Outdoor seating
Yes
Bustan NYC in New York
Categories
Location on the map
New York, New York County, New York, US
Service options
Kerbside pickup
Yes
No-contact delivery
Yes
Delivery
Yes
Takeaway
Yes
Dine-in
Yes
Highlights
Great coffee
Yes
Great dessert
Yes
Great tea selection
Yes
Popular for
Lunch
Yes
Dinner
Yes
Solo dining
Yes
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible seating
Yes
Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Yes
Offerings
Alcohol
Yes
Beer
Yes
Cocktails
Yes
Coffee
Yes
Comfort food
Yes
Healthy options
Yes
Late-night food
Yes
Organic dishes
Yes
Small plates
Yes
Spirits
Yes
Vegetarian options
Yes
Wine
Yes
Dining options
Dinner
Yes
Catering
Yes
Dessert
Yes
Amenities
Bar on site
Yes
Gender-neutral toilets
Yes
High chairs
Yes
Toilets
Yes
Wi-Fi
Yes
Atmosphere
Casual
Yes
Cosy
Yes
Romantic
Yes
Crowd
Family friendly
Yes
Groups
Yes
Planning
Dinner reservations recommended
Yes
Accepts reservations
Yes
Payments
Debit cards
Yes
Credit cards
Yes
Comments (199)
Loved the place and the ambiance we got seated at the back in the garden area .try to sit here if you can it’s less noisy and more bright :) am a vegetarian so they had pretty good selection .Order the taboon bread forget no carb day and just dig in it was delicious . Mostly ordered everything on the menu as we were a big party , the only dish in entree for vegetarians was couscous which I did not like was so bland and no flavour I would suggest to add few more entrees for vegan which has more flavour and it’s not just plain couscous with boiled vegetables !! and also price wise you need to give better options for entrees ! In all loved it would go back
An incredible experience, between the food, service, atmosphere, we lifted up our time with friends. All of us were incredibly pleased and happy with it all. Cheers to a well trained crew and a magnificent chef.
Amazing!! The service is so excellent that it made me feel that was not in NYC for a moment! Service is outstanding 2 Michelin stars. Sorry - I’m a true New Yorker and I know that we have less than reasonable manners. Patio is charming, warm and delish! Oh right! The food! I have to say I was not looking for an average Mediterranean restaurant (plenty in NY) so I was not excited to come here - thanks my big sis! I discover this gem!!! Seriously! Coming back for sure!
Fun, engaging atmosphere (minus the cow hide bar seats). Prompt and friendly service. World class food that did not miss a note.Definitely recommend. Order the labneh with taboon bread. You won’t regret it.
Delicious food and cocktails. Great ambiance. The Kebab Halabi is to die for!
Food is good , good ambient BUT extremely over priced. We had Humus, cauliflower, Moroccan fish and kabab , all dishes comparable to other upscale restaurants are double the price. And we compared them to other and better restaurants serving the same dishes in NYC. The 1 star is for the return value to money paid
Cozy courtyard, loved the bread, both chicken dishes, hummus and cauliflower dishes.
Delicious mediterranean food with adorable outdoor seating. They make the bread in house so it comes out steaming hot and delicious. The humus and their signature lamb dish were heavenly. My partner doesnt usually like lamb and even he enjoyed it. We very much enjoyed our meal and will definitely be back again.
Ive gone to this place twice and had a great time both occasions.Appetizer- Spicy feta, hummus and pita bread is a must.Drink- The Blueberry bourbon cocktail was fantastic.Entree- The salmon was mouth watering. Im not a big fan of lamb but I hear this place has one of the best in the upper west side.Dessert- Doughnuts are delicious, the taste is not overwhelmingly sweet.If you have a chance to come here, make it happen.They have outdoor seating, the ambiance is one of a distant country.
Very pleasant experience, our waitress made sure we were taken care of! The bread plates that come with dinner were a very nice extra. We had octopus for the appetizer and it was cooked and plated just right.Cocktails were tasty and delicious. Definitely recommend the mule and the Negroni! For dinner, we had the wagyu beef and spaghetti, and for dessert we split the espresso gelato dish.Highly recommend to anyone looking for a classy / special occasion experience!!!
We had amazing dining experience here! Great cocktails and drinks during happy hour, delicious and fresh Mediterranean food! Excellent service, would recommend to all!!!
