Middle Eastern food has gained significant popularity over the years, enjoying a jump of more than 30% in its inclusion on restaurant menus. Some of the most popular Middle Eastern dishes are baba ghannouj, hummus, falafel, tahini, tabouleh, pita bread, and (of course) baklava. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated Middle Eastern restaurants in Albany on Tripadvisor. Tripadvisor rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Restaurants on this list may have recently closed.
Keep reading to see if your favorite restaurant made the cut, and to discover new spots you haven't been to yet.
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#8. Lazeez Restaurant
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (29 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Indian, Middle Eastern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 35 Central Ave, Albany, NY 12210-1305
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#7. Tara Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (49 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Moroccan, Mediterranean
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 172 River St, Troy, NY 12180-3857
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#6. Zaitoon Kitchen
- Rating: 4.0 / 5 (37 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Quick Bites, Middle Eastern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 471 Troy Schenectady Rd, Latham, NY 12110-3216
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#5. Ali Baba
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (126 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (3.5/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Turkish
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 2243 15th St, Troy, NY 12180-3059
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#4. Mazadar Mediterranean Kitchen
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#3. Garlic Lover's Corner
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (85 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.0/5), Value (4.0/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 235 N Greenbush Rd, Albany, NY 12180-8591
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#2. Mamoun's Mideast Cafe
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (46 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (4.5/5), Service (4.5/5), Value (4.5/5), Atmosphere (4.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Middle Eastern, Lebanese
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 206 Washington Ave, Albany, NY 12210-1312
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#1. Kismet Mediterranean Grill
- Rating: 4.5 / 5 (36 reviews)
- Detailed ratings: Food (5.0/5), Service (5.0/5), Value (5.0/5)
- Type of cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Price: $$ - $$$
- Address: 1116 Madison Ave, Albany, NY 12208-2275
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