Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Hamilton Heights-Sugar Hill
2 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Falafel Tarboosh
Middle Eastern staples with generous portions near City College.
Notable Picks
8.2
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Falafel Tarboosh is a West Harlem standby for Middle Eastern platters, wraps, and mezze near City College. Regulars rely on it for well-seasoned shawarma, crisp falafel, and generous portions that travel well for takeout or delivery.
Must-Try Dishes:
Falafel Combo Wrap, Shawarma Chicken Platter with Rice, Falafel Platter with French Fries
What Makes it Special: Middle Eastern staples with generous portions near City College.
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Quick Bites Champions
Solo Dining Sanctuaries
Hidden Gems Heaven
Egyptian Halal Food is a long-running halal cart parked by Convent Avenue that feeds the City College crowd with plates of spiced chicken, lamb, and falafel over rice. It’s known for fast-moving lines, low prices, and reliably satisfying street-style platters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken over rice, Lamb over rice, Falafel over rice
What Makes it Special: Campus-adjacent Egyptian cart serving generous halal plates at low prices.