Wonderful experience ordering take out from Bustan. I ordered for pick up and everything was ready in a timely fashion, the staff was very polite and everything was packed well!Ordered the house made taboon bread, hummus, spicy feta, and mixed olives from the “for the table” menu. Israeli salad and roasted cauliflower from the appetizer menu. Everything was cooked and prepared to perfection. Great for sharing! The hummus had such a fresh taste to it and I loved that it had chick peas in it. Would highly recommend and can’t wait until I can try in person.
The best meal we had in New York--no exaggeration. Wonderful flavors, beautiful presentation, delightful service--a fabulous experience.
It’s our third time here. Food is always good. Katy, the new waiter is such a sweetheart! Love hummus here, also the bread, the branzino is good, lamb is presented inside a freshly baked bread, oh and the chocolate dessert was soooo yummm. Oh, and can’t beat the outside seating. I was snacking on the mint plants behind me while waiting for my margarita, which took 30 mins to arrive. Great experience, very chill atmosphere.
1. The blonde hostess was super friendly and cute.2. Sit outside. It’s amazing out back.3. The food is very, very good. No complaints.4. Have many desserts.5. They have Whistle Pig 10 year. Try it.
Another perfect experience..My favorite place in NYC
Food is tasty but we didnt get a Mediterranean food taste in any dishes. House bread is good. Server tried to upsell other appetizers after we finalized the order. Not worth the price of the entrees
Great little Israeli place. Fresh bread and Labneh was bomb, also the pre-mixed drinks are delicious and happy hour menu is indefinite for COVID ;)Also a nice atmosphere and outdoor dining setup. Service was very good!
We went for the NYE comedy show and dinner. Its a smallish outside setting for less then 20 people. Not too cozy now as its pretty cold.The food was typical middle eastern and of good quality. The drink option s were good and we were happy with ours.The comedy show was highlighted by a friend of ours, so great.
Amazing flavors! Had the Lamb and it was amazing. Definitely make a reservation! They are selling like hot cakes. The flatbread with seaseme seeds is everything 🔥
Wow. This is the BEST Mediterranean restaurant in the city, hands down. Every dish was phenomenal in taste, presentation and depth, the wine selection was great and the service was amazing. (Also loved the Mykonos vibe music they had going on) So happy to find this place and will definitely be back!! 10/10!!!
The burrata was fantastic. Service was wonderful. The patio was lovely. Overall a great time.
Very tasty Mid eastern food with unusual variety of dishes in the menu (some Moroccan, Turkish, Greek influenced entrees) made with authentic spices and rich flavors. Nice ambiance, clean large sidewalk shed and a pretty sophisticated interior with rustic back garden room all enclosed. Good wait staff, date night standby.
Amazing foodWe just had hummus bowl, incredible falafel, mezze tahin and isreali salad. Best meal we’ve had in new york so far.Great service
Went for a first date on Sunday the 26th - Arrived at about 5:30pm, restaurant was mostly empty.Service was quick, Jesse, our waiter, was attentive and informative. All staff were very friendly.Food was excellent, came out quickly, and was very much enjoyable.
Went to Bustan last night with two friends and the meal was epic. We were surprised with freshly-baked Jerusalem Bagel to start the meal (we expected focaccia) and it was highly addictive. Then onto the spreads, spicy feta and tzatziki, both delicious and the perfect excuse to eat more of their bread. Then we had the smoked eggplant carpaccio, tuna crudo an Israeli salad and the burrata with a beet ragout that was out of this world. We split the salmon, which was served over a sweet corn polenta that made me want to lick the plate. Despite being full we had to have dessert and were so happy we did. We got the baked chocolate mousse, called Nemesis, which was so decadent and a baked meringue called Neshikot (Kisses) that paired perfectly with Rose Water and Sweet Corn ice cream, which were specials that night. Will definitely be back!
Excellently prepared Middle Eastern food. We ordered a variety of menu items and all were delicious.
I just discovered this restaurant and have eaten there twice. Unbelievably delicious, quality food. Kind people, from owners to servers. Excellent quality. Charming ambience in the back (with lights and quiet). Beautiful, beautiful place. If there were ten stars, I would give it ten!
One of the best restaurant in the upper west side, nice Atmosphere and great service I got the chicken it was unbelievable one of the greatest dish I have in a long time highly recommended moi
Today we went Bustan for the thanksgiving dinner.its a good place and food was good. Only thing was the waitress. She forgot our order I guess and entered it like very late. We waited at least 45 mins for our main courses. When I asked for the bathroom she was rude...since I worked as a waiter while my university years I try to respect every restaurant worker but whoever cross the line should be settled back and I believe she should!!!
