Naked Tomato: A Mediterranean Gem in Hudson Yards, NYC

All I can say is Oh. My. Lord. I wish I lived in NYC so this could be a staple. Ambiance is average, but hard to do something really special in a mall. But I appreciated the tables weren't on top of each other. It was a little hard for some of our party to find as well (signs not as visible if you are walking in from the side; we had no problem coming up from the escalator). The food though! We had the Mezza plate with hummus, and kababs (octopus, chicken, steak). First off, the mezza plate would have been enough for dinner by itself. And was sooooo good. Hummus, pickles, potato salad, pickled onions, olives, cucumbers, tahini, beets, spicy carrots, and baba ganoush. What I loved most were their pitas. Unlike most places where you get pita bread that is thin and a bit dry, their's were thick and bready. Absolutely to die for!! And all the meats were really good! Rich flavors and perfectly cooked. The servers were friendly and attentive.

My partner and I stumbled upon this restaurant, and the ambiance was needed to wrap up our day after the car show. It was dimly lit, quiet with soft, diverse music playing all night. This Mediterranean food was exquisite and delish. You order your shish kabob meat and a cadre of bottomless minature sides are brought out (e.g. potato salad, beets, carrots, etc.). All delicious just a bit too salty; people with health conditions - be careful of the salt in the sides--carrots and I forgot the other item. All else is perfect. The staff are absolutely amazing. Thank you

I came with a group of people on a Sunday afternoon and was seated immediately. Everything was delicious. I ordered the Branzino, which is a good portion for two people. I also had the pita bread, which was fresh, thick, and fluffy - the accompanying tahini left a little to be desired . I also sampled the Fresh zaatar hand cut french fries which were tasty on their own but were elevated by the delicious aioli, which was garlicky and creamy. The cauliflower was divine - soft and charred to perfection; unlike any flavor I’ve ever had. Overall, everything was well seasoned and tasty. The staff was friendly, the atmosphere felt very laid back, and the price was moderate.

Kind of tucked away location. I don't know why, but sitting down, I didn't expect anything special. I was very wrong, it was great. The waitstaff was patient and explained some of the menu items, which were shrimp, calamari, steak, chicken or lamb kabobs. They then bring out like 10-14 hand sized plates with radishes, humous (both grilled and one with sesame), anise salad, spicy peas, cubed beets, olives, potatoes, creme fresh, spicy pickles and several others that I can't remember - each was better than the last, with soft warm "cushion" pita. All the while Israeli techno and Israeli rap plays in the background. Everything I tried tasted great. Visit if you can.

We had the best experience at Naked Tomato. We ordered a delicious selection mezze including hummus, baba ghanoush, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, warm pita, and more. We then ordered the butcher cut skewer. The meat juicy, flavorful and cooked perfectly. We also got the Octopus Shishlik which was delicious and so tender. The staff took great care of us and were really attentive and warm!

Naked Tomato is definitely worth visiting! It's a super unique dining experience. The staff are friendly and energetic, and the food is delicious. With any entree order, you get a whole slew of complimentary small plates that are refillable. They use fresh veggies and season to compliment their natural flavors. We ordered the Shipud Entrecote and Veal Sweetbread on a Skewer for our entrees. It was my first time trying veal sweetbread (can't say that I've seen it on other menus honestly). It has a richness to it that's pretty distinct from other parts of the cow. Super glad I stopped into this tucked away gem!

This is my favorite restaurant in the city! For the price the experience is great! You receive sides with whatever you order and there is a constant supply. The olive oil and bread are amazing. The Branzino was perfection. This is a great location for small groups to share a meal and enjoy. Looking forward to experiencing similar cuisine by the owner.

Overall good experience. The food was good - the cauliflower is divine, the pita soft and fluffy like a cloud, all the salads were delicious. The waiters were nice and the service was good. I gave four stars instead of five only because I felt it is too pricy. It was about 70$ per person for us, which I feel I would spend on a more elevated food and experience.