Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Shawarma Bay, Turkish/Mediterranean Catering and David's, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 5 cheap dining experiences
Find cheap turkish restaurants in Midtown. Great turkish food that fits your budget.
Midtown's Cheap Turkish Destinations
Midtown Manhattan offers a wealth of affordable Middle Eastern flavors for diners seeking a quick and satisfying escape from the city's hustle. From the sizzling skewers at Kebab Grill & Juice Bar to the authentic street food at Istanbul Kebab House and Shawarma Bay, these local favorites prove that you do not have to spend a fortune for a high-quality meal. Whether you are grabbing a pita on the go from istanbul Bay Express or enjoying a sit-down lunch at Taam Tov, this collection highlights the best budget-friendly Turkish gems in the heart of the neighborhood.
22 restaurants in Best Cheap Turkish Restaurants in Midtown | Cheap Turkish Food
- Shawarma Bay · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Turkish/Mediterranean Catering · rated 4.9/5: Mediterranean.
- David's · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Captain's Cafe Bar and Grill New York, NY · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Turkish Cuisine · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Akdeniz Mediterranean Cuisine · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- AYINTAP TURKISH CUISINE & DESSERT · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- IRIS · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Ravagh Persian Grill · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Urban Hawker · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Kebab Grill & Juice Bar · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Antalia NYC Restaurant/Caterer · rated 4.3/5: Mediterranean.
- istanbul Bay Express · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Istanbul Kebab House · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- Pera Mediterranean Brasserie · rated 4.2/5: Mediterranean.
- Taam Tov · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Tengri Tagh Uyghur Cuisine: Middle Eastern.
- Ravagh Persian Grill: Middle Eastern.
- La-Sani Grill: Indian.
- Istanbul Kebab House: Middle Eastern.
- Chandni Restaurant: Indian.
- Zaytinya: Mediterranean.
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.













