Anthony P.

Levant is one of my favorite new spots, and a great addition to the neighborhood. The feteer game is stronger than ever. First off the place is so cute, it's a long narrow restaurant with a good amount of seating, and you can watch them make and bake the feteer fresh to order. The people are so nice there and the food was DELICIOUS I do recommend setting aside some time or calling ahead if you can since it can take around 20 minutes to assemble this delicious creation. Get the mixed meat one and you will not be disappointed. The melty, gooey cheese runs throughout the large hefty chunks of meat sandwiched within this rich, delicious bread that keeps it all together. I ate the whole thing myself in a day. Don't forget to throw on the hot and white sauce on it too!

Michael C.

Came here for my birthday dinner celebration with friends. We ordered a few platters with rice & meats with hummus, eggplant,fries & a shawarma feteer. The platters were all delicious and the servings are big. It was my first time trying fetter and I heard that this place has the best and it did not disappoint! Excellent hospitality and ambient, you feel right at home here and are treated as so. Once the weather gets warmer we will definitely return to sit in the back courtyard that I didn't even know they had. Another gem in this area, so much rich culture.

Brian S.

tried the mixed feteer and qushta feteer. came by late right before they closed but they were kind enough to still make both feteers. i enjoyed the mixed feteer but the qushta feteer is the one ill be remembering for a long time as a new favorite dessert.

Glenn C.

I went here a good while ago as can be seen from Andie's old review to this tasty Middle Eastern place. Judging from the menu, I presume they're Lebanese or Egyptian judging from the menu but characterizing them doesn't really matter much as the food here overall was tasty. The spot is casual inside though there was a larger spot next door connected to them which would have had much more room for our group but they were closed so we did what we could do with the room we had. The staff was friendly and they gave us extra food for our large group which was very appreciated. Of course as per many places around there, there's no alcohol and I don't believe you can bring it in either so I had a Laziza which is a non-alcoholic malt beverage which comes in a variety of flavors and I had the peach version which is my preference along with the raspberry. First arriving was the Hummus for $11 which came with pita which was unfortunately a bit cool. The portion size was decent and it was decently thick with a bit of cumin and olive oil on top and was overall solid though I prefer the version at a few other spots in the surrounding area. We soon got some Falafel which are $7 for 4 which simply came on some lettuce. The price would normally be a bit much but the they were a bit larger than usual. Outside of the larger size, the falafel themselves were also particularly good in terms of texture with a good crunchy outside and a soft interior. I guess the only negative would be the light spices compared to some of the best spots but that's the only complaint and it wasn't like it was bland. For the two platters we ordered, the better option was easily the Kofta for $20 which came with a pita wrap along with two sides which were more hummus as well as French fries. The two large pieces of kofta were very well seasoned and were tender with a touch of scorch from the grill and was one of the better koftas I had in recent memory. The hummus again was good while the French fries were decent as they could have been a bit more crispy but that's usually never the case in halal spots so it didn't matter as much. Worse and the weakest thing we had was the Lamb Shish Platter for $21 which had somewhat similar bread along with our sides; a salad as well as rice. The meat which was chopped into all different sizes had a handful of pieces that were a bit chewy and a bunch that were on the more burnt end so they were overall cooked a bit too long with this being the only thing that really required the green hot sauce or yogurt. The rice was a bit better than many similar spots with more spices than usual while the salad was a nice fresh mix with the closest version being a shepherd salad as per the mix of chopped up lettuce, tomato, and cucumber. In short, good sides but the meat outside of the nice grill flavor was subpar. We also got two feteer which is a flaky Arabic pie originally from Egypt with one savory version and one dessert version. The Levant Sausage for $21 was tasty with the slightly salty sausage pairing with some cheese as well as some bell peppers and olives. I would recommend this to share as it became a big greasy and oily but it was tasty overall. Next time however, I would prefer to try the mixed version to add more textures and flavors. The sweet one was the Lotus for $23 where the lotus presumably refers to the brand of biscoff cookies which there was plentiful of which added a nice crunch as well as a bit of cinnamon flavor. There was otherwise chopped up nuts along with custard and a bit of powdered sugar. I liked that I wasn't overly sweetened even with the cookies and powdered sugar. For someone who usually prefer savory, I preferred the sweet version here surprisingly and I would recommend it pretty heavily. They also gave us baklava and knefe (or kunefe/knafeh/etc.) which was very appreciated. The baklava was solid with a good texture from the filo dough with a good sprinkling of pistachio on top. The knefe was also pretty tasty though there was less cheese than usual but it's hard to complain as it was free and it was probably chopped up from a larger piece for our freebee with it being properly warm which made it better than the version at Al-Sham. This is a solid Middle Eastern spot. It's not the best food of it's type but the general quality overall (outside of the shish) was quite high with a notably good kofta and some tasty falafel with the lotus feteer being an excellent dessert as well. The portion sizes were also quite large for the price point. I partially don't get the NYT top 100 but it's definitely a good amount better than average and if this place introduces folks to Middle Eastern food (outside of halal carts,) that isn't a bad thing. 4.3.

