Taboonia

From the moment we walked in, we received such a warm welcome. The staff was incredibly friendly, and we were immediately served a tasting of hot tea with ginger and cinnamon—such a nice touch! The experience was fantastic, and the food was absolutely delicious. Authentic Druze cuisine, full of rich flavors and made with care. Every dish was fresh and flavorful. Highly recommend this place for anyone looking to enjoy a unique and heartwarming meal!

The owner gives a bit of tea while you look at what to get. It definitely has a lot of unique dishes. It is vegetarian, halal, and I saw a kosher certificate on a wall, so pretty welcoming place. Not sure what I got, but it was tasty.

This place was amazing! The staff were incredibly kind and even made us side dishes not on the menu. Me and my group of five ordered a bunch of items and everything was seriously delicious. They haven't had their "grand opening" yet so be a little patient as they work thing outs.

Absolutely love this place — it’s my second time here and the food is just amazing! Everything is so flavorful, I kept wanting more. The owner is super welcoming and kind. Perfect hospitality and delicious food. Highly recommend!

The pita labneh was very light and flakey which made for a lovely not too heavy but not too light dinner. The spices and flavors were unique and held their own. The owners are also very nice and personable and made dining in the restaurant and enjoyable experience. I would absolutely love to come back and try more of the dishes. I highly recommend giving this place a try if you are in NYC.

I came here starving after work. I didn't know much about Druze food but they very kindly explained the menu to me and I got a Pita Labaneh with chickpeas, egg, and pickles added, and it was absolutely delicious!! The restaurant itself was clean and the servers were very nice! Would definitely come here again!

Wow!! The burekas are so fresh and light! ❤️ Perfect breakfast alternative to bagels during our NYC visit from Texas. And such a friendly, big smile makes it even better. We'll return to bring more to Dallas. So glad we saw the great news story about this place. Edit: When looking at prices, know that Taboonia is the only cafe in the USA that does not ask for a tip. We had to insist on giving one. We returned to get the hummus pita, the dessert pita, and the hot cinnamon drink. Wow again. All of the quality is so good and fresh! The only challenge is that we followed Raif's instructions to eat the dessert pita while warm so now we have no more. We will need to return to NYC for it.

First time trying Druze food and it was so good! I tried Pita - Labaneh/Tabule/Feta/Hot Sauce. They all come together in a recently made fresh hot pita, which is also covered in some spices and sesame, delicious! The mix is really tasty but I couldn’t feel any hot sauce in there. Anyways the staff is very friendly and welcoming, prices are reasonable given that the portions are pretty big. Definitely recommended.

Went here to try Druze kosher food from a nova survivor. The day I went they only could do takeout which was fine with us since they had a big event coming up. So next time I'll get the pics. My friend and I split the hummus , Druze pizza and potato bureka. The hummus sandwich was my favorite with hummus and veggies on the inside and delicious olive oil and seasoning on the outside. The Druze pizza was also tasty and the bureka had a nice crisp too it. Overall it was more food than we could finish and shared our leftovers with a friend. Will come back to try more things

SO delish!! Just arrived to NYC and read about this brand new restaurant. Small Cup of free hot tea- Lunch was a perfect meal! I may be back tomorrow for coffee and more pita delicacies!! Must visit

Taboonia is a new causal restaraunt located on 29th and 6th ave not far from penn station/koreatown. They are also on doordash and deliver to much of Manhattan! I have dined in person during the soft launch and had delicious food and a warm welcome from the owner Raif and his colleagues. Today, due to time constraints and a broken toe I ordered on doordash. There is currently a "buy one get one free" offer for the cheese and potato bourekas (3/28/25) so I will have leftovers for tomorrow. The delivery was VERY fast and the food was still warm when it arrived. I ordered the BOGO cheese and potato bourekas which come with a side tomato based sauce, pickles and a hard boiled egg. The boureka was perfectly crispy on the outside still despite delivery and soft on the inside, good flavors too. $12 for 2 orders today I also ordered the Pita Labneh $18 for my neighbor to try- it was delicious when I had it last time- comes with Tabule, Feta and Hot Sauce and is served with olives. It is a generous portion and the vegetables are fresh. Lastly dessert - Nutella Halvah Pita $15- also very tasty but I think surprisingly I liked the Tahini/Silan (date syrip)/Halvah Pita $15 dessert more last time! Hallal and kosher certified and 100% vegetarian You cannot go wrong!

Always a great time here. I specifically enjoy the mood they maintain. The staff's expertise is why people choose this restaurant. Their food impresses and their prices don't shock. I spent a good time at this place.

