Shalel
65 W 70th St, New York
(212) 873-2300
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Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebab
Braised Spanish Octopus
Housemade Flatbread
Mediterranean Mezze
Eggplant Casserole
Warm Chocolate Cake
Lamb Kofta Tagine
Pistachio Baklava
Cold Dip Platter
Mushroom Saganaki
Cold Mezze
Mediterranean Olives
Kalamata and Cerignola olives house-marinated with fennel, coriander, and orange peel, with stirato baguette.
Hummus bi Tahina
Syrian chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, grilled pita
Baba Ghanoush
Smoked eggplant caviar, tahini, toasted sesame seeds, with grilled pita.
Mediterranean Mezze Spreads
Hummus, tzatziki, babaghanoush, tirokafteri (spicy feta dip), harissa, with grilled pita
Kampachi Crudo
thinly sliced yellowtail, lemon-caper dressing, microgreens, pickled turnips, with toasted stirato baguette
Hot Mezze
Housemade Flatbread
Your choice of Jordanian za'atar or dried oregano, olive oil.
Jerusalem Artichokes Fritters (4)
with Kozani-saffron aioli
Butternut Squash Bruschetta
Mint, onion confit, fresh ricotta, on toasted stirato baguette
Cheese Bourekas
Organic feta and ricotta cheese, wrapped in crispy phyllo dough
Spanakopites
Feta, mozzarella, myzithra, spinach, onions, wrapped in crispy phyllo dough
Vegan Lebanese Kibbeh
Yellow split peas, chickpeas, bulgur, preserved lemon-tahina dipping sauce
Sicilian Cauliflower and Halloumi Cheese
Labneh, preserved lemon-tahina spread, anchovy-citrus vinaigrette
Baked Dates
Stuffed with Marcona almonds, wrapped in bacon
Morrocan Lamb Cigars (2)
Diced lamb, onions, garlic, fresh mint, wrapped in feuille de brick, with housemade harissa
Atlantic Prawn Cigars (2)
diced prawns, lemongrass, braised leeks, wrapped in feuille de brick, with housemade harissa mayonnaise
Gambas Al Ajillo (4)
Patagonian red shrimp, Calabrian chile, blistered cherry tomatoes, sautéed with garlic, olive oil, parsley, with stirato baguette
Braised Spanish Octopus
Olive oil, aged balsamic, rosemary, patatas bravas, pickled turnips, radishes
Bacalhau Croquetas
salted cod, housemade harissa mayonnaise
Jamon Serrano Croquetas
dry-cured Spanish jamon, manchego, with housemade harissa mayonnaise
Lamb & Beef Meatballs
"Izmir style" with cinnamon and cumin
Roman Flatbreads
Margherita Burrata
Mozzarella di bufala, pomodoro, fresh basil
Angelo's Pizza Bianca
Truffle pecorino, truffle oil, fresh mozzarella, chopped pistachios
Three Mushroom Flatbread
Portobello, oyster, and shiitake mushrooms, shaved pecorino
Frutti di Mare Pizza
Spanish octopus, clams, Patagonian shrimp, blistered cherry tomatoes, Calabrian chili, fresh basil
Salads
Ten-Ingredient Roman Salad
Seasonal mixed herbs, endive, radicchio, champagne vinaigrette
Broccolini Salad
Cherry tomatoes, red onions, Palestinian pearl cous-cous
Chopped Israeli
Barrel-aged feta, olives, cucumbers, red onions, sumac, lemon vinaigrette
Rainbow Roasted Beet Salad
Crumbled goat cheese, Bosc pear, mixed greens
Lebanese Fattoush
Crust breads, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, red onions, sumac, Aleppo pepper, lemon vinaigrette
Brunch All Night
Moroccan Shakshuka
Baked tomatoes, onions, roasted garlic, seasonal vegetables, two organic eggs. With an optional choice of lamb meatballs or lamb merguez
Pan-fried Salted Cod Sandwich
On toasted stirato baguette, pickled green tomatoes, patatas bravas, and housemade harissa mayonnaise
Steak Sandwich
