Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are The Hugh, Aragvi and Shawarma Bay, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale middle eastern restaurants in Midtown East. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
Midtown East's Upscale Middle Eastern Destinations
Midtown East serves as a sophisticated backdrop for this curated selection of upscale Middle Eastern and Mediterranean destinations. You can indulge in the fresh, coastal flavors of the sea at Sea Salt NYC and Amali NYC or explore the rich, spiced traditions of the region at elegant spots like Yara and Aragvi. Each of these refined establishments offers a unique window into the diverse culinary heritage of the Levant, making them perfect for a polished evening out in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Middle Eastern Restaurants in Midtown East | Upscale Middle Eastern Food
- The Hugh · rated 5/5: American.
- Aragvi · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Shawarma Bay · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- NY Express Halal Food · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Hungarian kosher takeout · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Muna · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- David's · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Ali Baba Mediterranean & turkish Cuisine · rated 4.7/5: Mediterranean.
- Le Botaniste · rated 4.6/5: restaurant.
- Sea Salt NYC · rated 4.6/5: Seafood.
- Sultan Mediterranean Cuisine · rated 4.6/5: Mediterranean.
- NAYA Express · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Yara · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Miraj Healthy Grill · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Akdeniz Mediterranean Cuisine · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- Delectica · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- SipSak · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern (or Mediterranean)..
- Yassine Cuisine · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Amali NYC · rated 4.3/5: Mediterranean.
- NY Jumbo Bagels · rated 4.2/5: bagel_shop.
- The Pita Grill · rated 4/5: Mediterranean.
- Taam Tov · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Sophra Grill · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Naya · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- cafe · rated 4/5: American.
- Kosher Deluxe KD46 · rated 3.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- 2nd Ave Deli: Middle Eastern.
- Miraj Healthy Grill: Middle Eastern.
- NAYA Express: Middle Eastern.
- Taam Tov: 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.
