Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Brooklyn

"The brunch at Miss Ada's is not to be missed. I had the pleasure of celebrating my husband's birthday on the patio, privately, with a small group of..."

Youssef Shehata

Islam Aly

Ahmed Naim

Anny Tavarez

Aiman Moustafa

Magy Botros

Batata Pita Bar

93/100 (1764 ratings)

"I am a regular and love the food and service. My definite..."

Kevin Lin

"If I had to dream up the perfect restaurant to come to my hood... Batata would be it! The menu has it all (from healthy to sinfully delicious) and..."

Lana Lily Cohen

"One of my favorite lunch places. Fresh, healthy, and..."

Philip Laughlin

"Great smoothies, delicious sweet potato fries, scrumptious Batata..."

Marion I. Lipshutz

"Last weekend my girlfriend and I traveled to NY for the opening of batata. It was worth the trip, the chef hit a home run with the falafel and the..."

Michael Sultan

"This place rules. Incredible, fresh and delicious...."

Mimi Stauber-Levy

"Delicious scrambled eggs in a kind of Israeli crepe (forgot the name) and warm milk flavored with molasses and cinnamon. The falafel was also the..."

Muriel Watt

"Love! the Sweet potato falafel is extraordinary. Great vegan..."

Michael Harren

"Ah MAY ZING Food! Everything we ordered was delicious. Can't wait to sample more from the entire menu. So thrilled you are in the 'hood...."

Ramit Kreitner

"Super excited Batata has joined our WT community. Amazing renovation, and more importantly - EXCELLENT food (and ambiance to boot)! These folks are..."

Dari Litchman

"Came here for a quick lunch on a Saturday afternoon. They had 2 tables available for outdoor dining. The place was shockingly empty for a Saturday..."

Anna May M Abris

"Easy and relaxing little place for a bite. Food is decent, although a bit bland to my taste but that might be personal..."

Sienna W

"Cute place with lots of healthy options. I believe they do also have vegetarian options. They do have a small section for outdoor seating on a nice..."

Chade Marshall

"Oh man, I just CRAVE this stuff when I'm in town visiting family. Truly elevated Mediterranean street food. I don't think anything is bad here -..."

Zachary Greene

"Israeli style food with a modern twist. Very friendly. Wholesome food. Owner's actually present. Street seating available. Sunny and open space...."

Josh Herzberg

"What a great little spot, we stopped in for brunch, I had the Schnitzel & Waffle Plate....OMG I am obsessed! Their Honey Chili Butter is..."

Orly R

"Love their bubble tea here! And very nice staff Def worth going..."

John Wilmar Vinuya

"I really like this restaurant. They have really good falafels and I never heard or tried sweet potato falafel until I saw this place. The chicken..."

Ant

Darna Falafel

93/100 (1393 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"LOVE LOVE LOVE this place!! Their skirt steak sandwich is delicious and keeps me coming back over and over again. Their Cobb salad is excellent as..."

Corey Dugan

"Great food at reasonable prices. Nice people working there. Chicken platter was great quailing with hummus and salad, even my son liked it and he can..."

Nick Nyhan

"I just wanted to take more recent menu pricing photos as the prices seem to have gone up in the past 7 months. THIS PLACE IS AN ABSOLUTE HIDDEN GEM!..."

quinn Engstrom

"Tiny place, EXCELLENT food. Don't miss the chicken kifta wrap, and the falafel is great, whether in a wrap or on a salad. They often let you try..."

David Pakman

"Good sandwich and hummus platter, the price is really fair. The pita bread was a bit hard, not fresh. The food took really long to come out, about 30..."

Javier Kohen

"Delicious and fair price! We were really happy with our order 😊 It’s a really small place, so I can imagine takeout is best when it gets busy..."

Bonnchichi Eiscreme

"Their wraps are great. I recommend the eggs benedict if you come for breakfast/brunch. The juices are good too and I recommend the hangover juice...."

Kristian Singh-Nergård

"This is a rare gem. I was almost turned off by the size of the place because I was looking for some place to sit down. The actual restaurant is small..."

Paul Lu

"Really great service! The guy behind the counter was so helpful and went above and beyond. Prices are extremely reasonable, small space inside to..."

Jasmin Sanchez

"Skirt steak sandwich is always cooked very fresh, meat is high quality and done right. Don’t even get me started on the fries…they are the best..."

Alex Fenstermacher

Damascus Bread & Pastry Shop

"A small shop with a surprisingly large selection of Middle Eastern specialties. Delicious baked items. Dates, spices, cheeses and..."

Daniel Donnelly

"If you are ever in Brooklyn Heights, a visit to this place is definitely a must. Their chicken pie is amazing, and their cheese kanafe is great for..."

Anson Zheng

"I always struggle to find pies like my family made growing up. After finding Damascus Bread & Pastry shop, I won’t anymore. The pies are incredible..."

Jonathan Lerner

"Must visit! Beautiful and unique selection of baked goods. Fair prices, fresh ingredients and always friendly customer..."

