Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Eastside Story, Olympia Pita and Salma, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 20 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable lebanese restaurants in Union Square. Great lebanese food that fits your budget.
Union Square's Affordable Lebanese Destinations
Discover a vibrant array of budget-friendly dining options centered around the flavors of Lebanon and the broader Middle East right in the heart of Union Square. This curated selection ranges from quick Mediterranean street food at ZaZu and FLÉ FLÉ Grill to cozy neighborhood staples like Mimi’s Hummus and Salma. Beyond traditional plates, the area offers a diverse mix of experiences including charming cafes, French wine bars, and classic American fare to suit any craving.
24 restaurants in Best Affordable Lebanese Restaurants in Union Square | Affordable Lebanese Food
- Eastside Story · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Salma · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Reyna New York · rated 4.6/5: Mediterranean.
- Caravan of Dreams · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Lava Shawarma · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mimi's Hummus · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- ZaZu Mediterranean Street Food · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- FLÉ FLÉ Grill · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Au Za'atar · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Olive Tree Cafe · rated 4.3/5: cafe.
- Au Za'atar - East Village · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Pierre Loti Wine Bar · rated 4.3/5: French.
- taïm · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Balade · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- The Broken Shaker · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Au Za'atar: Middle Eastern.
- The Izakaya NYC: Japanese.
- Ilili Box: Middle Eastern.
- Barbounia: Mediterranean.
- Claudette: Mediterranean.
- Salma: Middle Eastern.
- Zaytinya: Mediterranean.
- Motek New York: Restaurant.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
