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Silvana

Middle Eastern Restaurant, Falafel Restaurant, and Hookah Bar$$$$

Central Harlem, New York

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Silvana

8.3^/10

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Ranked #8 for hookah in New York
"Cozy place in harlem with live music downstairs."(9 Tips)
"Awesome live music, food, and booze."(5 Tips)
"perfect for a chill"(4 Tips)
"Awesome cozy place."(4 Tips)

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L. T.March 26, 2017
Been here 10+ times
Another tip said it was "ghetto looking" ...really?! Downtown they'd say "rustic and charming"! It's very clean w/cute artwork and handmade stuff. The service is so friendly and the food is amazing.
Michael Carr-SmithAugust 27, 2013
Downstairs is great spot. A minimal but chic interior. Food was very good,. but not a big menu. Bar prices excellent There were several bands jamming. Cool vibe overall. Love the bar lights!
Upvoted Oct 13
Grover Reed IIIJuly 27, 2014
I went to see a very close friend perform. The vibe is positive, the food and beverage are reasonably priced, and the music magnifies an already wonderful experience. I'd recommend it.
Kira RochaJanuary 2, 2018
Awesome cozy place. We brought our kids for the live music, everyone is fienly. The service is very friendly too. Food delicious. One of the best falafel around
Johnny PerezAugust 31, 2017
I love the downstairs! It's relaxing and very chill. Love the hookah and the drinks are strong. Went with my fiance and for happy hour and had a good time.
Harlem AmbassadorJuly 5, 2013
Cafe? check. Giftshop? check. Bar? check. Music? check. Lounge?.....Well, you get the idea by now. This venue has (3) levels so be sure to ask for a mini tour. The downstairs is state of the art cool!
Chris EvansDecember 4, 2015
They hold some nice live acts in a very cozy space downstairs. Hookah is tobacco-free, if you are into that sort of thing. Really good vibes from the whole scene.
Paul BenedictAugust 29, 2021
Cool spot. Food and vibe are top notch. But if you go there- whoa boy, the service is atrocious so just prepare yourself.
Alexa HarperLewisDecember 10, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Update 12/9/13: They took my chair advice and changed the majority of them. Really makes my experience that much better. Great music every time I've been here and the food is always spot on.
Nicola MedranoJanuary 28, 2014
This place has the charm of a cozy spiritually uplifting loft. Free wifi. GREAT service and amazing food. Good vibes all around. A gem for this neighborhood!
Alexa HarperLewisAugust 12, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Ambiance was nice when they figured out the music volume and proper lighting. Food was excellent, Chairs were very uncomfortable for those with larger thighs...overall a very good speakeasyish spot.
Daniel M.June 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
My official new neighborhood coffee spot! Serving Brooklyn Roasting Company coffee and great Middle Eastern food… How can you possibly go wrong?
L. T.June 30, 2016
Been here 10+ times
Where do I begin? I love this place. Great shakshuka, frozen margaritas, and perfect for a chill happy hour.
Nicola MedranoJanuary 26, 2014
Best falafel you will ever have!! And I know my falafel around the city. Take my word. Love the vibe here too!
Henry-Daniel KouameJuly 24, 2013
Great place. Very interesting atmosphere and cool design. You'll love the lounge/stage bar downstairs.
Norman EllisJune 30, 2013
Downstairs lounge has a great vibe, good DJ, great service, eclectic crowd. Would definitely come again.
Brownstone Living NYCMarch 15, 2015
Great place for a soulful musical experience. Dancing and reasonably priced drinks.
Notoriety IncorporatedMarch 30, 2014
Came for brunch. Had the egg sandwich with Israeli salad ad hummus. Absolutely incredible.
Jonathan GottfriedMay 6, 2017
This place is delicious. Try the babaghanoush
Helena MFebruary 23, 2014
Really good music, really fun crowd. Have a seat and munch on some pita.
IlariaFebruary 27, 2015
Cozy place in harlem with live music downstairs. Give it a try!
Angeline BryantJanuary 23, 2017
Live music is great. I really like the places vibe in general. Although food and coffee is pretty mediocre.
Romaire DesirApril 13, 2014
Great place! Different music almost every night. Hookah after 10, what's better?
Nicole F.November 22, 2013
A cool low key place w live performances and a DJ after midnight on the weekends
Aron CohenAugust 13, 2015
The Silvana salad plate is lovely! Wish they had fresh bread though...
Martin PJanuary 11, 2015
Everything here is amazing: the crowd, the music, the prices.
Elie BleierDecember 12, 2013
Really cool vibe. Love this place. But be prepared for atrocious service.
Sam ShefferSeptember 4, 2017
Great vibes 😊
Thouraya sahOctober 19, 2013
The falafel with Rabin sauce good taste!
Ashley NaporleeOctober 3, 2018
Hidden gem. Great music during the week! Get there early.
CamilleDecember 10, 2015
It's like visiting your bohemian cousins who never have to leave their flat because they have everything they'd ever need right there.
MyerNovember 11, 2015
Casual vibe with decent Sabich and good coffee
Quan NguyenApril 21, 2017
Awesome live music, food, and booze. Great staff.
Jesse MiddletonJuly 9, 2013
Been here 10+ times
Awesome food and a great space.
Andre DiasAugust 17, 2014
Lavander and peach tea is great!
Ilya GoffyOctober 25, 2014
Best place in the immediate and not-so-immediate vicinity.
Amanda CamadineJune 5, 2016
Good Coffee. Love the open mic night!
Lea CeasrineSeptember 15, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Falafal on pita. Intricate knick knacks and creative candles.
Mike MosleyDecember 24, 2013
The falafel and music are an excellent combination.
Kiyeon YoonSeptember 21, 2014
Solid food and wonderful wide-ranging evening gigs, but the service is so very poor especially downstairs. I was sitting at least 10 minutes and no one even gave me a menu. :(
Makeda J.October 27, 2014
Saturday Nites are super live. Throw on some flats and go dance the nite away....literally
ArleezyMarch 31, 2017
I do not recommend this place. I went here on a Sat. night. I thought it was a hookah bar but its just a basement bar & it's ghetto. A fight broke out with the bar tender & patrons, left immediately.
giada scarpettiJuly 10, 2017
Astoundingly awful service. Waiters had to be reminded constantly of bringing bread and after 1 hour I asked again and the waiter said in a rude way that kitchen was overwhelmed. Really, for 2 pitas?
JonJanuary 5, 2019
Great food, great atmosphere!
Evan A.July 9, 2013
Nice, bar with free live music
Lizzie BordenMarch 12, 2016
Delicious food and good music
PaulSeptember 8, 2014
Loved the belly dancing
Daniel M.June 24, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Free wifi here! The code is: 10021974
Akiko BombitaJanuary 2, 2016
Went here for a party but staff at the door were quite pushy and aggressive. Not very hospitable or friendly.
jen leeJuly 16, 2013
The falafel is a winner

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