Middle Eastern Restaurants near Elmwood Park, NJ

“Delicious, quick, and such nice staff! I love the veggies and the pickles along with the wonderfully herbaceous hot sauce!“

“Best food! Great people!!!“

“My friends and I went here to celebrate my birthday after it was recommended to me by a colleague.

I like the atmosphere of Frena and it's pretty comfortable. I absolutely loved the Frena signature bread and the braised oxtails I had. My friends and I enjoyed our drinks.“

“Absolutely amazing experience! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The food was delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every dish we tried exceeded expectations. The staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and made us feel truly welcomed from the moment we walked in. The restaurant was spotless, and you can really tell they take pride in maintaining a clean and comfortable environment. Service was fast and efficient without ever feeling rushed, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. And the prices were very reasonable for the quality you receive—great value all around. Highly recommend this place and will definitely be coming back!“

“Amazing place! Owner, food and service wow!!!“

“Amazing place! Owner, food and service wow!!!“

“We really enjoyed our experience at Gazala's. Very reasonable prices for Manhattan. Excellent food. Very friendly and professional staff. Even the pickiest members of our party enjoyed it. I highly recommend it.“

“ATEHNTIC FOOD EXCELLENT QUALITY SITTING AREA IS GOOD“

“I literally come all the way from Philly just to eat here and they NEVER disappoint. Everything is sooo good. I’ve tried almost everything on the menu and every single thing has been amazing. Honestly, I stopped going to all the restaurants in Paterson because this place is my go-to now. The food, the flavor, the quality… always 100/10“

“I would have given a "5" rating for atmosphere if not for flies outside around our food. I also don't like the hookah smoking. Other than that, the service and the food were Perfect!!!“

“Best restaurant in NJ. Always fresh tasty and delicious food. A must try!“

“Great food and very accommodating staff…highly recommended and I will return.“

“Had the tasty falafel waffle and fava bean salad for lunch. Great vegetarian options plus a beautiful atmosphere and friendly service. Look forward to returning.“

“Always a hit. Service is great“

“let me tell you all something people of Teaneck. you need to come to sababa grill!!!!. the food is fresh, yummy and delicious. everything you get will blow your minds and pallet. I highly recommend the Moli and Dani shawarma. the brisket for Shabbat is Divine. Dani is a pleasure to talk to and he operates his business like no other. much respect Dani keep doing what you do and can't wait to come back this week“

“The best!!! Makes your tastebuds dance 😋“

“A great option for fresh, tasty, healthy feeling, affordable food on the UWS.

Staff is friendly, restaurant is clean, and the food tastes great.

I usually go with a bowl, depending on how hungry you are you can customize the bowl to have whatever you want in it which is great.“

“Delicious middle eastern food at fair prices!!!“

“This restaurant adds something missing from our neighborhood. The food satisfies and the service impresses. Her cheerful approach sincerely transformed my experience. They showcase their specialty effectively. I believe you'll enjoy this spot.“

“I can't imagine why I resisted coming here for so long. The area where NAYA exists draws natural foot traffic. The dish balanced lightness with lemon complexity. I discovered the workers were vigilant. NAYA achieves exactly what it aims for.“

“Five stars! Cinar Turkish Restaurant exceeded my expectations. The food was authentic, fresh, and packed with flavor. The hospitality was exceptional, making us feel like family from the moment we walked in. Everything from the appetizers to dessert was outstanding. I highly recommend this restaurant and look forward to returning soon.“

“Delicious and friendly. Been coming here for years and bringing friends who visit from out of town.“

“Great food and service combined with a great outdoor dining area. We will be back!“

“if you want a different Mediterranean meal, come here. Everything is excellent. Small place. make a reservation.“

“food was simply delicious and well served👍❤️❤️❤️ the stuff was amazingly friendly and professional❤️❤️❤️will definitely go back there❤️❤️❤️💐💐💐“

“thank you so much for always being kind Abdullah and Saif you guys are the best seriously. i’m a repeat customer and they always give me what i ask for. And mann the pricing is super fair too and the portions are super big FYI !!! thank you again and i will always be coming back“

“very outstanding service also great food 🍱“

“I think this is the best shawarma i have ever had so far. Chicken platter is good, however, i am pleasantly surprised that the beef platter is also as tasty! The meat is so tender, not dry at all!

Good reasonable portion! Very satisfied 😋😋“

“What a delight!
We eat plant-based so opted for the baba ganoush appetizer and eggplant moussaka. The flavors were alive, wonderful, and deeply enjoyed.
The waiter was attentive and so kind!

They have a sweet outdoor garden space in the back but we enjoyed inside, with all the decor.

What a delicious meal and evening!“

“Very nice and clean place to eat from and respectful service“

“The kunafe is so good with the ice cream on top of the kunafe you should try it especially with Zubeyir 5 star service“

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

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

“I cannot say enough good things about my experience at this restaurant. The food was spectacular. I will dream about it. Service was prompt and polite. Best middle eastern food I have had in a long time. If you are in the area, you must stop by. It’s worth it!“

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

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

“Great food. Wonderful selection! Quality food!!!!“

“I don't eat out often but when I do lezzet is my husband and I go to spot for some delicious turkish food. Its very clean, affordable and every one is very friendly plus they teach me turkish while im there. I very much recommend you go try the best well done food in paterson.“

“It’s amazing they have delicious dishes , clean space and nice stuff . My son love their kofta???“

“A friend’s daughter recommended this place, and I’m so glad she did. From the moment I walked in, I was warmly greeted by a very sweet, attentive staff member. The space itself is beautiful, with a calm and relaxing atmosphere that makes you feel welcome right away. And the drinks are fire!“

“AMAZING FOOD!!! Makes the BEST schnitzel ever!!“

“Literally the best Knafe in all of Paterson. Better than any other spot. Most authentic Knafe I've tasted in America. The most similar I've seen to this one was in Chicago. And I've tried plenty of Knafe in America.

Also their Znud Al Sit are amazing. I usually call in the morning to make an order by noon time for best results.“

“Quality of food is outstanding & FRESH ! The price is just right! Love this place!!!!“

“You have ruined me for Hummus anywhere else. Seriously amazing meal!“

“wow wow wow
i am vegan
eating this type of food everyday

this place is absolutely amazing

my dinner partners are not vegan
ordered same as me plus
lamb

they are so impressed also

HIGHLY recommend“

“Absolutely fantastic experience. Staff was amazing!
Particularly in light of rude and incredibly entitled patrons who, without asking, moved bar furniture around and then berated servers when they politely asked the patrons to move it back.
The staff was lovely, food was great, drinks and wine fantastic.
If you see rude reviews, know they are from entitled people who are the worst ♥️“

“Excellent shrimp. The fish special today was very flavorful. And the grilled vegetables: delicious and nutritious!“

“Wow and I mean it the best food i ever taste in town this hidden gem is amazing the food was delicious as i tried their hunger chef signature burger which was cooked to perfection every bite tells that this restaurant uses best ingredients
About service no words can describe how welcoming and caring the chef as well as owners who happened to arrive while we were there.
I have to mention that their secret ingredients sauce is great they call it hinger sauce“

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

“We celebrated a friend's retirement last Friday at Shalel. The food tasty, the atmosphere is really cozy and well decorated, the cocktails were delicious. The service really stood out though. Our server Katerina was excellent - she was kind, attentive, funny and knowledgeable. She went above and beyond to ensure that our celebration was special - she was attentive without every being intrusive. Thank you!“