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Abu Rass Restaurant
- 1057 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503

Mediterranean restaurant, Fast food restaurant ★4.0·$$

1057 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA

4.0
This was my first time at this restaurant, and I was so impressed! The service was excellent our waiter, Ali, was so kind and attentive, which made the experience even better. We started with some appetizers that were fresh and flavorful, the perfect way to kick off the meal. The main dishes were just as impressive everything was well-seasoned, cooked perfectly, and so delicious. Overall, the food and service together made it such a great experience. I’ll definitely be back! - Aarifa Gowani
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Abu Rass Restaurant Introduce

For New Jersey residents and visitors seeking an authentic taste of the Middle East, look no further than

Abu Rass Restaurant in Paterson. Situated in a region celebrated for its diverse culinary landscape, Abu Rass stands out as a premier destination for traditional Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking. It’s more than just a restaurant; it’s a culinary hub where the rich flavors, warm hospitality, and generous portions of the Levant region come alive, making it a beloved choice for casual dining, family gatherings, and special occasions throughout Northern New Jersey.

Blending the categories of a Middle Eastern restaurant, Mediterranean restaurant, and a source for healthy and fast food, Abu Rass offers a comprehensive and satisfying dining experience. The menu is a testament to the region's diverse culinary traditions, featuring an extensive array of dishes prepared with fresh ingredients and authentic, old-world recipes. Whether you are craving classic dips, hearty grilled meats, or specialty daily plates, this Paterson gem promises quality and flavor in every bite.

Abu Rass Restaurant has garnered a strong reputation among the local New Jersey community, frequently highlighted for its commitment to high-quality ingredients and exceptional service. It's the kind of place where the casual atmosphere is welcoming, and the food speaks for itself, inviting people from all walks of life—from college students and local groups to curious tourists—to experience the genuine taste of the Middle East. With its focus on both traditional favorites and healthy options, Abu Rass is an essential stop for any New Jersey foodie.

Location and Accessibility

Abu Rass Restaurant is conveniently located on one of Paterson’s main arteries, making it highly accessible for New Jersey patrons traveling from various parts of the state. Paterson is widely regarded as a center for authentic Middle Eastern cuisine in New Jersey, and Abu Rass is perfectly positioned within this vibrant food scene.

The restaurant's physical location is:

1057 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA

The location offers practical accessibility features for a comfortable visit for all guests, including a wheelchair-accessible entrance, restroom, and seating. For patrons driving to the restaurant, parking options include both free and paid street parking, offering flexibility. The combination of its central location in Paterson and its dedication to accessibility makes Abu Rass a convenient choice for any group or individual across North Jersey.

Services Offered

Abu Rass Restaurant provides a comprehensive set of services to accommodate every dining need, from a quick meal to a large hosted event. These options reflect the restaurant's commitment to flexibility and customer convenience:

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  • Dine-In Seating: Enjoy the casual and cozy atmosphere with table service for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
  • Takeout and Curbside Pickup: Convenient options for customers on the go who wish to enjoy their food at home or work.
  • Delivery and No-Contact Delivery: Partnering with various services to bring the authentic taste of Abu Rass directly to your doorstep across the local New Jersey area.
  • Catering Services: Comprehensive catering options are available, specializing in both on-site catering and pick-up/delivery with set-up services, perfect for corporate events, holiday parties, weddings, and other large gatherings.
  • Private Dining Room: A dedicated space for hosting special events and private parties, offering a secluded and memorable experience for your guests.
  • Reservations Accepted and Recommended: While walk-ins are welcome, the restaurant recommends reservations for lunch and dinner, especially for groups or private dining, to ensure seating availability.
  • Late-Night Food: A great option for New Jersey residents seeking quality, authentic meals later in the evening.
  • Features / Highlights

    Abu Rass Restaurant is distinguished by several features that set it apart as a must-visit Mediterranean and Middle Eastern eatery in New Jersey:

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  • Authentic Middle Eastern Cuisine: The core of the restaurant’s appeal is its commitment to traditional, authentic cooking, utilizing fresh, high-quality ingredients and cherished old recipes. The menu includes a wide variety of Mezza (appetizers), salads, grilled items (BBQ), sandwiches, and traditional daily specials.
  • Halal Food Options: The restaurant offers Halal options, ensuring the cuisine is accessible and enjoyable for a broader community in New Jersey.
  • Diverse Menu Offerings: Catering to a wide range of dietary needs and preferences, the menu features a wealth of healthy options, vegan options, vegetarian options, and classic comfort food.
  • Specialty Daily Dishes: The menu regularly features traditional, often celebratory, Middle Eastern dishes such as Molokhoya with Chicken and Mansaf, which provide a unique opportunity to experience lesser-known regional cuisine.
  • Fresh Juices and Cocktails: A selection of freshly squeezed juices and fruit cocktails, including Mango Juice, Lemonade with Mint, and Pomegranate, are available to perfectly complement the savory meals.
  • Fast and Attentive Service: Customers consistently praise the restaurant for its friendly, attentive staff and fast service, which enhances the overall dining experience.
  • Great Tea Selection: Known for its quality hot tea, with the mint tea being a particular favorite among patrons, providing a comforting end to any meal.
  • Large and Generous Portions: Patrons frequently comment on the fantastic, generous portions for the price, providing excellent value.
  • Cozy and Welcoming Atmosphere: The casual and cozy environment is perfect for individuals, couples, families, and large groups, making everyone feel at home.
  • Contact Information

