I deserve to be flogged for living in the neighborhood and never having been to Tanoreen! I knew they had a Michelin star and that people traveled from Manhattan to eat here but for some crazy reason, I never bothered to eat here until I saw it on "The Best Thing I Ever Ate." Tanoreen is by far one of the top 5 restaurants I have ever been to - and trust me, I am VERY picky about my food (this causes for very high grocery bills too!) The atmosphere of the restaurant is great for both first dates and large groups of friends. Having gone on a packed Saturday night, the rooms are big enough that the noise level is moderate enough that you can still hear yourself think. What I liked about the clientele is it was a mix of people - a few tables of Middle Eastern people (that's a good sign that the food is good!) and a table of 35-year old Park Slope yuppies all pregnant with their first child. Word of advice - don't go crazy when ordering because you will not finish anything you eat - the portions are massive and we made this mistake and ended up taking home both of our entrees! The pita bread was basic pita bread but the crunchy seasoned flat bread was awesome and easy to fill up on. We ordered for an appetizer the Musakhan (not on the menu but usually a nightly special). This Middle Eastern "pizza' was pita bread baked with chicken, onions, slivered almonds and wonderful spices like sumac and saffron and was out of this world. I could have eaten 5 platters of this if they let me! The chicken was very moist and high quality (I hate getting gross bits of any meat!) and the sweetness of the onions balanced out the powerful spices. The almonds polished off the dish with a smooth, crunchy, nutty flavor. Lentils are a favorite dish of mine - simple, healthy and flavorful if done right so we also ordered the lentil appetizer which was delicious!! Our mothers would kill us if we said it was better than theirs but my boyfriend and I inhaled it in seconds. First I put it on the pita bread but it was so tasty that it was great just eaten from the spoon - again the Middle Eastern flavors are bold and delicious and some caramelized onions mixed in compliment the lentils very well. After our entrees were brought out and we were barely touching them, one of the bus boys came over worried and asked if everything was ok. The fact that we hadn't eaten our main courses raised an alarm and the restaurant wanted to make sure everything was perfect. We explained how full we were and he said "First time, right? People always order heavy on the appetizers!" My boyfriend had the chicken kabob and really enjoyed it the next day, with a large side salad of mixed vegetables. I had ordered the grilled chicken dish marinated in pesto and olive oil with sun-dried tomato pieces and big pieces of fresh mushrooms and it was delicious!! You'd think that grilled chicken is boring and bland but it was awesome and again, very well cooked and flavorful! The side of vermicelli and rice was a tasty starch as well. We never made it to the knafeh dessert which brought us there in the first place but every single table around us had it and it looked great! The drinks were delicious too as we enjoyed quite a few Tanoreentinis and Pomereens! I'm not one to go cheap when eating out and I'll pay just about anything for an great meal but I was pleasantly pleased with how affordable our meal was at the end of the night - even with two appetizers and two meals and 3 martinis, the total bill came to $86. The drinks are the only thing that made it expensive ($30 for 3 drinks) and that's the norm for martinis anyway. I have had more expensive meals in Bay Ridge that weren't nearly as good as Tanoreen. The owner takes pride in her restaurant and checks in on all the guests throughout the night. We can't wait to go back soon! Oh and they have takeout so we can have Tanoreen any time we want, WOOHOO! read more

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. One of the best restaurants in terms of cleanliness, taste, service and choices are varied and delicious I found the attention to detail in the details presented to you This shows a constant follow-up of the team and what it offers to visitors. The restaurant is well worth a repeat visit read more

I've been coming to Tanoreen for over ten years and I have to say it is hands down one of the best restaurants in NYC. I love the food, I love the staff, many of whom have worked there since I started going. There is always something new here but I have such a hard time not ordering my favorites I already love. My go-to dishes are the eggplant napoleon, kibbeh, hummus with lamb, fatoush, cauliflower, brussels sprouts, haloumi, and the fried whole fish but you really can't go wrong here. read more

Worst Mediterranean Food Ever! We ordered a 100$ worth of food. The portions were so small, and tasted terrible. Will never go back again. EVER! NOT WORTH IT! If you want real food go to Istanbul. read more

I wish i could give 50 stars! The best real lebaneese cuisine ever! Everything was super tasty and hygienic. You can be amazed how beautiful they serve the meals. We tried almost half of their menu most recommended plates are (kofte with yogurt, combo grill , hummus and fattush for sure) . When we come to the prices comparing to other lebaneese restaurants its a little bit more but much better quality and quantity! Thd service was super fast and waiters were friendly . Thank u guyss for making everything perfect read more

