Al Raouche Restaurant

This place is by far the best Lebanese/Levantine restaurant I've tried in the US. The staff and owner were so friendly and welcoming, the food was absolutely delicious. We tried so many things and every single dish was amazing. If you're visiting NYC or NJ do not miss this place. They even sell some of their food frozen so you can take some home! We'll make this place a regular stop whenever we're around and you should too!

At first I thought that most of the Mediterranean food around this particular area serves same kind of food. They kind of do, but some of them differ in a way the food is being prepared, the type of spice used to cook and Al Raouche is one of them. The food there is always delicious, the staff is very friendly, prices are very reasonable and a great atmosphere.

This was my second time here! Their Mediterranean Fries with garlic, freshly squeezed lemon and oregano were the highlight and well made. Their Tabouli salad was the best I had without the excess amount of sumac like other places I’ve been to. The soujok was the best I had from any location I have been before and were very delicious. The waitress was very well organized and very knowledgeable about the menu. She helped us get our food on time and at a steady pace. The food was beyond my expectations and I will be back soon with my family in the foreseeable future at this local gem in Patterson, New Jersey.

We didn't like that they served pitas cold right out of the bag. When we asked for water (we were five) the server brought two bottles. It was a little slow and the shawarma chicken was a little dry. The portions were good though.

Loved the food and service. Fool was yummy; falafel was super great and Labneh was top-notch! I would def go back again. I highly recommend it for Middle Eastern restaurant.