    To plan your visit, make a reservation, or inquire about catering services for your next New Jersey event, please use the following contact details:

    Address: 1057 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA

    Phone: (973) 278-0007

    What is Worth Choosing

    For first-time diners and seasoned fans alike, several items on the Abu Rass menu are particularly worth choosing to fully experience the restaurant's authentic flavors.

    Start your meal with the Hummus, often cited by customers as a favorite, or explore the varied cold and hot starters like the Fattoush Salad, a vibrant mix of greens and toasted pita, or the Fried Kibbeh. The appetizer section is deep, including many traditional dips and small plates like Muhammara (a spicy pepper and walnut dip), Baba Ghanoush (grilled eggplant dip), and various 'Fateh' dishes, which feature layered ingredients over chickpeas. A Mixed Appetizers Plate is an excellent choice for sharing and trying a variety of delicious options.

    The main entrees, particularly the grilled items (BBQ), are the heart of the menu. The Mixed Kebab Platter or the more substantial Large Mix Plate, featuring a combination of Shish Kebab, Kofta Kebab, Shish Taouk, and shawarma, is an impressive and highly recommended feast. The Whole Grilled Chicken is another popular choice, perfect for a family meal. For a quick, satisfying bite, the Shawarma Lavash Chicken Sandwich is a local favorite.

    Don't miss the Daily Specials, which showcase regional culinary masterpieces. The Mansaf ($20.00), the national dish of Jordan, is typically made with lamb (or sometimes chicken) cooked in a distinctive, tangy fermented dried yogurt sauce (Jameed), served over rice and bread. The Molokhoya with Chicken ($16.00) is a traditional Middle Eastern green stew made from jute mallow leaves, often cooked in a rich broth and served with chicken and rice. These specials offer a true, deep dive into traditional Middle Eastern home cooking that is not widely available in New Jersey.

    To finish, the classic Baklava, Mahalabia, or Rice Pudding, all priced at $7.25, provide a perfectly sweet end to the hearty meal. Pair any dish with the famous mint tea or one of the freshly squeezed juices, such as the invigorating Lemonade with Mint, for a truly complete and unforgettable dining experience.

    Abu Rass Restaurant truly delivers on its promise of quality, authenticity, and generous hospitality, making it a highly valuable and frequently visited Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dining spot right here in Paterson, NJ.

    Abu Rass Restaurant Menu

    • Starter

    • Fattoush Salad $9.35

      Romaine lettuce. cucumbers, tomato, pita, vinegar & oil

    • Fried Kibbeh $10.35

      Cracked wheat dough filled with spiced meat, pine nuts & onions

    • Baba Ghanoush $7.25

      Baked eggplant with sesame sauce & lemon juice

    • Mixed Appetizers (12 Items) $31.10

      Hummus, Babaghanouj, Tabouleh, Kibbeh, Bakdonsieh, Eggplant Salad, Eggplant with Tomato, Arabic Salad, Muhammara

    • Mixed Appetizers (6 Items) $20.75

      Hummus, Babaghanouj, Tabouleh, Kibbeh, Bakdonsieh, Arabic Salad

    • Hummus $7.25
    • Hummus with Meat $15.55

      Chickpeas with sesame sauce, lemon juice & meat

    • Beirut Hummus $7.25
    • Hummus with Shawarma $15.55
    • Hummus with Foul $6.20
    • Muhammara $7.25
    • Bakdonsiah $7.25
    • Labaneh $7.25
    • Foul Mudammas $7.25
    • Musabaha $7.25
    • Kodsiah $7.25
    • Fateh Hummus $9.35
    • Fateh Hummus with Meat $14.50
    • Fateh Eggplant $11.40
    • Tomato Pot $9.35
    • Tomato Meat Pot $13.50
    • Hot Starters

    • Egg $6.20
    • Ejjah $7.25
    • French Fries

      Small $4.15 | Large $6.20

    • Potato with Egg $8.30
    • Sausage $8.30
    • Pastrami with Egg $10.35
    • White Cheese $9.35

      Regular or fried

    • Fried Vegetables $9.35
    • Kebeh $10.35
    • Bourak $9.35
    • Falafel $1.00
    • Stuffed Falafel $1.50
    • Arayes $10.35
    • Kebdeh $14.50

