Solid restaurant from food, service, ambiance and cleanliness there is nothing to complain about. I ordered a maklubah. For $38 it is not a cheap dish. It comes with a lamb shank on a bed of seasoned rice with fried vegetables. The dish looked beautiful and tasted good, it had a homemade made in the kitchen taste to it. I ordered the watermelon salad but unfortunately it was not available so I substituted with Makdus, a pickled stuffed eggplant with nuts. For dessert I ordered the kunefah, what I loved the most is that it was not too sweet! Would I cone back ? Yes I would as there are so many dishes described so well that you can't help but want to try. read more

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From New York Magazine June 2022: "The fatoush... should be just as famous as its stewed lamb shank".

Have eaten there many times , food delicious very authentic . Welcoming atmosphere staff polite & accomodating

Tanoreen is one of the most delicious places to eat in Bay Ridge! The service is impeccable as is the food. When we moved to Bay Ridge,fifteen years ago, with our one-year old daughter would go to the old Tanoreen location and all of the waiters were accommodating and doted on our little one. In addition, back then we ordered in a lot and the man who delivered to us would call our daughter "Princessa." When we see him now-a-days he still does. We love this place. read more

I will have to join the 1 star reviews. What a disgrace. Rushed service, horrible food, no hospitality. If you want to go into an establishment, eat horrible food and have a stomach ache from being rushed like it's a marathon, this is the place for you. Coming from the Middle East, I was shocked by the fact that everything was drenched in lemon and the humus was inedible. Nothing is prepared fresh. All the food , appetizers and entrees came out together and within minutes. Server was so curt! BEWARE!!!! The fact that a restaurant is on Gold Belly, certainly does not mean that their food is of any quality or good taste!!! read more

Great service and the food was AMAZING! My first time trying this kind of food and I am so happy I did. I had the lunch special, chicken kebab with rice. Soooooo good. read more

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Dropped by with no wait on a weekend afternoon after a day of exploring Bay Ridge. I'd heard great things about Tanoreen, and wasn't disappointed. We split the eggplant napoleon and lamb shank - serious yum, especially the eggplant. I loved the combination of flavors and textures with that dish, and never had anything like it before. The lamb shank was good, but some parts were slightly dry. The parts that weren't, though, were out of this world delicious. read more

the food here is amazing, and its a great place to go if you want to eat good food in a fancy atmosphere. read more

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This is a six-star place, no fooling. Don't let the unflashy room fool you. Tanoreen has delicious, well-seasoned, lively, colorful food -- full of texture and surprises, a cuisine that isn't the same old Mexican or Thai. What's more, the room is warm and welcoming and the staff terribly congenial. I've eaten there a half-dozen times and the level of pleasure has always been consistent, no disappointments. Yesterday my wife and I had a party there for fifty guests, and everything was, if you can imagine, even better, and everyone was thrilled to have been at Tanoreen. We will be back! read more

Good food and excellent service. The restaurant offers complimentary zaatar toasted pita and pickled vegetables and olives. The waiter also gave us a hummus on the house. I ordered the Mediterranean eggplant and it was pretty tasty. Didn't like how the serving was small though as the majority of the plate was rice. The food is on the pricier side but If you are looking for authentic Palestinian/Levantine food with a modern twist I'd recommend this spot. $24 Follow @halalfoodstagram_ on IG for more halal food content. read more

Tanoreen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

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They have outdoor dining with heat lamps. It's fully open on one side so it's well ventilated and reasonably warm. I would still wear a jacket but the heating helps. We made a reservation for a Friday evening. The service was excellent and very friendly. The brussel sprouts were incredible and the drinks selection was fun. The dolmades we're very flavorful, heavier on the wrapping than on the filling. It was a nice place to go for dinner before walking over to see the Dyker Heights lights. read more

