Fandi Mata
Eclectic restaurant · 74 Bayard St, Brooklyn, NY 11222, United States · United States
★ 4.7 on Google · 4,475 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
Review DriveCompleted Jul 19, 2026 · 433 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
Verdicts are statistical estimates based on public review patterns, not accusations. Full methodology, signal definitions and known limits →
Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.7★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.7★
- Flagged
- 43%
- Coverage
- 22%
All reviews shown by Google
567 examined reviews
433 of 1,000
1,000 of 4,475 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Jul 19, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that Fandi Mata is a visually stunning restaurant featuring an eclectic, plant-filled atmosphere and lively music. While many guests praise the attentive service and flavorful Mediterranean dishes, others note inconsistent food quality and high price points.
+ Repeated strengths
Atmosphere and Decor
Reviewers frequently highlight the gorgeous, plant-filled venue and vibrant energy.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-08-04
First time in a long time I wish Google maps had an honorable mention feature. Five stars don't do this place justice. An ABSOLUTE gem. Came here for an anniversary and was a great find in a superb neighborhood. The food was stellar. Th...
Service
Many guests describe the waitstaff as exceptionally friendly, accommodating, and attentive.
3 supporting reviews
4★ · 2025-08-03
Dajana was an excellent waitress. She was friendly, attentive, and on point with everything. She made our dining experience smooth and enjoyable.
5★ · 2025-08-14
From the moment we sat down, our server Alex went above and beyond to make our evening special. They were the perfect mix of professional and personable — attentive without hovering, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely enthusiastic...
5★ · 2026-05-11
Marko was incredible! He gave us great recommendations for shared plates and they did not disappoint! The food was so tasty and the service was on point. Beautiful space, friendly and welcoming staff. Loved it! 11/10
Food Quality
Several reviewers rave about specific menu items like the croquetas, branzino, and burgers.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-08-04
First time in a long time I wish Google maps had an honorable mention feature. Five stars don't do this place justice. An ABSOLUTE gem. Came here for an anniversary and was a great find in a superb neighborhood. The food was stellar. Th...
5★ · 2025-08-23
Vibes+food= chefs kiss! Thank you Dajana! She was super kind and informative about the dishes the truffle pizza was 10/10 and the branzino was fresh and buttery soft.
5★ · 2025-11-10
What a vibe. Rich and eclectic decor surrounded by beautiful REAL plants. Food was amazing. Ended up selecting the Fandi Burger thanks to our amazing waitress, Dajana. I typically don’t order burgers out, and I was sooo impressed by this on...
− Repeated complaints
Pricing and Value
Some reviewers feel the food and drinks are overpriced for the quality provided.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2025-09-20
Ambiance is very cool but food is overpriced and not that notable. Cocktails were good. We were a big group and got to sit next to the open windows near the entrance on a warm night. If we’d been seated any closer to the DJ I don’t think we...
4★ · 2026-05-22
Over whelming understanding whats on the menu to fancy smancy names for the food a little to pricey they charging you for the ambiance but its a warehouse with a lot of plants hanging i thought the stairs was kool but other then that kool v...
Noise Levels
A few guests report that the music or DJ can be too loud for comfortable conversation.
3 supporting reviews
3★ · 2025-09-20
Ambiance is very cool but food is overpriced and not that notable. Cocktails were good. We were a big group and got to sit next to the open windows near the entrance on a warm night. If we’d been seated any closer to the DJ I don’t think we...
5★ · 2025-10-31
Pizza is fantastic. Food comes out quickly. Venue is gorgeous, but the band they have on Thursdays is loud and bad. Alex and Danilo were great servers though !
5★ · 2026-05-09
We came to Fandi Mata for brunch and had a great experience overall. The food was delicious, and we especially loved the pitcher of the passion fruit cocktail, it was super tasty and refreshing. The space itself is very cool and has a great...
Inconsistent Service
A subset of reviewers experienced slow service, inattentive staff, or issues with table seating.
