What is the best Mediterranean restaurant in Upper East Side?

Libbi is our top pick for Mediterranean restaurants in Upper East Side, scoring 8.0/10. Abaita team’s polished kosher dairy Mediterranean with a brunch-to-dinner swing.

Any insider tips for Libbi?

Choose one anchor dish, then add one shareable plate—don’t over-order.

What should I order at Libbi?

Fig pancakes, shiitake spicy tomato pizza, pasta gratin

When should I visit Libbi?

Brunch or early dinner for the smoothest pace

Who should go to Libbi?

Brunch planners and stylish sit-down diners

Any insider tips for Franky’s Souvlaki?

Pick one pita and commit—adding a second main usually overdoes it.

What should I order at Franky’s Souvlaki?

Pork souvlaki pita, chicken souvlaki pita, fries

When should I visit Franky’s Souvlaki?

Midday or early evening for the quickest line

Who should go to Franky’s Souvlaki?

Solo lunchers and quick dinner grabbers

Any insider tips for Grill Point?

One protein plate plus two mezze beats ordering multiple mains.

What should I order at Grill Point?

Chicken shawarma, hummus with pita, shish kebab

When should I visit Grill Point?

Lunch or early dinner for best flow

Who should go to Grill Point?

Quick dinner runs and lunch plate people

Any insider tips for Q Halal Food?

Ask for green sauce if you want the most flavor—don’t drown it in all three.

What should I order at Q Halal Food?

Combo over rice, falafel platter, lamb over rice

When should I visit Q Halal Food?

Lunch for fastest service and freshest turnover

Who should go to Q Halal Food?

Value hunters and quick meal people

Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Upper East Side (10028)

4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked

Last Updated: December 2025

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Our Top Pick

Libbi

Abaita team’s polished kosher dairy Mediterranean with a brunch-to-dinner swing.

Notable Picks

#1 Libbi

8.0

$$$ Upper East Side-Yorkville

Vibes: Trendy Table Hotspots Brunch Bliss Spots Girls Night Out Approved Instagram Worthy Wonders

A newer Upper East Side kosher dairy Mediterranean spot from the Abaita team, designed for a polished sit-down meal with a menu that swings from brunch-forward plates to more chef-y mains. The smart order is one signature sweet/savory anchor and one shareable mid-plate so it feels intentional, not like you’re sampling at random.

Must-Try Dishes: Pancakes with figs and orange marmalade, Spicy tomato pizza with shiitakes, Cheesy pasta gratin

What Makes it Special: Abaita team’s polished kosher dairy Mediterranean with a brunch-to-dinner swing.

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Worthy Picks

#2 Franky’s Souvlaki

7.7

$ Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Solo Dining Sanctuaries Comfort Food Classics

A classic quick-hit souvlaki stop that’s built for fast Greek street-food satisfaction—grilled meat, pita wraps, and simple sides that do the job. The best move is one pita wrap plus one side, keeping it in the “hot, grilled, straightforward” lane.

Must-Try Dishes: Pork souvlaki pita, Chicken souvlaki pita, Greek fries

What Makes it Special: No-fuss souvlaki built for fast, grilled-pita satisfaction.

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#3 Grill Point

7.6

$$$ Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill

Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Comfort Food Classics Business Lunch Power Players Solo Dining Sanctuaries

A counter-to-casual Mediterranean grill that works best when you lean into the shawarma-and-salads rhythm—hot pita, straightforward proteins, and sides that round it out. Keep the order tight with one main plate and one or two mezze so it stays satisfying without feeling heavy.

Must-Try Dishes: Chicken shawarma, Hummus with warm pita, Beef steak shish kebab

What Makes it Special: Straightforward grill-and-mezze execution that rewards a focused order.

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#4 Q Halal Food

7.6

$ Upper East Side-Yorkville

Vibes: Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Quick Bites Champions Hidden Gems Heaven Solo Dining Sanctuaries

A small Yorkville halal cart that’s at its best in the over-rice lane—juicy meats, fluffy rice, and sauces that do the heavy lifting. Keep it clean with one platter and a clear sauce call so the flavors stay balanced.

Must-Try Dishes: Combo over rice platter, Falafel over rice platter, Lamb over rice

What Makes it Special: A tight, over-rice-focused halal cart with standout sauces.

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