1. ilili Restaurant
8.7
236 5th Ave (btwn E 27th & E 28th St), New York, NY
Lebanese Restaurant · NoMad · 476 tips and reviews
Kelsey L: Super good food and really good service, esp Alexander. Get the duck shwarma and brussel sprouts
Ramy: The lamb shawarma is delicious. Even better with a plate of that home made hummus.
Sofia Papastamelos: Small plates had pretty generous portions. Loved the lamb/beef dumplings, Brussel sprouts, and duck shawarma. Custard/clotted cream with mastixa liquor was delish!
2. Mamoun's Falafel
8.4
119 Macdougal St (btwn Minetta Ln & W 3rd St), New York, NY
Falafel Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 336 tips and reviews
M Ben-David: Yummy Eqyptian Middle Eastern restaurant in the heart of the Village. They have delicious falafel, chicken shwarma, hummus. The line is usually out the door because the prices are reasonable as well..
Shermans Travel: For less than $5, you’ll get a pita-full of schwarma, deliciously creamy baba ghannouj, and falafel that’s cooked just right (crunchy on the outside, fluffy and moist on the inside).
NVDK: Mamoun's is legendary. One is able to overlook the decrepit, tiny interior because the authentic falafel and shawarma sandwiches are to die for. Perfect for lunch or dinner on the go.
5. Taboonette
8.7
30 E 13th St (at University Pl), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Greenwich Village · 149 tips and reviews
Brooke: Fast, satisfying, affordable lunch. Chicken shawarma was amazing. Fluffy pita, yummy spices, crisp veggies, and awesome spicy sauce on the side!
Oz Lubling: This place rocks! You can't go wrong with almost any choice of food. My favorite is the chicken Schwarma platter with yellow rice, hummus and Israeli salad.
Fee O: Chicken shawarma and quinoa is a great combo.
6. Shuka
9.1
38 Macdougal St (at Prince St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · SoHo · 66 tips and reviews
Rewan Parti: Order lamb kebab,chicken shawarma, pork kebab and feta dip! They have great vegetarian options. Order vegetarian paella and crispy cauliflower. Excellent cocktails.
Selom A: Everything is so fresh and flavorful! Definitely the gelato (by Pippin), chicken shawarma & heirloom tomato salad 👌🏾
Michael Lyon: Chicken shawarma is amazing as is the pistachio feta dip.
7. Naya Express
8.1
686 3rd Ave (btwn 43rd & 44th St), New York, NY
Lebanese Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 63 tips and reviews
m.g.: get a salad w half chicken schwarma and half falafel, hummus, red spicy sauce and veggies, YUM.
Nat Nat: l-l-love Naya express. Great for lunch - i recommend the Chicken Shawarma wrap with hummus, jalapeno, red pickles, lettuce and tomato. Falafel is great as well!
Ulrike Doehler: great chicken shwarma salads for lunch
8. Lava shawarma
8.8
57 Clinton St ((b/t Stanton and Rivington), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Lower East Side · 12 tips and reviews
Yo LN: Shawarma is simply the best I’ve had in NYC so far. Houmous and babaganouj are pretty amazing too. Staff is nice and friendly, what else would you need?!?!
Yo LN: Shawarma is simply the best I’ve had in New York so far. Houmous and babaganouj are pretty amazing too. Staff is nice and friendly. What else would you need?!?!
Adam Rice: Best schwarma I’ve had in NYC. Get the schwarma plate.
12. Au Za'atar
8.2
188 Avenue A (at 12th St), New York, NY
Middle Eastern Restaurant · East Village · 80 tips and reviews
Kathryn Phillips: Delicious shawarma but it seemed a bit over priced
Carlos Carreto: Shawarma is wonderful, a sufficient entree for two persons. Great spot and super welcoming waiters.
Inna G: Great shwarma available for large parties. Even though they say this feeds 2 people, don’t be fooled we were 6 and there was leftovers!
Alex Rainert: Go laffa, chicken schwarma, hummus, tabouleh, feta, cucumbers and pickles with Tzaziki on the side. It's the most delicious Mediterranean burrito you could ever imagine.
Mike Califano: Shwarma is incredible. Always friendly staff.
Alexis Bossi: Good place for a filling meal that's a great value. Recommend the chicken schwarma, Spanish eggplant and roasted vegetables in a bowl. Don't bother with the carbs. Try chimicurro sauce!
15. 19 Cleveland
8.6
19 Cleveland Pl (at Kenmare St), New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · NoLita · 40 tips and reviews
Sara Marcos: The place is very cute, inexpensive, romantic and the food is really fresh and tasty. We ordered the vegan shawarma and falafel platter. I think it’s the best Mediterranean food I had in NYC
Amit G: Excellent place ! I recommend ordering the menu items that are more unique, such as the fish shawarma that was delicious.
Sol: Hummus, Fish Shawarma, and Fries are all delicious. Go with something spicy and don’t miss the yogurt ice cream for dessert.