Gabriella Mazzucco

"One of my favorite of all time places in Cobble Hill. I have been going for many years, the food is delicious (The lentil soup and Hummus and the..."

Lisa Patti

"This is a Syrian Arab shop that I went to this January before Covid. It is a place where you can buy a variety of Arab foods such as Lebanese bread,..."

Pam Ko Fit Foodie

"More of a little market, I enjoyed the take out snacks I ordered. The stuffed grape leaves are delicious. The employees are very friendly, and the..."

Raj Vinjamuri

"Cute little halal Syrian deli. We were passing by the neighborhood and I'm glad we stopped by to check the store. We bought several of their meat and..."

Said Ertekin

"Excellent pastries and prepped food. Go for the spinach pie, okra, pistachio baklava, and stuffed grape leaves. I wish I got two of..."

Morganne Barrett

"Meat pies are phenomenal here and this is the only place I get it from since I was 8 years old and I'm 29 now. Top notch...."

J honest

"This place is fabulous and fresh! We picked up a tray of baked kibbeh, hummus and muhamara from the refrigerator to take home for lunch. This was..."

Samiha Carmen Makawi

"I love a good deli. And this is one of the better ones! Delicious pies, and amazing sides. I can see this being a staple for my lazy days. I've lived..."

m v 25

"I go here about once a week for pita, hummus, olives, and other goodies. Great food at great..."

Henry Camp

"The Best place to eat Arabic sweet I love..."

Tariq Saif Ur Rehman

"I discovered their homemade tahini bread and now I buy it every..."

Mallory Herb

"Fantastic array of items including great hummus and a range of other dips, sauces and sides. I think they have a much larger selection than their..."

Scott Hall

"This is my favorite place for middle eastern treats. My go-to favorites are the meat pies and spinach pies I’ve been eating since since I was a..."

Farah Maloof

Shawarma Mediterranean Grill Steakhouse

"I wanted to try something different from what I usually order out for delivery. This hit the spot. Stuffed grape leaves were nice and fresh. The beet..."

Trevor Bonner

"The best falafel I've eaten in this neighborhood. They no longer have indoor seating, so it's kinda awful to dine outside while it's so cold out. I'd..."

Harika Komandoor Ranganathan

"Excellent food and great customer service. Fresh ingredients and with nice flavor. My only complaint is that they are now only open at 4 PM and not..."

Alex Leybengrub

"The most wonderful experience today. I showed up with my hungry visiting family and although they were still 30 min from opening, the owner and chef..."

Arielle E Lubin

"Ordered some chicken skewers for pickup and the food was fantastic. I can't remember the last time I had such big white meat skewers that weren't..."

Jasmine Feng

"Beyond thankful this place it right around the corner! You can order anything of there menu! It’s all delicious! They have a family style option. I..."

Walter Wilkerson

"A whole red snapper is more than enough to share between two, and it's delicious, and there are many options for flavors, and I very much want to go..."

Andrew Chen

"We ordered lunch for pickup yesterday and it was super delicious, presented beautifully and the portions were quite generous. The falafel and the..."

Alexandra Dékány

"Kulushkat earns a proud 5 stars from this Middle Eastern girl!! Tastes like my family’s food. Very homey and comforting. Staff is so sweet..."

Valory Myers

"We loved our meal! All 5 of us— 3 kids and 2 adults! Food for the whole family! The incredibly friendly and accommodating staff made sure to talk..."

Mark Jackson

"I can't say much about the atmosphere since I've never been in person but I've ordered delivery from here more than 5 times and it's always really..."

Aaron

"I had a great experience here on a nice Sunday afternoon post-run. Wait staff was really helpful with menu suggestions and further detailing any..."

Kenneth Liu

"The food here is delicious. We had a lentil soup and falafel pitta bread, and while we were waiting for it to arrive they brought over a little plate..."

Stéphanie Thomson

"Petit Mediterranean kind of kosher restaurant. The food was delicious, service on good. Not a 100% Mediterranean i.e no seafood including no..."

Kel Ar

"My first time ordering at Kulushkat, I ordered Eggplant pita and burrekas,The food was so good! Delivery came very fast! I absolutely order..."

Hiko

"Tasty, great staff and high quality ingredients! Highly..."

Yarin Cohen

"Hummus is to die for! So creamy and flavorful! Highly recommend. Eggplant is also very flavorful served..."

LeeAnne Conway

"For takeout or dining in, this place is spot on. No frills, just good food, fresh and impressive with simple flavors, and lovely..."

Sarah Williams

Vish Hummus Brooklyn

Cafe Mogador Williamsburg

92/100 (3627 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Solid brunch spot in Williamsburg. Do expect a wait, but know that it’ll be worth it once you get seated. The brunch menu is lengthy and you really..."

Maria

"The food, the service, the ambiance - all excellent! Their flafel and hummus is one of the best ones I've had. Decent cocktail selection, their..."

Ritu S

"We made a reservation for 5:30 on a Friday and I’m glad we did. By 6 PM the place was packed. The restaurant was dim lit with cozy vibes. We got..."

Elizabeth T.