I didnt like the food. Maybe theres a big difference in flavors between Israeli & other mideastern flavors but the food left a weird aftertaste, like Taco Bell does, but different. Staff was c-grade, unhelpful w group decisions (party of 8) and relied on us to figure out who had what, drinks and food.. The Moroccan stew is a joke. Butchered bland root vegetables (that aftertaste again tho) w couscous. The green drizzle you pour over was bomb though. Loved the space but meh overall.
Amazing food and staff is very accommodating and friendly. Hummus plate is next level! Next time Im in the city I will be back!
Excellent food and service, The dessert was fantastic, Thank you
I love branzino in any form! While its great grilled, Ive never had such a delicious branzino stew. Its not soupy, just moist, somewhat spicy and delicious. This my new favorite restaurant. The garden in the back is adorable!
Everything was excellent! Really!And the place very nice too, cosy atmosphere
The food here is delicious.The hummus is amazing, the eggplant dish is a must (although the raw shallot is very hard to digest for me) and the malabi which is a creamy dessert is extremely interesting and worth trying.The branzino is also excellent.
This is one of our neighborhood favorites! The homemade bread is amazing, the spicy feta and the falafel are really really yummy as well. I also loved their brunch which offers different versions of Shashuka - so good!
Excellent service, absolutely amazing flavors all around!
Very tasty food, good proportions and tasty cocktails as well
The place is amazing! The food is perfect and the people are nice! I recommend!
Amazing time at Bustan, grate service delicious food had and amazing datenight with my husband.
Israeli salad was best we have had! Love sitting in the garden out back. Great service.
Loved this place since it opened. The food is still superb, Happy Hour wine all specials legit, and ambiance more romantic now. Very reasonable prices too. Cant go wrong with any dish though Im obsessed with anything that includes their bread.
Wow! Best food! The owner was very kind, gave us appetizers on the house.
This place was out of this world amazing! So flavorful, everything on the menu was a must have, my group tried so many dishes, so much herbs and spices. So fresh. Also the cocktails blew my mind, all with Israeli twists, amazing! Must go
Amazing service, the menu has a flavor for every palate. They take great pride and how you eat their food. Careful instructions for some of their more fine cuisine; dont go here if your on a budget. Lamb kebabs were amazing highly recommended.
Lovely Mediterranean food. That bread fresh from the taboon oven is amazing, especially with spicy feta. Great staff, have always been very helpful. Some wine options from Israel, mixed in with the usual suspects.
Lovely Mediterranean food. That bread fresh from the taboon oven is amazing, especially with spicy feta. Great staff, have always been very helpful. Some wine options from Israel, mixed in with the usual suspects.
Fantastic Mediterranean fusion cuisine. Delicious and innovative takes on traditional dishes with beautiful presentation. Friendly service, management, and bar staff. The decor is whimsical. Perfect for private dinners, social gatherings, and corporate events.
Such an amazing experience. We came here on a Saturday night and was greeted with smiles and extremely friendly service through out the whole meal. The cocktails are top notch and the Tunisian sour was one of the most interesting and delicious drinks I’ve had in all of NYC. Our table started with the homemade bread, eggplant and buratta. All amazing. For entrees we shared the branzino, the fish and the lamb kebab. Everything was a hit, including the desserts that followed. Will definitely be coming back!
Had a great dinner with our cousins on Christmas Eve.What a fabulous place!Perfectly cooked and seasoned food and felt like I was eating in Morocco. Very friendly and accommodating staff. Can’t wait to return!Chef extremely accommodating!
Food is great. But the portions are a third of what they used to be. And also double the price. You pay $7 for a tablespoon of hummus- and I wish that was an exaggeration. I’m surprised they aren’t embarrassed to serve these portions. We’re talking about chickpeas. Not gold. Management has clearly lost their minds. For this reason we don’t go back.
We were just looking for a place to get a drink, and so I’m happy that was the place! We had a great tequila-mezcal based cocktail and an Israeli beer(yes!) but this place was more about the drinks and the food. It is such a fun place to be! We will definitely come back.
Great food excellent service , one of the best israelie foods I have had in a long time , the fresh bread , hummus , lamb taste fresh and you cant stop eating .
My wife had organized a surprise brunch there for my birthday. The food and service were par excellance. All my guests loved the food and the waiters were very warm and friendly and took their time explaining the menu if you havent had israeli cuisine before. Theyve definitely made it to my list of top 3 restaurants.
As an Israeli living in the area I couldn’t be happier to this restaurant reopen. Fresh and clean cuisine with wonderful breads made out of the brick oven. I loved the fish crudo, eggplant carpaccio as well as the vegetarian couscous that is made by hand. A middle eastern twist on the spicy margarita did the trick for my cocktail (I cant remember the name).I am turning into a regular!
