Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are abcV, Sharif's Famous and Rafiqi’s Food Cart, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 55 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable middle eastern restaurants in Flatiron District. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
Flatiron District's Affordable Middle Eastern Destinations
The Flatiron District offers a vibrant array of budget-friendly dining options that highlight the rich, aromatic flavors of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine. This curated collection features everything from quick-service favorites like Rafiqi’s Food Cart and Sharif's Famous to sit-down spots offering Indian, American, and French-inspired dishes. Whether you are craving a classic shawarma from Lava Shawarma NYC or exploring the diverse menus at ZiZi and Terra Mediterrania, these accessible eateries provide a wealth of delicious choices in the heart of the neighborhood.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Middle Eastern Restaurants in Flatiron District | Affordable Middle Eastern Food
- abcV · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Sharif's Famous · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Rafiqi’s Food Cart · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Fast&buy halal food · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Madison Cafe & Grill · rated 4.8/5: American.
- Lava Shawarma NYC · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Terra Mediterrania · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Mido’s · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Chama Mama Chelsea · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- ZiZi · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Wok in the Clouds · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Captain's Cafe Bar and Grill New York, NY · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Lava Shawarma NYC · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Miraj Healthy Grill · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Taboonette · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Kubeh · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mimi's Hummus · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Döner Haus · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- ZaZu Mediterranean Street Food · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- FLÉ FLÉ Grill · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Ravagh Persian Grill · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Big Arc Chicken · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Sunflower Gramercy · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Pierre Loti Wine Bar · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Rainbow Falafel · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Shmoné · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- mezeh · rated 4.2/5: Mediterranean.
- Halal Gyro · rated 4.2/5: Mediterranean.
- Turkish Kitchen · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- Tiberias · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
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.