"Been coming here for a decade, never ever does it disappoint. Incredible tasty food, lots of spice if you like, friendly staff, lively atmosphere and..."

StewartGerard

"One of my old time favorites. Food is always on point and the atmosphere is relaxed and cozy. Perfect for a date night, family dinner, meet up with..."

yuliya keller

"The atmosphere is truly amazing! There are traditional dishes special to Morocco, but I can say that the same time, menu is so close to middle east..."

Ekin Alp

"Cafe Mogador is a small, cozy haven tucked away in the heart of the city, and my recent experience left me thoroughly impressed. While the service..."

Ozge Cicek

"Its busy throughout the day so I recommend making a reservation beforehand. We had such a good time here. The food was amazing and well-seasoned. My..."

Patricia Thai

"Such an Awesome restaurant in every way! We has the Couscous with Chicken (Big LIKE) and the Greek Salad that was absolutely delicious! The waiter..."

Shany Dagan

"Arrived around 6pm with no booking and we were offered a table outside or at the bar, where we could eat or we could get a drink and wait for a table..."

Kalliana Kong

Ayat - Bayridge

91/100 (1633 ratings)

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Mustard Panini Bar

91/100 (420 ratings)

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Middle Eastern

Istanbul Park Restaurant

91/100 (7351 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Clearly home made food, good portions (sharable) and absolutely flavorful, great staff and did I say delicious? Have stopped in multiple times for..."

A Ponce

"Had a wonderful experience here last weekend with our group of 4. The restaurant itself is cozy, and the staff is really friendly. They’re..."

Clarissa Marie

"The best Mediterranean food I have ever eaten. I love it! The gyro platter was very good. Awesome hummus the rice was amazing and the Turkish coffee..."

Joseph Faiella

"This place is one of my favourite Turkish Restaurants in Brooklyn. The owner and staff are so kind, helpful. Foods are so delicious, just like..."

Nazmi Akg

"I ordered take out here while at work. From order to pickup 15 minutes total! Very fast and everything was fresh! Ordered the Lamb shish kabob and..."

Rich H

"My boyfriend and I ordered through Seamless, don't know what the issue was, but they were pretty late with our order. Other than, I would have given..."

Jacqueline G

"Chewy & scrumptious, the Minti is always my fave & guests’ fave! Feeling blessed & grateful for having fresh delish mezze & Turkish delicacies..."

Marzouki

"Great Turkish Restaurant in Brooklyn, Their Presentation and service is fantastic. Prices are reasonable for the quality. And the Candle Flame is..."

Rubayet Karim

"I love the experience honestly the music is mellow and calming. Really pretty and traditional atmosphere. The food was amazing order the mixed grill!..."

Jay Ali

"Easily the best Mediterranean food I’ve had in a while! Portions were great, service was fast and the flavor was..."

Van Shea Sedita

"Welcome plate olive and olive oil with home made fresh bread Perfect mach. Soup are delicious as starters. &..."

Akut Akut

"First time in this little restaurant in Brooklyn. Their kofta was great! Also, their bread was..."

Juan Bustamante

"Fabulous food!! This place did not disappoint and would highly recommend. The service was great and very attentive. Will definitely be back! 10/10..."

Stephanie Canon

"Nice environment. Authentic test. Price is..."

Deloar Rokib

Zizi Limona

Mazzat

Wheelchair Accessible

"Beautiful restaurant and top-tier service! Our server was incredibly welcoming and made our dining experience very comfortable. I've never had..."

Sarah Huynh

"I have had dinner here many times with friends. It never disappoints. The staff is very friendly. Jay is usually our waiter and always has great..."

Carol Oneill

"I had a wonderful meal here. The bar staff was incredibly nice, service was prompt and the food was delicious. I highly recommend the lamb it was..."

Kendall

"Friendly service., great food (hummus is perfect)!!! a lot of vegetarian options highly..."

Hugo Serrano

"We randomly picked this place for dinner on our way to a concert, and it turned out to be a great place! Cozy romantic atmosphere, great service,..."

Olga Kovalenko

"If I was on death row, I would want to eat food from Mazzat as my last meal. Go here! Try one of the specials! Have a date night! Talk to Jay the..."

Sunah Lee

"Our family had a wonderful meal here. We loved the food. Danny the owner’s son made us feel so welcome. Best falafel I’ve ever eaten. Really..."

KCallahanH

"Classic New York dining experience. Happened upon this place on the way back from the Jalopy theater and was pleasantly surprised. Falafel was..."

Derek Tutschulte

"Fun but basic. It's notorious food but no edge. Come here if you're hungry and wanna have a chill hang. My wify was happier after she ate ( but..."

Rotem Sivan

"This is a local spot on the Columbia’s waterfront that is a hidden gem! jimmy, the owner, is fantastic… he is there to help you for any..."

Madeley Rodriguez

"Run don't walk to this beautiful little find in Brooklyn. The food was fabulous, fresh and executed perfectly. Jay the host was friendly and..."

simon moyal

"Lovely atmosphere, good service and a delicious meal. We had lunch for 6 with no delays. We shared 3 appetizers but each had a separate..."

