Rōti Mediterranean Grill

The place started off fantastic last year when I first started eating there and I would have given them a 5 star rating but lately they are cutting back on the servings and it seems to be half the amount of food that they originally started with for each plate. The quality is still magnificent but the portions are not. I think it has alot to do with the young staff that is dishing out the portions they seem very unsure of themselves behind the counter like if the boss was going to kick them if they give to much.

Good food. Quick service and pretty consistent.
Def a good value for what you pay.
Don’t go here if you want a sit down nice meal but if you want something quick for a lunch break or takeout in the area it is definitely a good option.
Will continue to return… Always love some good quick indian food!

It is the chipotle of «Mediterranean» food. I put Mediterranean because I was born in Spain, lived in France, and this is not what I am used to :) Probably the restaurant should be called Roti Middle-​Eastern-​influenced Grill.
I went with the rice platter, which includes a protein (I chose the chicken kebab), three sides (hummus, slaw salad and grains) plus a topping of feta cheese. The bread on top of it is not your typical pita, and its flavor is sweet and warm. Good food at a reasonable price (with taxes it was 9.20USD

This was the best lunch I’ve had in a very long time. Very fresh, reasonably priced and a good atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!

Where do I begin… One word LOVE venture down here today after reading reviews I thought why not plus Mediterranean food is yummy. I opted for a rice plate because I was looking for something filling and for 9 $ let me tell you it got the job done!!; I got the roti chicken which was delicious very flavorful. The sides and toppings were just as good I am a big fan of hummus and pita bread it hit the spot, I really enjoyed the toppings and condiments I like how the set up is like chipotle. I would say this place is a bang for your buck and let me say the line was out the door but moved fast and totally worth it. Next time I’ll try the lamb meat if that’s what it was as well as one of the fresh juices.

This place has improved. Falafel is better and their new quinoa cauliflower almond side is pretty good, too. Staff was also friendly and helpful.

Absolutely love it.
Food it’s very flavour. You can customize your order however you like it and pay under $ 10.

Solid lunch spot: it has a simple menu with all mains covered (chicken, beef, salmon, falafel), all bases available (salad, rice, pita bread), with sauce and 2 – 3 sides. Not too many options for the average customer to ruminate over, so that’s a good thing and keeps the line moving fast. Portions are huge for lunch, especially for the rice plate, so come hungry and early! The downside is that there are hardly seats, so many come for takeout.

I got to give this Roti 3 stars. Food was okay. The chicken Kebob was a bit dry. The veggies were meh but the hummus was decent. And the price was under $ 10! (With no drink.)
Here’s the thing: the workers don’t know what they are serving. I asked if the rice was pilaf or more curry etc and they looked at me like «white or dark rice». I asked again and they looked at each other like I was nuts. The type of rice is an important thing to know when serving Mediterranean food!
But if you in the mood for Mediterranean, and want it quick, this place suffices and I have had worse…
But over all 3 stars

This place is great. Don’t be deterred by the loooong lines — they move quickly. The line is frequently to, or out, the door during lunch, and I’ve never waited in line longer than 5 minutes. They keep the line moving quickly. All of the offerings (salad, rice plate or sandwich) are under $ 10, and the ingredients seem fresh. I love the red cabbage and the mixed vegetables!

I work down in the Financial District on Wall Street, so Roti is one of my weekly or bi-​weekly spots I go to.
The problem with FiDi is there are number of good, basic 3-​star options for all the people who work down here during the day, and a ton of crappy 1– and 2-​star places, but very little 4-​star and basically no 5-​star places down here.
I really think Roti is a 3.5-star place, but as there are so few good quality places in FiDi, I’m inclined to round up. I give Roti a 4-​star rating, mainly comparing it to other spots in FiDi. If I compare it to a place like Omar’s Kitchen in Midtown East or Papa Kebab in Chelsea, there’s basically no comparison and Omar’s & Papa Kebab blows Roti out of the water. But for being only a few blocks from my work and being fast and cheap, it’s pretty good.
I usually get the Roti Rice Plate with the Roti Chicken (Shawarma basically) with tahini sauce or dill/​yogurt/​cucumber sauce, Hummus, Red Cabbage Slaw, Tomato & Cucumber, Feta Cheese on top and a pita. All of this for like $ 9…and it’s healthy. I tell my co-​workers all the time: «it almost tastes too good to be healthy». It’s very good.
So if you’re looking for something good, healthy and cheap, this is the perfect spot. I have no clue what it would be like at night or on weekends, but as there’s very little traffic (mainly tourists) and as it’s dead in FiDi at those times, I’d proceed with caution. During the week, you’re good to go!

