New York has never had a Lebanese restaurant like Naya...(The New York Times).
Welcome to NAYA, a modern Lebanese-Mediterranean Mezze and Grill serving traditional Lebanese fare in a contemporary setting. NAYA is a combination of pure tradition mixed with innovation.
Building upon the original techniques and recipes of older generations of Lebanese women, NAYA offers the same respected delicacies from mezze to salads to perfectly char-grilled and seasoned barbecue meats and fish.
"We take our friends there to introduce them to Lebanese food and they are always delighted with the cuisine, atmosphere, and service. The servers have become our friends. The food is always fresh, especially the appetizers and the chicken and mixed grill kebabs that are a favorite. We always look forward to going to our home away from home (kitchen)."
Dined on 5/16/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"I really can't say enough about this place. It was delicious all around and very fairly priced. There was nothing we ordered that we did not like. The restaurant interior is very modern and they did a great job of utilizing the small space. Highly recommended! Will surely go again."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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"I am regular at the Express version of Naya which is a great fast casual middle eastern cafeteria. I took my hubby to check their upper scale spot few blocks away, and I was very much suprised. order lot of mezzes and some wines from the bekaa!"
Dined on 5/05/2013
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"It was quite nice. My friend I went with is from Jordan. She was very pleased with the authenticity of your cuisine. And we both enjoyed the great flavors of it. :) Thumbs up!"
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: great for lunch, special occasion
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"I rarely had a good lebanese or middle eastern meal outside of lebanon in a nice setting. naya's design is a bit too sleek, food and service met my expectation. highly recommended"
Dined on 5/02/2013
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"Cute spot, very modern and sleek interior with very attentive service. Moudardara and baba ghannouj was tasty, but my main course - kibbe labniye was mushy, with no flavor except for onion. I do not think I would return here."
Dined on 1/30/2013
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"Attentive service, but very bland food. Also, we didn't realize until the check came that we were brought a different appetizer than what we ordered. When pointing it out to our server, he did nothing but shrug his shoulders and walk away. Overall not an awful experience, but would not go back."
Dined on 04/26/2013
2011
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"This place is a gem. Authentic Lebonese food, fresh, healthy and delicious. Great value. Was my first time on a recommendation from friends that have been going at least once a week since they opened...I plan on becoming a regular too!"
Dined on 04/21/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, great for lunch
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"White clean fresh, designer did a very good job in a very tiny place Rice with pasta something new for me but it is out of this world, our server was always smiling and very attentive, he is very confident and he said I know that you are coming back. Well, his sweet smile IS bringing me back to naya. Xo"
Dined on 04/10/2013
2011
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"I never write a review but this food was great I had to write it. Only thing wasn't good was the service I had to wait along time to for my check but I will still go back there."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2011
Special Features: great for outdoor dining
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"This is some of the best Middle Eastern food I have ever had. This is a small restaurant built into a unique space which is so much fun by itself. The food is incredibly fresh, unique and tasty. The quality in every dish was evident. We were a party of five and ordered about fifteen different dishes and they were all fantastic. This is a place I will be coming back to."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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"Excellent as always! It is always a pleasure to introduce friends to Naya and watch their faces light up as they taste the delicious food. Perhaps they too will become regulars..... Thanks, Naya."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"Incredibly nice people working there, Asked my waiter to add some chicken on my salad ( No problem Sir ) Professional attitude keeps business running"
Dined on 03/19/2013
2009
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"Naya is very well designed Our server with the pony tail was a sweetheart The food is delicious The little busboy who made me speak sign language with him is adorable We will be back for more"
Dined on 03/13/2013
2011
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"Here is the deal 3 mini mezzo and one main course for 22 dollars U can get anything from humus to Kobi, they serve it in one small plate they put all 3 apps in it, Now for main course I had the chicken kabab and my friend got the beef, and we shared them this way we were both able to get both chicken and beef. The chicken is outstanding but the beef is beyond this world. When I come back I will probably get the mixed grill coz I still have t taste the lamb."
Dined on 03/02/2013
2009
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"My birthday turned to be the happiest day at that restaurant. They opened a bottle of champagne the waiter said it is on the house from the manager We were party of six Maybe it is cheap bottle but so what, I loved it Thank you Naya"
Dined on 02/25/2013
2009
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"Excellent service, food, and overall dining service. A new favorite that I will be recommending to others. I will definitely be a regular patron. Thank you for satisfying my craving for authentic Lebanese food.Sincerely yours,Nicholas Kattar"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2013
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"Great Lebanese food! It has an interesting ambiance and a very modern feel. The meat was particularly great. As a Lebanese person, I thought the batata harra and grape leaves were not so great, but my non-Lebanese friends loved them. The wait staff were very nice and friendly, but a little bit pushy to get out the door when we wanted to spend a few extra minutes chatting."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2012
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"Nice small space, it was my wife's birthday I called and asked for flowers to put on the table they did not charge for it, that was really nice, plus on top of it the manager gave 2 champagne glasses on the house."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2011
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"Our food was excellent (best hummus and pita I've ever had) but the service was extremely slow. We arrived at 5:30pm when the restaurant opened and it took a full hour to get our main entrees. Other parties who arrived later were even served before us. I will come back for the food but I'll make sure I'm in no hurry to be somewhere else."
Dined on 02/22/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies
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"Absolutely super Lebanese cuisine as my grandmother and mom made/make it. Must try the kibbe appetizer or main course version. The Fatoush salad is superb. The men love all the shush kebabs."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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"My boyfriend and I went to Naya Mezze and Grill for Valentine's Day. The decor and the layout of the restaurant is really cool and it was dark lit and romantic. However, the service was terrible. The food was average Mediterranean food if that and the kitchen ran out of rice (I've never heard that one in a restaurant) and have my boyfriend soggy frozen french fries instead. Such a waste of 200+ dollars."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2011
Special Features: romantic
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"Kibbe naya was outstanding I knew about naya from naya express on 3rd ave. Since then i became a regular at both. Levent always givesus good the service, the manager is kind and he always gets us a surprise."
Dined on 02/05/2013
2009
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"I am part Lebanese and as I travel, I am always looking for great Lebanese food. This is one gem you want to add to your "favorite" list. Besides good prices, the food is fanstastic and everything is authentic. Great selection of traditional Lebanese food and great ambiance. Even my wife who is not Lebanese, is now a fan of Lebanese food because of this dining experience at NAYA."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2002
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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"Overpriced, mediocre Mediterranean food with bad service. Maybe OK if you are stuck in the area, but otherwise avoid. Shrimp tasted like it came from the nearby food emporium. Wait staff ignored us and was on their phones."
Dined on 02/01/2013
2007
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