Tanoreen

Tanoreen

Middle Eastern Restaurant and Lebanese Restaurant$$$$
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
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    Steve M.
    "Kibbie among best in NYC and Eggplant Napoleon a must."(12 Tips)
    Michelle C.
    "raw kibbie and roasted Brussels sprouts"(4 Tips)
    Lori K. h.
    "Try the Eggplant Napolean - Finally visited #Tanoreen in Bay Ridge!"(4 Tips)
    Augie W.
    "... fried cheese special, cauliflower salad all super flavorful and delicious"(4 Tips)
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  • Kim F.heart icon on user image
    Kim FJanuary 11, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    Still the best of Bay Ridge after all these years. And even if you're on a special diet (gluten free, vegetarian, or allergic to nuts) the current menu is labeled and you can find plenty of options!
  • Christina S.heart icon on user image
    Christina SquitieriJanuary 25, 2019
    The lamb shank is worth every penny, everything is delicious and so wonderfully seasoned, and the owner and head chef walks around to each table to ask how you are enjoying your meal. It’s wonderful!
  • Jenna O.heart icon on user image
    Jenna Odett LaskinFebruary 1, 2015
    Excellent Middle Eastern in Bay Ridge. Worth a trek from other boroughs, super fresh and great service even on a packed Saturday night. Hummus, baba, eggplant Napoleon, grilled whole fish, mixed grill
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014
    This is a great brunch place! Try one of two dozen hot and cold mezes, including a olive spread flavored with capers, and dried Armenian sausage sojuk. Read more
  • Marc
    MarcMay 20, 2019
    Newsweek '19 Top 9 BK Places: One of the best Middle Eastern eateries in NY, serves up excellent creamy hummus; Brussels sprouts w/pomegranate seeds, garlic and tahini; and tender grilled meats
  • Helena W.
    Helena WongMay 18, 2014
    How does one leave a tip? You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Try the fatoush, califlower & musakhan. All authentic dishes & large portions! A bit loud at the venue but food will compensate!
  • James C.heart icon on user image
    James CJune 23, 2018
    Fantastic food try the specials. The wine was unique and worth a try if you like different varieties. The spices were amazing in all the dishes. Expensive but worth it for a special occasion.
  • Jo  G.heart icon on user image
    Jo  Giampietro-ValletuttiMarch 25, 2015
    Been here 50+ times
    LOVE this place! The food and people are incredible! Never a bad meal here, ever! Sooo many dishes to recommend, but my favorites are the Musakhan, Mhammara, Brussels Sprouts & Chicken or Lamb Fetti.
  • Peter L.heart icon on user image
    Peter LadaAugust 10, 2014
    The Kibbeh is great, babagenush is smokey, pickles are house-made & exceptional. Desert is to die for. Cocktails are inventive. The zatar bread is good, but, well, let's not talk about the pita...
  • Lily
    LilyMay 3, 2017
    Lucky Peach: "Start with a smattering of spreads, labneh, baba ghanoush. You could and maybe should just keep going with appetizers, some fried halloumi cheese, a plateful of kibbe-meat croquettes."
  • Time Out New York
    Time Out New YorkAugust 29, 2018
    The Palestinian-born chef and owner takes extra steps in reviving the flavors of her Nazareth childhood—charring eggplants in charcoal, rolling out pita, hand-making savory yogurt. Read more
  • Alexandraheart icon on user image
    AlexandraNovember 23, 2014
    Gorgeous, fresh food! Lots of vegan options, too. The beet hummus, cauliflower, tahini and falafel were all delicious! Will visit again.
  • Aaron
    AaronNovember 17, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Portions are delicious as sizable! Even the breakfast is fantastic. And, as others have said, leave room for the Knafeh dessert as it will blow your mind!
  • Joy F.
    Joy FieldsFebruary 25, 2012
    Leave no stone unturned at this amazing foodie haven! You MUST try the babaganoush, the hummus, the brussels sprouts, the eggplant napolean... And let Rawia and Jumana help you pick the right entree.
  • Lori K. h.
    EVERYTHING you've heard about this place is true. Every bite is a dream. Eggplant Napoleon, roasted cauliflower, and just about anything with lamb will be worth your time.
  • S
    SJune 10, 2012
    Delicious Middle Eastern food, love the fish, the chicken kebab, the Armenian sausages SouJouk, the Hummus with Meat, the grilled Halloumi, and the amazing knefe desert, just to name a few!
  • Epicurious
    EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014
    You'll want to order a ton of appetizers (fried haloumi, cauliflower salad with pomegranate molasses, layered eggplant Napoleon, etc.) and passing them around family-style. Read more
  • Kim F.heart icon on user image
    Kim FJanuary 13, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    the best middle eastern cuisine in NYC — no contest! tons of vegetable choices, everything's fresh and interesting, your taste buds will never be bored here.
  • Epicurious
    EpicuriousMarch 30, 2015
    The baba ghanoush has an insanely smoky, sweet flavor, and the zaatar-spiced flatbread that comes in the premeal bread basket has an MSG-level addictiveness. Read more
  • Fula O.heart icon on user image
    Fula OOctober 21, 2022
    Lamb shank, chicken tagine, red snapper cauliflower steak are all amazing. The kafta is one of the best you will ever have
  • Cécileheart icon on user image
    CécileJuly 4, 2014
    Delicious and beautiful middle eastern food. Mediterranean cuisine is the best! Try the lamb over rice with homemade goat yogurt and grilled almonds.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsMarch 25, 2014
    When you go to Tanoreen, the best bet is to practice largesse—order widely, try many dishes, and take the leftovers for a Tanoreen redux the day after.