Warm atmosphere, low key music, very clean, really attentive and courteous wait staff. We tried: octopus, burrata, chicken, lamb, branzino, and filet mignon. All really good. The filet mignon was especially well cooked - in a land of dried out meats on sticks, this was truly perfectly juicy. The chocolate desert was a bit heavy but very good as well. Good portions, right for the price. Will eat here again.
Everything was amazing! We were a party of six. The service was great, the food was fresh and so delish. The chef himself came to our table to make sure we are pleased. Highly recommended, we’ll visit again for sure.
Excellent meal prepared by a Georgian/Israeli chef. He is the master of his craft and if you want a good Mediterranean meal in NYC, this is the place to go. Our server was awesome and she helped us to pick the perfect courses.
Lots of fun, great food and lively good looking clients and staff. Turkish cuisine with a broad, European slant makes for nice meals with interesting flavors. The bar is ample and inviting, too! Good old fashioned Upper West side hospitality in abundance.
Simply a great time. The bartender/server took the time to construct my entire meal from appraiser to dessert pairing each course with appropriate wine. Simply a great meal - the attention was superb.
Best octopus I’ve ever had!
Their backyard space is amazing. Do yourself a favor and skip the Amsterdam Avenue seating and sit out back. It’s sorta James Bondish. Also, the food is amazing if you like middle eastern fare.
Awesome UWS spot. Fantastic food, cocktails, and wine. Start with the Housemate Taboon bread and pick a few dips (spicy feta is our favorite). Then the Kebab Halabi (Lamb) as your entree. You cannot go wrong here...Some of the best food I’ve eaten in NYC the last 3+ years going out every week and trying new spots. For drinks they have a great selection of wines but I always go with the mezcal cocktail called smoke and fire. The bartender there rocks! Will take the time to help you get just what you want and will like!Side note: They also did a really nice gesture for my wife and I. I took my wife there for Brazilian Valentine’s Day (yes, different day than US) and I made just a brief mention of it to them when I made the reservation. Not only did they give us the best seat in the house, they also went out of their way and decorated the table AND then went out of their way and made a traditional Brazilian dessert (obviously not on their menu) to cap of the amazing evening. Great people.
Simply a great time. The bartender/server took the time to construct my entire meal from appraiser to dessert pairing each course with appropriate wine. Simply a great meal - the attention was superb.
Went last night with friends and we all loved the food. Had the chicken musakhan - so delicious. And the dessert is the best I’ve had in a while...the Kisses is to die for!! Service is also excellent. Had a wonderful time.
Really excellent food and friendly service. Only reason Im not giving five stars is because check included a phantom $19 item. Everyone makes mistakes, I understand that, and I havent seen references to anything like this in other reviews. But, it happened. FWIW I would not hesitate to eat here again.
Ate here with my daughter early on a Friday night. Staff were attentive and friendly, food came quickly and was good. The sound track was easy listening pop , not too loud, that made the staff very happy and they were singing along.The atmosphere is warm and clean, with a slightly odd decor that sampled kitschy acrylic paintings of Marilyn Monroe , Charlie Chaplin and the like, as well as a sophisticated and interesting modern light fixture, interesting upholstery fabric on the banquettes, and gentle, dim lighting. Our meal was overpriced as each dish we had needed just a little something before I would give it more than 3 stars. The broccoli raab side dish with garlic and orange zest was nicely cooked but needed some lemon juice and salt to brighten the flavors and make it possible to taste the orange zest. When we asked for lemon, the waitress brought several wedges very quickly and we ended up putting it on a number of dishes. (Lest you think we are obsessed with acid, this is not something we ordinarily do). The flat bread with butternut squash and lamb merguez was likewise improved with a squeeze of lemon and would have been better with far more arugula cooked in, as well as the few leaves sprinkled as a garnish on top. I was unable to see or taste the butternut squash. The fiore di late cheese was too mild and heavy in combination with the lamb merguez and I ended up with a thick grease left on my plate. A sharper, brighter cheese would have complimented the delicious lamb flavor better. The falafel balls were very good, tender, well cooked and seasoned, and came with a nice plain flatbread, a little on the sweet side, but fresh and soft, easy to enjoy. The tahini sauce and the other yellow sauce that came with them had a sweet turmeric flavor were nothing to write home about. All in all, we had a pleasant meal but were underwhelmed given the price and the high reviews this place gets. Would I go back? Probably not with so many other places to try.
