Ayat Princeton

The food was delicious! They have a big menu so there’s lots of options. I have the margarita pizza, pizzaboli, and the fattat jaj. My favorite was the fattat jaj and the margarita pizza. I thought the pizzaboli was super heavy, but my friends liked it the best. They also give bread with different dips and it was also really good. I’d definitely come here again. It was my first time trying Palestinian food and I was very satisfied.

This cozy spot near Princeton University serves mouthwatering Middle Eastern cuisine. I tried the Mixed Grill Mashawy and Mansaf. The Mashawy was awesome, offering a variety of juicy kebabs, especially the chicken ones. However, the Mansaf’s portion was excessively large, requiring two people to chip in to finish it. I suggest the owners consider adding portion sizes to the menu to better inform guests. While the waiters were friendly, they lacked knowledge of the menu and failed to warn us about the generous portions. Despite these minor issues, this place is worth a visit for its delicious food.

Maria was the best!!! She was so nice. She was the only one who looked happy and carried a great attitude. I’m so glad to have had her as our waitress. I will definitely be coming back when she’s here. I had a pizzawarma and it was insane. Delish!!! The meat was so juicy.

I had a very late lunch at Ayat at 15:30 on a Sunday, dining solo. The first thing I noticed was that the ceiling was covered in fake leaves, which I've never seen before. It's nicer than a plain ceiling, for sure. The traditional music was soft and unobtrusive. The mirrors covering the walls make the space look far larger than it is. For the food, I decided to get the mixed cold starters platter with the intention of packing most of it, and to get two hot appetizers for my main meal instead of an entree. One of my hot starters was Kousa Mahshi, or stuffed Persian squash, which was amazingly delicious. It came with a tangy sauce that reminded me of vinaigrette, but used the clear juice of tart tomatoes as a base. Whatever it was, it complemented the squash perfectly. Absolutely standout d

What a treat. I wanted to try food of a new culture. This establishment came highly recommended. I’m so glad I tried it out. You are greeted at the door by a kind face who seats you. Hiram our server was delightful and answered all our questions. The Spicy Chicken kebob was so tasteful and delicious. Get the mint tea & don’t forget the pistachio cake, dessert.