Fortuna NYC

It’s easily one of the best Israeli meals I've had in NYC — also doesn’t hurt it’s much better value than the overhyped "big name" spots. The back garden greenhouse is a dream. Even in this freezing winter, it’s filled with natural light and stays incredibly warm. Perfect for a cozy brunch. Chicken Shawarma: Could eat this everyday! Perfectly charred and tender chicken served over a bed of creamy hummus and toasted pine nuts Arayes: The pita is grilled to a perfect crunch while the meat inside stays juicy and flavor-packed. Shakshuka: Rich, tangy, and authentic. Their tahini - silky smooth texture - we couldn't stop eating it. Mezze: Great deal at $5 each when you order a main. The falafel is fresh and the fennel salad with orange is super refreshing. Pro Tip: Check inKind for deals before you go—it made an already reasonably priced meal even better. Authentic flavors, warm service, and a beautiful space. We’ll definitely be back!

Absolutely loved this Mediterranean brunch spot! We ordered the shakshuka, mushroom hummus, chicken shawarma, and lamb kebab — everything was delicious. The hummus was incredibly smooth and creamy, easily one of the best I’ve had. The lamb kebab was a standout too — super tender with no gamey flavor at all, which I really appreciated. Chicken shawarma was well-seasoned and juicy, and the shakshuka was comforting and flavorful, perfect for brunch. Overall, the food felt very well-executed and balanced. Great place for a satisfying Mediterranean brunch — would definitely come back!

Amazing atmosphere and food!! The chicken shawarma is super flavourful, pita is one of the best ive ever had (so fluffy and piping hot), and the hummus is soo creamy. Loved the different sauces provided. Owner is very friendly and made us feel very welcome!! The indoor garden at the back of the restaurant is beautiful. Will definitely come back!

Fortuna NYC is such a neighborhood gem in the East Village. The space feels warm and cozy, with a bar and a bright backyard that’s perfect for brunch. We tried several mezze and everything tasted very fresh. The roasted eggplant was outstanding—easily one of the best I’ve had. The schnitzel was also a highlight: crispy, light, and great wrapped in pita with hummus and salad. Shakshuka came with challah bread, which was a nice touch. Portions are generous and the flavors feel authentic. Friendly staff and a relaxed vibe. Definitely coming back for brunch.

Incredible. We stopped in for a quick lunch. We ordered the hummus, roasted eggplant mezze, fatush salad, and mushroom shawarma. Everything was so flavorful and delicious! The service was great and the staff was warm and friendly. Plenty of great vegan and meat options. Can’t wait to go back!

I really enjoyed my dinner at Fortuna! Many menu items are gluten free including the chicken shawarma and the beef Stew. The falafel is also gluten free as are the fries, as they have a dedicated fryer. They also have a couple desserts that are GF, I recommend the chocolate mousse with pretzels! Looking forward to my next meal here!

Fortuna has become one of our absolute favorite spots in the city. My boyfriend and I have been back—or ordered delivery—close to ten times since they opened, and the food is consistently excellent. The drinks are always spot-on, and the service is always warm and welcoming. The lamb kebob meal is my go-to (I’ve never ordered anything else for myself), but we’ve also loved the Fortuna braised beef pita, Friday schnitzel, arayes, shakshuka, and every hummus on the menu — especially the eggplant. Everything is fresh and thoughtfully made. Fortuna is one of those rare places you can count on — comforting, flavorful, and genuinely special.

Best humus in new york 10/10 Take the hummus with the meat is amazing Kabab 10/10 Jahnun was also good They even have goldstar beer Good vibes Met the owner very nice guy Will definitely come back

Came here for brunch and was honestly impressed. Fortuna feels like a cozy neighborhood spot rather than a trendy hype place, which I really liked. The mezze are great for sharing. The roasted eggplant was incredible, and the schnitzel was the standout--thin, crispy chicken with hummus and pita, super satisfying without being heavy. Shakshuka was flavorful and came with challah instead of the usual bread. Everything tasted fresh and well thought out. Service was friendly and the backyard seating is perfect for a relaxed brunch. This is now my go-to brunch spot in the area.

Came to order the Friday sandwich to go. The interior here is welcoming with a comfortable looking bar and well spaced tables and a backyard seating as well. The staff were welcoming and took my order in a timely manner. The Friday schnitzel sandwich was delicious! It has all the fixing of the shuk. If your looking for some delicious food come give them a try

This place is so good and fresh that I want to gatekeep it. You MUST get the hummus. I recommend the mushroom one. You can tell they use quality ingredients and is run by a family who's from the region. The sauces are also delicious and range from nonspicy to spicy so everyone has something they can eat. You can even ask for some to go :)

Great lunch spot to walk in if you're craving mediterranean food - liked all the plate options which give you your main dish as well as the sides

The food was delicious, and the service was friendly and quick. The matbucha and eggplant dips were delicious and tasted like being in someone's home in Israel. My husband had the schnitzel sandwich and loved it too. The mushroom hummus was good too but a little different than I'm used to with the mushrooms kind of roasted instead of sautéed with onion and oil.

