What makes this restaurant unique or special?

Taboonette is unique for its signature wood-fired oven, freshly baked pita, and specialty dishes like the sweet potato falafel.

What is the price range at this restaurant?

Taboonette is a moderately priced Middle Eastern restaurant with a price range indicated by the $$ symbol.

What are this restaurant's hours of operation?

Information regarding Taboonette's hours of operation is not included in the provided data for this Middle Eastern restaurant.

What's the best way to experience this restaurant?

Visit in a small group to enjoy standout pita sandwiches and hummus bowls within the intimate, community-style seating near Union Square.

How many reviews does this restaurant have?

Taboonette has a total of 1,151 reviews with an average rating of 4.4/5 from its diners.

What are the standout dishes based on the menu?

Standout dishes include warm fluffy pita, sweet potato falafel, lamb sandwiches, hummus bowls, and pita or pan chicken shawarma.

What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?

Diners seeking quick, flavorful Mediterranean meals in an intimate, community-style setting would enjoy this spot, though it's best for small groups.

How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?

The menu features Middle Eastern staples like shawarma and falafel, plus 43 diet-specific options including Tagliatelle Bolognese, Polpette, and Gnocchi.

Is this restaurant good value for money?

Taboonette maintains a moderate price level ($$) and a 4.4/5 rating, with customers highly recommending the standout pita sandwiches.

What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?

Taboonette specializes in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, featuring wood-fired pita, falafel, hummus bowls, and slow-cooked meats.

Taboonette – Middle Eastern

The warm, nutty aroma of freshly baked pita wafts from the signature wood-fired oven, drawing guests into a vibrant space where Middle Eastern traditions are reimagined with modern flair. Each dish is a tapestry of bold textures and bright colors, from succulent slow-cooked meats to zesty, herb-laden salads that capture the sun-soaked essence of the Mediterranean in every bite.

30, East 13th Street, New York, NY 10003 +1-212-510-7881 https://taboonette.com/

Rating: 4.4/5 (1151 reviews)

Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Price range: $$

Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb

Currently open

Hours

Monday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM

What diners are saying

Diners celebrate this cozy spot near Union Square for its flavorful Mediterranean fare, particularly the warm, fluffy pita and tasty falafel options like the sweet potato variety. While the lamb sandwich earns praise, guests recommend skipping the shakshuka in favor of the standout pita sandwiches and hummus bowls. Reviewers highlight the friendly service and quick turnaround, though they note the intimate, community-style seating is best suited for smaller groups rather than large parties or families needing high chairs.

Kruveet (Pita) - $10.5: Taboon roasted cauliflower, eggplant, spaghetti squash, arugula-herb salad, hummus, tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Kruveet (Pan) - $13: Taboon roasted cauliflower, eggplant, spaghetti squash, arugula-herb salad, hummus, tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Chicken Shawarma (Pita) - $10.5: Freerange, Chef’s spice mix, chopped salad, tomato coulis, pickles, tahini, hummus Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
Chicken Shawarma (Pan) - $13.25: Freerange, Chef’s spice mix, chopped salad, tomato coulis, pickles, tahini, hummus Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber
Lamb Kebab (Pita) - $11.95: Fresh ground colorado lamb with tomato and fresh herbs, grilled eggplant, chopped salad, tahini, tomato coulis Dietary tags: Mediterranean
Lamb Kebab (Pan) - $14.5: Fresh ground colorado lamb with tomato and fresh herbs, grilled eggplant, chopped salad, tahini, tomato coulis Dietary tags: Mediterranean
Salmon (Pita) - $11.75: Fresh atlantic salmon, salt, pepper & za’atar crusted, arugula-herb salad, tzaziki Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Salmon (Pan) - $16: Fresh atlantic salmon, salt, pepper & za’atar crusted, arugula-herb salad, tzaziki Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Sweet Potato Falafel (Pita) - $9: Chef’s signature falafel with tzaziki and arugula-herb salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Sweet Potato Falafel (Pan) - $12: Chef’s signature falafel with tzaziki and arugula-herb salad Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Falafel (Pita) - $9: The classic chickpea fritter, chopped salad, tomato coulis, tahini, pickles, amba Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Falafel (Pan) - $12: The classic chickpea fritter, chopped salad, tomato coulis, tahini, pickles, amba Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Pulled Pork (Pita) - $10.5: Spice rubbed and slow roasted berkshire pork shoulder, taboonette BBQ sauce, apple-jicama slaw, cilantro, chipotle mayo
Pulled Pork (Pan) - $13.5: Spice rubbed and slow roasted berkshire pork shoulder, taboonette BBQ sauce, apple-jicama slaw, cilantro, chipotle mayo
Braised Lamb Shawarma (Pita) - $11.75: Tender colorado lamb braised in chef’s seasoning, arugula-herb salad, amba, coulis pickles tahini Dietary tags: Mediterranean
Braised Lamb Shawarma (Pan) - $16: Tender colorado lamb braised in chef’s seasoning, arugula-herb salad, amba, coulis pickles tahini Dietary tags: Mediterranean

Breakfast

Served All Day

Sabich - OMG! (Pita) - $8: Fried eggplant, hardboiled egg, chopped salad, tomato coulis and amba Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sabich - OMG! (Pan) - $11.95: Fried eggplant, hardboiled egg, chopped salad, tomato coulis and amba Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
American (Pita) - $7.75: Scrambled egg, bacon, cheddar, arugula-herb salad, ketchup
American (Pan) - $11: Scrambled egg, bacon, cheddar, arugula-herb salad, ketchup
Shakshuka (Pita) - $7.95: Eggs cooked in a hearty tomato ragout, tahini, fresh cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Shakshuka (Pan) - $11.5: Eggs cooked in a hearty tomato ragout, tahini, fresh cilantro Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo
Israeli (Pita) - $6.5: Fried egg, tzaziki, chopped salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Israeli (Pan) - $11: Fried egg, tzaziki, chopped salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Salmon & Egg (Pita) - $10.5: Fried egg, tzaziki, arugula-herb salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian
Salmon & Egg (Pan) - $13: Fried egg, tzaziki, arugula-herb salad Dietary tags: Pescatarian

Hummus Bowls

Our famous rich creamy recipe, perfected with your favorite topping. Served with Pita. Base price $8.00 plus topping.

