Moustache Pitza
“The hummus was very fresh and the pitas come to the table warm and blown up with hot air…very cool to look at and equally as delicious.”
“The other couple had a lamb and a chicken offering, and encouraged me to go for the ouzi.”
“The Lahambajin is an absolute must hear – a thin , crispy flatbread fresh out of the oven topped with perfectly-cooked ground lamb and spices.”
Moustache Pitza
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Bike Parking: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Waiter Service: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$$ Price range $11-30
8 reviews
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I had a wonderful time here!! It doesn't look like much when you walk in, but the service was wonderful and we got some great recommendations about what to eat. They combined honey with their labneh, which I had never seen before. And it was delicious. All of the pizzas were delicious, the salads, everything.
I remember the tables and chairs not being super sturdy, not super comfortable. But the food was fantastic and I would definitely return! It's a small place, so you may not always get a table right away, but it is definitely worth the wait.
Solid Middle Eastern food but the service is the reason the stars are lacking a full 4/5.
We went for dinner Thursday night. I got the lentil and bulghur salad, which was hearty and had a great taste. The crunchy fried onions sprinkled on top played of the lentils. Note it is a cold dish. I think I got the rahib but the texture, taste and appearance was similar to babaganoush so not sure if they messed up; either way it was delicious and a good-sized portion of creaminess and garlic/olive oil base.
You get a GIANT, hot, round pita puff with the orders for dipping, which is pretty awesome.
My husband got the ouzi, and the raisins, spices, chicken and rice all played off each other well. I think the pastry size was smaller than what either of us expected.
The downsides: our Russian waitress was attentive and perky at first but then service slid downhill. She didn't bring our mint tea until after we had started tucking well into our food and only then because we reminded her. Our glasses of water were not refilled regularly. Never were we asked how our food was. Near the end of our meal, my husband wanted dessert and coffee but we were never asked and another waiter/worker? there hurried over with the check already! Seriously, if you don't want our money, tell us that when we walk in! My husband informed them of the mistake and he got his coffee and baklava. Regular coffee was fine he said and the baklava was alright… the honey was delicious but the filo dough was meh.
If they have the shrimp and scallop pitza next time, I might go back for that, but there are so.many.other places I can eat with better service,
Super little place, nothing affected about this bustling little joint, busy, loud, bustling and most importantly some really hearty great food.
Middle eastern / Turkish and the kebabs were outstanding, great bread, succulent chicken and superb sauce.
The ouzi was in all honesty enough for two to share….the filo pastry was just right.
A fun and nice place to eat.
I've been looking for an amazing Mediterranean and I think I finally found it! Don't be fooled by the take-out atmosphere- everything is so fresh and delicious, and made with love. The lamb kebab- awesome high quality meat and fresh spices. The basmati rice- what do they infuse the water with???- rose water and garlic?! I don't know- but it's so good. Falafel- crunchy on the outside, fresh herbs and hot soft chickpea on the inside. The atmosphere could use more of a designer's touch to elevate it to the level of the food- but other than that- really really great food.
It's cash only, which keeps the prices low, but there's an ATM in a closet you can use if you ask about it.
The Quick: inexpensive flavorful food tucked away in a cozy corner of the West Village.
Favorite dish: The moustache pizza was incredible! Makes sense it is their most popular dish. I recommend getting that as an appetizer to share along with the hummus– my Sicilian mother claimed the olive oil must have been shipped directly from Greece because it was the best she's ever had.
Atmosphere: quaint and cozy with trendy copper tables and pretty candles. The staff was very friendly and helpful (not to mention handsome!)
The damage: under $80 for 4 people with 4 entrees and 2 appetizers — unheard of in the West Village.
Overall great experience, will be returning.
Cute, intimate place that leaves romantic space for audible conversations. Reasonably priced and decent portions. The menu has an eclectic spread of middle eastern to Mediterranean covering lebanese, turkish, etc. Don't forget the Labna- creamy, yogurt cheesy goodness that goes deliciously with their warm, puffed up, fresh pita. The 3 of us shared a lamb kabob plate, the spinach cheese pie and the moustache pitza (mediterranean pizza)- satisfying and enough to share. We also got the Ayran – yummy yogurt drink that is tart, not sweetened. It was a lactose-tastic meal.
Moustache has always been interesting to me. Middle eastern styled pizza in an area generally known for wine bars and fine dining. Based on reviews I was prepared for it being cash only and for there to be spotty service (though it wasn't bad for us).
Tiny spot but we got a table in the corner (they wiped it down after we sat). Between two people: ordered the Lahambajin Pitza ($11), Babaganough ($7), whole wheat pita ($2), and fresh baked pita ($1.50). The pitza was damn good, super thin and crispy with light layering of spiced meaty lamb. Babaganough had some lime juice and olives which was an interesting combo – went well with the pita.
I do find it annoying that you have to buy the bread separate from the dish – I mean who's going to eat hummus/babaganough with a spoon? Also, skip the whole wheat pita. It's too crispy to eat with the spread, the fresh baked worked way better.
Glad I tried this place, as it definitely offers something different for the palette. With so many options for food in the neighborhood, will probably be a long shot to come back again.
The food was disappointing hummus, labne, baba ganoush, foul were all strangely tasteless and under salted, no flavored popped, Zatar Pitza was ok, sun pizza (terrible), the plain cheese pitza was decent.
When we went to the east side location years ago I recall the food being much better.
Excellent service. Very kind and caring.