The food is very good. Hummus is creamy at the right point. The lamb with amba is full of flavor and I like the pitas a lot. The place itself is just fine, nothing special. But I highly recommend the food. read more

I enjoyed the energy in this restaurant. Staff was friendly and music and vibe was great. I ordered to go and the food was quick which is nice. I ordered the sabich and the food was okay. I wish I could have gotten a pita since I ordered the full plate. Food felt a bit greasy and not a light and healthy meal that I was expecting. read more

Taboonette - Sabich pan - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Came here after a very exhausting flight for a simple dinner. Small shop but really well maintained and clean inside with a cute design. Few spots to sit but most people seemed to be ordering for takeout. Menu is simple, a lot of Mediterranean dish options. I opted for the lamb kebab pan and it was fantastic. Not sure if it was the fatigue or the kebab itself but I felt like the meat was cooked just perfectly, very moist but with substance. The pan also had a decent amount of food for the price I paid, and overall it's a really good spot to grab a quick meal. read more

Taboonette - Lamb Kebab (Kfte) Pan - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

I craved a change during my lunch break, so I decided to try this place. I opted for a falafel and French fries, and it was absolutely delicious. read more

Taboonette - French Fries - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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The quality here is genuinely impressive in every way. The employees provided beautiful attention. This place serves impeccable food consistently. The interior feels special and unique. When in this neighborhood, I'll stop in. read more

I absolutely loved my meal at this hidden gem!! I ordered the warm kale salad, which came with chickpeas, sweet potato, carrots, citrus cilantro vinaigrette, and a nice scoop of hummus. It was a fresh and healthy salad that was also comforting and filling! The prices are very fair for the portion and quality of the food. I've already picked out my next two meals - the kruveet and salmon pan. There is somewhat limited seating inside as it's a small fast-casual place, but my friend and I didn't have trouble getting seats on a Saturday for lunch. Union Square Park is only a 5 minute walk from here, so you can always take the food to go and eat in the park on a nice day! read more

Taboonette - Warm Kale Salad - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Yummy in my tummy. Grab to go, or sit and chill. Affordable and delicious. Will definitely be back for more!! read more

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I stopped by there because of the name catch and at the bottom it's food say food pocket so you know when someone says food pocket that means Grab a seat and get ready for some flavorsome food. The vibe inside is just your regular cafe pub style you walk in grab a menu order your food and enjoy a food but grab a seat 1st then order your food that's if you want to eat in because it get packed very quick so if you want to sit and like facing the window/next to the counter you better hope that person finished eating fast. food is good I will say it's good but The chicken shawarma was okay i can taste the burnt part of the chicken and the water coming from the sald made the rice watery but the Kòfte head was pretty better than the chicken but i enjoy all I'll definitely be back! read more

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4.5 stars If you're in the Union Square area and enjoy Mediterranean food it's definitely worth your time to stop in and try Taboonette. I ordered hummus bowl with chicken and a side of falafel (4 pcs). The bowl comes with hummus, chickpeas, paprika, fluffy pita bread and a small container of schoog (spicy green sauce) on the side. The hummus bowl arrived warm and the falafel appeared to be fresh out of the fryer. The bowl was definitely a generous portion and freshly prepared. The falafel was fluffy on the inside the crispy on the outside. The food was ready after less than a 5 minute wait. The menu has some nice options in addition to the hummus bowls for those with bigger and smaller appetites, including salads, pitas and full plates with rice and a protein(s) option. The space is not too big but has enough space so patrons don't feel crowded. There are a few big communal tables along with counter seating. Seating may get tight during the lunch/dinner rush but folks were sharing tables and turnover was pretty quick. The space was clean and welcoming and the staff were friendly. I found the restaurant easily, as it's a short walk from Union Square. read more

Very delicious and great price point. Loved the chicken schnitzel and hummus, will come again

A perfect spot for a healthy and filling Mediterranean bowl. I ordered the cauliflower bowl, which came with spaghetti squash, eggplant, arugula and rice. The flavors were subtle, but tasty. The type of food that can satisfy almost any eater - and leaves you feeling satisfied and good. Highly recommend for a quick, flavorful meal. read more

