Bustan

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4.8

1545 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Neighborhood gem
Vegetarian-friendly
Healthy

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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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Dining areas

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
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Cross street
Between 83rd and 84th St
Parking details
Meter parking available
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Pita Bread$3.00
Housemade Taboon Bread$3.00
Crudites$5.00
Mixed Olives$5.00
Spicy Plate$5.00
Hummus$9.00
Warm Chickpeas, Schuge
Falafel$9.00
Green & Crispy
Spicy Feta$9.00
Greek Yogurt, Olive Oil, Sumac
Tahini$9.00
Toasted Ground Hulled Sesame
Labneh$9.00
Olive Oil, Za'atar
Tzatziki$9.00
Dill & Cucumber
Batata*$7.00
Roasted Sweet Potato, Everything Spice, Sour Cream

Medium Plates

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

Large Plates

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

What 1,545 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

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New York City
Mediterranean
Manhattan
Mediterranean

Review summary

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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.

1,545 Reviews

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STEVE
New York City
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The food and service are great. The Moroccan Fish is a favorite dish of ours. The restaurant is usually a little too warm for our comfort, but we visit Bustan every time we visit NYC.
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Russell
Greater Boston
11 reviews
vip
5.0
11 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first dining experience at this West Side gem on Amsterdam. We arrived 30 minutes early and were quickly accommodated. The menu is Israeli Mediterranean with a nice mix of appetizers, small plates, and large. My daughter had a featured cocktail, a spicy Marguerita, my wife a nice glass of Sauvignon Blanc, and I enjoyed generous neat Talisker single malt Scotch. Our waitress Gabriela was excellent throughout, explaining and advising about menu options, and there when needed without hovering or hurrying. Appetizers of cauliflower and roasted sweet potato were amazing. My Greek salad was generous and traditional - no lettuce but fresh tasty tomatoes and crunchy cukes, with olives and radishes and generous slabs of feta. My dinner of the lamb kebab, served in a thin pita bread that lined and covered the meal, was easily a ten, with about four delicious lamb patties amidst a delicious spicy (but not too spicy) sauce and fresh tasty vegetables, including tomatoes, peppers, and onions. My daughter had the Morroccan fish and my wife had the gem salad with chicken as an add on. The fish came in a healthy portion with a similar sauce. Only the dry chicken on the salad did not quite make the grade. Be sure to ask for a small loaf of the freshly baked bread. My wife and daughter needed to eat gluten free and were well accommodated. Our only regret was we were too full to try dessert. The final tab was reasonable. This was easily the best meal of our four days in Manhattan, trumping an expensive steak house by example. The vibe was also terrific, with a nice mix of all ages and enough happy and engaged conversation to provide anonymity without becoming a roar that can make simple communication difficult. We definitely shall return.
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Felise
New York City
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
we arrived 8 minutes before opening time. it was cold and blustery and the maitre d was rude and wanted us to wait outdoors. Branzino filet were frozen tiny pieces the small plate of hummus were ridiculously small . would not recommend.
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Jeremy
Las Vegas
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food! The ambiance was great and so was the service!
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Christopher
Greater Boston
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and service! Lovely restaurant. Exceptional. Will definitely be back.
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Peggy
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food! And very good service!!!! Very enjoyable evening and will be happy to return.
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Kara
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food and ambience. Service was incredible. The staff was very kind and let us be seated even after we were late to our reservations. Week day happy hour at the bar is an incredible deal as well. We definitely will recommend the place to others and keep it on our list for when we next visit the city.
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sunil
New York City
5 reviews
vip
3.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 21, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 1
Booked a table in advance . V Poor seating even though there was seating in a main dining dining room . Will not go back
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Robert
New York City
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Servers always seem a little overwhelmed. That being said, food is worth it.
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Ronnie
Philadelphia
27 reviews
vip
5.0
27 reviews
Dined on November 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a delicious dinner…love the back patio! Great service.
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FAQs

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

Bustan is rated 4.8 stars by 1545 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 reservation

2 people

Dec 12, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

487 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Between 83rd and 84th St
Neighborhood
Upper West Side
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Israeli, Greek
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Meter parking available
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Eli Buli
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.bustannyc.com/
Phone number
(212) 595-5050
Catering
Off-site catering is available
Private party facilities
Our garden is available for private events. Please email to bustanny@gmail.com for inquiries.

Gift card

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Bustan

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card

Moroccan Fish

Cauliflower

Tuna Crudo

Small Plates

Pita Bread$3.00

Housemade Taboon Bread$3.00

Crudites$5.00

Mixed Olives$5.00

Spicy Plate$5.00

Hummus$9.00

Falafel$9.00

Spicy Feta$9.00

Tahini$9.00

Labneh$9.00

Tzatziki$9.00

Batata*$7.00

Medium Plates

Hummus Bowl$14.00

Eggplant Carpaccio$17.00

700° F Cabbage*$15.00

Tuna Crudo$19.00

Octopus$24.00

Burrata$19.00

Little Gem*$18.00

Cauliflower*$18.00

Israeli Salad$18.00

Greek Salad$19.00

Large Plates

Chicken "Musakhan"$29.00

Moroccan Fish$31.00

Whole Dorade$34.00

Kebab Halabi$33.00

Schnitzel$27.00

Mushrooms "Musakhan"$28.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Bustan offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Bustan restaurant rated?

Does Bustan offer gift cards?

Is Bustan currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card