Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Gravesend
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Zoares Kosher Grill
Kosher Middle Eastern grill with shawarma, soups, and Israeli breakfasts.
Notable Picks
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A newer kosher Middle Eastern grill in Gravesend focused on shawarma, grilled meats, hearty soups, and Israeli-style breakfasts. It’s especially popular for generously filled shawarma plates and laffa sandwiches with lots of salatim.
Must-Try Dishes:
Premium Rib Eye Steak & Lamb Fat Beef Shawarma, Fried Koobeh (3 Pieces), Shakshuka
What makes it special: Kosher Middle Eastern grill with shawarma, soups, and Israeli breakfasts.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Vibes:
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
Comfort Food Classics
Trendy Table Hotspots
Azerbaijani-driven Mediterranean restaurant on 86th Street serving kebabs, plov, and cold appetizers in a banquet-friendly room. It plays best for celebrations or family gatherings that want a mix of grilled meats, salads, and rich rice dishes.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb kebab, Dolma, Beef liver kebab
What makes it special: Azerbaijani-style kebabs and plov served in a space built for parties.
#3
Abu Laffa
7.6
Vibes:
Quick Bites Champions
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Casual Israeli-style laffa and shawarma counter on Kings Highway turning out wraps, platters, and salads at everyday prices. It’s best treated as a quick, filling stop for stuffed laffas and falafel rather than a long sit-down meal.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken shawarma laffa, Falafel platter, Sabich sandwich
What makes it special: Israeli-style laffa wraps and shawarma built for fast, filling meals.