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Bustan, New York, NY

Bustan

4.7
4.7
1602 Reviews
$31 to $50
Mediterranean
487 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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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 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • 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.
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighbourhood
    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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Offers

  • Copy of BAR HAPPY 2 HOURS

    Mar 20, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
    Sun - Thu - 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.,Fri - Sat - 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
    Join us AT THE BAR before your DINNER for: - $6-beer - $9- selected wine - 2 for 1 well drinks - $10- specialty cocktails Note: Our HAPPY 2 HOURS is only at bar 5pm till 7pm

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What 1,602 people are saying

Bustan reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • New York City

    Mediterranean

  • Manhattan

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bustan delights with "extraordinary" food and "incredible" service, offering a vibrant Mediterranean menu with standout dishes like Moroccan Fish and lamb kebab. Patrons praise the "welcoming" ambiance and "friendly" staff. The outdoor garden is perfect for a quieter setting, though noise levels can rise indoors. Highly recommended for groups and special occasions.
1,602 Reviews
  1. David

    New York City4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic service, accommodating of an infant, great for a birthday celebration.

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  2. OpenTable Diner VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of the very best restaurants in the city in terms of food quality. And such a fun vibe too! Run, don’t walk!

    1 person found this helpful

  3. Kara

    Sacramento2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food and overall experience was great! Would definitely dine here again.

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  4. Kristan VIP

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent food and great service. I would highly recommend Bustan to anyone looking for authentic and high-quality dining.

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  5. Robert VIP

    New York City24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been twice this past month to Bustan and we’re hooked. The food is absolutely delicious and full of flavors. A lot of GF items are also a welcome surprise. Favorites include the amazing and herbaceous falafel- so crispy and light. The spicy feta and hummus are delicious. The mixed gem salad with toasted hazelnuts, apples, and sheep’s cheese is addictive. The cauliflower, the hot pita with zaatar, and the zaatar fries are delicious. The wines by the glass are a good selection albeit on the expensive side. Overall, it is a wonderful experience, but with higher end prices for the small portion sizes.

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  6. John

    New York City13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat in in the back “garden “ which was perfect for conversation. The food was delicious as usual. Our server was great as was the support staff. A real neighborhood gem. Thank you.

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  7. Ronald VIP

    New York City27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 22, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious food, with totally fresh and innovative ingredients. We thoroughly enjoyed the salad, eggplant, and bread-covered lamb with vegetables. Looking forward to sampling many other dishes in our next visits!

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  8. Richard VIP

    Cleveland3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food is EXTRAORDINARY. And the place has a very nice vibe. Friendly staff. Our family had a GREAT time at Buston!

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Minneapolis2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    We got a bunch of the vegetables dishes, humus and tzatziki, and tuna crudo. All excellent

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  10. Michele

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Everything we ordered was delicious! The staff was super friendly! The only thing I would change is to do something to the kitchen door so that it doesn’t slam. If you’re sitting right next to it, it can be startling. I will definitely go back to try more things!

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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 4.7 stars by 1602 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
7:00 p.m.
Booked 32 times today
Google Map for Bustan

487 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10024

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Between 83rd and 84th St
  • Neighbourhood
    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
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • 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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