand army wrote a review on July 1, 2009 1:39 PM
Tripoli is tired, tired, tired. The service and ambience are ghastly and the food mediocre at best. If you're nostalgic about 1970s fern bars and the days when Brooklyn had only about 6 decent restaurants in the entire borough, you'll flip for Tripoli. Otherwise these days there are so many better options for great middle eastern.
bivouac wrote a review on July 1, 2009 2:02 PM
One of the worst meals I've ever had in New York City. No service whatsoever. We didn't even get to our main course because the service was so slow, and it's not like the place was busy or anything. Our appetizers were lousy came with store-bought pita. On Atlantic Avenue, that should be a crime.
Bob Marvin wrote a review on July 1, 2009 2:26 PM
I haven't been to Tripoli for a few years, but the last time I went there it was quite good. OTOH I AM "nostalgic about 1970s fern bars and the days when Brooklyn had only about 6 decent restaurants in the entire borough." I've been going to this place since before their previous location, across Clinton Street, was firebombed (IIRC some factional conflict during the Lebanese Civil War).
Shoots and Leaves wrote a review on July 1, 2009 2:52 PM
I heard 7-Eleven was taking the space at one point, but things blew up.
Sparafucile wrote a review on July 1, 2009 3:06 PM
I haven't been there in at least twenty years, but it was nice enough back then.
modsquad wrote a review on July 4, 2009 8:39 AM
That's funny. I haven't been there in over 20 years too. Back then I lived in Manhattan. I guess we're both going downhill. LOL!
Watermellon wrote a review on July 7, 2009 8:58 AM
I think its a great location for a really good bar or restaurant with those big windows, right on the corner. no outdoor though....
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