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Hate thats it's come to this, but officially done with Tanoreen. Have been here many times before and it's very hit or miss. Tonight three of the entrees we wanted to order were not available. Restaurant was out of lamb, veal and snapper. How is that even possible when that makes up most their menu??? Not acceptable. The entrees we had to comprise with were pretty bad too. Shrimp entree was maybe 8 pieces and pricey. Meat dumplings were dry and sour. Mixed grill was over seasoned yet dry. Only thing I enjoyed eating was the rice, which is a sad thing to say for a $400 dinner. Also wait staff is iffy. Have to constantly wave down servers for their attention. Sad to see a once good bay ridge place go so down hill. read more

Nice enough place along 3rd Avenue in Bay Ridge with comfortable outdoor seating. The food is meh. You can easily get food twice as flavorful at half the price elsewhere in the city. Definitely didn't feel the food was worth the price. Our server was very nice though. read more

Wonderful, vibrant food. Really -- full of herbs and acidity, everything is seasoned so damn well it wakes you up. Everything delivers: the sumac chicken flatbread-- nutty, buttery with that acidic pop; or the eggplant napoleon-- rich and smoky, with a lemony kick; even the beverage program with natural wines and a more than solid beer list. The service is warm and feels like a mom and pop place making this more than a neighborhood gem, a veritable destination. You absolutely cannot skip the knafeh, it's warm and crispy and so delicious. read more

If you google Tanoreen it gets an overall star rating of 4.3... I am glad to report this restaurant Tanoreen gets a 5 star rating from me... This was my first time dining at Tanoreen. I was with friends. One friend had previously dined at Tanoreen and raved about it...I must tell you that I have had some middle eastern food in the past but I must say NOTHING like the food I had from Tanoreen. EVERYTHING we ate was DELICIOUS....when I say everything I mean EVERYTHING! We could hardly breathe when we left. I want to share with you that it felt like "Home". First, everyone we interacted with was most kind and gracious especially Jumana who is the daughter of Rawia and Rawia is behind all the deliciousness you will taste. Jumana was wonderful and so appreciative of the feed back I gave her about the food. I told her there was a familiarness about the food like a "Home" feeling as if mom made it... and mom did make it! Please go see and taste for yourself. I will only suggest that you make a reservation. I gets quite packed quickly. Save yourself some aggravation and use the valet service too. Parking is a little challenging but I PROMISE it will be ALL WORTH IT! read more

Amazing, amazing, amazing! Hands down best middle eastern in Brooklyn. Really lovely menu, service and atmosphere.

Owners are Palestinian I believe...Especially good tabbouleh and hummus. Appetizers are among the best I have had for Middle Eastern, but entrees are not quite in the same league (still good, but there are some better places)...Would happily come back; service is decent enough, and overall, food is pretty good. read more

The best place to take out of towners to. Delicious food, awesome environment, the staff is always really nice and helpful. Looking forward to returning in person post-COVID read more

Great service, food portions are big, usually big enough to share. Always have the Kanafah! Best Ive had so far!

Excellent food. The knafe was extraordinary. The shawarma sliders were unbelievably tasty. The service, however, was slow and inattentive. It was not very busy, and there was plenty of wait staff. Our knafe, which we ordered upon arrival, took nearly an hour to come out, during which we were not checked on or updated. And when it did arrive, it wasn't warm. Really unfortunate, especially considering the truly spectacular food here. read more

Food and service was amazing! Love it here. Highly recommend. Food is very flavorful. For cocktails recommend the Limonada which is very refreshing! read more

Tanoreen - Middle Eastern Near Me - Brooklyn, New York

We made the drive out here after seeing it on TV as well as a recommendation from a friend. Amazing food and be prepared to sit for a while to enjoy as many dishes as possible. Ambiance is also great and i cant think of many places in new york that would be better for levant style food. read more

Musakhan. It's a chicken on pita dish that ripped the top of my head off with delicious flavor. Everything is great. Order a familiar classic to see how well they elevate it, or get something yo never heard of. I didn't know what Musakhan was before I tasted theirs but WOW is it incredible. Look at all these reviews. Go, or order and prepare to write your own glowing review. read more

Delicious food, nice service, cozy atmosphere. Waiter was polite and quick, followed our seafood requests. I'm seafood addicted person, so there were big dishes and affordable prices. read more

I can't stop thinking about this place. Everything was delicious, surprising, and more-ish, especially the halloumi flatbread and the addictive za'atar margarita, but even the random apps we ordered, not knowing what to get! I just wish it were closer to my home, but no worries, we'll be back soon. read more

This restaurant is good for a family night out. Fair price with good serving portion. The upside-down dish with tender lamb shank is a must try if you like lamb! The house special chicken pizza is interesting, but the sourness is a little over powering. Servers are nice and gave good food recommendations! Waited for the check and card payment for about 10 minutes was the reason I had removed 1 star from the review. read more

