Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in New York City
511 restaurant menus in United States, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated)
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"The new best place in city .. Decor 5. food 5 service 5. ambience 5. cocktails 5 wine great selection 5 do recommend this place for happy hour and..."
Marc Marco
"Amazing cocktails. The bartender has a worldwide experience and it is clearly seen that his passion is great. Never seen before cocktails in the..."
Jakub Škvára
"Amazing new addition to the neighborhood - loved the food, wine and..."
Lara Meehan
"Amazing food and wine! Would definitely go back..."
"First restaurant we went too after landing and I can proudly say, it did NOT disappoint! The food tasted very fresh and good, the portion sizes were..."
Matt Luca
"Very nice, traditional Italian food restaurant. Great menu and good prices, and the food was delicious! Conveniently located, and a good pit stop for..."
Rohan Moitra
"The Rigatoni with Beyond Sausage was very good...except the pasta was more undercooked than I would like it. Nonetheless, the food and price is..."
Michelle Yang
"Very fast service in this Italian quick service joint. The Penne Amatriciana pasta -> 5 out of 5. It was cooked perfectly, full of flavor, it came..."
Mike Styckle
"We were in town with my wifes friend who has a gluten free diet. We were walking by the window and noticed the sign on the window. We came back for..."
Muhammed Alibashev
"I so like this place. Pasta is fresh and delicious, also u can add In your pasta all extra ingredients you want. Cashiers are friendly. I think..."
Mielame Tcel
"Great place to have a filling and tasty lunch, we visited around lunch time and it was pleasantly quiet. Staff were friendly and the place was clean...."
Tony Cheung
"Surprisingly affordable and delicious pasta. The environment is causal and the staff provides great service. Portion sizing could be more consistent...."
Matt Daniel
"Authentic Italian restaurant with a class decor. Loved their pastas, could not try anything else. I had a pesto pasta and a pink sauce pasta. Loved..."
Renu Dighe
"This is definitely an amazing restaurant! The food is wonderful, the price is great, the place is very nice, the food is prepared very fast and the..."
Bianca C. R. C. Rocha
"This place was great! IFirst off it is very very good for the price for authentic italian dishes. I didn't know what to expect it was honestly a real..."
Rob Braslin
"Went to this place after reading positive reviews. Tried Penne Al Tartufo with chicken. Sauce was amazing. Overall it tasted good. Don’t miss the..."
Vikranth Karmegam
"I loved their pasta! The service is really great. The space is really decorated and has nice vibes. I ordered the Penne al Tartufo, it was really..."
Sharmin Tamanna
"Barilla is a nice and pleasent eatery for the area.
The establishment serves food that is more typical to Italy, as opposed to New York Italian.
The..."
Jill M
"Visited here on 11/30/2017 .. the restaurant looked good and the service too. The food was perfect and was one of the best Italian food we..."
Naveen Kumar
"Great well cooked plate of pasta. Not fast food not fine dining just a good value of well cooked plate of pasta. The pizza is also..."
Ziad Iskandar
"Had a awesome seafood pasta and my wifey had a great gluten free pasta. Everyone’s happy. If I’m back in town again this will be first on my..."
"Beautiful restaurant! The food was amazing as well as the drinks. The lamb sausage was our favorite! The best part of it all was that the service was..."
Daniela Lopez
"The food here is very good although I’m told that it’s not particularly authentic. Service is friendly, but unrefined. They offer hookah and the..."
Ms. Tran
"It has a hookah bar in the back which is apparently very expensive. I caught an occasional whiff of it and could hear all the dancing from where I..."
Megan
"If you want to have a Great Hookah with great entertainment and belly dancer, with good food and an EXCEPTIONAL service and ambiance and positive..."
Grey Aj
"Beyond excellent food with exquisite flavor. Served piping hot (don’t burn your mouth!) and surrounded by Moroccan themed decor. The staff was very..."
Matt Daniel
"We went to this restaurant to celebrate my sister's birthday and I absolutely loved the place. I love the way it is decorated, the staff was..."
