We happened to pass by Nouri's Restaurant on Main Street in Paterson, NJ, and decided to give it a try--and we're so glad we did. This small restaurant is incredibly clean, welcoming, and well cared for. The service could use a bit more support, but our server was wonderful and worked hard to take care of everyone. The food was outstanding. The half chicken with French fries was absolutely delicious, the babaganoush was extremely fresh, the meat dolma was the best we've had, and the falafel tasted truly fresh and flavorful. The warm bread, made by Nouri Store, was thoughtfully cut and nicely packaged. What impressed us most was how clean and inviting the restaurant felt. If you're looking for a great lunch spot in Paterson, I highly recommend Nouri's Restaurant. We also got complimentary baklava as well. However, you need to try the fresh tea! read more

Only thing that needs to get better is service. The people aren't very attentive and tables aren't wiped down. Also they have one restroom and the server sat in there for about 5 minutes, while customers waited. They charge gratuity of 12% on a party of four , that was a first for me . The food was pretty good but a bit expensive. I would eat here again but not running back . Food was good overall. read more

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I was told I had to come here when visiting New Jersey. This was such an amazing lunch, we got the mixed grill for two, which fed more than four people. My mom makes the best muhammara and this was very close to it, the best that I've ever had at a restaurant. The service was really good. I also recommend to get the mint lemonade if you like sweet drinks. read more

Nouri’s Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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We ordered falafel and French fries, long waiting time even though they had no customers The falafel was served in a rap dry disgusting, I will definitely not going to recommend it to anyone We end up throwing up read more

Came here with the family and the food was extremely disappointing. The meat seemed rushed and room temperature. The fatta was so bad we had to send it back. Everything lacked flavor. The kitchen appeared to be too small for what they are trying to do. read more

I had the falafel sandwich. It was small and tasty. I would order it again. But my wife had the 3 app sampler. The tabouli and falafel were great, I might get those next time with another app as my third choice. Staff is competent and the food came out quickly. read more

The food is amazing! Well seasoned, and freshly made! Plenty for vegetarians! I will be a regular here! Great staff! read more

Great food, friendly staff, simple small care . Love it! We got shish barrack and kibbe Saniyah both excellent!

The food and service is great. I highly recommend Nouri's restaurant. The is parking behind the restaurant.

Home cooking just like my mother use to make. Not fancy but excellent and no one is smoke.

Always made to order, fresh and well seasoned, friendly staff. Nice variety of grilled meats and authentic flavors. Pretty bistro style setting. A must try is the Nouri' mix grill ! And cucumber mint lemonade! read more

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The food was exceptional, the staff was great, attentive and very friendly. Prices are reasonable and the place was clean . Loved it. Will definitely be back. read more

I've enjoyed shopping in the Nouri Market for a few years. Yesterday my wife and I decided to give Nouri Cafe a try. (it happened to have its regular menu during the day during Ramadan) The cafe is bright and clean. Our waiter was pleasant and professional, he answered my question regarding one of the vegetables on the complimentary pickle plate. (It was a turnip) We were there for lunch, I tried to order a moderate amount of food. No such luck, as the portions are impressive! We started with the foul with tahini. It was delicious, the tahini was a smooth and flavorful addition. I had a pie with really salty but tasty cheese. I chose the hashwa appetizer because rice with ground beef, almonds, and pistachio sounded good. They served it with yogurt, it smelled amazing when it hit the table. Huge portion and very enjoyable. My wife got the mixed shawarma and enjoyed the chicken a bit more than the beef. All that and a tasty cup of mint tea. Certainly worth a return! read more

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I was so hungry I forgot to take a picture of the actual food, smh. But the spinach pie I would say is better than my moms, i loved how thin the bread was. Also their la7me bi 3jeen was the best I've ever tasted and i dont usually like it. Fast service , you can sit down. The restaurant is clean and not usually very busy. read more

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What can I say other than the most wonderful things! As Iraqis and lovers of our Middle Eastern cuisine, I have to say this was some of the best we've ever had! We ordered a combo for our table and started with the hummus and tabbouli. The hummus was creamy, fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. The tabbouli was CLEAN (IYKYK), cut up perfectly and seasoned to perfection. My 4 year old almost ate the entire plate by herself. It was so good. Our combo platter was the real test because it's hard to get each type of meat seasoned well, have the right texture, and prepared properly. Again, everything was perfect! The rice was fluffy and served fresh. The chicken was tender and good, my favorites were the gus, beef tikka, and chicken tikka. My family ate everything off their plates and we had some to take home. It was a great dinner and worth the drive. I would highly recommend a stop in Little Palestine to try this delicious, clean, friendly, lovely place. The Nouri family and their team are wonderful! read more

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The food was decent and the staff was friendly. I liked it overall. They had parking.