On toasted stirato baguette, crispy onions, aged gruyère, horseradish bernaise, with 10-ingredient Roman salad
Egyptian Koshari
beluga lentils, chickpeas, toasted rice, vermicelli, tomato-vinegar sauce, topped with crispy leeks, pickled vegetables
Les Grands Plats and Casseroles
Vegetarian Moussaka
Layered eggplant, zucchini, Yukon gold potatoes, red and green bell peppers, béchamel
Chicken Basteeya
Festive Moroccan pie of saffron, ginger, and cinnamon-braised chicken, toasted almonds, perfumed with orange blossom water, flaky pastry, topped with cinnamon sugar
Yogurt Marinated Chicken Kebab
Roasted vegetables, Persian basmati pilaf, tzatziki, oven-grilled pita
Filet Mignon Kebab
Roasted vegetables, Persian basmati pilaf, tzatziki, oven-grilled pita
Mixed Grill
Beef kebab, chicken kebab, lamb merguez sausage, Persian basmati pilaf, oven-grilled pita
Chicken Tagine a la Fez
Pasture-raised chicken, tomatoes, chickpeas, seasonal vegetables, steamed cous-cous, Palestinian maftoul, ras-el-hanout
Lamb Kofta Tagine
Minced lamb meatballs, chickpeas, seasonal vegetables, steamed cous-cous, Palestinian maftoul, ras-el-hanout
Lamb-on-the-Bone Tagine
Chickpeas, seasonal vegetables, steamed cous-cous, Palestinian pearl cous-cous, berbere-kashmiri chili broth
Whole Branzino
Butterflied Greek striped bass, spinach, Persian basmati pilaf, with capers, lemon, Greek olive oil
North Atlantic Bacalhau
Portuguese salted cod stewed in a tomato, onion, red pepper broth, with Yukon Gold potatoes
Venetian Sardines
House-marinated, butterflied Portuguese sardines "al saor" in Greek olive oil and white wine vinegar, market salad, with toasted stirato baguette
Kampachi Salad Niçoise
seared Yellowtail wrapped in potato foil, green beans, hard-boiled egg, market herbs and greens, lemon-caper vinaigrette
Pasta and Risotto
Mezzaluna Ravioli
Stuffed with porcini-ricotta crema, blistered cherry tomatoes, spinach, touch of butter and cream, fresh parmigiano
Risotto Porcini
Hen-of-the-woods and porcini mushrooms, fresh parmigiano
Risotto with Patagonian Shrimp
Leeks, fava beans, touch of butter
Strozzapreti Pomodoro
fresh tomatoes, basil, Calabrian chile, fresh parmegiano
Pasta al Brasato di Manzo
slow-cooked beef braised with Barolo, pappardelle, mint, fresh parmigiano
Timballo Di Melanzane
fusilli wrapped in layers of smoked eggplant, pomodoro, fresh ricotta, fresh parmegiano
Side Dishes
Broccolini
Garlic, lemon juice
Housemade Tzatziki
English cucumbers, dill
Housemade Tirokafteri
spicy feta dip with stirato baguette
Patatas Bravas
Crispy potatoes, garlic, harissa mayo
Persian Basmati Pilaf
Butter, roasted tomatoes
Sliced English Cucumbers
Warm Arabic Pita
Desserts
Warm Chocolate Cake
With gelato
Warm Date Tart
Medjool dates, toasted almonds, date and carob molasses, gelato
Ekmek Kataif
Shredded phyllo, sweet cream, smoked cinnamon, honey syrup
Pastéis de Nata
2 Portuguese custard tarts, gelato
Thick Labneh with cherries
Amarena cherries, toasted almonds
Pistachio Baklava
With labneh cream
Drinks
Galvanina Sparkling Sodas
Sparkling Water 750 ML
Still Water 750 ML
Mediterranean Market
Loricaffé Turkish coffee, small packet
Tayeb mint leaves, from Morocco
50g
Tayeb lemon verbena leaves, from Morocco
50g/1.76oz
Othrys Farms chamomile, from Greece
Çaj Mali mountain tea, from Albania
Orino Honey (tin), from Crete
Honey from wild herbs and coniferous trees, 900g/32oz
Orino honey (bottle), from Crete
Honey from wild herbs and coniferous trees, 470g/16.5oz
Agrino chickpeas