Juanita C.

"This is a special place from the first moment you enter the restaurant, greeted by lovely people who really care that you enjoy your time here and..."

Laurie Arbeiter

"Tender and juicy chicken. Wonderful serving sizes. I had some for leftovers and 2 days later it was still delicious. This is new go to spot for..."

S Smith

"Awesome place, very smooth atmosphere, in a quite and classic neighborhood. Food is great, Mediterranean kitchen with a mix of Greek and Turkish..."

Yan Milner

"The steak and kebobs were perfectly cooked and very tender. The atmosphere is amazing and cozy. The homemade kunafa we had for dessert was delicious-..."

Mary Ann Ortiz

"Very tasty food in lovely environment and excellent service! Made my whole family happy including my children and grand..."

Joy Wood

"I stumbled upon Mazzat when I was out exploring Red Hook. Stumbled up and it looked good so I gave it a try. I was really impressed with the entire..."

Trent Monges

"Mazzat is very nice place to relax, have a cocktail, and have a really good quality meal. On this particular occasion in early May, we had a hummus..."

Don Blake

Istanbulbay Bayridge

90/100 (2561 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"The food was delicious. The Staff were friendly. Actually, I visited this place two times, and both were fine. The place is also clean. I recommend..."

Mohamed Abdelsalam

"We have dined at this restaurant a few times. The food and service are consistently good every time. The sauté spinach is my all time favorite, so..."

H H

"The food is absolutely delicious. Authentic Turkish food served in an upbeat family oriented restaurant. We had the lamb dish which was fresh and..."

George Espinal

"Great neighborhood restaurant. No wonder why they have good reviews. Appetizer bread is so entertaining and delicious. Each foods were also great. I..."

Gene Kim

"The dishes were delicious and authentic. Khamus is the best. Staff is friendly too but it is pricey.. The environment is very welcoming and the..."

Edward Park

"The staff here were very nice and attentive. Service was quick and courteous. Now lets talk food....oh my goodness amazing. We had the lamb and..."

Izzy B (Izzy)

"Delicious food, fast and friendly service, right prices. We couldn’t think of taking pictures. We were thinking to ask the recipe of the lentil..."

Z C

"Been to this place several times the last few months. The food is always fresh and delicious. Great Turkish style Mediterranean ..."

psc69nyc

"Excellent food. Extremely tasty. Wonderful portions. Reasonably priced. Great attentive, but not intrusive staff. Pleasant..."

Michael Greber

"the service is great! food is delicious, and stuffed mussels are also..."

polina krasnovska

"The appetizer mixed plate was one of the highlights of this meal. The bread that came was great. The lamb Adana and lamb shish kebab combo was so..."

Vivian Lam

"Great food with great friends. I am blown away with the quality of the food. The flavors are exceptional, portions are big, service was excellent and..."

Armin & Luchi

"Incredible food. Took some homesick Turkish friends here who said this place reminded them of being in Istanbul. Everything is great but the bread is..."

Adam Kreƅs

"Part of same restaurant like the one by Bay Parkway by 86st but now by Bay Ridge. Still on point, doesn't miss a beat. Smaller location but still big..."

R PAZ

"TURKEY 🇹🇷 Eat the World NYC review: On a chilly Friday night two and a half years into its life, Istanbul Bay was buzzing as hungry patrons..."

Jared Cohee

"We got there during a night where everything was booked due to holiday and if you didn't have reservations you probably had to wait at least a hour,..."

shakira s

Miriam

89/100 (3418 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Incredible gem in park slope, took my partner on a date here yesterday. We had never had Israeli food and everything blew us away. The wrapped..."

Brandon Tyler Centeno

"I think the pictures speak for themselves here. We came for brunch and this place hit the spot so nicely. Big portions, tasty, cooked perfectly. We..."

Bianca Ritorto

"Great vegetarian options, everything we had was delicious. We arrived around noon on a Saturday and had to wait ~30 mins for a table (no res, line is..."

Yanisa Kham

"Excellent brunch spot! Gets very busy very easily, right space inside. Food was delicious and came in big..."

Samiha Rahman

"I had an incredible brunch experience at Miriam.The Norwegian eggs I ordered were simply exquisite, and the side of blueberry pancakes was a..."

I D

"Overall rating: 4.7 I know this is a brunch spot, but when I went I was indifferent. When my friend suggested we go for dinner, I was a bit hesitant..."

Olivia N

"Miriam is a great brunch spot! You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, all of the options are great. I recommend the potato pancakes with..."

Elizabeth Tam

"Enjoyed a great dinner here, lots of appetizers and dinners to choose from, all with a Mediterranean flare. We shared appetizers, a lot of them,..."

Leon S. Sarkisian

"Found this place on google maps. They have a great brunch menu! It’s a little expensive, but maybe for NY standards it’s fair. There are a bunch..."

Manya Wadhwa

"Great Israeli food spot in Park Slope. Homey, good vibe, pleasant spot. Food was on..."

