Mediterranean cuisine: the best places to taste it in New York City

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Charles Yu

"One of the best restaurant experiences I have ever had. Every dish was unique and packed with flavour and were affordable for a Michelin star..."

Sasha Kosmajac

"Very delicious tapa place. We ordered 9 course for 4 people, and we finished everything! My favorites are the clams and pork belly. The wine pairing..."

Jing Shu

"Excellent food, well-deserving of those Michelin stars! Just high quality Spanish tapas with good ingredients in a pretty laid back environment. The..."

Yiyi Zhang

"Casa Mono was an amazing experience. Have been to many tapas restaurants in NYC and Chicago and this one definitely takes the cake. High quality..."

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Ilili Restaurant Nyc

84/100 (14821 ratings)

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"By far one of the best restaurant experiences that I’ve 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. didn’t realize they had a lunch and brunch menu and the lunch menu isn’t..."

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..."

Edward M

Telio

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Little Rascal

84/100 (1128 ratings)

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Turkuaz Fine Turkish Cuisine

84/100 (1025 ratings)

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Symposium Greek Restaurant

"Split the Small Symposium lunch special. It was incredible. The flavors are fresh and varied and there is no hint of bitterness I sometimes find in..."

Totalrunman

"HarlemCondoLife likes Symposium.. Excellent food...the one and only in Harlem. Read our review at..."

HarlemCondoLife

Hummus And Pita Co

84/100 (4018 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"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..."

Lindsey Hughes

"Loved the vegan shawarma! Nice dining spot..."

Phil Dejean

Berber Street Food

Jack's Wife Freda

84/100 (1019 ratings)

"I ordered the peri peri chicken and loved it! It’s a great portion with lotsa diced veges underneath. The chicken is hella flavorful ~ could be a..."

Shahir Shukor

"Really cute terrace! If you are looking for a good outside eatery during pandemic times, Jack's Wife Freda is a good option. The menu is small but..."

Chloe Benas

"Favorite brunch place - staff was very nice, food came out way faster than the west village location. Outdoor seating was very well thought out...."

Tiffany Lieu

"Amazing spot! the ambiance is really nice! Food is great and the portions are medium sized! So it’s not overwhelming or heavy. Highly..."

Saif Syed

"Cute terrace and great food! Our favorites were the steak, the chicken skewers, and the..."

Emilie Cyr

"Absolutely amazing! Spectacular food! Great service! Everything we ordered was just delicious; the range, the flavors, nothing quite like it!..."

MAO RUBIO

"To visits, two winners. Tasty food, wonderful staff. Never felt more welcome in a restaurant. Outdoor space was comfy with good..."

Spid 43

"I did not have to wait. That was great start for Sunday brunch. All staff were so nice and friendly and attentive. Menu had a lot of variety and..."

Lisa Kim

Fig & Olive

84/100 (11718 ratings)

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"The food was good I just don't know if it's worth the price. They did have a good twist on some traditional dishes. Some of the staff was friendly..."

Maryem T

"Stopped in and were quickly seated on a Monday night. Fantastic dinner! The Mediterranean tacos reminded me of mooshu. I think it was the fennel...."

Sarah

"Great fresh food at this location. Went for birthday Lunch for my daughter and she really enjoyed herself. We had the most amazing waiter in the..."

Luis A

"We were walking around and we found this beautiful place, where the food was really good and the waitress gave us a couple recommendations, she was..."

Valentina.

"I was skeptical at first but ended up Loving the food. We had the palella and the beef burger Both the dishes were well made and delicious. I usually..."

Lisa HD

"No complaints. The food was delicious, great service, nice ambiance! Highly recommend and I would definitely eat here again. We had several..."

Elizabeth Allen

"We were in NYC to watch the Radio City show and my sister recommended this restaurant and I am so glad that we tried it! The place is big and busy,..."

mani agg

"Excellent brunch on a Sunday. Gem Salad was phenomenal, French toast elegant and omelette with seasonal veggies and romesco superb. Waiter was..."

