Shalel has served New Yorkers since 2000 and is dedicated to the variety and excellency of Mediterranean cooking and cocktails. Shalel draws its inspiration from dishes and design of the coastal Mediterranean: Morocco, Palestine, Israel, Turkey, Greece, Italy, the Côte d’Azur, and Spain. Shalel's unique underground space is a relaxed, candlelit setting where highlights include Shalel’s namesake waterfall, indoor plants, fresh cut flowers, and an “alimentari”/market of various Mediterranean products.