F Bashar
"Fantastic experience! I stopped in alone for dinner on a Thursday night. I really like the ambiance, the several spaces to eat or drink or hangout...."
Aaron Forste
"5 ☆☆☆☆ WELL DESERVED FOR *EVERYTHING* ABOUT THIS PLACE!
First off, I called to reserve. The person who answered was very professional,..."
Adam Borja Garcia (Adán)
"My friends and I go to a new restaurant every Friday. Arabesque was chosen because we were feeling dinner and a show. (The show did NOT disappoint!)..."
Dwaine H
"Name has changed to Dunes Club in February 2023. Fantastic food! Same chef as Arabesque. Terrific service. Updated decor, modern Moroccan..."
Debbie Gillard
"Great name, great food and great ambiance. Friendly manager or owner, all of us loved the..."
Alberto Antonio, O.P.
"Awesome hookah (Double Apple) and food (really good fruit platter). April and all the other staff where really friendly. Great service. Enjoyed a..."
Shaurya Mittal
"So I read the reviews prior to coming and decided to check it out anyway... not sure where the bad reviews are coming from? Hookah maybe? I walked in..."
Misti Ashley
"Great ambiance. Great food. Great alcohol. All the employees were very friendly. There was live music, and we had great fun interacting with the..."
Barthold Leonidas
"The palce has great Ambience and the staff (Specially Rizwan) was very friendly and gave great suggestion when it came to food selection. I dont..."
Usman Khan
"Extremely delicious!
Cheese platter with spectacular fig marmalade to start.
Then Chicken Pastilla for the main course. Which is a feuille brick..."
Wild Earps Adventures
"Super expensive, but satisfied my craving for moroccan food beautifully. Very nice..."
"Great food � and amazing desserts �!!!! Favorite table is by the fireplace. Staff were attentive and..."
Mary A SooHoo
"Great location great food fantastic service will be back..."
Dermot Hanafin
"The..."
Danette Davila
"Nice Mediterranean dining experience. Service is outstanding - fast and efficient! The food is equally good - great lunch..."
Mark LoGiurato
"Delicious in a central location. Definitely busy during lunch rush & staff handles it beautifully! Get the seafood platter omg. Loved the scallops...."
Crys Davis
"Excellent for Breakfast. Lunch/Dinner 4****. Central location for a midtown breakfast meeting. Food/Service exactly what you are..."
Alan Klayman
"Very nice restaurant, I went there for a breakfast and lunch. Prices are reasonable, not expensive, but the atmosphere is very nice and the food was..."
Fabiano Diagoné
"I hosted a business dinner here in the private room and recommend it unreservedly. The staff went above and beyond for our group, and everyone left..."
Romy Vreeland
"This is a big place with both an outdoor bar where the business types go to get drinks after work and that part gets loud. There's also an outdoor..."
Brayden Mora
"Where else can you get a great meal like this one! Woohoo. Only at Cafe centro. Glad I made the trip. And the parking is..."
Thomas Doniphan
"Food and service were fabulous, even though the service can be a bit slow, we enjoyed sitting there for a couple of hours and taking in the..."
Violet
"This is a convenient place to grab some lunch or dinner. It's in the same building as Grand Central Terminal and during the summer it offers a large..."
Wambui Kiambuthi
"Excellent time. Had a business lunch and the setting and atmosphere is delightful. I had the chicken milanese and it was great. Large piece of..."
"Nothing makes it a good day more than good company, good food and good environment. Balzem offered the good food and the good environment, my best..."
Jerry McKay
"Went a couple times already. Really nice place, great food and good staff. Will be back..."
Kim Vu
"nice place and quiet when you eat...excellent staff....food are good
only thing big party wont be as good cuz place little..."
Jerry Fung
"This place ist amazing. I will be back. The food is very good. The reception is lovely. I love the..."
Paulino Preto
"Very friendly staff. Great cozy space. Very good wine..."
Michael Chan
"Always fantastic. One of our favourite places to go. Fantastic food and exception..."
