Bustan

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4.8

1560 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 40 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Healthy
Vegetarian-friendly

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Located in New York City's Upper West Side, Bustan serves Mediterranean cuisine in a modern, colorful atmosphere. The restaurant offers a wide range of cuisine from Southern Europe to North Africa. Bustan also caters offsite events and offers takeout for its customers' convenience.

Start out your meal at Bustan with one of the restaurant's appetizers such as the hummus or the falafel with our homemade Taboon bread. Choose from dinner options like the Kebab Halabi or Chicken "Musakhan". Top off your experience with a dessert like the Nemesis: Baked chocolate mousse cake.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Israeli, Greek
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(212) 595-5050
Website
http://www.bustannyc.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Eli Buli
Catering
Off-site catering is available
Private party facilities
Our garden is available for private events. Please email to bustanny@gmail.com for inquiries.

Location
487 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024
Area
Upper West Side
Cross Street
Between 83rd and 84th St
Parking details
Meter parking available
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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Offers

BAR HAPPY 2 HOURS
27 Dec 2024 - 28 Feb 2025
Sun - Thu - 17:00 - 21:00,Fri - Sat - 17:00 - 21:15
Join us AT THE BAR before your DINNER for: - $6-beer - $9- selected wine - 2 for 1 well drinks - $10- specialty cocktails Note: Our HAPPY 2 HOURS is only at bar 5pm till 7pm

Popular dishes

Pita BreadUS$3.00
Housemade Taboon BreadUS$3.00
CruditesUS$5.00
Mixed OlivesUS$5.00
Spicy PlateUS$5.00
HummusUS$9.00
Warm Chickpeas, Schuge
FalafelUS$9.00
Green & Crispy
Spicy FetaUS$9.00
Greek Yogurt, Olive Oil, Sumac
TahiniUS$9.00
Toasted Ground Hulled Sesame
LabnehUS$9.00
Olive Oil, Za'atar
TzatzikiUS$9.00
Dill & Cucumber
Batata*US$7.00
Roasted Sweet Potato, Everything Spice, Sour Cream

Medium Plates

Hummus BowlUS$14.00
Warm Chickpeas, Schuge
Eggplant CarpaccioUS$17.00
Fire Roastad Eggplant, Long Hot Pepper, Shallots, Sesame, Pomegranate Molasses, Fresh Herbs
700° F Cabbage*US$15.00
Tzatziki, Wildflower Honey, Za'atar, Dill
Tuna CrudoUS$19.00
Olive Oil, Orange Segment, Pistachio, Preserved Lemon, Long Hot Pepper, Celery and Lime Zest
OctopusUS$24.00
Taboon Baked Potato, Sour Cream, Dill, Cilantro, Scallions
BurrataUS$19.00
Moroccan Beets, Preserved Lemon, Sumac, Watercress, Jerusalem Artichoke Chips
Little Gem*US$18.00
Endive, Local Shepherds Basket Cheese, Honeycrisp Apple, Hazelnuts, Mint, Honey Vinaigrette
Cauliflower*US$18.00
Labneh, Crushed Tomatoes, Sesame
Israeli SaladUS$18.00
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Red Onion, Fresh Herbs, Radish, Olives, Tahini, Sumac
Greek SaladUS$19.00
Cucumbers, Tomatoes, Sweet Pepper, Red Onion, Feta Cheese, Olives

Large Plates

Chicken "Musakhan"US$29.00
Roasted "Pargit", Taboon Bread, Tahini, Housemade Amba, Watercress, Basil, Sumac, Almonds
Moroccan FishUS$31.00
Filet of Branzino in Spicy Tomato Sauce, Chickpeas, Cilantro, Tahini. Baked in Bread Dome
Whole DoradeUS$34.00
Served with Watercress Salad, Roasted Potato and Tatbila Sauce
Kebab HalabiUS$33.00
Lamb Kebab, Roasted Onion, Tomato, Long Hot Pepper, Tahini, Pistachios. Baked in Bread Dome
SchnitzelUS$27.00
Crispy Breaded Chicken Breast, Creamy Mashed Potato
Mushrooms "Musakhan"US$28.00
Taboon Bread, Tahini, Amba, Watercress, Basil, Sumac, Almonds

What 1,560 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Diners' Choice Awards

New York City
Mediterranean
Manhattan
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bustan is a vibrant Mediterranean gem on the Upper West Side, renowned for its "amazing food" and "excellent service." Guests rave about the flavorful dishes, including the Moroccan fish and hummus, which are consistently "delicious" and "creative." With a lively ambiance and lovely garden seating, Bustan is a must-visit for both casual diners and special occasions.

1,560 Reviews

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Roberta
VIP
Greater Boston
21 reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our second time eating here. The food is amazingly great - it is interesting and remarkably tasty. A definite “must experience” for NYC!
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Susan
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our server Leo was outstanding as were the other servers. The food was excellent! We requested a quiet table because one of the people in our party has hearing loss and the restaurant was very attentive to that when seating us. We were not rushed at all and the server was able to recommend several items which were delicious Had the branzino, lamb kabob, shnitzel, as large plates. Taboon "bread" was superb. Humous and Israeli salad were excellent. We decided to have dessert and the flourless chocolate cake and other dessert were scrumptious Will definitely go back! Thanks, Bustan for a wonderful evening.
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Vanessa
VIP
New York City
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Service was so-so. Only one server for the back garden area so very slow.
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Shirley
VIP
New York City
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
JUST PERFECT! THE FOOD, THE AMBIANCE! THE SERVICE!
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Natasha
New York City
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My husband and I discovered Bustan relatively recently, because it has a very inauspicious exterior. Inside, however, the decor is very eye-pleasing and the food is incredibly delicious. It has quickly become one of our favorite restaurants in the neighborhood. Their Moroccan Fish is to die for, as well as various appetizers and breads they are making on premises. Kudos to the owners, managers and whoever else is responsible to the wonderful success this place has become.
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Erick
VIP
Mexico City
29 reviews
3.0
29 reviews
Dined on 22 December 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
The hostess is a disgrace … Rude and not willing to help
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Marv
Vermont
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is amazing. Service is great, great teamwork, couldn't be better. We highly recommend this restaurant!
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Ava
VIP
New York City
63 reviews
4.0
63 reviews
Dined on 19 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Excellent food and good service. The table wasn’t ready until 15 minutes after our reservation time.
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Miri
New York City
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 17 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! Lovely service. We enjoyed all the dishes and the amazing service. We were treated super well and the team accommodated our orders as we were in a rush. We go to Bustan as often as we can and it’s always consistent- extraordinary food, wonderful service and good ambiance. I highly recommend it.
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kerry
New York City
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic meal! The service was excellent and the place was buzzing. Will definitely return.
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FAQs

Bustan offers delivery in partnership with Chow Now. Bustan also offers takeaway which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 595-5050.

Bustan is rated 4.8 stars by 1560 OpenTable diners.

Bustan does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people

30 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 40 times today