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Bustan, New York, NY

Bustan

4.8
4.8
1539 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 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
  • 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.
  • 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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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

NoiseModerate

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
  1. Kara

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 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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  2. sunil

    New York City

    5 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. caroline

    New York City

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 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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  6. Ted

    New York City

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 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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  7. judi

    Chicago

    41 reviews

    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 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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  8. Maria

    New York City

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 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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  9. Dana

    Charleston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 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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  10. Heather

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 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 takeout 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 21 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bustan

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
  • 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.
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