500g
Agrino fava beans, from Greece
500g
Tayeb absinthe bouquet, from Morocco
20g
Za'tar, Kabatilo, Jordan
400g/14.1oz (box)
Freekeh, Kabatilo, from Jordan
500g (box)
Al Kanater sesame seeds, from Lebanon
500g
Abido spices, from Lebanon
Hoque garam masala
100g/3.5oz
Paolo's capers "non pareil" in vinegar, from Italy
21.9 oz/620g jar
Paolo's sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil
300g jar
Trata imported smoked tuna in salted soybean oil, from Greece
5.64 oz/160g can
Koro Hibiscus Tea, from Greece
20 tea bags
Koro Elder Flower Tea, from Greece
20 filter bags
Flora Linden Flower Tea, from Albania
20 filter bags
Acacia Raw Honey
400 g
Fig Chutney, Askada Farm, Greece
6.35 oz
Fig Spread, Askada Farm, Greece
8.8 oz
Jordanian Green Zaatar, Baroody Imports
16 oz
Bee Pollen, Seebees, Serbia
500 g
Paolo's Hot Calabrian Chili Peppers in Oil, Italy
300 g
Paolo's Black Olive Paté, Italy
300 g
Jerusalem Cucumbers in Brine,
23 oz net wt
Atlantic Herring in Oil, Old Riga
240 g net wt
Giant Beans in tomato sauce, Zanae, Greece
Smoked Sardines in oil, Old Riga, Latvia
250 g net wt
Green Tomatoes, Albania
70.5 oz
Pickled Cucumbers, Machaalany, Lebanon
0.5 L
Chocolate-covered almonds, Spain
Tipperary Extra Sharp Irish Cheddar
7 oz/200 g
Maftoul, Kabatilo, Jordan
400 g
Arosis Fava Beans, Greece
Fantis Hilopites (Greek Egg Noodles)
Trata imported smoked tuna in water, from Greece
5.64 oz/160g can
Rasila Bay Leaves, from Morocco
Tamarind paste, seedless, Mr Tamarind, Sri Lanka
14 oz
Kalas Iodized Sea Salt
500 g
Pomegranate Juice, Marco Polo, Georgia
1 L
Partanna White Truffle Oil, from Italy
8.5 fl oz
White Balsamic Vinegar, Pan Zafiropoulos, from Greece
8.5 oz
Firelli Truffle Hot Sauce, from Italy
La Squisita White Balsamic Vinegar, from Italy
Paolo's White Balsamic, from Italy
Marcozi di Campofilone Strozzapreti, from Italy
250 g
Pastai Gragnanesi Tortiglioni, from Italy
Fette Biscottate Integrali, from Italy
Acqua & Semola Strozzapreti, from Italy
500 g
Antica Pasta di Campofilone Pappardelle, from Italy
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Recent Reviews
Waiter came over as we were mid entree and politely (and somewhat embarrassed) told us their weekend policy was to turn tables in 60-90 minutes so we only had a few minutes left and that if we wanted dessert, we needed to order it right then. Then in the middle of dessert another staff member basically came over, handed us the bill, and told us another party was waiting for our table and that we needed to pay and leave. We love the restaurant and have been there many times, but...
October 2025
We had the Swordfish special, which was cooked perfectly. The wine was very good, reasonably priced for a restaurant. Service was cordial and friendly. The ambience was very unique, since the restaurant is in the basement of a building, full of interesting and well decorated nooks and crannies.
October 2025
We have sought out restaurants for pre-Philharmonic dinners for more than 30 years and had not before encountered Shalel. Its location is convenient to Lincoln Center and the restaurant surprised us with its Mediterranean cuisine. Our expectation was for traditional eastern Mediterranean offerings, but the menu was much broader geographically, including dishes with Iberian influences as well. My wife was exceptionally pleased with her special, swordfish brochette. The fish was...
October 2025
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