Outside the comforts of my mother's homemade, authentic Lebanese cooking and my visits to Lebanon (including, yes, Tannourine in the Batroun district), I've been hard-pressed to fully endorse a Middle Eastern restaurant in Massachusetts or New York. Months before I moved to New York, I learned about Tanoreen after watching the restaurant's knafeh being featured on Food Network's "The Best Thing I Ever Ate." Very few restaurants in the Northeast know how to properly make knafeh, which is a traditional cheese dessert that's celebrated by Lebanese and Palestinians (its more readily available in Montreal, Toronto, and in Michigan). Therefore, I knew I had to make the trip to Bay Ridge to give Tanoreen a shot... And my high expectations were met! First, the interior of Tanoreen exudes a charm- it's aesthetically very pleasing. Second, the service is spot-on. My servers accommodated a party of 12 for lunch very efficiently, in a friendly manner, and with the utmost professionalism. Rawia Bishara, the chef and owner, swung by our table to kindly introduce herself, and one can tell how proud she is of her Palestinian roots, of her Bay Ridge neighborhood, and of traditional Levantine cooking. Third, and most importantly, the food was spot-on. Anyone with major complaints in this regard clearly has a deluded sense of what traditional Middle Eastern food tastes like. For example, the falafel and shawarma were served not with hummus or plain tahini (which drives me nuts), but with tarator- a tahini-based sauce that goes the extra step with lemon and salt. The cheese pie (fatayer bil jibneh), the kibbé (a ball of bulgur, minced onions, and finely ground lean beef or lamb), the fattoush (a Levantine salad), the stuffed grape leaves (waraq 3enab), the hummus, and the mtabbal (baba ghannoush- an eggplant dip) were all excellent. The musakhan- a Tanoreen specialty and often considered the national dish of the Palestinian people- was a delight to try. The best way to approach a meal with a group of friends here is to order a variety of mezze dishes- a variety of appetizers- and to share them family-style. You might then consider splitting a few entrees if you're looking for a more expensive and heavier meal. My large party stuffed itself to the point of a collective food coma and left having paid only about $25, including gratuity- an extremely reasonable price for the amount we ate! And yes, before we left, we had to try the knafeh. It was the best restaurant knafeh I've found so far in the Northeast and transported me, even if only briefly, back to my days in Beirut. It delighted me and my non-Middle Eastern friends alike. A must-try! The service, food, atmosphere, and hospitality here is a credit to the Arab spirit and culture that Rawia cultivates and preserves. If you're looking for authentic Levantine cuisine (without hipsters' unjustifiably over-inflated prices or cultural appropriation), blast the song "El-Bosta" by the legendary Lebanese artist, Fairuz, and make the trek to Bay Ridge to try the food at Tanoreen. It's the closest you'll get to the real thing here in the US. read more

Tanoreen - Knafeh ()- the sweet, cheesy deliciousness of the Levantine gods. - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

I live in California and my kids live in Brooklyn. For Christmas, I decided to gift them with a meal from Tanoreen. If you read my prior post, you know how much I loved eating there on my last visit to Brooklyn. This review is about the delivery service. I called and spoke to Salem. Because my kids live outside of the delivery area, I asked Salem to find a way to get food to them. He said he would figure something out and call me back. He spoke to his in-house driver and for a fee, they agreed to deliver anything I wanted. That meant driving 30 to 45 minutes to the address I gave them. So I placed a phone order. Not only did they get the order right, they delivered it on time. That's very important to me. Thank you Salem for making this delivery happen. The kids loved every bite of their meal. I can't wait to be back in Brooklyn and to eat at Tanoreen again. Best in Brooklyn. read more

I rarely rate restaurants since I know how hard it is to operate as a business or rate them 5 stars but this place was so horrible, food was very bland, the mixed grill is the worst one I ever had and which "authentic" restaurant give the coke from Fountain... only kunafa was ok, I don't understand how this kind of restaurants can operate in nyc read more

What's not to like about this fantastic restaurant?It's been a highly praised restaurant in Bayridge for years. And the reason is their phenomenal food offerings. Everything you order is delicious. read more

The food was good, dessert was delicious. I have to be honest, I LOVE meat and chicken. But the chicken I got was kind of tasteless and bland. The rice was delicious but even my husband said it could have had more flavor. The servers were hospitable in the fact that we were fasting. Most of them were kind but one was a bit rude to me when I asked about the possibility of having the alcohol removed from a cocktail and just ordering a mocktail. He said it was impossible, without even asking the bartender..I know how to make a mocktail, you just remove the alcohol lol I think he was just lazy and didn't want to ask the bartender. I should have just gotten up and asked him myself. Very beautiful ambiance. But not really something I would go back to, as I live 40 minutes away and there are way more impressive Arabian restaurants out here for way cheaper. Oh and the bill was HUGE. read more

