Au Za’atar Menu (Update 2025)

Welcome to Au Za’atar, a charming Lebanese eatery nestled in the heart of New York City. This intimate and upscale venue embraces a culinary journey rich in tradition and flavor. The menu is a vibrant tapestry of options, ensuring there's something for everyone, including pescatarian, vegan, and limited vegetarian choices.

Start your meal with the aromatic Hummus Beiruty or the smoky Baba Ghanoush, both of which exemplify Lebanese culinary expertise. For mains, indulge in the Fattet Al-betenjane, a delightful composition of eggplant and chickpeas drizzled with tangy yogurt tahini sauce. Also featured are hot soups like the comforting Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup.

Whether you’re sharing a meal with friends or enjoying a romantic evening, Au Za’atar promises an exceptional dining experience infused with the authentic flavors of Lebanon. Don’t forget to savor their expertly crafted cocktails at the full bar, adding to the perfect ambiance.

Hot Soups - Shorba

- Chicken Soup

$12.00

- Lentil & Swiss Chard Soup

$12.00

- Red Lentil Soup

$11.00

- Rice & Beef Soup

$12.00

- Baba Ghanoush

Char-grilled eggplant puree with tahini and fresh lemon juice.

$17.00

- Hummus

pured chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice

$16.00

- Hummus Beiruty

pured chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic,parsley topped with hot fava beans

$17.00

- Hummus Snobar

hummus topped with roasted pine nuts

$21.00

- Hummus W Fitter

hummus with seasoned sauted mushrooms, pine nuts

$20.00

- Lib El Kousa

cooked zucchini insides in a lemon mint sauce

$14.00

- Muhammara

A blend of spicy and sweet pepper with walnuts and pomegranate molasses.

$18.50

- Spicy Hummus

Pureed chickpeas with tahini sauce and lemon juice mixed with capsicum.

$17.00

- Sweet Potato Puree

purple sweet potato pure blended with chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice topped with boiled egg

$17.00

Hummus Extra

traditional hummus topped with diced salad

$21.00

Vegetarian Dips

Vegetarian Mezze - (We cannot guarantee that any of our dishes are allergen free in particular sesame seeds & nuts)

- Arnabeet Bi Tarator

fried cauliflower topped with tangy yogurt tahini sauce & toasted pine nuts

$20.50

- Arnabeet Mekle

Fried cauliflower marinated in authentic Lebanese herbs and spices.

$19.00

- Batata Harra

sauted spicy potato cubes, cilantro,garlic, red pepper flakes

$17.00

- Bemieh Bzeit

fresh baby okra sauted in extra virgin olive oil, tomatoes, garlic, cilantro

$17.50

- Burgul W Banadoura

cooked bulgur wheat in a garlic tomato broth

$14.00

- Fattet Al-betenjane

eggplant, warm chickpeas, crispy pita chips smothered with garlic yogurt tahini sauce, sprinkled sun-dried cranberries, pomegranate seeds, pine nuts

$21.00

- Fattoush Salad

greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, radish, onions,fresh mint, purslane, toasted za'atar pita points,lemon sumac vinaigrette

$16.00

- Foul Medamas

a blend of cooked fava beans, chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, cumin, olive oil

$16.00

- Hindbi

dandelion leaves cooked in olive oil & caramelized onions

$16.00

- Khodra

assorted fresh vegetable plate

$13.00

- Kibbeh Zankliye

spiced bulgur wheat shell stuffed with Swiss chard, chickpeas

$16.00

- Kibbet Adas

lentil, bulgur, chickpeas, spices, herbs

$16.00

- Kousa Bi Zeit

stuffed zucchini with tangy tomato parsley, rice filling

$17.00

- Loubieh Bi Zait

slow cooked French green beans,tomatoes, onions, garlic, olive oil

$18.00

- Marinated Beets

Topped with chevre.

$17.00

- Mudardara

Rice and lentils topped with caramelized onions.

$16.00

- Raheb Salad

diced grilled eggplant, tomatoes, bell pepper,mint, green onion, lemon juice, olive oil

$16.00

- Spicy Falafel

Made with chickpeas, onions, cumin, spicy hot peppers and parsley.

