This place is amazing. Nice, quick service and deliciousssss food. Worth the trek over

A bit pricey but good food & great service! I tried their Arabic coffee & it basically tasted like espresso with cardamom in it. read more

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I've been here twice, both time the service was on point (even when they were BUSY), and the food came out amazing. Everything I tried was completely full of flavor, so get your taste buds ready. The ambiance is alright, for the type of place it is. Pretty decor, and low light- excellent place to go for a dinner date, because you'll be able to hear each other well. read more

Tanoreen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Taboreen has beautiful and clean indoor/outdoor dining space. The food does take some time but it comes out fresh. We came here for lamb chops but they didn't have! Ended up ordering the mixed grill + Kibbie balls (fried lamb balls). We got mint tea and kunefe for dessert and they were both great. Food + service were both on point! My only feedback is i wish the food was seasoned more and spicier! read more

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5 stars for the Restaurant Week Deal and I'm lucky enough to live close by. $21 2-course lunch was HUGE and I had enough food to take home for my entire day. Super fresh and healthy falafel, pita, salads, and delicious half portion of chicken kebab. Had I any more room, I would've gotten dessert (the family next to us had a delicious, cheesy and orange knafeh). I've been here once before during a regular week, but definitely try them if you haven't yet for this deal. I would recommend them if you're local or in the neighborhood. They have a shop to the side of the restaurant itself. It had a selection of natural wines when I last checked - I wish they would add them to the menu! read more

Tanoreen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Chose Tanoreen as our favorite NYC restaurant to celebrate our father/grandfather's 80th birthday and he walked away saying it was the best meal of his life. Food is phenomenal and the service spectacular. Made family of all ages happy and everyone had favorites: mhammara, Brussels sprouts (a must), cauliflower, fatoush salad (so fresh with crunchy delicious!), eggplant napolean, halloumi cheese, musakhan (do NOT skip!), and the special maqluba. Baklawa topped it off. Thank you, thank you...truly perfect Share dishes as you won't want to skip trying everything! read more

First time trying this place and definitely going back! The ambiance is amazing when you step in you feel like you are in the Middle East. Service quick and attentive. I had the hibiscus tea to drink it was very fragrant. We had baba to split for app very tasty, but my entree was spotlight!! A dish I have never tried before called Fetti and it was so good!! The chef also came out to say hello an older woman. True authentic food. read more

Tanoreen - Chicken Fetti - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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You are the parsley to my tabbouleh. That's just how I feel about Tanoreen. A true middle eastern out of this world experience. As soon as you walk in you're instantly transported elsewhere. Came with a large group of friends and my mind was blown away by the amazing dishes. The best way to order is to get a little bit of everything family style, that way you can try it all! (Next time I have to make sure our whole group is vegetarian so we can order more hehe) Everything is fresh and homemade. Ordered the vegetarian platter with a mix of things. Grape leaves were sooooo sooo good. Side of falafel, hummus and baba ghanouge. Like my mouth is still salivating from all the goodness. Wish this place was closer to me so I could be here every day. Can't wait to go back for more! Great for all diets (VEG, GF, V) read more

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I'll start with the food. Hummus and fish kibbie were good. Service was ok. Just didn't like the waiter cleaning the table while we were sitting on the table talking lol. The restaurant was empty, maybe wait until customers leave before cleaning. The mixed grill had mixed results. Beef and lamb were done right while the chicken was too salty. The other dish was ok. 2 appetizers, 2 main and 2 iced tea came out to $120 with tip. Nothing special. Probably won't go back or recommend this place read more

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- generous portions - lamb fetti is rich with flavor. Kind of like a biryani - hummus decent but nothing exceptional - Brussels sprouts drenched w sauce + delicious Huge selection of apps and entrees - will be back to try more of the menu. Did not disappoint. read more

Tanoreen - Hummus, Brussels Sprouts - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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Had a great meal here on Sunday. Excellent food and very friendly, professional service. The savory Arabic pastries were some of the best I've had in NYC. I'm Lebanese and can vouch for the restaurant having good quality, authentic food. read more

Wow. Drove an hour for Tanoreen and was not disappointed! The flavors are just so delicious! The stars of my meal were the eggplant Napoleon and a dish with butternut squash and lentils. I could not get enough of either, and I'd definitely return next time I get to Brooklyn, and would definitely get these dishes! I wasn't so impressed with the baked lamb dish I got, and I've had better knafeh, but man was this place delicious and worth the trip! read more

