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Middle Eastern-Owned and -Operated Restaurants to Support in NYC

Celebrate the diversity of the restaurant industry! These Middle Eastern-owned and -operated restaurants are proud to share their heritage — explore spots to support near you.

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45 Restaurants
Updated February 10, 2023
Restaurants:Fresco Da Franco, Mezza, Casablanca
Price Range:$$ - $$$
Cuisines:Italian, Mediterranean, Moroccan
Neighborhoods:Montclair, Westwood, East Brunswick
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Fresco Da Franco

$$$$
Italian
Montclair
4.5
1278 reviews
Great dinner!Food and service were exceptional! We’ll be back!

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Mezza

$$$$
Mediterranean
Westwood
4.5
865 reviews
Overall good. Food was good too. Service was a bit slow

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Casablanca

$$$$
Moroccan
East Brunswick
4.7
119 reviews
The food was delicious and the staff super friendly.

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Jersey Social

$$$$
American
Jersey City
3.8
5 reviews
Went on a Saturday afternoon and am so glad to have stumbled upon this place! The mimosa flights had real fruits in them! The shrimp and grits were to die for! The staff was attentive and the drinks were strong and good.

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Swahili Village OTS

$$$$
African
Newark
4.4
145 reviews
Food was great. It took a VERY long time to get cocktails from the bar.

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Uncle Jack's Steakhouse - Bayside

$$$$
Steakhouse
Bayside
4.6
1306 reviews
Great Steakhouse. Good choices for quality steaks, They even serve Wagu. The sercice is very good. Waiter and staff are quick and accommodating. Great wine selections.

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French Roast Uptown

$$$$
French
Upper West Side
4.5
689 reviews
Good neighborhood restaurant - especially for brunch/lunch. Great service. Nice outdoor area. A bit noisy inside, but great outside.

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Philippe Chow - Uptown

$$$$
Chinese (Beijing)
Upper East Side
4.6
3845 reviews
Adam is the best server/waiter I’ve ever had

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Ceci Italian Restaurant

$$$$
Italian
Theater District / Times Square
3.8
2721 reviews
Excellent food and service. I was sad to see that the restaurant was not more busy.

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Lola - Great Neck

$$$$
Mediterranean
Great Neck
4.7
1400 reviews
First time back since Michael’s not there - his spirit lives on because food was still amazing!

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Balade

$$$$
Mediterranean
East Village
4.6
935 reviews
Excellent food and service. Definitely my go to restaurant for Lebanese.

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Sahara's Turkish Cuisine

$$$$
Turkish
Kips Bay
4.6
54 reviews
Everything we had was amazing, the cheese pastries, hummus, Shepard salad, the hunkar beyendi, and the zucchini pancakes, no complaints whatsoever. Anything you get here will not disappoint and priced fairly.

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Orient Express Cocktail Bar

$$$$
Cocktail Bar
West Village
4.7
39 reviews
Great atmosphere and drinks. Will def be going again

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Dulce Vida Latin Bistro

$$$$
Latin American
Upper East Side
4.6
106 reviews
100% authentic Colombian food! Tiny neighborhood place that enhances the dining choices on the UES. And the best staff!

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Dee's

$$$$
Italian
Forest Hills
4.7
739 reviews
A wonderful place to eat and spend quality time with your friends and family. The food was delicious. I recommend the short ribs as it was tender and the sauce was light. Portions were perfect to fill you up. Our server was Demitri and he was fantastic, attentive and was there for us when we spilled a full glass of water all over the table. He made us laugh and it's been a while since I laughed that loud. A nod to the person who makes the Rosemary Focaccia and the pizza. The bread just melts in your mouth. I've no reason to go into Manhattan when you can get great food here.

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212 Steakhouse

$$$$
Steakhouse
Midtown East
4.4
1618 reviews
This place was absolutely amazing!!! I was doing a birthday/ new years dinner for my bf and family and they treated me with the utmost care and respect. Super accommodating, every request I asked for the staff and Host Jennifer were just phenomenal in the approach and care they provided in dealing with this special birthday!! Would definitely recommend again!! Plus the food was amazing!!

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Industry Kitchen

$$$$
American
South Street Seaport
4.6
1630 reviews
Great fun in the greenhouse dining zone. Food was superb and service brilliant.

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Michael's Cafe

$$$$
American
Long Island City
4.0
8 reviews
We had fun and everything is perfect for the get together party

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Turkish Cuisine

$$$$
Turkish
Hell's Kitchen
4.3
336 reviews
The restaurant is delightfully decorated. I had a special appetizer of spinach and feta in a thin dough with yogurt, it was delicious. The lamb bulgur entree was very good. The service was attentive, but did not rush one. I definitely will go again.

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Shalel

$$$$
Mediterranean
Lincoln Square
4.3
19 reviews
I had such a unique and quaint experience dining at Shalel with my boyfriend. I am a local to the upper west side, and tried this restaurant out for the first time. I really can not recommend this enough for a romantic date out or with a good friend. The space was calming and the ambiance was dimly lit and immaculate. They sat us at a private table facing an indoor mini water stream off a rock, which was the perfect. Our waitress was lovely and the food was 10/10. Portions weren’t overly stuffing and was just right with two apps and a salad to share, and our own entrees. Try out shalel!

