The best Middle Eastern
in New York.
There are 378 Middle Eastern places in New York. 203 scored above average, and those are the ones carrying a number. Marsanne is first here (95), MeatUp Gyro — Dumbo second (95). Expect $$, $15–30 — that covers 62% of the places here. The dishes that keep coming up are falafel, hummus and shawarma.
- Median Sweet Score here: 54
- Typical place carries 512 ratings
- 339 deliver
- 210 take reservations
- 135 have outdoor seating
- 120 open for breakfast
- 9 flagged underrated — good, and barely found
MarsanneTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 1,312 ratings.
MeatUp Gyro — DumboTop 10%
Top 10% in Kings County, on 1,130 ratings.
PitaBarTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 1,082 ratings.
Habibi Moroccan Halal Food & SmoothiesTop 10%
Top 10% in Kings County, on 987 ratings.
Mavi Halal CafeTop 10%
Top 10% in Richmond County, on 527 ratings.
PAOLINATop 10%
Top 10% in Kings County, on 378 ratings.
ShuketteTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 4,687 ratings.
Ayat Ditmas ParkTop 10%
Top 10% in Kings County, on 1,853 ratings.
Falafel TanamiTop 10%
Top 10% in Kings County, on 1,327 ratings.
Miraj Healthy GrillTop 10%
Top 10% in Nassau County, on 1,185 ratings.
Ada Mediterranean RestaurantTop 10%
Top 10% in Suffolk County, on 205 ratings.
THE G.O.A.TTop 10%Underrated
Top 10% in Kings County, on 200 ratings.
Halal MunchiesTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 117 ratings.
DagonTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 2,600 ratings.
Chamoun's WayTop 10%
Top 10% in New York County, on 956 ratings.
Alnoor Halal DeliTop 10%
Top 10% in Kings County, on 915 ratings.
SAFFIRETop 10%
Top 10% in Suffolk County, on 687 ratings.
Riva Mediterranean & Turkish CuisineTop 10%
Top 10% in Richmond County, on 544 ratings.
YemenatTop 10%
Top 10% in Kings County, on 1,087 ratings.
Burchak PideTop 10%
Top 10% in Kings County, on 733 ratings.
Mazza Mediterranean CuisineTop 10%
Top 10% in Suffolk County, on 498 ratings.
TaheniTop 10%
Top 10% in Suffolk County, on 444 ratings.
Okka BrooklynTop 10%
Top 10% in Kings County, on 154 ratings.
Kemo's Hot Kitchen BitesTop 10%
Top 10% in Kings County, on 849 ratings.
Middle Eastern in New York, briefly
What is the best Middle Eastern in New York?
Marsanne currently ranks first with a Sweet Score of 95, built on 1,312 ratings. The list re-sorts itself as ratings move, so first place is not permanent.
How many Middle Eastern places are there in New York?
We track 378. 203 of them have earned a Sweet Score, which means they rated above the median for their county and category. The rest are listed with their address, hours and what people order — just without a number.
How much does Middle Eastern cost in New York?
The commonest price band on this list is $$ — $15–30 — covering 62% of the places we track here.
How is this list ordered?
By the Sweet Score, a 4–96 rating built from where a place ranks against others in its own county and its own category. 50 is the median, 78 is the top quarter, 90 is the top 10%. A place below the median is still listed — it just doesn't carry a number, because we only publish a score when it's good news.
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Rankings order by the Sweet Score; ties break by the tasters’ score. Promoted placements never appear in rankings — they’re labeled and live elsewhere. How ranking works →