I finally tried it, after hearing so much about Tanoreen from friends in NYC, seeing it on the Food Network, and most importantly, as a knafeh fiend, I had to go. Initial impressions were good. My friends and I (3 in total), showed up on a Friday night. We didn't have reservations and we gladly put our names on the waitlist. We were told it was going to be 45 minutes to an hour until our table was ready. No problem! We'd be back as soon as we got the call. Perhaps it was our lucky night because 10-15 minutes after we left to walk around and check out the neighborhood, we got the call from hostess that our table was ready. Great! We quickly returned. There are so many things I enjoyed about my experience. I felt the service was phenomenal. The staff was highly attentive and took great care of us. To start we ordered a few appetizers - the grape leaves, a plate of hummus, and the sambosek. All fine choices to start with. I loved the sambosek, it reminded me so much of the ones my mother made. For dinner we had the lamb fetti, and the grilled combo platter. I personally found the fetti to be amazing! It's enough food for 2-3 people and it so well balanced with flavor. I wasn't a fan of the grilled combo platter, I think there are other dishes on the menu that are more worthy of ordering, such as the squash yogurt or the stuffed cabbage. The best part of the whole experience at Tanoreen was the knafeh. It was the highlight of the night. Yes, believe the hype, because it's real. Trust me because when it comes to knafeh, I know. I also met the owner, and she is the sweetest woman ever. Very nice, extremely hospitable, and you can feel the positive energy that she emits through her interactions with the guests. I'm looking forward to my next visit as I'd love to sample more of the menu, and a 2nd round of knafeh. read more

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I never leave reviews unless I am really passionate about a restauraunt. This my first yelp review to warn anyone interested in this restauraunt to pass on it. I went last night with my family for dinner to celebrate my birthday. I spent time living/working in the Middle East and love food from the Levant but know that I won't get quite the same flavor notes/quality in NYC. On a mission to find the best Levant food at home, I've been trying restaurants left and right and had high hopes for Tanoreen given all the hype. But the food was HORRIBLE. Our order: Fattoush: wayyyy too wet and soggy from an abundance of lemon juice and too sour bc it was so covered in sumac that you couldn't distinguish and part of the salad - it was a universal purple. Mhammara: this is my favorite dip. It is meant to be tart with some pomogranate molasses but also spicy and nutty. It came to the table ice cold (recurring theme of all the hot mezze we ordered), also wet as if it were prepared long ago and stored in a freezer but not fully defrosted. It had no distinct flavor and was extremely disappointing Cauliflower: this was also meant to be a hot appetizer. It is suppossed to be fried and crisp but arrive room temperature and soggy with a pool of pomegrante molasses on the bottom and (i think) covered in some tahina on the top, with no salt or flavor Baba: mediocore, no major complaints but definitely nothing special shwarma sliders: the bread pocket was so thick and doughy, the meat was rubbery hard kibbeh: this was also insanely dissapointing, it was meant to be a hot appetizer. The shell of the kibbeh is supposed to be sturdy and crispy and the inside should include a mix of ground lamb and pine nuts. What arrived? A soggy kibbeh ball, outter shell texter was terrible and then the lamb was overseasoned with cloves - it was the only thing you could taste. Just a ton of cloves. and again, seemed as it was pre-fried decades ago, pulled out of the freezer, partially defrosted and then zapped in a microwave and brought out to us. We ordered the mix grilled entree - the meat was tough, seasoned poorly and nothing remotely close to what it should have been. The only acceptable thing we ate all night was the rice. Do not come here unless you love half-defrosted frozen food, with flavor so far removed from what it is meant to be and sub-par service. Took forever to flag a waiter and was not attentive. read more

Had heard many good things and decided to give it a try. The greeter was cheerful and helpful. Specials were presented and explained thoughtfully. We had stewed eggplant appetizer which was delicious. I had the lamb kebab and my wife had the chicken kebab. In general everything was done well except for a few small items. My lamb was cooked unevenly as some pieces were very tender and some were slightly tough although very flavorful. The chicken was dry and missing the grilled veg. The lamb had grilled peppers and onions, the chicken had none which I believe would have helped with the dryness. Otherwise the wait staff was very attentive and helpful. Would definitely go back, worth the trip. read more

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This place deserves all the praise it has ever received. Inspired by the restaurant's premiere on Bon Appetite, I came on a valentines date here and we couldn't of been happier. Although we were running late on our reservation, the staff was accommodating and welcoming when we arrived. The space was homey, and the staff was friendly. We were very happy to meet the owner as she greeted each table, so we could tell her how splendid the food was. The Lamb shank Makloneh was perfect to share. The lamb fell off the bone with the pressure of a spoon and was deliciously seasoned. The rice and other add ons made the perfect dish, especially with the side of yogurt sauce and hummus. Every bite was extraordinary and I highly recommend this dish to share between 2 people for the perfect dinner. For dessert we ordered Knafeh, which was a perfect way to end the night. Worth a try if you've never had it before! Very easy to share too. With this dessert, there's no way you could leave unsatisfied. I can't wait to go back to eat here again! read more