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Allora

$$$$
Italian
Midtown East
4.4
567 reviews
I love this place. Good drinks , pasta ,steak !! We will be back.

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Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar - White Plains

$$$$
Persian
Elmsford
4.6
443 reviews
Food is delicious! Wine selection is great! Very lovely dining experience - food is fresh and flavorful . We’ve been several times and plan on going back again and again.

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Nusr-Et Steakhouse New York

$$$$
Steakhouse
Midtown West
4.5
2595 reviews
Birthday celebration

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Ophelia

$$$$
American
Midtown East
4.4
976 reviews
cocktails are well crafted. the views are amazing. service is fast. definitely a great spot for date night

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ViaRoma

$$$$
Italian
Crown Heights
4.4
102 reviews
overall enjoyed my experience but the service was very strange

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Philippe Chow - Downtown

$$$$
Chinese (Beijing)
Meatpacking District
4.4
832 reviews
The food was delicious. We arrived at the time of our reservation and were seated immediately. The server came shortly after. He introduced himself, provided water and took our drink/food order. The food came out about 20 minutes after. Loved the vibe and food. Will be going back.

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Tatu Tacos & Tequila

$$$$
Mexican
Troy
4.6
296 reviews
Delicious food and great vibe ! Carnitas tacos were 🔥🔥🔥

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The Richmond

$$$$
Contemporary American
Staten Island
4.8
362 reviews
Food, drinks, presentation, and service were awesome as always. We'll be back soon

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Shiraz Kitchen & Wine Bar - Chelsea

$$$$
Mediterranean
Chelsea
4.6
178 reviews
We loved this restaurant. The food was amazing, the service was excellent, very attentive wait staff and host. The ambiance was lovely, a nice bright restaurant with white table cloths. Our overall experience was excellent. We will definitely return.

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Jade Eatery and Lounge

$$$$
Contemporary Asian
Forest Hills
4.2
24 reviews
everything was delicious. had king crab rangoon, crispy calamari, beef and shrimp tacos and tiramisu. all were so delicious will definitely be dinning here again asap!!

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Julius' Bar

$$$$
American
West Village
4.8
67 reviews
The server Chad was one of the most attentive servers I’ve ever come across. And he shared the lovely history of the bar which gave us chills. The burger was fantastic. Good, chill music. Not super loud. Very affordable.

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Merchants Cigar Bar

$$$$
American
Upper East Side
4.6
98 reviews
Food is excellent, service was great, we only wish ventilation was better, been to other cigar bars with better ventilation.

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Parklife

$$$$
Mexican
Gowanus
4.8
52 reviews
Consistently amazing staff, food, and vibe. We are going to miss the fabulous Gyzellah ☹️

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Accent

$$$$
Mediterranean
Kips Bay
4.4
130 reviews
Great place, great food and great service. We definitely coming back!!

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Local 92 - Soho

$$$$
Mediterranean
NoLita
4.0
107 reviews
Amazing. Great food great service! Drinks are great as well

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Sei Less

$$$$
Chinese
Flower District
4.5
679 reviews
I really enjoyed my experience here. Great food, ambiance and staff

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Victory Restaurant & Lounge

$$$$
American
Flower District
3.8
78 reviews
I enjoyed my time here at victory. I was hesitant at first, due to the mixed reviews, but my friends and I had a great time. Our waiter Stephanie was very attentive and helpful. We will definitely go back in the future and even try other locations around the country if we visit those cities. I definitely recommend and suggest everyone makes their own judgment by visiting.

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Bistro 46

$$$$
French / American
Hell's Kitchen
4.2
12 reviews
Very lovely evening. We were headed to a Broadway show and wanted to linger over an early dinner. This was a perfect spot for us. The bet and goat cheese salad was great. My only tiny disappointment was that the escargot were overcooked. Good drinks and friendly staff.

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IXTA

$$$$
Mexican
East Village
4.4
48 reviews
Excellent service and cuisine! Beautiful decor, I will definitely dine here again.

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Mezze on the River

$$$$
Mediterranean
Battery Park
4.5
213 reviews
Beautiful view,nice environment, delicious food with a very nice presentation

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Skinos

$$$$
Greek
Financial District
4.5
39 reviews
Skinos is absolutely beautiful. The food was great. The waiters consistently came to the table to check on us. I will be back !!!

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Hidden Leaf

$$$$
Asian
Chelsea
4.6
68 reviews
The Shrimp dumplings were gorgeous to look at and to devour. and the lamb cumin dumplings were recommended by our server and he was so right. They were delicious. Beautiful space as well.

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Highwater Rooftop

$$$$
American
Financial District
4.3
13 reviews
Loved this spot. Hidden gem. Will be going again someday.

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ALLORA Fifth Ave

$$$$
Italian
NoMad
4.0
1 review

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Rocco's Downtown

$$$$
Contemporary Italian
Peekskill
4.4
48 reviews
Excellent. Great look , great vibe , great service

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