Sawa – Mediterranean
Sawa captures the sun-drenched spirit of the Mediterranean, welcoming guests into a vibrant, airy sanctuary where the scent of charred herbs and citrus-infused oils lingers in the air. The table becomes a colorful tapestry of silken mezze, hearth-fired breads, and succulent grilled meats, all crafted to honor the timeless tradition of communal feasting. Every bite offers a journey across the coast, balancing the bright zest of preserved lemons with the deep, smoky warmth of the grill for an experience that feels both soulful and sophisticated.
Sawa, 5th Avenue, Park Slope, Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, NY 11209, United States +1-347-457-6761 https://www.sawa.nycRating: 4.5/5 (266 reviews)
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Price range: $$
Currently closed
Hours
- Wednesday - Sunday
- 5:30 PM - 11:00 PM
What diners are saying
Diners consistently rave about Sawa's warm, inviting atmosphere, often highlighting the irresistible aroma of freshly baked, fluffy pitas that greet guests upon arrival. The menu is celebrated for its standout dishes, including the "dreamy" dips like baba gannouj and muhammara, the refreshing Little Gem salad, and the creative smoked cabbage special. While opinions on the lamb ribs vary, many guests praise the attentive service and unique cocktails, making it a favorite spot for authentic Lebanese flavors in a cozy, elegant setting.
Menu
Dips
- hummus - $13: chickpea, tahini, lemon
- hummus with awarma - $19: chickpea, tahini, lemon, awarma, fresno, pine nuts Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
- baba ghannouj - $13: charred eggplant, tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- labneh - $13: strained yogurt, grilled garlic chives, garlic scape, olives Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- muhammara - $14: charred red pepper, walnut, pomegranate molasses
- extra pita - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Mezze
- tabbouleh - $17: parsley, tomato, onion, bulgar Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC
- chicory salad - $18: charred caraflex, delicata, yogurt, spicy tahini Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- batata hara - $13: crispy potatoes, garlic, cilantro Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline
- rakakat - $14: akkawi + halloumi cheese rolls, parsley Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- sfeeha - $18: baked lamb pies, ayran, chili oil Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
- caraflex - $20: tahini, date, almonds, chili urfa oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline
- samke nayeh - $22: hamachi, preserved lemon, oregano Dietary tags: Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- akhtabut - $23: octopus, pearl couscous, puntarelle, cilantro garlic Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- frakeh - $22: raw lamb, kmouneh, pistachios, aji dulce, pearl onion, mint Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- lamb ribs - $25: shawarma spices, tahini, aji honey, red cabbage, cashews Dietary tags: Mediterranean
Entrée
- kafta - $36: ground lamb and beef blend, seasoned pita, garlic whip
- shish taouk - $39: chicken skewers, relish, pickles, french fries, toum Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced
- beiruti samke harra - $47: whole dorade fish, tomato pepper stew Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
- freekeh - $33: maitake mushroom, sunchoke, fava, snow pea salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- warak enab - $46: lamb chops, grape leaves, cherry tomato confit, labneh Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- lamb shank molokhiah - $49: jute leaf, vermicelli rice, preserved lemon
Sweet
- osmaliyeh - $16: kataifi, ashta, pistachios Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- labneh whip - $14: apricot, sesame cookie Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- orange sorbet - $9: thyme syrup, dehydrated orange Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- coffee / tea - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Cocktails
- arak mojito - $17: arak, rum, mint, lime, soda Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- the corniche - $17: gin, lemon, honey, orange blossom Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Lectin-Free
- tahini genie - $19: tahini infused bourbon, cardamaro, creme de cacao, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- jezzine dream - $18: bourbon, apple shrub, cardamaro, calvados, bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- green with envy - $17: mezcal, brucato chaparral, pisco, rosemary, maraschino Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- coco logic - $18: gin, arak, coconut water, st.germain, orgeat Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- pomegroni - $17: gin, pomegranate, campari, sweet vermouth, bitters, sumac Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- baloma - $17: tequila, italicus, grapefruit cordial, sumac, lebnat rose Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- mean teen - $18: housemade walnut fig liqueur, arak, mastic, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Zero Proof