So just left. Not sure what the good reviews were for. The chicken schwarma was so dry and not authentic. Neither of us liked it and we came in excited. The hash appetizer with ground beef was also soo dry. Argh! Disappointing when so many good restaurants are in Paterson. The lemon mint drink was pretty darn good though. The hummus was good. The salad was depending on the produce which was all tasteless maybe not their fault but need better food purveyors. But here is the kicker. The waitress was non existent. We were the only ones there. Never got a check. Went up to pay and it was $60 for two. She said the tip was included. I asked her how much and she said the number. And I said what percent. She said it automatically applies 18%. I said. No. Charge me for the meal and I will decide the tip. So turned off. Have never seen this in America. So turned off that I gave no tip to teach her a lesson. So very rude. Thing was. I always tip 20% so she would've made out better. Shame on this place. Never going back and you shouldn't attend either. read more

My wife and I tried Nouri cafe this week and I'm so glad we did!! First my wife started out with an Arabic coffee which she had never tried before. She said is was delicious! Then we had some hummus and pita. The hummus was so creamy and the pita was warm and soft. So good. We followed up the hummus with a shish wrap with filet and another with beef shwarma. The wraps were so good, that I've been craving more since we finished them!! The restaurant staff is so kind, it is the kind of restaurant I could eat a few times a week. The quality and taste of the food combined with the kindness of the staff make this restaurant worth every penny! Thank you!! read more

Great fresh stuff. Awesome!!!! I would recommend and certainly worth the drive for me.

Food is very authentic and delicious! Ate there and also catered, and everything was so good. Service is just as good also. I would say try anything and everything on their menu! read more

Absolutely delicious!!!! Great parking area and a super market next door. Loved our experience,

Visited Nouri's forr lunch this weekend for the first time and it was SIMPLY AMAZING!!! High quality fresh ingredients, the staff was super attentive and the owber George is a great person. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED... read more

We were shopping at the Nouri supermarket and we stumbled upon Nouri cafe which a restaurant serving fine Lebanese cuisine. The restaurant has a large parking lot in the back that is very convenient especially that parking spots are limited on the Main Street. We started with hummus, tabboulé that were both freshly made and tasty. Hummus came with freshly baked bread. Tabboulé had the right balance of lemon and olive oil. Parsley and tomatoes were freshly cut. For the main entrée, we took Nouri mix grill, kafta, and kibbé nayyé. Nouri mix grill comes with 3 skewers of kafta, shish taouk, and beef cubes that were very tender. Kafta platter come with two skewers kafta. All platters come with toum (garlic sauce) and with a choice of French fries or rice. You can any salad for $4. Mouhallabiah (rice pudding) and Arabic coffee was offered at end free of charge. Overall, food was delicious, the place is very clean, and the staff is very friendly. read more

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BEST ARAB RESTAURANT EVER. Came here with Syrian partner and his Syrian friends for breakfast/brunch on a Sunday -- all blown away by authenticity and quality. "Perfect" "just like mom's" were thrown around. (These are serious foodies and great chefs themselves who've tried many Arab restaurants in DC/VA neighborhoods, suburbs of LA, Boston etc.) Everything was great but my faves (ate faster than I could take pictures - eggs w awarma (type of meat) - fatte w meat - sausages (don't know theirs just taste better) - muhammara (pepper paste) Their manakeesh (pies), hommos, fouul were great as well. Freshly baked bread. Service: impeccable. Super warm and friendly waiters, owner was working the register. Vibe: clean, simple, sweet, Fairouz playing. such a wonderful family restaurant vibe. Place got packed and lively toward noon with all the ppl ordering takeout. A hilight of our Eid trip to NJ/NYC. 10/10 recommend! read more

Nouri’s Restaurant - Fatte w/ Meat (delicious! Garbanzo beans with yogurt, fried bread pieces, olive oil, meat, pine nuts NOM - Mediterranean Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

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Fresh food Quick service Primarily to go or fast casual indoor dining Sweets options are limited read more

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Visiting from LA and was looking for authentic Arabic food. This place definitely fit the ticket. Never had lamb hashwa before, but the lamb from this place was the most TENDER I've ever tasted. Such a great texture and flavor. I've never seen a dish like this in LA and wish there was. Much love to nouri cafe! read more

Nouri’s Restaurant - Lamb Hashwa, Fattoush, baklava - Mediterranean Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Great Lebanese & Syrian place to get some good grub. The guys are very friendly and answer any questions you may have if you are not familiar with this cuisine ( like me) . Easy to order online and they also have outdoor seating. 5 Stars read more

