NAYA Introduce
For Connecticut locals seeking fresh, flavorful, and customizable dining, NAYA, a premier Middle Eastern and Mediterranean restaurant, offers a refreshing culinary experience right in Darien. Located in the popular Darien Commons area, NAYA specializes in a fast-casual approach to authentic cuisine, making high-quality, healthy options accessible for a quick bite or a satisfying meal. The focus here is on vibrant flavors, fresh ingredients, and the flexibility to build your perfect dish, whether you prefer a NAYA Roll, NAYA Salad, or the signature NAYA Bowl.
The essence of NAYA's menu lies in its incredible selection of authentic appetizers and customizable main dishes. For those looking for a taste of the region, the dips are a must-try, featuring classics like creamy Hummus Dip, smoky Baba Ghannouj Dip, and the distinct, potent Toum Garlic Whip. Hot appetizers, such as the truly amazing Falafel Pcs and savory Kibbe, provide perfect complements to any meal. Customers consistently rave about the freshness and flavor, noting that the food is "really tasty and full of flavor."
The "Create Your Own" concept is a major draw, allowing patrons to select their base, protein, and an array of fresh toppings and homemade sauces. This build-your-own model ensures that every meal is exactly what the user desires, whether they are looking for a hearty Comfort food meal or strictly a Healthy options choice. The environment is casual and organized, designed for efficiency without compromising on quality or taste, making NAYA a fantastic choice for Lunch, Dinner, or even Solo dining.
NAYA is conveniently situated at 146 Heights Rd, Darien, CT 06820, a central location within the bustling Darien Commons development. This area is easily reachable from surrounding towns in Fairfield County, including Stamford, Norwalk, and New Canaan, making it a simple destination for many Connecticut residents.
The restaurant has taken steps to ensure convenience for all visitors:
- Parking: Guests benefit from readily available parking with both a Free parking lot and Free street parking options nearby, a significant advantage in the busy retail environment.
- Atmosphere and Seating: The interior offers a Casual atmosphere with comfortable Seating for dining in, and the concept of Counter service ensures efficient ordering.
- For Families: The restaurant accommodates families with young children by providing High chairs.
- Pet-Friendly Policy: For those enjoying a day out with their furry companions, NAYA permits Dogs allowed outside.
NAYA's service model is tailored to the needs of the modern Connecticut consumer, emphasizing flexibility, speed, and convenience across all platforms:
- Dine-in: Enjoy a relaxed meal on-site in the casual dining area, perfect for meeting up with friends or a quick solo bite.
- Takeout: Meals are efficiently prepared for pickup, allowing customers to easily grab their food to-go.
- Delivery: NAYA partners with major delivery platforms, bringing the fresh taste of Middle Eastern cuisine directly to your home or office.
- Catering: NAYA offers extensive Catering services, perfect for corporate lunches, family gatherings, or events. Options range from the 'Ultimate Appetizer Bundle' to customizable 'NAYA Catering Bar' and 'Pita Pocket Trays,' ensuring every event is well-fed with fresh, flavorful food.
- Customizable Meals: The main offerings, including the NAYA Roll, Bowl, and Salad, are based on a "Create Your Own" model, offering unparalleled customization for base, protein, and toppings.
- Payments: All standard payment methods are accepted, including Credit cards, Debit cards, and modern NFC mobile payments for quick transactions.
NAYA's commitment to quality and convenience has established it as a favorite in the local dining scene. Key features and highlights include:
- Authentic and Fresh Appetizers: The selection of cold and hot appetizers is a major highlight, with customer favorites being the "truly amazing" Falafel Pcs and the creamy homemade dips like Hummus Dip and Toum Garlic Whip.
- "Create Your Own" Concept: The fully customizable NAYA Bowl, NAYA Roll, and NAYA Salad options allow diners to curate a meal that meets all their dietary needs and taste preferences, a feature that sets it apart in the fast-casual space.
- Health-Conscious Menu: NAYA is a reliable source for Healthy options, with choices like Tri-Color Quinoa and various fresh salads, alongside offering many Vegetarian options for plant-based diets. The portions are noted by customers as being "perfect" and satisfying.
- Specialty Pantry Items: A unique feature is the availability of take-home Pantry items, such as Pomegranate Molasses, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and Za'atar Mix. This allows customers to bring the authentic flavors of Middle Eastern cooking into their own Connecticut kitchens.
