Lebanese Restaurants in New York, NY

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

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

“Thank you Zaytinya for a wonderful dinner last night despite the mini hurricane that blew through the city. Allan, Anna, Leonora, and Chef were amazing and their customer service skills were top notch. Despite us all being soaked with rain, we laughed it off and had a blast. Allan is a beast with the table squeegee. The food was delicious.“

“Very recommended. The taste of food is very good. The quantities are generous and the service is fast. The one thing that spoiled it a little is that they would not show us to the table before all guests arrived. So we waited at the door for a while. On the way out the queue was pretty long.“

“Excellent food and service Good environment.“

“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!“

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

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

“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.“

“I fiiiiinally got here yesterday after drooling over social media posts about it for ages. I was NOT disappointed!

First, could the gentleman who took my order BE any nicer? He was lovely and smiley and appreciated my excitement at being there.

I decided to splurge because I simply could not get one thing. I got the piri piri sandwich, and the lamb birria to take home.

That chicken was so perfectly crispy, I can't even tell you. And it was huge. I had to pick off chunks of chicken to eat before I could actually pick the sandwich up. It was the right amount of heat in the sauce, too. Fortunately, I really enjoy drippy sandwiches when they're this good (not greasy-drippy, just saucy!), and I'm pretty sure they had no napkins left in the building when I was done.

The lamb birria was soooo delish, even after reheating it at home, and the au jus dip had NO grease on top when I took it out of the fridge this morning. It's sharply garlicky in a good way, and I could not stop eating this massive thing. I had it last night for dinner and for breakfast this morning and there's still some left. $25 well spent!

I hope the neighborhood continues to support them because I want to take the trip from Queens again to try all the other things on the menu!“

“I recently visited Naya to pick up lunch for my team, and it was an amazing experience! Everyone loved what they ordered, and it’s no surprise given the quality and variety this place offers.

I had the Naya Bowl with Kafta Lamb Kebab, and it was absolutely delicious. The base of vermicelli rice paired perfectly with the seasoned lamb kebabs, which were tender, flavorful, and spiced just right. I especially appreciated the unlimited fresh toppings—there are so many great options to customize your bowl exactly how you want it!

I also grabbed a few sides, including the Little Tabboule and Labne with White Pita. The tabboule was fresh and vibrant, with the perfect balance of parsley, mint, bulgur, and a zesty lemon-olive oil dressing. The labne was creamy and rich, making it the perfect dip for the freshly baked, soft white pita.
The service was another standout- they were friendly, attentive, and made the entire experience seamless and pleasant.

Naya does an excellent job of staying true to its mission of providing authentic, fresh, and nutritious Middle Eastern meals. You can really taste the quality and care in every bite. Highly recommend this spot for a quick, satisfying, and healthy meal!

Looking forward to my next visit. Thank you, Naya! ?“

“The food is fresh, flavorful, and perfectly seasoned, with a great variety of Mediterranean options to choose from. The staff is friendly and efficient, even during the busy lunch rush. The ambiance is modern and clean, making it a perfect spot for a quick, delicious meal. I highly recommend trying their bowls and wraps – you won’t be disappointed! NAYA is definitely a standout in the Brookfield Place food court. Can't wait to go back!“

“Tasty, healthy and reasonably priced food can be hard to come by in Manhattan. Naya is one of best in these regards! I pickup lunch from them about once a week and they always have my order ready when promised and usually someone helping me find my order which is great!

Dietary restrictions: I’m vegan and can find quite a few things to eat here. Vegans have to go with the ruby rice and have to avoid the baba ganoush, which is unfortunate because baba ganoush is usually vegan and one of my favorites!y“

“This is the best thing that happened in the upper East Side. Balila restaurant just opened. The authenticity of Lebanon’s touch brings you straight to the heart of Beirut. The service, the quality and the Hospitality is amazing. The owner himself goes beyond to make customers leave happy. All the best. Strongly recommended to all“

“la comida es una delicia y el restaurante muy limpio y excelente trabajadores“

“Something different, I really enjoyed it.“

“one of my fav restaurants in NYC“

“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 . . .“

“I stopped by for lunch in the area. It was a good amount of seating space and looked nice and clean overall. I ordered a bowl with the shredded chicken, which was halal. Pricing was okay for the portion size. Sauces were that flavorful so the food tasted a bit bland, could taste a lot better if I had added more sauce probably. Staff were friendly and service was fast and smooth.“

“I had a great experience at Naya Mediterranean Food on Broadway! The food was fresh, flavorful, and served quickly. I especially want to thank Casimiro, the manager—he was incredibly kind, professional, and clearly very hardworking
Highly recommend this place, both for the food and the great people behind it!“

“The best thing is the size of the servings. Ten dollars really fill you up, even when you are hungry. The falafel and the hummus are above average. Just don't ask them to spice it up with jalapeños; they are raw and just don't fit as a condiment. I wish they would use harsissa instead.“

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

“This is the Chipotle of Mediterranean food. Really nice lamb koftas, falafels, etc. along with hummus, pickled veg (and then randomly jalapenos)... you get to choose what you want. Very tasty all round.

We went on a Tuesday lunchtime and the place was very busy (but super efficient service), dirty and the two tables worth of seating were in high demand.

Recommended, but perhaps at a quieter time/bigger location if you want a more relaxing lunch.“

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

“My family has been ordering from Naya Union Square since it opened. The food is terrific and the staff is very good about getting orders right. Naya offers many different toppings and options and they get it right every time. Prices are more than fair and the packaging is environmentally friendly and keeps the food well contained and at proper temperatures. Naya is a regular go to for us.“