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Middle Eastern favorites like spicy kebabs, creamy baba ganoush and classic falafel sandwiches can be found on the menus of some of NYC's best restaurants. From Astoria to Bay Ridge, Middle Eastern fare is just as satisfying at a fine-dining destination as at a late-night stop for cheap eats. Whether you’re craving kibbeh from Lebanon, stuffed Kurdish dumplings or a bubbling pan of shakshuka at brunch, you can find the best of NYC’s Middle Eastern dishes at these 16 restaurants.
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Updated July 2026: This summer, we’ve added Shifka, a brand-new NoHo lunch option with an under-the-radar tahini-vanilla soft serve, West Village rotisserie-chicken destination Cleo, plus the UES’s Dear Margo and the Eastern European-meets-Middle Eastern spot Gusi. Whether you’re looking for a falafel to eat on the street or a spot to linger over dips and drinks, these are the best newcomers and most beloved longtime Middle Eastern restaurants in NYC. How we curate and review at Time Out.