I cant say I loved it or hated it. It was ok. The ambience was nice, the staff was very good, it's the food I wasn't too impressed with. I enjoy middle eastern food greatly, but I cant say I enjoyed it here so much. It seemed as if some flavors were just overpowering. One dish just felt like it had an over loud of parsley. I liked the fish on my Siyadiyya but again the rest of the dish had an overpowering flavor. Overall it was ok. read more

Tanoreen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Living on the fast track, I do not waste time when there is something I want to taste. Looking at the pictures, I was referred to this place by Atif for some special dessert that I was curious about the taste. I came to try and realized that the restaurant was really nice, much nicer than what I had in mind, from the decoration, food, and customer service it was excellent. I went to Yelp to see the pictures of food and picked one of those. I had a blast with the waitress who was nice and friendly when I asked her for Beans...lololol she was like "We are a Mediterranean restaurant, we do not have beans !" I insisted, but don't you have some peas or something similar to the beans to match my rice meal?!...to which she laughed even more at me, it was like a small live commedy show for a moment. If you do go here, please ask them for beans, that was funny ! lolol I don't know much about Mediterranean food, so I figured, a dish with rice, must come with some kind of beans, because that is how us, Spanish people do. Anyhow, my meal was Rice with Steak, I don't remember the name, the picture is posted.The food was excellent in taste and moist, no beans needed. The flavor, the spices are excellent, it could not be better than the flavor it has, this is top of the top and a must do, if you like Mediterranean food. Finally, the dessert that made me go there, I tasted, it was good. But the real deal here is the food, and the Lebanese beer which has a low alcohol level. Loved it! Thank you Atif for the recommendation. read more

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We have been walking past this place for a few months, ever since we moved to the neighborhood, and decided our anniversary was a fine time to try it out. We decided to share everything, so we ordered a fatoush salad, the fried halloumi cheese plate, and the grilled meat platter. We also shared a nice bottle of Grenache red. The halloumi arrived first, and was excellent, served with grilled tomato, olives and crispy flatbread with zaatar. So tasty, smooth, almost meaty in texture, and delicious. Then the fatoush arrived, and was delicious too- perfectly dressed tomato, onion, greens, and flatbread croutons- lemony, bright, wonderful textures in your mouth, and so good. Last, the main course, of course. A platter of grilled sausage, beef, chicken, and filet mignon with grilled tomato, grilled pearl onions, and perfectly seasoned rice. Oh and the garlic sauce! My only, lone complaint is that what we didn't finish, they didn't offer to pack up for us. I thought it was a given when you don't finish your meal that it is offered to be packed up. We easily had a nice lunch left over, but ah well. Actually, I do have one more complaint, but that is easily rectified- by the time our dinner was done, it had become extremely loud in the restaurant. The floors are stone, the walls are square with no dampening materials. So the best way to avoid that is to go early or go late. The service was superb, and the owner walked around, touching tables at one point, which is always a nice thing. In fact, I used to own 3 restaurants in seattle, and one of them was a deli-cafe with wine, books, and the odd cooking items for sale. And I used to sell the Tanoreen cookbooks! Small world. I recommend going here. The food is spot on, and he service is great. Just ask for your leftovers to go read more

Don't really write reviews for places, but this one is definitely worth an amazing review. Went here for lunch with my friend. The place is nicely decorated and classy. Ordered the Farug for the entree and had the Kafta Meatballs for the appetizer. The kafta meatballs was really good; the platter included three meatballs laying tomato paste. The meatballs were filled with a cheese and the meat was really juicy. The Farug platter was for two and it was huge; we couldn't finish it. The potatoes was flavorful and baked along with the meat. I think this was the best meat I've had at a restaurant. We both really loved the place. The service was amazing as well. Would definitely return here and recommend to others! read more

Tanoreen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

A restaurant packed that needs reservations at night? If the saying is follow where the locals go, this is it. Of course, you'll also get the stares from them as "oh, more people from Yelp.." Large portions of food. Generally steering towards the tasty side. The price is also a little on the higher side, which would explain the large portions of food. Also, be prepared to wait a little bit, as the food comes out a little slower than I expected. I recommend one entry to share, an appetizer, and a dessert if wanted. Decor is nice and intimate. read more

I've never had Middle Eastern food such as that served here, so I think it was a little out of my comfort zone. It is certainly an interesting place to visit, considering the chef's cookbooks are on display, the decor is great, and the location is vibrant. However, we did not particularly like the lamb stew... it wasn't bad but it was just not what we are used to. The eggplant we loved! Probably won't return, but it was a good experience :) read more

