Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Shawarma Bay, Turkish/Mediterranean Catering and David's, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Midtown's Upscale Turkish Destinations
Experience the height of sophisticated dining in Midtown with this curated selection of upscale restaurants that celebrate the rich culinary heritage of Turkey and the broader Mediterranean. From the elegant French-inflected dishes at IRIS to the vibrant, authentic Mediterranean flavors found at Pera Mediterranean Brasserie and Zaytinya, these destinations offer a refined atmosphere perfect for any special occasion. Each establishment brings a unique sense of luxury to the heart of the city, blending traditional hospitality with modern, high-end culinary techniques.
22 restaurants in Best Upscale Turkish Restaurants in Midtown | Upscale Turkish Food
- Shawarma Bay · rated 4.9/5: Middle Eastern.
- Turkish/Mediterranean Catering · rated 4.9/5: Mediterranean.
- David's · rated 4.7/5: American.
- Captain's Cafe Bar and Grill New York, NY · rated 4.5/5: American.
- Turkish Cuisine · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Akdeniz Mediterranean Cuisine · rated 4.4/5: Mediterranean.
- AYINTAP TURKISH CUISINE & DESSERT · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- IRIS · rated 4.4/5: French.
- Ravagh Persian Grill · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Urban Hawker · rated 4.3/5: Chinese.
- Kebab Grill & Juice Bar · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Antalia NYC Restaurant/Caterer · rated 4.3/5: Mediterranean.
- istanbul Bay Express · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Istanbul Kebab House · rated 4.2/5: Middle Eastern.
- Pera Mediterranean Brasserie · rated 4.2/5: Mediterranean.
- Taam Tov · rated 4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Tengri Tagh Uyghur Cuisine: Middle Eastern.
- Ravagh Persian Grill: Middle Eastern.
- La-Sani Grill: Indian.
- Istanbul Kebab House: Middle Eastern.
- Chandni Restaurant: Indian.
- Zaytinya: Mediterranean.
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.
