Middle Eastern Restaurants near Cresskill, NJ

“Fantastic Doner, the cuisine is exceptional.“

“If you're looking for the best Koobideh kebab in New Jersey and New York, Zaffron Bloom is the place to go. Every time I visit, I'm amazed by the deliciousness of the food, especially their Tahdig. The Olivieh salad and Spanish yogurt are also quite tasty. Since it's a family-run business, the owners are incredibly kind and welcoming. I love this place and highly recommend their kebabs!??“

“We had a wonderful experience at Pita House! The shawarma was absolutely delicious—flavorful, juicy, and perfectly spiced. The hummus was smooth, fresh, and paired so well with the warm pita bread. What really stood out, though, was the exceptional service.
The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, and they even allowed us to dine with our dog, which made our kids so happy.
It’s not easy to find places that are both family- and pet-friendly, but Pita House truly made us feel at home. We’ll definitely be back!“

“This food is so flavorful! I love to have something different to eat and not just the tired options of Pizza or Chinese? You can get comfort food or healthier dishes and all will be delicious. The prices offer excellent value.

Vegetarian options: Their pumpkin and eggplant are amazing! Haven’t tried falafel.

Dietary restrictions: Yummy vegan options

Kid-friendliness: Easy place to eat with children“

“Great food and friendly people the best Falafel and Shawarma“

“A True Paradise!

I'm thrilled to return to 2 Paradise Restaurant after a year, and I must say, they've taken their excellence to the next level! My previous experiences were already top-notch, but the improvements they've made are truly impressive.

I ordered two chicken wraps, and the flavors were absolutely delightful. The quality of the ingredients and the care in preparation shone through in every bite.
I highly recommend 2 Paradise Restaurant to anyone seeking exceptional taste and value. The team's dedication to continuous improvement is genuinely admirable.“

“The food is delicious! Stopped by the grill house and had delicious chicken shawarma and tabouleh salad. The baba ganoush was excellent with the most amazing falafel I’ve ever had ever! It was moist and so full of flavor! The bronzino was cooked to perfection! The knafeh is ok. This place gets super busy but so worth the time to get the food as it’s made fresh to order.“

“I just found this gem in Harlem and let me say I am thoroughly impressed. First, the Yemeni tea is extremely good. No need to add anything. Secondly, the amount of food that you get for money is a great deal. I had #21 Aqdat Dajaj (Curry Chicken) w/Basmati Rice and a side of Naan bread (it was huge). You also receive soup and a mini salad before the actual entree. I left there stuffed and satisfied. The space is very quaint and somewhat intimate. It’s a must try!! And it’s Halal!!!

Vegetarian options: There are about 13 vegetarian dishes to choose from.“

“I had the Kabseh Chicken, which is chicken & rice in lightly spicy, but suprisingly savory tomato paste. It's served w/ salad, an herbaceous & lemony chicken broth soup, & a green tomato & cilantro sauce that I liken to Yemeni chimichurri! I feel a bit wasteful not taking home the leftovers of the generous serving, but the remainder was mostly just rice & lettuce anyway. I also liked the honey flavored malt beverage.“

“Amazing food and great customer servicing!!Highly recommended💯“

“One of my favorite places in Harlem to hear great music while enjoying food & company!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️“

“Delicious and fresh food! Got the Mazzah platter and got to sample many incredible dishes! The eggplant and falafel were my favorites! Got the lamb special too and WOW, it did not disappoint!! I think the owner served us! He was so kind and patient with us as we made our choices! Even gave us some baklava which was INCREDIBLE?!!!! I will be dreaming of it!! Can’t wait to come back! Thank you!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️!!!!“

“Awesome, awesome, awesome place! The wraps are amazing. If you don't also try the dips/spreads sampler you are seriously missing out.The owners are also very nice, kind people.This is my go-to place for work birthday parties as well, everyone loves it!“

“We have used Sababa several times to cater shul events for 200+ people. We keep coming back for more bc the response is consistently so positive - people always ask, “where is this delicious food from??!!” Danny is great to work with and the food is homey, tasty, and plentiful. We will definitely be back again and again!!“

“I like the setup of the food very clean some Buffet places you go to it's nasty and messy this was very impressive and the food was reasonable. I didn't get a lot but it was enough to satisfy me . It was really tasty well seasoned and and freshly made.“

“My family wasn’t familiar with Turkish food, but we decided to try this restaurant because of the great reviews. We were pleasantly surprised by how delicious everything was, and the staff was so friendly, making our dining experience comfortable and enjoyable. Thank you, Salih!“

“Nice and clean place!! I loved the pizza and the cheese cake!!!!!!!!!!“

“This restaurant has been a cherished part of my life since my elementary school days. The garlic sauce is amazing, and their grilled chicken with the red sauce is pure magic. The boss's warm hospitality makes you feel at home, and their Basbousa dessert is a must buy after dinner/lunch. I can't rate it anything less than 5/5 - I'll be a lifelong customer!“

“Do not refer to the five stars. They do not reflect my opinion. I just wanted to say that perhaps a short explanation should be added somewhere that the hummus is intended for the palate of Columbia University students so that Israeli clients do not develop expectations.“