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Love their Neapolitan eggplant. I have not seen another restaurant making this type of dish

How can i make a review when there are not superlatives in the English language to describe this restaurant. Tonight i spent a joyful night with my family at this restaurant. Unfortunately l only get to New York once or twice per year this a favorite spot read more

I'm middle eastern, so I'm naturally a sucker for good kanafeh. I had just flown from Dubai to New York and was missing the delicious sweets I had recently sampled during those blissful Arabian nights :p. So I was pleasantly surprised when I saw a video on Facebook showing the smiling owner, Rawieh, making her delicious kanafeh in perfect form. From that moment I had a mission: make it to Tanoreen at all costs!! Just the thought of that sweet cheesy goodness on my lips made me want to vandalize a McDonalds. Mmm... but I digress... I didn't have an easy way to get there, so I convinced my close American friends who had a car to make the hour long drive from the city. I was nervous on the way there, hoping my promises of amazing middle eastern food and "the best dessert you've ever had" would prove true. We walked in the door, And boy did they deliver!! We had amazing appetizers: fattoush- Palestinian salad with fried pita chips and sumac, halloumi cheese fried sambousek (cheese fried in phyllo dough triangles), and msakkhan- pita, chicken, red onion and sumac. For the main course we split an order of eggplant and zucchini, perfectly stuffed with rice and lamb. Finally, the moment I'd been waiting for arrived. We ordered the large kanafeh and took a bite... pure heaven! The shredded wheat was crunchy and crisp, the cheese sweet and gooey, and the syrup perfectly complementing the flavors. Kanafeh done right! Special thanks to Sara, our sweet waitress who was extra friendly and helpful! I will definitely make this trip every time I'm in New York! read more

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5 of us had dinner here on a Fri nite. We ordered a bunch of appetizers and two entrees to share. The dishes came out quick after we placed our orders. The best dish (hands-down) was the fall-off-the-bone lamb shank. It came in a huge platter (with potatoes and other root veggies on the side) and was perfect for 5 people to share. All I can say is WOW! Other notable dishes are the dandelion greens, cauliflower, and hummus. The pita bread was a disappointment, as was the chicken kabob. The pita bread seemed just an afterthought, since it was cold and not fluffy (it actually detracted from the great appetizers that's being paired with it). The chicken was overcooked and dry. Overall, I would come back (despite the hour-plus subway ride to/from Manhattan). At least, I know which dishes to order and which ones to skip. read more

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It was good but unless you live in the area I see no reason to trek down to this place. It tried really hard to set itself up as a upscale dining establishment but it's just another restaurant. The menu is repetitive and boring. We ordered a few small plates and honestly the hummus is delicious but the one thing I regretted ordering was the kibbe. Yuck and I'm truly sorry for those who enjoy it but there is a time and place for cinnamon and clove or w.e that was and it is NOT with ground beef and raisins. I took a bite and spit it right back out. It's def an acquired taste. The knaffe was tasty, def a nice way to end the meal. Oh and the rose water lemonade?! Must have! read more

Absolutely amazing. A bit on the pricey side but everything is filled with flavor, even the rice. Nothing is bad, great mix of seasoning and great vibes. Probably the best Lebanese food in bayridge read more

She's amazing. The owner has been a staple in Bay Ridge for 20+ years. I used to eat at her place when she had a little restaurant on 3rd. She'd always come out of the kitchen and ask patrons how the food was. She's gotten famous, the restaurant is big and she still comes out and talks to the patrons. Food is amazing. Love the lamb. read more

Came here on a Sunday night for dinner and had a great time. Make sure you go early or make reservations because it can get pretty busy in the evening. The servers were very attentive and the food was good. I loved the lamb shank and fried cauliflower. The portions are pretty big, and definitely can be shared amongst 2 people. read more

If I had the capability of eating an entire large knafeh and 5 appetizers by myself, I would(I could???). The appetizers are out of this world, and the knafeh? Insane. The entrees are good but I'd much rather get the appetizers just because they're so much better in comparison. However, the mansaf is an exception. That being said, the only mansaf i've ever tried is Tanoreen's, but I think I have pretty good taste. Personal faves: Chicken soup w/freekeh; tastes like the comfort food dish any grandmother would make. Musakhan; EXPLODING with flavor...sumac in every bite. Makdous; we order this for the table and normally I end up with most of it... Shawarma sliders; God knows how they marinated this meat to get all that flavor in..but they're doing it right Mansaf; tender flavorful lamb, contrasted with crunchy slivered almonds. I feel like crying thinking about this at 1am right now Meat grape leaves; so much more flavorful than the vegetarian ones, and the filling has great texture Knafeh; i'm not even gonna bother reviewing this. I'd travel all the way just for this. The service is also up to par, with friendly staff patiently willing to help you navigate the menu and recommend dishes. If you're lucky you might get a chance to speak to the owner, such a kind, lovely lady. This place has a special place in my heart, hands down. (Get the knafeh, even if you're stuffed to the max. Do it) read more

