Dale Rab
Just absolutely phenomenal food and service.
Saved my life in Jacksonville!
Pro tip: wait for the Thursday night Schnitzel in Challa!
… moreA Y
Best middle eastern food I’ve had in Florida ever! Fresh, excellent service, clean and friendly staff when we had their catering guests were coming for seconds
… moreJean Diaz
Allow me please to tell you about this hidden gem of a restaurant in downtown Jacksonville. We’ve been wanting to visit for the longest and finally had the chance. There were so many options on the menu, but we had already made up our minds to try their sandwiches. Wife had roast beef and I had the Philly. She had sweet potatoes fries and I had regular fries. We even tried some Israeli juices and a malt. Non alcoholic. Since they had bottled Coke and I know most of them come from Mexico I ordered one for its unique flavor.
The food came surprisingly fast and freshly made to order. Flavors did not disappoint.
This place is an all Kosher restaurant and that’s a plus for us as we stick to a mostly kosher diet and eat in accordance to it.
Best Jewish restaurant i have ever been to in the 10 different states I’ve visited so far.
I highly recommend this place to anyone and everyone. They sure will see us more often. Can’t wait to visit again.
… moreHelen Ji
We went here for dinner and I really like the Kabob platter. The service was very nice and sweet too.
… moreMeita Roston
Gili’s Kitchen is an absolute gem and truly felt like a home away from home for our family. From the moment we walked in, we were welcomed with warmth and kindness. Tanya was the highlight of our experience. She is the most amazing, patient, and kind-hearted woman. She loved our kids, treated them with so much care, and made us all feel relaxed and happy. She was also super helpful and fast with taking our order and offering thoughtful suggestions that made everything even better.
The food was incredible. Real, authentic Israeli Mediterranean flavors that took us straight back to the taste of home. Every single bite was delicious and comforting. We enjoyed the meat hummus which was creamy and flavorful, the lamb kebabs which were juicy and perfectly spiced, the baguette shawarma full of amazing textures and flavors, and the huge schnitzel which was crispy on the outside and tender inside. Make sure you ask for their spicy paste called schug on the side. It adds the perfect kick.
They also have amazing desserts. We tried the babka and the brownies and both were delicious. They even have gluten-free dessert options which we really appreciated.
One of the best parts is how much more there is on the menu. There are so many other dishes we are excited to try. We are already planning to come back to explore more. The prices are very fair, especially for the big portions and high quality of everything.
This place has everything you could want. Delicious food, great service, a warm and family-friendly atmosphere, and a staff that truly cares. We highly recommend Gili’s Kitchen and will definitely return again soon.
… moreמיכאל טואושר
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Hands down the best restaurant in Jacksonville.
From the moment you walk in, everything feels right — the atmosphere, the service, and most importantly, the food. Every dish was perfectly prepared, full of flavor, and clearly made with high-quality ingredients and real passion.
The staff was professional, welcoming, and attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole experience even better. You can tell this place takes pride in what they do.
If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Jacksonville, this is the place. I’ll definitely be coming back and recommending it to everyone I know.
… moreDan Rosen
It gives me no joy to write this disappointing review. A little background. I grew up in Baltimore going to Corn-Beef Row once a week. I lived in NYC- dined at the old Carnegie Deli, Katz’s and Zabars. Lived in LA for over 30 years going to Langers, Factors, Art’s, Brent’s and all the great Israeli cafes like Aroma and Tel-Aviv Grill– so on a trip down here from Savannah I was thrilled to see what seemed like an authentic Kosher Deli/Israeli Cafe and to check it ou! We came on Sunday July 27th and I brought 5 friends who have never been to a DELI or an Israeli restauant so I assured them they were in for a TREAT… instead it was kind of a nightmare. First– the AC was out. At one point the Waitress brought out an old fan which she plugged on the other side of the restaurant so it made zero difference. When we walked in — we were only one of two tables- A table of two women and then a table of us– 6- 3 couples. The Waitress apologized and said she was new. She took our orders. We ordered some salads and apps and we made it clear we wanted them first. About 40 minutes later, the apps– a plate hummus, 6 falafel and a greek salad finally came out. This was after I had to get up and remind the waitress that we had been waiting a long time for those three dishes. We also ordered a chef’s salad that they clearly forgot. My friend told them to just forget it– but a few minutes later after we had finished the other apps, she brought it out and said there was no charge for it.. Okay– that’s nice I guess. And then about 15 minutes later, the entrees came out– all of them EXCEPT mine. A simple NY Style Pastrami Sandwich. The Waitress didn’t say anything this time and once again, I had to go to the front desk and ask where my food was. Was told they were very short staffed. Whatever. Finally AFTER my friends were all finished with their food, my sandwich came out– but it was the wrong one– it was the 15 dollar smaller version not the 23 dollar version I ordered. I pointed this out and she again apologized and said she can have it remade and I told her I had already waited a long time so she said she would just bring me a plate with some extra pastrami. I said that would be fine and she brought some more over…. We finished our food and then waited a LONG TIME for the checks to come– which never did– cause the table check device was broken— Great! So we then all paid our checks– I was last- I noticed she had charged me for the large sandwich instead of the smaller one that I got. She told me I said it was okay if she brought me the extra pastrami– I told her I thought she was just being nice because they had forgotten to bring out my sandwich in the first place– she said no– she had to charge me for the extra. Eight bucks for a couple slices of pastrami which I’m sure was probably just a Boar’s Head from Publix– cause you know what– after all this– if the food was great- I would have minded– but it was all just MEH. Nothing special. Fun fact- my wife got the Hummus with Mushrooms and promptly got food poisoning so that happened to. And now my friends hate Jewish and Israeli food- so thanks for that Gili. Oh– and even with that I tried my best to be friendly and said “Shalom” the the grumpy slobby “chef” who grumbled something back. No- “Sorry”. No please forgive the bad service. Nothing. Sooo never coming back. I tried my best to support my people but Jesus– what a crappy experience all around. Like no one cares. Ps. I don’t know how many times we had to ask for simple things like plates… HARD PASS!
… moreBruce Lipsitz
Excellent food and service. They went above and beyond to accommodate me.
… moreCharlie
I wanted to like this pace for so many reasons. We went for lunch today. I wanted a good Israeli flavored falafel as each culture and country has its own taste. I prefer Israeli falafel. The falafel balls were barely warm, I assume reheated in a microwave. Not good at all. Pita was tasteless. Humus was flavorless. It is not to much to ask for a restaurant to keep its floors clean. Cleanliness in a restaurant is crucial and when there is virtually no one eating at 1145am should not be hard to accomplish this. I wanted to email them and not post in the hope that they could address my concerns but they don’t even have a link to contact them other than their phone number. The inside is old and worn out, maybe they’re saving the new stuff for their Ormond beach new location. I’ve had their “deli” meat before catered to an event and it was sub par. So disappointed as if it was good I’d be going quite a bit. A guy with a massive ponytail walks past me to leave as we enter with an iPad strapped to his waist. Apparently he needed a few puffs of his vape and then back to the kitchen to prepare our food. Waitress was friendly and helpful. Restaurant was so bad we’d likely never go back. Again, I wanted to like this place. I didn’t want to share the photos as they look much better than the food actually tasted. Reheated falafel balls? I can buy that from Publix.
… morerebecca masliah
i was in town for work and looking for kosher food, wanting a burger pretty badly. i came across gili’s, and it did not disappoint !! SUCH a good burger and everyone was super nice and kind. great atmosphere and really nice people working there when i went. will try to come back before i leave jacksonville !
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