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Au Za'atar, New York, NY

Au Za'atar

4.4
4.4
701 Reviews
$30 and under
Lebanese
188 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

About this restaurant

  • Innovative
  • Romantic
  • Good for special occasions
Au Za’atar is a Lebanese / Middle Eastern restaurant which has quickly become a destination in the East Village for New Yorker's and tourists alike, serving family recipes from Lebanon and other middle eastern counrty's. Drop in for mezze and a glass of Lebanese wine or beer and enjoy a romantic dinner or an intimate meal with freinds and family. Our menu crafted by head Chef Tarik Fallous highlights the best of Lebanese and Middle Eastern cuisine with a focus on fresh, seasonal ingredients and homemade dishes. The warm, inviting dining room is perfect for grabbing a glass of wine and mezze at the bar or a full and flavorful meal at an intimate table while the spices and music transport you to the exotic Middle East. During the warm days of Spring and Summer, join us at our beautiful outdoor cafe, which has been called one of the best outdoor eating spaces in New York.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 4:00pm - 11:30pm; Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Tarik Fallous
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Cross street
    12th St & Ave A
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Take the L to 1st avenue or the 4, 5, 6, L, R, N, or Q to Union Square--14th street.
  • Additional
    Beer, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 701 people are saying

Au Za'atar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

701 Reviews
  1. AilianneH

    Minneapolis6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding Service, Delicious Food, Great Presentation and CLEAN!!! It’s a must when visiting NY. The food tastes as if your Tita (grandma) made it. It was so good, we ordered it the next day for take out.

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  2. OpenTable Diner

    Atlantic City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 14, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The staff was amazing. I went there for my birthday and they made me feel very special. The food was just amazing. Every bite was delicious ! Would love to come back again !!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    New York City2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 23, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Mouth watering appetizers that are true to Lebanese traditional mezze, the lamb tableside sharwarma made for a fun dining experience and quality you can taste. We finished off with Ashta arabic clotted cream dessert - sensational!!

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  4. Emdee

    New York City5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the service was fantastic!

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  5. ZeinaS VIP

    New York City31 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 16, 2020

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We really enjoyed the food at Au Zaatar, and of course the best part was the mouthwatering shawarma! We also loved the grilled Halloumi salad and falafel and the Kanafeh at the end was perfect! Fun place to get together with friends and enjoy good food with lively Arabic music in the background and very courteous servers.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    New York City6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 21, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always an amazing time at Au Za’atar. Although the beef table-side shawarma can get dry, the chicken one is always on point, along with the mix platter

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  7. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on January 16, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very accommodating with allergies!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 13, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Highly recommended! Food was amazing. Very nice people.

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  9. LaurenM

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 5, 2020

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Au Za'atar is a great place to come with a group of people. You can order the shwarma spit (which is off th e menu) and you get a personal schwarma delivered to your table! It's interactive and a lot of fun. I went with five other women. We ordered a schwarma and three apps, it was enough to leave us full but not overstuffed. Would highly recommend to anyone looking for something a little different in the city.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore1 review

    5.0

    Dined on December 28, 2019

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was absolutely incredible. Service was efficient and friendly. I will definitely be going back the next time I’m visiting NYC.

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FAQs

Au Za'atar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 254-5660.

Au Za'atar is rated 4.4 stars by 701 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Au Za'atar

188 Avenue A, New York, NY 10009

Additional information

  • Cross street
    12th St & Ave A
  • Neighborhood
    East Village
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Monday - Sunday: 4:00pm - 11:30pm; Brunch: Saturday & Sunday 11:00am - 4:00pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Lebanese, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Take the L to 1st avenue or the 4, 5, 6, L, R, N, or Q to Union Square--14th street.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Tarik Fallous
  • Additional
    Beer, High Tea, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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