Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Park Slope
7 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Miriam
Long-running Israeli-Mediterranean hub with big brunch energy and a deep mezze menu.
Notable Picks
#1
Miriam
8.7
Miriam is a flagship Park Slope Israeli-Mediterranean restaurant, opened in 2005 by Chef Rafael Hasid, known for abundant brunches, lamb shawarma, and mezze-driven dinners that draw steady crowds. Thousands of reviews and two decades in business make it a default neighborhood choice for Israeli flavors, especially on weekends when the room turns lively with brunch lines and shared plates.
Must-Try Dishes:
Green shakshuka, Lamb shawarma plate, Burekas breakfast with egg and salads
What Makes it Special: Long-running Israeli-Mediterranean hub with big brunch energy and a deep mezze menu.
A casual Turkish-focused spot on 5th Avenue, Tava anchors Park Slope’s Middle Eastern scene with mezze spreads, lahmacun, and mixed grills backed by steady neighborhood traffic. Diners lean on it for reliably seasoned kebabs, pide, and generous platters that work as well for weeknight dinners as low-key celebrations.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mixed Grill platter, Adana kebab, Lahmacun flatbread
What Makes it Special: Full-service Turkish kitchen with strong grills and mezze on 5th Avenue.
#3
Sawa
8.5
Vibes:
Date Night Magic
Trendy Table Hotspots
Birthday & Celebration Central
Group Dining Gatherings
Sawa is a modern Lebanese restaurant opened in April 2024 by siblings Samaya Boueri Ziade and George Boueri, with chef Soroosh Golbabae translating Beirut’s hospitality into a sleek, two-room Park Slope space. Freshly baked pita from a central bread oven, refined mezze, and dishes like kibbeh arnabiyeh and lamb chops with labneh make it a go-to for special-occasion Middle Eastern dining in the neighborhood.
Must-Try Dishes:
Hummus with braised Wagyu beef cheeks, Rakkakat (halloumi and akkawi cheese rolls), Grilled lamb chops with garlic labneh
What Makes it Special: Contemporary Lebanese cooking with pita fired in a showpiece oven and a short, tightly curated menu.
8.3
Since 2017, Zatar has blended Middle Eastern flavors with brunch-y plates and sandwiches in a cozy corner space near Prospect Park. Regulars come for Yemeni-style egg dishes, shakshuka, and shawarma plates that balance comfort with lighter, vegetable-forward options.
Must-Try Dishes:
Yemeni Souffle stone-pot eggs, Chicken shawarma meal, Shakshuka with pita
What Makes it Special: Middle Eastern–leaning café with Yemeni specialties and all-day brunch dishes.
#5
Bedawi Cafe
8.1
Vibes:
Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance
Comfort Food Classics
Family Friendly Favorites
Hidden Gems Heaven
A Jordanian-leaning café by Prospect Park West, Bedawi is known for its warm pita, platters, and manakish that deliver significant value for the price. It’s a go-to for Windsor Terrace and South Slope residents seeking comforting Middle Eastern plates, pizzas, and mezze for takeout or low-key dine-in.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Ouzi in phyllo, Lahmbajin lamb pizza, Falafel and mezze platter
What Makes it Special: Jordanian café specializing in pita-based pizzas, platters, and house-baked breads.
Worthy Picks
The Park Slope outpost of the taim fast-casual chain serves build-your-own Middle Eastern bowls, pitas, and salads with a focus on falafel, shawarma, and vegetarian options. Locals rely on it for relatively healthy, customizable lunches and quick weeknight takeout along 7th Avenue.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken shawarma bowl, O.G. falafel pita, Brussels sprout shawarma
What Makes it Special: Fast-casual Middle Eastern spot with build-your-own bowls and strong vegetarian options.
#7
Falafel Inc
7.6
A tiny counter-service spot off 5th Avenue, Falafel Inc focuses on straightforward Middle Eastern street food—falafel, shawarma, and hummus—at very friendly prices. With limited seating and very low review volume so far, it functions as a grab-and-go option for nearby residents rather than a destination restaurant.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lamb shawarma wrap, Falafel pita, Hummus plate with salad
What Makes it Special: No-frills counter turning out inexpensive falafel and shawarma near 5th Avenue.