$18.00

- Sumac Fries

Hand-cut frites tossed in sumac and parsley

$10.00

- Tabouli Salad

light wheat bulgur mixed with fresh parsley, tomatoes, scallions, mint,fresh lemon juice, olive oil

$19.00

- Trad. Falafel

chickpeas, onions, capsicum peppers, cumin

$16.00

- Vegetable Crudites

fresh vegetable sticks for dipping

$11.00

- Vegetarian Kibbeh Naye

sun-dried tomato, bulgur wheat & herbs tartare

$21.00

- Wara'a Enab Bi Zeit

hand rolled stuffed grape leaves with tangy tomato, parsley, rice filling

$18.50

Adas

lentil, coriander, pomegranate molasses

$16.00

Banadora W Toum

grilled tomato in minced fresh garlic and lemon sauce

$13.50

Selek Bi Zeit

hand wrapped stuffed swiss chard leaves with tangy tomato, parsley, bulgur filling

$17.00

- Arayes Kafta

toasted pita filled with minced meat, onion, parsley, tahini sauce,Lebanese spices

$23.00

- Hashwet Kibeeh Nayie

seasoned ground beef cooked with onion in olive oil

$18.50

- Hummus Bi Djaj

Hummus topped with marinated chicken and pine nuts.

$19.00

- Hummus Bi Lahmeh

Our classic chickpea dip topped with sauteed lamb and pine nuts

$20.50

- Jwaneh

grilled chicken wings marinated with garlic, olive oil and lemon

$19.00

- Kibbeh Kras

hand rolled shells made of a mixture of beef & bulgur wheat filled with ground beef,diced onions, pine nuts

$17.50

- Kibdeh

sauted lamb liver with garlic, onion, spices

$19.50

- Makanek

house-made classic Lebanese beef spiced sausages flambed with fresh lemon juice

$20.00

- Ras Asfour

small beef cubes, tangy sauce

$21.00

- Rekakat Lahmeh

fried phyllo pastry filled with minced beef, toasted pine nuts

$17.00

- Sambousik Lahme

hand crafted pastry pockets filled with minced ground beef, toasted pine nuts

$17.00

- Soujouk

House made spicy beef sausages sauteed with fresh tomatoes and olive oil.

$20.00

- Veal Tongue

delicacy sauted with garlic, olive oil

$19.50

Chicken Toshka

grilled stuffed flat bread with spicy minced chicken, onion, parsley and melted cheese

$24.50

Kafta Karaz

sauteed kafta balls in a cherry sauce

$19.00

Msakhan Rolls

tangy shredded sumac chicken and caramelized onions in pastry rolls

$19.00

Spicy Kibbeh Sajiyeh

hand rolled shells made of a mixture of beef & bulgur wheat filled with spicy ground beef, diced onions, walnuts

$19.50

Meat Mezze

Mediterranean Cheeses

- Chankleesh

diced onions, tomatoes, parsley, za'atar cheese mix

$18.50

- Grilled Halloum

Cypriot cheese served grilled over marinated tomatoes and cucumbers

$19.00

- Halloum Mekli

Fried Cypriot cheese drizzled with garlic honey olive oil

$19.50

- Jebne Bil Saniyeh

baked salted aged soft cheese made from sheep's milk topped with tomatoes

$21.00

- Labne

Classic Levantine cream cheese and virgin olive oil

$18.00

- Pickled Labne

Round shaped pickled labne in olive oil

$14.50

- Rekakat Jebne

blend of white cheeses in fried phyllo

$15.50

Feta & Pistachio Puree

Feta, garlic honey, cilantro, pistachio,

$19.00

- Basal w Banadoura Manouche

spiced onion and tomato spread

$18.50

- Basturma W Jabne Manouche

salted dried beef, kashkawan cheese,tomato, arugula

$21.00

- Chankleesh Manouche

diced onions, tomatoes, parsley, za'atar cheese mix

$18.50

- Falafel Pizza

cheese, tomatoes, diced falafel, tahini sauce

$21.00

- Halloumi Manouche

halloumi cheese, tomato, olive oil

$23.00

- Jebne Manouche

our blend of five cheeses

$16.00

- Kafta w/ Jebne Bi Ajin

minced meat with onions, parsley, Lebanese spices, cheese

$21.00

- Kashkawan Cheese Manouche

sharp yellow cheese, arugula salad

$21.00

- Lahme Bi Ajin

Minced beef, onions, tomatoes with traditional spices

$17.50

- Soujouk w/ Jebne Bi Ajin

minced Lebanese beef sausage, tomatoes, cheese

$22.00

- Za'atar Manouche

Sun-dried thyme, sesame seeds, sumac, and extra virgin olive oil. Baked flat bread.

