Lashevet Best Restaurant at 86th Street

Is Lashevet best at 86th street on the upper east side? In a recent article in The New York Times they seem to think so in an article about the 2nd ave subway, they featured one restaurant from 72nd, 86th, and 96th street. The reporter highlighted Lashevet for 86th street.

For cuisine you’re more likely to find along the Mediterranean — more specifically, that of Morocco, Israel and Lebanon — there’s Lashevet on First Avenue
Nikita Richardson of the New York TImes

The New York Times reporter stopped into Lashevet one night incognito, without us ever knowing she was there. She came to investigate and write about the restaurant, its food, and its staff.

We weren’t aware that we had even been chosen for a review, or that that review of Lashevet Restaurant was featured in The New York Times — until they reached out to notify us after the article was published.

Lashevet Best Restaurant at 86th Street

Does that mean that Lashevet — as the sole restaurant reviewed and featured (for 86th Street on the upper east side of NYC) for the New York Times articles — is elevated to the best restaurant on 1st Ave at 86th Street? We’d certainly like to think so, But what you do think?

The New York Times also reviewed UpThai at 72nd and Kaia Wine Bar (and South African Kitchen) at 96th street.

We’re thrilled to have been chosen to be the featured restaurant for 86th street in this article. Thank you again to all our customers, and let us know what you think. Are we the best restaurant on 1st Ave at 86th Street?

You can leave a review at any of the review links provided on our Contact page, or send us a compliment, suggestion, or complaint (or leave a comment below).

Other directory listings to rate and review Lashevet:

Read The New York Times article “Five Years of the 2nd Ave Subway”

     Excellent  
     Based on 95 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   NYCBuddha 
 2022-08-17
 
 
  This is really cute spot in the upper East side with such a welcoming energy. The staff and chef and owners were very friendly and take pride and have passion in their cusine and restaurant. It was really good to see that.

Their menu  highlights tastes of Israeli, Moroccan, Lebanese cuisine infused with flavors from Provence, France.

This was our line up;

Lashevet Salad  salatine
summer greens with kale, bulgur, and crispy onions. Really good salad. Generous portion

Bissara Soup
with dried fava beans, cumin, smoked paprika, and olive oil. Tasted good.
Personaly world have preferred some layering in the soup.  Maybe some lentils or pieces of meat or bread.

Lamb Meatballs Skillet
with cherry tomato sauce, saffron, and green peas. M. The folks next to me finished the dish.  Dish looked great. I would have preferred less tomatoes.Presentation was great.

Mehayam
goat cheese-crusted bakkafrost salmon with pepper coulis,beet hummusand tahini cauliflower.
This dish was outstanding! my favorite . The layering of flavors.
Im not a slamon fan but this was really good. The cauliflower was wow. The beet hummus and pepper coulis gave it great layering!

Basbousa Cake was the owners wedding cake
coconut yogurt semolina cake with soft cheese. Its  a NY cheese cake and and Israeli cheescake fusion..i loved it as it wasnt too sweet. I also like semolina.

I  will definitely go.back again.

The below was shared by the restaurant while at dinner.

When translated from Hebrew, the word "Lashevet has two meanings:
"Lashevet" is "To Sit / To Settle" - The Lashevet Team is proud To Settle their restaurant in the Upper East Side and invites their Patrons To Sit and enjoy family-style hospitality and share Lashevet's take on the authentic Middle Eastern cuisine

"La" means "To" and "Shevet" means "Tribe" - The Lashevet Team dedicates this restaurant to The Tribe of Neighbors, Friends, and Guests from All Over
  
 
       
   Avital Shapira 
 2022-08-12
 
 
  Loved it!! Everything we ordered was delicious and fresh and reminded me of Israel! Definitely making this a regular place!
  
 
       
   Roi Gonen 
 2022-08-12
 
 
  great food! every dish is a success!
the Humus is not exactly what you expect (different) but good as well. i am definitely coming back
  
 
       
   Meghan Henry 
 2022-07-30
 
 
  The food was amazing. So good, hidden gem!
  
 
       
   Maddie Kutler 
 2022-07-28
 
 
  Our server was one of the best I’ve ever had, she was so kind and attentive. The food was great (particularly the pita), and service was fast. I went with my friend who lives in the area, and she’s been for brunch which she said was also excellent.

Lashevet Best Restaurant at 86th Street

Lashevet Best Restaurant at 86th Street

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