A budget-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant in Tribeca. Reviewers suggest it for an afternoon and put the food first.
279 rated Middle Eastern restaurants
Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Manhattan, NYC
The best Middle Eastern restaurants across 35 Manhattan neighborhoods, ranked by star rating and how many reviews back it.
Moodap lists 279 rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Manhattan, spread over 35 neighborhoods. Maruf Halal Food in Tribeca leads the list with a 5.0-star rating from 289 reviews, and Midtown has the most to choose from (40).
Prices run from $ to $$$. Common vibes include cozy, social, lively, laid-back, and casual. A perfect score from a handful of reviews doesn’t outrank hundreds of strong ones, so the places at the top are ones many people rate highly.
Top 10 Middle Eastern Restaurants in Manhattan
Rank 1 Rank 2 A mid-priced Middle Eastern restaurant in Times Square. Reviewers mention the Mediterranean food, suggest it for an afternoon, and call it reliably good.
Rank 3 A mid-priced Middle Eastern restaurant on the Lower East Side. Reviewers talk about the Mediterranean food. Known for its Rib Eye Steak.
Rank 4 A budget-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant in Midtown, open until 1 AM most nights and 3 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers talk about the Mediterranean food.
Rank 5 A budget-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant in the Financial District. Reviewers single out the Mediterranean food, suggest it for an afternoon, and mention the outdoor space.
Rank 6 A mid-priced Middle Eastern restaurant in Harlem. Reviewers single out the Mediterranean food and mention friendly service.
Rank 7 A budget-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant on the Upper East Side. Reviewers mention the Mediterranean food, praise the service, and suggest it for an afternoon.
Rank 8 A mid-priced Middle Eastern restaurant in the East Village. Reviewers single out the Mediterranean food, describe a high-energy crowd, and mention friendly service.
Rank 9 A budget-friendly Middle Eastern restaurant on the Upper West Side, open until 4 AM most nights. Reviewers talk about the Mediterranean food.
Rank 10 A mid-priced Middle Eastern restaurant in Washington Heights, open until 3 AM most nights and 5 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. Reviewers put the food first and praise the service.
Upper West Side
8 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 5 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 6 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 7 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 8 - Cozy
- Social
Midtown
7 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 5 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 6 Indoor/Outdoor
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4.7 out of 5, 54 Google reviewsPrice level $$- Cozy
- Social
Rank 7 - Cozy
- Social
Upper East Side
7 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 4 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 5 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 6 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 7 - Cozy
- Social
Times Square
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Lower East Side
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Greenwich Village
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Chelsea
3 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
- Lively
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 3 - Cozy
- Social
Tribeca
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Financial District
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
East Village
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Washington Heights
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Hell's Kitchen
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Cozy
- Social
Hudson Yards
2 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Rank 2 - Casual
- Quick Bite
- Counter Service
Harlem
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
SoHo
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Hamilton Heights
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
Murray Hill
1 spots
Rank 1 - Cozy
- Social
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best Middle Eastern restaurants in Manhattan?
Ranked by rating and number of reviews, the top Middle Eastern restaurants on Moodap are Maruf Halal Food in Tribeca (5.0 stars), MOE EATS NYC in Times Square (5.0 stars) and PitaBar in Lower East Side (4.9 stars). The full top 10 is at the top of this page.
Which Manhattan neighborhood has the most Middle Eastern restaurants?
Midtown has the most, with 40, followed by Upper West Side (27) and Upper East Side (23).
Where can I find affordable Middle Eastern restaurants in Manhattan?
21 of the 50 Middle Eastern restaurants listed here are budget-friendly ($). The best-ranked of them are Maruf Halal Food in Tribeca, Shah’s Halal Food in Midtown and Sam's Falafel Stand in Financial District.
How does Moodap rank Middle Eastern restaurants?
By star rating, weighted by how many reviews back it: a place with hundreds of strong reviews ranks above a perfect score from a handful. Places with few or no reviews come after well-reviewed ones. Not sure which fits your plans? The Mood Match quiz picks one for your mood in about 25 seconds.
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