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Frena NYC Menu Prices 2026: Full Dinner, Brunch & Drinks Guide

Frena is a taboon-fired modern Middle Eastern restaurant tucked into Hell's Kitchen at 773 10th Avenue, earning a devoted following for its wood-oven breads, a rotating lineup of house dips, and a signature lamb terra cotta that arrives at the table sealed beneath a pita crust. Chef Ido Shapiro draws on Moroccan, Israeli, and Levantine traditions to produce a menu that spans silky cauliflower hummus, braised oxtail tortellini, and whole butterflied branzino — all shot through with the smoke of the restaurant's namesake taboon oven.

Hell's Kitchen, NYCTaboon-fired cuisineDinner & weekend brunch
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Signature items

Lamb Terra Cotta$48
Butterflied Branzino$46
Braised Oxtail Tortellini$26
Dip Trio (any 3)$25
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What to order — at a glance

Most iconic dish
Lamb Terra Cotta $48

Colorado lamb in a clay pot with flatbread top — the signature dish

Best value starter
Frena Bread $9

Complimentary at the table; $9 for an extra order

Best dip deal
Dip Hamsa (any 5 dips) $33

Saves vs. ordering individually at $12 each

Most affordable entree
Chicken Maschan $38
Full menu with prices

Frena NYC full menu and current prices

Dinner prices sourced from Frena's August 2024 official menu PDF; brunch prices from May 2025. Some items may have changed — verify current prices at frena.nyc or call (646) 503-1464.
Dips9 itemsBreads3 itemsSalads3 itemsSmall Plates — From the Market7 itemsSmall Plates — From the Earth & Sea11 itemsLarge Plates8 itemsBrunch (Saturday & Sunday, 11 am–3 pm)8 itemsDesserts3 itemsCocktails & Drinks6 items
Budget picks

Cheapest items on the Frena NYC menu

  1. 1Frena Bread (extra order)$9
  2. 2Dip (single)Choose from 7 varieties$12
  3. 3Shishito Peppers$14
  4. 4Pistachio Arak$16
  5. 5Duo of FalafelVegetarian-friendly$16
  6. 6Crispy Zucchini Cakes$16
  7. 7Malabi (Dessert)$15
  8. 8Silan Sundae (Dessert)$17
  9. 9Feta Bourekas Flambe$18
  10. 10Sambusak (Bread)$18
Price at a glance

Frena NYC price breakdown by course

A helpful reference for planning your meal — from single dips to shareable large plates.

CourseStarting PriceAverage Price
Dips$12$12–$33 (bundles)
Breads$9$9–$19
Salads$20$20–$22
Small Plates$14$14–$34
Large Plates$38$38–$52
Brunch Mains$24$24–$26
Desserts$15$15–$17
Cocktails$16$16–$22
Price comparison

How Frena NYC prices compare to similar restaurants

Like-for-like comparison of similar upscale Middle Eastern and Mediterranean spots in New York City.

CategoryFrena NYCShukette (NYC)Autre Kiosque (NYC)Nish Nush (NYC)
Hummus / dip$12$13$11$10
Signature meat entree$48 (Lamb Terra Cotta)$42 (lamb chops)$38 (lamb shank)$22 (shawarma plate)
Fish entree$46 (Branzino)$38 (fish)$34 (fish)$18 (falafel plate)
Cocktail$21$18$17N/A
Prix fixe / tastingN/AN/AN/AN/A
About

About Frena NYC

Frena opened in Hell's Kitchen at 773 10th Avenue, drawing its name from the Moroccan ferran — a communal wood-fired oven that served as the social and culinary heart of Jewish Moroccan communities. The restaurant is built around a taboon oven that fires the kitchen's signature flatbreads, chars vegetables, and perfumes every dish with a subtle smokiness that no other cooking method replicates. The team behind Frena set out to create a dining room that felt simultaneously festive and intimate, with reservations managed exclusively through Resy and a cancellation policy that reflects the care put into each seat.