Alex Kark

"Always a stellar time at Miriam! I’m someone who loves trying out new restaurants but when we have to decide quickly on a nice place for brunch or..."

L Brock

"We enjoyed the food! I recommend to get the Mediterranean Crispy Dough with a side of labneh. My husband had the Grilled Halloumi Cheese & Artichoke..."

Mariani Kino

"We have been to Miriam more than a couple of times, mostly for brunch. This location never lets you down and delights you with its consistency. We..."

Utsavi Jani

"Absolutely delicious, with borekas to die for. You are obligated to get them. The digs are fairly unpretentious and you can’t get reservations (not..."

Noah

"Fantastic brunch spot! FOOD: The pita, cheese, eggs, everything tasted fresh and flavorful. I love that the food is vegetarian-friendly. SERVICE:..."

E. A.

"Wow... great brunch spot. Had been meaning to try after going to the other branches in the city but this one takes the cake. Great portions, great..."

Drew Davis

"My hubby and I really enjoyed our brunch at Miriam’s today! A shout out to Lily who was so friendly and welcoming and made our first experience a..."

Jules

"This is one of the most popular spots in 5th Ave with an average 30min wait for a seat for brunch on weekends - worth the wait! Food is always great..."

KC N

12 Chairs Cafe

89/100 (2205 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"Had the greek salad with schnitzel. Was amazing. Highly..."

Leonie Fauser Gieskes

"I have eaten here twice. What I appreciate most about the food is the freshness and the feeling that I am eating home cooked food. Love it and will..."

Donna Mainardi Singer

"Delicious food, and great staff & service! Almost in love 😜. Great ambiance. Guacamole is fantastic. Definitely come..."

Patrick Fransen

"Great energy, buzzing on a Sunday afternoon with great coffee, tasty sweets (cheese cake and apple pie). We sat at the outdoor bar/bench and received..."

Belinda Carey

"Delicious fresh food, and great staff & service! The cocktails are also very delicious, and I love trying the specials of the..."

Rachel Zee

Bob Lucas

"Fabulous falafels that go well with the Israeli salad, hummus & fresh mint lemonade..."

Munira Mangalji Rupari Chokri

"My absolute favorite brunch stop in NYC. Also perfect for lunch/dinner any day of the..."

Yarden Stark

"Awesome food!! Been there numerous times and never..."

Rajiv Raja Rudra

"Party in ma mouth !!!! Best juchnun u could have in..."

Ami Grady

"Amazing food, and customer service. Sever was very patient and..."

Darrick Ward Jr.

"We did take out and we're close by. So the food arrived fresh. And it was amazing. The lamb burger was juicy and had great spices and flavor. Hummus,..."

Dan Barzel

"Exceptionally tasty dishes, we got the ‘four small plates’ and each portion was divine! The pita is so soft and delish. Great value for money,..."

Thomas Enevoldsen

"We had made reservation for a table for four on a Saturday night, and this place was absolutely packed. We got our table after waiting for 5-7..."

Ameya Bhakay

"At 12 Chairs Cafe in Brooklyn, you'll discover a cozy gem offering delightful Middle Eastern cuisine. The warm ambiance is perfect for gathering with..."

Julia

"Went to 12 Chairs Cafe for brunch and loved it! Great selection of traditional brunch items as well as more traditional Israeli dishes. The scene..."

Scott Gabrielle

"Have been to the city one but this seems to be bigger and better space wise . Food is getting pricier day by day and I don’t justify the 20 percent..."

DK

"Amazing place for shared plates! Everything was delicious. Lamb burger is incredible. For the small plates, the tahini & falafel, beet salad, tabouli..."

Julia Balducci

"I did not rate atmosphere bc I have only ordered delivery from them. The smoked salmon sandwich is perfect for those who do not like a ton of cream..."

Angeles C

"The French toast was the best hands down and served with a omelette was a fresh salad with cucumbers and tomatoes was Delicious. Their style..."

R

"The atmosphere and food was amazing in here. The staff weren't the friendliest but it was quite busy so I think that might have contributed to it. Id..."

Gabriella Tallafus

Mister Falafel

89/100 (1105 ratings)

"My son made me eat here years ago because he knows I like ( a stuffed pita) falafel...... I hookah on this place now..... I drive in from L.I. ..."

Brooklyn Monahan's

"It's the best falafel sand which ever. I tried so many places and nothing compares to Mr.falafel NY. I don't have to search anymore. This is my new..."

William Maneggio

"Everything I ever ate at Mr. Falafel, taste fresh. Any meal I've tried, was great...I eat there 2-3 times a week. Sometimes I have it delivered and..."

Kimberly Wright Bauer

"Amazing falafel and the staff is always so..."

Alex Vaynrokh

"The best gyro in..."

Fares Sakr

Dar 525

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Really wanted a burger. The Dar Burger delivered. Ok so I walk by this place all the time and from the outside it simply never seemed appealing as..."

Estrella Munoz (iG Estrella_302)

"Our experience having dinner here was great. Price was reasonable, the portion was huge, and the staff were kind and friendly. Although there are..."