- Premium Desserts: NAYA offers a delicious finish to any meal with its "NEW!" range of Sweets, including the flaky Pistachio Baklava and the dense Namoura Coconut Cake.
- Efficient and Quick Dining: Classified as offering a Quick bite, the counter service model ensures a fast turnaround without sacrificing the quality or freshness of the food.
For inquiries, to place a takeout order, or to discuss catering needs for your next event in Fairfield County, please use the contact details below. NAYA is conveniently located in Darien Commons.
Address: 146 Heights Rd, Darien, CT 06820
Phone: (203) 552-2717
Mobile Phone: +1 203-552-2717
The restaurant serves both lunch and dinner, typically operating with continuous service throughout the day, ensuring flexibility for all dining times.
NAYA is a standout choice for local Connecticut users due to its seamless blend of authentic Middle Eastern flavors and modern, fast-casual convenience. It solves the perennial problem of finding a meal that is both genuinely satisfying and truly healthy. Unlike traditional sit-down venues, NAYA’s 'Create Your Own' platform empowers diners to manage ingredients and portions, perfectly aligning with diverse dietary trends and busy lifestyles prevalent in the Connecticut region.
The commitment to fresh, homemade ingredients—particularly evident in the dips, sauces, and the highly-praised Falafel—ensures a superior dining experience, offering a burst of flavor that many local establishments cannot match. Furthermore, the robust Catering program, highlighted by the Ultimate Appetizer Bundle and customizable bars, makes NAYA an excellent, reliable partner for both casual and formal events. Ultimately, NAYA provides the Darien and broader CT community with a dependable source for delicious, wholesome, and fully customizable Middle Eastern restaurant and Mediterranean restaurant fare.
NAYA Food & drink
Sweets
- NEW! Namoura Coconut Cake $4.30
A classic Middle Eastern dessert made with farina, soaked in a fragrant rose water and orange blossom syrup. Moist, sweet, and delicately flavored with hints of almond and coconut.
- NEW! Pistachio Baklava $5.30
A crispy sweet pastry made of layers of phyllo filled with pistachio and hints of lemon, rose water, and orange blossom.
- NEW! Cashew Baklava $4.30
Crispy, rolled phyllo fingers filled with cashews and hints of lemon, rose water, and orange blossom.
Beverages
- Spindrift Raspberry Lime $3.60
- Canned Soda $3.10
- Kid's Milk $2.99
- Kid's Apple Juice $2.99
- Open Still Water $3.60
- Spindrift Grapefruit $3.60
- Open Water Sparkling $3.60
- Gold Peak Ice Tea $4.10
A high quality ready-to-drink iced tea with an authentic home brewed taste.
- Spindrift Orange Mango $3.60
Pantry
- Spicy Red Pepper Seasoning $7.00
This vibrant blend of red pepper, paprika, cumin, coriander and basil brings Lebanese flavors to any dish. Add a zesty kick to your roasted potatoes, kabobs or sprinkle it over NAYA hummus.
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil $11.00
From Koura, Lebanon, our unfiltered, unrefined extra virgin olive oil offers natural richness with a peppery finish. Ideal for drizzling over NAYA hummus, baba ghannouj or labne.
- Za'atar Mix $7.00
Meet za’atar, a Lebanese classic. Oregano, sumac and toasted sesame seeds bring an aromatic touch to dips, marinades or rubs. Try a dash over NAYA’s Labne, or combined with olive oil for pita bread dippin’.
- Mixed Nuts $7.00
Snack time just got better with our mixed nuts. Enjoy a savory mix of Lebanese-style peanuts, salted almonds, cashews, chickpeas, corn, hazelnuts, pumpkin seeds and more.
- Pomegranate Molasses $11.00
Infuse your marinades and salads with a burst of sweet, tangy richness. Drizzle over NAYA's seasonal greens or even your favorite ice cream for a bold, new twist.
Hot Appetizers
- Fatayer $1.80
Mini pie with spinach, lemon and sumac (1 pc)
- Rekakat $2.30
Blend of three Mediterranean cheeses, wrapped in phyllo and deep fried (1 pc)
- Kibbe $2.30
Fried beef dumplings stuffed with minced beef and pine nuts (1 pc)
- Falafel Pcs $1.10
Fried chickpea croquette, herbs, spices (1 pc)
Create Your Own
- NAYA Kids Meal $0.00
Vermicelli rice or ruby wild rice with your choice of protein, 5 toppings, and homemade sauces.
- NAYA Roll $12.59
Build-Your-Own: Daily baked pita bread with your choice of protein, toppings and homemade sauces.
