Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Shawarma Bay, Moshe's falafel and Sharif's Famous, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Midtown's Upscale Middle Eastern Destinations
Midtown Manhattan offers a sophisticated backdrop for diners seeking the rich, aromatic flavors of the Levant and beyond. This curated selection of upscale Middle Eastern destinations features elegant dining rooms where traditional spices meet modern culinary techniques. From the refined atmosphere at Kosher in Midtown to the transportive, flavorful dishes at Tagine, these spots provide a luxurious escape in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Middle Eastern Restaurants in Midtown | Upscale Middle Eastern Food
- Shawarma Bay · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Moshe's falafel · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Sharif's Famous · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Rafiqi’s Food Cart · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Madison Cafe & Grill · rated 4.8/5: American.
- David's · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Mama Halal Food · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern or Mediterranean are the.
- Mama Halal Food · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Moshe’s falafel · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- NAYA Express · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Captain's Cafe Bar and Grill New York, NY · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Omar’s Mediterranean Cuisine/Halal · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Kwik Meal NYC · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Miraj Healthy Grill · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Turkish Cuisine · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Miznon Kosher · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Akdeniz Mediterranean Cuisine · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- Delectica · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- AYINTAP TURKISH CUISINE & DESSERT · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Ravagh Persian Grill · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Royal Grill Halal Food · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Urban Hawker · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Kebab Grill & Juice Bar · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mr. Broadway · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- CAVA · rated 4.3/5: Mediterranean.
- istanbul Bay Express · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Istanbul Kebab House · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- Tiberias · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- Lasani Grill · rated 4.1/5: Indian.
- Taam Tov · rated 4/5: 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.














