Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Hugh, Aragvi and Shawarma Bay, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top-rated dining experiences
Experience the best middle eastern restaurants in Midtown East. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated middle eastern dining.
Midtown East's Premier Middle Eastern Destinations
Midtown East offers a vibrant tapestry of flavors, serving as a premier destination for those seeking authentic Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine in the heart of Manhattan. This curated selection features everything from quick-service favorites like NAYA Express and Shawarma Bay to refined sit-down experiences at spots like Ali Baba Mediterranean & Turkish Cuisine. Beyond traditional regional staples, the area also boasts diverse options ranging from the fresh catches at Sea Salt NYC to the contemporary American fare found at The Hugh. Whether you are looking for a casual halal takeout meal or a sophisticated Mediterranean feast, these restaurants provide a rich variety of tastes to satisfy any palate.
30 restaurants in Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Midtown East | Top Rated Middle Eastern Food
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Aragvi · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Shawarma Bay · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- NY Express Halal Food · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Hungarian kosher takeout · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Muna · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- David's · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Ali Baba Mediterranean & turkish Cuisine · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- Sea Salt NYC · rated 4.6/5: Seafood.
- Sultan Mediterranean Cuisine · rated 4.6/5: Mediterranean.
- NAYA Express · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Yara · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Miraj Healthy Grill · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Akdeniz Mediterranean Cuisine · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- Delectica · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- SipSak · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern (or Mediterranean)..
- Yassine Cuisine · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Amali NYC · rated 4.3/5: Mediterranean.
- NY Jumbo Bagels · rated 4.2/5: bagel_shop.
- The Pita Grill · rated 4/5: Mediterranean.
- Taam Tov · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Sophra Grill · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Naya · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- cafe · rated 4/5: American.
- Kosher Deluxe KD46 · rated 3.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- 2nd Ave Deli: Middle Eastern.
- Miraj Healthy Grill: Middle Eastern.
- NAYA Express: Middle Eastern.
- Taam Tov: 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.