C. A. Thomson
"Just love this place, fabulous food and the staff are so friendly..."
Evonne Murphy
"Very good food, and a fun staff. Very cool wine list of affordable an unique wines from France, Italy and..."
Nathan Farley
"Charming!!!! We popped in for a glass of champagne and everyone was so nice!!! Very..."
Rebecca Bawden Arnold
"Amazing place,amazing people!Mezes were fresh and yummy.Stuff is attentive and..."
Akin Ozmen Babagil
"Great authentic food & great service. Pasta so good, we ordered another plate!..."
Jude Tuesday
"Great cozy mediteranean place on Mott st. with very affordable plates.
Candle lighted place with great wine choice, and with Massive attack, LCD..."
Srđan Kalinić
"Had an office holiday party here yesterday. They were so accommodating and helpful. The food was also great. I will definitely be back in the near..."
Michelle Weiss
"Love balzem! I’m literally always..."
Bess Bessie
"Amazing good excellent..."
Luz Villa
"Definitely try the Grilled Brochette or Seared Chicken Farci*. So..."
Marie Farrell
"We had a wonderful experience overall, I would give this spot solid 4.7⭐️
We went for lunch. Food was exceptional and great value for..."
Daria (d-niko)
"Exceeded our expectations 🔥 The food was perfect. The steak was probably one of the best steaks I’ve had (that wasn’t at a steakhouse). Milot..."
King Of New York
"Had brunch there with a few friends for the first time yesterday. Very laid-back, low key place which we all enjoyed. Nice service, great food, good..."
Crystal Gerard
"Really loved this place. Super cozy restaurant with great service and Mediterranean food. Nice wide selection of options as went with a groups of..."
Michele Guttermuth
"Service is always great, attentive and welcoming.
Been here more than once & I enjoy coming back every time. The most memorable dish for me was the..."
Michael Davis
"I came in for a late night meal. Service was great from the start. I asked for an off menu mocktail. The bartender gladly obliged and made me the..."
Cris B
"Excellent food and even better service. Tables are a little cramped but this is soho- so what can you. Food and vibe is really nice. It felt like a..."
Rohan P
"Decent Mediterranean spot - the tapas are great, we had the breakfast platter, the fruit platter, the burrata, the spicy feta, the artichoke dip and..."
Nandini Mazumdar
"Always love stopping by for their mushroom truffle flatbread and a lemonade! The atmosphere is great and the staff is..."
Meghan Ng
"Wonderful restaurant, the staff was very accommodating when some members of our party were running late. We were never rushed, our server offered a..."
Michelle Kaczor
"I found my new gem! I took my dad here and we had a great time. The food was so delicious, I had the ribeye sandwich on a ciabatta and it was out of..."
Mya MUA
"Really cute restaurant! We got some appetizers and salads for dinner. The ambiance of the restaurant is great. The babaganoush was smoking tasting,..."
Kay Bay
"The restaurant atmosphere is romantic for couples but just not the ideal place for a group of friends to hang out. Otherwise, the Burger Balzem was..."
Nolan Lee
"Very cozy place. Although the dinner menu ( small plates) wasn’t too fascinating(not many options to choose from). Def a unique menu. Liked their..."
Kristy Bora
"Came here for date night and sat outside. Probably the best service in the area. No rush, our server could tell when not to interrupt the two of us..."
Peter Yu
"The food was delicious! I never knew that I could enjoy a nice juicy burger at an Italian restaurant! Great food. Great staff. Great atmosphere. I'd..."
"Had a really nice late lunch at Dafni's! The restaurant was nearly empty, and we were given plenty of attention. The staff was very prompt and..."
Alex Studd
"Very good food. I went with a group and the main dishes and appetizers were great. I tried the grilled octopus and lemon potatoes. The servers..."
Libby Pollak
"Clean. Convenient.
Servers were pleasant and helpful in recommending what to order.
Pinot Noir wine was okay, but not a big deal. Eggplant..."
Adam Borja Garcia (Adán)
"Orderd delivery.