Laura L.

This was the first place that I had the pleasure of trying in Astoria! Since I normally don't eat Middle Eastern food, I wanted to venture out and try something new and Levant was the perfect place. The chefs and server were so friendly and nice and took the time to explain everything we were eating. We got to try the chicken shawarma (huge portions), fateer (even huger, reminded me of a meat pie) and Aryan yogurt drink (saltier than I expected!). It was such delight to experience a new culture. The decor was amazing and the overall restaurant just felt so hospitable.

Jocy C.

Levant is a relatively *new* Egyptian / Middle Eastern restaurant in Astoria area of Queens. They opened in July 2024. I was in the New York City area to visit and my foodie friends wanted to try Levant. We visited in January 2025. Food & Drink: - Mixed Grill Platter - Chicken, Beef, and Lamb. We chose Rice & Hummus as sides - Mixed Feteer - Egyptian style Brick Oven Pizza - Hubba Hubba! - Laziza Drinks - Our waitress recommended. We had Strawberry, Raspberry, and Peach. Food was delicious!! Restaurant: - There are 2 parts to the restaurant. The main part where the chefs are is long and narrow. Good if you're okay with small seating spaces and people watching. - They expanded next door (which is separate and not connected). Better for bigger parties. My friends and I sat in that dining area. Ambiance is casual. Service is good.... just don't plan to rush there. ENJOY!!

Vivienne C.

This was voted one of the best new restaurants on 2024 according to NYT so I had to try it out. Unfortunately I wasn't super impressed but it was still good to be in Astoria as I don't come very often. We came with a party of 5 and they didn't have any seats left in their original storefront but the hookah lounge right next to them, I guess, also had the same owner so we sat there instead. - Shish Kebab Platter - I really appreciate the charred meat flavors but I wish the kebab was a bit more tender as it was a bit tough to chew on. I thought it was interesting that they served all the sauces on the side and you had to pour it onto your food. I liked the spicy sauce the most as it went well with the salad. - Mixed Feteer - I never had a feteer before and the best way I could describe it is literally a pizza that has "bread" on both sides. Even the ingredients inside were very pizza like such as sausages, mozarella, and bell peppers. I liked this dish better than the kebab platter although I didn't think it was very special. Overall, I'm not sure if it deserves the high rating that it got from the NYT but +1 star for how nice and funny the waiters were! Also, I ordered this for 2 people and it was definitely way too much food. 3 people could eat 2 plates comfortably and be stuffed.

Gordon Y.

Cuisine: 7 Service: 6 Decor: 7 Value: 8 Overall: 7 After two meals here, one before the NY Times article and one after, I am certain that this new Egyptian restaurant will be popular for a while. Why? Because it's fun to watch the chefs do what they do with dough behind the counter. Each time I visited, my group would stand in front of the oven area and chat with the friendly bakers for a good ten minutes before ordering. This past weekend, a group of us had a nice meal together in the separate space next door. This was better for our group of six since there was very little room available on the side of the kitchen. Here are our thoughts on all the dishes we ordered. Fattoush Salad (7/10) - Quite refreshing. A nice start to the meal. Baba Ganaouj (7/10) - Love the garlicky flavor of this dish, but lacked some smokiness. Hummus with Shawarma (6/10) - Not sure meat and nuts are necessary with my smooth hummus. Zaatar Pie (7/10) - The seasoning was great and the bread was toasty. Lahma Bel Ajen (6/10) - The meat on the pies were very moist and relatively flavorful. However, the versions I had before all had a crispier dough that I prefer way more. Mixed Feeter (7/10) - This was what we came for on the second visit and it was a slight letdown. I'm not saying it didn't taste alright. The dough was crispy and thin in the center, but somewhat really thick on some of the edge pieces. I really imagined something that would blow me away after NYT rave review, but it didn't whatsoever. Lamb on a Spin Platter (7.5/10) - May have been my favorite dish of the day. The lamb was quite tender, albeit less flavorful than I would have liked. Kofta Platter (6/10) - The char was nice, but the meat was too dry. To local NYers, this may taste pretty decent. However, if you had good kofta overseas, then you know this is not at that level. One noteworthy thing is their homemade garlic sauce. If they don't give it to you, definitely ask for it. This will make everything taste better. Sorry if it sounds like I'm complaining. The truth is Levant does put out mostly satisfactory products. It's just rarely can any restaurant live up to all that hype. I like their food and will probably come back to try more varieties of feeter soon.

