Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Pita Pi, Bite and Shelsky's of Brooklyn, 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 New York City. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated middle eastern dining.
New York City's Premier Middle Eastern Destinations
New York City’s culinary landscape offers an incredible array of Middle Eastern flavors, from the savory skewers at Shashlik House to the fresh Mediterranean bites at Pita Pi. This curated selection highlights the city's best spots for authentic regional classics and modern American-influenced dishes, featuring local favorites like Shelsky's of Brooklyn and Edy's Grocer. Whether you are craving a quick meal from Miriam Street Food or a sit-down experience at Mesiba, these destinations bring the rich spices and traditions of the Levant and beyond straight to the five boroughs.
30 restaurants in Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in New York City | Top Rated Middle Eastern Food
- Pita Pi · rated 5/5: Mediterranean.
- Bite · rated 5/5: American.
- Shelsky's of Brooklyn · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Edy's Grocer · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Miriam Street Food · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mazzat · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Baku Bakery · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Zaman · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Nargila Grill · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Dayi'nin Yeri · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mesiba · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Shashlik House · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Cafe Massawa · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Muz Muz CBD Lounge · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Nili · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Golda · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Döner Haus · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Uma's · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Zoares Kosher Grill · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- What The Falafel · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- abcV · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Ye Buna Negus NYC · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal Truck · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Pita Point · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- The Migrant Kitchen - US Open · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- BASHIR HALAL FOOD · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- halal food king · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Nisar’s Halal Food Cart · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal Chicks and Platters · rated 5/5: 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.