3 supporting reviews
2★ · 2025-11-09
I went there to celebrate my friend’s birthday. But service was VERY SLOW. We ordered around 8:20 and did not get our food until an hour later! We didn’t even get the chance to order desert and celebrate. When I asked if there was somethin...
1★ · 2026-02-15
I don’t understand how this has any good reviews at all. Came here yesterday for Valentine’s Day and was honestly embarrassed by my decision. First, they tried to sit us upstairs when there was open tables downstairs. I asked if we can sit...
1★ · 2026-06-17
Really poor service! We were passed up multiple times by different servers, it was hard to even place just our appetizers. And when we finally got hold of a waitress to place an order for an entree, she said “we already did last call” and w...
Good for
- Date nights and romantic dinners
- Large group celebrations and parties
- Weekend brunch with live music
Avoid if
- You are sensitive to loud music and high noise levels
- You are looking for budget-friendly dining options
- You require quiet seating away from a bustling crowd
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Aug ’25 | 197 | 49 |
| Sep ’25 | 46 | 7 |
| Oct ’25 | 54 | 23 |
| Nov ’25 | 320 | 187 |
| Dec ’25 | 33 | 19 |
| Jan ’26 | 48 | 36 |
| Feb ’26 | 112 | 61 |
| Mar ’26 | 75 | 10 |
| Apr ’26 | 53 | 34 |
| May ’26 | 33 | 3 |
| Jun ’26 | 20 | 3 |
| Jul ’26 | 9 | 1 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
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review drive
10 occurrences — worst: 42 five-star reviews on 2025-11-01 vs avg 1.8/day, 25 of them name a staff member
weight 0.5
Show all 10
- 8 five-star reviews on 2025-10-05 vs avg 1.6/day, 6 of them name a staff member
- 42 five-star reviews on 2025-11-01 vs avg 1.8/day, 25 of them name a staff member
- 28 five-star reviews on 2025-11-02 vs avg 3.4/day, 16 of them name a staff member
- 42 five-star reviews on 2025-11-08 vs avg 4.2/day, 28 of them name a staff member
- 38 five-star reviews on 2025-11-09 vs avg 5.7/day, 30 of them name a staff member
- 15 five-star reviews on 2025-12-21 vs avg 2.3/day, 9 of them name a staff member
- 17 five-star reviews on 2026-01-17 vs avg 0.9/day, 11 of them name a staff member
- 24 five-star reviews on 2026-02-22 vs avg 2.4/day, 15 of them name a staff member
- 18 five-star reviews on 2026-04-17 vs avg 1.3/day, 14 of them name a staff member
- 10 five-star reviews on 2026-04-18 vs avg 1.9/day, 10 of them name a staff member
- burst 7 five-star reviews on 2025-10-18 vs avg 1.3/day; 16 five-star reviews on 2026-01-24 vs avg 1.1/day; 22 five-star reviews on 2026-02-21 vs avg 1.5/day weight 1
- low activity account 234 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 433 flagged reviews.
Lea Kai
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-10-18
This was a first spot I came to when I moved to NYC! Amazing food, vibe, people! And recently we organised the event there, the stuff was super helpful and so nice! All the guests loved the cocktails and the food 🤩
isa aguilar
1 review
★★★★★
2025-10-18
Dayana was incredibly sweet and went out of her way to make sure everyone was satisfied! Great service and place
Brendan
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-01-24
Grace Bogdanove
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-01-24
Nathan Wawrowski
1 review
★★★★★
2026-01-24
DAJANA FOR EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH
Didier Jean-Michel
1 review
★★★★★
2026-01-24
Dajana was great - definitely employee of the month material!
Andrew Manasia
1 review
★★★★★
2026-01-24
Dajana is the employee of the month hands down!
Jenna F
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-21
Cristian Trujillo
2 reviews
★★★★★
2026-02-21
Dope music/flavors
Rui Silva
1 review
★★★★★
2026-02-21
Great food, great vibes and thanks to our server Danilo for great service
Report generated Jul 19, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.
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