The menu reads as a love letter to the layered food traditions of the Middle East and North Africa — Moroccan spice-braised lamb, Levantine dips and flatbreads, Israeli-inflected shawarma, and French-influenced pasta technique all coexist on the same menu without feeling forced. Standouts include the oxtail tortellini finished with maitake mushrooms and a poppy seed sauce, the Madagascar shrimp Kadayif gilded with a lobster kefir lime bisque, and the restaurant's most-ordered dish: the Lamb Terra Cotta, Colorado lamb slow-cooked inside a clay pot and brought to the table beneath a freshly baked pita lid.

Weekend brunch at Frena is a separately programmed affair served Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm, anchored by shakshuka variations and egg dishes, plus a lineup of brunch cocktails that incorporate arak, yuzu, and Middle Eastern spice. The restaurant also handles private events, semi-private dining, and corporate catering, with a dedicated events coordinator reachable at Dani@frena.nyc.

1location (Hell's Kitchen, NYC)
$$$price range
7dip varieties

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is Frena NYC?

Frena is a taboon-fired modern Middle Eastern restaurant at 773 10th Avenue in Hell's Kitchen, Manhattan. It takes its name from the Moroccan communal oven tradition and serves a menu spanning house-made dips, wood-fired breads, small sharable plates, and large-format entrées like the signature Lamb Terra Cotta. The restaurant also offers weekend brunch on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 am to 3 pm.

What is the Lamb Terra Cotta at Frena?

The Lamb Terra Cotta is Frena's signature dish: Colorado lamb slow-braised inside a clay (terra cotta) pot, then sealed with a freshly baked pita flatbread on top. It is described as shareable for two people and priced at $48 on the dinner menu.

How much does dinner at Frena cost per person?

Expect to spend roughly $60–$100 per person for a full dinner at Frena, depending on how many courses and drinks you order. A typical meal might include a dip or two ($12 each), a small shared plate ($16–$34), and a large plate ($38–$52). Cocktails run $16–$22 each.

Does Frena take walk-ins?

Frena primarily operates on reservations, which are managed exclusively through the Resy platform and released 30 days in advance. Walk-in availability depends on the night; calling the restaurant at (646) 503-1464 is the best way to check for last-minute seats.

What is Frena's cancellation policy?

Frena requires cancellations at least 24 hours before your reservation. If you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice, a fee of $25 per person applies to cover the cost of the reserved seat.

Does Frena serve brunch?

Yes — Frena serves weekend brunch on both Saturday and Sunday from 11 am to 3 pm. The brunch menu features egg dishes ($24), shakshuka variations ($26 each, served with a housemade Jerusalem bagel stick), brunch cocktails ($19–$22), and desserts such as Moroccan donuts and a chocolate calzone made with Frena bread.

What are the best vegetarian options at Frena?

Frena has strong vegetarian offerings throughout the menu. The entire dips section is vegetarian-friendly (or vegan), including the cauliflower hummus, matbucha, and hummus. Vegetarian small plates include the roasted beet tacos, Chatzil Frena (roasted eggplant with stracciatella), duo of falafel, cauliflower steak gratin, and crispy zucchini cakes. The Shaved Cauliflower & Radicchio Salad ($22) is also vegan.

Can Frena accommodate large groups or private events?

Yes — Frena offers semi-private and full buyout options for events, celebrations, and corporate dining. The restaurant also provides catering services for off-site events. For inquiries, contact Dani@frena.nyc directly.

What is the best deal or value at Frena NYC?

The Dip Hamsa ($33 for any five dips) is the best per-unit value — ordering five dips individually would cost $60. The complimentary Frena Bread is an excellent freebie worth savoring; ask for an extra order ($9) if the table needs more. For a full-meal value, the Chicken Maschan at $38 is the most affordable large plate and remains one of the kitchen's most consistent dishes.