Tanoreen
Middle Eastern Restaurant and Lebanese Restaurant$$$$
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn
The experts at Epicurious and Food Network recommend this place
"Kibbie among best in NYC and Eggplant Napoleon a must."(12 Tips)
"Try the Kibbies, Mini Schwarma sliders and the Lamb..."(4 Tips)
"Try the Eggplant Napolean - Finally visited #Tanoreen in Bay Ridge!"(4 Tips)
"... fried cheese special, cauliflower salad all super flavorful and delicious"(4 Tips)
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Still the best of Bay Ridge after all these years. And even if you're on a special diet (gluten free, vegetarian, or allergic to nuts) the current menu is labeled and you can find plenty of options!
Christina SquitieriJanuary 25, 2019The lamb shank is worth every penny, everything is delicious and so wonderfully seasoned, and the owner and head chef walks around to each table to ask how you are enjoying your meal. It’s wonderful!- Jenna Odett LaskinFebruary 1, 2015Excellent Middle Eastern in Bay Ridge. Worth a trek from other boroughs, super fresh and great service even on a packed Saturday night. Hummus, baba, eggplant Napoleon, grilled whole fish, mixed grill
Village VoiceAugust 4, 2014This is a great brunch place! Try one of two dozen hot and cold mezes, including a olive spread flavored with capers, and dried Armenian sausage sojuk. Read more
MarcMay 20, 2019Newsweek '19 Top 9 BK Places: One of the best Middle Eastern eateries in NY, serves up excellent creamy hummus; Brussels sprouts w/pomegranate seeds, garlic and tahini; and tender grilled meats
Helena WongMay 18, 2014How does one leave a tip? You can't go wrong with anything on the menu. Try the fatoush, califlower & musakhan. All authentic dishes & large portions! A bit loud at the venue but food will compensate!
James CJune 23, 2018Fantastic food try the specials. The wine was unique and worth a try if you like different varieties. The spices were amazing in all the dishes. Expensive but worth it for a special occasion.
LOVE this place! The food and people are incredible! Never a bad meal here, ever! Sooo many dishes to recommend, but my favorites are the Musakhan, Mhammara, Brussels Sprouts & Chicken or Lamb Fetti.
Peter LadaAugust 10, 2014The Kibbeh is great, babagenush is smokey, pickles are house-made & exceptional. Desert is to die for. Cocktails are inventive. The zatar bread is good, but, well, let's not talk about the pita...
Time Out New YorkAugust 29, 2018The Palestinian-born chef and owner takes extra steps in reviving the flavors of her Nazareth childhood—charring eggplants in charcoal, rolling out pita, hand-making savory yogurt. Read more- LilyMay 3, 2017Lucky Peach: "Start with a smattering of spreads, labneh, baba ghanoush. You could and maybe should just keep going with appetizers, some fried halloumi cheese, a plateful of kibbe-meat croquettes."
AlexandraNovember 23, 2014Gorgeous, fresh food! Lots of vegan options, too. The beet hummus, cauliflower, tahini and falafel were all delicious! Will visit again.
Portions are delicious as sizable! Even the breakfast is fantastic. And, as others have said, leave room for the Knafeh dessert as it will blow your mind!
- Lori K. http://www.lkpheartsfood.netAugust 1, 2013EVERYTHING you've heard about this place is true. Every bite is a dream. Eggplant Napoleon, roasted cauliflower, and just about anything with lamb will be worth your time.
SJune 10, 2012Delicious Middle Eastern food, love the fish, the chicken kebab, the Armenian sausages SouJouk, the Hummus with Meat, the grilled Halloumi, and the amazing knefe desert, just to name a few!
Joy FieldsFebruary 25, 2012Leave no stone unturned at this amazing foodie haven! You MUST try the babaganoush, the hummus, the brussels sprouts, the eggplant napolean... And let Rawia and Jumana help you pick the right entree.
EpicuriousAugust 3, 2014You'll want to order a ton of appetizers (fried haloumi, cauliflower salad with pomegranate molasses, layered eggplant Napoleon, etc.) and passing them around family-style. Read more- EpicuriousMarch 30, 2015The baba ghanoush has an insanely smoky, sweet flavor, and the zaatar-spiced flatbread that comes in the premeal bread basket has an MSG-level addictiveness. Read more
- the best middle eastern cuisine in NYC — no contest! tons of vegetable choices, everything's fresh and interesting, your taste buds will never be bored here.
