Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Olympia Pita, Balade and Taboonette, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Find the best places for falafel in Union Square. Curated list of top-rated restaurants serving exceptional falafel.
Union Square's Premier Falafel Destinations
Union Square is a premier destination for those seeking the city's most authentic Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors, particularly when it comes to finding the perfect falafel. This curated selection ranges from the quick, flavorful bites at Taboonette and The Little Beet to the sophisticated, vegetable-forward plates at abcV and SHŌSH. Whether you prefer the traditional hospitality of Balade and Olympia Pita or the vibrant atmosphere of Barbounia and Au Za'atar, these local favorites offer a diverse array of experiences for every chickpea connoisseur.
10 restaurants in Best Falafel in Union Square | Top Spots
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Balade · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Taboonette · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Au Za'atar · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Balade · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- abcV · rated 3/5: Mediterranean.
- SHŌSH: Mediterranean.
- Au Za'atar: Middle Eastern.
- Barbounia: Mediterranean.
- The Little Beet: 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.
