232 restaurant menus in %{citta}, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in New York City
232 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 to December 2024)
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"It was a perfect vegan meal! I really recommend it! The falafel was so fresh and delicious! Nice staff and a lot of vegan..."
Gabriela DA COSTA FRANARIN
"Mainly Vegetarian! They have gluten free options and a small salad bar. Its a small spot and some people walk in looking for conversation lol The..."
Bourne to Travel
"Iām not gonna say donāt listen or pay attention to other reviews but just read this and I promise you wont regret it. This was my first job when..."
Luay Alyass
"Good place for a vegetarian, got a falafel with hummus and fried egg plant. Service was super friendly and they have a salad bar for your sandwiches..."
Danny
"I love this place !!! clean and the servers were amazing š not to talk of the food I got the falafel š„ bowl as is in the picture , the food was..."
Gifty Sika
"I absolutely love the gluten free falafel and the wonderful salad bar. Numerous options all well labeled gf or vegetarian. Wonderful place to grab a..."
Julie Roberts (Julie R)
"The food was wonderful. We saw a couple walking by with what looked like really tasty healthy food so we googled vegetarian places in the area which..."
Jun Mae
"the food is great value for money.
there is a very communal atmosphere sitting together on the benches.
the salad bar allows you to go up as many..."
ben lassman
"Some of the best falafel I've had either here in NY or Israel. Sandwiches or salads and a wide variety of toppings you pick yourself. Minimal seating..."
Lind Phillips
"If you love falafels....that's the place to go...it would get 5 stars if they had a wider sitting area.
I love the sweet potato fries, and their soup..."
Tammy
"Excellent tiny Falafel shop. Fresh hot falafel made all day. Middle Eastern Salad bar with all the salatim. Small seating area inside.
This..."
Joshua Bernstein
"They have some of the best fallafel this side of the Atlantic. It's green on the inside like they do it in the middle east. Lots of self service..."
Seth Ganz
"I love these falafels! The pita bread is always fresh and so warm, and the falafels aren't greasy fried messes. The toppings bar has so many options,..."
Lisa
"One of the best reasons to get a vegetarian lunch! Maoz makes a falafel sandwich so good that it really makes me remember my trip to Israel.
Take..."
Stella Schour
"One of my most craved places since I relocated from NYC. Union square is one of my most enjoyed places to relax when I lived in NYC and Maoz made it..."
Fatima Green
"Mmmmm, glad this Amsterdam staple made its way to NYC! This is my favorite falafel place ever. I don't like a lot of the toppings that come on most..."
Leslie Salas
"Their claim to fame is a pretty awesome salad bar with falafel on top. Make sure you get the platter instead of the sandwich otherwise you will end..."
"This place is a treat for vegans. I got their Amazing Avocado wrap to start my day and, it was a good choice. They have a small space with very few..."
Ram Kumar
"I was craving vegan "junk" food and VLife had exactly what I needed. I got the Beyond Breakfast Sandwich that is "V-ham, firm tofu, potato fries, and..."
Kayley F
"Stopped here right before leaving NYC for a meal for the trip back, and I'm glad we did. A long list of options of salads, sandwiches, drinks and..."
Peter Salem
"Great food! I got the spicy soy wrap. The breaded soy protein is delicious and clearly they were generous with it. I personally would ask for more..."
Morgan Ulrich
"So many delicious sounding options! I had a hard time deciding, but luckily I went with a group of friends and was able to taste plenty of dishes...."
Nathalie R-H
"Great for a quick and relatively (for NYC) inexpensive meal.
Decent gluten and nut free..."
Shelly Puri
"This is a all Vegan spot that has absolutely delicious, food, drinks, and desserts. Start with a Avocado Quesadilla and a Ginger Black Tea..."
Revelations Production
"Amazing vegan food. You HAVE to try the Sweet and Sour Sesame Platter. Kinda pricey but worth..."