“In a diverse city like New York, there are flavors from many countries. This is a Yemeni restaurant. Although the store is not big, it attracts many diners, perhaps just to taste different flavors. It may not pay much attention to hygiene, but the chef makes every dish with care, and I think their grilled fish rice is very delicious. Maybe it’s because I love fish….“

“Great service I recently went because a friend recommended and was not disappointed I ordered the beef gyro sandwich very good would recommend.“

“Great food and service ….“

“Really good food and service. Falafel and garlic is sauce is out of this world.“

“This place is beyond delicious. Better than 53rd, better than any halal restaurants in the area. This is the only shawarma I’ve tried in NY that tastes just like my homelands. The flavors are on point!! The meat and ingredients are very high quality. It’s a blessing to have a healthy take out spot that’s open late. I highly recommend the lamb shawarma combo and lamb over rice!! They are very generous with their portions.
- More of a take out/catering spot
- Service is very kind but can be slow. It is worth the 30-40 minutes wait!!!“

“We ordered the beef shawarma, chicken shawarma, and sambousek. Everything tasted so fresh and VERY delicious! It was such a pleasant experience. Ordering and delivery were pretty quick also! I would absolutely recommend! Thank you, Al Basha!“

“An awesome experience. Great food and very attentive service. Will be back ❤️“

“First time there and won’t be the last... amazing flavor, super moist... mm mm good“

“Great food, fast and friendly service. Definitely going back!“

“So good and fresh, very tasty, clean place The rice is buenisimo“

“Consistently quality, with outstanding flavor. Honest, authentic dishes, and delicious desserts. BYOB.“

“My kids and I love this place and keep going back. The food is consistently great and the staff is always so nice, patient, accommodating and helpful.“

“Love the Calamari & the sangrias“

“Excellent food, large portions and very reasonably priced. I highly recommend NAYA!“

“I went there for the first time today 10/29/24. I ordered the mix over rice. The process was so easy, order and pay on the virtual screen. The young men preparing the food were helpful, answering my questions. The food was delicious, a nice mix of lamb and chicken over a nicely seasoned rice and salad. Their sauces are very good also. I will definitely order from them again. The only complain is there is no dining in option but it's ok.“

“Great food, very good service with a smile 😃“

“I met a beautiful Egyptian woman who saved me on a night it was raining. Now my heart is in peace because I found food, and they said they were waiting for me, they are all so kind especially Nahed , I’m grateful for this experience, and the food was delicious, will be coming back again !“

“Great food , great prices. Friendly welcoming staff. the classic shawarma sandwich and falafel sandwich are delicious. do yourself a favor and get the mint lemonade, you'll be hooked :)“

“Un buen restaurante, deliciosa comida Turca, buena decoración, excelente atención, variedad en el menú . Muchas gracias“

“The food was incredible. The service, top notch. Depending on what you get, and how much you eat, you can share a meal. The portions are decent for the price. Would definitely go back if I'm here again. The ambiance was perfect and really pretty but not over done.“

“Extremely good menu and even better chicken. I always stop by now whenever I come down from Connecticut. Cannot recommend enough.

Kid-friendliness: Close to bus stops and very walkable from schools. No inappropriate or risque art or posters, I recommend as a great meet up spot for teens.“

“I recently visited Tasty Choice Restaurant and had an absolutely delightful experience, thanks to Sharma and the incredible service. From the moment we walked in, Sharma made us feel welcome with a warm smile and attentive care.

What stood out the most was the personalized touch Sharma added to our visit. The girl in the cashier checked on us regularly, ensured our orders were perfect, and made us feel like valued guests. The entire staff was friendly, but Sharma’s exceptional service made this visit unforgettable.

I highly recommend Tasty Choice Restaurant for anyone looking for amazing food and top-notch service. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“I got the mezzo trio with hummus, spicy feta and pink queen and all were phenomenal. The pink queen was my favorite. Also got a Greek salad and grilled Mediterranean chicken which were also delicious. It was so much food too!! Will definitely be ordering here again and highly highly recommend!!!“

“Compliments to Yalla for vert tasty, diversified and plentiful menu. We visited you yesterday with 2 teen grandchildren and everyone enjoyed her/his choice. Your food is flavorful & fresh, the service is efficient and polite, the potions are generous, and the prices are reasonable. -- Highly recommended.“

“Was there almost at closing time they were so very nice and accommodating to set us up five people with a full satisfying menu. This place is extremely clean and well maintained! Food was tasty and done to perfection each and every dish amazingly delicious!!Fresh smelling friendly atmosphere! Highly recommended definitely will visit again thank you!!“

“They are great, friendly staff with great food.“

“Its really good, you have to ask for hot otherwise you'll get frozen and it's not the sameI like to add, their time is very weird I only go there on Saturday cause I work the whole week sometime I go at 8am and I find them just opening and have to wait about an hour to get it hot and other times I go at 10am and they tell me it's too late I don't understand their time but always happy when I get this amazing meal hot.“

“I stumbled into this restaurant & was surprised how good the food was. They are different from any middle eastern restaurant. The chicken dish was delicious & spiced beautifully. The lentil soup was delicious & was different to what I always have. Will definitely come back for more!“

“Good service. Quiet space for dining with your family and/or friends. The food is delicious‼️“