Stopped by here yesterday for an early dinner - late brunch. The food was absolutely delicious and very authentic. We took two different manakish, burekas, olives, labne and few desserts. The staff is super friendly and the entire experience was amazing. Bought a box of olives to go - delicious Syrian olives, can't find them anywhere else in New York! Will definitely be back!

They were vendors during a wellness event at Insight and I kept hearing people rave about how good the food was...they were absolutely correct! The food was incredible. I ordered the Pita Labaneh and not only was it delicious the portion is huge (definitely large enough to share with a friend or save for a midnight snack).

Maybe the best humus in NYC? Everything is baked on the premises. Druze vegetarian food. Excellent service. Druze hospitality.

The real thing !!!! Excellent Druze/Middle East food !!!! Obviously the pita & labane , so flavorable , so rich . Comes with handful of best olives you will ever find. Great burekas , don't eat it without the green hot sauce ! Calm , cosy atmosphere with home alike service . Highly recommended!!!!! Definitely a Destination!!!!!

This place is so unique and good. It's a Druze restaurant. Druze people live in the Middle East across Israel, Syria and Lebanon. The food is all vegetarian. The ingredients are all incredibly fresh and top quality. I ordered two lebneh pita. The "bread" is so soft and flaky. The lebneh is the right consistency, very fresh. Not too salty. Just the right acidity. The tabule salad is also very nice, fresh and crunchy. More people really need to come here. The owners are very nice. One of them is a survivor from the NOVA festival in Israel. The place is also very nice and comfortable. Everybody should go!

I LOVE Taboonia!! This place is so incredible--from the delicious food, to the impeccable service & kind owner, I can't get enough! Whether you're staying in the restaurant to eat or taking your food to go, it is a MUST try! The pita labneh & za'atar bourekas are my favorite!

We'd visited a Druze home and cooked traditional Druze dishes, when we took a culinary tour through Israel several years ago. So when I read about Taboonia, I was eager to try it. Out for an afternoon walk, we decided to go check it out. It was too late for us to have lunch, but too early for dinner. We found the limited menu very appealing, though, so we did takeout, a logical and rewarding decision. First of all, as we walked in, a young man behind the counter warmly welcomed us and showed us the food, explaining which bourekas were which. They sell potato, feta za'atar, and what he called American style, stuffed with mozzarella. Meanwhile, the owner gave us each a small paper cup of a hot spiced tea, so good. We bought 2 "platters," if that's the right word. Each consisted of a feta-za'atar boureka, a sliced hard boiled egg, a good pickle, and a little container of hot sauce (right up my alley). In addition, we couldn't resist a pint container of their own hummus. At home about an hour later, I gently heated the bourekas in the toaster oven. I plated a warmed, crisp boureka, with the accompaniments. I put a serving spoon into the hummus container and we ate. DE-licious! We put a dollop of hummus (I added some hot sauce) and took a bite. Oh, yum! Very tasty, crunchy crust and soft warm insides, well-seasoned. We look forward to going there again, at a mealtime. There are just 2 or 3 tables inside. You order at the counter; I presume someone brings the food to the table when it's ready. There's a refrigerator with cold beverages and there are other edibles, but for me I went to check out bourekas. I understand that their bread is not to be missed so that's one thing I look forward to trying! Food very good, service warm, definitely worth a visit! FYI, the address says Sixth Avenue but the place is really on 29th St. Do try it!

Quality meals served at prices that won't break the bank. This restaurant pairs a good location with helpful staff. The kitchen prioritizes fresh, seasonal ingredients. Their workers displayed impressive knowledge of service excellence. Our group enjoyed this restaurant thoroughly.

I guess I should start off by saying that this is a unique spot, since this is pretty much the only Druze restaurant/food place in NY. The only other place is uptown, sorry, can't remember the name right now. Also, the menu is different there. So I came here the other day after work to check them out. This was on purpose, not just some random visit, since I've been seeing their IG promotions about them first opening up and then the actual opening few days prior my visit. So now as I'm writing this review they've now been open at least a week. They're the friendliest, most hospitable people you could ever meet in your life, but then again, that's that Druze trademark, so iykyk. You could possibly spend the entire day talking to them if you got the time. So I got the Labneh Pita and two borekas, all to go. I had the Labneh pita once I got home and the boreka (filled with feta) the next day. You could see but especially taste the craftsmanship in these seemingly simple foods. The dough is so light and flaky, and the ingredients melt in your mouth. The zaatar in the pita really stands out, as well as the hints of olive oil, and labneh tastes home made. The boreka is also light and airy and of course delicious. The menu is limited for now since they just opened but will add more items soon. I will be back next week to try some other things, and looking forward to it!