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Was looking for a nice spot for a sibling's dinner and came across this spot. I am so glad we took the chance on this spot because we were all happy with everything we ordered and with our whole experience. Restaurant takes reservations- which is always a plus, lots of seating, and the staff were great! We started off with the kibbeh balls and the haloumi cheese- both were so good! I had their daily special, I can't remember what it was called but it was a delicious lamb plate! We ended the meal off with some coffee and kunafah, and you could tell it was made fresh. I will definitely be back here, this spot is so good! read more

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hands down the best middle eastern food that i've had outside of the middle east. i felt like i was transported. read more

Tanoreen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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I had wanted to come to Tanoreen for more than a decade. A beautiful first fall weekend sunset ferry brought us to Bay Ridge and a pleasant walk to its 3rd Avenue business strip, with restaurants of every stripe and region of the world. I'd give Tanoreen 4.5 stars, with only a few menu misses. In a primetime weekend dinner time (make sure to make a reservation) and a full dining room and outdoor seating, servers were all friendly, professional, and with kind/thoughtful energy. The menu is a Middle Eastern food greatest hits, with many hot and cold served appetizers and interesting entrees. We started with a fantastic watermelon and haloumi (cheese) salad along with some crispy, fried haloumi, which was unfortunately a bit dry. Entrees included cauliflower steak, which was quite tasty and unique (and almost looked like a carnival funnel cake on the plate), and the vegan baked eggplant, which I didn't love (it dissembled quickly and I thought would be more crisp in texture). We also had hummus and baba ganoush, which were both terrific. And...we finished the meal off with knafeh for dessert. We had a ridiculously hard time figuring out what to order because there several dozen other items we also wanted to try. After seeing all that we ordered, I know why we needed to walk a bit after dinner, that was a LOT of food. The restaurant was bustling and full of happy people, really nice neighborhood energy. Servers were terrific and attentive throughout. Since we only tried seven of the 30+ other items that tempted us, we will definitely be back to Tanoreen! read more

I ate here about a year ago and completely forgot about it and recently saw a video of this place on YouTube. Now before anybody makes any comments, this has nothing to do with any sort of conflict or war that's going on, but I'm going to be objective. As somebody who worked in restaurants for well over a decade, this was honestly one of the most disappointing and horrible Experiences I've ever had. I expected it to be very good especially with the neighborhood that it's in and me being Middle Eastern , I know a thing or two about the flavors and the quality, etc.. Needless to say did not get that here. I have legitimately had better meals at places like Olive Garden in Idaho Falls, Idaho. I vividly remember one of the servers coming up to me and my companion and asking us if the food was OK as we were unable to finish what was presented to us and I just couldn't tell him the truth, which is very uncharacteristic of me and said we weren't as hungry as we thought we were, but honestly The food was horrific and I kind of felt bad telling this waiter because I assume this is a family owned restaurant and everybody working there is related to each other. Even the person who I was with, who was from Ukraine said that she had had better tasting food in a cafeteria. Now, maybe I caught them on a bad day, but even my ex-girlfriend who lives in the neighborhood and is Jordanian has said that this place isn't good. I am very surprised to see that this establishment is as popular as it is or even has a Michelin rating. read more

My fiancée and I dined here while on a trip to NYC. We had the Baba, Hummus, Chicken Tajine and Vegetarian stuffed peppers. Baba - So tasty. Lemony so slightly on the acidic side. Hummus - smooth, creamy, and full of flavor. Excellent. Chicken Tagine - My fiancée's main course. He loved it. Chicken fell off the bone, was seasoned perfectly, and the corresponding sides (rice / roasted veggies & potatoes) paired well. This dish is large, very large, so bring your appetite or potentially another party because it is most certainly enough for two. Vegetarian stuffed peppers - Wonderful dish. Pepper was beautifully cooked and the stuffing inside was flavorful and tender. The pepper came in a tomato sauce of sorts which helped keep the entire dish flavorful and moist. Service was also really great. Definitely recommend a trip to this restaurant. Will return on our next trip out to NY. read more

Tanoreen - Chicken Tagine / Baba / Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers (Back to Front) - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Great food and the staff are really nice and accommodating. The fig martini though... amazing read more

Outstanding Arab cuisine!!! We had lots of mezze : baba ghanouj, taboulé , humus, etc and excellent kebabs Service is pleasant. The only trouble : Tanoreen is far away ! From midtown Manhattan it takes note than 1 hour to get there read more

The place has a nice ambience and the staff is excellent. We enjoyed our appetizers, but we found our entrées to be quite bland, and not overly flavorful . Definitely not anywhere near the best falafel that I've ever had. read more

Love this place! The only bad thing is, it's so hard to get a table without reservations and it's a bit pricey here! Their take out portions to me seem smaller than what I would get at the restaurant but it's still so good! Definitely should try their hummus and kabob platters. read more

