Bustan

Name: Bustan
Address: 487 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY, United States, 10024
Telephone: (212) 595-5050
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

1539 Reviews

$31 to $50

Mediterranean

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 31 times today

Neighbourhood 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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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Mediterranean, Israeli, Greek
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
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
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeaway, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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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 1,539 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.6Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

New York City
Mediterranean
Manhattan
Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Bustan on the Upper West Side is a vibrant Mediterranean oasis, celebrated for its "amazing food" and "outstanding service." The cozy ambiance and a diverse menu, featuring must-try dishes like taboon bread and Moroccan fish, make it a beloved neighborhood spot. "Friendly staff" and a lovely garden further enhance the dining experience.

1,539 Reviews

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Kara
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
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 4 days ago
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 6 days ago
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 17 November 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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caroline
New York City
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on 17 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing time all around. The food was flavorful and beautifully presented. Ben, our server was very nice, engaging and knowledgeable of the menu. The cocktails were unique and delicious. The Persian lemonade is a hit for someone wanting a floral yet tart vodka based beverage. I can’t wait to go back!
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Ted
New York City
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on 15 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is outstanding. I recommend Bustan without any reservation.
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judi
Chicago
41 reviews
5.0
41 reviews
Dined on 14 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The spicy feta and hummus were great. We ordered the Moroccan fish and loved it. The service was also very good. Will definitely go back.
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M
Maria
New York City
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 10 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food, terrific atmosphere, and great service. Ben was excellent!
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Dana
Charleston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 9 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Bustan's food and service overcome a pretty noisy interior but with a small space putting out the quality that they do some degree of noise is expectable. My favorite feature is the mid-size plate options that give diners a chance to really do some exploring without having to buy entree size portions especially for a small dining party size. Well done Bustan and we'll be back!
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Heather
Louisville
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was absolutely amazing and the service was superb. We’ll definitely go again when we’re back in town.
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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 1539 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.

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2 people

25 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 31 times today

Order delivery or takeout

487 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross Street
Between 83rd and 84th St
Area
Upper West Side
Hours of Operation
Dinner Daily 17:00–21:00
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, Takeaway, 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 booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

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Moroccan Fish

Cauliflower

Tuna Crudo

Small Plates

Pita BreadUS$3.00

Housemade Taboon BreadUS$3.00

CruditesUS$5.00

Mixed OlivesUS$5.00

Spicy PlateUS$5.00

HummusUS$9.00

FalafelUS$9.00

Spicy FetaUS$9.00

TahiniUS$9.00

LabnehUS$9.00

TzatzikiUS$9.00

Batata*US$7.00

Medium Plates

Hummus BowlUS$14.00

Eggplant CarpaccioUS$17.00

700° F Cabbage*US$15.00

Tuna CrudoUS$19.00

OctopusUS$24.00

BurrataUS$19.00

Little Gem*US$18.00

Cauliflower*US$18.00

Israeli SaladUS$18.00

Greek SaladUS$19.00

Large Plates

Chicken "Musakhan"US$29.00

Moroccan FishUS$31.00

Whole DoradeUS$34.00

Kebab HalabiUS$33.00

SchnitzelUS$27.00

Mushrooms "Musakhan"US$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 bookings?

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Gift card