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teeming with twenty-somethings and a bounty of cheeses, this place was perfect for a late night post-theater snack. Especially a good place if the theater you attended was on the depressing end of the spectrum, as this eatery was as cheery and lively as could be; a virtual come-hither smile, if you like cheese as much as me. So, the menu perusal wasn't tough: of course we'd get the fondu! And the sampling of tapas was perfectly scrumptious- tsaziki, lentil salad, grilled eggplant..etc. While the fondu was oh-so-good, it was also oh-so-rich forming puddles of oil on top. We certainly all know the large fat content in cheese, but I don't think any of us want to be quite that aware of it- eh?! Next time, and there will be a next time, I'm sticking to the cheese plate.

We'd go back. Yes, we had to wait, and the line never ended, but we knew that before we went. It's both a restaurant and liitle deli. It's tiny and extremely loud, but much nicer than the many cheap hole-in-the-wall restaurants on 9th and 10th aves. I wouldn't put this in that category at all. Great place for an inexpensive dinner that's unusual. The small space was very interesting/eclectic. The host was very good and helpful. However, our waitress was a little snotty and insincere (maybe because we were so old compared to what she's used to). The Sampler (5 items) was a meal for 2 in itself with unlimited whole wheat pita bread.. Lots to pick from and all good but loaded with garlic. You have to love garlic to like this place. The chicken tasted steamed (now I know why: they have no kitchen!). All in all it was a good evening.

The place is great but they need to open a second location or find a larger space. Expect a very long wait with no where to really stand/sit. Also, stay on top of the host. We put our name in and then he forgot about us so we had to wait an extra 15-20 mins. The food itself is delicious and the staff is very friendly. It is a perfectly imtimate spot for a date or dinner with a few friends. Try the Kashkaval fondue and the olive tapenade and tzatziki with the sampler platter.

i agree with derek and his review - this is a love/hate relationship. the food is great and the value amazing...the service team is unorganized and easily annoyed by simple questions or requests. you wait for a long time - be it to be seated, served, table cleared or get another drink. still, the food and the cozy atmosphere keep me coming back....

I've been to Kashkaval a couple of times, and have always enjoyed it. We usually get the sampler, where you can get a few things with some pita bread. The fondue made with Kashkaval cheese is very good too. It's a great value, and has a cozy atmosphere.

We have been living in midtown for almost a year and have heard plenty of stories from friends about this place so we finally had to try it. The place lived up to every bit of hype we've heard. A warm atmosphere on a cold day with great food and awesome wine. The place is a little small, but that set the mood I think. There was a little bit of a wait to get seated but thanks to a very cordial young man working in the front, we were able to get a great glass of wine and some good company while we waited (which was suprising considering how busy the place was) .The food at the table was great and the wait staff were pleasant as well. We will definately be back soon!

Okay, so we've been to this place 5-6 times now and it's become a we've delveloped a love/hate relationship with it. Love: the food, the ambiance, the wine. It's a great gimmick - dips, fondues and salads - finger food (nothing is really cooked to order, there is no kitchen just a couple of hot plates and a convection oven). Hate: the disorganised staff and ridiculous wait times. Expect to be told your wait will be 15-20 minutes. Now add an hour to that and that's how long you will wait. The real problem is that they REALLY need a bartender - ONE bartender, and they need to send the rest of the staff OUT onto the floor, working the door, etc., if they ever want this place to run efficiently. As it is now they have 6-7 people crowded behind the bar ignoring the floor while the tables languish for hours and the crowds hover clueless at the door wondering how long the wait is. It's a shame because the food is nice, but the staff is so completely clueless/arrogant that it won't be long before people catch on or someone else figures out how to do it better.