Rosa Olguin
"Great little and I emphasize little, place on the edge of midtown. Much needed vegan venue. Many gluten free options. I enjoyed the Easy V cheesy..."
Dr. Elicia Rosen-Fox
"This place is constantly busy and there is good reason why! Food is really tasty and fresh. The peppersteak sandwich and buffalo drumsticks are my..."
Sage MacLeod
"Really good rice bowl. The sit and sauce was good. Could have used some flavor on the rice perhaps most of the flavor came from the sauce. Pretty..."
Kali Robinson
"Brilliant vegan food in the heart of NYC. So nice to have some veggies rather than fake meat all the time! Would highly recommend. Their wraps are..."
Zoe Miles
"Have been here many times and I have recommended VLife to many others who agreed with my positive review. Not everything on their menu is awesome but..."
Excel Class NYC
"Good Food and is almost like fast-food..."
Arkadij Jegorov
"I'm not vegan but my wife is. If I had a place like this nearby, I certainly would switch. The food is superb. The interior is small and humble, the..."
Joel Kotarski
"What a sweet little place! Just a block from my hotel, it was super handy. Had their black bean burger with "avocado mayo" (and could rest assured..."
"Exactly what I'd expect of New York City. Very cute and very creative. It's a Mediterranean restaurant coupled with French music on the inside and oh..."
Kimberley Mariko
"Marinated Chicken Salad. Fresh and the chicken very..."
Facebook User
"Efficient service. Great humus. Modern warm decor. Perfect place for a pre-performance light..."
GAF
"Pretty good Mediterranean. My avocado/chicken wrap was a bit bland, but the ingredients were still fresh. Excellent quinoa, good..."
Marcoadrianramos5
"Spot On.. Spot on. Authentic Mediterranean food. Fast, friendly,..."
Rob B.
"Perfect light lunch. Stopped here on a whim. Very pleased. Great hummus. For me, it had a lot of tahini, which is perfect for my tastes. Very creamy..."
Myverismo
"Very Convenient. I live right next to this hummus bar and it is consistently appetizing. I recommend the chicken hummus wrap, but everything is good...."
Morgan Feist
"Good food.. But quanity of food does not equal price.. Lunch on a rainy afternoon... $35 for some peas and..."
RandTQ
"Instead of fast food, when we were in New York we were looking out for good food and when we came across Nanoosh on Broadway, we were thrilled. It's..."
Adam G
"Super great food and quick service ! You truly feel like youāre eating fresh and healthy dishes. The prices are so reasonable and quantities are..."
Cynthia Gestel
"We had a delicious keto lunch here. We ordered the salad bowls. I got tuna, babaganoush, mushrooms and citrus evoo. Thereās an olive oil bottle on..."
Heba
"So delicious! Loved the options available to customize our..."
Gabriela Souffront
"Absolutely wonderful food and service! The Power Plate combinations are delicious; I had one with quinoa, marinated chicken, hummus and great..."
Christopher Seipt (CJSeipt)
"Beautiful light atmosphere & good food. Perfect place to..."
Mia Costamis
"I eat here all the time. Food is super fresh, pita is fluffy and warm, hummus is smooth and tasty, lentil soup is delicious. Had many pita..."
Lauren Alviti
"The food is fresh, healthy, and innovative. I had the hummus with ground beef. It was not at all greasy, but very tasty. The meat was kind of..."
Junhow Wei
"We were here one Friday evening and the place was packed, although we didn't have to wait too long to be seated. We sat at the long table, sharing it..."
G Aquino
"Great food and reasonably priced. Good enough selection of beer and wine. 4 stars because nobody really seemed interested in taking our order or..."
rob kasinow
"This is my regular spot for mid-Eastern food when I am in the Village. The meals are full with a main course and 2 side dishes plus you can pick..."
Mari Long
"Great spot for Mediterranean food. Wait time is a little long.
Good..."
Devonta White
"My wife and I, consumers exclusively of fairly pedestrian varieties of hummus (mostly as a side), were delighted to find the varieties of hummus on..."
