Aba Brings Stylish Mediterranean Dining to Fulton Market

What public feedback says

Aba carries a 4.8 Google rating from 10943 reviews, indicating unusually broad approval for a busy restaurant in Fulton Market. The supplied feedback is consistently enthusiastic about the food, atmosphere and service, with several diners describing first visits that left them planning to return. Lunch and brunch both earn praise, while the restaurant’s spreads provide the clearest recurring menu strength.

This is an expensive restaurant rather than a casual budget stop. Still, reviewers describe meals built around sharing spreads, salads, kebabs and other plates, which allows a table to sample several flavors instead of committing to one heavy main course.

Spreads lead the menu

Crispy short rib hummus is the most frequently praised named dish in the sample. Diners call it phenomenal and pair it with other spreads or vegetables. A more general hummus appetizer also receives positive feedback, while whipped feta and charred eggplant add to the impression that the opening plates are a major reason to visit.

Reviewers also highlight chicken kefta kebab with Greek village salad as a light, flavorful combination. Steak frites paired with Brussels sprouts is described as a lunch highlight. For brunch, short rib shakshuka stands out for its flavor, mild spice and generous portion, while mushroom khachapuri earns a recommendation from a diner who paired it with a mimosa. Those dishes appear only once each in the supplied reviews, so the most reliable consensus remains centered on hummus and spreads.

Atmosphere and service

The setting is another consistent advantage. Public feedback describes Aba as open, bright and stylish, with abundant natural light. The outdoor area receives particular attention, especially for summer brunch. One diner seeking outdoor dining for health reasons also noted the presence of heaters for colder weather.

Service comments are favorable. One reviewer specifically praised a server for being friendly, helpful with menu questions and pleasant to speak with, while another summarized the brunch service positively. Drinks also fit the social setting: reviewers mention refreshing cocktails, lunch drinks, a Mule, a Manhattan and mimosas, though no single beverage emerges as the clear consensus order.

Best way to approach Aba

Aba appears best suited to brunch, lunch with drinks, date meals and small groups interested in sharing several plates. Starting with crispy short rib hummus is the safest move based on repeated praise, followed by a salad, kebab or vegetable side to keep the meal balanced.

Popularity is the main practical consideration. One reviewer explicitly recommends making a reservation, with the bar suggested as an alternative. The sample contains no recurring complaints about food or service, but prospective diners should expect an expensive experience and a high-demand atmosphere rather than a quiet, spontaneous meal.