$15.00

Chicken Kafta W Jebne Bi Ajin

minced chicken with onions, parsley, Lebanese spices, white cheese blend

$21.00

Manaeech - Freshly Baked Flat Breads From Our Stone Ovens

Sfiha W Fatayer - Freshly Baked Small Pies From Our Stone Ovens

- Djaj Sfiha (4)

open face pies, spiced chicken, onions,bell peppers

$17.00

- Fatayer Fitter (4)

open face pies, seasoned mushroom,kashkawan cheese, caramelized onions

$17.50

- Fatayer Jebne (4)

open face pies, seasoned cheese

$15.50

- Fatayer Labne (4)

open face pies, strained yogurt blend, onion, tomato, spices

$15.00

- Fatayer Sbanek (4)

triangle shaped pies stuffed with spinach, onion, lemon and sumac filing

$16.50

- Fatayer Sbanek W Jebne (4)

triangle shaped pies, spinach, onion, lemon,sumac filing, feta cheese

$20.50

- Lahmeh Harra Sfiha (4)

open face pies, spicy diced lamb, cilantro

$18.50

- Lahmeh Sfiha (4)

open face pies, minced beef, onion,tomatoes, traditional spices

$18.50

- Lahmeh W Jebne Sfiha (4)

open face pies, minced beef, onion,tomatoes, traditional spices, cheese

$18.50

- Baby Lamb Chops

Char-grilled za'atar-marinated baby lamb chops, served with vermicelli rice.

$48.00

- Chicken Chops

semi boneless marinated chicken chops & hand cut frites

$34.00

- Chicken Kafta Kebab Platter

char-grilled seasoned ground chicken served hand cut frites

$31.00

- Filet Mignon Kebab Platter

char-grilled filet mignon cubes. Served with grilled vegetables & hand cut frites

$40.00

- Fish Kebab

grilled marinated cubes of swordfish served with hand cut frites

$38.00

- Grilled Kafta Kebab Platter

Char-grilled skewered lean beef mixed with chopped onions, parsley, herbs and spices. With vermicelli rice and grilled vegetables.

$34.00

- Grilled Quail

semi boneless quail over spiced freekeh topped with assorted nuts & pistachio

$42.00

- Lamb Kebab Platter

Char-grilled skewered succulent lamb, vermicelli rice and grilled vegetables.

$40.00

- Mixed Grill Platter

Chicken Kebab, Filet Mignon, Chicken Kafta & Beef Kafta Kebab. Served with hand cut frites

$58.00

- Mixed Grill Platter Supreme

Chicken Kebab, Filet Mignon, Chicken Kafta, Beef Kafta Kebab, Baby Lamb Chops & Jumbo Shrimps, Served with hand cut frites

$78.00

- Shish Tawook Platter

Char-grilled skewered chicken cubes marinated in lemon and herbs, vermicelli rice

$34.00

- Vegetable Kebab

grilled marinated zucchini, eggplant, onion, tomato, bell pepper served with vermicelli rice

$30.00

From Our Grill - Mashawi

Home Style Dishes & Stews - Tabkhat

- Baby Spring Chicken

spatchcocked poussin marinated & roasted served with sauted spinach

$40.00

- Bemieh Bi Lahme

baby okra stew with lamb, tomato, onion,spices & cilantro served with vermicelli rice

$38.00

- Dalaa Mahshi

braised lamb shoulder stuffed with spiced rice & minced beef garnished with nuts

$120.00

- Fattet Djaj

shredded chicken breast, warm chickpeas,crispy pita chips smothered with yogurt sauce & sprinkled with assorted nuts

$34.00

- Fattet Lahme

succulent lamb cubes, warm chickpeas, crispy pita chips smothered with yogurt sauce & sprinkled with sauted diced lamb & assorted nuts