Barry Solow
"This is the original location and I like it. You can sit down and order a meal. The hummus is good and I like getting the one with the mushrooms. I..."
Matthew Falber
"I tried this restaurant because I love anything humus. They have excellent meats there as well. They are grass-fed meats they use. I also had the..."
Verona Forde
"Really like hitting up this place when I'm in the area, usually after hitting up the IMAX movie theater down the block. I have a fixation on anything..."
Shajib Azad
"We really liked this place with my husband. Itās cozy and romantic yet modern and trendy. All the waiters seemed really professional and they were..."
"Came here on Thursday evening for late dinner with some work colleagues. We were seated immediately. Service was great and food was decent. The rice..."
Maaz Ahsan
"Had a work lunch here with some coworkers. We ordered family style. The food was yummy and fresh. Presentation was pretty. The bread and side sauces..."
Gloria C
"My wife and I shared a lunch special and an additional order of tabouleh salad. Both tasted delicious. This was a very pleasant surprise as my wife..."
Jack P.
"I went for lunch and have a lunch special and it was so good. There are so many selections here. I just could barely decide. If you get the lunch..."
char sidney
"Went for solo dining. Food was amazing, very flavorful and tasty. I had an Eggplant Mirza and beef kebab. Portions for the main dishes are quite..."
David Chitanava
"Chicken was tender! Ghormeh sabzi smells so good! Mirza eggplant was not exactly the traditional Persian Mirza, it was delicious tho! They offered..."
Ati Shekofte
"I really like this place. It is a warm and comfortable restaurant with high ceilings and a feeling of openness.Most importantly, the food is..."
Cat Lau Hunt (clh1804)
"Honest review (04/11/23)
**$25 lunch combo of an appetizer + entree w/choice of rice
If you would like a quiet and dark atmosphere then I would..."
Gloria Kim
"Had an excellent meal. Very attentive service and the food was amazing. Try the cotton candy for something..."
E C
"They have the best filet mignon kabab in NYC or even I can say in NE USA. It tasted like the one that it used to have, back home in Tehran. Price was..."
"By far one of the best restaurant experiences that Iāve had in NYC this year! Came here with about 6 people and ordered a wide array of dishes...."
Andrew Dabydeen
"Fresh, quick, variety of classics. Everything was pretty tasty but nothing outstanding. Hummus, nothing special but good. Would come back because i..."
Caitlin Persch
"Wonderful dinner with same consistency we remember from 10 years ago. Our waitress was amazing along with the other staff. Highly recommend! Kid..."
Chintan Patel
"I thought ilili was a pleasant change of pace from the usual type of cuisine I go for when visiting New York. Their menu is fairly extensive and..."
Peter Farejowicz
"TLDR: Ilili is a great choice for Lebanese cuisine, if you're into Middle Eastern or mediterranean cuisine - you'll love this. The mouhamara is great..."
Patrick Wong
"We've been to Ilili many times , but mostly for dinner. This time we decide to try brunch. The ATAYEF VEAL BACON were delectable and a great bite of..."
Ora Levana
"came here for brunch which probably was not the best time to come here. didnāt realize they had a lunch and brunch menu and the lunch menu isnāt..."
Cindy Hao
"Cool place to try Lebanese cuisine. For starters, would recommend the mouhamara. For mains, the duck shawarma is good. The lamb shawarma is also..."
Carlos E
"Everything about this restaurant was spectacular. Service, food, atmosphere were all outstanding. Definitely..."
Koby Ellick
"I went here two years ago for brunch and really liked. I went here yesterday and still really liked it. The flavors were traditional and nuanced...."
Jaye Aster Broder
"Duck shawarma was interesting, comes in 4 pieces so it was easy to share. The lamb shank was good and also very shareable - has plenty of vegetables..."
Susie Su
"The food is amazing, service is quick and ambience is top notch.
Highly recommend- Phoeccian fries, eggplant, labneh, Candy..."
