Kiwiana - Permanently Closed

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   Eagle

   New York Area

   10 reviews

   5.0

   10 reviews

   Dined on December 27, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Kiwiana remains our favorite neighborhood restaurant. The food is great and the service outstanding.
   

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   SJOBklyn

   New York Area

   34 reviews

   vip
   2.0

   34 reviews

   Dined on December 27, 2019

   overall2food4service1ambience1

   We walked in to a smell of Pinesol so strong, it burned the nostrils. We were meeting friends so we took our seats when normally we would have turned straight back to the door and left. With 10 minutes we were the only diners in the restaurant and our waiter was trying to hurry us from minute one. The food was pretty good but the staff so obviously wanted us out of there, they were sitting in their coats at the bar and dragging garbage bins past our table as we ate dessert. They were just so stunningly rude that we gave up and left. Unbelievable experience. We'll never return.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   New York Area

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on December 5, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Amazing food. Great service. Comfortably chic ambience.
   

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   Gwendolyn

   New York Area

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 18, 2019

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Everyone in our group loved their meal and it was a great spot for a cozy gathering.
   

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5. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   London

   1 review

   vip
   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 16, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Best restaurant in Brooklyn!
   

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6. CS

   CarmenS

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 8, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Kiwiana is one of the best restaurants anywhere. All the food is consistently outstanding, and the personalized service is even better. An absolute gem!
   

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7. DB

   DanielB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on October 18, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   Awesome - great food, greeted by the chef, great service
   

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   TracyB

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on September 28, 2019

   overall5food5service5ambience5

   We had an absolutely lovely night and will definitely be returning in the future!!!
   

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   BenK

   Washington DC

   8 reviews

   5.0

   8 reviews

   Dined on August 18, 2019

   overall5food5service4ambience4

   Delicious food that put enough of a twist on classic presentations to make it interesting and different. I would eat here again.
   

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    JaneS

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 6, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    Nice, friendly restaurant. Great scones with rubbarb jam (brunch), good lamb and salmon (dinner), excellent desserts.
    

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11. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    Went for dinner date with my wife. Had the yuca tater tots and heirloom tomatoes to start then the salmon and fried chicken. Everything tasted great, fried chicken was the tastiest I’ve had in a while. I even left my sunglasses on the table and our server ran after us down the street to return them so A+ service.
    

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    KatJ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 22, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Outstanding service and great food. Portions just right. Really enjoyed it!
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Everyone loved it, we came back again the next day!
    

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    MaryannK

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    The staff were eager to make our special birthday dinner a wonderful experience. Wine and food recommendations were spot on. The food was simply amazing!!! I will return and recommend Kiwiana to my friends.
    

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    OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing dining experience as always!
    

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    VictoriaH

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 23, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent restraurant. Delicious food. Nice place to have dinner and a conversation. Lovely but not too noisy.
    

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    samagrerba

    New York Area

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on May 23, 2019

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    The service was excellent, as well as the food; however, the portions were very small and the prices high. The restaurant is nice and homey.
    

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    Nadia

    New York Area

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2019

    overall3food3service3ambience4

    The food and service were just okay. Plenty of better options out there; no plans to return. Ambiance was very pretty and relaxed with nice outdoor tables in front.
    

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    EmmanuelD

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I love this place, I've been there at least half a dozen times and I haven't had a bad meal yet. Their brunch is particularly good.
    

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    Carl

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We've been coming to this place almost since they opened. It is small (& sometimes a bit tight in terms of seating), but the food is amazing … the wine selection unique … the service always attentive & always charming. I cannot recommend this place enough.
    

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    Max1

    New York Area

    53 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    53 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience4

    All the dishes were excellent. I was surprised that this place is not busier. One of the best meals I've had in Park Slope.
    

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    Eagle

    New York Area

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on March 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Kiwiana is an excellent neighborhood restaurant offering excellent food at a fair price. The whole family regularly enjoys Kiwiana for brunch and dinner.
    

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    UESvegmama

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 14, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    An absolutely delightful dining event - though our whole party was vegetarian, the options for us were more than usually delightful - each dish was fresh, flavorsome and surprising, from the pecan in the squash soup to the creaminess of the beet pasta. The service was unflaggingly attentive and courteous and though the room wasn't overwhelming in its decor, it was charming with a great, though unobtrusive soundtrack. We agreed we'd be back!
    

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    michaelcairl

    New York Area

    23 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on March 13, 2019

    overall4food4service4ambience3

    Kiwiana does everything right with a small menu. The salmon with Brussels sprouts and lardons was inspired. I won't eat restaurant fried chicken anywhere but at Kiwiana. The wine list is excellent, the service thoughtful. We have a great thing in Park Slope at Kiwiana.
    

