Middle Eastern & Lebanese delights, famous for chicken kebabs & pita sandwiches. Even non-Mediterranean fans rave about the meat, rice, and fries.
Nestled in the East Village, Au Za'atar offers a vibrant taste of Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine. It's a spot that has garnered attention for its well-executed kebabs, particularly the chicken kebab, making it a go-to for takeout. Beyond the kebabs, the restaurant boasts an array of traditional dishes like shawarma and hummus, alongside a selection of pita sandwiches and mezze. Even diners who might typically shy away from Mediterranean flavors have found themselves drawn to Au Za'atar's offerings, with the meat, rice, and fries being highlighted as particularly appealing. While the food often receives accolades, customer experiences with service can be varied, with some noting exceptional service at their uptown location, contrasting with less favorable experiences elsewhere.
Au Za'atar is a Middle Eastern and Lebanese restaurant known for its kebab dishes, with chicken kebab being specifically recommended. Other popular items include shawarma and hummus. Customers have also noted favorably the meat, rice, and fries on their menu, even those who are typically not fans of Mediterranean cuisine. The restaurant offers a variety of pita sandwiches and mezze.
"Chicken kebab is highly recommended, as are the shawarma, hummus, and the meat, rice, and fries dishes."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment towards Au Za'atar, with specific praise for their chicken kebab and Middle Eastern/Lebanese cuisine. However, there are mixed reviews regarding service, with one mention of notably bad service at the uptown location, while another user found the service better uptown compared to the East Village location.
Important Note
Service experiences can be mixed, with some customers reporting notably bad service at one location.
"A user clarified that Au Za'atar is Lebanese cuisine, not Greek, suggesting that the original poster's dislike might specifically be for Greek food, not all Mediterranean cuisine."
Neutral"The original poster clarified their interest in Au Za'atar, stating that despite their general dislike for Greek food, the meat, rice, and fries on Au Za'atar's extensive menu looked appealing."
Positive"The user questioned the original poster's choice of Au Za'atar, a Mediterranean spot, given their stated dislike for Mediterranean food."
Neutral"The original poster considered Au Za'atar for their last night's dinner in the East Village, despite initially stating a dislike for Mediterranean food."
Neutral"The author advises against going to Au Za'atar for an anniversary."
Negative"The author loved the uptown Au Za'atar recently but found the service to be notably bad."
Neutral"The author likes the uptown Au Za'atar, finding its service much better and room prettier than the East Village location."
Positive"The author suggests Au Za'atar as an option for pita sandwiches."
Neutral"The author suggested Au Za'atar as a higher quality restaurant option when asked for chicken kebab recommendations."
Positive"The author recommended Au Za'atar in the East Village in response to a request for good chicken kebab takeout."
Positive"Lists Au Za’atar as a recommendation for Middle Eastern/Lebanese food."
Positive"Lebanese restaurant in East Village"
Neutral