Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Nargila Grill, Tamam and Tamam Falafel, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
Discover the top 4 upscale dining experiences
Find upscale middle eastern restaurants in Yorkville. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
Yorkville's Upscale Middle Eastern Destinations
Yorkville’s sophisticated dining landscape offers a refined journey through Middle Eastern flavors, blending traditional heritage with modern elegance. From the aromatic Persian specialties at Persepolis and the vibrant Israeli-inspired plates at Rothschild TLV to the soulful Georgian classics at Oda House and the iconic Jewish deli traditions of 2nd Ave Deli, this curated selection showcases the region's incredible culinary breadth. Whether you are seeking a white-tablecloth dinner or a storied neighborhood staple, these establishments provide an upscale atmosphere perfect for any occasion in the heart of the Upper East Side.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Middle Eastern Restaurants in Yorkville | Upscale Middle Eastern Food
- Nargila Grill · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Tamam · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Tamam Falafel · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern.
- Grill Point · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Oda House UES · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Friends Halal · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Sip & Sizzle · rated 4.5/5: Steakhouse.
- Lashevet · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- The Migrant Kitchen Upper East Side · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Hummus Kitchen · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Al-Badawi · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- A la Turka · rated 4.3/5: mediterranean_restaurant.
- AGORA TURKISH RESTAURANT · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- A la Turka · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Persepolis · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- Nargila Grill · rated 4.1/5: Middle Eastern.
- Afghan Kebab House · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Breads Bakery · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Michaeli Bakery · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Nuts Factory · rated 3/5: Middle Eastern.
- The Hummus & Pita Co.: Middle Eastern.
- A La Turka Restaurant: Middle Eastern.
- Tandoor Oven: Indian.
- Persepolis: Middle Eastern.
- Afghan Kebab House: Middle Eastern.
- Rothschild TLV: Middle Eastern.
- Saperavi: Middle Eastern.
- Hummus Kitchen: Middle Eastern.
- Tamam Falafel: Middle Eastern.
- Al-Badawi: 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.