Lakshya Bhat
"ilili was a wonderful experience. The staff were super friendly and very accommodating of dietary restrictions. We went for a team dinner and..."
Dillon Zhang
"Such a great spot, the ambiance and the food was great and the service is really good.
We ordered the Hummus (the standard of any Lebanese..."
Bader H
"We went for brunch- even though the place is pretty big I do recommend booking it in advance.
To start with had the hummus and baba ghannouj which..."
Enakshi Kaul
"I have only had Lebanese food a few times before, but this place is absolutely gorgeous. The service was extremely friendly and helpful, everything..."
Insiya Pardiwala
"Recommendations: Duck shawarma, Kebab Ketez (cherry meatballs), Phoenician Fries, Kibbeh Nayeh, Arak (alcohol that goes well with the Kibbeh), Knafeh..."
"I absolutely love this place!!
Always fresh cut meat served. Stuffed right in front of your eyes with ample amounts of hummus. The side of stir..."
Anshul Augnivansh
"Amazing food. Friendly service. I had the chicken shawarma plate here and there was not only a lot of food but it tasted dilicious! Came with three..."
Simon Gomez
"The sample of falafel and hummus is what made me decide to give this place a try and I am glad to report that no mistakes were made. As a first timer..."
Dajion S.
"Good vegetarian selection. Hummus shake is better than it sounds, but takes a minute to get used to it. No strawberry taste at..."
Michael McComb
"I have ate at other hummus & pita spots which have been good. Everything was good here but the lamb was a bit dry/burnt on some..."
Jason Million
"The place is clean and ordering is not confusing. There are a lot of options for food and it's priced normally for the area. The food was ok, not the..."
V. P.A.
"Great atmosphere. Really fresh and well prepared food. Great vegan and vegetarian options, and fantastic hummus..."
Paul Smith
"Service was fast and efficient. The cashier was very friendly. The falafel bowl is a great choice for lunch under..."
Brenda Almonte
"Fresh food, decent prices, filling and tasty meal. View from the upstairs is really nice..."
Gabriel G
"Super easy to make your own meal, large variety of options to choose from, great value, good price and wifi for clients. I'll come back without any..."
Luis Mario Alvarez
"Yes ! ! ! Superb selection, quick service, and polite people. The upstairs is a quiet place to get away from this city's hustle and..."
Rick Pasler
"great deli ... but the real attraction is the seeing the oldest man hole cover in nyc on the sidewalk out front ... 40th Street and East side of 8th..."
scott stensland
"Just awesome food. Being a vegetarian I know the pain of having lesser options but with Hummus and Pita Co. it's just awesome. Many options for veg..."
Maulik Joshi
"Great falafel. Fresh Veggies. Very..."
Dan McMillan
"I ordered a falafel pita today for lunch. It's my first time being in this store and this location. The staff was nice and the seating is nice too..."
Joy Chen
"Great food for decent price. Lots of Greek variety. Plenty of seating for different sized groups. Busy city view while you dine. Falafel was tasty..."
"Take out from a tint triangular building. Tasty hot sanwiches with a mediteranian spice angle. Loyal local workers in the neighborhood stop here each..."
"A hidden gem of Hellās Kitchen!
We came on a Friday night and surprisingly didnāt have to wait for seats. It was really delicious Mediterranean..."
C M
"Excellent Israeli food at a reasonable price! Brunch is $19 for a main and comes with a small sampler appetizer (drink not included). Classic Israeli..."
Stephan Miller
"I was looking for a kosher place to eat and found this.
They have the best hummus I ever had in the US, it is really delicious. Fresh Pita. And all..."
Isaac Just
"Authentic and fresh Israeli food with amazing service! A friend recommended this restaurant to me while I was in NY and I am so glad I went. The food..."
Amy Schwartz
"Perfect for a pre-theater meal.
Honestly some of the tastiest food you can find ANYWHERE in midtown. The hummus is of course fantastic (I recommend..."
