Came here for dinner with a friend who has also never had Lebanese food, so it was a first for me…read moreboth of us! We started with the rekakat jebne which was delicious! It basically a mozzarella stick but in fried phyllo which made it lighter. We also decided to do the Mezze & Dips spinner. My favorite dips and mezze from the spinner : foul medamas, batata harra, baba ghanoush & the hummus. My least favorite were the tabouli salad and arnabeet bi tarator. For our entree we did the mixed grill platter. For the price paid we expected the portion to be bigger. Our beverages were the Lebanese please and golden days. Both were on the moreso tart side. Parking in the area may be challenging however the L train is about 3 blocks away. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side. We had to ask for another table to hold our food and drinks comfortably. Overall , I would come back here. I would love to try the table side shawarma!

SERVICE - located in the east village near the 1st ave…read morestation - cozy interior that can still accommodate both large and small groups - tables are close to each other making it a bit tight - service was fast and seemed to value making orders more than talking to diners - food served relatively quickly - complimentary unlimited pita bread with certain dishes - ambiance good for a semi formal meal MENU - Lebanese and middle eastern cuisine - vegan/vegetarian options available - average price FOOD - hummus beiruty (9/10): creamy hummus topped with hot fava beans and served with three sauces and pita bread. This was meant for sharing though it can also serve as an entree for one person. The hummus is rich and creamy yet still feels light and almost whipped. The fava beans on the top add a nice textural contrast as they retain their shape and some chewiness. WOULD I GO BACK? Yes! Loved the food and the ambiance.

Didn't have a reservation, but was able to get a table for a party of two on a Friday evening. It…read moredid get more busy as the evening went on so making a reservation is recommended. There's so many options (vegetarian, meat) - something for everyone on the menu. Our hostess was also very nice as she also provided some recommendations since this was my first time being here. The food portion sizes (even the dips) are huge. There was also unlimited pita bread for the table. Would definitely come back next time to try other items on the menu.

I genuinely wanted to like Au Za'atar, which made this experience even more disappointing. During…read moreour brunch visit for 3 on May 9th 2026, I experienced the first significant allergic dining reaction of my life. Rather than immediately posting a public review, I contacted management privately because I believed they deserved the opportunity to address the situation professionaly. Their initial response was that they would review the incident internally. After I followed up, they specifically offered to send me a complete ingredient list for everything we ordered so I could review it with my healthcare provider. I accepted that offer but, the ingredient list was never sent. Months later, there has still been no meaningful follow-up. My frustration isn't about demanding compensation or proving what caused the reaction. It's about customer care and accountability. Making promises that are never fulfilled leaves the impression that guest concerns only matter until the bill is paid. Once our $471 tab was settled, the commitment to help simply disappeared. The food and atmosphere may attract people, but how a restaurant responds when something goes wrong is what defines its hospitality. Unfortunately, based on my experience, the follow-through did not match the promises made, and I can't recommend a restaurant that handled a serious guest safety concern this way. Its NYC, 1000s of restaurants will charge less serve higher quality ingredients and treat you with greater hospitality, and this place is located in midtown east.

Wow, my girlfriend and I love Lebanese food. I was anxious to try the Kafta Kebab plate. $29.00…read moreplate, and it will fill your appetite good. Portions are big, which is good for the price you have to pay. Food is good, and I like the menu options. Next time I want to try other plates of food. Tabouli Is good too. Service was great. I will be back.

Great food. Was hot. Nice store, kind of small which makes it better. I'd recommend coming hereread more

Mirka was the best!! Incredibly attentive and had fantastic recommendation. Took the time to walk…read moreus through the menu and gave us great advice We ordered a great variety of dishes that arrive promptly and were delicious. The setting was amazing and there was great music!

This was a stunningly great meal! We had the Tabbouleh (best I've ever tasted), Hummus Beirute…read more(delicious), Balade Falafel (more below), and shared a Mixed Grill Platter (SO good and so much food!). We eat a lot of Mediterranean food but haven't had anything like the Balade Falafel before. Instead of the usual patties, the falafel was formed into cups and filled with tahini, pickles, and fresh herbs. Excellent balanced flavors and such a great presentation! The service was extremely friendly and attentive. Pleasant, quiet interior. Very good value for the money. Only wish we lived in NYC so we could revisit this wonderful place!

Live music was great, ambiance was very pretty, food was portioned well with plenty of different…read moreoptions. The menu was huge, and waitstaff were ready to answer any questions and make any customizations to menu items. Would recommend this place for upscale dining with a relaxed pace or for a nice celebration. Food was flavorful.

3.5 stars, a beautiful dimly lit dining room and huge no less. There are a few steps walking up to…read morethe dining area. Great for groups of all sizes, reservations suggested but on this weekday visit, it was not too busy. We had a resy any way. Service was fair. Our waiter checked in with us once after we ordered and we had to beckon him twice - once for water refill and second for condiments/questions. What I didn't appreciate but understood, since we were two people dining, we got a corner table for two. It was not busy so we asked for the table next to us since we ordered plenty. They did not accommodate us saying they may need it for later. I did not think that was necessary since the place was not busy. This was 6pm on a Wednesday. And to boot, huge dining room - plenty of seating available. This was off putting as we said we ordered plenty. Our plates barely fit and they brought everything almost at once. Onto the food, I may not have ordered their popular dishes but nevertheless, nothing to rave about. Portions were shareable but it was just okay. There was not one stand out dish. I had higher expectations based on other reviews and photos but it was likely what we ordered. This was a vegetarian meal for me since I was dining with a vegetarian. - Moussakaa, this was a very tomato based sauce dish. Fried eggplant and chick peas combined had a nice texture. Mild flavors. - Arayess cheese - sorely disappointed. Very little flavor and I love my cheeses. It needed something to make it more appealing. It literally looked like cheese in a pita. And yes, by description it was. No condiments or side of anything to offset the plating. Visually flat. It could've used a sun dried tomato paste or some acidic side dipping sauce. - Yara Fries - shockingly simple, zaatar and spices. But they didn't put enough. It still looked like regular fries. And by the name, I expected more punch of flavor. It was not there. - Falafel - tricky dish if it's not cooked well. Simple again by name but the ingredients were just mild in flavor. Crunch was perfect. The chickpea, onions, cilantro and garlic was not pronounced. It was ok. Not memorable. - House wine, by the glass, decent and went well with what we ate. Would I return is the question... Likely not. The menu was so promising but nothing to bring me back.

I stopped here for a quick bite & enjoyed it very much- the chicken however was a bit dryer than I…read morewould've liked it to be but it was alright overall. The portion is more than adequate & it's any topping(s) that you want. I also wanted to give a shout out to Lara who is a really sweet employee & deserves all the best.

Fresh Mediterranean food. I opted for the chicken shawarma salad bowl…read more The salad consists of green lettuces and cabbage. I liked the plethora of toppings offered (sumac onions, jalapeños, cucumbers, tomatoes, banana peppers, feta olives and etc). The chicken shawarma was tender and I got a decent sized portion. The toum was garlicky and creamy. I really like the spicy green sauce! A pleasant deviation from C**a! I'll be back.