• Arabic restaurants in Paterson offer authentic Middle Eastern cuisine.especias arabes image by nuryudijes from Fotolia.com
  
  Along Main Street in South Paterson, New Jersey, is an area that locals call "Little Arabia." The neighborhood features Lebanese, Turkish, Palestinian, Halal and other Arabic restaurants, from kebab take-out joints to cozy Middle Eastern retreats.
  
  

Albasha Restaurant

• Albasha serves generous portions of genuine Arabic food in rooms decorated with rich colors and glowing lamps, evocative of Beirut or Jerusalem. Enjoy a complimentary Palestinian appetizer of pickles and olives at Albasha. Customers rated service and value at Albasha as being above average. Most customers recommend the hummus with lamb.
  
  

Alkumah Top Halal Meat

• Alkumah is an informal Arabic fast food restaurant specializing in inexpensive grilled sandwiches and kebabs. Chefs at Alkumah grill fresh meat over charcoal. As of December 2010, a sandwich or kebab meal cost $3.
  
  

Damascus Gates Cafe-Restaurant

• Damascus Gates is a mid-priced restaurant with hookah and dinner coming to about $30 per person on a weekend, as of December 2010. The restaurant offers live entertainment on weekends, with valet parking and outdoor seating when weather permits. Customers recommend the mixed grill.
  
  

Sahara Restaurant

• Sahara Restaurant is open every day from 7 a.m. until midnight. The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and also operates a catering service. No alcohol is served. Everyday specials include Lahmacun (Turkish pizza), falafel and Izgara Kofte (grilled Turkish hamburgers).