This is a fast casual restaurant -- you order at the counter and then take a seat until your number is called. The tables are communal and there's not a ton of seating inside, so keep that in mind for busier times like weekend lunch/brunch. I had the shakshuka, which I thought was pretty good. It's not spicy, so if you want that vibe then this is not the place. But the sauce was good and the eggs were nicely runny but not undercooked. It had a dollop of hummus on it, which I at first thought was a weird choice, but it turned out that I like it. I also shared some grilled halloumi and picked veggies. Washed it down with a mint lemonana. All in all, it's a good place to pick up a quick meal. read more

This is one of my favorite spots in the city for Mediterranean food. It's very affordable, with most of the plates being less than $20. The food is always very fresh and nice and hot. They prepare your order in typically less than 5 minutes, so I love that there's no long wait. I also recommend trying their "lemonana" drink which is like a mix of lemonade with mint. It's very refreshing. It's kind of a whole in the wall kind of spot with 3 long benches and some window seating, but I've never had trouble with finding a seat here. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the food they're serving and is already ready to explain something, substitute/add something, or make a recommendation. read more

Taboonette - Chicken Shawarma Pan - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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I stay in the Village when in town and this place is nearby. I have eaten here a few times but never reviewed it. It's small- mainly carry out- but has a few tables- in the warm weather they set tables outside. The staff is always pleasant and friendly. The food is great and very reasonably priced for the amount you get. I go here if I get the chance each time I'm in NYC. Check it out if you are in the area! read more

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Small Gem great for Vegans and Vegetarians. Limited seats on bench type tables. The service and food was outstanding. We all carried out our leftovers. No one wanted to leave anything behind! read more

Taboonette - Chicken Shawarma and Falafel pita. - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

In this fast casual restaurant, you order at the counter, seat yourself, and then grab your order from the counter when it's ready. The greens in my salad seemed and tasted fresh but the falafel were overly fried/hard and under seasoned. The person checking was really friendly. We had to bus and clean our own table even though they weren't busy so considering all of this, I wouldn't come here again. read more

Taboonette - Arugula-Herb Salad with falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

We were running errands in the area and picked up dinner to go before heading to the PATH back to JC. We opted to split the chicken shawarma plate and the lamb shawarma plate. It is a really big portion of food and we definitely had leftovers for the next two days. Both were good, but I preferred the lamb shawarma, as it was more flavorful and tender. Staff behind the counter was super nice and our food came out very quickly. read more

The sweet potato falafel pan was delicious. This unique version of felafel was crispy ourside, soft colorful and satisfying inside. Served over greens with tzatziki was a nice light lunch choice. Enjoyed from the window seat watching the street traffic and soaking in the afternoon light. read more

Taboonette - Sweet Potato Falafel Pan - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

The food here is amazing, some of the best Mediterranean in the city. I have gotten the chicken shawarma pita and bowl, falafel bowl, and chips and hummus and highly recommend. They also offer a student discount fyi!! read more

Simply delicious. The meal was very healthy. Meat was extremely flavorful. Good-sized portion. Friendly staff. read more

Taboonette - Chicken Shawarma Pan - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Taboonette is a fast casual restaurant to grab a quick, delicious meal. There was no line when I came here for dinner on a Friday, and the service was really quick. I ordered the sweet potato falafel pan which was really filling. The falafels were hot, fresh, and crispy, which paired well with the tangy, creamy, tzaziki sauce. Would love to come back to try other menu items! read more

Taboonette - Sweet potato falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Very filling delicious fast food that doesn't make you feel bad for eating and at a good price point! I got the Chicken Shawarma Pita to dine-in and got my order not long after. There is a decent amount of seating inside with the tables and bar stools by window and counter. Picture does not do justice to how big and heavy the chicken shawarma is because it was so packed with filling. I think I should have tried mixing the stuff since the veggies remained on the outside. It got quite saucy/oily toward the end so the pan (rice option) would be better for mess-free meal. I was already feeling full 3 quarters in! The chips are only for dine-in which I would be fine without because they were cold and not that flavorful but it was a free side There is a restroom to the side near the counter. read more

