Charcoal Gardenia

We had an amazing experience at Charcoal Gardenia in Staten Island! From the moment we walked in, the decor immediately stood out. The beautiful Palestinian paintings and artwork on the walls make you feel like you’re transported back to Palestine. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and full of culture. The food was absolutely delicious. We ordered the beef shawarma platter, the chicken shawarma wrap, and za’atar bread for dinner — everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned. You can truly taste the quality in every bite. The dessert menu is extensive and impressive. We tried the chocolate lava cake, which is a must for any chocolate lover, and the Dubai chocolate crepe — it was incredible and definitely a standout! The service was top notch. It was my daughter’s birthday, an

Spectacular food and atmosphere! There is a beautiful Palestinian mural in the background and the greenery around the place is mesmerizing! The food was delicious with large portions! Everything is worth the price. The new crispy shawarma was the best shawarma I've had! It was at least a foot long. The service was excellent! The staff are friendly and accommodating, they make you feel welcome and comfortable! I can't wait to enjoy more dishes from this place soon! (Dishes in the photos: Original Hummus, Small Mixed Grill, and Crispy Shawarma)

We had an amazing experience at Charcoal Gardenia. The food was delicious and full of flavor, and the sweets were absolutely wonderful. The atmosphere was beautiful, making it the perfect place to enjoy a meal with family or friends. Everything was excellent, and we truly had a great time. Highly recommended!

Absolutely amazing experience! The food was fire 🔥honestly one of the very few places I’m genuinely grateful to have in Staten Island ESPECIALLY THQT IS PALI.. wallah everything was just so good. Everything tasted incredible, especially the knafeh… next-level good. Our server, Ibrahim, was beyond sweet and made the night even better. I celebrated my birthday here, and the staff sang happy birthday and were so kind and welcoming. Overall, everything was perfect. 100/10 can’t wait to come back!

I had such a wonderful experience at this Palestinian restaurant! The food was full of flavor, beautifully presented, and made with so much care. Every dish tasted authentic and fresh, but the highlight for me was the dessert the crepes were absolutely amazing! The staff was kind and welcoming, and the whole atmosphere made it a place I can’t wait to come back to. Highly recommend!