Best Middle Eastern dishes

Before even checking the ranking, knowing what makes a great Middle Eastern helps you set your own criteria. Here are the ones the DishRank community uses: • Fresh, seasonal ingredients, no industrial frozen products. • Controlled cooking, never over- or undercooked. • Balanced seasoning that enhances the main ingredient. • Careful plating, a sign of attention to detail. • Honest price-to-quality ratio for the neighborhood. These criteria are not subjective: they can be checked at the first bite. A Middle Eastern that ticks these boxes deserves to be in our top.

The full ranking above is sorted by average rating, with the best addresses at the top. You can filter by city to find what's available near you, and by price to stay within your budget.

The price of a Middle Eastern varies enormously by city, neighborhood and product quality. Check the price shown on each dish card to know if the address is in your range.

Looking for the best Middle Eastern specifically in your city? Click on a city in the list below or use the search bar at the top to filter the ranking geographically. Each city has its own Middle Eastern top, based solely on local reviews — what's the best Middle Eastern in Lyon isn't necessarily the best in Paris or Marseille.