I love this restaurant. I love everything about this place.The lamb kebab is my favorite by far! But everything is soooo tasty!It’s great for a dinner with friends, or a date, or a business meal. Just PERFECT!
Went there for dinner and ordered the hummus, taboon bread, cauliflower, burrata, tuna crudo, and Moroccan fish. Every single dish was a 10/10. This is one of the best restaurants in NYC
Amazing! We came in and instantly fell in love. Everyone was super nice and very helpful the food was an explanation of tastes in my mouth like never before. I am middle eastern and I never in my life thought that our food could get this complex and layered with flavor. The. Scallops where the star of the evening each one a bite from heaven. While trying hard to breath from over eating the desserts came in. Each one better than the other. The absolute ruler was the halva hair and ice cream with crunchy stuff it was firework In my brain. Go go go. Thats what I have to say about this amazing restaurant. Will definitely be back
Ιt is a restaurant with excellent meditrranean food. The chef hives interesting twists to traditional levatine food. We were four and each ate some other dish. All the dishes were done magnifecently and were extremely tasty. Dont miss the desserts which deserve a medal of their own.
I made a reservation as a post marathon spot with my family. The service was non existent. We waited (in an empty restaurant) 90 minutes for our food.The food was tasteless and undercooked. We ended up getting a pizza next door after the meal. There are too many great options in NYC to settle for this one.
Updated Review:We came here today with SUCH high hopes. With family in town, we wanted to go to a favorite brunch place and show them a good time. I dont usually write bad reviews and try to look for the positive side of everything but this is going to be difficult.On a positive note, the shakshuka was quite good according to those who ordered it. I wasnt one of those people and even they were not allowed to substitute challah toss for the pits bread. Fine. Whatever.My scrambled eggs arrived lukewarm and totally unsalted. I asked 4 times for salt before asking the manager and finally getting a little bowl of what they called Israeli sea salt which Im sure it was but it was super coarse salt that no one in their right mind would sprinkle on eggs. I ask again for a salt shaker and I got another bowl of salt flakes. I asked a third time for just please, a salt shaker. Im not being complicated by asking for a salt shaker in a restaurant, right? They dont have salt shakers and by now my bland eggs are bland AND cold.My friends omelette arrived COLD and we were told that the tzatziki made the whole thing cold and it was normal. Hmm.I asked the manager about this and told him how much we love the place usually, I was very nice about it. He just kind of nodded and smiled at me like Im crazy and offered to send something over. I declined because we just wanted to leave abs were shocked when all of our dishes were listed on the bill. Two cold egg dishes, slow service and nothing comped? Really?OLD REVIEW:A wonderful experience. The service was a little slow out of the gate (we showed up for Sunday brunch with no reservations and high expectations. Oops) but they caught up with complimentary wine and dessert. The shakshuka was delicious, as were the shrimp and cauliflower appetizers. Friendly bartender knew to ask for another opinion on wine when she didnt know what to tell us. Really friendly and excellent quality.
Wow. The kebab halabi was the best Ive ever had, the octopus was delicious (and not rubbery), and our server, while a little difficult to understand due to his thick accent, couldnt have been friendlier. Im glad I went to Bustan during my one day Manhattan.
Awesome Israeli and Middle Eastern food. Great ambiance and the staff is super nice. They are always willing to make the extra effort without having to be asked.
Excellent food and service! We shared 4 appetizers, 2 main dishes, and 2 desserts. Each one was just excellent. Service was attentive, and we has a great time.
Stumbled onto this gem for brunch after another place I had planned on was full. Had a glass of sangria and the Shakshouka: both delicious!! The service was attentive and friendly. Will definitely be back!!
This was probably one of the worst dining experiences Ive had in NYC. The food was just ok for the price, and the service was the worst I have every seen. They confused everyones order, and double charged us for some items that we never ordered, and never brought items that we did order. After leaving the restaurant the manager stopped us on the street, and said they needed everyones credit card back, because the charge got deleted by the waiter. Then they said it was ok to leave, and the charge was present. When checking my credit card statement it looks like they illegally added extra tips on everyones card even though the tips were included in the original charge. As much as I love Mediterranean food, do NOT go to this restaurant!
An evenigs at Bustans, what can I say, a huge experience best food, very nice staff....brilliant !
Portions are huge. staff is super friendly. theres a good wine selection & a cute place for date night.i split the mussels appetizer with my friend. bread was warm and crisp. mussels were good. its not really an italian neighborhood so i didnt expect much.got the spaghetti with clams cuz i need a little meat in my food. wayyyyy too much pasta. friend got the mushroom gnocci which wasnt bad but was super cheesy. solution? take some of the spaghetti and dip it in the gnocci sauce. worked out ok. so there was a bit of a flavor balance issue but overall, we like the place.menu needs maybe a wider selection of entrees though. maybe some classic dishes with chicken. we need our protein! but likely, well be back... i hear theres an oyster happy hour.
