Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Shawarma Bay, Moshe's falafel and Madison Cafe & Grill, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale middle eastern restaurants in Times Square. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
Times Square's Upscale Middle Eastern Destinations
Discover a refined side of Times Square where the vibrant energy of the theater district meets the rich, aromatic flavors of the Levant. This collection of upscale Middle Eastern destinations offers a sophisticated escape from the city streets, featuring elegant dining rooms and expertly crafted regional dishes. From the soulful Moroccan specialties at Tagine to contemporary interpretations of classic favorites, these spots provide the perfect backdrop for a pre-show dinner or a celebratory night out.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Middle Eastern Restaurants in Times Square | Upscale Middle Eastern Food
- Shawarma Bay · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Moshe's falafel · 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.
- Frena · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Omar’s Mediterranean Cuisine/Halal · rated 4.5/5: Mediterranean.
- Kwik Meal NYC · rated 4.5/5: 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.
- ABA Turkish Restaurant · 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.
- Lasani Grill · rated 4.1/5: Indian.
- Taam Tov · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Kosher Deluxe KD46 · rated 3.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Chickpea · rated 3.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- The Landing · rated 3/5: Seafood.
- Mémé Mediterranean: Mediterranean.
- ABA Turkish Restaurant: 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.














