Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bite, Olympia Pita and Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale lebanese restaurants in NoLita. Great lebanese food that fits your budget.
NoLita's Upscale Lebanese Destinations
NoLita’s chic streets are home to a sophisticated selection of Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dining destinations that blend elevated design with authentic Levantine flavors. Whether you are looking for the vibrant energy of Shoo Shoo Nolita and 19 Cleveland or the refined atmosphere at Pera SoHo and Shuka, this curated collection showcases the very best of upscale downtown dining. From shared mezze plates to expertly grilled mains, these restaurants offer an inviting backdrop for everything from intimate date nights to lively group gatherings.
20 restaurants in Best Upscale Lebanese Restaurants in NoLita | Upscale Lebanese Food
- Bite · rated 5/5: American.
- Olympia Pita · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- 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.
- Caravan of Dreams · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Manousheh Grand · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Lava Shawarma · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mimi's Hummus · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Olive Tree Cafe · rated 4.3/5: cafe.
- 12 Chairs Cafe · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- 12 Chairs · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- Shoo Shoo Nolita: Mediterranean.
- 19 Cleveland: Middle Eastern.
- Pera SoHo: Mediterranean.
- Moustache Pitza (Moustache): Middle Eastern.
- The Izakaya NYC: Japanese.
- Shuka: Mediterranean.
- Ba'al Cafe & Falafel: Middle Eastern.
- CAVA: 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.
