Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Cozy Cafe, RAKKA and Eastside Story, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale middle eastern restaurants in East Village. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
East Village's Upscale Middle Eastern Destinations
Discover a sophisticated side of the East Village through this curated selection of upscale dining destinations that blend traditional flavors with modern elegance. This collection highlights the rich culinary heritage of the Middle East alongside innovative Korean influences, offering everything from refined heritage dishes to vibrant social atmospheres. Whether you are drawn to the storied legacy of Russ & Daughters, the high-energy spirit of Mehanata Bulgarian Bar, or the contemporary Korean artistry at Kisa, these spots promise an elevated evening in one of Manhattan's most eclectic neighborhoods.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Middle Eastern Restaurants in East Village | Upscale Middle Eastern Food
- Cozy Cafe · rated 4.9/5: cafe.
- RAKKA · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Eastside Story · rated 4.9/5: American.
- Salma · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- NYC Falafel Co · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal in East Village · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Haile · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cafe Mogador · rated 4.5/5: Moroccan / Middle Eastern.
- Caravan of Dreams · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Mamoun's Falafel · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Balade · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mimi's Hummus · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Döner Haus · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Au Za'atar · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Big Arc Chicken · rated 4.3/5: American.
- Au Za'atar - East Village · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Pierre Loti Wine Bar · rated 4.3/5: French.
- Horus · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- Ankara #3 · rated 4.2/5: Turkish.
- Horus Cafe · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- 14 Street Halal Food · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Bereket · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Horus Cafe on A · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Russ & Daughters · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Hani's · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Makabely · rated 3.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Balade · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mehanata Bulgarian Bar · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Yonah Shimmel Knish Bakery: Middle Eastern.
- Wolfnights: 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.