Taboonette - Interior - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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The food was very tasty and was seasoned very well. I had a crispy chicken gyro that was very tasty. My girlfriend had the lamb plate which i wound up tasting once we got home. It was also very good. The service was very quick and the wait was not long at all before our number was called. As far as the ambiance. We didn't want to go fancy smancy, we just wanted something decent to eat that's healthy and not fast. This place was it once i saw that it was Mediterranean. We tend to like this type of food for it's taste and authenticity. The place was also small which we also wanted. We didn't want to spend $100.00 for something to eat, but we did almost spend half that. It was aprox $45.00 for the food and two San Pellegrino drinks that are not kept in a closed cooler but one with a plastic covering that did not keep them cold which was my only complaint. I kept that to myself. 04/19/2025 read more

Great lunch spot! Not too long of a wait despite busy lunch crowd. Big serving sizes - I definitely had leftovers! Pulled pork was tasty, just a little too fatty/oily that it overpowered the bowl. Will definitely go back and try other options though! Really great menu variety. Fun, cozy spot. Follow me on TikTok @rynelly for more food reviews! read more

Taboonette - Pulled Pork Pan - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Taboonette is a low-key gem! I ordered the Pulled Pork in the pan, which was super tasty. The apple cole slaw complemented the savory pork really well by adding some nice sweetness and crunchiness. The yellow rice completed this great dish, which was a decent portion size and was only $13.50 (a good deal for sure). On top of that, the service speed was unbelievably fast. Somehow, they managed to hand me my order literally a minute after I ordered (and it was warm so it hadn't just been sitting around). The staff were also very friendly. Amazingly, although I came at peak dinner hour on a Saturday night, there were only 2 other customers in the restaurant. The restaurant is a bit small, but there is seating both inside and outside. Great food, affordable prices, incredibly fast service, and minimal lines- what's not to love about Taboonette? I can't believe this place isn't more popular, but if you're reading this right now, you'd better not miss out! read more

Taboonette - Pulled Pork - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Taboonette is a solid spot for casual Mediterranean fast food that is actually filling and healthy. Yes there are copious amounts of hummus and olive oil but that is better than a platter of French fries (albeit I thoroughly appreciate both haha). I got the chicken shawarma hummus bowl which was really good. I love my garlic but it had a bit too much for my liking- rather than that it was great. I would return again if I needed a quick bite in this area. read more

Taboonette - Hummus Bowl and Chicken Shawarma - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

The salmon pan was delicious with yellow rice and tzatziki sauce, tasted so fresh & has so much flavor! Service was very friendly and food came out quick, casual place where we grabbed our own seats and located in a great area! read more

Taboonette - Salmon Pan, delicious! - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

We wanted a late lunch and stopped by this place for a bite. The falafels were yummy! I particularly liked the sweet potato falafel as it was quite unique and had a good balance of sweet and mild spice. The regular falafel was also good, but nothing too extraordinary for falafels I've had at other places. The side of chips that came with our pita sandwiches were also good, and seemed to be flavored with some house spices. We also tried their mint lemonade which tasted fresh and was great for the humid weather. read more

Taboonette - Sweet Potato Falafel Falafel lemonade with mint - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

We decided to stop by here on a sunny spring afternoon for a quick lunch. It turned out to be a good one. You order and pay up front. The food is brought to your table after you are seated. It was a bit quiet as it was midweek during off hours. A nice break from the fast food places. We both enjoyed our food. read more

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Found this place when I was looking for sweet potato-based dishes, and so glad that I came across it. I got the sweet potato falafel pita sandwich and it was so good. I've never had a sweet potato falafel before and it had a really interesting flavor profile. It felt clean and refreshing and I've been back many times since. Also got the side of Halloumi which was nice to add to the sandwich. Very filling. You order in line and the food came out pretty quick. They have a few spots to eat inside in as well. Would probably skip the fries since they're nothing super special! read more

