Middle Eastern cuisine: the best places to taste it in Middlesbrough
11 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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"Well I'm not even sure where to start.... Firstly we were greeted with such beauty and kindness, we were seated and then the most gorgeous food..."
Roanna Lloyd
"Recommend!
Very nice restaurant, delicious food, staff very kind and helpful.
I’ll come back..."
Aleksandra Ociepa
"Something really unique and worth trying out!
The service, food and atmosphere is top notch! Definitely coming..."
Augustinas M
"For an exceptional Persian dining experience, this establishment is a must-visit. Indulge in delectable dishes, enjoy the warm hospitality of the..."
Local Guide
"One of the best restaurants in Middlesbrough. The food and service is excellent. You can bring your own alcohol for a small corkage charge. The mixed..."
Jason T
"The food is amazing. They don't sell alcohol but there is no problem bringing your own or calling to the shop on there corner. Have told friends ...."
Julie Allport
"Really enjoyed this place, quality food, very nice and welcoming staff, highly..."
Kourosh Eshraghi
"Delicious menu options. Food service quick attentive and nicely presented.
A chance to enjoy a different cuisine in Middlesbrough always welcome...."
Ken Sherwood
"I used to co-own one of Canada’s highest rated Persian restaurants so I’d like to leave a review from that point of view:
The atmosphere is very..."
Payman Parseyan
"Very good food . and the staff were very nice..."
Amr Amin
"Didn't realise you had to bring your own alcoholic drinks. Fortunately wine bay 3 mins walk.
Fantastic food, great prices definitely go..."
Iain Veitch
"Food really good and good value for money. The Persian tea is lovely too would highly..."
Karen Price
"Perfect place to dine-in for a quality and tasty food in MBR, Decent Kababs, Juicy red sauce chicken in the pic( a must try), hummus ,naan overall a..."
yahiya siddiqui
"This place is great I have never had Persian food before I was very impressed with the lamb shank and the tea was absolutely beautiful. Staff were..."
Isaac Jacques
"They’ve some good variety of food and a very decent dining..."
Arshad Jillani
"This is one off the Best Kebab eated.
Very nice and friendly staff.
We didn't have a booking on a Saturday night,but they found a table for us.Thank..."
Costel Dutuc
"Absolutely incredible Persian food here that lives up its plaudits. We enjoyed the amazing aubergine dip and Olivieh salad with the lightest of..."
"Food was absolutely gorgeous. Well worth the money, and the service was spot on. I would highly recommend this..."
Shauney Dobson
"Very friendly staff, food served in adequate time as well as drinks continuously brought over during the meal and all tasted amazing!!! The portion..."
Lu Smith
"Fab first time at Meze Lounge tonight lucky enough to have been on a specials night set menu and Turkish dancer who was amazing and had me up..."
Mark William Burns
"First time I've been here after hearing lots of good things and I wasn't disappointed at all! I came with family for a birthday meal and we couldn't..."
Helen Jackson
"The grill food and the meze is amazing . A real gem on the Middlesbrough foodie scene.
We were really looked after.
Excellent service and top..."
Nahim Banaras
"Absolutely gorgeous food. Would recommend to all. Lovely atmosphere and great friendly staff, family run..."
Val Adams
"Very nice place lovely food very lovely people amazing definitely recommend and after meal u gotta try Turkish..."
Marek Szabo
"Great service and food is amazing, I've been a few times and never been disappointed, highly recommend to anyone wanting somewhere new to..."
Lisa Smith
"Lovely restaurant,Lovely food,great staff..breads,sausages,lamb kebab's,Lamuchen really nice..well worth a trip..."
John Ross
"Absolutely stunning food and lovely staff, not from Middlesbrough but we make a beeline for Meze Lounge whenever we visit. Super tasty dishes, a..."
Lisa Smith
"First visit to meze lounge found the food and service to be excellent will definitely be back many thanks to Bulent and staff for a lovely..."
Vince Geall
"Party of 27 looked after us very well. Service was excellent and the food was amazing. Very friendly staff we will be..."
Simon Holliday
"Superb meal tonight at the Meze!
Great staff
Great food
Great place
Highly..."
Julie Bennett
"The best food I've witnessed at any resteraunt in Middlesbrough! Friendly staff and great service! Will certainly be..."
Shaun Bell
"Been a few time now & it never fails to impress. I took my family last night & the comments were, one of the best meals we've had. Can't beat that!!..."
Sara Stubbings
"Birthday meal with the girls. Great food, great service and a warm welcome. Will definitely be back..."
Laura Carver
"Amazing little restaurant, gorgeous food & very friendly, helpful staff, could not do enough for our 6 year old son - very accommodating! Will..."
Clare Watkins
"Beautifully cooked food, reasonably priced, friendly staff. Really can’t ask for more. We got the mixed grill for 2. Pork and lamb chops were..."