$38.00

- Kibbi Labaniyeh

kibbeh krass in yogurt sauce, ground beef & mint sprinkled with toasted pine nuts served with vermicelli rice

$38.00

- Lamb Shank

slow braised lamb shank served with mashed potatoes & caramelized onions

$44.00

- Loubiye Bi Lahmeh

green romano beans stew with lamb, tomato,onion, spices & cilantro served with vermicelli rice

$36.00

- Riz a Djaj

tender shredded boneless chicken served ona bed of spiced rice, minced beef & garnished with assorted nuts & pistachio

$36.00

- Shish Barak

hand rolled dumplings filled with ground beef & pine nuts in a mint yogurt stew served with vermicelli rice

$36.00

Dawood Basha

spiced meatballs, potato cubes, simmered in fragrant tomato sauce served with vermicelli rice

$38.00

Fattet Lsanat

veal tongue cubes, warm chickpeas, crispy pita chips smothered with yogurt sauce & sprinkled with assorted nuts

$38.00

Kharouf

shredded braised lamb with spiced rice and minced beef garnished with mixed nuts

$40.00

Kousa Labaniyeh

minced meat stuffed zucchini in yogurt sauce & mint sprinkled with toasted pine nuts served with vermicelli rice

$38.00

Laban Immo

lamb shank in yogurt mint stew sprinkled with toasted pine nuts served with vermicelli rice

$46.00

Mahashi

spiced rice and minced meat stuffed grape leaves and summer zucchini simmered in a deeply savory lemon, garlic, lamb broth with slices of lamb filet

$46.00

Malfouf Mehshi

spiced rice and minced meat stuffed cabbage simmered in a deeply savory lemon, garlic, lamb broth with sliced of lamb filet

$38.00

- Areydes

jumbo shrimp sauted in Lebanese Provenale sauce served with vermicelli rice

$40.00

- Dorade

Mediterranean fish with rich flavor, grilled & butterflied served with tarator (tomato, parsley tahini salad)

$40.00

- Grilled Herb Salmon

bulgur & tomato Provencale

$36.00

- Halibut Siyadieh

pan seared halibut over spiced rice,caramelized onions, assorted nuts served with tarator (tomato, parsley tahini salad)

$40.00

- Luccas Meshwi

char-grilled bone-in whole branzino marinated in lemon, garlic, salt served with tarator (tomato, parsley tahini salad)

$42.00

- Samke Harra

spiced fillet branzino baked in a skillet with red pepper tahini over spiced potatoes topped with pine nuts

$40.00

Fish & Seafood

Casseroles - Sawani

- Kafta Bi Banadoura Casserole

seasoned with herbs & spices minced beef& lamb with potato & tomato baked in tomato broth

$39.00

- Kafta Bi Tahini Casserole

minced beef & lamb seasoned with herbs &spices with potato baked in tahini lemon sauce

$39.00

- Khodra Casserole

baked assorted seasonal vegetables in a light tomato broth

$27.00

- Kibbeh Bil Saniye

baked layers of lean beef & cracked wheat filled with spiced ground beef, onions & pine nuts

$39.00

- Grilled Halloum Salad

traditional grilled Cypriot cheese, roasted beets, cucumbers walnuts, greens

$28.00

- Rocca Beetroot Salad

arugula, beetroot, red onion, feta cheese, sumac, lemon & olive oil dressing

$24.00

- Salmon Salad

arugula, greens, red onion, sun dried cranberries, boiled egg, baked salmon

$38.00

- Shish Tawook Salad

grilled chicken cubes over house salad

$32.00

Main Course Salads

Sandwiches

Batata Pita Sandwich

Vegetarian. Sumac fries, coleslaw, pickles, garlic toum, ketchup

$17.50

Chicken Kafta Kebab Pita Sandwich

Char-grilled ground chicken seasoned with chopped onions, parsley, spices, and a spread of zaatar aioli, topped with fresh mint leaves, Lebanese pickles and fries all inside the sandwich

$17.50

Djaj Pita Sandwich

Marinated thinly sliced chicken, garlic toum, pickles, sumac fries

$17.50

Egg Pita Sandwich

Vegetarian. Boiled Egg, labne spread, scallions, olives & fresh mint leaves

$13.50

Kafta Kebab Pita Sandwich

Char-grilled ground beef and lamb seasoned with onions, parsley, herbs, and spices with grilled tomatoes, a spread of hummus and tahini sauce

