Abaita is one of the longest-running kosher dairy restaurants in Manhattan, tucked into the East side near Midtown and known for French-Mediterranean small plates rather than the usual blintzes-and-bagels dairy menu. If you're searching for somewhere reliably kosher-dairy that still feels like a proper night out — think saffron arancini, wood-fired pizza, and a cheesecake worth planning a trip around — Abaita has held its place as a go-to for the community and curious visitors alike. Below you'll find what's actually on the menu, where to find it, how delivery works, and a few kosher-kitchen picks worth grabbing while you're here. As always, kosher status can change over time, so treat this as a starting point and confirm current certification directly with the restaurant before you go.
Abaita — Kosher Dairy
French-Mediterranean kosher dairy · 145 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017
Hours: Sun–Thu 12–9pm · Fri 11:45am–2:45pm
Delivery: 6th St to 96th St, East to West Manhattan
Where Is It? Abaita's Hours & Delivery
Located in Manhattan, New York City — 145 E 49th St, New York, NY 10017.
Website: abaita.square.site
Hours: Sunday–Thursday 12–9pm · Friday 11:45am–2:45pm
Delivery: 6th Street to 96th Street, east to west Manhattan.
Starters
Castelfranco Salad with tardivo, endives, basil, and lemon vinaigrette · Focaccia with labaneh and pepperonata · Spanish saffron arancini with tomato marmalade · Yellowfin tuna tartare with pickled vegetables · Tunisian olives with labaneh, anchovies, garlic confit, and dill · Cream of sunchoke soup · Heirloom tomato salad with cucumber, Bethel creamery feta, and pickled red onion.
Price range: $14–$26
🧀 Kosher Kitchen Essentials for Dairy Nights In
If Abaita's cheesecake has you inspired, here's what to bring the flavor home.
A good springform pan and a reliable recipe collection go a long way toward recreating Abaita's dairy desserts at home, and a countertop griddle makes quick work of blintzes for a weeknight dairy dinner. All three are pareve-adjacent kitchen tools rather than food items, so there's no certification consideration — just useful additions to a kosher-dairy kitchen.
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Margherita with fresh mozzarella, tomato sauce, and basil · Roman-style artichoke pizza with béchamel and parmigiano · Classic marinara with crushed green olives, anchovies, and garlic · Take-home DIY pizza kit (280g dough for a 12-inch pizza, sauce, mozzarella, basil) · Wild mushroom pizza with parmigiano · Piccante pizza with shishito peppers, dressed kale, and Calabrian chili oil · Spinach pizza with creamed spinach, pecorino, and black garlic confit.
Price range: $19–$26
📚 Kosher Cookbooks Worth Owning
For bringing a little of Abaita's Mediterranean flair into your own kitchen.
If Abaita's menu has you curious about the broader Israeli and Mediterranean-Jewish repertoire, these three cookbooks are a solid starting shelf — from comprehensive reference to weeknight-friendly Israeli home cooking. All are books, so no kosher certification applies.
Desserts
Lemon curd with citrus marmalade and brown sugar crumbles · Cheesecake · Chocolate budino with honeycomb, caramel, and coffee whipped cream.
Price range: $12–$14
☕ Kosher Kitchen Mugs, From Our Own Shop
Classic Toile de Jouy prints for the kosher kitchen.
A classic French country print reimagined for the kosher kitchen — meat, dairy, and pareve mugs from our own shop, handy for keeping sets separated and looking sharp doing it.
Abaita also carries a kosher wine list spanning Israeli, Californian, and French bottles — Herzog, Tabor, Capcanes, and Segal's have all made appearances, alongside glass pours starting around $14. Wine lists change frequently, so ask your server for the current selection rather than relying on any specific bottle being available.
🔎 What to Look For at a Kosher Dairy Restaurant
Look for a posted hashgacha. A reliable kosher dairy restaurant displays its certifying agency's certificate visibly, usually near the entrance or register. If you don't see one, it's fair to ask staff directly before you order.
Dairy means dairy — no meat on the menu. A true kosher dairy restaurant like Abaita keeps a fully milchig kitchen, so there's no need to worry about cross-contact with meat dishes the way you might at a "kosher-style" establishment.
Shabbat hours affect nearly every kosher restaurant. Most close Friday afternoon before sundown and remain closed through Saturday. Always check current hours before a Friday or Saturday visit.
Certification can change. Restaurants change ownership or supervising agencies over time. If it's been a while, confirm current kosher status directly with the restaurant before you go — The Kosher Hub is not a Kosher Authority.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Is Abaita a kosher dairy or kosher meat restaurant?
Abaita is a fully kosher dairy restaurant, meaning there's no meat or poultry on the menu — just dairy, fish, and vegetarian dishes prepared under a milchig kitchen.
Where is Abaita located and does it deliver?
Abaita is located at 145 E 49th St in Manhattan. Delivery is available from 6th Street to 96th Street, east to west, directly through the restaurant.
What kosher certification does Abaita carry?
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Is Abaita open on Shabbat?
No — Abaita closes Friday afternoon ahead of Shabbat and reopens Sunday, following its Sunday–Thursday and Friday-lunch hours. Always confirm current hours before a Friday visit.
What's on the menu at Abaita?
Abaita serves French-Mediterranean small plates and starters, wood-fired pizzas, and dairy desserts like cheesecake and chocolate budino, alongside a kosher wine list.
Is Abaita expensive?
Abaita sits in the mid-to-upper range for Manhattan kosher dining — starters run $14–$26, pizzas $19–$26, and desserts $12–$14, plus wine by the glass or bottle.
The Kosher Hub is not a Kosher Authority. For any advice please refer to your local Kashrut Authority.
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Abaita’s Kosher Red and White Wine
- Chardonnay Chablis les marrionniers chablis | 2018 | france
Roussanne mensch covenant | 2018 | california
Chardonnay Teperberg herzog special reserve | 2018 | california
Riesling koenig | 2018 | france
Sauvignon Blanc hagafen | 2019 | california
Pinot noir rose goose bay | 2019 | new zealand
Tabor limited edition Cabernet | tabor limited edition | 2014 | Israel
Segals unfiltered cabernet | segals unfiltered | 2013 | israel
Cab chalk hill | herzog reserve warnecke – chalk hill | 2015 | california
Peraj Ha’abib |Garnacha | capcanes peraj ha’abib flor de primavera | 2016 | spain
Cabernet Galilee |cabernet | tabor galilee | 2016 | israel
Barbera Shiloh |shiloh | 2018 | israel
Brilliance – cabernet + syrah | brilliance | napa valley | 2016 | california
Montepulciano | bartenura | 2019 | italy
Alexander Valley | cabernet | herzog reserve alexander valley | 2018 | california
Malbec | sforno | 2020 | argentina
Price Range from $14 per glass to $244 per bottle
In conclusion, Abaita restaurant is a shining beacon of kosher dairy delicacies in Manhattan. It provides a big variety of Jewish dishes, with all ingredients abiding by Kashrut standards. Reviews are generally positive, and the restaurant has become popular among the locals. Eating at Abaita is an experience that should not be missed by anyone seeking to get an authentic taste of Jewish cuisine. However, when planning your visit to Abaita keep in mind that the restaurant closes on the Sabbath.
Please note: The Kosher Hub is not a Kosher Authority. For any advice please refer to your local Kashrut Authority. Food photos in this blog have been taken from Google and do not belong to The Kosher Hub.
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