Julia Hsia

"Delicious food with a fun atmosphere. Staff were all extremely friendly! Great customer service. Highly..."

Jay G

"Cozy middle eastern eatery. Great spot for a quiet dining..."

Adithya Raghuraman

"One of the nicest meals I’ve had in the past couple years. The ambiance is perfect, the decor is gorgeous, the people who run it are so lovely, and..."

Jordan Noël Hawkes

"Great restaurant with a Mediterranean vibe. Dimmly lit, cozy. With Turkish lanterns. Great to chill with friends. There's a bar. Staff are very..."

Gary B.

"My favorite place in greenpoint!! I always get the falafel and beet bowl & a kafta kebab. Their mezze plates are all to die for, all dishes are..."

Rocco Cuccurullo

"Looking for a quiet Saturday dinner with some great flavor.. Dar 525! Wanted something different for dinner and stumbled on this place through my..."

Nicolette Rowland

"Went here after Italy beat England in Euro 2020 finals and it was 5 adults and our 22 month old. At around 6:30 pm the place was relatively busy and..."

Ameya Bhakay

"This was a treat! Lentil soup was delicious. The lamb "egg rolls" were tasty. The lamb meatball and rice bowl was excellent. We asked for the recipe..."

Craig T

Chick P

89/100 (1384 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"I found out about this spot through a friend who eats here religiously. I'll start off by saying that I've never been a fan of falafel. I always..."

Tash P

"AMAZING! So affordable and the staff were so nice. The portions are huge and it was some of the best vegan falafel I had ever had. So many flavours..."

Savannah Greene

"Deluxe sandwich comes with three kinds of falafels: classic, spicy red pepper and spinach & mushroom. I like all of them! The pita bread is also..."

Doraemon

"It's a quint spot with some seeting--one table that could seat four people and a wooden bar by the window with tall stools that could hold 5-6..."

Lori Younge

"Good little falafel place. Fresh & flavorful food. Got the spicy falafel sandwich. Good blend of spices but not much heat. Included cuumber salad &..."

Gary M

"Very delicious - the food is solid, price is amazing, couldn't wish for more. Had sabich sandwich and a platter that sounded..."

June Choi

"Tried the vegan OMG platter (onions, mushrooms, green pepper- 5 star name). Tasty but was expecting a bit more food. There could have been a lot..."

Nick Tustin

Sofreh

89/100 (1365 ratings)

"This wasn't just a meal. It was a whole adventure through one of the most incredible dining experiences I have had this year. I have dined at some..."

Christopher Brock

"By far, one of the top restaurants that I’ve had in 2023. This was on my list for a while and I wish I came sooner. Everything about Sofreh is..."

Andrew Dabydeen

"It is an exclusive sort of place and I believe one has to make reservations almost a month in advance. It is costly although the cocktails are priced..."

Sunil Agarwal

"It's really hard to get a reservation with short notice so we walked in and had dinner at the bar. I really enjoyed everything we had. I could have..."

Gina Lepore

"I get upset that this restaurant does not have a Michelin star. It’s the best restaurant on Flatbush and in prospect heights. It brings Persian..."

Alexandra Swan

"Been meaning to come here for years, and it lived up to the hype when we went for my birthday. Everything we had (sweet and sour meatball, roasted..."

Brooke Dexter

"This whole experience was delightful. We just tried two of the cocktails. I ordered the Bahar Bitter, a perfect combination of taste and..."

Roberto Linares

"Excellent Persian food. Just exquisite from start to finish. I am pescatarian but has no problem whatsoever finding many appropriate dishes to order...."

Andrew Andrea Visconti

"Excellent and delicious! NYC is full of restaurants and so it’s hard to offer new dining experiences, Sofreh manages to do so with elegance and..."

Tom Gubernat

"Recently had dinner here and had an excellent time. Service, food, and drinks were all great. Every dish we ordered had tremendous flavor. Some of..."

Steve Berger

"From the moment the doors were opened by Mr.Amir Alikhani and he greeted us with his warm smile and kind, welcoming words, we knew we were in for a..."

Farnaz Zareinejad

"Was happy to finally snag a spot at Sofreh! It was delicious and they had a bomb martini. My favorites were the butternut squash strained yogurt,..."

Emily Yu

"Fantastic dinner at Sofreh. I brought my boyfriend here for his birthday. They have an indoor/outdoor vibe, and the interior is simple but sleek. We..."

Terry Li

"A very nice experience here. The staff were friendly and the dishes were all quite good. The owner came over to us to make sure we were enjoying the..."

Edwin Rosemond

"An interesting twist on Persian cuisine. Everything tasted good. The flavors are different from the original Persian dishes. The eggplant and whey..."

Pantea Karimi

"A must!! From the food to the ambiance, this place did not disappoint. Everything on the menu sounded great, it was hard to narrow down what to get...."

Aja Brandman

Levantine

89/100 (1605 ratings)

"Catering: Wow! We ordered their catering for the first time and couldn't be happier with our decision. We had friends over for Hanukkah dinner and..."

