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.

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.

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

Andie E.

4.5 Stars for this visit but rounding up to 5 Stars! For my 1st review of 2025, I'd like to highlight Levant; a new Egyptian/Middle Eastern restaurant in Astoria, Queens! They opened in July 2024. I had heard some buzz about Levant, and recently read a great review in the NY Times. This is what prompted me to checkout Levant, but what will keep me coming back is their food! First, let me mention that Levant has two restaurants next to each other. We didn't know this when we visited. 7 of us sat in the more casual/smaller section; not ideal for my party of 7, since the space and tables are TINY! When we were seated, they did mention the larger dining room next door, but that space was not open on the evening we went, so it wasn't an option for us. Bummer!! For my larger parties, definitely go next door. Levant is fantastic! They have a huge menu; something for everyone. But what Levant is know for, are their many varieties of FETEER; an Egyptian pasty like"pizza" made fresh in their oven! They have many types of savory Feteer but do NOT sleep on their Lotus Feteer; this dessert Feteer is perfection. Not overly sweet, and a perfect way to end your meal at Levant! Ok, onto our picks for tonight! Here is the menu shared by 7 ppl: ~ Hummus ($11): comes with sesame seed pita. This was a pretty large portion. Very good but the pita bread was barely warm. A little more time in the oven would have made a big difference. Good, nonetheless. ~ Falafel ($7): these were great. There were supposed to be 4 falafels to an order but we ordered two orders, and somehow got 13 falafels! Thank you! :-) ~ Levant Sausage Feteer ($21): there are so many varieties of Feteer that we had a hard time deciding which one to order. We picked their sausage Feteer and it was wonderful. Next time, I'd like to try their mixed Feteer! But really, you can't go wrong with whichever one you order. ~ Lamb Shish Kebab Platter ($21): this platter comes with flat pita wrap on th side, and 2 sides of your choice. We picked rice & salad. So tasty! My only complaint is that the lamb was too well-done for my tastes. Some pieces were almost burnt, and very well-done. But the pieces that weren't as well-done, were delicious! I would order this again; requesting the lamb prepared medium-rare or medium. ~ Kofta Platter ($20): this platter comes with flat pita wrap on th side, and 2 sides of your choice. We chose Hummus & French Fries. This was a great combo! The Kofta was well seasoned and delicious. Ask for their green hot sauce! Sooooo good! ~ Lotus Feteer ($23): I usually don't order dessert but this really is a MUST HAVE, and highly recommended. I appreciated that this was not overly sweet, and served hot & fresh from the oven. This is a pastry dough with Nutella, custard, nuts & powdered sugar. This would go perfectly with a cup of hot tea! A great way to end your meal. ~ Baklava and Knefe: the Chef gifted us complimentary orders of these two desserts, and they were fantastic! I can't believe we had 3 desserts...we ate them ALL!! No shame! Haha. Thanks so much! Needless to say, this was such a wonderful, indulgent meal! We can't wait to go back to try their other menu items! Big thanks to Levant for your hospitality and great customer service! We shall see you again SOON! Note: no tap water; must buy bottled water.

Zoe S.

Jadoooooooore Amazing hospitality Delicious food, like insane, & they brought me dessert on the house Accommodated me next door which was lovely -- very casual vibe with great music

Ken W.

Feteer was outstanding; a savory layered collection of cheese, beef, and peppers. It took considerable time but was worth the wait. Small space; was provided a free falafel while waiting. Will need to try the kebab next time.

Moe T.

Super solid spot. Lots of menu options but we mainly went for the feteer and it was really delicious. We also tried the lamhamjun which was really good