Tanoreen Reviews

aoife 2026.10.26

     

Tanoreen is, in my opinion, one of the best restaurants in all of NYC, the capital of the world. I’m a huge fan of Palestinian cuisine and have had many variations, but Tanoreen brings a unique whim of traditional flavors and refinement. The service here is phenomenal, extremely attentive and speedy. Some of the best I’ve had in the city! Everything on the menu is phenomenal, but some of my personal highlights are the meat grape leaves, crispy halloumi cheese, fatoush salad, sautéed dandelion, and the chicken kabob (so tender and the rice with garlic sauce is perfect). Tanoreen is also the home of my personal favorite knafeh in all of New York City. It’s always baked to perfect, tastes like orange blossom, and reminds me of the knafeh my lifelong friend made me in high school. 🥹 This restaurant is a Bay Ridge legend for a reason. Please consider this place as a pick to impress a date, friends from out-of-town, or even yourself as a nice treat. I’ll be back shortly, and will be buying the Tanoreen cookbook for myself this Christmas. 🤍🇵🇸

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Sameepa Shetty 2026.10.25

     

Unfortunately it may have been an off night for them but the special dish - Lamb Shank Makbouleh was not seasoned and lacked flavor. My partner found it completely unpalatable. The red snapper “fisherman’s meal” I had was lacking too. The fish was tough and rubbery. I suspect an assortment of mezzes is the way to go here. The crispy zatar flat bread was great. We also has the root vegetable salad, a special, which was fine. As was the lentil and butternut squash soup.

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Windy Oktanaura 2026.10.19

     

As first timer in this area, this resto has a warm, sophisticated, and deeply welcoming atmosphere. It blends upscale Middle Eastern dining with a cozy, family-run neighborhood charm that makes you feel instantly at home. Food & Taste: - Appetizers: We started with the cauliflower salad - crispy, perfectly spiced, and full of texture, alongside the meat grape leaves, which were tender, flavorful, and expertly rolled. - Main: For the main course, we ordered the special menu lamb shank maklobeh. It was absolute perfection: the lamb fell right off the bone, and the spiced rice layered underneath absorbed all those rich, comforting flavors. - Dessert: We finished with the kunafe, and it was the ultimate sweet (not too much), cheesy, and crunchy finale to an incredible meal. Service Attentive, gracious, and knowledgeable. The staff guide you through the menu and specials with genuine warmth and professionalism.

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Nabil 2026.10.19

     

If you’re looking for authentic Lebanese food, this is the place! Right in the heart of Bay Ridge, this restaurant delivers the rich flavors and traditional taste that make Lebanese cuisine so special. Yes, it’s a bit pricey, but it’s worth it for a meal you truly enjoy. As the CEO of Bora Bora Smoothie Cafe, I travel often and visit many different restaurants across the country. This is one of the best I’ve had the pleasure of dining at. If you appreciate authentic Lebanese cooking, I highly recommend giving this place a try!

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pyramidlilly hamm 2026.10.14

     

Delicious!

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john ardesia 2026.09.24

     

Excellent Restaurant, Food is Exquisite. Our waiter Bashar was attentive and very nice. Food is extremely fresh and unique. Went Back a Second Time, year Later, just as Good, Purchased a Book and Spices, great Staff

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amira1295 (amira1295) 2026.09.24

     

Having been to this restaurant several times with no issues I am sad to have to even leave this review. I did a takeout order and did not leave a tip. Upon reviewing my credit card statements I saw that a tip of $14.51 was applied without my consent. When I called to rectify this issue I was given a very basic apology and told someone would call me back when the employee who added this unauthorized charge was in so he could reverse it. No one called me back. I call again after almost 2 weeks and am told that they couldn’t reverse the charge but could offer me a credit for the amount that was illegally added. No valid explanation as to why no one at the very least called me to explain that they couldn’t reverse the charge. I said I do not know when I will be back in Brooklyn to even accept this credit and do not know if I even want to come back to which the man said “I am sorry” and then hung up on me. I am not a person to demand service or extra consideration, however, in this case where an employee illegally added a tip it would generally be considered good customer service to do more than simply offer a credit for the exact amount that was essentially stolen from me. I am disappointed in this response and hope that no one else who goes to this restaurant is subject to the same sneaky behavior.

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Daniel Mark 2026.09.23

     

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carol field 2026.09.20

     

met all my expectations for our family get together delicious array of dishes with attentive service

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Rhonda Jackson 2026.09.14

     

I like this place. Good good and good service.

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L K 2026.09.14

     

Amazing food and service. My favorite spot

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Aleksandr Krayniy 2026.09.07

     

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chris 2026.09.06

     

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maeve kathleen 2026.08.31

     

Delicious - we tried every dish we could and cant wait to try more. Idk how to describe it other than deeply warming and stellar homemade dishes. Fantastic Palestinian and Lebanese wines and mint tea. Loved the music. Friendly service. Thank you!

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Salam saleh 2026.08.30

     

Their lamb cubes are great. Everything they serve is top notch.

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Sam Ketaneh 2026.08.28

     

The waiter/ cashier was great, but apart from that the kanafeh I ordered from there was awful. It has an after taste. It has nothing to do with Nablus kanafeh. It was 1/10 1 only for good customer service. It looks good but it was 17 dollars for nothing. They have to take it out of their menu

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Rena Deutsch 2026.08.24

     

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Sarcastic Panda 2026.08.20

     

Mashallah this was so peak Portions were SO generous. Decor was very nice, all the servers and waitstaff were super attentive and kind. Table regularly cleared, utensils replaced between courses. We came for NY restaurant week; literally pick anything off the menu (app + main + dessert) - Special shout outs to the lamb shank; SOOO tender (fell right off the bone) + spiced and seasoned well; the potatoes too! Also I loved the mini pies - Definitely a must visit, even if it is a bit of a journey from Manhattan Would return for sure

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dabuz 2026.08.20

     

Best lamb I've had in my life, everything we ate was delicious. Portions were great, servers were friendly, just an amazing place to eat.

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Pikase Tonny 2026.08.20

     

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