Al-sham Sweets and Pastries is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

1. Al-sham Sweets and Pastries

8.6
24-39 Steinway St (Astoria Boulevard & 25th Avenue), Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Astoria · 17 tips and reviews

Raqib S.Raqib Sheikh: Knafa here is amazing. Make sure to get it heated. And enjoy with a cup of Yusuf.

Sündos K.Sündos Kad: Best Kunafa you can ever taste😍! I Highly recommend it! 😊

Nick R.Nick Rizk: Knefe is very good

Tuts Hub is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

2. Tuts Hub

7.9
30-91 Steinway St (30th Avenue), Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Zach H.Zach Hamed: Authentic Egyptian Middle Eastern food in a fast casual environment for very reasonable prices. Try the kebabs, shawarma, and kofta, and feteer for dessert. Playroom on top floor is great for kids!

steve m.steve manegatos: Great place for family its like restaurant rolled into a museum great casual dining with 2 story seating and kids play area 3rd FL which was great for the kids ,great price ,,,,,,,Recommended

Marina M.Marina Malak: Great food and decoration. Loved it💙

Layaly Cafe is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

3. Layaly Cafe

7.8
4409 Broadway, Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews

Tamer S.Tamer Sabry: The best hookah in Astoria!!!!

Moe A.Moe Al: 😀😀😀 the best

King of Falafel and Shawarma is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

4. King of Falafel and Shawarma

7.6
3301 30th Ave (33rd street), Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · Astoria · 2 tips and reviews

Mitchell L.Mitchell Livingston: The shawafel with chicken and falafel was pretty delicious. And they give you a free falafel while you wait!

AnnieAnnie: Comida deliciosa. Buena opción si deseas comer sano.

Balkh Shish Kabab House is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

5. Balkh Shish Kabab House

7.5
2310 31st St (btwn 23rd Rd & 23rd Ave), Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 11 tips and reviews

Qasim G.Qasim Gardner: Go with a couple of people, order the mixed appetizer withe different Bolanee and Samosa before your entree. They've never disappointed us.

Ahna H.Ahna Hendrix: Excellent, excellent, excellent food! The lamb is so tender is easily pulls apart with a fork. 100% authentic. Yumminess galore :)

Village VoiceVillage Voice: Winner of Best Afghan in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Vegetarians can munch on bolanee kadu - pumpkin filled turnovers.

Halal Sandwich Shop is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

6. Halal Sandwich Shop

7.5
2561 Steinway St, Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 7 tips and reviews

Kimmie O.Kimmie Ohh: Food is very affordable & portions are huge! Get sandwiches on their homemade bread. Get their platters with yellow rice / Spanish saffron rice & get a side of crispy fries! Get their house specials!

Sue E.Sue Ellen: Food is amazing, service not so much. They took 25 minutes to give us our orders, and gave it faster to people who spoke Arabic. Would go again for food, not for their service

Malin A.Malin Ali Bey: Amazing mint tea...great gyro also...

Kabab Café is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

7. Kabab Café

7.3
25-12 Steinway St (btwn 25th & 28th Ave.), Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 26 tips and reviews

Kathryn Y.Kathryn Yu: The menu is given verbally and changes every night. Ask if you can have a mezze plate and the organ meats of the day. Don't miss the lamb brains, lamb cheek, hearts, sweetbreads, liver, or tongue.

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Ask Ali for a recommendation. BYOB!

GourmetLiveGourmetLive: Eat like an Egyptian with Kabab Café’s Mezza that’s a typical Middle Eastern appetizer. “It’s a large selection of different vegetables cooked raw in a healthy preparation,” notes Chef Michael Ginor.

El-Rawsheh is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

8. El-Rawsheh

7.3
25-48 Steinway St (btwn 25th & 28th Ave.), Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

Simran J.Simran Jaising: everything. the lamb is especially flavorful. all the sandwiches. get the tongue sandwich--melt in your mouth texture.

MystiqueMystique: Awesome whole chicken!

