Mesiba – Middle Eastern
Mesiba pulses with the electric energy of a Tel Aviv night, where the air is thick with the aroma of charred skewers and warm, pillowy frena bread pulled fresh from the oven. This spirited destination invites communal celebration through an interactive hummus cart and vibrant "spicy plates," offering a sensory journey that ranges from the crunch of golden falafel to the smoky depth of beef piquena and tender tuna belly skewers.
353 Bedford Avenue, New York, New York NY 11211 https://mesibabk.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $$
Dietary options: low-carb, vegetarian, gluten-free, high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, keto, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, diabetic, plant-based, sugar-free, heart-healthy, whole30, paleo, low-sodium, low-fat, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, volumetrics, detox, tlc, aip, raw-food, alkaline, mayo-clinic, pegan, candida, lectin-free, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Thursday
- 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM
- Sunday
- 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
What diners are saying
Guests rave about the impressive food quality and fresh ingredients, noting that every outstanding dish served exceeds expectations. Celebrated for its cozy atmosphere and accommodating service, reviewers highlight the warm environment that makes it a standout destination for a fresh meal. The overall experience is praised for its consistency and attentive staff, leaving diners eager to return for another visit.
Menu
- Frena Bread - $9: Homemade flatbread, sour cream Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Hummus Cart - $21: hummus, warm chickpeas, sumac, pita Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Laffa Bread - $9: zaatar, olive oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Spicy Plate TLV Vibes - $7: hot long pepper served three ways Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Falafel - $15: tahini & amba Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Pickled Vegetables - $9: fresh from union square greenmarket Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Tuna Belly Skewer - $16: Accompanied by Seasonal Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach
- Chicken Thigh Skewer - $14: Accompanied by Seasonal Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach
- Beef Piquena Skewer - $15: Accompanied by Seasonal Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Diabetic, Atkins, South-Beach, Candida
- Mushroom Skewer - $11: Accompanied by Seasonal Sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Eli's Baba Ganoush - $20: eggplant, tahini, mint, olive oil Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Baby Lettuce Salad - $19: mixed greens, fresh herbs, pistachios, charred bucheron cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Charred Octopus - $26: smoked onion, sour cream & fresh herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Lectin-Free
- Tuna Sashimi - $21: celery, dates, almonds, orange Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Roasted Fennel - $21: labneh, feta, fennel pollen Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Lectin-Free
- Roasted Cabbage - $19: vegan labneh, dukkah, pickled fennel Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Braised Short Rib - $39: freekeh, plums, cipollini onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Zatar Schnitzel - $28: Breaded chicken cutlet, hand cut french fries, saffron mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Risotto & Prawns - $34: freekeh, yogurt, fresh herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Moroccan Fish - $27: sea bream, tahini, tomato sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida
- Grilled Branzino - $41: baby turnip, syrian olives Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Lamb Neck - $72: yemeni pancake, tahini, amba, pickles & fresh herbs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Crispy Whole Fish - $68: sour green apple, dill, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Housemade Kreplach Dumpling - $28: charred onion ricotta, hazelnuts, spinach, leeks Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- 18 oz Bone in Ribeye - $75: potato gratin, watercress & roasted garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free
- Fries - $7: zaatar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Roasted Carrots - $11: labneh Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Caulini - $12: Honey, tzatziki Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic
- Milky - $14: Dark Chocolate Cremeux, chantilly cream, valrhona cocoa powder and hazelnut Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian
- Knafeh - $15: Warm crispy kataifi pastry filled with sweet ricotta cheese, orange blossom and pistachio Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
- Kisses - $13: Vanilla Meringue shell with Chantilly cream and black currant sorbet served with fresh berries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Basque Cheesecake - $14: Creamy on the inside and deeply caramelised burnt top Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Seasonal Sorbets - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- SIP N SLIDE - $19: Ilegal Mezcal Joven, Giffard Pamplemouse, Ginger, Lime Juice, Cucumber
- SPICED BEE KNEES - $18: Fords Gin, Strega, Cinnamon, Lemon Juice, Sage
- BANANA OLD FASHIONED - $17: Jim Beam Bourbon, Giffard Creme de Banane, Cardamom Dem, Tiki Bitters
- LEVINSKY MARTINI - $19: Grey Goose or Bombay Sapphire Gin, Noilly Pratt, Dirty Brine
- MOTEK - $19: Absolut, Mr Black Coffee, Pistachio Cordial, Espresso, topped with creamy Labneh Egg Foam
- MANGO LEMONADA - $18: Cazadores Blanco, St. Germain Elderflower, Chinola Mango, Lemon Juice, Mint Leaves
- STRAWBERRY FIELDS - $19: Martini Fierro, Nonino Apertivo, Strawberry Tarragon, Cinzana Prosecco, Club Soda
- Peroni - $9: Italy | Lager | 12oz
- Montauk Brewing Wave Chaser - $10: NY | IPA | 12oz
- Goldstar - $9: Israel | Lager | 12oz
Frequently Asked Questions about Mesiba
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Mesiba offers a spirited, casual dining experience featuring a cozy atmosphere, communal celebrations, and a moderately priced Middle Eastern menu.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include frena bread, the interactive hummus cart, tuna belly skewers, charred octopus, grilled branzino, and Eli's baba ganoush.
- Does this restaurant offer good ambiance?
- Reviewers celebrate the restaurant's cozy atmosphere and warm environment, which pulses with the electric energy of a Tel Aviv night.
- What is the overall customer sentiment about this restaurant?
- Guests rave about the impressive food quality, fresh ingredients, and accommodating service, resulting in a perfect 5.0/5 rating for this destination.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Mesiba specializes in Middle Eastern cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like frena bread, hummus, falafel, and various grilled skewers.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Mesiba supports numerous diets including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, keto, paleo, mediterranean, and whole30, with specific options like grilled branzino and falafel.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Mesiba is unique for its interactive hummus cart, fresh frena bread, and vibrant Tel Aviv-inspired atmosphere featuring communal "spicy plates.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- With a perfect 5.0/5 rating and moderate ($$) pricing, guests report excellent value through outstanding food quality and fresh ingredients.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this restaurant through communal celebration with an interactive hummus cart, fresh frena bread, and vibrant "spicy plates" in a cozy atmosphere.
- Is this restaurant suitable for families?
- The restaurant is suitable for families, offering a cozy atmosphere, accommodating service, and communal dishes like frena bread and hummus.