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- 2 Bank St., West Village 10014
- 212-463-0090
Melibea
Jesús Núñez ups the standard Mediterranean baseline with eclectic dishes from all across the region. Village dining room boasts velvet banquettes and ornate iron railings. "Fre... read more
- 92 Second Ave., East Village 10003
- 212-432-2232
Local 92
Modern Medi with an earthy vibe. Chandeliers made of sieves, upright piano for the dining room. Long list of small plates like grape leaves and babaganoush. Sizeable hummus bowls topped with veggie... read more
- 161 E. Houston St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-933-4587
Mezetto
Mediterranean tapas-style fare. Vibrant corner space, with a mosaic floor and pop art behind the bar. Young chef Schlomi Biton did time at Spoon in Paris before setting up shop across the Atlantic.... read more
- 129 Havemeyer St., Williamsburg 11211
- 347-763-1463
Zizi Limona
Morocco, Israel, and Turkey blend into one grandma-inspired kitchen. Dining space has cabin vibes, with plywood paneling behind the bar and long tables good for groups. Open shelves stocked with sp... read more
- 124 Ridge St., Lower East Side 10002
- 212-677-6450
Rustic L.E.S.
Moroccan/Mediterranean fare is spruced-up version of Bistro Truck’s offerings. Locally sourced produce and beer. Petite dining room plus a backyard, reclaimed wood furnishings in keeping with... read more
- 163 Elizabeth St., Nolita 10012
- 212-966-0446
Little Rascal
Mediterranean fare in a candlelit Nolita nook. Mishmash of salvaged wood and a wrought iron chandelier cover an intimate dining room. Mezzes fill most of the menu: cacik (yogurt, Persian cucumbers,... read more
- 204 W. 55th St., Midtown West 10019
- 212-333-3999
Courgette
Russian-owned Ginza Project drops clubby theme for a grown-up Mediterranean bistro. Oak floors and Pop Art collection keep the space light. Raw bar features a run of fresh Atlantic oysters, Maine l... read more
- 848 Washington St., Meatpacking District 10014
- 212-645-4100
The Standard Plaza
Wood-fired grill runs through the summer months. Chef Seamus Mullen of Tertulia does clean and simple Mediterranean fare on a patio. Curvy red couches and ivy-draped brick keep with the trademark M... read more
- 154 Carlton Ave., Fort Greene 11205
- 917-435-3745
Lulu & Po
Former U.S. Marine and current chef/husband/father Matthew Hamilton takes over old Abistro space. Thirty seats in concrete, brick and wood-paneled interior. Red chairs and light bulb-cluster chande... read more
- 562 Halsey St., Brooklyn 11233
Celestino
Former Saraghina owner stays in the hood, drops a Medi-seafood joint on Halsey. Interior like a galley, with fishing nets and lifesavers upping the atmosphere. Whitewashed walls, industrial w... read more
- 50 Greenwich Ave, West Village 10011
- (212) 242-3451
Za' atar
Za' atar is one of those rare culinary breeds you only hear about during your grandpa's lectures on ye good ol' days: $5 sandwiches and fresh banana shakes, generous meat and vegetable platters you... read more
- 115 E. 60th St., Upper East Side 10022
- 212-339-8363
Amali
Fresh, humble ingredients are transformed into Mediterranean magic at this casual yet elegant restaurant on the lower edge of the Upper East Side. Chef Devon Gilroy draws from the traditions of Gre... read more
- 21 Ninth Ave., Meatpacking District 10014
- 212-392-5978
Catch
Perfect complement to EMM Group's other MePa stalwart, Abe & Arthur's. As grandiose as A&A, rustically minimal space covers two floors and a rooftop lounge, with copper-stacked floating sta... read more
- 17 W. 19th St., Flatiron 10011
- 212-353-1700
Zio Ristorante
Brindisi-bred chef brings Adriatic/Medi influences to the Flatiron. Seasonal menu gets ambitious with almond-crusted rack of lamb, saffron risotto cake and bone marrow. Homemade pastas aplenty, don... read more
- 20 W. 64th St., Upper West Side 10023
- 212-595-1313
Boulud Sud
Bar Boulud neighbor expands the Lincoln Center pre-gaming options. Mediterranean influences not limited to the usual Spanish and Italian suspects. North African nods in harissa-grilled lamb with Al... read more
- 1196 Broadway, Garment District 10001
- 212-792-9000
The John Dory Oyster Bar
John Dory redux: April Bloomfield and Ken Friedman get a mulligan, relaunch their seafood cynosure with more of a Mediterranean slant. Global accents, like raw bar red snapper with grapefruit and S... read more
- 581 Hudson St., West Village 10014
- 646-692-8450
Mémé Mediterranean
Sea-blue façade sets the scene for chef Jacob Cohen’s Medi eats. Like sister spot Virage, menu tours through favorites of Cohen’s native Morocco (merguez, kebabs, hummus, chicken... read more
- 709 Eighth Ave., Midtown West 10036
- 212-582-2012
L'Ybane
Sometimes Nice guys finish first. Chef Al Rineh brings the Lebanese-accented bites he's been serving in France since he was 18 to Hell's Kitchen. Tour your way through the Mediterranean with stops ... read more
- 214 Mulberry St., Nolita 10012
- 1-646-480-1967
Balaboosta
Mom and pop falafel spot Taïm upgrades to broad Nolita storefront. Homey vibe carries over, with whitewashed brick walls, wood-plank ceilings, and a bookshelf that looks plucked straight from ... read more
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