Chris
"Stopped on a whim. If I lived in the area this would be at least a monthly place. We shared an appetizer and each got a plate. Neither could finish..."
jessica vawter
"Could not fault the food or the service. Would have been 5☆ if it wasn't for having to enter via an enclosed outside seating area that was full of..."
andy carling
"First visit to this restaurant and certainly won't be the last, arrived on a quiet Monday, early evening without a reservation, table for 4 persons,..."
Jacqueline Brown
"Wonderful customer with amazing freshly prepared meals. This was my second visit I think the staff and the food got even better. I took my family..."
Jes Kob
"Really nice ambience. Feels like right in the middle of a street in greece. Tried two main dishes and a dessert. Food was really nice and worth..."
A Anvita
"We went in a quiet lunchtime with just us in the restaurant, but food and service were..."
Mike Dent
"Quiet when we visited but nevertheless cracking food at a great price. The mixed starter for 2 was..."
Derek Reid
"Delicious food and great staffs.. will be back again for sure ..."
Tincoolitz
"Loads of delicious vegetable based dishes, nice environment, friendly service. I got no pictures of the food, but please enjoy the lovely lamps - I..."
Bonnie Kzzinsky
"Had a great meal on Monday lunchtime. Everything was flavourful and perfectly..."
Kelly Harris
"Impressed by the kindness of the staff and for the taste of food. The restaurant is small and would raccomended to book a table especially during the..."
Mirko Bisori
"After going to Corfu in the summer my daughter wanted to try here for her 19th birthday and we were not disappointed.
Great friendly service
Great..."
Chris Evans
"Relaxed, friendly, lovely food. The staff are friendly and welcoming and the service is first class. Highly recommend..."
Zivile Sapokaite
"This is the nicest restaurant in Middlesbrough and now you can get a Turkish Parmo, what more would you need in life..."
"Unique cuisine, good food, lovely staff � Recommended for something different! Eating food their way means ditching the cutlery and scooping the..."
Nobuo Nakamoto
"A fantastic meal and atmosphere with the lovely hosts of Salam Restaurant. The (beyaynetu) selection platter was simply superb. Had a fab evening,..."
Semu Beyene
"I love this place. The food is incredible, great for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters. Unlike anything else in Middlesbrough. The service was..."
Hayley McNally
"What a Lovely place great staff
Great food..."
Wizz Tee
"First class service, nothing was too much trouble. Would definitely..."
Rick E Betts
"Great food, cheap prices and AMAZING coffee. I hope that this place stays open for a long time and does very..."
"Delicious vegan food, excellent service and good advice (I wasn't used to eating Ethiopian food).
The coffee was perfect too
So get ready to use your..."
Steve Crawford
"First time trying out Ethiopian cuisines … The food is not too bad (I do prefer Indian and Turkish) and reasonably priced and their coffee is super..."
eddie ykko
"Not bad value for money, a lot of food, nice variety. Intriguing cuisine. Very nice if you're looking for something different and an authentic..."
Mitchell Nunes
"Delicious food (we got the mixed sharing plates), great serving size, excellent service, wonderful..."
Dan Kirby
"Pros:
- amazing food
- very tasty and filling
- good music
- great sense of culture and belonging
- decorations were authentic and beautiful
-..."
Emmanuella Udofia
"Highly recommended. Friendly service, wide range on menu, great plant based choices. Clean. Very good value for money. Good portion size. My whole..."
hitesh makwana
"Amazing vegetarian food! We ordered the vegetarian platter for 2. It was big enough for 3/4 people or 2 very hungry people. The meal was absolutely..."
Emerciana DeSouza
"Beautiful and unusual food with lots of vegan options. Try the mango juice, it's..."
hapandleonard1
"This is one of THE best restaurants in Middlesbrough! The staff were very welcoming and helpful. The atmosphere was very beautiful from the music to..."
Walter Walter
"Lovely food, thoughtful and friendly staff. The vegetarian dishes are all vegan friendly and taste amazing. The restaurant itself was beautifully..."
"Only recently found out that my favourite Indian restraunt had now become a takeaway. So I decided to pop along and order some food for a Saturday..."
Steven Jamieson
"Sorry couldn't upload a piccy of my gorgeous tasty meal from KHAN,S tonight ... Because we,ve devoured it , , honestly delicious & there was loads ,..."
Ann Manders
"Just ordered a chicken jalfrezi takeaway.
Rice was perfectly cooked the chicken was very tender and the sauce was excellent.
Next time I fancy an..."
Neil Patterson
"Amazing plane best in boro good amazing and staff are good nice..."
Jeff Thornton
"I have been coming here for over 20yrs now and never had a bad meal, excellent service quality..."
Adam Roberts
"Best place in Middlesbrough, great food and..."