What a gem reasonable find! Friend and I got a hummus, sandwich, and falafel side to share and end up paying a little over $30pp. - mushroom hummus: extremely creamy, do NOT skimp put on it. - snitczel sandwich: huge, comes in amazing challah bread and goes great with all the sauces they provide you with - falafel: the best vegetarian chicken nugget cravings, just the right bite size and delicious with their red sauce Lastly, the best is their server/bartender. They really took pride in the noms they serve. They also made the experience really fun. The restaurant also has a cute patio in the back, great for small parties. The indoor is also super cute.

This has become one of my new favorite restaurants! The staff, the food, the setting were all perfect. We got the Spicy Fish Plate, the Lamb Kebab Plate, and Falafel to share. Each plate comes with half off hot appetizers which is why got the falafel. The lamb kebab was my favorite. The hummus was so smooth and creamy and the lamb was juicy and cooked perfectly. The pita was warm and soft, one of the best pitas I've had! The spicy fish plate had a deliciously spiced sauce and the fish was tender. The challah it came with was nice and toasted on the outside but still soft on the inside. The falafel was also crunch on the outside but soft on the inside and flavored well, it wasn't dry at all. Overall, would reorder every dish we got! The staff was so sweet, always checking up on us without being too overbearing. They were very welcoming. There's bar seating, indoor table seating, and outdoor patio seating. It's an open kitchen concept, so it's also fun to see them making each dish fresh.

Delicious middle eastern (Israeli) cuisine. Had lunch there and stuck with the staples: falafel, hummus, Israeli salad, etc. All top notch. Friendly service. Recommended!

Fortuna is a casual Middle Eastern eatery that had just opened up in Gramercy - their menu is pretty extensive, cold and hot mezzes, offering salads, sandwiches, entrees/plates, and desserts. We ordered: +Babaganoush +Hummus with Mushrooms +the Falafel Ha-Tahana sandwich - this was a pita filled with tahini, cucumbers, tomatoes, and pickled cabbage +a Schnitzel plate - served with hummus, mixed greens, and a pita +and, Fortuna's Braised Beef - with tahini, schug, pickles, and challa; the beef had been braised for 8 hours Everything was fresh, clean, and well-presented! The staff and service were friendly. +casual Mediterranean eats +friendly service

I want to go back here so bad the food is incredible! Delicious, fresh and authentic. The place itself is beautiful designed. We also stocked up on some Israeli snacks, what a clever idea. Service was wonderful and warm. Seriously can't say enough good things, wishing the owners and staff best of luck, I'll be back on my next trip to NYC!

Food - so so, nothing special. Kosher and NYC two excuses for overpriced non value! Service was quick but table unbussed Ambiance - casual is disguised as crowded and dangerous (a heavy potted plant fell from somewhere and thankfully no one was hurt). Had to ask to get empty plates removed. Bread while good I had to ask for more (haven't checked bill to see if charged.) unacceptable one pita for two monkey dishes of dip! $25. Appetizer of 4 tiny / enuff for one person. Schnitzel was crunchy thin as a comic book, the joke was on me. One and done for me.

First time here I ordered the lamb kebab, fast service and it was loaded with tahini sauce, fresh veggies and of course a generous portion of chopped up lamb, however, I think next time I'm gonna try it with the amba sauce on the side. Now, as you can tell from my picture, the presentation is casual yet appealing, with and indoor/outdoor style patio, I got to pretend I was escaping the city for a while. Now. What you don't see is the service and communication about the menu from Noah! And that was what really got me to not only leave a review but also boosted my opinion from 4 to 5 stars. Finally, I am interested in seeing what their Sunday brunch has to offer. Highly recommend, bring a friend.

Loved it!! My friends and I enjoyed our recent dinner seated in the patio area. The food and service were wonderful. Can't wait to return!

This place is incredible! Every dish is bursting with flavor--savory, fresh, and consistently delicious. I love coming here with friends, and my kids absolutely adore it. There's always many options on the menu they enjoy, no complaining when we're here Easily a 10/10.

We got take out from here. The falafel was very good. The schnitzel sandwich was ok, probably not something I would order again. They forgot two pitas for our order so we didn't have anything to eat with the dips we got. They didn't answer the phone when we tried calling about the missing items.

A great new addition to the neighborhood. It's bigger than it looks from the street; beyond the lunch counter are some tables in the back, and even a little outdoor space. Everything tastes very fresh; the pita and challah they serve with entrees are delicious, as well as very large. We got some mezes with the aforementioned huge and delicious pita, then the beef soup they have every day, and spiced fish. Good flavors, friendly service, fair prices...what more could you want?

An absolute gem of a spot to eat. The food was amazing. Had the prime steak hummus and it was fantastic! The lamb was cooked to perfection, and the desserts were all a must. The service was excellent. Our waiter Eric recommended excellent choices to eat and was warm and welcoming. I will absolutely return.

