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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 140 Charles St., West Village 10014
- 212-505-0005
Casa la Femme
Downtown gone uptown comes back down to the cobblestoned streets of the West Village. Serena's tent city flaunts belly dancing beauties and Middle Eastern mixed with Medi eats. High glam factor and... read more
- 155 Varick St., Soho 10003
- 212-608-0555
City Winery
Full-on working winery sporting front-row seats to Holland Tunnel traffic. Posh/rustic vibe courtesy of oak casks, gleaming fermentation tanks. Buy it by the barrel (literally), or by the glass at ... read more
- 508 Greenwich St., Soho 10013
- 212-219-2444
508 GastroBrewery
Walk all the way west, young man, until you get a few blocks short of the Holland Tunnel, to the former Giorgione 508 space. Family-run Medi-inspired resto now resides there, taking the time to bre... read more
- 90 Bedford St., West Village 10014
- 212-741-4695
The Little Owl
Joey Campanaro (of Tribeca dinosaurs The Harrison and Pace) draws a major crowd. West Village looking quaint as can be through paned windows. Impeccable Mediterranean fare fueled by greenmarket's l... read more
- 250 Park Ave. So., Flatiron 10003
- 212-995-0242
Barbounia
Named for a mullet, although polished professional crowd sports few fashion disasters. Broad-shouldered, arched space, kind of like a mini Grand Central, except lusher. Drapes, pillows, Moorish col... read more
- 259 W. 4th St., West Village 10014
- 212-691-9359
Extra Virgin
Moody, dark brick space with smoky mirrors. Claustrophobic made cozy by the cute factor of the diners. Plentiful fish served right, from mahi to monkfish. Nightly specials served up to lovebi... read more
- 41 Mercer St., Soho 10013
- 1-347-395-0954
Antique Garage
The road show parks it in former auto repair shop. Sparkly chandeliers and mismatched chairs of yore. Tasty mezzes. Shrimp and octopi aplenty. Come with Tic Tacs for the inevitable garlic overload.... read more
- 9 E. 17th St., Union Square 10003
- 212-242-2777
Cafe Medina
Draws regular lunch crowd with wide variety of the usual sandwiches, salads, panini, and other deli fare. Sail past it all to the soup station at the back, and you'll be rewarded with some of the g... read more
- 242 Mott St., Nolita 10012
- 212-334-9552
Cafe Gitane
Europhile wet dream. Parisian café is at its prime in the afternoon, catch a table if you can. Weekdays a better shot than tourist-clogged weekends. Excellent coffee and tea, great salads and eggs... read more
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