Fula OOctober 21, 2022Lamb shank, chicken tagine, red snapper cauliflower steak are all amazing. The kafta is one of the best you will ever have
CécileJuly 4, 2014Delicious and beautiful middle eastern food. Mediterranean cuisine is the best! Try the lamb over rice with homemade goat yogurt and grilled almonds.
HolidayMay 14, 2015Only place I indulge in lamb pairs amazingly with a glass of Malbec. Servers can be a bit pushy don't let them put you off, you are there for the amazing food.
Serious EatsMarch 25, 2014When you go to Tanoreen, the best bet is to practice largesse—order widely, try many dishes, and take the leftovers for a Tanoreen redux the day after.
The Corcoran GroupOctober 8, 2010Make reservations or go early. This is Middle Eastern food mecca. Definitely start with the hummus and tabbouleh followed by a delicious half chicken. Order lots of appetizers.
- Fodor's TravelSeptember 9, 2015The signature dessert, knafeh, baked sweet cheese in phyllo dough, topped with rosewater and pistacchios, requires a worthwhile 10-minute wait while it bakes. Read more
This is true middle eastern cuisine here. Portions are no joke and you should order anything/everything with lamb. DELICIOUS, and cheap!
Kev SkinnyAugust 14, 2014If you like middle eastern, this is best in Burroughs. Grape leaves, kefta, kebabs all with an upscale flare.
Food NetworkAugust 15, 2011On Food Network's The Best Thing I Ever Ate, Sunny Anderson recommends the Knafeh, a sweet Middle Eastern pastry, at Tanoreen in Brooklyn, NY. Find more tips at Food Network Local. Read more
Chris VodolaMarch 15, 2015The Kafta will change your life. There's a reason why Tanoreen went from a 500 sq foot store front up the street to this corner lot palace.
Isa AlcantaraSeptember 8, 2013Fabulous food, great service. Big portions, so might be good to get a couple of things and share. Thumbs up!
Mohammad AlamAugust 7, 2014Definitely have the kenafa, otherwise all the entrees are amazing too. Love their shawarma sliders.- EpicuriousAugust 23, 2010Middle Eastern meets Mediterranean at this favorite restaurant of the Daily Candy's Erin Wylie. Try the baba ganoush and make sure to sample the bread baskey for the zaatar-spiced flatbread.
Best middle eastern food in New York, yet the hummus is mildly disappointing. Get everything- Village VoiceNovember 14, 2011Winner of Best Middle Eastern in the Village Voice 2011 Best Of issue! Sambouseka served with a homemade cilantro pesto are to die for.
- Luz HidalgoJune 29, 2012Try the Kibbies, Mini Schwarma sliders and the Lamb Shank...amazing. The best Mediterranean food I've ever had.
arishFebruary 3, 2014amazing place. enjoyed the eggplant napoleon, mhammara, sambosek and the veggie grape leaves.
Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 16, 2011The menu offers plenty to please, but be sure to consider some items from the listing of specials. - Inspector
- Graham GnallJanuary 13, 2018Mousakhan, kibbie, baba ghanoush, artichoke salad (special), cauliflower
Sunny AndersonMay 9, 2010The pistachio cocktail and the Knafeh for dessert are the best. If you like crunchy eggplant, order it for the app, the tahini with it is perfect.
Aeolian-Skinner Princess PastoreDecember 19, 2018The cheese dessert is heavenly!! The food outrageous!
Alexis FanJune 3, 2012Portions are huge here. Get the eggplant napolean and schwarma sliders. Save room for dessert knafeh, but it's a lot! Overall food was okay. Worth a try.- Village VoiceFebruary 3, 2012Village Voice is excited to have Tanoreen at the 2012 ChoiceEats food fest! Full list of restaurants here: http://ow.ly/8QjDQ
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- 8.8
"Everything is amazing, but if I have to choose one thing to recommend, it's the lamb meatballs... Mouthgasm"
Rob Baumgartner - 8.7
"Chicken shawarma sandwich is superb. Great lemon garlic sauce."
Jarel Hill - 7.7
"Great happy hour, great cocktails, gray food. Faves include Pump up the Jam and the eggplant and yogurt mezzes - splurge for the four-fer."
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- 6.6
"The best pastry here is the baklava cheesecake. Tiramisu is also good. If your looking for chocolate indulgence get the triple chocolate cake slice. Do NOT get the mousse cake slices nor the Napolean"
Rose Aahh - 7.6
"Excellent service! Bangin specials! Good local bar"
Caitlin C - 7.4
"Good spot! Just wish they would set out honey and cinnamon for your coffee"
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