Michelle C.

I just so happened to be in the neighborhood a few days after Priya's glowing review dropped on the NYT, and from the looks of the many customers walking in and out of Levant, I wasn't the only one. I had been meaning to try feteer from Little Egypt, and Levant was located on the same block as Mum Feteer, but open earlier. The space inside is pretty narrow, with a few tables in the back. Everything is clean, bright, and shiny and so colorful. Although I only had enough stomach space for feteer, I will definitely return to try their shawarma platters and kebabs. The feteers are made fresh to order, and are mesmerizing to watch as the chefs lift and stretch the dough until it's paper thin, with a satisfying thwack against the counter. I ordered the mixed feteer ($24.95) on Mahmoud's recommendation and was quoted a half hour wait. This was comparatively short as lots of people streamed in after me, and I heard they had to wait 45+ min, so I would definitely recommend coming early or budgeting some waiting time if you order feteer, as all good things made with love require some time. I've heard a lot of people liken feteer to "Egyptian pizza" but it's more like a flaky, stuffed flatbread. The dough is stretched thin and brushed with ghee so it's crackly like a super thin paratha and burns your fingertips hot out the oven. The mixed feteer comes with warmly spiced sausage bits, pastrami, chicken shawarma (this ended up being my favorite protein), along with peppers, olives, and loads of cheese. The feteer comes with two sauces, one that is tangy and Thousand Island-y and another that is thicker like yogurt (I like the former as it helps cut through the richness of all the meat and cheese). Although I ordered takeout, I noticed a lot of people opted for dine-in, to the point where some customers were directed to sit next door at Sahara for extra seating. It's nice to see businesses work and collaborate together, and I will undoubtedly be back soon to try the rest of their menu. PS- The feteer reheats beautifully in the oven. Do not be intimidated by the size and heft of it.

Andrew K.

I had read about this place being one of the best new restaurants of 2024 and then saw the NYT article raving about it, so had to try it. In the end, I was a skosh disappointed. Ordered through UberEats. Not sure what happened but as I was leaving realized that one of the dishes (the feteer, i.e. the main reason I came) had not printed on the Ubereats receipt and was therefore not included in my order. This was quickly rectified by them giving me a feteer that was in someone else's takeout order. Not sure if this is the fault of the restaurant or Uber, but check your order. Would have been super upset had I gotten home without this. For dishes got the mixed feteer, as mentioned above. This was good. Is it astounding? No. It's like a very good pizza. Huge portion and comes with a good amount of meat. The dough, cheese, and meat are great. If you're in the mood for a pizza-like food, you'll like this. And it's why people come. The second dish was the shish kebab platter. This was not worth the price. The meat was a bit burnt and just fine otherwise. Got rice and hummus as sides. I've never met a hummus I didn't like until this one, which was weirdly salty. Also came with a pita which was actually quite delightful-not sure what seasoning goes on it but I really enjoyed this. Also, it came with two dips so I ordered an extra for 65 cents more, which was forgotten and a bummer. I've only been in this area during the day and didn't realize at night how horrible the parking would be. Took at least 30 minutes to find a spot to park to grab this takeout (because I refuse to double park like so many choose to inconvenience other people by doing). I have always loved this area for it's "little Egypt" food and will continue to do so but probably wouldn't come back for this specifically and would prefer to try one of the many other places nearby.

Najwa G.

Levant has some fantastic Middle Eastern food at very reasonable prices. On top of that, the decor for the place is gorgeous, the place is super clean, and the staff is super nice- what's not to love? We had two chicken shawarma platters and one chicken shawarma amongst three people which was more than enough food. The hummus and baba ghanoush were great sides and the meat was cooked very well. Pro tip- definitely get the levant bread, it is delicious and fresh.

Wow! I feel like I'm back in Beirut. Shawarma aficionados understand a balance within these delicate, yet flavor-forward sandwiches. The beef shawarma wrap hit the spot. Perfect thin wrap that's toasted on the outside, producing a lovely flaky texture to contrast with its natural chew. A sharp brine cuts through juicy beef shawarma with the crunch of sumac onions and just enough moisture from tahini and tomatoes.

Belle E.

This food was Amazinggggg so fresh everything is made to order this was really an authentic Lebanon meal so flavorful 10/10 I would go back 1000x get the grill platter we got lamb, beef kabob, and chicken with rice and salad for the side. great customer service as well everyone was so sweet and it was extremely clean inside, they gave us free Lebanon cookie snacks on our way out the door