A step up from hole in the wall but obscure enough to pat yourself on the back for finding it, Moustache serves up some of the freshest jazzed-up versions of Middle Eastern classics around. The tiny, original West Village spot, with its lovely outdoor courtyard and distinctive brass tables, and two sister locations (in the East Village and East Harlem) offer out-of-the-oven pita bread and a version of baba ghanoush that defines the dish like
Project Runway defines style. The trademark "pitzas" are always a hit, but we recommend the excellent lentil soup or any dish with lamb. Service is not the quickest in the city, so plan accordingly. "It's not unlikely to see a line outside this no-reservations spot. But
it's worth the wait. The freshly baked pitas, still puffed up with hot
air when served, never fail to elicit oohs and aahs. ... You could
easily fill up here for $15 per person - no small feat in this tony
locale."
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Time Out New York"Moustache,
with its brick oven and copper-topped tables, is a charming place to
escape to for a festive assortment of the restaurant's fresh, flavorful
salads, dips, breads, and Middle Eastern 'pitzas.'
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New York magazine.
"These
small, excellent Middle Eastern restaurants specialize in 'pitzas'
exceptional pizza-like dishes made with pita dough, including lahmajun,
the Turkish specialty with a savory layer of ground lamb on crisp crust,
and zaatar, a crisp individual pizza topped with a smoky, aromatic
combination of olive oil, thyme, sesame seeds and sumac."
-
The New York Times New York magazine: Critics' Pick
Zagat 2013: 23 food rating (very good to excellent) Cash only. Reservations not accepted. Beer and wine available. Serving lunch and dinner until late night daily
ADDRESS
90 Bedford St,
(bet Barrow and Grove Sts) ,
New York, NY 10014
LOCALEATS AWARDS
Top 100 Restaurant
Best Middle Eastern in New York
WHAT WE SAY
A step up from hole in the wall but obscure enough to pat yourself on the back for finding it, Moustache serves up some of the freshest jazzed-up versions of Middle Eastern classics around. The tiny, original West Village spot, with its lovely outdoor courtyard and distinctive brass tables, and two sister locations (in the East Village and East Harlem) offer out-of-the-oven pita bread and a version of baba ghanoush that defines the dish like
Project Runway defines style. The trademark "pitzas" are always a hit, but we recommend the excellent lentil soup or any dish with lamb. Service is not the quickest in the city, so plan accordingly.
WHAT THEY SAY
"It's not unlikely to see a line outside this no-reservations spot. But
it's worth the wait. The freshly baked pitas, still puffed up with hot
air when served, never fail to elicit oohs and aahs. ... You could
easily fill up here for $15 per person - no small feat in this tony
locale."
-
Time Out New York"Moustache,
with its brick oven and copper-topped tables, is a charming place to
escape to for a festive assortment of the restaurant's fresh, flavorful
salads, dips, breads, and Middle Eastern 'pitzas.'
-
New York magazine.
"These
small, excellent Middle Eastern restaurants specialize in 'pitzas'
exceptional pizza-like dishes made with pita dough, including lahmajun,
the Turkish specialty with a savory layer of ground lamb on crisp crust,
and zaatar, a crisp individual pizza topped with a smoky, aromatic
combination of olive oil, thyme, sesame seeds and sumac."
-
The New York Times New York magazine: Critics' Pick
Zagat 2013: 23 food rating (very good to excellent)
ADDITIONAL INFO
Cash only. Reservations not accepted. Beer and wine available. Serving lunch and dinner until late night daily