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25. TL

    ThomasL

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2019

    overall3food5service3ambience4

    I had a great time here, it was so nice to go to a great restaurant and not be in a crazy loud environment. The only problem I had, was that my wife and I sat down way before the tables on either side of us, and both of them got their entrees before we did, and they ordered the same thing that we did. As someone who has been in food service for 10+ years that makes absolutely no sense.
    

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    WilliamW

    Key West

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2019

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Very good meal. Great lamb chops and fried chicken. Wine by the glass selection limited and pricy. Our waiter was very helpful and friendly. We will return.
    

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    RichardM

    New York Area

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We had a great night and great dinner-we all enjoyed what we ordered and best of all we could all hear each other speak throughout the dinner-a rarity in NY these days! Highly recommend.
    

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    CarlK

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic food, perfect atmosphere
    

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    digtc

    New England

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 26, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Lots of delicious courses and interesting flavors! Very homey and comfy.
    

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    KathyL

    Philadelphia

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Went there for dinner with my son...everything was excellent, the food, the service - definitely will go back!
    

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31. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Exquisite experience all around. The owner, Mark Simmons, waited on us himself (it was a very quiet night a couple of days after New Year’s), and he was exquisite — factual, quietly confident, not boasting. And there was a LOT for him to boast about! The room is quietly elegant, charming, and cozy. An extensive beer and wine list, with several cocktail selections that looked quite delicious. Every single thing we ordered was perfect — the white bait latkes, octopus salad, short ribs, and three plates of fried chicken with truffle honey and kale slaw. Had we had room, we’d have ordered dessert. But that will have to wait for our next visit! A perfect five-star experience all around.
    

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    Andy

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2019

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always delicious
    

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    JosephL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Kiwiana is the perfect neighborhood restaurant. Laid back, great food, and all at an affordable price. I even had an engagement brunch here and their special event treatment greatly exceeded my expectations. I would highly recommend coming in and for the coffee connoisseur, order a flat white!
    

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    Poeposition

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 24, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    We were a party of seven for Christmas Eve dinner, and Kiwiana did not disappoint. We had a teenager with us, so I was a bit concerned that he might not find a dish that appealed to him, but he really enjoyed his NY strip steak. The service was warm, friendly, and very attentive, yet we never felt as if someone were hovering over us. The space is small and cozy with a very comfortable, relaxed ambience. Music was playing at a good volume: loud enough to hear it, but not so loud that we had to speak loudly over it. We ordered a number of shared plates: salmon ceviche, whitefish latkes, beets and ricotta, and yucca tater tots. For our entrées, we had the strip steak, burgers, fried chicken, and lamb(?), all of which was delicious. The desserts were fantastic, especially the pavlova. The lemon poppyseed pannacotta was delicious, as well as the pecan bread with a salted caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream. Thank you for the wonderful meal and service for our special holiday dinner!
    

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    Foxbat

    London

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Fantastic. Good food, service and very family friendly. We travelled 30min by taxi for family brunch and would happily do so again.
    

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    Jeff

    New York Area

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on December 23, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience5

    Food was a tad oversalted and overdressed but otherwise very enjoyable
    

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    Andy

    New York Area

    34 reviews

    5.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on December 8, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    An underrated gem that should always be in the conversation about great Brooklyn restaurants.
    

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    AtypicalJohn

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    It was fairly quiet for us, for people fairly early on a Saturday evening, so service was very attentive and quick. The chef came out to say hi which is always appreciated. Could easily have had anything on the menu, looking forward to returning.
    

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    AndA

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 21, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Chef Marc's cuisine is awesome. We have a love for kiwi cuisine and stumbled across this place while wandering through Brooklyn. The food was creative yet comforting and made us feel right at home. Marmite Pork Belly fell off the bone with a fork and was to die for. We will definitely be back.
    

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    IrwinBarry

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    I took my two twenty-something cousins who were visiting from Israel as well as my daughter and her boyfriend here for an 8 o'clock pm Thursday reservation. We were all quite happy. The service was outstanding and the host made a special effort to explain and accomodate the menu to one of my young cousins who has celiac disease and eats gluten-free. The food was delicious, Two people ordered the lamb chops which, as expected, was a small portion, but the size and price of the same thing in any restaurant I've been to in the US. They said that it was delicious. I had ribs which were absolutely terrific, someone else had salmon which was cooked and served perfectly, and the "Kiwi" burger was terrific as well. Dessert was delicious-extremely fresh and nice portions. The restaurant is not big but it is nicely decorated, and the bar looks great. I highly recommend Kiwiana.
    

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