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Hours
Sun
10:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Tue
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wed
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Thu
12:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Fri
12:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Sat
10:30 AM - 10:30 PM
MICHELIN
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PRICE RANGE
₱1,459.00 – ₱2,335.00
CUISINES
Middle Eastern
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
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MICHELIN Guide's Point of View
This warm Middle Eastern restaurant is tucked into an unassuming Bay Ridge corner and run by Chef/owner Rawia Bishara and her daughter. Meals graciousl...
Read more on MICHELIN GuideBib Gourmand: good quality, good value cooking
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About
Following years of frequent dinner parties & teaching friends how to cook, Chef Rawia opened a restaurant to share a simple idea: cooking delicious Palestinian & Middle Eastern food as she does for family & friends: WITH LOVE. Rawia's cooking style is inspired first & foremost by her mom and then influenced by her time traveling abroad & living in the New York. In 1998 Tanoreen opened as a ten table, storefront in Brooklyn and has since & took on Jumana Bishara (aka ‘The Daughter") as partner, expanded to a larger location, published two cookbooks, and is recipient of much acclaim and many accolades. Rawia describes herself as the daughter of a passionate, imaginative home cook. Today, Jumana is a restauranteur who can claim the same and we are honored to continue an intergenerational legacy. Our commitment to and respect for our culinary heritage is the inspiration for Tanoreen. Please join our table. Warmest regards, Rawia & Jumana Bishara
PRICE RANGE
₱1,459.00 – ₱2,335.00
CUISINES
Middle Eastern
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Lunch, Dinner
FEATURES
Delivery, Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Gift Cards Available
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4.5
153 reviews
Excellent
105
Very good
33
Average
7
Poor
5
Terrible
3
chickie0922
Malverne41 contributions
Dec 2022 • none
Visited Tanoreen today for lunch with 5 long-time girlfriends. We had a 12:00 reservation and were seated immediately. The waiters were excellent -- they answered any questions we had and explained several of the dishes. We ordered a few appetizers to share: brussel sprouts, falafel, hummus x4 and the eggplant napoleon. The waiter also brought out another dish for us to try, a cold appetizer called Mhammara consisting of pureed red pepper, walnuts and pomegranate molasses. All the dishes were delicious! On the table, there was a small plate of pickled veggies and a basked of soft pita, toasted pita, and toasted pita with za'atar seasoning. All were very good and went well with our appetizers. I order the grilled combo, which was chicken shish kebab, lamb shish kebab and ground lamb kabob. It came with rice pilaf and a tomato salad. The plate was overflowing and so good! I boxed up a bunch of it to bring home for lunch tomorrow. We were all very happy with our entrees. For dessert, we ordered the mini baklava. It normally comes with 5 pieces but they brought us an extra piece since there were 6 of us. We also ordered the vegan macaroni cookies which were superb. The house made iced hibiscus was delicious as well. The owner's daughter came around and spoke with us, she said that she noticed we were celebrating something. Very nice woman. I would highly recommend Tanoreen and cannot wait to go back again!!
Written December 11, 2022
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Lorne B
Toronto518 contributions
Oct 2022 • none
It was my first visit to Tanoreen and it came highly recommended. It did not disappoint. The service were incredible and the food was out of this world. Middle Eastern is one of my favourite cuisines and this did not disappoint. Everything was more delicious that the dish before. Highly recommend.
Some really interesting dishes too, like the Za'atar margarita and the date ice cream
Written October 24, 2022
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Runnerny2244
Smyrna1115 contributions
Sep 2023 • solo
I saw an article in one of my travel magazines about this place. It was amazing! Hands down the food and service were perfect. I wish I lived closer because I’d be here weekly. Everything i tried was so tasty and I left stuffed. Make this place must when in Brooklyn!
Written September 1, 2023
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Peter B
Brooklyn50 contributions
May 2022 • none
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.
Written May 16, 2022
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joannnacal
New York City232 contributions
Nov 2019 • family
We had a reservation, came in early and we were seated. Waiter took our order and seemed in a rush. We were eating and the waiter was ready to remove our dishes before we were done. We weren’t lingering at all. He kept watching over us and coming by to pulls plates. Needless to say we were uncomfortable. We ordered dessert and within 5-7 min of receiving our dessert our waiter was gawking at us and walking back and forth to the table. Honestly, I regretted leaving a 20% tip like I always do. Had it not been for that fact that I was meeting a new family member for the first time at this dinner, I would have spoken to the owner or manager about our service.
I haven’t been back, not sure if I’m willing to go back soon either.
Written July 30, 2020
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Andy R
57 contributions
Dec 2023 • family
Excellent and surprisingly filling, traditional Lebanese food. Great service and good atmosphere. Lot's of fresh, vibrant looking dishes and attentive staff but not overpowering. Lively and busy
Written January 26, 2024
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Andrea C
5 contributions
Jun 2024 • family
This place is AMAZING!! Adorable, cozy feel. Family owned and operated, with the most authentic amazing food ever! Service was impeccable. I cannot say enough good things. We traveled from Manhattan specifically to try it. Was SOOOOOO worth the trip! Do not miss the chance to experience this place!!
Written June 20, 2024
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jgilch3333
London5 contributions
Dec 2024 • family
Sadly, I have nothing good to say about this restaurant. The food and drinks were very poor. The service was ok but they insisted on charging an extra $5 for paying by card. We will never go back.
Written January 5, 2025
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Omar R
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • friends
Amazing food. The ambiance of the restaurant is cool. It's got a middle-eastern theme to it. Again the food was the reason for the 5 stars.
Written October 25, 2023
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Paige W
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • solo
Beautiful amazing people! I would highly suggest visiting this restaurant. Even looking at the food you know it's delicious.
Written October 25, 2023
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Anayah B
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • friends
The best Palestinian food I’ve ever had! Such good service and they were so polite. The place was clean and everyone was so friendly.
Written October 25, 2023
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Intissar Z
1 contribution
Jul 2023 • friends
I went there with a couple friends, and let me tell you we loved it! The food was delicious and the staff was so friendly and caring. Definitely going back! ❤️
Written October 22, 2023
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Husnara A
Greater London29 contributions
Oct 2023 • family
Delicious and most authentic Palestinian food. I hope you all the success! I highly recommend this place!
Written October 21, 2023
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Shamrock207
Mahopac28 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
First time I've ever eaten middle Eastern food. The atmosphere was so nice and cozy! The food was so fresh and flavorful!! The owner warmly rounded the tables and the staff was amazing!!!
Written July 25, 2021
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TravellingBaton
4 contributions
May 2020 • none
We have been dining at Tanoreen for many years. Since before they moved across 3rd Avenue to her 'new' much more elegant surroundings. But it is not really the decor
but the amazingly consistent world-class middle eastern fare that Rawia, a justifiably famous chef, and her crew create every day. Yes, she has literally written the book! Or maybe two by now. But her offerings stay at such a consistently high level!
We experienced this just this week when we picked up a wide variety of 'take-out'. We have had a mixed experience with other restaurants during the shut-down here in New York. Not Tanoreen! Everything was at their culinary best! The Mezze - unbelievable as always! The Cauliflower, Brussel Sprouts, Mhammara even the 'standard' Hummus and Baba were extraordinary.
We drove from Manhattan to Bay Ridge to pick up our food. And will do it again very soon!
Written May 21, 2020
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