Family-run Middle Eastern gem w/ vibrant, flavorful dishes & generous portions. Don't miss the knafeh!
Nestled in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Tanoreen offers a warm and family-run Middle Eastern dining experience. Chef Rawia Bishara and her daughter present a vibrant array of unique and flavorful dishes, starting with complimentary pickled vegetables and za'atar-dusted flatbread. The generous portions make it ideal for sharing, with standout dishes like the harissa-spiked Turkish salad and the hearty lamb mansaf.
Tanoreen is celebrated for its authentic Middle Eastern and Palestinian cuisine, with the knafeh dessert receiving near-universal acclaim. Other highly recommended items include mezze, kibbie, Turkish salad, and brussels sprouts. While the vast majority of reviews are positive, one user found the knafeh disappointing and another found the cuisine to be less desirable than expected.
"The knafeh dessert is overwhelmingly recommended and is often cited as the primary reason to visit. Other recommended dishes include mezze, kibbie, Turkish salad, and brussels sprouts."
Customers overwhelmingly recommend this restaurant, frequently highlighting its exceptional Middle Eastern cuisine and particularly praising the knafeh dessert. While most feedback is positive, a few dissenting opinions exist regarding specific dishes or cuisine type.
Important Note
One commenter found the knafeh to be disappointing, and another expressed a preference for other Middle Eastern cuisines over Tanoreen's Palestinian style. The restaurant's location in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, may be a trek for some.
"Tanoreen is suggested as a good place for Palestinian/Levantine food in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn."
Positive"This is a restaurant recommendation located in Brooklyn."
Neutral"Tanoreen is listed as a general recommendation for Brooklyn."
Neutral"The commenter recommends the knafeh from Tanoreen."
Positive"This user briefly recommended Tanoreen along with Ayat for kunefe."
Positive"This user specifically liked the kunefe at Tanoreen, located in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn."
Positive"The user recommended Tanoreen in Brooklyn as a place to get kunefe, alongside other recommendations in Manhattan and Queens."
Positive"The Brooklyn location of Nablus Sweets is mentioned as good but not as good as Tanoreen. Tanoreen is highlighted as a strong option for kunefe."
Positive"Tanoreen was recommended as a place to eat in Queens."
Positive"Responding to a clarification about Manhattan, the user confirms that Tanoreen is in NYC and thus a good suggestion."
Neutral"The user points out that Tanoreen is located in Brooklyn, which is part of NYC, making it a valid suggestion."
Neutral"Tanoreen is highly praised for consistently serving some of the best food the user has ever had."
Positive"This commenter recommended Tanoreen in Brooklyn as a gem for Middle Eastern cuisine."
Positive"The user listed Tanoreen as comparable to Cilantro, suggesting it could be a good Mediterranean option."
Neutral"Tanoreen in Bay Ridge was suggested as a favorite Lebanese restaurant."
Positive"The watermelon and halloumi salad at Tanoreen was described as very good."
Positive"Tanoreen offers a watermelon and halloumi salad as an option for a watermelon dish."
Neutral"Responding to a request for recommendations at Tanoreen, the commenter suggests ordering mezze and kibbie, in addition to leaving room for their famous knafeh."
Positive"A user plans to visit Tanoreen and asks for recommendations beyond knafeh, indicating a strong interest in trying more of their food."
Neutral"Despite potential Manhattan options, the commenter asserts that Tanoreen's knafeh is famous for its quality and is definitely worth traveling for."
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