Came here for brunch and was honestly impressed. Fortuna feels like a cozy neighborhood spot rather than a trendy hype place, which I really liked. The mezze are great for sharing. The roasted eggplant was incredible, and the schnitzel was the standout--thin, crispy chicken with hummus and pita, super satisfying without being heavy. Shakshuka was flavorful and came with challah instead of the usual bread. Everything tasted fresh and well thought out. Service was friendly and the backyard seating is perfect for a relaxed brunch. This is now my go-to brunch spot in the area. read more

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We had brunch there and were a little disappointed. The portion size is on the small side, for the 4-mezze option you get 4 small plates and only one pita, which is obviously not enough for the mezze dishes. I've had better mezze all over the city, so I don't understand the rave I see in some of the reviews... We only went here because we were in the area and only had a couple hours and didn't want to drive far. Should have gone to Rosemary's instead. read more

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The waitress Becca was incredibly polite, attentive, and professional. The food was fresh, flavorful, and absolutely delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant and will definitely be coming back! read more

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Came to order the Friday sandwich to go. The interior here is welcoming with a comfortable looking bar and well spaced tables and a backyard seating as well. The staff were welcoming and took my order in a timely manner. The Friday schnitzel sandwich was delicious! It has all the fixing of the shuk. If your looking for some delicious food come give them a try read more

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This place is so good and fresh that I want to gatekeep it. You MUST get the hummus. I recommend the mushroom one. You can tell they use quality ingredients and is run by a family who's from the region. The sauces are also delicious and range from nonspicy to spicy so everyone has something they can eat. You can even ask for some to go :) read more

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Ordered the hummus, falafel, salad and baba ganoush. Absolutely delicious. It is so nice to have a place like Fortuna in the neighborhood. A real local gem with fantastic flavors and ingredients. read more

I brought my father here and we sat in the outdoor space in the back. We loved the ambiance! The service was excellent too. Our waitress was personable and always checked in on us. Even the manger checked in on us with a smile. We had a lovely time. I live very close by and failed to give this place a try for a year. Now I feel foolish and remiss. I had an incredible time and only wish I tried it sooner! read more

What a gem reasonable find! Friend and I got a hummus, sandwich, and falafel side to share and end up paying a little over $30pp. - mushroom hummus: extremely creamy, do NOT skimp put on it. - snitczel sandwich: huge, comes in amazing challah bread and goes great with all the sauces they provide you with - falafel: the best vegetarian chicken nugget cravings, just the right bite size and delicious with their red sauce Lastly, the best is their server/bartender. They really took pride in the noms they serve. They also made the experience really fun. The restaurant also has a cute patio in the back, great for small parties. The indoor is also super cute. read more

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Great lunch spot to walk in if you're craving mediterranean food - liked all the plate options which give you your main dish as well as the sides read more

Fortuna - Shakshuka Plat Friday Shnitzel - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

This has become one of my new favorite restaurants! The staff, the food, the setting were all perfect. We got the Spicy Fish Plate, the Lamb Kebab Plate, and Falafel to share. Each plate comes with half off hot appetizers which is why got the falafel. The lamb kebab was my favorite. The hummus was so smooth and creamy and the lamb was juicy and cooked perfectly. The pita was warm and soft, one of the best pitas I've had! The spicy fish plate had a deliciously spiced sauce and the fish was tender. The challah it came with was nice and toasted on the outside but still soft on the inside. The falafel was also crunch on the outside but soft on the inside and flavored well, it wasn't dry at all. Overall, would reorder every dish we got! The staff was so sweet, always checking up on us without being too overbearing. They were very welcoming. There's bar seating, indoor table seating, and outdoor patio seating. It's an open kitchen concept, so it's also fun to see them making each dish fresh. read more

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The food was delicious, and the service was friendly and quick. The matbucha and eggplant dips were delicious and tasted like being in someone's home in Israel. My husband had the schnitzel sandwich and loved it too. The mushroom hummus was good too but a little different than I'm used to with the mushrooms kind of roasted instead of sautéed with onion and oil. read more