Every dish is fresh and delicious. Waitstaff is wonderful and has always been super accommodating when dining early with children. Love the hummus, fresh breads, salads, falafels, and sizzling shirp.
Bustling, packed restaurant offering Mediterranean cuisine.the ambiance is great but the food is mediocre.mezze platter was good but the octopus and scallops where over cooked. the grilled fish was good too.
Delicious Mediterranean fare. Flavors are light, bright, fresh. Egg sandwich with avocado and spicy feta is massive yet not heavy. Tzatziki is terrific. Bread is pillowy soft and fresh from the oven. Service is friendly and attentive.
They made us wait 45 minutes for a table for two when there was a table for four available that we SAT AT while waiting. There’s no point in holding a table for two if there’s no one to use it. They’d have much higher throughout if they had served us while the table was available.
Nice place, loved the design. The food was good but not the best Humus or Halumi I had. The prices are ok, however the portions are not big and they charge you for every pita (I mean really?).
We love you, guys! Will be back many times! Everything is 5 stars! Happy to have you in our neighborhood! Best wishes for your business!
Great Mediterranean restaurant in UWS, fresh spicy feta, tsaziki, and shrimps that really taste as shrimps. I enjoyed the excellent service. The music is not too loud and atmosphere is relaxed. I recommend this restaurant.
Great Food. Service was on point. The food is both authentic and ambitious. A really smart and delicious take on Middle Eastern cuisine. Eli Weiss
Went for drinks after work. Asked to sit at the bar and the host said, Sure, as long as youre done by 7:30 because we have a reservation coming in. I thought to myself, Wow, is it a new thing to be able to reserve seats at the bar? That aside, the bar seats are really stylish AND comfortable. The prosecco was on the drier side and the cava was sweeter than Im used to. Restaurant volume level was low enough to have a conversation, but not SO low that you felt awkward when laughing out loud.
I absolutely loved this place, the service is so kind and the food so delicious, I cannot wait to go back! The backyard is so cute and cosy, thank you for having us :)
Contemporary Mediterranean, a notch above what youre used to with fun and unique presentations. Try the burrata, the dips (comes with great bread and theyll refill it!), the octopus and the super tender lamb terracotta, which is a stew with a pastry hat, cut tableside for you. Lots of vegetarian friendly items as well.
Very good food, good service, really expensive. $160 for two people two apps, two glasses of wine, two mains. But I suppose I would charge even more given this place is fully booked weeks in advance
Id come for the bread, but will stay for dinner. Make sure to get the hummus spread to accompany the carb.Dining space is a little tight, but it seats groups comfortably-ish. Attentive service.
Nice decor. Interesting mix of Mediterranean cuisine. Highly recommend lamb terracotta. Their bread is also worth trying.
UWS local go to for Mediterranean. Its delicious. Try the hummus trio to start, grilled octopus, and short rib! The staff is helpful and always friendly.
Great service. Food is delicious, though Id probably not get the fish next time (a tad overcooked). A bit of a tight squeeze but thats NYC for you.
A little pricey but food is amazing. Try lamb terracota, octopus, mazetims. Family style, food is great for sharing, nice backyard. Good for brunches as well.
Delicious Mediterranean cuisine!Friendly and professional service through out. A very attentive manager on site. Will go back.
Delicious brunch food, Mediterranean style dishes. I had artichoke and spinach shakshuka which is a baked egg dish that comes in a skillet. Was very good!
The food is incredible and the location is perfect. Warm and cozy with a wonderful menu. I recommend it for anyone looking for Mediterranean that hits the spot! I am going back!
Great Israeli food on the UWS. The outdoor patio is great in warmer weather. The homemade bread is worth the trip alone.
Fantastic food. Best in NYC
The atmosphere is vibrant, the food is different (but still vaguely familiar to the uninitiated), and overall pretense laid back, yet refined. Definitely get the lamb terracotta and burrata.
The food was delicious and the waiting time was fast. The staff were nice and the lamb terracota, moroccan cigars, and flatbreads were top notch quality. Would definenlty recommend.
Food is fresh service is great. Backyard is heated and tented but cold. Would go back especially for the yummy hummus!
Amazing food and great service!
What amazing, warm and friendly service starting from the hostess and wait staff! And the food, all of it was delicious. Im still thinking about that cauliflower.