Mark Caisley
"The only place in middlesbrough for great food and..."
Sue Corner
"If you have not been. Try..."
Lee Tes Tyres
"We ordered catering services for our daughter’s birthday party from Khan’s Tandoori and what can I say, if I could give the whole team more than..."
Ravs R
"Cracking service and foods brilliant and food delivered..."
F Khan
"Asked for "dairy free". They said "yeah". No faffing, no confusion, no asking if I mean coconut milk, they just made it for us.
And make it they did;..."
Benjamin Clarkson
"Food is beautiful, always fresh and so tasty. Couldn't ask for any..."
April Harrison
"Have ordered twice from here so far best curry in Middlesbrough..."
Joseph Delaney
"Would like to apologise. My order was late i ordered via the just eat app.. But was worth waiting for. Unfortunately couldn't change my review on..."
Michelle Skelton
"Curry came wasnt boiling hot so cannot taste it was nice arrived in time and both meals were very..."
Jimmy Joyce
"great food vindaloo and chips and rice very yummy from stu ordered loads of..."
xDivisionRivalz
"First class home cooked Indian food at reasonable prices, great..."
"Beautiful food.
Ordered Meal Deal 1
Plenty of Donner on the Pizza good price amazing staff and lovely..."
Abd360ah
"Best service so far best food
Get delivered well before time and food is hot kept it..."
R H
"Went to linthorpe bits today got a pepperoni 12 inch pizza it was best pizza I ever had the brother's that own the shop are on point keep up..."
Padg Akhtar
"Very friendly staff i visited trice and i ordered biryani today in the late night.Biryani was very tasty and hot.i ordered in the mid night and i was..."
Neelesh Velaga
"Pizza’s were freshly made, very delicious. Definitely will be ordering..."
Siedah Mahmood
"First time ordering tonight the food came piping hot all freshly made would definitely recommend this..."
kevin lightfoot
"Very good food tasty freshly prepared and very fast dalivery😃😃 special andy wala burger is very delicious i cant see in northeast before this..."
Naveed Khan
"Very friendly staff, prices are reasonable,food was freshly made, I live the burger I had, highly recommended,5* thank you so much guys for excellent..."
the karpet shop
"Tasty pizzas, and yummy milkshakes. The signature "anday wala burger" was tasty and gave the perfect streetfood nostalgia..."
"Amazing service.
Excellent food.
Large portions. Affordable prices.
Clean and hygienic.
Friendly kind staff.
Overall high quality.
Definitely..."
Jaison Joseph Kallarakavunkal
"Need I say anything? Ambiance and food quality is absolutely bangin. If you haven’t been here; you don’t know what you are missing. Qassmay..."
Siraj Siddiqui
"Another cuisine I have never tried before, making the most of the advice and recommendations of a friend we tried the Bake Two. Absolutely delicious..."
Adam Meekin
"Reasonably priced Lebanese Grills/BBQ place in Teesside area ...
Their King bake mixed grills and Baby Chicken Grills are our favorites ... Even..."
eddie ykko
"Just ate from here 1.12.2019 and it was amazing... Lovely service... Lovely food... Staff are really friendly and brought the food out on time... It..."
HII
"Food was exceptional. Been a long time since I have been somewhere where the food just stood out. We had the lamb wrap and king mixed platter...."
Sabina Mahmood
"Awesome! I have been to the one in Gosforth multiple times and love it. The bake 2 is no different, Excellent food, nice staff and BYO what's not to..."
Calvin Sinclair
"Dined in and used take away they never fail to impress me the food is tasty everytime the staff are brill they arrive right on time with take away I..."
Isaac Jacques
"Food is absolutely delicious 😋 and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Amazing people, worth every penny. Thank you for a great..."
Wagma N
"Nice food, we enjoyed. only the porsion is a bit..."
Shahrzad Bakhshi
"Brilliant food, completely authentic and very broad menu, to suit all tastes. Lovely welcoming, family atmosphere. Highly recommended..."
Hassan Tahir
"Lovely food very tasty very well cooked.
Very friendly and helpful waiting..."
Adrian Bramwell
"Excellent cuisine the best flavour of Asian food must visit and try quality..."
Amy Harston
"We are a family of 4 and we all love this place. Really tasty, cooked fresh easily our favourite place to eat
We always share the king mixed grill..."
Cara Hurst
"Loved it food was delishious definitely will be going back..."
Anne Thompson
"A lovely delight in the Boro. simple, rustic and honest..."
"Best food in Middlesbrough testy clean and fresh wonderful staffs thanks..."
Ramin Ahmadi
"Good costumer service and the food is really great..."
ADARSH AS
"Cheap and delicious food … Their Chicken Shawarma Wrap is a must try!
Highly recommended..."
eddie ykko
"We had a small deviation from our order and it was corrected immediately. Fez, was excellent and sent a new order out.