- NAYA Salad $13.99
Build-Your-Own: Romaine lettuce or Spinach, Arugula & Cabbage mix with your choice of protein, toppings and homemade sauces
- NAYA Bowl $13.99
Build-Your-Own: Vermicelli rice or Quinoa rice with your choice of protein, toppings, and homemade sauces.
Ultimate appetizer bundle
- Ultimate Appetizer Bundle $115.00
Serves 6-8 | Includes 1 dozen hot appetizers, 1 cold appetizer tray served with pita chips or pita bread, and 1 dozen pita pockets – all the favorites in one bundle!
Cold Appetizers
- Labne Dip $5.29
Strained yogurt dip
- Cabbage Slaw Salad $4.29
Cabbage salad, dry mint, lemon, olive oil
- Toum Garlic Whip $5.29
Our Toum (garlic whip) is a creamy, bold spread that adds a punch of flavor to any roll, bowl, or salad.
- Hummus Dip $5.29
Chickpea puree, imported tahini and lemon
- Tabboule $5.29
Half portion. Parsley, mint, bulgur, tomato, onion, lemon and olive oil
- Spicy Hummus Dip $5.29
Chickpea puree, imported tahini and jalapeno
- Grape Leaves $6.29
Stuffed with parsley, onion, tomato and rice
- Baba Ghannouj Dip $5.29
Roasted eggplant puree, imported tahini and lemon
- Cucumber Yogurt Dip $5.29
Diced cucumber yogurt and dry mint
Extras
- Pita Chips $4.29
White & whole wheat chips with zaatar, sumac
- Pita Bread $1.29
- Tri-Color Quinoa $3.29
Fluffy and earthy white, red, and black quinoa grains
- Spicy Red Pepper Sauce $0.69
Mild, tomato base
- Side Of Protein $4.29
- Toum (Garlic Whip) $0.69
- Zesty Jalapeño Sauce $0.69
Jalapeño base
- Vermicelli Rice $3.29
white, medium grain with vermicelli
- Lemon Tahini $0.69
Sesame base
NAYA Details
Service options
- Delivery
- Takeout
- Dine-in
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Assistive hearing loop
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Vegetarian options
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Seating
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- High chairs
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
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NAYA Location
NAYA
146 Heights Rd, Darien, CT 06820, USA
NAYA Reviews
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★ 5★ 4★ 3★ 2★ 1I happened to be there today. I ordered to go. The place is clean and properly organized. Everything is delicious and fresh. The falafel is truly amazing! But the pita itself was a little dry but still very tasty. I will definitely come back again!
March 20 · Yoni CohenWe stopped to grab some lunch, not knowing what to expect and we really enjoyed our meal. We ordered two bowls, I had the chicken and my girlfriend had the lamb. Both of our bowls were so good. I had brown rice, salad, tomatoes, cucumber and onions with a garlic sauce. It was excellent. The meal was perfect. Really tasty and full of flavor.
January 27 · Andres AyalaGood clean offering, very low oils and fats used. Sauces are delicious...wish they had more detailed info about sourcing of ingredients it's at least partially organic.. I think of it more of a lunch place than dinner the fast food environment is clean if not a bit clinical.... Would highly recommend
June 24 · H. SINCLAIRSo exciting that NAYA has opened their first location in CT! They couldn’t have picked a better location - I love Darien Commons! Loved the ability to customize the menu items to your liking. We had a delicious pita wrap and some bowls, and of course saved room for baklava for dessert. I appreciated that they had tables set up outside too because it was just such a beautiful day! The staff was efficient at putting our order together even during peak dinner time.
August 24 · Food of CTThe food is very mediocre. The lamb I had tasted very firm and bonded together, definitely not middle eastern. Middle eastern lamb is super tender, separates cleanly. The lettuce was largely chopped… way too big for the tiny bowls used. The vermicelli rice was patched together..slightly over cooked. The felafel was dry. I would not want to pay $13 for this, this is probably an eight dollar meal from a food truck.
June 24 · ESThis place used to be excellent, but lately it’s been going downhill. You can’t even sit down to eat anymore because it’s always dirty. If you order in person, the wait is endless or they’re missing ingredients. And if you order online, it also takes forever and they’re still missing ingredients. Sometimes they add things you didn’t order or simply leave out what’s missing. I don’t know what’s going on, but the quality and service have dropped a lot. Very disappointing.
October 20 · Vanessa Pachon
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