Aya

Yum

5.0

very rich in flavour
unique dishes
very kind servers

Shehroz

5.0

Food was very good. The chicken skewers & the beef dishes were all very good & cooked very well. Service was fast. Atmosphere was very calming

Zed

5.0

If you are looking for authentic Lebanese cuisine, Aya is an absolute gem. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere is welcoming, but the food is the real star of the show.

Everything we ordered tasted incredibly fresh & high-quality. You can tell they use premium ingredients, & the flavors are perfectly balanced-exactly what you hope for with traditional Middle Eastern dishes. Whether it's the hummus, the grilled meats, or the fresh salads, every bite was delicious.

Beyond the meal, the service was top-notch. The owner & the entire staff were remarkably kind & attentive, making us feel like welcome guests in their own home. It's rare to find a place that hits the mark on both exceptional food & genuine hospitality.

I highly recommend Aya to anyone in the area. We will definitely be back!

Kojo

4.0

Overall I had a great experience at Aya. The restaurant is huge with nice decor, it is not cheap but quality & service is on par. On the night I went it was pretty empty aside from what I think was a corporate event upstairs but it was also a random Tuesday.

Me & my group of 3 went out for dinner on a somewhat rainy Tuesday night.

All night the service was excellent, staff is friendly, attentive & knowledgeable being able to explain what a lot of these dishes were to us.

We started with cocktails, trying the Pomegranate Mojito & the New York Sour, both were good.

For the appetizers we tried the Kebbe, Grilled Octopus + Salada, Soujouk (beef sausage) & the grilled Halloumi. The standouts were the Grilled Octupus & salad for sure, both were exremely flavorful & might be the best grilled Octopus I had in a very long time. The Halloumi was also great, not being too salty & the Soujouk was very good as well. We were also given warm pita to pair with the apps. The Kebbe we found a little bland, I would have skipped that one next time.

At this point for the mains we were all pretty stuffed. We ordered the Sea Bass, Salmon & the Beef Kefka. The presentations continued to be great & all were delicious but we over did it on the apps so most of that was brought home.

I would say best bet is to do 0.5 to 1 app per person if you were going to do a main, or just order 2 apps per person & skip the mains.

& then for dessert, cause there is always room for dessert. We had the Creme Brulee & Layali Lubnan which is a wafer topped with a ashta/cream & was light & delicious.

They also offer a tasting menu ranging from $70 to $100 which could be a good option.

I would definitely go again, it is not cheap but again for quality like this it is worth it. Cocktails or a glass of wine around about $15, the apps range from $20 to $30 & the mains from $30- $45.

Joe

3.0

The restaurant is beautiful & food is very fresh & tasty. Unfortunately it was a dead friday night, not much atmosphere...poor woman singing no one was really clapping.

But thats fine.. it was quiet & its not the resto's fault.

We got there at 8... place is supposed to close at 11. At 100$ person, I do not expect to be rushed in anyway. We ordered the full 3 course experience cockails & wine. We got cocktails after our appetizers.. we told the waiter about a nut allergie.. we got walnuts & pistachios in our dishes. At 10pm we were told the kitchen was closing so they wanted to bring the desserts right away with my meat on the table, we took it to go! Bill came right after... I dont mind dropping 400$ on a dinner when the experience comes with it.... but this place fell short of that. Great food... but don't seem to really want you to have an memorable experience.

via Other

1 Review

5.0

The resto feels grand & special. Classy but unpretentious. The staff helps each other which makes for a smooth evening. We had some allergy constraints which were met with " No problem, we'll swap some items & still give you great tasting menu". ( when is the last time a resto told you that on a Saturday night ! ) The suggested wine from Lebanon...Wow. We had 10 different dishes... most I can't spell; all were really, really good. Do not skip dessert. A fancy spin on traditional Lebanese components. Decadent & light. & they made specific version of the same dessert for those with allergies.
A superb experience & definitely on the "do again" list. A must try resto for those that haven't.

via Other

1 Review

5.0

We had high expectations for this restaurant & Aya exceeded all of them! We opted for the tasting menu as first-time diners & the plates did not disappoint. The dishes were savoury & fresh. The staff was equally amazing. Ask for Matthew - his service was impeccable! Will definitely be returning.

via Other

1 Review

5.0

Wonderful service by Louis & we shared about 10 appetizers that were absolutely delicious. Too full for the main dishes but we'd all go back in a heartbeat!

via Other

1 Review

5.0

Excellent service, authentic cuisine with a great menu. High quality dishes both visually & taste wise.