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-rated dining experiences
Experience the best middle eastern restaurants in Washington Square. From authentic flavors to modern interpretations, discover top-rated middle eastern dining.
Washington Square's Premier Middle Eastern Destinations
Washington Square serves as a vibrant backdrop for an incredible array of Middle Eastern flavors, ranging from quick-service carts to refined sit-down destinations. Diners can explore a diverse culinary landscape that includes traditional Mediterranean staples at Olympia Pita, innovative plates at abcV, and comforting bites from local favorites like Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel. Whether you are seeking a casual meal from a Halal Truck or a relaxed afternoon at Cozy Cafe, this collection highlights the rich mix of Indian, American, and Middle Eastern influences that define the neighborhood's unique dining scene.
30 restaurants in Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Washington Square | Top Rated 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.
