Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Greenpoint
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Glasserie
Mediterranean–Middle Eastern cooking in a striking, converted factory space.
Notable Picks
#1
Glasserie
8.7
Glasserie is a Mediterranean restaurant in a former glass factory, serving mezze, grilled meats, and seasonal plates with clear Middle Eastern influence. Locals use it for date nights and long group dinners where hummus, labneh, and flatbreads anchor the table alongside cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mezze Feast, Hummus & Pita, Maple Baklava
What Makes it Special: Mediterranean–Middle Eastern cooking in a striking, converted factory space.
#2
Edy's Grocer
8.4
Edy's Grocer is a Lebanese market and deli offering prepared mezze, sandwiches, man’oushe, and pantry staples in a compact Greenpoint storefront. It functions as both a neighborhood grocery for Middle Eastern ingredients and a takeout counter for bright, herb-forward plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Labneh Toast, Za’atar Man’oushe Flatbread, Muhammara with Fresh Pita
What Makes it Special: A Lebanese deli–market hybrid where mezze, sandwiches, and spices share the shelves.
#3
Dar 525
8.1
Dar 525 is a neighborhood Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spot known for labne, falafel, shawarma, and a friendly, all-day dining room. It’s where Greenpoint regulars go for shareable plates, kebabs, and wine or beer without leaving the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Falafel Platter, Chicken Shawarma Wrap, Lamb Kebab with Couscous
What Makes it Special: A cozy Middle Eastern restaurant that balances mezze, kebabs, and drinks in one room.
Worthy Picks
7.7
Kestane Kebab is a Turkish and Middle Eastern kebab shop focused on grills, doner, and platters in a straightforward Franklin Street space. It’s used most for hearty takeout and casual sit-down meals where mixed grills and rice plates matter more than décor.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb Shish & Chicken Shish Platter, Adana Kebab Platter, Doner Kebab Sandwich
What Makes it Special: A no-frills Turkish kebab shop turning out filling grills and doner late into the evening.