Tal Richtman

"Can’t say enough good things about this place! I lived in Israel and this is the real deal! They do incredible classics as well as new spins on the..."

Jonathan Adler

"Such an incredible lunch! The staff was so friendly and helpful and the food most certainly delivered. We walked in here on a whim and will..."

Allison Phillips

"Amazing food Great for vegan people and for meat lovers as one with perfect dishes not too big not too small - I recommend the couscous and the Vegan..."

Maor Cohen - Pickspace CEO

"Brunch was incredible- the food was very fresh and really tasty. We eat regularly at Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants, and this one..."

Danny

"AMAZING. absolutely delicious food (especially the salmon!), including vegetarian options. dishes were filling, flavorful, and unique. staff was so..."

L G

"Wow! Levantine in Brooklyn truly impressed with its exceptional Mediterranean cuisine. The food was delicious, the atmosphere had a pleasant vibe,..."

Talya Dayan

"Hummus is obviously amazing. The quinoa bowl salad is a bit too salty, but otherwise good. There are so many good choices on the menu, I’d love to..."

Kai Liana (makairatide)

"Everything was fantastic! Especial thanks to Mauricio for taking care of us! The food and service were fantastic! I highly recommend this..."

Andrea Suarez

"I've been meaning to come here for awhile and let me tell you it was worth the wait. I had the Moroccan Cigars which was accompanied by Tahini and..."

Vivianne Barretto

Tava Turkish And Mediterranean

88/100 (2072 ratings)

Kaan Dagli

"My go to Mediterranean spot in Park Slope. A big fan of their pides (recommend lamb version). The platters are also nice, with good quantity of food...."

Allen

"Great Turkish place with large portions of food (one order can easily feed two). Had leftovers for days. Had ample wait staff to take care of large..."

janice

"Absolutely delicious food, graciously served. So many amazing choices. 6 of us had completely different dishes. Every one of them fabulous. I highly..."

Renee Socci

"BEST TURKISH FOOD IN BROOKLYN!!! I ordered the lamb manti as well as the baklava and it was to die for!! 😍 I am still dreaming about how delicious..."

Sydney C

"Excellent place for brunch. What it makes it unique is that is cozy with excellent customer..."

Lupi Nicholls

"A cute little lunch spot on the 5th Ave stripe. The restaurant was pretty empty but understandable considering it was about 3pm on a weekday. We..."

Thomas Cromer

"The food here is DELICIOUS. The chicken dishes are particularly good, and the are a must..."

Anna Johnson

"Lunch specials are a great deal. Super filling portion and comes with a basket of warm bread. Recommend the lamb adana and chicken..."

L Wong

"the falafel wrap is SO good and so big! the wrap itself is really soft and slightly chewy, in a good way. everything tastes homemade—not salty or..."

d

"Really loved this restaurant. Food, service and atmosphere was great. Maya was awesome! Couldn’t of asked for better. Loved sharing the..."

dkwvtony

"Everything and I mean EVERYTHING was delicious. I found this place on Yelp and had the best late lunch. Their lunch special was incredibly affordable..."

Alisha Freeman

"Wow, wow, and wow again to Tavash Turkish Meditteranean Restaurant. Your food and service are nothing short of amazing! My friend and I arrived to an..."

Chandra Jennings

"Loved this placed. Didn’t seem to matter what you order, the dish came out perfectly cooked and seasoned. The ezme might have been my favorite..."

DJ. Sammy.D

"I absolutely love all Mediterranean food, and have eaten in some of the finest restaurants around, this place is in a league of its own! The food,..."

Laurie Quinn

"Great food here, came on a nice quiet Saturday afternoon. Shepherds salad is amazing and I couldn't stop eating it. Service was a little slow, so by..."

Katherine Lam

"Fig and Olive Tree in Bay Ridge is the best Middle Eastern restaurant in NYC. I am always warmly greeted by the staff and owner, and I always feel..."

Torkom Movsesiyan

"Absolutely amazing Middle Eastern food. It took a while to come to the table, but that's because the food is cooked fresh on the grill (which you..."

Nikki Elizabeth

"MY YELP REVIEW: How do I love thee, Fig & Olive Tree? Let me count the ways: 1. The atmosphere is warm, intimate, and informal. It feels like..."

Sophia Jill

"Delicious food. Haven't had egyptian breakfast (fool. Falafel. Mosakaa and feteer egg with pastrami ) � like that since i was in egypt. . The..."

Islam Bekhet

"We were wondering about looking for somewhere to eat that could accommodate my vegan mother. First off, the food was fresh. My mother was humming..."

Hellen Iacovou

"Fantastic authentic Egyptian/Morocoan/Lebanese food. Family owned husband and wife are very down earth, treat every dish they prepare seemingly like..."

Elias Sukkarieh

"Love this place and eat here frequently. Has delicious, quality Middle Eastern food at a good price as well as a very friendly..."

Nate Dolo

"Very delicious food made with care and served with attention to the customer wishes in a family warm atmosphere. Both food and service were..."

