"The Miami-born restaurant that quickly became one of New York's buzziest Mediterranean spots is already expanding. Known for viral-worthy spreads, sunny interiors and comfort-food Israeli and Mediterranean dishes, is opening a second NYC location in Greenwich Village in early April. The new restaurant will land at 184 Bleecker Street, on the corner of Bleecker and MacDougal, following the success of Motek's first New York outpost in Flatiron, which debuted in September 2025."
"If you've scrolled through Instagram lately, there's a good chance you've already seen Motek's towering pita breads, glossy mezze spreads and golden schnitzel plates circulating through your feed. But while the restaurant's look certainly leans influencer-friendly, it's the food that has turned the Miami favorite into a full-blown hit."
"The Greenwich Village location will carry over the dishes that made the brand popular: fluffy housemade laffa, shawarma, crispy schnitzel and colorful mezze spreads like labneh dusted with za'atar and hummus topped with caramelized onions. Hot, glistening pita, usually football-sized and straight from the oven, remains a signature."
Motek, a Miami-based Mediterranean restaurant founded by restaurateur Charlie Levy, is expanding to Greenwich Village with a second New York location at 184 Bleecker Street, following the success of its Flatiron outpost that opened in September 2025. The restaurant has gained significant social media attention for its visually striking dishes, including towering pita breads, mezze spreads, and golden schnitzel. The new location will feature signature offerings such as housemade laffa, shawarma, crispy schnitzel, and colorful mezze spreads. The space incorporates Mediterranean café aesthetics with bright yellow-tiled bar, arched walkways, and hand-woven umbrella light fixtures. Brunch service will highlight dishes like malawich flatbread and vegetable-flecked latkes, designed for extended weekend dining experiences.
Read at Time Out New York
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