Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are abcV, RAKKA and Eastside Story, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 70 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable middle eastern restaurants in Union Square. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
Union Square's Affordable Middle Eastern Destinations
Discover a vibrant array of budget-friendly dining options centered around Union Square, where traditional Middle Eastern flavors meet modern convenience. This curated selection features everything from quick-service halal spots and cozy cafes to sit-down restaurants serving authentic Mediterranean, Moroccan, and American-influenced dishes. Whether you are craving savory shawarma from Lava Shawarma NYC, fresh pita from Olympia Pita, or the unique offerings at Eat Offbeat and ZiZi, there is a flavorful
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Middle Eastern Restaurants in Union Square | Affordable Middle Eastern Food
- abcV · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- RAKKA · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Eastside Story · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Fast&buy halal food · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Eat Offbeat · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Lava Shawarma NYC · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Terra Mediterrania · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Mido’s · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Salma · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Chama Mama Chelsea · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- ZiZi · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal in East Village · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cafe Mogador · rated 4.5/5: Moroccan / Middle Eastern.
- Caravan of Dreams · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Wok in the Clouds · rated 4.5/5: Indian.
- Lava Shawarma NYC · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Lava Shawarma · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mamoun's Falafel · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Balade · 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.
- Old Tbilisi Garden · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- 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.
- Berlin Döner · rated 4.3/5: 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.