This place is still amazing. Fantastic lean meats (chicken, beef, or salmon — and the salmon is actually good, although a few extra dollars) with a variety of different salads or vegetable sides to choose from. I love the red cabbage salad in particular. I’d get food here all the time if my office were closer. I’m surprised that this chain isn’t bigger.

Pretty average Mediterranean fare! Was excited to try it as had heard lot of good reviews but a bit underwhelmed. Tried the falafel rice plate — falafel was soft though had a different flavor than the usual. Comes with four balls of falafel on rice accompanied by sauces which you can choose and two salads, hummus and pita. Hummus was alright and so were the side salads. Pita bread was hard and tasteless. They have few tables in this location if you want to sit and eat here.
All in all try it out for variety but nothing to write home about.
I would prefer tiam over this any day if their food truck is around.

seriously the best assembly line ever. It helped that I had seen the menu online and pretty much knew what I wanted. I could see a newbie getting overwhelmed and doesn’t want to hold up the line and may get nervous and order things they didn’t want haha. the workers seemed friendly though, so I think a newbie would be fine!
I was in and out in 5 mins and there were about 15 people in line ahead of me. The food is great as well. I think the previous reviews about how there isn’t enough food, I think it’s actually there isn’t a lot of meat on the plate, they give a lot of food but I wish there was more meat. I finished only half of my meal, leftovers for lunch tmrw… but I could have easily finished my plate and not felt overly fed or food coma later! I will come back when in need of a quick bite during lunch hour.

For under $ 10, this is a very solid lunch time option in the good old FiDi food desert. It strikes the right balance between fast casual and healthy-​enough food to fill you up but not so much that you’re in a food coma the rest of the afternoon. I ordered online via their website and walked over to pick it up. Turns out this was an unnecessary step because they just made the plate (which honestly took 30 seconds) on the spot when I got there. Might be a good precaution for peak lunch time hours though.
I got the «Best Plate Ever”-chicken roti with garlic sauce, rice, assorted vegetables, hummus, and a pita. I really liked the chicken roti-​it was extremely flavorful but not overwhelming and was definitely the highlight of the dish. The hummus was good quality but I thought the pita was soft/​closer to true pita than most places offer. The other items didn’t really stand out but overall it was a nice-​sized platter that satisfied me.

Absolutely delicious. This place gets extraordinarily crowded during lunch hours, so I recommend swinging by during the afternoon or around dinner time.

I usually get the Chicken Roti platter. A giant portion for the price and they’re nice. It’s «uplifting» to be treated like you matter — especially during the lunch rush. Roti staff do that and its a perk for going there. I must not be the only one that thinks so because they are always packed during the FiDi lunch rush. I take a later lunch sometimes so I can avoid going back to the office and eating my Chicken Roti at my desk.

The food was amazing! I had the kebab chicken with rice and veggies and yogurt sauce and hummus and it came with a nice piece of pita bread. However, I really wanted all of this inside a pita sandwich, as offered by the menu. They told me when I got to the front that they were out of pita sandwiches. But how can a Mediterranean place be out of pita sandwiches? Sigh. The food was amAzing though. And the portion-​to-​price ratio was definitely in my favor with a huge plate for like $ 8.50

I absolutely love this place. The best falafel plate I’ve ever had and you get a lot for what you pay for. Its delicious and I go here every time I am in the area.