- apple crush - $12: apple shrub, honey, lemon, ginger, soda
- golden hour - $13: pathfinder, cardamom, honey, orange blossom, soda
- lemonada - $10: lemon, mint, sugar, soda, rosewater
- phony negroni - $10: st.agrestis
Beer
- pilsner - $7: almaza, lebanon
- sumac gose - $10: back home beer, new york Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Arak
- arak brun (glass) - $15: domaine des tourelles, bekaa valley, lebanon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- arak brun (bottle) - $43: domaine des tourelles, bekaa valley, lebanon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- massaya (glass) - $16: massaya, bekaa valley, lebanon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- massaya (bottle) - $46: massaya, bekaa valley, lebanon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- arak farid (glass) - $14: bekaa valley, lebanon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- arak farid (bottle) - $40: bekaa valley, lebanon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Nightcap
- moscato d'asti 2023 - $14: vietti, piedmont, italy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- moscatel 2023 - $12: château ksara, bekaa valley, lebanon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- amaro averna - $13
- brucato chapparal - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- cardamaro - $13
- cynar - $13
- montenegro - $12
- nonino - $13
- (na) pathfinder - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- rabarbaro - $13
Other Spirits
- arak domaine des tourelles - $14
- fig arak zachlawi - $12
- limoncello caravella - $13
- cognac maison rouge - $15
- honey thyme grappa poli - $14 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
- aragh sag - $13 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Sparkling Wine
- bosco di gica prosecco superiore brut (glass) - $17: adami, valdobbiadene, italy, glera Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- bosco di gica prosecco superiore brut (bottle) - $75: adami, valdobbiadene, italy, glera Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- leb nat ruby rosé 2022 (glass) - $17: mersel, qannoubine valley, lebanon, indigenous merwah, sangiovese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- leb nat ruby rosé 2022 (bottle) - $72: mersel, qannoubine valley, lebanon, indigenous merwah, sangiovese Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- elevate merwah sparkling 2022 - $110: mersel, bcharre, lebanon, indigenous merwah Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- blanc de blancs 1er cru nv - $150: veuve fourny, champagne, france, chardonnay Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- rosé de saignée brut nv - $165: drappier, champagne, france, pinot noir Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
White Wine
- merwah 2022 (glass) - $17: château ksara, douma, lebanon, indigenous merwah Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- merwah 2022 (bottle) - $75: château ksara, douma, lebanon, indigenous merwah Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- blanc 2021 (glass) - $16: massaya, faqra, lebanon, sauvignon blanc, indigenous obeidy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- blanc 2021 (bottle) - $70: massaya, faqra, lebanon, sauvignon blanc, indigenous obeidy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- altitudes 2023 (glass) - $17: ixsir, batroun, lebanon, indigenous obeidy, muscat, viognier Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- altitudes 2023 (bottle) - $77: ixsir, batroun, lebanon, indigenous obeidy, muscat, viognier Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- obeidy 2022 (glass) - $17: château st thomas, bekaa valley, lebanon, indigenous obeidy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- obeidy 2022 (bottle) - $75: château st thomas, bekaa valley, lebanon, indigenous obeidy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- marquis des bey 2021 (glass) - $21: domaine des tourelles, bekaa valley, lebanon, chardonnay Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- marquis des bey 2021 (bottle) - $90: domaine des tourelles, bekaa valley, lebanon, chardonnay Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- elevate daw al amar 2021 - $94: mersel, ainata, lebanon, indigenous daw al amar Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Rosé & Skin Contact