Tanoreen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Totally worth the trip to Bay Ridge. Everything we had was delicious - especially the cauliflower steak and Brussels sprouts! read more

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Tanoreen is very good, but it may be a bit overhyped simply because people want to root for and believe in an old-school restaurant in a Brooklyn neighborhood untouched by gentrification. It's tasty, but the 4.7 food rating on Zagat (same as Eleven Madison Park and Marea!) seems like a bit much. Anyway, a few takeaways: --The labne (yogurt cheese) is just lovely and shouldn't be missed. Great by itself and goes with almost everything. --The fattoush salad is a kaleidoscope of bright herbs and veggies. A must-try. --Skip the rice pilaf, not much going on. --The vaunted Arabian coffee is strong but not really anything special, and may be marred a bit by stray grounds. --The kibbie (basically crispy lamb stuffed with tender lamb) and the musakhan (cardamon-spiced chicken stew on pita) are both pretty good and worth ordering. read more

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I travel from uptown Manhattan to Bayridge to specifically eat at Tanoreen. That is how incredible the food is. I've honestly never had a better fatoush and I was born and raised in the Middle East. The whole menu is just divine but I'm specifically obsessed with the chicken fatteh. The tabouli is top notch. And the knafeh for dessert omg! I dream about it! The waitstaff is so kind and hard working. The restaurant has such a wonderful vibe. Rawia and Jumana have created something so special here. So if you are reading this and live in NYC., DO IT! Take an uber/cab and treat yourself to some of the most delicious Palestinian cuisine. read more

Philip is an excellent waiter and the food is excellent. It is consistently great! Highly recommend

I love this place. The food, the service, the ambiance, the drinks. The musakhan and rose lemonade were perfection. For dessert, my favorite is their knaffeh, it's the best knaffeh I've ever had; not dry at all, but crunchy enough. I can't recommend this place enough. And yes, their meat is Halal. read more

Cannot say enough good things about this restaurant. They were able to fit a party of 11 people last minute on a Friday evening. The food is amazing and the Knafeh dessert is a must try! The restaurant just has a very relaxed vibe and the servers were all very attentive. read more

Family owned business and very delicious food. Just pop in and take a look at how amazing tingling doubling it is.

It's worth a trip to Brooklyn to check out Tanoreen for Palestinian/Middle Eastern food. They have the standard cold and warm appetizers that many middle eastern restaurants have but the seafood here is worth a try. Went a little overboard with getting both hummus & baba ganoush but both were good. Got the special fisherman's dinner which was excellent as was the shrimp with garlic. For dessert try the kanefeh. It might be one of the best things you've ever had! read more

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The food is pretty good! Whenever I go to a Mediterranean restaurant my go to appetizers are the grape leaves. Sadly, this was the only appetizer that disappointed. I have had better in other places. I had ordered a chicken kebab and the chicken was beautifully cooked. It was tender and juicy. Not a dry piece at all. Service is great and the waitstaff is so good with kids! Take out wise, they do take a bit long but it is worth it! read more

I normally don't eat too much middle Easter food but this place was great. Recommendation were great and the appetizers were we'll received. Took just a bit to get my food but it came out very good. Highly recommended. read more

Tanoreen - Lamb - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

Service 10/10 Food 10/10 Food quality: chicken dishes are so tender same with meat dishes it comes off like cotton candy. Cooked to perfection. Dessert: their Kanafeh is probably the best one I ever had in United States. read more

Excellent food. I know now why this place is always packed. Not very fancy decor but spacious.

Last Thursday was a wonderful night of food,culture and fun! Friendly and efficient staff. Food was served within a decent time scale, in fact spot on really. I ordered the chicken kebab and it was so tasty. It really was so good that me and my husband ended up sharing half of each dish. The performance of the belly dancer was absolutely amazing! Everyone enjoyed and was a wonderful experience. Thank you! read more

Radiant and stellar, risen above the drab Brooklyn middle eastern landscape.....the culinary giant of mighty Tanoreen once hovered. But now they cower dejected by the concrete slabs, sobbing tears of yesteryear's glory. Oh how the vanquished have fallen at the feet of their own misgivings. The sullen shawarma bland and indelicate where zesty spices were laden. The flailing felafel agony of muted mushy pulp. The red pepper disaster .... oh yes, it too lost its hump. Now the camel rots on the banks of Bay Ridge. read more