This is a quick lunch to get in Wall Street. Your order is customized; you choose between a plate, sandwich or salad and pick your own protein, three sides, one topping, and one sauce.
We came during the lunch rush, which was too fast paced for a first timer. I couldn’t even see the menu anywhere until I was next in line, which made me panic as there were SO many people behind us and no time to read how it worked and the menu options. I had to step aside and let people pass, so I could figure out my order.
They definitely need another menu that’s more in plain sight and further back in the line when you enter. Since by the time I read the menu, my fiancé was already through the line and ready to pay, so I decided not to order from here. I went to Sam’s Falafel, and we took our food back to our co-​working space and shared our dishes.
Takeways: The portions are definitely on the small size for the price, but the plate was very tasty, especially the couscous.
If you’ve been before, then this is a decent quick lunch, albeit a bit pricey. However, don’t come in the lunch rush if you’ve never been before.
Also, their pricing is stingy! There’s small portions and you can only get one sauce included. They charge extra for everything here. Most counter service places like Chipotle or taquerias, don’t charge extra for sauces. I really didn’t care for that aspect. I’m a big fan of sauces and I don’t want to be nickel and dimed just for drizzling some sauces on top.
It’s a toss up between a 2 and 3 stars for me, but the food actually did taste good, so they’ll get the 3 from me.

Great price, speed, and quality for the area. I go here on days when I feel like I should have lunch at my desk, but want to avoid being someone who goes to Chipotle.

Less than $ 10 lunch, tastes great, located in FiDi.
It’s ironic how Roti is open up the block from Chipotle and serve the same way (choose salad, rice plate, or sandwich – choose protein – choose sides).
Chicken Roti Rice Plate $ 8.45 (+tax = $ 9.20) — I love the chicken Roti here. The chicken was flavorful and had just the right amount of spices. Vegetables & pita tasted fresh. My plate consisted of brown rice, chicken Roti, tahini sauce, hummus, tomatoes and cucumber, red cabbage slaw, and pita bread. Portions are very generous.
Roti can get packed during weekdays at lunch. If you see a line that extends to the entrance doors, expect to wait 10 – 15 minutes before you get to the register. There are small tables in the restaurant, making it hard to accommodate a party larger than 4.
If you’re looking for something new with variety, you should definitely give it a try.

Definitely agree with Devon W., this place is totally poised to be the next Chipotle. I’ve had a 10% off coupon with my debit card for Roti so I’ve eaten here like… four days in a row, and with that clarity (and more energy as compared to my usual carby lunches at Yip’s or Underground Pizza) I can tell you that every day is a good, but mixed bag.
Some days, they give you a ton of salad, little meat, and tons of toppings. Other days, all meat, some salad, ton of sauce, few toppings. Really the combinations of more/​less are endless and unpredictable. That’s probably because the only people who I’ve seen consistently are the guy at the beginning who makes the plates, and the cashier … both of whom are great but look careworn.
Other issue, when it gets reeeally busy, they haven’t got it figured it all out. One afternoon, the steak that was spinning on the kebab wheel got ordered so much it was down to the totally rare middle. Not a little pink, but legitimately bloody and squishy status. Afraid to eat territory. Other note, the eggplant is totally flavorless. Overall, this is really my favorite «healthy» (but probably not healthy at all and potentially a salt mine) lunch choice in lower Manhattan.

Deliciously fresh, vibrantly colorful and the best crunchy yet soft in the middle falafel. Best falafel evah. If they get the ordering to be simple It’ll be even better. Can’t wait to come back and try the roti.

The food is generous for the price in downtown Manhattan. Been here only for lunch; not sure if this would be considered a dinner place. Tried the chicken platters and salmon platters as well. They were both good but definitely traditional Mediterranean flavors.
The side orders are pretty good I enjoy the rice and olives. The veggies is a good option too. I do not like the eggplant though few like it’s lacking in flavor. Overall good lunch spot; try to come early because by 12:30 line is out the door.

If there is one place Roti Mediterranean reminds me of, it’s Chipotle. The line is long during lunch and the method of ordering is pretty much the same. Plain and simple — There are 3 steps to ordering:
1. Choose a sandwich, plate or salad
2. Add your main ingredient/​protein — chicken, steak, kebab, falafel or veggies
3. Add sauces, sides or toppings
Viola! Nothing to it!
I ended up ordering a rice plate with chicken. The plate was good and the portioning was just right. Not too much, but not too little where you’ll starve. I can’t say this is somewhere I was wow’d by, but it’s worth giving a try if you’re bored of good ol’ Chipotle.