The best middle eastern food I have tried in Brooklyn. That's a fact for me. Try anything off of that menu and you will be pleased. I mean pretty much anything. When you cook well you can cook anything well. Excellent experience every time. read more

This is probably the first time dining within 3 feet of some strangers in a long time. We can't overhear any conversation cause this place was packed on a Friday night. We had a reservation but walk in is possible. The experience is okie. I am not a fan of the decor here as it's just missing something like a table cloth or less Chinese takeout table. It's missing something. Anyway, let's jump into food. We started off with their margarita and mule which are strong and on part. We actually enjoy it very much. I would skip the wine thou as they are too strong with alcohol. Our appetizer started with a fennel salad and butter hummus. Salad is fresh however missing the kick to justify their price. Butter squash hummus is a amazing. It's silky soft and works perfectly with their free bread. Oh yes the bread is a bit like bought from a shop. They don't seem fresh from a restaurant. We got a lamp shank dish (popular). Well it's a bit tasteless being honest. It's feels like eating just protein off a bone. Luckily with some rice and veggie on the side, you can actually finish the meal. You should definitely share this one or order something else. Btw the check comes with a 4% fee for credit cards in reverse kind of pricing. It's ingenious but kind of deceiving in a way. They will say price reflects cash payment and they should say that on the menu too btw. Why not just build into the price of your meal since it's $30 or more per entree anyway? read more

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My friends and I decided to try Tanoreen because they are vegans and the restaurant had several vegan options. We were not disappointed. The food, vegan and non-vegan was delicious. We sat outside, it was a beautiful night. But most important to me was the service. It was truly five star. Isaac, our waiter was so wonderful. He offered suggestions and was so attentive. There were several other staff who also checked on us, including one of the owners. I was very impressed by this. We will definitely be returning. read more

We welcomed a friend back to NYC (Bay Ridge) with a celebratory dinner at Tanoreen! We split a variety of tasty goodies. The cauliflower steak was a must have with it's perfect textures and great blend of flavors. The fatoush salad was also stellar (and so fresh). We also enjoyed the mini-pies (for me, the spinach - yum!), eggplant dish, brussels, and baked kafta. There were only three of us so we had a nice portion of leftovers to go and re-enjoy the next day. In addition to the fantastic food, the service is friendly and space is lovely. Go and be merry! read more

Food is the best in Bay Ridge! Drinks are some of the best in Brooklyn love the Zataar margarita! Dim lighting, excellent service... fresh ingredients! Worth every bite and every penny! read more

One of the best meals we've had this year. We enjoyed the humus and the fried halloumi to start. The humus was fresh with nice consistency. It was topped with olive oil and a few whole chickpeas. You also get a mix of flatbreads including a crispy lavash. The halloumi was lightly fried and was paired with tomato, cucumber and olives. We shared the chicken kabob and vegetarian eggplant. The kabob comes with a rice pilaf and small tomato and cucumber salad. The eggplant is served with plain rice. Of the two, the chicken was the better option. Service was great but things were a bit hectic with the host and reservations. We got seated 15 minutes after our scheduled time and a two top showed up after us and got seated first. Didn't really ask why but seemed odd. The menu is deep with Middle Eastern classics. We will be back for sure. read more

Me and my business partner invited a special friend from Miami and his girlfriend this wk and wanted to introduce him to the cuisine of my pride and Joy, the Palestinian cuisine, but dam, what a disappointment. The appetizers were decent, We all enjoyed the watermelon salad and the Brussel sprouts, but we all agreed it should be warm than cold and kibbeh was good up until the entrees, it was downhill from there. The Musekhan and Minsef that I've been raving all day about to him turned out to be the disappointment. The Minsef yogurt was clearly made from the instant powder mix. Where is the mother who started this place. Does she know there cutting corners? I'm A Palestinian that will not go for this, maybe they are used to having people from other cultures eating this food and think they can get away. The Musekhan, flavorful but onions were practically black. Wth? My friend's girlfriend was asking us what was it and when we told her it was onions, she put on a face of confusion, I don't blame her. It wasn't appealing at all. Now the best part, the ultimate dessert, the Knaffa, it was delicious but very expensive. The bill was ridiculously expensive, Especially now that they're cutting corners with instant yogurt mixes. It will be a while for this place to gain my trust. Maybe I'll just go for dessert. read more

The hummus was a bit to sour/lemony, but fresh and creamy. Their meat dishes and rice are delicious! The ambiance is beautiful. The service is polite. read more