Beautiful ambiance, quiet and chill vibes and music, the food is very yummy with Druze pita with feta cheese, peppers or zatar. The owner is super friendly and welcoming.

Love this concept. We were in NY for 2 weeks and had to go back to this restaurant. The wrap and burekas are excellent.

Fresh, delicious, super friendly service and the owner is a survivor of Oct 7...we should all support him!

Really enjoyed this place, will definitely come back! You know it's a great place when the items on the menu are limited. They stick to the basics. Thank you host for explaining to us your cuisine. It was our first time there and he made us feel welcome and well informed about the food.

From service to food to overall experience, Taboonia has become one of my favorite, most welcoming restaurants in the city! Raif is so hospitable and certainly has his recipes down amazing. He has a wonderful staff supporting him, and we can't wait to come back.

Pita Labneh with Egg and Avacado was delicious. https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-tragedy-supernova-festival-survivor-opens-israeli-druze-restaurant-in-nyc/

We read an article about the owner and decided that we needed to support a Druze Kosher restaurant. We went for lunch, service was attentive, we were given a little cup of tea on entering, a little dessert treat as we left. Our food was fresh, delicious and very reasonably priced. We would definitely recommend it. The sit-down space is limited but they managed to get several tables in and everyone else was enjoying their meal, too. We had pide pizze with a z'atar topping, stuffed grape leaves, shared a freshly made feta boureka.

Food was absolutely amazing. The service was delightful. You can truly feel the love when you walk in.

I dined at Taboonia a few weeks ago, and everything was absolutely amazing. I decided to order bourekas, and they were some of the best I've has. The crust was warm, and flaky. Can't wait to go back.

The best lunch I had in the city in years. Unique, homemade tasty food. Raif, the friendly owner says all the recipes are courtesy of his Druze mom. The labaneh pita for 2 was the best vegetararian sandwich I ever had. And do not pass on the tahini/silan/halvah for dessert. Sorry the picture only shows one piece. Four of us devoured it before I could take a picture. Raif said they'll have their kosher certificate next week if that is a requirement for you.

I visited about a month ago and had a wonderful experience. The crepe making is great to watch, Raif is a personable presence and I can see he's working hard to make this a memorable experience. I found the food very tasty, fresh and offering generous portions. Will return as I work nearby, especially if I have a big lunch appetite!

My wife and I split a Labaneh Pita and the Potato and Cheese Boureka here for lunch. Both were delicious. Everything tasted fresh. The Labaneh Pita was big, and the meal was very filling and kept us full into the evening, even though the dishes were vegetarian. The pita bread here is unique, in a good way. The staff was super friendly and explained the menu and options well. Nice atmosphere. Good place for a casual or faster but healthier lunch.

Food was great! We had both the pita with labane and the pita with hummus and the dough was so fresh and flaky. The dessert of a flaky dough with silvan and halvah was great too. It's a small place and food is made to order, so service is a bit slow, so be patient!

Truly excellent food , Very gracious and welcoming Accessible. Strongly recommend I can't wait to go back

I ordered a bunch of dishes to take home for our family dinner. Everything was delicious and nostalgic. The staff was so friendly and generous. Please support this wonderful addition.

The Pita Labaneh was like a 7 out of 10, only because there was not that much stuffing. but the bread was very soft and delicious. And that's what filled me up. I like how they wrap it like a crepe. I think there should have been more ingredients in it for $18, then I'd give it a 10. As for service, I and other customers had to wait about 30 minutes for the food. Could be cuz today was a really nice day for people to go out walking.

Came here for lunch. The food and service were great. Good vegetarian option in the area

Delicious food, with warm and gracious service. We tried a little bit of everything, and it was all wonderful. Food is vegetarian, but a vegan could find something amazing to eat here too. A very special place.

Just got off a flight. Checked into my hotel which was about a block away. Searched restaurants and found taboonia. Since I'm of middle eastern descent - I went. Very true to form for Druze food. Excellent service even though I walked in at 9:30 on a Sunday night. 10/10.

This is the furthest thing from middle eastern food! Literally food out of cans from restaurant depot! Save yourself the money and buy any frozen lunch and heat it up yourself! So disappointing!

. . . . Everything was amazing. And the owner is truly the best human alive. Wishing nothing but success and more yummy things