Taboonette - Sweet potato falafel sandwich and fries - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Great way to kick off my 2023 reviews! Flavors, vibes and service take me right back to my Jerusalem years where this delicious food would comprise my daily lunch. And while there's no shortage of Israeli spots in NYC, there's a dearth of fresh authentic-feeling places such as Taboonette. So glad I stopped by to devour a chicken schnitzel pita sandwich. We enjoyed the lamb kabob no less. I shall return! read more

Taboonette - Crispy Chicken Schnitzel Pita - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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Popped in to grab food. Big portions but kind of lacking on the flavor. Fast service though. read more

Taboonette - Falafel Hummus Bowl (Vegan) - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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The food was so flavorful and the portions were huge! If you get the pan, they let you choose between brown and yellow rice. I would recommend getting the food to go even though you're eating there because there's so much that you'll want to bring it home. There's a decent amount of seating but the place was packed when I went. Even though there were a lot of people, you still get your food pretty quickly. read more

Taboonette - Chicken Shawarma Pan - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

The ingredients and quality of food here were definitely next level. Was generally a bit expensive but well worth the price. Possibly best tahini I've ever had! read more

Taboonette - Lamb kebab pan - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

Wonderful Mediterranean food at this little gem. Varied menu choices from traditional Shawarma's to falafel dishes in either pita or served in pan (nice touch folks!). Try the homemade pita chips with a mint/ lemon juice drink made on site. Deliciously refreshing. Service is friendly and efficient and prices reasonable. Enjoy! read more

Taboonette - Falafel pita and see that mint lemonade drink!! - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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OMG... Best Mediterranean/Israeli out here! Non pretentious full blown fast and healthy inexpensive kitchen Had the Israeli breakfast and can't say enough. Delicious Can't wait to come back for the swarma read more

The restaurant is small with about three tables and a couple seats. The service style is order-at-the-counter. The staff was very friendly and helpful in explaining the menu items. She also recommended a fresh squeezed citrus juice that was super refreshing and delicious. We ordered the lamb kebab and chicken shawarma. The flavors were smokey and contrasted by the fresh cucumber salad. Highly recommend if you are looking to try a new spot and don't want to break the bank! read more

The food was D E L I C I O U S! A hidden gem. Their house-made drinks are amazing! Very refreshing. Both flavors! They provided samples and I choice 1/2& 1/2 read more

Taboonette - Braised lamb - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York

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Folks this is the real deal when it comes to Israeli food . I wish we had this quality in the Bay Area in California . We were passing by on a Thu noon , and decide to take a peak at the menu . When we started looking at the menu we knew we had to sit down for a quick lunch. What we had: 1) pita bread with schnitzel - excellent , schnitzel was gently fried and all the ingredients came together nicely inside the pita 2) pita bread w cauliflower - nope this is not yet as good as the one in the Miznon, but it's not far away. Cauliflower was cooked to perfection and the right amount of spices . Both dishes come with homemade chips ( a little cold but pretty good) and also some homemade dips and sauces - amba, spicy aioli (amazing!!) and green schug (just spicy enough ) The menu does look a little bit like a miznon copycat but all in all it was pretty good , and we will come again to try other dishes (the hummus looks fantastic !!) read more

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Got take out. Delivery was fast. The portion of Braised Lamb Shawarma with quinoa ($17) and the same dish with rice ($16) were huge. However, the biggest component of the container was the cheap carb--quinoa or rice. Very little protein. And the bit that we had was very poor quality--mostly fat and skin. Barely any edible meat. If not for that disappointing mishap, would've loved the dishes. The salad and the dressing and the nuts and the special sauce--all the great, vibrant Mediterranean flavors were there for the making of a rocking meal. The lack of edible protein was the downfall of our experience. Would give this a try again if I was certain that I'd actually get some meat to eat for $17 a portion. read more

Taboonette - Braised Lamb Shawarma with rice (top) and quinoa (bottom) - Mediterranean Near Me - New York, New York