Fortuna - Mushroom Hummus - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Fortuna is a casual Middle Eastern eatery that had just opened up in Gramercy - their menu is pretty extensive, cold and hot mezzes, offering salads, sandwiches, entrees/plates, and desserts. We ordered: +Babaganoush +Hummus with Mushrooms +the Falafel Ha-Tahana sandwich - this was a pita filled with tahini, cucumbers, tomatoes, and pickled cabbage +a Schnitzel plate - served with hummus, mixed greens, and a pita +and, Fortuna's Braised Beef - with tahini, schug, pickles, and challa; the beef had been braised for 8 hours Everything was fresh, clean, and well-presented! The staff and service were friendly. +casual Mediterranean eats +friendly service read more

Food - so so, nothing special. Kosher and NYC two excuses for overpriced non value! Service was quick but table unbussed Ambiance - casual is disguised as crowded and dangerous (a heavy potted plant fell from somewhere and thankfully no one was hurt). Had to ask to get empty plates removed. Bread while good I had to ask for more (haven't checked bill to see if charged.) unacceptable one pita for two monkey dishes of dip! $25. Appetizer of 4 tiny / enuff for one person. Schnitzel was crunchy thin as a comic book, the joke was on me. One and done for me. read more

I want to go back here so bad the food is incredible! Delicious, fresh and authentic. The place itself is beautiful designed. We also stocked up on some Israeli snacks, what a clever idea. Service was wonderful and warm. Seriously can't say enough good things, wishing the owners and staff best of luck, I'll be back on my next trip to NYC! read more

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Stopped in for a glass of wine and a dessert and was welcomed again by the charming owner Tal. This is one of my favorite neighborhood placed adjacent to Stuyvesant Town. Just charming and a great hidden outside cafe! read more

Fortuna - Fortuna with Tal ! - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

This place is incredible! Every dish is bursting with flavor--savory, fresh, and consistently delicious. I love coming here with friends, and my kids absolutely adore it. There's always many options on the menu they enjoy, no complaining when we're here Easily a 10/10. read more

Fortuna - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

First time here I ordered the lamb kebab, fast service and it was loaded with tahini sauce, fresh veggies and of course a generous portion of chopped up lamb, however, I think next time I'm gonna try it with the amba sauce on the side. Now, as you can tell from my picture, the presentation is casual yet appealing, with and indoor/outdoor style patio, I got to pretend I was escaping the city for a while. Now. What you don't see is the service and communication about the menu from Noah! And that was what really got me to not only leave a review but also boosted my opinion from 4 to 5 stars. Finally, I am interested in seeing what their Sunday brunch has to offer. Highly recommend, bring a friend. read more

Fortuna - Lamb Kebob Al Haesh Sandwich - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Delicious middle eastern (Israeli) cuisine. Had lunch there and stuck with the staples: falafel, hummus, Israeli salad, etc. All top notch. Friendly service. Recommended! read more

Loved it!! My friends and I enjoyed our recent dinner seated in the patio area. The food and service were wonderful. Can't wait to return!

We got take out from here. The falafel was very good. The schnitzel sandwich was ok, probably not something I would order again. They forgot two pitas for our order so we didn't have anything to eat with the dips we got. They didn't answer the phone when we tried calling about the missing items. read more

A great new addition to the neighborhood. It's bigger than it looks from the street; beyond the lunch counter are some tables in the back, and even a little outdoor space. Everything tastes very fresh; the pita and challah they serve with entrees are delicious, as well as very large. We got some mezes with the aforementioned huge and delicious pita, then the beef soup they have every day, and spiced fish. Good flavors, friendly service, fair prices...what more could you want? read more

An absolute gem of a spot to eat. The food was amazing. Had the prime steak hummus and it was fantastic! The lamb was cooked to perfection, and the desserts were all a must. The service was excellent. Our waiter Eric recommended excellent choices to eat and was warm and welcoming. I will absolutely return. read more

This is a delicious new place on First Avenue with a nice outside dining area in the back. The eggplant hummus and falafel sandwich are both absolutely amazing. They taste so fresh and delicious, the best falafel in the neighborhood, by far. The spicy fish is spicy and delicious. The server that was there for his second day of work was very friendly and attentive. read more

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This place is wonderful. Visited 7 or 8 times, tried every entree and the food is just great. Atmosphere is amazing and the staff super friendly. Lunch or dinner, both options are delicious. They now have their liquor license which makes it even better. The only meal I haven't had yet is brunch, but I will try it soon. This restaurant is a 10. read more

