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Gazala’s, New York, NY

Gazala’s

4.6
4.6
394 Reviews
$30 and under
Middle Eastern

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2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 11 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Charming
Gazala’s Restaurant is the creation of Chef/Owner Gazala Halabi, who celebrates her culinary heritage as an Israeli Druze. Hospitality is a Druze hallmark—guests are embraced and welcomed with a flavorful meal. Says Gazala, “I want my restaurant to be a place to eat Druze food, to sample Druze culture and be treated like family. It is a little slice of my village on Amsterdam Avenue."

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 787-1800
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Gazala Halabi
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Cross street
    81st and 82nd street
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 394 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.2Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Gazala's offers an "incredible" dining experience with "delicious" Middle Eastern cuisine and "friendly" service. Guests love the generous portions, "fresh" ingredients, and "authentic" Druze dishes. Highlights include the homemade hummus, shawarma, and a cozy atmosphere perfect for families. While some find it noisy outside, the "great" food and warm ambiance keep patrons coming back.

394 Reviews
  1. marianna

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s a lovely and lively neighborhood place with excellent food and good service.

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  2. Laura.

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As a person of Middle Eastern descent, I can attest to the quality of the food here. Super fresh, tasty, and like many others I noticed that the prices seem a tad high — but it’s 2024 in NYC, so what do you expect? Also, service is kind and efficient and the noise level is low enough for normal conversation.

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  3. Lisa

    VIP

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we ordered was very flavorful. The shawarma hummus was amazing. The chicken was extremely moist. Portion sizes were very generous, so share an entree or be prepared to have extra to take home.

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  4. smadar

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service !! Food was yummy! Appetizers are so good!!

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  5. Limor

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a gem in NYC! Great food, fun atmosphere, delicious drinks. It is loud so not a place to go if you're looking for quiet conversation. Staff is friendly. Highly recommend!

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  6. QCumber

    New York City

    9 reviews

    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    You wouldn't think this would be a place that can make an excellent martini but it is! My friend ordered one of their specialty cocktails and was very satisfied. The service is fast and friendly, the place is not glamorous but pleasant and cozy nonetheless. The hummus was excellent; instead of the usual pita bread, they had this thin stretchy wrap like you'd get at an Indian restaurant. I liked the "Meat Cigar" appetizers but wish they weren't so small. I had to order it twice to get a decent portion. The lamb kabab entree was satisfying but not top-notch. It could have had more flavor and been more moist, it was perhaps a little overcooked. But my friend was vert happy with his entree. We skipped desert so I look forward to my next visit to try one—they all sounded great— along with their Turkish coffee, another thing that's hard to come by even at Middle Eastern restaurants like this one.

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  7. Natalie

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants. Food is always delicious, fresh and super authentic

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  8. simona

    New York City

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Food in really mediocre and can not justify spending $80 for an appetizer and a main course and a lousy margarita

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  9. Jeffrey

    VIP

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and service, but we plate outside and Amsterdam Ave. got pretty noisy at times with the ambulances going past. Otherwise great place and plan on returning

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  10. Lynn

    Los Angeles

    34 reviews

    1.0

    34 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Yuck! In one word… The food here isn’t good. The hummus had zero flavor, the chicken kabob wasn’t on a kabob or didn’t resemble any chicken kabob one would like to eat. They rice is grey brown in color and basically tasted like dishwater. The service was not good either. It’s fair to say we won’t be returning.

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FAQs

Gazala’s offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 787-1800.

Gazala’s is rated 4.6 stars by 394 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
9:30 PM
Booked 11 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Gazala’s

447 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024-5519

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    81st and 82nd street
  • Neighborhood
    Upper West Side
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 11:00 am–8:45 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Middle Eastern
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Gazala Halabi
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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