It came fast and tasted great, the meat was well seasoned, the pita was fresh and the lettuce was crispy! What else can you ask..."
Robert Hollis
"Phenomenal classic Greek dishes at absolutely great prices. Good wine selection. Fast service and excellent staff who are very helpful and..."
Josh Larrabee
"Four of us went for dinner on a Sunday evening. No problem getting a reservation. Service was prompt and the food came out quickly. Chicken souvlaki..."
Kent Chambers
"Great Greek food at a decent price for the area. Attentive staff even when it got busy. Very generous portions, which was appreciated after a long..."
Emily Sarich
"Me shipmate and I had a thoroughly enjoyable dining experience. The avgolemono soup was delicate, the lamb shank was tender and exquisitely seasoned,..."
Shay Seaborne, CPTSD
"We received a warm welcome and a tasty lunch when we came upon the taverna on a rainy day, hoping to avoid some of the more dismal dining options..."
Robert Eblin
"Delicious Greek fare. Best pita I've ever had. Pictured below is saganaki appetizer. Right off times square. Affordable, large portion size. Will..."
Samantha Figueroa
"A good authentic Greek restaurant. I had the mixed grill dinner on tray which was awesome. My date had the fish special which was cooked to..."
Mike Kimble
"Family owned cozy atmosphere restaurant $$. Friendly staff, excellent service, wine list and delicious mousaka although the side of peas is not the..."
Mar Gut
"This has become my go-to spot for affordable pre-theatre dinner in the theatre district. It's worth it just for the warm pita bread alone :-) but..."
"Delicious food, excellent waiter, good ambience, beautiful and talented dancer, perfect hookah! Thank you, Horus for making my best friends birthday..."
Yuri Orozco
"The best spot to hang out in NYC. From the hookah, to the drinks, to the staff, to the music, everything is A+ standard. Definitely a must come to if..."
Aakash Patel
"i loved place they have live music for boring nights i recomend that..."
Aziza Sharipova
"Great atmosphere, tasty fun food & exotic, affordable cocktail drinks and the Classic Disco music at the ALL DAY SUNDAY BRUNCH is phenomenally ..."
Lem Hernandez
"Probably the best bouncer I've ever met I forgot his name but he definitely deserves a raise! Drinks were ok (tasted a little too strong but hey who..."
Ryan Lahey
"Honestly the best in the city! Love live band Tuesday..."
Val Era
"One of my favorite places to visit. Always love the food and the hookahs..."
Maryanne Serra
"There's no improvement on perfection!!! Our crowd ...definitely had it popping!! I here by decree...(yes we INDA HOUSE ONDA..."
Rady Villaronga
"Great atmosphere feel like home
Friendly staff ..great..."
Amina Mahmoud
"The pineapple hookah was a must.. Very attentive staff and great mellow environment.. The belly dance show was an extra us..a must to visit in the..."
Eddie Rivera
"I went to Horus lounge with my wife during our last trip to NYC, the hookah and the food are amazing, service is really quick and friendly, would..."
Bob Youssef
"The best place in new york to smoke hookah and to have..."
Amou Na
"Endroit sympa. L'ambiance est bonne et l'accueil chaleureux. La terrasse est très agréable. Le repas était vraiment délicieux. Peut être un peu..."
T.denort
"Egyptian style ambience, streetly view, yummy shawarma's, lamb ribs and the very special flavored Shisha's !!! The best time to chillout is in the..."
Ranga Sai
"Frehendly. There are very few places that are 21 and under friendly. this happens to be one of the places. super cute and crazy. i took my sister..."
Vera
"HORUS will never be over!!!. Remember when belly dancing was all the craze? I don't know but at some point it just seemed to die down. However, at..."
"A creative and yummy Mediterranean fusion restaurant. A solid choice for an evening with friends and was fairly affordable for a nice NYC dinner
We..."
India Lindsay
"The Ginger Pear Martini is refreshingly cool on a hot day. All the guilt of liver damage goes away as the taste of pears and lemons passes over the..."