$17.50

Lahme Pita Sandwich

Marinated sliced beef, onion parsley sumac mix, pickles, tomatoes, tahini

$17.50

Lamb Harra Pita Sandwich

Shaved hot & spicy Lamb with onions, jalapeno, cilantro, sumac fries and garlic toum

$17.50

Lamb Kebab Pita Sandwich

Char-grilled lamb chunks, grilled tomatoes, onions & parsley sumac mix, with a spread of hummus and tahini sauce

$17.50

Makanek Pita Sandwich

Makanek(House-made classic Beef & Lamb Lebanese spiced sausages flambeed with fresh lemon juice -contains pine nuts), spread of hummus, pickles, tomatoes, sumac fries

$17.50

Shish Tawook Pita Sandwich

char-grilled chicken breast cubes, garlic toum, onions & parsley sumac mix, pickles, and fries all inside the sandwich

$17.50

Sojuk Pita Sandwich

Spiced Lebanese beef and lamb sausage flambeed in lemon juice, garlic toum, pickles and tomato

$17.50

Taouk Franji Pita Sandwich

Shish taouk, garlic toum, pickles, coleslaw, sumac fries

$17.50

Veg. Arnabeet Mekle Pita Sandwich

Marinated fried cauliflower, tomatoes and tahini sauce

$16.00

Veg. Falafel Pita Sandwich

Chickpea fritters, tomatoes, parsley, pickled turnips, tahini sauce

$14.50

- Freekeh

topped with assorted nuts & pistachio

$12.50

- Mashed Potatoes

$10.00

- Sauteed Spinach

$12.00

- Spiced Rice & Minced Beef

$10.00

- Vermicelli Rice

$8.50

Sides

Deserts

- Ashta

Homemade pudding with honey, pistachio and fresh banana

$17.50

- Baklawa

Assortment of fillo pastries with nuts

$13.50

- Chocolate Salted Caramel Souffle

Moist chocolate cake with a heart of creamy salted caramel

$13.50

- Halawet el Jibn

$17.50

- Knafeh

Baked cheese topped with shredded fillo dough soaked in orange blossom syrup topped with fresh pistachio

$18.50

- Mouhallabie

Milk pudding topped with almonds, nuts and ground pistachio & orange blossom syrup

$11.00

- Pyramid

Chocolate mousse on a chocolate sponge cake base with crunchy gianduia (chocolate and hazelnut) center, dusted with cocoa powder and decorated with white chocolate drops

$14.50

- Cantaloupe Cocktail

Blended fresh cantaloupe with bananas, honey and topped with pistachio & pine nuts

$10.00

- Frozen Jellab

Sweet blend of grape, date molasses, rose water and garnished with pine nuts & pine nuts

$12.50

- Frozen Mint Lemonade

Blended fresh mint and fresh lemon juice

$12.50

- Frozen Strawberry Vimto

$10.00

- Frozen Watermelon

Blended fresh watermelon

$10.00

- Laban Ayran

Salty homemade yogurt drink

$8.00

- Pineapple Cocktail

Blended fresh pineapple & banana with milk, topped with diced strawberries, pistachio & pine nuts

$10.00

- Strawberry Banana Cocktail

Blended fresh pineapple & banana with milk, topped with diced strawberries, pistachios & pine nuts

$12.50

Coke Mexican

Mexican glass bottle, requires bottle opener

$5.00

Diet Coke Glass

Mexican glass bottle, requires bottle opener

$5.00

Fresh Orange Juice

$12.00

Ginger Ale

$6.50

Sprite Mexican

Mexican glass bottle, requires bottle opener

$5.00

Virgin Mojito

fresh mint, lime juice, club soda, simple syrupChoice of: Strawberry - Lime - Mango - Passion Fruit - PomegranatePlease indicate choice in special instructions

$16.00

Non Alcoholic Beverage

Extras

Garlic Toum

$3.25

Green Hot Sauce

$2.75

Pita Bread

1 piece pita

$3.75

Red Hot Sauce

$2.75

Tahini Sauce

$2.25

Zaatar Aioli Sauce

$2.25