Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bite, abcV and Halal Truck, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 60 affordable dining experiences
Find affordable middle eastern restaurants in Washington Square. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
Washington Square's Affordable Middle Eastern Destinations
Washington Square is a vibrant hub for budget-friendly dining, offering an impressive array of Middle Eastern flavors alongside a variety of international comforts. From the aromatic spices at Kebab Express and the authentic Mediterranean plates at Olympia Pita to the unique Italian-Middle Eastern fusion at Moustache Pitza, this collection highlights the neighborhood's rich culinary diversity. Whether you are grabbing a quick bite from a local halal truck or settling into a cozy spot like Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel, these accessible eateries provide satisfying meals for every palate and price point.
30 restaurants in Best Affordable Middle Eastern Restaurants in Washington Square | Affordable Middle Eastern Food
- Bite · rated 5/5: American.
- abcV · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal Truck · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cozy Cafe · rated 4.9/5: cafe.
- Ubani - West Village · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal Cart · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Eat Offbeat · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Mido’s · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Kebab Express | Halal Grill · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- NYC Falafel Co · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Moustache Pitza · rated 4.6/5: Italian.
- Rafiqi's Halal Food Cart · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Chama Mama Chelsea · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Karachi Kabab Boiz (KKB) (LIC CART) · rated 4.6/5: Indian.
- Halal Cart · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Lava Shawarma · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mamoun's Falafel · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Taïm · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Taboonette · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Kubeh · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Old Tbilisi Garden · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Port Sa'id · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Olive Tree Cafe · rated 4.3/5: cafe.
- 12 Chairs Cafe · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Berlin Döner · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mémé · rated 4.3/5: Mediterranean.
- Pierre Loti Wine Bar · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Rainbow Falafel · 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.













