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: vegetarian, nut-free, high-protein, low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, keto, vegan, halal, pescatarian, sugar-free, mediterranean, diabetic, heart-healthy, paleo, whole30, low-fat, plant-based, low-sodium, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, clean-eating, low-cholesterol, weight-watchers, gerd, high-fiber, dash-sodium-reduced, zone, tlc, detox, carnivore, aip, alkaline, low-fodmap, raw-food, volumetrics, sirtfood, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida, lectin-free, macrobiotic
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.
Menu
- Kruveet (Pita) - $10.5: Taboon roasted cauliflower, eggplant, spaghetti squash, arugula-herb salad, hummus, tahini Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Kruveet (Pan) - $13: Taboon roasted cauliflower, eggplant, spaghetti squash, arugula-herb salad, hummus, tahini Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Chicken Shawarma (Pita) - $10.5: Freerange, Chef’s spice mix, chopped salad, tomato coulis, pickles, tahini, hummus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Chicken Shawarma (Pan) - $13.25: Freerange, Chef’s spice mix, chopped salad, tomato coulis, pickles, tahini, hummus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Lamb Kebab (Pita) - $11.95: Fresh ground colorado lamb with tomato and fresh herbs, grilled eggplant, chopped salad, tahini, tomato coulis Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Lamb Kebab (Pan) - $14.5: Fresh ground colorado lamb with tomato and fresh herbs, grilled eggplant, chopped salad, tahini, tomato coulis Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Salmon (Pita) - $11.75: Fresh atlantic salmon, salt, pepper & za’atar crusted, arugula-herb salad, tzaziki Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Mayo-Clinic
- Salmon (Pan) - $16: Fresh atlantic salmon, salt, pepper & za’atar crusted, arugula-herb salad, tzaziki Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Sweet Potato Falafel (Pita) - $9: Chef’s signature falafel with tzaziki and arugula-herb salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Sweet Potato Falafel (Pan) - $12: Chef’s signature falafel with tzaziki and arugula-herb salad Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Falafel (Pita) - $9: The classic chickpea fritter, chopped salad, tomato coulis, tahini, pickles, amba Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic
- Falafel (Pan) - $12: The classic chickpea fritter, chopped salad, tomato coulis, tahini, pickles, amba Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Pulled Pork (Pita) - $10.5: Spice rubbed and slow roasted berkshire pork shoulder, taboonette BBQ sauce, apple-jicama slaw, cilantro, chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- Pulled Pork (Pan) - $13.5: Spice rubbed and slow roasted berkshire pork shoulder, taboonette BBQ sauce, apple-jicama slaw, cilantro, chipotle mayo Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free
- Braised Lamb Shawarma (Pita) - $11.75: Tender colorado lamb braised in chef’s seasoning, arugula-herb salad, amba, coulis pickles tahini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Braised Lamb Shawarma (Pan) - $16: Tender colorado lamb braised in chef’s seasoning, arugula-herb salad, amba, coulis pickles tahini Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Zone, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Sabich - OMG! (Pita) - $8: Fried eggplant, hardboiled egg, chopped salad, tomato coulis and amba Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Sabich - OMG! (Pan) - $11.95: Fried eggplant, hardboiled egg, chopped salad, tomato coulis and amba Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- American (Pita) - $7.75: Scrambled egg, bacon, cheddar, arugula-herb salad, ketchup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- American (Pan) - $11: Scrambled egg, bacon, cheddar, arugula-herb salad, ketchup Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins
- Shakshuka (Pita) - $7.95: Eggs cooked in a hearty tomato ragout, tahini, fresh cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Shakshuka (Pan) - $11.5: Eggs cooked in a hearty tomato ragout, tahini, fresh cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Israeli (Pita) - $6.5: Fried egg, tzaziki, chopped salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Israeli (Pan) - $11: Fried egg, tzaziki, chopped salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Salmon & Egg (Pita) - $10.5: Fried egg, tzaziki, arugula-herb salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Mayo-Clinic
- Salmon & Egg (Pan) - $13: Fried egg, tzaziki, arugula-herb salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Mayo-Clinic
- Hummus Bowl - Kruveet & Squash - $12: Hummus bowl topped with Kruveet & Squash Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Hummus Bowl - Sautéed Mushroom & Avocado - $13: Hummus bowl topped with Sautéed Mushroom & Avocado Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan
- Hummus Bowl - Chicken - $13: Hummus bowl topped with Chicken Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Hummus Bowl - Braised Lamb Shawarma - $14.95: Hummus bowl topped with Braised Lamb Shawarma Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Hummus Bowl - Falafel - $12: Hummus bowl topped with Falafel Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Low-Cholesterol
- Hummus Bowl - Roasted Beets - $12: Hummus bowl topped with Roasted Beets Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hummus Bowl - Warm Chickpeas & HB Egg - $11.25: Hummus bowl topped with Warm Chickpeas & HB Egg Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hummus Bowl - Sweet Potato Falafel - $11.75: Hummus bowl topped with Sweet Potato Falafel Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hummus Bowl - Pulled Pork - $13: Hummus bowl topped with Pulled Pork
- Hummus Bowl - Kebab & Eggplant - $13.5: Hummus bowl topped with Kebab & Eggplant
- Arugula-Herb Salad - $10: Basil, cilantro, mint, fennel, dill, currants, almonds, fresh lemon mustard dressing
- Hummus with Housemade Pita Chips - $6.95: Housemade pita chips
- Tzaziki with Housemade Pita Chips - $7.95: Housemade pita chips
- Haloumi Salad - $12: Arugula-Herb salad roasted beets and sautéed goat’s milk haloumi
- Chopped Salad - $10.75: Romaine, cucumber, tomato, parsley, scoop tahini
- Roasted Beets - $4: Herb and cuminseed marinade
- Warm Kale Salad - $12.5: Chickpeas, sweet potato, carrots, citrus cilantro dressing & scoop hummus Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Housemade Potato Chips - $4: Za’atar seasoned, carmalized onion dip Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- French Fries - Plain - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- French Fries - Sweet Potato - $6.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Low-Fodmap
- French Fries - Seasoned Parmesan - $5 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Low-Fodmap
- Add Chicken - $5.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Atlantic Salmon (3oz) - $5.5 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, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Atlantic Salmon (5oz) - $8.75 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, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Detox, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Falafel (3pcs) - $3 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb
- Add Cauliflower - $3.5 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, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida
- Add Hummus Scoop - $2 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Add Holoumi - $3 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Weight-Watchers, Low-Fodmap, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Avocado - $3 Dietary tags: Keto, 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, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Raw-Food, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add HB Egg - $1.5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Carnivore, Zone, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Pulled Pork - $5 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, AIP, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Kebab (each) - $2.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Braised Lamb Shawarma - $8.95 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Paleo, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Carnivore, Zone, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Candida, Lectin-Free
- Add Roasted Beets - $4 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Low-Fodmap, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, AIP, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Lectin-Free
- Add Pita - $1.75
- Home Made Cookie (Single) - $4.75: Choice of Kitchen Sinker, Cardamom Chocolate Chip, or Date Mamoul
- Home Made Cookies (3 Pack) - $12.5: Choice of Kitchen Sinker, Cardamom Chocolate Chip, or Date Mamoul
- Home Made Brownie Pie - $5.95
- Calamansi Lime
- Lemonana
- Verbena Mint Sage Tea
- Wild Berry Tea
- Polar Peach Tea
- Cold Brew Coffee
- Taboonette T's - $20
- Taboonette Caps - $15
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.