Nouri’s Restaurant - Great Syrian Pizza - Mediterranean Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

The worst shawarma ever!! We ordered the chicken shawarma here and took just one bite of it and threw out the food. The chicken was smelling horrible we couldn't take more than one bite read more

Great food and great service . They have the best zattaar pie . Lots of parking in the back which make it better

Took a break from cooking tonight and ordered delivery. Delicious !!! We got a family meal which had: Shish Tawook , Kufta Kabob ,Taboule Salad Platter,Hummus Platter. Obviously we had to add on baklava, too. Yum,yum yum. read more

Nouri’s Restaurant - Mediterranean Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Very good spot. 1) The ambiance here is very cozy, I like it. 2) I got the lamb hashwa, it is a Lebanese dish not found in too many spots. 3) I got the Lebanese lahmajoun, it was excellent. 4) The baklava here is top notch. Get the larger size, more bang for your buck. read more

Whenever I visit there are always a few big trays of something fresh out of the oven - spinach pies, cookies and other sweets. The best fattoush, enough to serve 2-4, and only $11. Very kind and gracious staff. I got there around 6:20 and they were fine with me staying a bit beyond closing time at 7pm. read more

Nouri’s Restaurant - Fattoush and falafel - Mediterranean Near Me - Paterson, New Jersey

Came here for brunch Saturday morning. We ordered egg pie, lebanese lahmacun, whole chicken, american and arabic coffee. First off, this place is so convenient due to the parking lot in the back. The staff was so kind and attentive. My favorite thing was the egg pie... definitely get it with cheese! The whole chicken was average compared to everywhere else in Paterson. The coffee was excellent. I really love the aesthetic in the restaurant. It is decorated really nicely. I would definitely come here again. Such a cute spot! read more

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Great find for Mediterranean Cuisine, friendly atmosphere, friendly staff, food was fantastic. I had Shish Kabob with rise. Some falafel. My wife had Beef shawarma both delicious and fulfilling. Highly recommend. read more

Small Middle Eastern spot in Patterson - doesn't look like much on your way by, but you NEED to pay this place a visit. I'm Lebanese. I know good Lebanese food. This food was pretty darn close to home-made. The service is great, and the people are very kind and hospitable. The mint tea is absolutely ridiculous. Go here. Zero regrets. read more

Worth every single bite!! Drove from lower Westchester NY in search of home cooked, quality Lebanese - George delivered above and beyond anything we had been anticipating. Starting with incredibly fresh and flavorful Kibbe Naye we knew dinner was on the right track. Fatoush salad was fresh, crunchy and light. A great balance of flavor in comparison to the salty, crunchy, cheesy goodness of the soujouk toushka. Of course we had to try fried kibbe which arrived steaming with a perfectly crunchy exterior and soft, flavorful filling. As if that wasn't enough, the incredibly friendly owner George let us try a salad his Mother was working on as a menu addition. It was just as flavorful as everything else we had tried. Of course, at this point we realized we had been too ambitious when ordering. Our plate of Nouri's Mixed grill arrived and we desperately tried to find our appetites for just a few more bites. The Shish Kebob was so tender, clearly having been marinated before grilled to perfection. Each bite just kept getting better- we had to pack up the leftovers in a desperate attempt to postpone complete gluttony. But it wasn't quite over; in honor of my husband's birthday, George shared a plate of mouhalabieh on the house. This milk based custard was so incredibly light it was the perfectly sweet ending to our dinner. From first to last bite, the food and service were flawless. read more

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Love the food here. Top notch . Closest thing to my Syrian grandmother's cooking. Service is very good. Free parking in the rear. A rarity in South Paterson. Fyi you know if Action Bronson likes the place. It's the bomb read more

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This place is a hidden gem in the open, I visit Paterson regularly to try some of the different restaurants, I thought I'd give this one a try. Very friendly folks running the place (family run business) after having the mixed grill for two with a side order of lamb chops, I realized I have been missing out, this place has great fresh food with great service I will definitely be coming back and highly recommend you try it read more

The food is delicious! You have to go if you're in the area. They just renovated the inside and started baking fresh desserts. It's a very nice and intimate place to eat. There's also a related grocery store next door where you can pick up additional food items (prepared olives, feta cheese, spices, coffees/teas) There are many vegetarian/vegan options! read more

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The best food in town and the nicest staff. Great place to even hang out or hold small parties, or just kick back in a good ambiance with some great Lebanese lahmajun and sweets, or sometimes I call for a take out. They even made exceptions and delivered to me in Haworth a couple of times. Highly recommend this place. read more