Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bite, Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel and NYC Falafel Co, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale lebanese restaurants in Little Italy. Great lebanese food that fits your budget.
Little Italy's Upscale Lebanese Destinations
Little Italy’s historic streets offer a sophisticated escape into the flavors of the Levant with this curated selection of upscale Lebanese and Mediterranean destinations. From the stylish, airy atmosphere of Shoo Shoo Nolita and Shuka to the refined Middle Eastern plates at 19 Cleveland and Pera SoHo, these spots redefine neighborhood dining with modern elegance. Whether you are seeking a lush garden setting or a chic interior for your next meal, these establishments provide an elevated take on traditional coastal and regional classics.
21 restaurants in Best Upscale Lebanese Restaurants in Little Italy | Upscale Lebanese Food
- Bite · rated 5/5: American.
- Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- NYC Falafel Co · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Manousheh Grand · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Lava Shawarma · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- The Hummus and Pita Co. · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- 12 Chairs Cafe · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- The Hummus & Pita Co. · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- 12 Chairs · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- Shopandeat · rated 4.1/5: 9ccac658-d828-4542-b1c5-2f303d31a133.
- Balila Lebanese Restaurant · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Hummus & Pita Co · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Shoo Shoo Nolita: Mediterranean.
- 19 Cleveland: Middle Eastern.
- Pera SoHo: Mediterranean.
- The Izakaya NYC: Japanese.
- Shuka: Mediterranean.
- Ba'al Cafe & Falafel: Middle Eastern.
- CAVA: Mediterranean.
- The Hummus & Pita Co.: Middle Eastern.
- Port Said NYC: Restaurant.
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.