- jeune rosé 2022 (glass) - $18: château musar, bekaa valley, lebanon, cinsault, mourvèdre Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- jeune rosé 2022 (bottle) - $80: château musar, bekaa valley, lebanon, cinsault, mourvèdre Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- sunset rosé 2023 (glass) - $16: ksara, bekaa valley, lebanon, cabernet franc, syrah Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- sunset rosé 2023 (bottle) - $70: ksara, bekaa valley, lebanon, cabernet franc, syrah Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- farha 2022 (glass) - $16: heya wines, bekaa valley, lebanon, indigenous merwah, red apples Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- farha 2022 (bottle) - $70: heya wines, bekaa valley, lebanon, indigenous merwah, red apples Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- phoenix skin contact 2022 (glass) - $17: mersel, qannoubine valley, lebanon, indigenous merwah Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- phoenix skin contact 2022 (bottle) - $75: mersel, qannoubine valley, lebanon, indigenous merwah Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- altitude rosé 2023 - $75: ixsir, batroun, lebanon, cinsault, syrah, caladoc Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- skin 2023 - $90: domaine des tourelles, bekaa valley, lebanon, indigenous merwah from 150-year-old vines
Red Wine
- lebnani ahmar 1l 2023 (glass) - $17: mersel, bekaa valley, lebanon, cinsault Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- lebnani ahmar 1l 2023 (bottle) - $82: mersel, bekaa valley, lebanon, cinsault Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- cuvée de printemps 2022 (glass) - $16: château ksara, bekaa valley, lebanon, gamay, tempranillo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- cuvée de printemps 2022 (bottle) - $72: château ksara, bekaa valley, lebanon, gamay, tempranillo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- carignan 2021 (glass) - $16: château ksara, bekaa valley, lebanon, carignan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- carignan 2021 (bottle) - $72: château ksara, bekaa valley, lebanon, carignan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- syrocco syrah thalvin 2021 (glass) - $17: alain graillot, zenata, morocco, syrah Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- syrocco syrah thalvin 2021 (bottle) - $75: alain graillot, zenata, morocco, syrah Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- hochar père et fils 2020 (glass) - $23: château musar, bekaa valley, lebanon, cinsault, grenache, cabernet sauvignon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- hochar père et fils 2020 (bottle) - $110: château musar, bekaa valley, lebanon, cinsault, grenache, cabernet sauvignon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- elevate marini 2022 - $112: mersel, blouza, lebanon, indigenous marini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- terrasses de baalbeck 2021 - $82: massaya, bekaa valley, lebanon, grenache, syrah, mourvèdre Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- altitudes 2020 - $80: ixsir, batroun, lebanon, cabernet sauvignon, syrah, caladoc, tempranillo Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- 2012 château musar - $270: bekaa valley, lebanon, cabernet sauvignon, cinsault, carignan Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
Dessert Wine
- moscato d'asti 2023 - $14: vietti, piedmont, italy, moscato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- moscatel 2023 - $13: château ksara, bekaa valley, lebanon, muscat à petit grain, gewürztraminer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Frequently Asked Questions about Sawa
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Rated 4.5/5, customers love the warm atmosphere, attentive service, fluffy pitas, and standout dips like baba gannouj and muhammara.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Beiruti samke harra and labneh accommodate keto and gluten-free diets, while batata hara serves vegan, gluten-free, and paleo requirements.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- Sawa is unique for its authentic Lebanese communal feasting, freshly baked pita aroma, creative smoked cabbage, and unique cocktail menu.
- What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?
- Sawa specializes in Mediterranean and authentic Lebanese cuisine, featuring traditional dishes like silken mezze and hearth-fired breads.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The main concern mentioned in customer reviews is that opinions on the lamb ribs vary among guests.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- Sawa supports vegetarian, vegan, keto, gluten-free, and paleo diets with dishes like batata hara, chicory salad, and beiruti samke harra.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking authentic Lebanese communal feasting and extensive dietary options like vegan, keto, and gluten-free would enjoy this warm atmosphere.
- Is this a good spot for a date or special occasion?
- Rated 4.5/5, Sawa is ideal for occasions, offering a warm atmosphere, attentive service, unique cocktails, and "dreamy" baba gannouj.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience Sawa through communal feasting on silken mezze, hearth-fired breads, and grilled meats within its warm, inviting atmosphere.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- Contact Sawa Mediterranean restaurant by visiting their official website at https://www.sawa.nyc for all inquiries and booking details.
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