Lebanese Restaurants in New York, NY

“Great food it was beautiful outside quiet. I enjoyed my dinner I recommend everyone to go.“

“the appetizers were stunning, great service and great atmosphere, friendly and professional waiters“

“We are frequent customers, but today was truly something else. Normally our visits are not this special, but Amelia completely changed our experience. This Midtown location is my favorite, and even though we live in New Jersey, we still make this trip to Auzatar every 3 months because it’s always worth the trip.

But today stood out in the best way. Amelia went above and beyond with her service — she was kind, patient, and incredibly attentive. She made us feel valued and comfortable from start to finish.

We love Amelia so much that we will be coming back with friends and family — but only on the days Amelia is here! She is truly exceptional and made our visit unforgettable.“

“The best authentic Lebanese food in NYC. A must-try. All there food is fresh and delicious and very generous quantities. Their Shawarma is soooo good, you can eat it in bowl or a sandwich with lots of yummy toppings. I also tried their falafel and it was super good!“

“Me encantó !!! Comida libanesa deliciosa y exquisita ♥️“

“Fast-casual Mediterranean done right. The food was unreal, the service was great, and everything came out quick. Pro tip: come with friends so you can order multiple dishes; you’ll want to try everything.

Fan favorite: the Crunchwrap Supreme 🌯
Stuffed with lamb shawarma, potatoes, toum, crunchy pita chips, and more. This was full-on flavor. Every element worked perfectly together, from the pickles to the meat. Truly addictive.

Other mains:
• Peri Peri Chicken Sandwich – juicy, spicy, insanely flavorful, and easily one of the best chicken sandwiches in the city.
• Lamb Shawarma Wrap – all the essentials of a perfect wrap. The toum absolutely steals the show, the lamb is perfectly seasoned, and the wrap comes out crispy for the perfect crunch.

Last but not least: the Kunafa Pancake 🥞
Not technically dessert… but it should be. The pancake is fluffy and delicious on its own, and the kunafa elements take it through the roof. Best served plain in my opinion, but you can also get it with sweet berries or even spicy fried chicken.

Don’t miss: the Crunchwrap and the Kunafa Pancake.
5/5 — no notes. 💫“

“First of all, my chicken sandwich was SO flavourful, as well as my avocado zaartar salad. Thank you!“

“Been here twice and the food is omg fabulous and so aromatic . It’s also BYOB with no cork fee. Lovely like cozy spot in East Village. Shared this mixed grill platter with a friend and was just enough to fill us up.“

“Hi! Stopped into the UES’ Lava Shawarma for the second time, and everything was - once again - excellent. The two young men who work behind the counter there (at least in the early evening hours) were: polite, friendly, professional and hardworking. The environment is welcoming, and the food is so yummy. Both times I’ve been there, I ordered the falafel wrap. It was super delicious — and full of fiber and protein, without feeling heavy on my tummy; I might just become a more regular customer, even though I’m trying to be mindful about my food budget these days. : ) (Their pricing is affordable to most, I simply mean that as a general comment.) Thank you for taking such good care of me, gentlemen! Stay warm and well-fed, Kat PS The only thing I'd humbly suggest, if I may, would be to put out a few containers of olive oil for customers -- to drizzle on their falafel goodness.“

“This spot hits the “spots.” Great Lebanese restaurant that offers sumptuous, delicious plates.

Very good mixed meat grills, beef kibbeh, and batata harra! All tasty and leaves no plate unfinished.

Great service too.“

“I grabbed the Falafel Bowl from Naya - 39th & Broadway through MealPal and wow, it’s a flavor bomb! The creamy tahini and zesty spicy smoky red sauce kicked the fresh cabbage slaw and pickled cucumber up a notch. So savory and spiced perfectly—highly recommend!“

“Order that Braised Beef! Sooo worth the extra 3 dollars its so silky juicy deep flavor layers I was so impressed w the Beef and then the sauces babaganoush on my wrap best experience ever. Highly suggest getting the pita wrap yummy with the braised beef.“

“This spot deserves recognition for consistent quality. Each dish represents quality ingredients. The team was prompt, effective, and friendly. NAYA offers the complete range of foods I like. I genuinely like this restaurant and you'll like it too.“

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“one of my fav restaurants in NYC“

“Something different, I really enjoyed it.“

“The food and service is amazing!!“

“Excellent food and service Good environment.“

“I lack the vocabulary to properly praise this restaurant. The experience here defies expectations. All taste elements complement each other. The staff performed with remarkable skill. The workers were efficient and the cuisine was superb! Another visit is planned.“

“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.“

“The food is very good. We placed an order on the website and several locations came up. I live in Chelsea and chose the “Chelsea location for pickup. Turns out the Broadway and 25th location was being called “Garment District”. The “Chelsea” address actually Is in the Garment District on 7th Avenue. This is a national chain, but anyone in NYC knows the difference. I should have looked more closely at the address. First World problems, I know- but I’m putting it out there. We went to the wrong place and had to go to the right place with the wrong location name. They should relabel.
Very good food though, thanks!“

“Best restaurant I've ever found in midtown (and I've been here for a few years). . . . FIVE STARS! after having Tawook Chicken or Lamb Kabob for dinner I like to take home some Mouhamara and some hummus, especially on a Friday, for snacking. Balade helps get me through the weekend. 😄 I'm sharing a pic of some of Balade's fresh, delicious, Mouhamara on a diced up baked red potato. I had this at home this morning. It's also great on pita, or a cracker, or a slice of toast, or . . .“

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

“I LOVE IT!!! I worked nearby and my coworker introduces me to this place! It was my first time and the staff helped me through! She was so kind, wished I could catch her name!!! She made the service so amazing that I will definitely come back!!!!“

“1/3/26 chosen this place for dinner. I got the chicken shawarma bowl and you get to add all kinds of stuff too!
It was good, quick and easy for a meal.
Seating in the main bar area.
It's a cool spot. Great people watching.“

“Omg! I love this place, too delicious 😋“

“Ordered dinner from NAYA and it was absolutely delicious. I had the build your own bowl, everything was fresh, well-seasoned, and full of flavor. The menu leans toward healthy, protein-rich options, which I really appreciated. Definitely recommend it for anyone looking for a wholesome, tasty meal.“