Hummus Bowl - Kruveet & Squash - $12: Hummus bowl topped with Kruveet & Squash Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
Hummus Bowl - Sautéed Mushroom & Avocado - $13: Hummus bowl topped with Sautéed Mushroom & Avocado Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
Hummus Bowl - Chicken - $13: Hummus bowl topped with Chicken Dietary tags: Mediterranean
Hummus Bowl - Braised Lamb Shawarma - $14.95: Hummus bowl topped with Braised Lamb Shawarma Dietary tags: Mediterranean
Hummus Bowl - Falafel - $12: Hummus bowl topped with Falafel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Hummus Bowl - Roasted Beets - $12: Hummus bowl topped with Roasted Beets Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Hummus Bowl - Warm Chickpeas & HB Egg - $11.25: Hummus bowl topped with Warm Chickpeas & HB Egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Hummus Bowl - Sweet Potato Falafel - $11.75: Hummus bowl topped with Sweet Potato Falafel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian
Hummus Bowl - Pulled Pork - $13: Hummus bowl topped with Pulled Pork Dietary tags: Mediterranean
Hummus Bowl - Kebab & Eggplant - $13.5: Hummus bowl topped with Kebab & Eggplant Dietary tags: Mediterranean

Sides & Salads

Arugula-Herb Salad - $10: Basil, cilantro, mint, fennel, dill, currants, almonds, fresh lemon mustard dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Hummus with Housemade Pita Chips - $6.95: Housemade pita chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Tzaziki with Housemade Pita Chips - $7.95: Housemade pita chips Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Haloumi Salad - $12: Arugula-Herb salad roasted beets and sautéed goat’s milk haloumi
Chopped Salad - $10.75: Romaine, cucumber, tomato, parsley, scoop tahini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Atkins, South-Beach, Alkaline, Slow-Carb
Roasted Beets - $4: Herb and cuminseed marinade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic
Warm Kale Salad - $12.5: Chickpeas, sweet potato, carrots, citrus cilantro dressing & scoop hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Housemade Potato Chips - $4: Za’atar seasoned, carmalized onion dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
French Fries - Plain - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
French Fries - Sweet Potato - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
French Fries - Seasoned Parmesan - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Favorite Add-Ons

Add Chicken - $5.5 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Add Atlantic Salmon (3oz) - $5.5 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Add Atlantic Salmon (5oz) - $8.75 Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Add Falafel (3pcs) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
Add Cauliflower - $3.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Add Hummus Scoop - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic
Add Holoumi - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Add Avocado - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, Carnivore, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Add HB Egg - $1.5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Lectin-Free
Add Pulled Pork - $5 Dietary tags: AIP, Lectin-Free
Add Kebab (each) - $2.75
Add Braised Lamb Shawarma - $8.95
Add Roasted Beets - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Add Pita - $1.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Macrobiotic

Sweet & Stylin'

Home Made

Home Made Cookie (Single) - $4.75: Choice of Kitchen Sinker, Cardamom Chocolate Chip, or Date Mamoul Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Home Made Cookies (3 Pack) - $12.5: Choice of Kitchen Sinker, Cardamom Chocolate Chip, or Date Mamoul Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Home Made Brownie Pie - $5.95 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian

House Made Beverages

Made Fresh Daily

Calamansi Lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Lemonana Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Verbena Mint Sage Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Wild Berry Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Polar Peach Tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Cold Brew Coffee

Merchandise

Taboonette T's - $20 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Taboonette Caps - $15 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free

Frequently Asked Questions about Taboonette

What makes this restaurant unique or special?: Taboonette is unique for its signature wood-fired oven, freshly baked pita, and specialty dishes like the sweet potato falafel.
What is the price range at this restaurant?: Taboonette is a moderately priced Middle Eastern restaurant with a price range indicated by the $$ symbol.
What are this restaurant's hours of operation?: Information regarding Taboonette's hours of operation is not included in the provided data for this Middle Eastern restaurant.
What's the best way to experience this restaurant?: Visit in a small group to enjoy standout pita sandwiches and hummus bowls within the intimate, community-style seating near Union Square.
How many reviews does this restaurant have?: Taboonette has a total of 1,151 reviews with an average rating of 4.4/5 from its diners.
What are the standout dishes based on the menu?: Standout dishes include warm fluffy pita, sweet potato falafel, lamb sandwiches, hummus bowls, and pita or pan chicken shawarma.
What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?: Diners seeking quick, flavorful Mediterranean meals in an intimate, community-style setting would enjoy this spot, though it's best for small groups.
How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?: The menu features Middle Eastern staples like shawarma and falafel, plus 43 diet-specific options including Tagliatelle Bolognese, Polpette, and Gnocchi.
Is this restaurant good value for money?: Taboonette maintains a moderate price level ($$) and a 4.4/5 rating, with customers highly recommending the standout pita sandwiches.
What type of cuisine does this restaurant specialize in?: Taboonette specializes in Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine, featuring wood-fired pita, falafel, hummus bowls, and slow-cooked meats.

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