Rōti
NY Manhattan FiDi
2pm Saturday 13^th June 2015
Four Stars
It’s a Mediterranean/​Indian chipotle– fast casual, quasi healthy, pick what you want style eatery. I ordered the steak rice plate with an extra roti chicken. For sauce: tahini and spicy. For sides I had the cabbage, cucumber tomato salad, hummus, and feta cheese. They also provide you with freshly baked roti. The plate was huge and very filling. The chicken had a deep curry flavor. The rice was a bit dry. The tomato and cucumber salad was my favorite part.
Get extra sauce!

Bland mediterranean food. yes they give you big portions, but most of that is rice… crunchy rice. Prices are fair. Service is good, while i was waiting for my salmon to be cooked i was offered a free beverage .
I just dont see what the fuss is about there are tons of better middle eastern/​mediterranean establishments in NYC.

I always joke around with my friends and lament about how the FiDi has a great lack of yummy food options. Yes, I know: first world problems to the extreme. This place is surprisingly pretty good, though. I guess if one’s expectations are low to begin with, though, then it’s not too hard to be pleased.
With that being said, this place is still pretty darn good. I came here for lunch the other week and I had their Mediterranean plate with falafel. I can’t remember all of the sides that I had gotten, but I remember being very, very pleased with my meal. The falafels themselves were pretty good. I don’t recall seeing any roti breads, though. I got a pita with my meal, instead.
At the particular time I had come, also (around 1:15 PM on a weekday), it wasn’t too crowded, so I was able to actually sit down and enjoy my meal, instead of scarfing my food down like a savage. The portion was also fairly large, so I definitely felt like I got my money’s worth. I definitely intend on coming back here for lunch one day soon.

— — — Overall Verdict:
SERVICE: Quick
VENUE: Spacious with limited seats (around lunchtime at least)
FOOD: Very tasty with generous servings — and under $ 10
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The entrance is actually on Cedar St and Pearl St.
VERDICT: Yummy! Yes, this is a good spot to go to!
— — — Experience/​Venue/​Service
My friend got here around 1:30pm on a Wednesday and was lucky to get us a table. While the place itself is spacious, there’re limited seats: only about 20 people can sit comfortably with a table (2 — 4 people per table) while 4 additional patrons can sit on the counter. However, around 1:45 — 2:15pm, the place cleared out; you had your choice of seats. And then boom, just as quickly, it filled up once again.
— — — Food:
— Rice Plate with Chicken Roti, Roasted Red Pepper sauce and Tomato & Cucumber: Chicken was tender and juicy; the «medium» roaster red pepper sauce was not even «mild»; Tomato & Cucumber were pretty fresh and so good.
— Rice Plate with Chicken Kabob with Tahini sauce: The Chicken Kabob was a bit dry. I prefer the Chicken Roti. The sauce was slightly sweet and enhanced the meat.

Roti is a great option for quick food. Simple concept– pick an item (laffa wraps which are basically Mediterranean burritos, pita bread, rice, or salad), pick a protein (they have 2 types of chicken, steak, salmon, falafel or just vegetables) and then choose a sauce and/​or sides and toppings.
I had the chicken kebab which is made with chicken breast and really tasty. It was cooked nicely and I would definitely order it again. The garlic sauce was good although I didn’t taste a lot of garlic flavor. It was still a nice addition to the chicken. I loved their hummus– not only did it have great flavor but the texture was also perfect. I have had a lot of weird hummus from places (you would think it would be a simple thing but apparently not) but the hummus here was delicious. I liked the eggplant side although I think the tomato flavor overpowered the eggplant a bit and it was a little too mushy. Finally, I tried the red cabbage slaw which was pretty good but not as great as the other stuff I tried. I was not a fan of the rice because I found the cardamom flavor to be overpowering but enjoyed everything else.
Prices are comparable to most of their competition in the area and they give you a pretty decent amount of food– I was super full and didn’t even finish everything. I definitely am a fan and hope they open more locations (right now they only have 2 in New York plus a few in Illinois and the Washington DC area).

Come here to eat a healthy lunch in the Financial District.
I’m really liking this corner at Maiden and Pearl. There’s a ton of good lunch options here. Roti stands out by serving the most vegetables of any lunch place I’ve been to in Fidi. Most other places are very heavy on meat and bread. Sandwiches are very common. Meat over rice is very common. Not enough places serve cooked vegetables.
The line can be long, but it moves quickly. The meal reheats well. There’s great tasting hummus, stir-​fried broccoli, and chicken kabob.