This is the best Mediterranean restaurant around town, the food is excellent, the drinks are great, the service is spectacular, the fresh bread,ummm yummy,I can go on, but let me stop, Im getting hungry thinking about it..lol
Went here for a family dinner and we shared a bunch of apps and several main dishes. We loved the food and will be coming back.
Great place!!!! Food is so fresh and delicious. You can feel that the kitchen team is cooking with great care and love
WOW!!! Best Israeli food Ive ate in new York so far.And Im Israeli 😜
I had a very nice lunch here of cucumber salad with octopus. Enjoyed the food and the service. Prices are a little steep.
Food was great and well priced, and the atmosphere of the outdoor seating area made it all the more enjoyable. Service was attentive and fantastic.
One of the best Mediterranean dinner I had in NYC. Service an food was amazing. Will definitely go back.
Great service, amazing food.
Lovely place. great kitchen...clean...fair prices.. friendly team... Enjoyed every moment... nice Bustan (garden)
Excellent food and warming service food was quick and delicious chef is very accommodating and attentive the octopus is a must hummus very tasty and the desserts hit you right in the heart love it there
Amazing all around!!Great friendly service and every dish we ordered was amazing!!!
Always a delicious meal, modern and appealing decor, excellent staff.I highly recommend it.
Great food in a nice environment. Usually not as busy as its neighbor restaurants (a positive point). Go to place for brunch !
Delicious shakshuka. Try the lamb. The feta omelette is good but not great. Nice service.
Food is very fresh and appetizers arrive quickly so you can really enjoy them before your entree
Interesting flavor combinations and presentation.Excellent service and knowledgeable staff.Exceptional cocktails.
The food is exceptional. The service is friendly. The atmosphere is festive.
Great place to find authentic food and drink. They even have Arak on the rack. Friendly bartender and staff!
Amazing mediterranean food! Charming patio ideal for a romantic tête à tête or with friends! Highly recommended!
Got terrible food poisoning here. Dont get the lamb kebab.I found out my friend also got same reaction from the dish another day.
Decent food., nice atmosphere. Vibe from the manager is a little brisk, but maybe that’s just NYC.
Food and atmosphere was great! Especially the lamb dish. Will come again
I dream about this bread.Also had fantastic fish and roasted vegetables the two times we’ve come here.
Solid items all around
Food is good. Prices a little high. However it took C. 1h 15m to get the food. Would go back at a quiet time
Just love it, good food, Good atmosphere, excellent service, good music, not too expensive, Highly recommended. Be back for sure
Good for groups! But the portion sizes ( for the sharing options) are incredibly tiny and quite expensive.
The food is good and consistent after several visits. Unfortunately the service is pretty underwhelming, slow and a touch inattentive.
Great Moscow mule. Hummus plate is stellar. A little pricey though.
Great fish, hummus bowls and octopus... Solid desserts as well
Very cordial service and atmosphere. Food is good and plentiful. Warm and cozy.
Such good memories coming here with friends and such delicious food. can’t wait to come back!
Great food - sat in the courtyard at the back of the restaurant and had a lovely meal.
Great for brunch. Delicious Israeli food. Everything is good
Absolutely loved the food. Must try!
I got food poisoning here. Unfortunately, I know of 2 others that also got food poisoning on separate occasions.
Came here with my girlfriend and parents on a Sunday afternoon. Awful service, food was bland.
Fantastic food and great staff!
Friendly staff and great food...the lamb chop was the best Ive ever had...
Awesome beer selection. Great wings, mussels and bar food
Amazing food!!! So good and fresh, amazing experience.
Nice atmosphere and dishes. Lamb Terracota was very good.
Sharsukka is great for brunch. Spicy with egg on top
Amazing food, one of the best restaurants we experienced in NY
Great place- fantastic food, amazing staff
Great food. Friendly helpful staff.
Great great Israeli food!
Great Mediterranean food. Try it, you will like it.
Great service and food was delicious. Would definitely be returning
Food is beyond expectation, service is excellent. Will be back again
Well spiced entrees, good appetizers
Wonderful food. Warm and caring waitstaff!
Really delicious food and a charming little garden patio in the back.
The best grilled octopus Ive ever had!
Very friendly service and food selections are very good
Delicious food, lovely staff ,noisy difficult to have a conversation
Delicious food, friendly service. A neighborhood gem!
Delicious but very pricy. The chilled udonnoodlea are to die for
Great Mediterranean Restaurant. Check out the outdoor space in the summer
Loved the kabab in the pita! Great flavores
Overpirced imo. Ended up paying like $27 for some eggs in a tomato gravy.
