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Bustan, New York, NY

Bustan

4.7 (1636)
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
487 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 19 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
  • Lively
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Located in New York City's Upper West Side, Bustan serves Mediterranean cuisine in a modern, colorful atmosphere. The restaurant offers a wide range of cuisine from Southern Europe to North Africa. Bustan also caters offsite events and offers takeout for its customers' convenience.

Start out your meal at Bustan with one of the restaurant's appetizers such as the hummus or the falafel with our homemade Taboon bread. Choose from dinner options like the Kebab Halabi or Chicken "Musakhan". Top off your experience with a dessert like the Nemesis: Baked chocolate mousse cake.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Israeli, Greek
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available
  • Private party facilities
    Our garden is available for private events. Please email to bustanny@gmail.com for inquiries.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    Between 83rd and 84th St
  • Parking details
    Meter parking available
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Offers

  • BAR HAPPY 2 HOURS (5PM-7PM)

    May 1, 2025 - Aug 31, 2025
    Sun - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM,Fri - Sat - 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
    Join us AT THE BAR before your DINNER for: - $6-beer - $9- selected wine - 2 for 1 well drinks - $10- specialty cocktails Note: Our HAPPY 2 HOURS is only at bar 5pm till 7pm

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What 1,636 people are saying

Bustan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Mediterranean

  • Manhattan

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bustan boasts a "cozy place" with an incredible array of Middle Eastern dishes. Patrons rave about its "amazing food and service," "delicious variety of small and medium plates," and a "fun and friendly vibe." The outdoor garden is a highlight, offering a delightful dining experience. A true "neighborhood gem" with "authentic and high-quality dining."
1,636 Reviews
  1. Elizabeth VIP

    New York City15 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our server was very helpful and got a friend's request for an off-menu coffee drink just right. The food was - as always - delicious. Negative - we were five people, crammed into an awkward table seating, and the restaurant was quite loud, which made conversation difficult. I had requested the garden seating well in advance, but it was not available (in fairness, I was advised that they could not guarantee it). The toilets needed better attention than they received.

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  2. Wendy VIP

    New York City122 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is wonderful. The noise level is very high. The service is excellent. They were very nice about moving us to another part of the restaurant, away from a very large party group, when it became impossible to hear each other.

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  3. Amy VIP

    New York City2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    We had a terrible experience at Buston for dinner last night. My friend got an entree she didn't like (or eat) and wanted to order another one. The waiter didn't listen when she pointed to the replacement entree and instead brought something totally different. She told him it wasn't what she requested. He took it away and brought a 2nd dish --also not listening to what she requested or even looking at her pointing it out on the menu. He was completely out of it. As they say, 3X a charm. He FINALLY brought what she requested. The dinner experience could not have been less appealing. I noticed on the way out that they had a "B" rating from the NYC Health Department. So, for both that terrible dinner experience and health concerns, I'll never be going back to Buston. They didn't even have the courtesy to "comp" my friend her dinner. Boo.

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  4. Scott VIP

    Southwest Florida69 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Cozy place with good service. Diverse choices of middle eastern food

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  5. missy

    Virginia1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the best outdoor gardens in New York City!

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  6. Shounak VIP

    San Francisco Bay Area12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was a solid night out. Good with connecting from old friends.

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  7. Yoav

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    A must visit for Mediterranean and family Style meal!

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  8. Aditya

    New York City16 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 13, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    All the food we had was excellent - taboon bread, falafel, israeli salad, batata, spicy whipped feta and baklava were particularly good. The cocktails were just ok.

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  9. Leigh VIP

    Los Angeles7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Bustan is absolutely delicious, filled with many different flavors and spices, and an option for everybody. Every time I’ve eaten here, the food tastes fresh and never disappoints. And plenty of options for vegetarians!

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  10. Maurice VIP

    New York City43 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meal contained fantastic bursts of flavor- the hummous, tahini, schug, green stuff we did not know the name of-- and the breads were extraordinary. But be warned- we sat in the Garden area, which as lovely, full of patrons, and exceedingly noisy.

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FAQs

Bustan offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 595-5050.

Bustan is rated 4.7 stars by 1636 OpenTable diners.

Bustan does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 19 times today
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487 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Between 83rd and 84th St
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 11:30 am–3:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Israeli, Greek
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Meter parking available
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    Off-site catering is available
  • Private party facilities
    Our garden is available for private events. Please email to bustanny@gmail.com for inquiries.
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