Fast-Casual Middle Eastern Restaurant Chain To Open In Stamford

STAMFORD, CT — Naya, the New York City-based fast-casual restaurant chain that features authentic, fresh, and nutritious Middle Eastern/Mediterranean meals, is opening up a location in Stamford on Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.

Located at 1099 High Ridge Road, the location represents the third Connecticut storefront for the brand, following the openings in Darien in 2023 and Westport in 2025.

Naya was created in 2010 by Hady Kfoury, and it has established a reputation for offering up exquisite flavors and showcasing time-honored recipes passed down through generations. There are now 40 locations across five states in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

The Naya menu features customizable bowls, wraps and salads, with a variety of protein options (chicken shawarma, braised beef shawarma, kafta lamb kebab, chicken kebab, falafel, or cauliflower), unlimited toppings, and mezze, or dips, like hummus baba ghannouj, cucumber yogurt, cabbage slaw, labné, grape leaves, and tabboulé salad.

There is also a special selection of appetizers, both hot and cold, and desserts like baklava.

A grand opening event will be held at the Stamford location on Wednesday, from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with $5 bowls and rolls.

Guests must show their Naya app (available at the App Store) QR Code at checkout to redeem their offer.

Prize wheel giveaways will take place from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. while supplies last. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is scheduled for 10:15 a.m.

The celebration will continue on Friday, June 12, as Naya will celebrate National Falafel Day with $1 bowls and rolls.

On June 13-14, kids up to 12 years old can eat free with the purchase of an adult meal (in-restaurant exclusive offer only).

There will be balloon animals and face painting from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., along with special prizes and swag for kids.

Additionally, to celebrate the opening, Naya plans to host a charity event in support of nonprofit Person to Person, the Darien-based nonprofit agency that's dedicated to providing individuals and families with essential resources to help them get on a path toward economic stability.