Damien Bassman
"We got delivery and it was the best Mediterranean Iāve had in Manhattan after living her for a year. The falafel in particular is the best falafel..."
Ross Flieger-Allison
"Cute restaurant in midtown. They have good Mediterranean and vegetarian options. Seating is limited and space is small but have a wonderful ambience...."
Anuja Puranik
"We highly enjoyed a pre-theatre date night here. The food was amazing ā from the hummus and Mediterranean salad apps to the meal selections (salmon..."
Andrew Hutson
"Came here with friends around 7pm on a Saturday night and was able to get seated right away without a reservation. However, we snagged the last..."
Martina Ruseva
"Everything we tried was so delicious! Prices are reasonable. The falafel was extraordinary and the babaganoush was also..."
"They food is great on point every time the white sauce and the hot sauce the best i highly recommend this..."
Shazim Ken Badrali
"The best fast food in Manhattan,, top notch!!
Better than chipotle hands..."
Kalisi Bejto
"Amazing food . Super quick service . Be easy on hot sauce . Very spicy..."
Abdul Qadir
"Great food. Great people. Great place. Great everything...."
Jan Picot Luna
"My new late night spot! Day light spot too!..."
Aqeel Wee-Ums
"My friends didn't wake me up when they decided to make a stop to have some 1/5 friends, but I bet the food was..."
Jimbo Alexander
"Awesome food and staff!!! Fast and efficient. Consistently good. You guys ARE..."
David Miller
"I've only been to that location 2x..and it got better both times...love it..."
Jasmine Williams
"The best gyro I have ever had! Clean store and friendly..."
Sharon Julian
"It was delicious, love the white sauce. I still have to go to the..."
Tomasz Kogut
"Fanatisk mat, snabbt billigt..."
Peter Gustavsson
"First time I tried The Halal Guys, couple years ago at midtown location from cart and was not a good experience. This time I probably came to the..."
Shukhrat Maks
"We always eat at halal guys in midtown. And its our first time to try here in upper west side. Kinda got surprised for the price and the portion of..."
carissaey
"Honestly like this more than the original cart location. You can sit down and eat properly, and portions are solid. My only complaint is that I wish..."
Shahrukh Khan
"Enjoyed it as much as I did in front of the food cart in midtown on a late night many years ago. Great portion, tender and flavorful chicken, crispy..."
Doraemon
"Always enjoy their platter. Staff was excellent gave me 2 free packets of white sauce which are usually not..."
DIY Life
"What can I say about Halal Guys that's not already known? Delicious food, always there when you need it. I will shout out to Marshall who was super..."
"Absolutely the best 5 star restaurant.
The guy at the cashier helped to make the right choice for my lunch. I ordered the female chicken liver with..."
lachlan lau
"What a great little spot deep inside Chelsea Market. The fresh handmade falafel in a pita was delicious. I wish I had requested more of the fresh..."
Paul M
"A very busy Mediterranean restaurant in the very busy Chelsea Market. The fish & chip sandwich is excellent but be prepared to wait in line to order..."
J P Lotzkar
"Great options. Iāve had the steak, lamb and rotisserie chicken and Iāve really enjoyed all of them. The warm pita and holds the juicy meats and..."
James
"Ok we really love this place, the food more than delicious and the service super top. We ate in the Chelsea market location, the decoration is nice..."
Ma Gabriela Quintero
"Went after a jazz show on Little Island on a Tuesday evening. Food was very tasty, fresh, a little messy to eat and delicious. I got the pita with..."
Janet Avallone
"Itās extremely crowded during lunch time in Chelsea Market. We were so lucky to get a table at Miznon for 3.
We shared Intimate Stew Plate and..."
Hsin Yi Wei
"Fantastic mediterranean cuisine place at the Chelsea market with warm and welcoming atmosphere. Have a great choice of veggie and meat dishes.
Their..."
Ostap Kirichenko
"The item I ordered was the signature folded cheese burger. In terms of overall score I'd say it was personally around a 3 based on the burger alone,..."
