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Shalel, New York, NY

Shalel

4.7
4.7
246 Reviews
$50 and over
Mediterranean

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2 people
8:00 p.m.
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Booked 19 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
Shalel has served New Yorkers since 2000 and is dedicated to the variety and excellency of Mediterranean cooking. Shalel draws its inspiration from dishes and design of the coastal Mediterranean: Morocco, Palestine, Israel, Turkey, Greece, Italy, the Côte d’Azur, and Spain. Shalel's unique underground space is a relaxed, candlelit setting where highlights include Shalel’s namesake waterfall, indoor plants, fresh cut flowers, and an “alimentari” market of various Mediterranean products. Walk down the rose petal covered stairs to this underground restaurant.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–9:45 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–10:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (212) 873-2300
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    We offer a weekly Shabbat menu and are open to catering inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    We have several private rooms appropriate for special events - please inquire by phone at 212-873-2300.
  • Neighbourhood
    Lincoln Square
  • Cross Street
    Just east of the corner of Columbus Ave & W. 70th Street.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Station Columbus Ave & W 69th (M11 - M7) and Central Pk West & W 70th (M10 - M72) Subway Central Pk West & 72 St. (A/C/E), Subway 72 St. and Broadway (1/2/3)
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine

What 246 people are saying

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Manhattan

    Mediterranean

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Shalel offers a "unique and atmospheric" dining experience with "excellent Mediterranean and Middle Eastern food." Guests rave about the "phenomenal and attentive service," "beautiful decor," and "romantic setting," featuring an "indoor waterfall" and "candlelit ambiance." The standout dishes include "branzino," "Chicken Basteeya," and "cardamom espresso martini."
246 Reviews
  1. tara

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious including the desserts. Will be back

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  2. Jennine

    New York City

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A lovely experience that truly transports you to another place. The food was excellent and the service was impeccable

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  3. claudia

    London

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 21, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Food: marginal. Ambience: a dark maze of narrow spaces in a basement. I found it dingy and I'm sure if they turned the lights up, I would have been horrified.

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  4. Matthew

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Incredible and unique atmosphere was outmatched only by the quality of the meal. Everything from cocktails to dessert was great. The margarita was one of the best I’ve ever had. Will definitely be coming back!

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  5. Lisa

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 17, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Amazing food and service. So stuffy inside the restaurant we had to get food to go. Would love to go back, but will wait until we can sit outside.

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  6. Caitlin

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Awesome food and drinks, excellent service and ambiance. Shalel is a wonderful restaurant.

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  7. Jane

    Melbourne

    14 reviews

    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful food and a great vibe. Our room was a little noisy with four tables packed into a fairly tight space and a few very excited diners beside us. Overall though it was a fabulous experience and we are so pleased to have stumbled across this spot on the UWS.

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  8. Chris

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great Meal and Ambiance. Will be back again soon!!

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  9. Evan

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time there and everything was amazing from start to finish. Cocktails were tasty. Great service. Beautiful and authentic decor and seating. We had the braised octopus and shrimp and crab brik to start and was amazed. I’m still dreaming of how good the Chicken Basteeya was 🔥🔥 Will definitely become a regular go to spot for me.

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  10. Kate

    New York City

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such a cozy atmosphere, every seat in the restaurant would have been enjoyable. Food and service were excellent and the cocktails (sfax) were fantastic.

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FAQs

Shalel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (212) 873-2300.

Shalel is rated 4.7 stars by 246 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
8:00 p.m.
Find next available

At the moment, there's no online availability within 2.5 hours of your request. Do you have another time in mind?

Booked 19 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Shalel

65 W 70th St, New York, NY 10023

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Just east of the corner of Columbus Ave & W. 70th Street.
  • Neighbourhood
    Lincoln Square
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–11:00 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–12:00 am Dinner Mon–Wed, Sun 4:30 pm–9:45 pm Thu–Sat 4:30 pm–10:45 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Bus Station Columbus Ave & W 69th (M11 - M7) and Central Pk West & W 70th (M10 - M72) Subway Central Pk West & 72 St. (A/C/E), Subway 72 St. and Broadway (1/2/3)
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Delivery, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Wine
  • Phone number
    (212) 873-2300
  • Catering
    We offer a weekly Shabbat menu and are open to catering inquiries.
  • Private party facilities
    We have several private rooms appropriate for special events - please inquire by phone at 212-873-2300.
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