Au Za'atar - East Village in New York

"had an amazing first time at au za’atar! - baba ghanoush: but too much lemon juice but still delicious with the fresh pita - chicken soup: too salty for my taste but definitely hearty - spicy falafel: a MUST!! - beef salad: beautifully roasted with chèvre cheese - shish tawook: tender roasted chicken cubes with fluffy spiced rice. came with a big spicy jalapeño haha the space was intimate and service was friendly & quick!"

"Amazing meal with incredible service! Zander was our waiter and was very helpful in recommending top dishes and super attentive. The portions were generous and the flavors intense and dynamic. We’ll definitely be back"

"Food, ambiance and service all 10/10!! The non-alcoholic frozen watermelon juice was the best thing I’ve ever had.. The lamb shank melted off the bone— so incredibly flavorful. Spicy hummus was amazing. Some of the best rice I’ve ever had. Our server Olivia was so welcoming, warm and sweet! She made the dinner even better, not overbearing but was there to bring us anything we needed as well as some awesome recommendations. Cannot wait to come back!"

"Favorite Lebanese restaurant in NYC hands down! Their halloumi beets salad is so fresh. Their classic shawarma tower & fries is a must for anyone wanting to taste the Lebanese shawarma without having to go to Lebanon."

"Had an amazing experience dining at Au Za’atar! Everything that we ordered was so delicious, juicy, and fresh. The meat they serve is Halal. Clean restrooms available. The customer service was amazing too."

"We came here for dinner. My boyfriend and I were exploring the East Village and wanted something different so we spotted Au Za'atar and went in. We didn't make reservations but luckily we got a table right away. Started with the SAMBOUSIK LAHME as appetizer (beef-filled pastry pockets with pine nuts) and it was delicious. Then we shared the Mixed Grill Platter Supreme (Shish Tawook, Filet Mignon, Chicken & Beef Kafta kebabs with hand-cut frites). It's big enough for two and full of flavor. After eating we got their dessert. We ordered chocolate salted caramel soufflé that wasn't too sweet. We also tried their cocktail Karkade. It's a refreshing hibiscus drink. Service was friendly and the vibe was great. This is a great spot for tasty Lebanese/Middle Eastern food in the East Village"

"Great food, had 7:30 pm reservation and it was not too busy. By the time we left it was packed, later night restaurant. Had lots of small plates such as hummus n pita, fried cheese covered in honey, a salad and all the sauces. Beer was Lebanese served with lemon and salted rim of glass which was PERFECT and a first for me. The meal was the small platter which was all flavorful and well cooked. Would certainly return, service was good as everyone works as a team."

"AMAZING experience! The host, and server experience was top notch. They make you feel special. My husband has been here once before and he was excited to take me, I didn't have much of an expectation but they blew me away! My only point is who expensive they are but no stars taken away for that. Food comes out fresh, and I appreciate that they tell you it will take maybe even 30min to come. So I was well prepared and not asking questions. They ask you if you'd like appetizers meanwhile. I just always love transparency. We ordered the platter, and it didn't fill us enough so we ordered a second platter too. Thank u for a great experience, I would love to come back!!"