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We were in Bay Ridge for the Norwegian Day Parade and the Free Palestine Demonstration. I have been trying to get to Tanoreen for years and something always prevented me. I was psyched having heard nothing but good things. The room was nice and the staff, numerous and polite. We were seated quickly on this late Sunday afternoon, it was moderately crowded. We scanned and used our phones to read the menu. After a consultation with my wife, we ordered a kale salad to split, a vegetarian combo and a Mushbaka (?) for myself. The special I ordered was a lamb rice dish that is baked and flipped upside down and served. Unwarmed pita bread was put on the table with a few pickled vegetables, our lemonade and iced tea arrived. The salad was fine with a nice tahini based dressing. Silverware was replaced and our entrees came out. My barely warm 'ovenbaked' thirty dollar lamb and rice dish was sent back to be heated up. It was good and a enough food for two people but nothing to gush about. It wasn't anything I couldn't have done at home. I ordered another iced tea and it took so long to arrive I thought, they had forgotten it. I was told they had made a new batch. I had finished eating at that point and the five dollar long awaited iced tea, sat there.The wife said her veggie platter was very good. I felt my hundred dollar late lunch wasn't worth it and won't be back. read more

The BEST Palestinian food in New York City!!! Everything is made to perfection and all the dishes are lovingly and carefully made. The daily specials are genuine Palestinian dishes - mansaf, mloukheya, wara 3nab. I live all the way in Inwood and will make the two hour trek to brooklyn every time if it means eating here! My family is from Nablus and this knafe rivals what I've had straight from Nablus! Everything about Tanoreen makes you want to come back for more read more

Everything was perfect, unique and tasty! The environment is nice and our servers were welcoming. Cauliflower Steak was the star of the night, strongly recommended! Eggplant Napoleon, babaganus and hummus were great as well as everything else-you can't really go wrong here. Must visit! read more

Amazing wow hassan was my long time friend and I just met him again who served me today after 8 years. Great guy the best iknafa I ever had hands down. The kebab platter was the best but the rice wow. read more

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We've eaten here before COVID, and got curbside pickup yesterday. Ordered through their app, and everything was ready right on time. Just as delicious as we remembered. The fattoush salad is a particular favorite, but all the spreads (hummus, labneh) are also delicious and I can never not order the lamb shank. We didn't realize they had started outdoor dining - they have a good set up - so we will try that next time. Their food is on par with the best middle eastern restaurants we've been to in Dubai and Dearborn ! Highly recommend. read more

This place is definitely worth the trek from the city. It was absolutely delicious. By far one of the most authentic places, in and around NYC. Very welcoming, you could tell it was made with love and passion. Highly recommend. read more

I didn't expect much when I searched for restaurants in Bay Ridge for lunch - was I surprised! Both the food and the service were outstanding. The service was attentive and personal. The food was full of flavor; well prepared; different in flavors across dishes; plentiful and satisfying. Congrats on a really wonderful experience of great food with attentive and charming service. read more

I have been here twice and both times it has been a let down unfortunately. I don't know if it's because I'm middle eastern and I know what the food is supposed to taste like. The hummus tastes like it's not homemade. The fatouch salad is bland. The lamb makloubah had good flavors but I kept finding tough skins of something in there. The knafeh is ok.. there is a little too much cheese. I did appreciate the owner of the restaurant coming around to each table to greet the guests. Great customer service but not the best middle eastern food. read more

Outstanding. The vibe of the restaurant is great - true neighborhood spot that happens to serve some of the best middle Eastern food I've come across in nyc. Highly recommend the chicken tagine if it's offered. Beer selection - Mikkellerc Grimm, and others - is on the mark. read more

I have heard so many wonderful things about this restaurant and my good friend has dined here on 3 occasions recently, raving about each and everyone, so we had chosen to come her for an early Mother's Day celebration this past Saturday. First, it was a very cold and rainy day and it felt that the restaurant did not have adequate heating. We had ordered a bunch of appetizers and right away, I was thrown off by how lemony everything tasted, a comment that I see permeating many of the lower-rated reviews here. My 12 year old son who is quite a foodie has tasted baba ganoush and asked me why it was so sour, so I tasted it myself, and it basically, was inedible. I wanted to send it back, but I never do that. Pretty much everything had sour/tangy taste to it, from appetizers to mains. I was really disappointed as we had very high expectations for this place. read more

It's hard to review Tanoreen in that everything has already seen said. A favorite of the rich, famous and normal people alike. Wonderful food rich in authenticity. read more