al Badawi

Best middle eastern restaurant I have tried in nyc! Also, the prices are much better than most other similar places I have been to. They don’t seek alcoholic drinks, but do allow BYOB

No complaints about the food. Actually it was amazing. My family and I loved it. I just was in shock when I saw alcohol was served. I thought this was Palestinian/Arab/Muslim owned restaurant. I came here before with my sister and her family when they were visiting from out of state, and we all loved everything about this place. But when I went yesterday with my family the vibe was totally different. I was a little disappointed

The best service and Mediterranean food I’ve had in NYC!

Came here in support of the Palestinian restaurants & food business. A very adorable, bright & true-to-tradition place. Couldn't decide what to eat so got a little help from the staff, and was encouraged to try Ouzi lamb from the main entree. Had chicken-filled slices as an appetizer, along with pita and olive oil dips - the dip with olive oil is so simple but such a rich & tasteful appetizer (reminded me of Bassam's interview with Morgan) Had Arabic coffee, it was fresh and poured out of a pot, and the baklava was perfection. The serving size is generous & filling. You must bring a friend along I couldn't eat too much. The lamb is well-cooked & melts off the bone. There's a lot I wanted to eat just couldn't but everything looked so delectable. I'll come again with company.

Loved everything here ! Atmosphere, food, drinks, dessert, all delicious and service was fantastic.. Can't wait to go back !

High ceilings. Lush looking plants planked on the walls. The dining tables were also very wide, which is great for the family style theme. The ambiance was lovely! The pita was fantastic, hummus could’ve used a little something. Can’t put my finger on exactly what it’s was missing but it was something. The lamb was lacking the flavor that I know it has the potential to have. The two items that stole the show were the pistachio flatbread and the 6 layer chicken dish. Absolutely delish! Lastly, the service was great in the beginning but deteriorated as we progressed through our meal. At one point were felt like they were rushing us a bit, even though our plates were full and there seemed to be lots of empty seating around us.