Barbounia

Barbounia specializes in modern Mediterranean cuisine. The vibrant atmosphere and worldly music complete the experience.

9 / 10
916
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  • Phone

    (212) 995-0242

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    barbounia.com

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  • Type

    Mediterranean Restaurant

Address

250 Park Ave S (at E 20th St) New York , NY 10003 United States

Credit Cards Yes (incl. American Express)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Music Yes
Dining Options Bar Service, Delivery
Restroom Yes
Menus Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks Wine, Full Bar, Cocktails

Comments / 218


Keywords:

spicy feta brunch food happy hour good for dates mezzes healthy food desserts good for groups restaurants trendy lamb great value eggs eggplant spacious sandwiches braised short ribs chicken quinoa French toast
Paula Buzzo

We start w/ Hummus , Labaneh and Green Tahini which is amazing appetizer options. Then I order Shakshuka Merguez , divine, and husband order BLT Khachapuri. Excellent attendance.

Karen Kang

Mezze was delicious. HUMMUS , don’t leave without ordering it - it’s a must. Also had the spicy feta and eggplant - delicious. Eat the eggplant and spicy feta together on the flatbread .

Sigalle Barness

Excellent food! Get the Hamachi crudo , eggplant , crazy feta , baboon sea bass and Sali for dessert . Appreciated the well curated Israeli music and the nicely crafted cocktails !

Daniel A

The wait staff is excellent. The food is pretty good (nothing to write home about). I very much enjoy the boozy brunch here. Good deal ($20 for bottomless brunch ), good crowd & great atmosphere.

Ale

Good place for brunch and for dinner ! Spicy feta is a must! For dinner I would strongly recommend the octopus as a starter, the salmon as the main course and the "silan" for dessert !

Michael Fox-Rabinovitz

Pleasant decor and atmosphere. Great octopus and humus , as well and house bread . Decent salmon tartar . Lamb dish not too exciting, although interesting presentation

Patrick Baskin

Beautiful ambience, lovely service, and great spot for dinner or brunch (get the shakshouka!)

Ms Helene

Creative & traditional Greek mezze to share-3 dips $20 (taramosalata best), fried artichokes with spicy aioli 5 pieces $15, saganaki flambé & best Greek salad . Skip fried cauliflower $13. Buzzy spot.

Elvis Rodricks

Great trendy spot to catch drinks and food... attractive ambience. Probably the best hummus in the city .... their tres leches is an absolute!

Warrent Satt

“Stylish ” & “upbeat”, this “cacophonous” Flatiron Med lures “see-and-be-seen” “Gen-X” types with a “tasty”, “something-for-everyone” menu, replete with vaulted ceilings – that’s the star of the show.

Percy Holmes

Amazing brunch ! The food is amazing and the presentation is top notch. I would definitely recommend that you call ahead and make a reservation .

Lisa Finn

With how amazing the mezze and appetizer menu is, I could enjoy an entire meal of just starters here and be more than content. The Iron Skillet Shrimp were perfectly seasoned and bursting with flavor.

Rewan Parti

Must order the spicy feta and iron skillet shrimp for appetizers ! Must order lamb terracota for main course. Brunches are unlimited champagne for $18!

Autumn Choi

Great service, recommend the mezza and all the apps! Decent wine menu by the glass and a few unique cocktails . Outdoor roadside seating available as inside gets a bit loud

Yesenia Vélez

Eggplant and Hummus w/ bread made in Brick Oven fantastic! Scallops are small portion but is deli ! If you are very hungry try the Steak or the Halibut ! Dessert : Apple Vignette and vanilla gelato !*****

honeywhatscooking.com

The trio of mezzes was delicious with the Rosemary bread . Get the Hummus , Roasted Eggplant and Spicy Feta ! Branzino was okay, not enough flavor, a good health choice tho. Lamb Kebabs were okay for me.

Halstead Property

Pure pleasure in the first bite of the night – the humus and spicy feta dips are brilliantly spiced with a consistency that goes just right with the thick bread served straight out of the wood-oven.

Josephine Son

Went with a vegan friend, so needed a place with options for us both. Ended up having my first vegan meal ...hummus , falafel , tomato salad , fried cauliflower , and def get the bread !

OutwithBaby

Aside from the bathrooms , super baby-friendly with crayons, a yogurt bowl loaded with fresh fruit and even a waiter that poured water directly into her sippy cup with a smile.

Lindsay Caitlin

best happy hour I've been to. Drinks are out of this world (get the Jalisco) and the hummus and bread are made fresh.

