Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Shawarma Shabazi, Shah's Halal Food and Malka, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale middle eastern restaurants in Upper West Side. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
Upper West Side's Upscale Middle Eastern Destinations
The Upper West Side offers a sophisticated landscape for diners seeking elevated flavors from across the Middle East and South Asia. From the vibrant spices found at Kebab aur Sharab to the refined plates at Dagon and Leyla, this collection highlights the neighborhood's most elegant culinary destinations. Whether you are looking for the modern dishes at Malka and Shawarma Shabazi or the celebrated atmosphere of Bustan and Barney Greengrass, these establishments provide a perfect backdrop for a memorable and upscale night out.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Middle Eastern Restaurants in Upper West Side | Upscale Middle Eastern Food
- Shawarma Shabazi · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Shah's Halal Food · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Malka · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Chama Mama UWS · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Haven UWS · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Bustan · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Sido · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Basmala · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Bustan NYC · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Bodrum Mediterranean Restaurant · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- Effy's Cafe · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Deli Kasbah Kosher Grill · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Miriam · rated 4.3/5: Mediterranean.
- Naya · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Kebab aur Sharab · rated 4.3/5: Indian.
- Mamoun's Falafel - UWS, Manhattan, NY · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Carlos & Gabby's · rated 4.2/5: Mexican.
- Holy Schnitzel (Upper West Side) · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Moka & Co · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Shah's Halal Food · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Miriam: Middle Eastern.
- Bustan: Middle Eastern.
- Sido: Korean.
- Barney Greengrass: Middle Eastern.
- Shawarma Shabazi: Middle Eastern.
- Dagon: Middle Eastern.
- Leyla: Middle Eastern.
- Malka: Middle Eastern.
- Chama Mama: Middle Eastern.
- Gazala's: 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.
