"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."

"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 dish that I'd happily eat any and every day. Unfortunately, the fried eggplant dish, Beitenjan, did not appeal to me. There was something strange about the aftertaste. I know it wasn't the tahini or pomegranate molasses, which tasted fine when I dipped bread in them. It was something about the eggplant, but what it was, I have no clue. The mixed cold platter was a great way to try all the different dips, although it didn't come with enough bread. The platter came with 1 piece of bread. I think 3-4 pieces would be mire appropriate. The platter is definitely a sharing dish, which is why I ended up packing most of it. I found the whipped yogurt, baba ghanoush, and hummus to be lovely. The muhammara was chunkier and not smooth like the other dips, and while it was good, it didn't taste as great as the other three. Service was friendly but slow. Even with the restaurant half-empty due to it being an off-peak time, the servers (there were only 3) seemed under a lot of pressure, and it took a long to be able to place my order or ask for the check, and I wasn't able to ask for extra bread during the meal itself. The servers were all very kind and friendly, but I think that having more of them would be incredibly helpful. The bill came out to $62 without gratuity. I do think that for the amount of food you get, and the speed of service, this feels like it's pushing the line towards expensive. I do expect restaurants at this price point to have quick, responsive service, so I did feel like there was a mismatch between the atmosphere and price point. Overall, I found the experience okay. I wasn't wowed by anything besides the squash, but I'd like to come back to try the mixed warm starters platter and the zahir."

"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."

"I’ve come to Ayat here in Princeton twice now and each time has been nothing short of a great experience. The ambiance is great and the food and service is even better. I usually order the cheese and potato cigars for an appetizer. I’ve tried some other appetizers here that are delicious as well but I’m just a creature of habit and tend to order the same thing. The salmon kebab is my go to for my entree and is always delicious. The hibiscus margarita mocktail is so refreshing I always have to stop myself from drinking the whole thing in one go. Staff is super friendly and accommodating. Santiago’s service was top notch! He is extremely knowledgeable about the menu, gave great recommendations for what to order with my dietary restrictions and his recommendations did not disappoint! He even gave me an extra container of the garlic sauce, I believe is called toum, free of charge when I was raving to him about how much I loved it. If you’re in Princeton and looking for a place with a great ambience, delicious food and spectacular service, this is definitely a spot you need to check out!"

"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."