This is a delicious new place on First Avenue with a nice outside dining area in the back. The eggplant hummus and falafel sandwich are both absolutely amazing. They taste so fresh and delicious, the best falafel in the neighborhood, by far. The spicy fish is spicy and delicious. The server that was there for his second day of work was very friendly and attentive.

Brought a group of friends to Fortuna! Great time! Great Food ! Beautiful decor and service was perfect! Lev, one of the owners was so charming! A must try spot!

This place is wonderful. Visited 7 or 8 times, tried every entree and the food is just great. Atmosphere is amazing and the staff super friendly. Lunch or dinner, both options are delicious. They now have their liquor license which makes it even better. The only meal I haven't had yet is brunch, but I will try it soon. This restaurant is a 10.

Amazing falafel. Felt at home immediately. Ordered to falafel meals. It was extraordinary and I will come again. Thank you

Fortuna is a great, new addition to the neighborhood. I walked in last night after a week of fine dining in Sonoma, so my standards were unreasonably high, but I left feeling welcomed and satisfied. The staff were lovely, the atmosphere was comfortable, and the food was delicious. I'm still thinking of the creamy hummus (we chose the one with eggplant which was perfectly roasted). I spied a beef soup at a table nearby, and I'm glad I ordered it - perfect for a chilly night. The meat was tender and the pita was fluffy, soft and warm. We also had the spicy fish which was not dangerously spicy, just lively. We were too full to add dessert. I'm looking forward to returning.

One of my faves. The mushroom gravy used to be too rich they changed it. Wow amazing with a little ketchup. And I've lost 10 pounds! Good luck to your wonderful friendly restaurant!

Tried our local eatery "Fortuna" today for lunch! What a beautiful place with a nice and quaint patio area. Delicious mediterranean food. We had the chicken shawarma sandwich , and the braised beef platter, served with some pickled vegetables, and the fluffiest fresh home made pita. We also tried their vegan pannacotta for dessert. We will definetely return!

The hummus!! Need I say more? I will. The pita!! Any restaurant that claims to be Middle Eastern, but dials it in with the pita is a tragedy. Fortuna masters the hummus, the salads, and the pita bread. What a great addition to the neighborhood.

Wow that place is good. Love the vibe. Amazing ambiance. And how good is that food! The humus, shnitzel and lamb kebabs were next level flavorful. And the desserts rocked my world. We will surely be back to this gem.

Great food and excellent service! We had the schnitzel, hummus, and challah schnitzel everything was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. The staff was friendly and attentive. Would definitely come back!

Just opened so tried a few of my favorite dishes and I'll be back to try more. Very nice seating options, friendly service and very authentic foods. Had to try hummus and falafel of course. Everything was great.

This place was amazing! Eric had the beta recommendations and we already can't wait to go back to try more!

Claim to be middle eastern but clearly aren't. Sad attempt at middle eastern food. Don't go here if you are looking for AUTHENTIC middle eastern cuisine.

Best Israeli food in NYC! Service was great, and the space is beautiful and cozy. Defiantly recommend eating Here!!

Such a great addition to the neighborhood. Food was seriously delish. Pita was fluffy and fresh. The mezze were small and perfect. We had the spicy fish which was great. Service was great. Everyone seemed genuinely happy. We had a local desert which was creamy and fragrant and really tasty. Looking forward to going back.

Was excited when FORTUNA opened in my neighborhood. Finally a falafel sandwich. Unfortunately, worse and most expensive Falafel sandwich I ever purchased. Small in size, soggy doughy pita (I asked for whole wheat and got white) soggy tasteless falafel and fillings....all soaked in tahini. $15 incl. tip for takeout. Though the space was airy and inviting, service was not welcoming or particularly friendly. I will have to go further south into the El Village to the best MAMOUNS.

Perfect. Authentic Mediterranean food. Feels like at grandma kitchen ...... don't skip the lamb kebab

Best falafel in the city! Their kabab and shawarma sandwiches are exceptionally good and are served on a fresh pita type bread. I am Middle Eastern and standards are high... this place is fantastic. Helpful advice to the chef... a little more lemon on the chopped salad and the pickled beets and turshay need more salt... otherwise blown away by the flavors. Will be dining there often!

Wasn't very hungry but I needed to eat something; had babaganoush and French fries...babaganoush with the pita, which was warm and fluffy, was very tasty. Fries arrived and they were thin, hot and delicious!!! These two small menu options were tasty and filling. Service was very good and the waitress and waiter were very friendly and attentive. Eric was on point and funny, too! Fortuna was warm and inviting-I'll definitely be going back there soon! Eric (one of Fortuna' waiters) was on point and funny, too!

Ordered the Friday schnitzel sandwich and fennel salad for delivery and both were 10/10. The sandwich is massive and comes served on a fluffy challah sandwich roll, and has a crunchy cabbage salad and Moroccan eggplant salad on it as well. It comes delivered with three sauces: a zhoug, a tahini and a medium spicy sauce. I will definitely be in soon for dinner!