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Made by hand,
served with heart

Kosher Mediterranean street food in the East Village — dairy-free kitchen, Glatt kosher meats, Nonna's recipes.

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275 1st Ave., New York, NY 10003 Open today until 10:00 PM

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275 1st Ave. · East Village

More of what matters

Nonna's recipes weren't written down, but they were unforgettable.

We still use them — just plated a little differently. Fortuna brings the best of home cooking into a room that feels fresh. Everything is kosher, nothing is rushed, and yes: you'll want seconds.

We don't just cook — we honor real, honest food. Our kitchen is dairy-free and uses exclusively premium Glatt kosher meats, for dishes rich in flavor and made to share with the people who matter most.

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The Fortuna kitchen
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Cozy, comforting, and full of soul – just the way Nonna would've made it.

Come together.
Eat. Repeat.

Fortuna began with a handful of recipes and a whole lot of heart. When Nonna moved here she didn't bring much — spices wrapped in paper, stories stitched into every step, and a deep belief that good food holds a family together. We still cook that way. Kosher. Dairy-free. Always with purpose, always with love.

The menu is simple: warm, familiar, full of flavor — a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern table with roots stretching across Africa and beyond. It's the food you remember, the kind that makes you feel exactly where you need to be.

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Address
275 1st Ave., New York, NY 10003
Hours
Sunday – Thursday: 11:30 AM — 10:00 PM
Friday & Saturday 11:00 AM — 11:00 PM
Phone
+1 (646) 531-7754
Email
[email protected]
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