      Chicken or lamb liver

    • Salads

    • Arabic Salad $7.25
    • Tahini Salad $7.25
    • Tabouleh $8.30
    • Fattoush $9.35
    • Greek Salad $9.35
    • Yogurt & Cucumber $7.25
    • Turkish Salad $7.25
    • Eggplant Salad $8.30
    • Arugula Salad $8.30
    • Abu Rass Salad $10.35

      Lettuce, tomato, cucumber, corn, black olives, avocado with balsamic dressing

    • Sandwiches

    • Falafel $5.20
    • Falafel & Mixed Vegetables $6.20
    • Shawarma Chicken Pita $6.20
    • Shawarma Beef Pita $6.20
    • Shawarma Lavash Chicken $9.35
    • Shawarma Lavash Chicken with Fries $10.35
    • Shawarma Lavash Beef $9.35
    • Shawarma Lavash Beef with Fries $10.35
    • Shish Tawook $9.35
    • Shish Tawook with Fries $10.35
    • Shish Kebab $9.35
    • Shish Kebab with Fries $10.35
    • Kafta Kebab $9.35
    • Kafta Kebab with Fries $10.35
    • Main Entrees

    • Mixed Kebab Platter $22.80

      1 shish kebab, 1 kofta, 1 shish tawook

    • Small Mix Plate $36.30

      2 kofta, 1 shish kebab, 1 shish tawook, beef & chicken shawarma

    • Large Mix Plate $46.70

      2 kofta, 2 shish kebab, 2 shish tawook, beef & chicken shawarma

    • Family Mixed Plate (7 People) $145.25

      7 kofta, 5 shish kebab, 5 shish tawook, beef & chicken shawarma

    • Shish Taouk $17.65
    • Kofta Kebab $20.75
    • Shish Kebab $22.80
    • Lamb Chops $25.95
    • Whole Grilled Chicken $25.95
    • Half Grilled Chicken $15.55
    • Shawarma Chicken $15.55
    • Shawarma Beef $15.55
    • Rib Eye Steak $29.05
    • Grilled Shrimp $20.75
    • Chicken Chops $17.65
    • Chicken Kufta $17.65
    • Vegetarian Platter $17.65

      Falafel, hummus, babaghanouj, tabouleh

    • Mo3ajanat (Pies)

    • Za3tar $3.10
    • Cheese Pie $4.15
    • Za3tar with Cheese Pie $4.57
    • Cheese with Olives Pie $4.15
    • Spinach Pie $3.00
    • Spinach with Cheese $3.00
    • Potato Pie $4.00
    • Chicken Fajhita Pie $5.20
    • Sfeeha $6.25
    • Pastrami with Cheese Pie $4.57
    • Egg Pie $3.00
    • Kids

    • Chicken Nuggets $8.30
    • Chicken Fingers $8.30
    • Burger $10.35

      With fries

    • Chicken Wings $9.45

      Served with fries

    • Dessert

    • Baklava $7.25
    • Mahalabia $7.25
    • Rice Pudding $7.25
    • Daily Special

    • Molokhoya with Chicken $16.00
    • Okra with Meat $16.00
    • Mansaf $20.00
    • Drinks

    • Arabic Coffee $5.20
    • Small Cup $1.75
    • Soda $2.15
    • Water $1.00
    • La Ziza $3.15
    • Ayran $4.15
    • Fresh Juices & Cocktails

    • Fresh Mixed Fruit Cocktail $7.25
    • Banana Milk Shake $6.20
    • Banana & Strawberry $6.20
    • Mango Juice $6.20
    • Lemonade with Mint $6.20
    • Orange Juice $7.25
    • Pomegranate $7.25
    • Carrot Juice $6.20

    Abu Rass Restaurant Details

    • Service options

    • Outdoor seating
    • Curbside pickup
    • No-contact delivery
    • Delivery
    • Takeout
    • Dine-in
    • Highlights

    • Fast service
    • Great tea selection
    • Serves local specialty
    • Popular for

    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Solo dining
    • Accessibility

    • Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • Wheelchair accessible restroom
    • Wheelchair accessible seating
    • Offerings

    • Alcohol
    • Cocktails
    • Coffee
    • Comfort food
    • Halal food
    • Healthy options
    • Late-night food
    • Private dining room
    • Quick bite
    • Small plates
    • Vegan options
    • Vegetarian options
    • Dining options

    • Breakfast
    • Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Dinner
    • Catering
    • Dessert
    • Seating
    • Table service
    • Amenities

    • Restroom
    • Atmosphere

    • Casual
    • Cozy
    • Trendy
    • Crowd

    • College students
    • Groups
    • Tourists
    • Planning

    • Lunch reservations recommended
    • Dinner reservations recommended
    • Accepts reservations
    • Payments

    • Credit cards
    • Debit cards
    • NFC mobile payments
    • Credit cards
    • Children

    • Good for kids
    • High chairs
    • Kids' menu
    • Parking

    • Free street parking
    • Paid street parking

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    Abu Rass Restaurant Location

    Abu Rass Restaurant

    1057 Main St, Paterson, NJ 07503, USA

    Abu Rass Restaurant Reviews

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