Came here for Christmas Eve dinner and had a great time. The food was more of a twist rather than truly authentic (I am Lebanese and am constantly eating Middle Eastern food), but great nonetheless. They have a wonderful cocktail and beer menu. I tried the Mediterranean Mule, which was a twist on a Moscow mule but with fig (amazing!). For appetizers we had Kibbeh Nayeh (raw meat-$15 and not a generous portion...we had to order another). We also had baba ganoush, fried halloumi, and makaneh (sausages). All were outstanding. I was totally unimpressed with my entree but am keeping four stars because of the appetizers and service. I ordered the special Lamb Shank ($34) and it was absolutely drowning in an overdose of spices. The meat was tender, but the spices unfortunately completely covered the taste of the meat. It was a decent portion, but not worth the price. No one in my family enjoyed their entrees as much as the appetizers (everyone said the same thing about spices). If I were to come again, I would definitely do all apps. Service was outstanding!! read more

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My mother in law called the restaurant in order to ask for catering for her birthday, whoever was on the phone was extremely rude and disrespectful. She is not familiar with how to order online, and was asking the girl if she can just do it over the phone. The girl was nasty and abrupt, and would not let her speak to anyone else in the restaurant. As a business, you just lost a valuable customer. I would really think it over as to how you talk with your customers over the phone. Will not be eating or trying to order from here again. Would suggest teaching your employees some phone manners. Thanks! read more

Warm atmosphere, pleasant staff, and delicious food with generous portions. Will definitely be returning. read more

Tanoreen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Hours later and I am still stuffed! Out-of-towner here. Went with my daughter and her hubby. He grew up in this neighborhood and was well-acquainted with this restaurant as well as some of the staff. The restaurant is stylish and inviting. As we decided on what to order for dinner, the waitstaff brought complementary pita bread, flatbread, and zataar-dusted flatbread along with pickled veggies. We ordered kibbe (appetizer size), falafel (appetizer size), shawarma sliders (another appetizer), cauliflower steak, and the grilled combo to share. We also ordered knafe for dessert. I couldn't pick one favorite thing because everything we ate was amazing. Some of THE best Arabic food I have had in a long time. I really enjoyed everything. If you are ever in Bay Ridge, be sure to eat at Tanoreen! read more

The food, drinks and service were all great here, yes even during the pandemic! Food is very savory, with just the right combination of flavors. We tried their grilled combo and the schwarma sliders and that was more than enough for a dinner for two. We alo has a Mule and limonada and they were both delicious. Would definitely recommend and will be coming back for another experience. read more

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The best grape leaves hands down Very quick when u want takeout Very professional and clean read more

Not impressed with the food, and staff was very rude. Not worth the trek to Brooklyn. Would not go back. read more

Best authentic Palestinian/Levantine food in the US. From San Francisco, and been to Chicago and Los Angeles and this is by far the closest to home cooking. Great service amid the covid pandemic. Every dish we had has been great. Go for the daily specials. We had the mulukhiya, lamb shank, chicken kabob, lamb fetti, and the sayyida with shrimp on top. All amazing and tastes like mom's cooking. Comfort food at its best. The Kunafa was amazing too. Great item to share! read more

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This restaurant is a MUST have!! If you like authentic middle eastern food that makes you transport to Palestine itself, well you got it. It's flavorful and makes me feel warm inside. It just makes you feel like you're home. If you're in Brooklyn, you gotta go. read more

My love for the Levant has grown since my night out at Tanoreen. The Lebanese Travel Ministry should advertise for tourism using their menu. Musakhan is a flatbread served with sumac covered chicken and roasted almonds. All the delicious and fatty juices made the flatbread super moist, which is exactly how you want each triangle slice to be. The fried cauliflower in pomegranate and tahini almost makes you catch the vapors. Biting into a floret releases a flavor profile on another level - nutty, fatty, sour, salty...good lord. Thank god for the thick labneh to take the edge off! The rosewater lemonade with fresh mint is the real deal with the lightest hint of both lemon and rose. It offset the fatty richness of everything we ate and made our breath smell hella summery afterward. I can't wait to visit again. Leave the passport at home! read more

A bit pricey but the food is really good. They have a take out and catering entrance that is separate from their main restaurant. Cute shop with drinks. They have a simple and clear menu on their website and we easily ordered the food through their site. Pick up was quick and easy too. Glad they're open during the pandemic. I had the lamp meat in grape leaves and I was really happy that the lamb was really good and not gamy. The lamb I've had were always gamy so I was a bit apprehensive. I'm glad I tried because it wasn't gamy at all. Would go there again and try a different menu item. That appetizer was enough as dinner for me. read more

Tanoreen - I plated the Meat Grape Leaves when I got home. A couple were broken but the others were intact! - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York