Mukesh Bhakta

"We had a nice time. Easy walk from our hotel in Park Lane - a great location! Ambience was great - we were shown quickly to our table and provided..."

Avnish S

"Super cute an tidy spot, good ambiance, fine food, very fresh no..."

Coach Dani

"The decor was nice. Service was mediocre… Server took a long time to greet the table. Food was..."

L

"Went for restaurant week, the lentil/kale soup was great. As was the salmon, it was honestly phenomenal. I ordered it med rare/medium and it was..."

Lisa Lam

"I have enjoyed this restaurant since restaurant week 2015. It did not disappoint this time around. I enjoyed a light dinner with a friend, opting for..."

Abigail Osei

"Very good quality food, unique tastes and aromas, amazing crostini. We especially enjoyed the ones with the caramelized onions. Staff very attentive..."

Angelos Kts

Antibes Bistro

Tertulia

84/100 (1259 ratings)

"Came here when we found one of our favorite restaurants (Gobo) down the street was closed for business. We heard about the small plates here and..."

Darryl Rich

"Fantastic spot. Had dinner here with a friend a few weeks back. was fantastic, food was delicious, atmosphere was great, casual but classy. cant..."

Zebedee

"Just okay. I like the set out of this place and the atmosphere is buzzing. A group of us had a set banquet (about $100 per person) - the beetroot..."

Foodpornjournal

"Loved the tapas here! Everything we had was devine, we mostly ordered from the specials menu. The tapas are small, so you'll have to order quite a..."

Ilovefood

"Dallas foodie. Luckily I got in here without having to wait a couple of hours. This place came as a suggestion from a friend of mine while I was..."

Danielle Cordell

"Great Tapas and Sangria. I came here early as the place gets jumping and is crowded by early evening. I had some excellent tapas with a wonderful..."

Lepricano

"You'll Feel Transported. Every detail of Tertulia -- from the plaid shirts and butcher-like aprons on the servers to the distressed mirrors and other..."

Worleygirl

"Although Friday was rainy and dreary, the clouds seem to part the moment I arrived at..."

The Lunch Belle

"Tertulia reminded me of the sort of bar you’d stop by on a tapeo (a Spanish bar crawl where free tapas are served with drinks). The old brick,..."

The Dishelin Guide

"As I am a huge fan of Spanish cuisine after my trip to Spain last year, this was one of the most anticipated meals in NY. They do not take..."

Kyra Yang

"Really amazing food with unique flavors. Every dish was incredible, but small so order like 5-6 dishes for 2 people. The chicken thigh was incredible..."

Christine Yang

"All sorts of yes! The ceviche was the best ever. Never had anything like it. The pork dish was just as good. The service was excellent and I'd..."

Adam Shapiro

"A wonderfully surprising meal! Eat bite was an explosion of..."

Daniel Kim

"Fine cuisine in non pretentious setting. Truly surprising tastes and textures. Loved the freshness of this..."

Jay Elk

"Absolutely phenomenal dining experience that lives up to the hype - the flavors are so sublime and delicious!! Big fan of the eggplant, the tuna..."

Nandini Mazumdar

"I loved the design and atmosphere, soft tones, natural materials, simple yet ingenious furnishings, wide tables, we noticed, quite not a NYC..."

Sofia Idoate

I Trulli

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"Decided to come here for dinner one day and was really impressed. The staff were super friendly, the interiors was wonderful especially sitting near..."

Kayi Wong

"Really wonderful food in a welcoming environment. Every dish was truly outstanding. Seafood and rabbit are two major proteins in cuisine from Puglia..."

Caroline Spitzer

"Very good experience at I Trulli. Went during restaurant week and the portion sizes were still very big.The stracciatella (mozzarella cheese with..."

Zach Karetsky

"This place needs more stars, especially on Yelp. If you’re looking for authentic Italian food from Puglia - which is the heel region of Italy, you..."