  • Holiday
    HolidayMay 14, 2015
    Only place I indulge in lamb pairs amazingly with a glass of Malbec. Servers can be a bit pushy don't let them put you off, you are there for the amazing food.
  • The Corcoran Group
    The Corcoran GroupOctober 8, 2010
    Make reservations or go early. This is Middle Eastern food mecca. Definitely start with the hummus and tabbouleh followed by a delicious half chicken. Order lots of appetizers.
  • Fodor's Travel
    Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015
    The signature dessert, knafeh, baked sweet cheese in phyllo dough, topped with rosewater and pistacchios, requires a worthwhile 10-minute wait while it bakes. Read more
  • Ron R.heart icon on user image
    Ron RaphaelJuly 18, 2021
    Kibbeh is awesome as are most items. Service is great as well.
  • 7th.List
    7th.ListJanuary 7, 2012
    Taste: Smoky, tahini-free purée of eggplant; voluptuous fried slices of eggplant topped with tomato and jalapeño; grape or cabbage leaves stuffed with rice and ground lamb Read more
  • Bin Y.heart icon on user image
    Bin YangAugust 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    This is true middle eastern cuisine here. Portions are no joke and you should order anything/everything with lamb. DELICIOUS, and cheap!
  • Kev S.heart icon on user image
    Kev SkinnyAugust 14, 2014
    If you like middle eastern, this is best in Burroughs. Grape leaves, kefta, kebabs all with an upscale flare.
  • Food Network
    Food NetworkAugust 15, 2011
    On Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Sunny Anderson recommends the Knafeh, a sweet Middle Eastern pastry, at Tanoreen in Brooklyn, NY. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more
  • Chris V.
    Chris VodolaMarch 15, 2015
    The Kafta will change your life. There's a reason why Tanoreen went from a 500 sq foot store front up the street to this corner lot palace.
  • Isa A.
    Isa AlcantaraSeptember 8, 2013
    Fabulous food, great service. Big portions, so might be good to get a couple of things and share. Thumbs up!
  • Sefi K.heart icon on user image
    Sefi KeiniMay 30, 2016
    Been here 5+ times
    Best middle eastern food in New York, yet the hummus is mildly disappointing. Get everything
  • Mohammad A.heart icon on user image
    Mohammad AlamAugust 7, 2014
    Definitely have the kenafa, otherwise all the entrees are amazing too. Love their shawarma sliders.
  • Epicurious
    EpicuriousAugust 23, 2010
    Middle Eastern meets Mediterranean at this favorite restaurant of the Daily Candy's Erin Wylie. Try the baba ganoush and make sure to sample the bread baskey for the zaatar-spiced flatbread.
  • Rayheart icon on user image
    RayFebruary 21, 2017
    The cauliflower steak, beet hummus, and knafeh are unique and outstanding!
  • Village Voice
    Village VoiceNovember 14, 2011
    Winner of Best Middle Eastern in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Sambouseka served with a homemade cilantro pesto are to die for.
  • arish
    arishFebruary 3, 2014
    amazing place. enjoyed the eggplant napoleon, mhammara, sambosek and the veggie grape leaves.
  • Luz H.
    Luz HidalgoJune 29, 2012
    Try the Kibbies, Mini Schwarma sliders and the Lamb Shank...amazing. The best Mediterranean food I've ever had.
  • Michelin Travel & Lifestyle
    The menu offers plenty to please, but be sure to consider some items from the listing of specials. - Inspector
  • Graham G.heart icon on user image
    Graham GnallJanuary 13, 2018
    Mousakhan, kibbie, baba ghanoush, artichoke salad (special), cauliflower
  • Artur B.heart icon on user image
    Artur BenchimolJuly 23, 2016
    The Eggplant Napoleon was amazing. The knafe was also unbelievable.
  • Hena H.heart icon on user image
    Hena HodaAugust 19, 2014
    Hummus with meat and perry much everything else too! Try the lemonade!
  • Cheapism
    CheapismApril 3, 2011
    Fill up on tasty, low-cost Middle Eastern appetizers here. Try eggplant w/ tomato & basil ($6.50) or grape leaves stuffed w/ lamb ($5.50). Read more
  • Alexis F.
    Alexis FanJune 3, 2012
    Portions are huge here. Get the eggplant napolean and schwarma sliders. Save room for dessert knafeh, but it's a lot! Overall food was okay. Worth a try.
  • Sunny A.
    Sunny AndersonMay 9, 2010
    The pistachio cocktail and the Knafeh for dessert are the best. If you like crunchy eggplant, order it for the app, the tahini with it is perfect.
  • Thalia K.
    Thalia KAugust 20, 2010
    Knafeh - composed of crunchy kataify (shredded, baked phyllo dough) stuffed with mild farmer’s cheese, then topped with rosewater syrup and crushed pistachios (via TONY)
  • Aeolian-Skinner Princess P.heart icon on user image
    The cheese dessert is heavenly!! The food outrageous!
  • Farid L.
    Farid LancherosJanuary 11, 2015
    Been here 5+ times
    Everything. And I know food! bogota Latin bistro
  • Steve M.heart icon on user image
    Steve MarcheseMay 10, 2014
    Kibbie among best in NYC and Eggplant Napoleon a must.
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