Sybil N. Buford
"Cute place with excellent tasty food and a good vibe. Been a few times, and the service was always..."
Tali Zic
"Great music and atmosphere! Would come again just for the vibe. Hostess was nice and let us sit for our reservation before the whole party..."
Una
"Cute atmosphere with a fun, entertaining vibe. I tried the roasted heirloom cauliflower, which was just ok. It was a bit undercooked for my personal..."
Jen Smith
"This is maybe the best brunch I've had in New York City, no joke. Staff is incredibly friendly and sat us at the bar without a reservation without..."
"I was happy to go there with group of people because I could taste so many different dishes but it gets pricy in the endI had both Lobster..."
Avantika
"We went for happy hour which had $6 drinks (sangria, wine or beer) and half priced tapas plates. We ordered three tapas plates (crispy potatoes,..."
Jase Leo
"What a hidden treasure!. Stopped in on a Sunday afternoon for a light brunch and it was an amazing experience! The menu is simple, clean and..."
Chefboyareme
"Best paella I've ever had.. The authentic crispy bottom certainly lives up to the restaurants name. Good wine. Beautiful tapas but lacked..."
Abigail DuBois
"After our experience with the amazing squid ink paella at Salinas, we suggested getting the black ink paella and were extremely glad we did. While..."
Newbie Foodies
"I’ll definitely go back – oh, and they own the recently-opened Churreria next door, which is also awesome. Actually, at the end of our meal,..."
"Probably my most visited kosher restaurant in NYC.
You can tell the owner gives his heart to the place and the food.
Food always frash and always..."
Liz Benatar
"Highly recommend! The food is just as it says, and the staff are all super friendly! On a night when I wasn't feeling well, the service was great and..."
Naomi Sobin
"Don't miss out on this delicious homemade, authentic food! Try the Yemenite soup with a side of Kubaneh (yemenite bread) - you'll be stuffed for..."
Abbey Soclof
"Amazing Kosher food. Have been eating here for years and always leave satisfied!
Grill 212..."
Eitan Azizian
"The sushi is so good and so plentiful! Riki is the best! A real hostess - you feel the love even through a..."
Deborah Dayan Zalta
"The food is fress and the staff is great. Resonable prices as..."
Jason Lieberman
"Awesome FOOD!
The best is the Shwarma and the..."
Sarah Braun
"Fresh, homemade Middle Eastern food made with love by amazing owners-come enjoy for..."
Robert Weiss
"Grill 212 makes the most delicious food! The kebabs and chicken are amazing! I would highly recommend Grill..."
"Great hummus,fresh made so no bad aftertaste, it can be made glutenfree just ask for tortillas or cucumber slices instead of white or wheat. Good..."
eva blum
"One of the best hummus places in town! The hummus platter is a winner any day! Different pita bread from all the other places, and definitely tastier..."
suresh radhakrishnan
"Best hummus in town! Reasonable prices and tasty. Shakshuka is also great! Went twice in 3 days and highly recommend it!..."
yifat s
"Great place for Mediterranean food. What is even better is that the wine is affordable and good! $28 for a bottle of wine beats all other fancy..."
Cecile Hollman
"The best hummus I've had in NYC. The food is all delicious (try the brunch!), and the service is perfect.
I spent months looking for a place that..."
Eric Klinkhammer
"If you're a real lover of hummus and feel the need to bath in it, then you'll love this place. Their more popular meals is the lunch special which..."
Sam C
"This is a great sit-down place for good Mediterranean food. Although the menu is a bit limited, you can bet your bottom that they have various..."
Ru Chao
"The Hummus is good. The only thing I was disappointed from is the little amount of meat they put in the Pita Sandwich..."
EMIL MAMEDOV
"Good selection of hummus for a decent price. I haven't tried the other dishes, but the hummus is great. Be warned, the dining room is very small..."
Nick Daniel
"I love the hummus with fava beans and recently I tried the new item on their menu which was a pita pizza with yogurt sauce and olives it was..."
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