Serious EatsSerious Eats: There are better spots for Lebanese sandwiches in Astoria, but the fatty, tender, and mildly gamey veal tongue here is worth a stop if you're on Steinway Street.

El Omda is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

9. El Omda

7.2
33-10 28th Ave, New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Paul W.Paul Wang: Amazing authentic Egyptian food. Get the Bechemel Macaroni, Kofta Kebab, Hummus salad, and Tahini.

Lorie A.Lorie Acio: Get the tajin or the mixed meat entree. Yum

Jack C.Jack Cilver: Everything is amazing Im really feel in my home in Egypt 😊

AbuQir Seafood is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

10. AbuQir Seafood

9.2
24-19 Steinway St (btwn 25th Ave & Astoria Blvd), Queens, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Astoria · 7 tips and reviews

DavidDavid: As good as Taverna Kyklades but without all the distractions. A hidden gem in Astoria where it’s all about the fresh fish and delicious cooking. Order the shrimp, branzini (baked) & eggplant.

Kathy L.Kathy Liu: The tagine is AMAZING here and among my favorite things ever to eat in NYC. The seafood here is fresh and amazingly seasoned. 10/10 recommend going.

MayaMaya: The bronzini and grilled shrimp were amazing. Eggplant side was also excellent. Wish I had tried more.

Layali Dubai is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

11. Layali Dubai

7.1
2417 Steinway St, Astoria, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Shireen E.Shireen Elnaggar: Ramadan Iftar here is amazing! Variety of meats and various traditional dishes! Everything was delicious, the best Egyptian food! Enjoy!!!!

Salma B.Salma BMK: Chilling 'n Joyful place

midomido: Food is real good, meats are always good. Try the Molokhiya as a side. Very traditional.

Duzan is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

12. Duzan

8.5
2411 Steinway St (Astoria Blvd.), Astoria, NY
Falafel Restaurant · 49 tips and reviews

Serious EatsSerious Eats: Duzan's shawarma is the best bite on Steinway Street. It's juicy dark meat spiced with cumin & coriander stuffed into the poofiest homemade pita, topped with vegetables and pickles with tahini sauce. Read more.

Shiv S.Shiv Sahani: Best food for your buck!!! Try it! NOW.

Achraf I.Achraf I: This place has the best food ever

Parrot Coffee Market is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

13. Parrot Coffee Market

8.2
31-12 Ditmars Blvd (31st Street), Astoria, NY
Deli · 6 tips and reviews

Alison M.Alison Marras: Coffee lovers should come here. Amazing selection of coffee, dried fruits and nuts, cheese and meat. All international and they have a ton of Bobs Red Mill flours.

Skyler R.Skyler Rohwedder: Great European market..fresh Greek pies, imported nuts, olive bar...great selection

Gajtana S.Gajtana Simonovska: Balkan and other European favorites. Home made Spinach pie was delicious.

Jerusalem Pita Hot is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

14. Jerusalem Pita Hot

8.0
2513 30th Ave (27 st), Astoria, NY
Falafel Restaurant · 20 tips and reviews

Brian L.Brian Lee: Hands down... one of the best (if not the best) halal chicken in NYC. Everything is super fresh and it feels like you are eating in someone's house.

Bill M.Bill Murphy: Tell them you want hot pita chips... Blasted with all kindsa spices then toasted on the griddle its literally made of 110% awesomesauce... Perfect with hummus or baba ganouj

Tony H.Tony Hightower: You can't go wrong with any of the Shawarma choices, and the staff are kind and generous.

Mombar is one of The 15 Best Middle Eastern Restaurants in Astoria, Queens.

15. Mombar

7.5
25-22 Steinway St (btwn 25th & 28th Ave.), Astoria, NY
Egyptian Restaurant · 23 tips and reviews

Patricia G.Patricia G.: Its a welcoming restaurarant with a pleasant homelike atmosphere. I fell in love with the humble yet rich egyptian decor. Food is great, we had the appetizer with baba ganoush and hummus, yum!!

Artur V.Artur Vronskiy: Awesome place!

rebecca l.rebecca lieb: fluffiest, most fine-grained couscous ever.