I’m very fussy with food but..."
T Trevs
"First time eating from this guisborough store. Excellent service, delivery was quick. Parmo chips were amazing. Cheese cake was to die for. Very..."
Carley Walton
"Good place to have nice roasted chicken and shawarmas. The taste is very nice. Feels like Indian shawarma and grilled chicken.
The salad they are..."
Geomon
"I've had a lot of shawarma but this place is one of the best. The Meat is Spiced so well and carved off in generous portions. Its also proper chunks..."
Nicole Ahmed
"Delicious food 😋 I eat here almost once a month and now they take card..."
Duran Ramlochan
"Food ready in 10 minutes, hot and absolutely delicious! Very friendly staff, strongly recommend! Thanks..."
Richard Tyler
"Best in the..."
Firos Latheef
"Amazing food I travel
From redcar to Middlesbrough most weekends for my Swarma.fix,carnt fault it been going for years and I’m fussy about my food..."
DAVE CARNE
"Nice food i like fez he good..."
Nathan Corcoran
"Tried the chicken and cheese Fatayar on my first visit. Fresh made bread, and topped and toasted in the oven. Best £4 I've spent on food in a long..."
Roger
"So glad there’s finally a shawarma shop in Guisborough and it was unreal. Parmo was the best in a long time too! Thanks..."
Zoe Smith
"Ordered a chicken shawarma wrap and it was very nice, great food and great friendly service. Very good prices as..."
James Marston
"Great service, great food would definitely..."
Jamie Lewis
"Best parmos around must get down here and try them fez you are the..."
Lindsey Johnson
"Wow amazing food amazing staff really good quality food everyone very friendly good family atmosphere and the prices are..."
"Great place for spud, but the ingredients have gone down in quality since being taken over. Bring back Princes bolognese and decent stuff like the..."
Dale Rusk
"Been coming here for years. Fluffy jacket potatoes and decent portion sizes. Loving the new chicken tikka and coronation chicken. Love that this..."
Victoria B
"We visit everytime we're in Middlesbrough, Best jacket potatoes..."
Joshua Fawcett
"Best jacket potatoes in town! Good selection of toppings and very..."
"Very very very very tasty food great service highly recommended very very very very very tasty curry great friendly and amazing service great food..."
Anthony Gibson
"Nice food and dessert and staff very helpfull deffo worth the..."
Najabat Jav Ramzan
"Fab food, great customer service and value for money-what more could you ask..."
Joanne Gardner
"Lovely food good friendly staff will recommend try it u will love the..."
Shahzad Akram
"Gorgeous food. Their curry is best in..."
Jay Bandyopadhyay
"Very decent place with the most kindest management. Allah bless..."
Ghra Khaza Khan
"Gorgeous food at very reasonable prices and helpful staff...take your own bottle..."
Nicola Gilhespie
"Masha Allah the most kindest and sweet man may Allah grant you happiness..."
Pixi Maria
"fab place,the curries are wonderful and go as often as..."
Kevin Kilpatrick
"Nice place nice food would definitely give 5 star rating excellent..."
Khalil Sharif
"My favourite place gorgeous food every..."
Emily Adnan
"Gorgeous food, must try if you..."
Samira Khan
"Had qeema/minced meat with potato. Wonderful people and staff.
Was served with free qahwa/tea at the..."
Asif Halim
"I had a really good experience with the mithai mahal the service and the food, staff everything is amazing..."
Wisal Ahmad
"Great food! Freshly made even if it was out of the menu. Friendly staff, good..."
Gayathri Niharika
"Dont be put off by the basic cafe vibe. The chef really knows how to cook! Unbelievably good food - the samosas (chicken or lamb) are just delicious..."
Angus Bell
"Its a very good shop of having Indian and pakistani foods . samosas and veg curries with nice and delicious taste That you can try..."
Neelkamal K
"Tried gulab jaman this time and some pateesa. I liked the pateesa more but gulab jamun was not bad either.I have had halva and puri and nihari which..."
S Akram
"Their seekh kebabs are probably one of the best in UK. I'm going to buy them and freeze them. Great in a frozen paratha with onions and their sauces...."
Hafiz Malik
"Had desi breakfast halwa Puri and Nihari!! Good..."
Tahir Chohan
"nice food good..."
sikander Mahmood
"brilliant food and good..."
Mohammed Khan
"Really tasty authentic Asian food. In my opinion it's way better than some of the more flash restaurants in town. It's most definitely worth a try..."
Jonathan Brass
"Now buffet at £6.99 as well as normal full menu., really nice. This is by far the only good option if you want traditional, good, real curry in..."
Neil Motson
"Had a takeaway buffet for 40 persons.
Korma/rice/tikka/gajjar ka halwa/pink tea
All served by the staff in the community centre.
Excellent..."
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