Ghada Hassan

"My favorite thing about f & o are the theee sisters that run it! It’s also a great family friendly place to take the kids and always clean and..."

Nicole Macotsis Hefny

"Yummy food and super sweet owners. Nice to have this place right around the..."

Hannah Malone

"The best food , eastern hospitality, lovely atmosphere, great people , who are my good friends now. Always pleasure to see smiling faces of beautiful..."

Tamara Sanilevich

"Food is very authentic, you would feel like you eat at a place in old Cairo. Service is excellent, staff is very friendly and..."

Mohamed Abdelrahman

"very friendly staff, food is delicious will go back..."

Peter Gabriel

"Very nice place, friendly atmosphere, clean and delicious food, lovely staff. Thanks madam Nadia and Hoda we really feel home! Ahmed &..."

Ahmed Nady

"Beautiful cozy resturant the atmosphere very comfortable , clean,the staff very friendly , I had the best dinner with my father last night , lamb..."

Shams Elhosene

"Just came here for first time...everything looked amazing. The falafel is..."

Margaret Kiefer

"I had lunch with my husband here on Friday we tried Moroccan couscous as the special with seven roots vegetables was amazing delicious my husband had..."

Shams Elhosene

"Absolutely amazing Middle Eastern food. It took a while to come to the table, but that's because the food is cooked fresh on the grill (which you..."

Nikki Brown

"The food is authentic and delicious and the owners are friendly and kind. We ordered the Moroccan tea with mint to warm up when we first arrived. It..."

Lauren Cretella

"The tangines we had were great. Atmosphere isn't a big player here, it's like a strip mall diamond in the rough. Great service, and really tasty..."

Lauren Roynestad

"Food is excellent but their service can be..."

namita simha

"Absolutely wonderful place with the most warm and friendly atmosphere! I'm so happy to have found this place. I attended women's night party here and..."

Mariyah Dances

"Nice place for Middle Eastern food that does not appear like a fast food restaurant. I tried the hummus and other dips. Definitely better then the..."

Lifedoc

"This is a great little restaurant in my neighborhood of Bay Ridge. I've ordered take out and eaten inside several times and each time the food is..."

Deirdre Hughes

"Soup, hummus and tagines are the best in the 'hood. Service is great: friendly, helpful and warming. A definite repeat visit (or multiple..."

Timm Thies

"Great food and reasonable prices! I tried the fish fillet tagine and it was the best! The manager is a gentleman and a very pleasant man to talk..."

nancy wong

"The food was excellent! Falafel was perfect not dry and very flavorful. The lamb liver was amazing! Super friendly..."

S “NYPuma” M

"As authentic as it gets. The best Mediterranean cuisine in the area. When you order make sure you order THE moroccan sweet tea with mint as..."

Moe Ben

"Great service and even better food. I suggest to any one in the area to try their chicken or beef sandwich. Truly an underrated restaurant that has..."

Hebah Sahibzada

"What a great place! Delicious Egyptian/Moroccan dishes with a warm, kind, and very accommodating staff. Our new "go-to"..."

Daniel Feld

"Finally tried it. Really legit, authentic spot for middle eastern. Try the clay pot..."

Eugene Strupinsky

"If i could charge more than 5 stars i will do it. I love the professionalisme of the management the delicious foods and generosity of Chef Said. I..."

Jamil

"I love the food at this place. I’m currently eating the special cous cous dish and it’s so good that I had to..."

Caitlyn McLaughlin

Oasis

88/100 (1415 ratings)

"Got a delicious falafel sandwich here! All the toppings were incredibly fresh and it was only $5.50. Great spot for a quick bite when you're in the..."

Mariah Mckenzie

"great place, the staff is very nice and communicative, don't be afraid to ask - they give good advice!!! the place is small, but it gives the..."

tomasz j

"I work in the neighborhood and eat here everyday. I love this place so much. I am vegan and a side of GOOD falafel is only $1.50 !! A deal you..."

MELANIE COTTONE

"The Shawarma sandwich is so so tasty, it is juicy and fresh. The sauce that used called Thomia is another story, when I got this huge sandwich with..."

Maha Abbas

"Amazing food and huge portions. The best Middle Eastern spot in the neighborhood. I ordered tabbouleh salad, falafel, and the famous chicken..."

Jefferson Meneses

"Ok let’s face it, eating out in NYC can get super expensive. That’s when this place comes in. I am vegan and not a huge fan of eating at carnist..."

Dzina

"Best Falafel in the World! Perfection. First off the falafel balls themselves are perfectly spiced. When they’re smashed into the pita you get..."

Brock Goodman

"Was craving for Middle Eastern food and this place did not disappoint! We had the chicken and the shawarma platter. It was all so good, the people..."

Enzo Belen

"I was looking for a kebab or shawarma spot and hit the jackpot. No frills on the inside. All taste and flavor. Got the mixed grill platter to taste..."

Robin Mehera

"Super cheap & delicious & huge portions. Highly recommend the plate of mixed meat, they laid on the white sauce..."

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