Khang Tran
"The quality of the rib eye pita was so damn good, had an actual party in my mouth! Was heaven. Highly recommend. My vegetarian friend had the..."
"This was easily the most iconic Turkish dining experience I've had in the city. The flavors are nostalgic, but the dishes are truly inventive. The..."
NurÅen ĆÄĆ¼tveren
"Finally, great Turkish Cuisine in New York! Do not miss this place, I promise you will definitely like it. Way better than the famous Mediterranean..."
Kenneth Sultan
"The culinary experience was nothing short of exceptional, but I must admit that the prices left me a bit taken aback. Our bill came to $600 for a..."
Ozge Cicek
"Expensive with small portions, but extremely flavorful and well executed dishes with traditional middle eastern flavors with some good spins. The..."
Christi Balaki
"Food was out of the space delicious!! Service was fast friendly. Atmosphere was warm elegant and blessed.. beautiful art work on the walls. Best..."
melike ayan
"Enjoyed the food, especially desserts were delicious. Wine was half of what you get everywhere else, and itās $20 per glass. See the picture, this..."
GĆ¼lhan
"Marked this restaurant several months ago from an article in Resy. I like the decorations, ambience and dynamic music. This is my first time dining..."
James L
"I recently visited Nar on a Sunday evening, and as a local guide, here's my take on the experience:
Nar boasts a fresh and cozy interior with..."
Sumeyye Syd
"If you're seeking an exceptional experience with remarkable hospitality and authentic Turkish cuisine, Nar is a must-visit.
Burcu, Erhan, and their..."
Dilek Sayedahmed
"Cute place and friendly staff. It was very lively and packed.
Food prices a bit on a higher side. Main courses priced in mid $30s donāt come with..."
"Since it was our first time, we had a lot of questions about the food. Our server was very warm and accommodating. He answered all our questions and..."
Jet Villarta
"Fantastic restaurant.
They have delicious Armenian/Lebanese food.
Highly professional staff.
You should definitely order Baklava, it is the best..."
Lusy S.
"I had dinner here with some friends as part of Restaurant Week, and I was not disappointed. The service was superb and the food was even better! The..."
Emanuel Remilus
"We are visiting from Manila, Philippines. Went to Almayass on a Sunday night with mom. It was actually our first time to eat Armenian food. First..."
erika pineda
"Finally an awesome Lebanese restaurant in NYC. The starters were so great we had to try them all and couldn't even order an entree, because we were..."
Eduardo Cereto Carvalho
"Delicious middle eastern food! The front of the house was very welcoming and helpful. The dessert is a must..."
Alina Ilie
"The people working here were super nice. They had to accommodate a large surprise party and did a great job. Everything they offered in their courses..."
Bri Atkinson
"Great experience. Excellent service with good selection of food. Hummus was awesome. Just the right amount of garlic! Every course was served..."
Deb Farris
"Excellent Mediterranean food restaurant. The cuisine is Lebanese-Armenian. You can come here as a vegetarian, but really the meat is incredible here...."
Hana Frluckaj
"This Mediterranean (Lebanese/Armenian) restaurant is a gem in New York City. Had gone here to celebrate a very special occasion. It was a memorable..."
Style N Craft Leathers Inc.
"Great atmosphere and service. Really delicious and truly authentic flavor Armenian and Lebanese foods. Reminds me so much of holiday and special..."
Greg Paul
"Their hummus soujuk is the best one Iāve tasted. The texture is just right with the perfect blend of sweetness and saltiness. The meat was also..."
Angel Baron
"Came with a larger party for brunch. Food was excellent. Service was good if slow (only one waiter for the restaurant). Disappointed, however, to see..."
Matt
"Beautiful decor and attentive, warm service complement delicious food. The best dishes are about simplicity and execution over novelty. Solid wine..."
Umesh Shankar
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Almayass is a top notch, family-friendly Mediterranean restaurant!
The service staff was very warm and accommodating,..."
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