Decent little Mediterranean joint. Better than decent
Good Food, pleasant atmosphere, friendlyManager
That might have been the best meal I have ever eaten.
Love their outdoor summer seating and love the food
Cozy, great food.
Amazing food and outstanding service!
Great atmosphere and great food.
No i dont like the food :-[ ha ha ha ha o like the food no i dont ok! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Never ever
Food is delicious and vibes are great.
Good food but need improvement on service.
Really good food but slow service
Delicious, great ambience and atmosphere.
Portions a bit small but good.
Portion size is way too small for the price
Brunch is great especially the salads.
Great team good food
While I was waiting to be seated, someone else came and was served before me!
Wonderful atmosphere and great food.
Some of the best mideastern food anywhere.
Surprisingly good for a really busy west side spot
Total reviews rating
199 Reviews for Bustan NYC 2023:
Review №1
2022-06-25I’m still thinking about the taboon bread. It was pure magic - it’s like a pillowy soft sourdough that’s hollow in the center and super thin and crispy on the outside. And the falafel was even more crispy I heard it from across the table. We ordered nothing but mezze, and still left happy and full.
Review №2
2022-02-05We went on a rather cold night , even though we had no reservation they seated us at the bar the atmosphere was fabulous. I had the Burrata and Kebab Halabi. Beautifully served inside warm bread and filling. Presentation and the dishes were phenomenal. Could not be happier.A place highly recommended.
Review №3
2022-03-24One of our favorite restaurants in the area. Kebab Halabi and chicken Musakhan are both delicious. Also, the cauliflower appetizer is great. They also brought us a complimentary Indian tahini dip, which we loved. Drinks are also nice, we especially loved the Persian lemonade. Service is also great.
Review №4
2022-03-23Probably the best Mediterranean and Israeli food I had in Nyc!! Amazing fresh baked breads and hummus. So many great vegetarian options! Falafel, Roasted Cabbage and Eggplant carpacio were delicious! What a great place!
Review №5
2022-01-07Had a great experience. Very friendly staff, the Mezze are great, and the Kebab was beautifully served inside warm bread and filling. I’ll be back.
Review №6
2022-04-14My friend recommended this Mediterranean delight as a place where I as more of a plant-based eater can enjoy a satisfying meal. Well I can say he was right. My favorite was the Smoky eggplant carpaccio which although it is supposed to be an appetizer served as my main course with a lot of hot bread. We also got some olives and whipped feta. I have to admit the pink drink that I got with elderflower and gin was just a touch underwhelming, but the food as well as the ambience was so excellent I am still going to go ahead and give this place a five-star.
Review №7
2022-04-29This was an excellent restaurant and is going on my list of favorites on the Upper West Side, and maybe even New York. Every item we got was excellent, the type of meal that is worth going out for. The service was great, a bit noisy by I could still hear my friend. I loved the experience and cannot wait to be back.
Review №8
2021-06-01It feels like home. The staff is generous and sweet plus the dishes don’t disappoint. I felt more and more satisfied with each bite. How is that possible bustan ? The level of freshness and thoughtfulness of design makes each dish complete. We ordered:-hummus: I loved they served a herbed oil and chick pea chunks on top. Their house bread is delicious and made to order-baked fish- in a clay pot with chick peas and tahini, this was amazing.-baked chicken served on bread: the tenderness 🙌 it was def marinated with lots of love-baked sweet potatoes- comes with seasme seeds on top and of course, baked to perfection.The level of execution with each dish is top notch. They know what they are doing. Will be back.
Review №9
2022-06-08We went during a weekday and was able to grab a seat right at dinner hour. The food were well seasoned, prepared, and presented. Portion is great for one-person or sharing with a group. Great service as well. Will return to try different dishes!
Review №10
2022-04-305 stars. As a caveat, Im half Palestinian and food was a huge part of my upbringing and as a result, Im a very keen home cook and try to make Palestinian dishes as well and authentic as possible.Naturally, I wanted to try their Musakhan, given they lead with this on their mains. It was superb. The authenticity of the dish was respected and the delivery was masterful! A wonderful contrast of textures and flavours where every element of the dish played its part: the chicken, appropriately seasoned and very juicy, seared with the right amount of crust. The onions, soft and well chopped caramelised, complemented by the almonds which were well toasted. The spinach and radish added the sharpness and crunch needed to cut through the fat and richness and the tahini and freshly made bread just completed this and left me wanting for nothing. The friendliness of the staff and pride of the chef means Im definitely returning.