Amazing falafel. Felt at home immediately. Ordered to falafel meals. It was extraordinary and I will come again. Thank you

Fortuna is a great, new addition to the neighborhood. I walked in last night after a week of fine dining in Sonoma, so my standards were unreasonably high, but I left feeling welcomed and satisfied. The staff were lovely, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the food was delicious. I'm still thinking of the creamy hummus (we chose the one with eggplant which was perfectly roasted). I spied a beef soup at a table nearby, and I'm glad I ordered it - perfect for a chilly night. The meat was tender and the pita was fluffy, soft and warm. We also had the spicy fish which was not dangerously spicy, just lively. We were too full to add dessert. I'm looking forward to returning. read more

Fortuna - Hummus with roasted eggplant (perfectly roasted), satisfying beef soup, spicy fish that was just right, and soft, warm pita. - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

One of my faves. The mushroom gravy used to be too rich they changed it. Wow amazing with a little ketchup. And I've lost 10 pounds! Good luck to your wonderful friendly restaurant! read more

Tried our local eatery "Fortuna" today for lunch! What a beautiful place with a nice and quaint patio area. Delicious mediterranean food. We had the chicken shawarma sandwich , and the braised beef platter, served with some pickled vegetables, and the fluffiest fresh home made pita. We also tried their vegan pannacotta for dessert. We will definetely return! read more

The hummus!! Need I say more? I will. The pita!! Any restaurant that claims to be Middle Eastern, but dials it in with the pita is a tragedy. Fortuna masters the hummus, the salads, and the pita bread. What a great addition to the neighborhood. read more

Wow that place is good. Love the vibe. Amazing ambiance. And how good is that food! The humus, shnitzel and lamb kebabs were next level flavorful. And the desserts rocked my world. We will surely be back to this gem. read more

Great food and excellent service! We had the schnitzel, hummus, and challah schnitzel everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The staff was friendly and attentive. Would definitely come back! read more

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Just opened so tried a few of my favorite dishes and I'll be back to try more. Very nice seating options, friendly service and very authentic foods. Had to try hummus and falafel of course. Everything was great. read more

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This place was amazing! Eric had the beta recommendations and we already can't wait to go back to try more! read more

Fortuna - Middle Eastern Near Me - New York, New York

Claim to be middle eastern but clearly aren't. Sad attempt at middle eastern food. Don't go here if you are looking for AUTHENTIC middle eastern cuisine. read more

Best Israeli food in NYC! Service was great, and the space is beautiful and cozy. Defiantly recommend eating Here!!

Such a great addition to the neighborhood. Food was seriously delish. Pita was fluffy and fresh. The mezze were small and perfect. We had the spicy fish which was great. Service was great. Everyone seemed genuinely happy. We had a local desert which was creamy and fragrant and really tasty. Looking forward to going back. read more

Was excited when FORTUNA opened in my neighborhood. Finally a falafel sandwich. Unfortunately, worse and most expensive Falafel sandwich I ever purchased. Small in size, soggy doughy pita (I asked for whole wheat and got white) soggy tasteless falafel and fillings....all soaked in tahini. $15 incl. tip for takeout. Though the space was airy and inviting, service was not welcoming or particularly friendly. I will have to go further south into the El Village to the best MAMOUNS. read more

Perfect. Authentic Mediterranean food. Feels like at grandma kitchen ...... don't skip the lamb kebab

Best falafel in the city! Their kabab and shawarma sandwiches are exceptionally good and are served on a fresh pita type bread. I am Middle Eastern and standards are high... this place is fantastic. Helpful advice to the chef... a little more lemon on the chopped salad and the pickled beets and turshay need more salt... otherwise blown away by the flavors. Will be dining there often! read more

Wasn't very hungry but I needed to eat something; had babaganoush and French fries...babaganoush with the pita, which was warm and fluffy, was very tasty. Fries arrived and they were thin, hot and delicious!!! These two small menu options were tasty and filling. Service was very good and the waitress and waiter were very friendly and attentive. Eric was on point and funny, too! Fortuna was warm and inviting-I'll definitely be going back there soon! Eric (one of Fortuna' waiters) was on point and funny, too! read more