Sasha Detti

"This place was good, but I was a bit disappointed to be honest. I had seen some photos on Instagram and Google, and I think I had built it up to be..."

Jonathan Guez

"Great family style Italian food. Awe atmosphere and really good..."

JC C

"Wonderful and graceful service, beautiful seating both indoor and outdoor, plates are a bit pricey to be honest but they would pay..."

Kyuwon Lee

"Very good food as well as ambiance. Dish was a little bit salty. Great..."

Mac Adelman

"The food was great and the staff were very friendly. The pasta is fresh and..."

Emma

"Great pasta and great hosts! Good kips bay..."

Jackie Freiberg

"My work had a large gathering here so my review will be targeted at a large catered event. Our gathering was located in the back patio. This was a..."

Antonio Serrano

"Dined here with my wife and son on a Friday night. Sat in their outdoor garden room which was nice and warm because they employ multiple propane..."

Michael Feinstein

"This restaurant was designed like a living room with a fire place. Its nice and comfy. In the back they have a portion that looks patio-ish/green..."

Michael Perez

"My wife and I had the pleasure of having dinner at this great restaurant last Saturday. We were warmly greeted and were seated at a quiet table in..."

Tom Karnick

Bite

Wheelchair Accessible

"Take out from a tint triangular building. Tasty hot sanwiches with a mediteranian spice angle. Loyal local workers in the neighborhood stop here each..."

Richard L

Lavagna

83/100 (3222 ratings)

"For us, it's the best Italian restaurant in NY, and probably the best one globally. We first ate here years ago, during a visit to NY, and loved it..."

itzik frid

"Lavagna is a quaint, hidden gem in the East Village! We were there on Saturday night with 21 people for a large family celebration for my Mom's 80th..."

Jeffrey Tenenbaum

"This place is amazing. We went for lunch. Service was amazing. Excellent people working there including the chef and everyone else. It was a slow..."

Virginia

"This place is an absolute gem! On a quiet peaceful side street, the indoor space is just beautiful, and outdoors is well spaced, separated by plants..."

Juan Gutierrez

"I've never had a bad meal at this little East Village hangout. The menu is diverse, the wine list is excellent, and the servers are dedicated. The..."

Charles Anderson

"This has to be THE BEST Italian food I have tasted inside the city thus far. I believe I may have even met the owner, if he was just a manager then..."

Alicia Ray

"Excellent food and wine. The octopus carpaccio, rabbit papardelle, and lamb were..."

sanjay tewari

"Beautiful environment, amazing food and service. My favorite Italian Restaurant in..."

Kay Yanagawa LAc

"So enjoyed our meal at Lavagna! We made a reservation for two but changed to four the day of and they were very accommodating despite how intimate..."

Elle Rigg

"Warm and cozy restaurant with attentive staff. Food was delicious. Pappardelle with braised rabbit ... Homemade Spinach ravioli & Ricotta ......"

Mark Percy

"This is a gem that was definitely unknown to me but I'm happy to have found it. There is outdoor and indoor dining, the service is great and the food..."

Nina R.

"Friendly staff, homey pub feeling, amazing food Good prices for homemade..."

Darren Liu

"This place was beautiful and charming. We came here to celebrate our anniversary. Staff was so welcoming and the food was beyond delicious. We shared..."

Martha Summerlin

"Very good food, extensive wine list, nice atmosphere, reasonable prices. A hidden gem in the East..."

Paul Melcher

"Our go-to spot in the East Village for a romantic and delicious dinner. Love the dark ambiance and the cuisine. The delivery service has been good,..."

GoodLuckMagnet

"It was pretty good! Not to mention the server took us when they were pretty much closed and we had two really nice..."

Amber Monique

Hummus Kitchen

83/100 (3607 ratings)

"A hidden gem of Hell’s Kitchen! We came on a Friday night and surprisingly didn’t 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 I’ve 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 — 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..."

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