Kathy Matthiesen

Solid bread basket , lots of egg options, unlimited champagne cocktails for $20 - what more can you ask for? I got the crab Benedict which was amazing, but very rich!

Anna R

The lamb sausage , grilled octopus , and the mortadella and broccolini pizza was delishi. Great for groups or a table for 2.

Fred Camino

A hidden gem : a Cheesecake Factory knockoff in the heart of Manhattan . Loud , obnoxious, gaudy and loud again. The food is actually quite good though. Get the Turkish Eggs .

Donna Chun

Salads are big, split a chopped salad and try the Halibut which was cooked to perfection. Save room for pistachio white Chocolate cheesecake - so good doesn't begin to describe flavor and richness

Guyism.com

One of the best brunch places in NYC (and sure to impress a ladyfriend), go here on the weekend for bottomless mimosas . PRO TIP: Bring your glass to the bar after you eat to keep the drinking going.

The Corcoran Group

A great Mediterranean style restaurant with an $19 unlimited champagne add on deal at brunch . Reservations are a must.

Sarah Kim

Solid restaurant I love frequenting. Not extraordinary, but pleasant balance of vibe, basic eats, and interior decor.

Elvis Rodricks

Few outdoor tables available and an intimate setting inside. Pretentious folks’ hangout spot . Branzino fish was good and here but so was their Tres Leches !

Paige C

Their pita sandwiches look amazing - next time I'll order that. The eggplant appetizer was so fresh. Service amazing. Come for brunch !

Mia Alicata

Table set up makes for waiters and other guests unapologetically bash into your chair throughout entire meal.

PureWow

If your brunch doesn’t include ground lamb , chickpeas , tahini and spinach (aka Turkish eggs ), you’re doing it wrong. Read more

Eiryn H

The hummus is amazing. Great happy hour deals . Gets super busy during it so get there early if you want a seat at the bar !

GieFaan Kim

Great happy hour and extensive whiskey selection ! Milosh is a top notch bartender ! They also have aged cocktails in barrels, pretty cool

Kosha Shah

Amazing place! Great happy hour deals ! And the unlimited fresh right out of the oven can't even cut into bread they service is divine!

Lisa D

Fun place to hang out in the bar and shared table area. Oder the mezze with taramosalata, spicy feta , and any other spreads you like - lovely accompaniments to a nice glass of wine or cocktail .

Stephanie Cesear

My go-to for a boozy brunch . Cheap bottomless brunch + affordable , good-sized meals! Plus they let you keep drinking at the bar until 4pm.

DoubleDeuce

If you're early to brunch (be there around noon), there's plenty of space at the bar . But only if you're early, so plan like a Pro; no reservation , pick any seat you want.

Allison

Drinks are sooooo tasty (get the smoking fruit !!) But super pricy for not huge portions . Still delicious.

Desireé

French Toast and Mushroom Omelet . We were a big group and they said we HAVE to order for a fixed menu . We refused and asked for a full menu

Mari B

Food is very delicious truly. The drinks are SO expensive so a girls night out with minimal food and a bunch of drinks were $175 each. Again, tasty, but oof.

Erin Villani

Get the mezze with spicy feta ! Favorite cocktail is the thassoloniki! The flatbread is amazing and you can't go wrong with the Greek salad !

Justin Ferranti

Great brunch spot with reservations through opentable, the hummus is a great starter and the Turkish eggs are divine!

Sujay Shah

Great spicy feta . Must have. Must also try the Silan dessert . One of the best desserts I've ever had anywhere.

Graphic Agency

This Park Avenue Mediterranean provides a veritable smorgasbord of exciting dual-festivity offerings. For the main event : turkey thigh meat is served in a shawarma with roasted veggies ,

Allie Mullen

Boozy brunch is so fun. Tell them it's your birthday and they'll blast a bday song on the speakers.

AmateurConcierge

Elevated Mediterranean food in a grandiose setting on lower Park Ave. it's not ilili but it does the job. Spicy feta yes, spicy eggplant no.

Suzy Tran

Lamb kofta was absolutely amazing. Drinks are really good too!

Nicolette Romero

A more sophisticated brunch spot . Come for the bottomless mimosas . The waiters are great at making sure your glass is always full!

Kt Lacasse

The ambiance makes you feel like you're not in NYC. Get the beet salad if you're going the salad route, but don't skip the pita

Jasmine Benun

Hummus ,, burrata , seed crusted tuna are all yummy. Silan is a must for dessert along with the pomegranate rose tea . Amazeballs!

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