20 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Cleveland

“Astoria is a fun place for brunch that I've been told is a good place to meet your friends from the far side of town. I'd definitely recommend reservations. The dining area is on the small side and there was a pretty big line when we left. That being said, the staff were really friendly, service was great, and I've been dreaming of that fried chicken. We had the full brunch beverage array - water, coffee, and a fun drink. The menu isn't huge, but everything looked good, and there are some intriguing boards I'd like to sample. I had the chicken and biscuit, and the chicken was fantastic. I'm sure the biscuit was good, too, but I was pretty honed in on the chicken. The skin SNAPS when you bite it! So good! The food was well seasoned, and the staff were really nice about letting us take our time, even on a busy day.“

“Ordered Beef and falafel Schwarma. Personally I had the beef shawarma with paprika salted fries (yum). The beef shawarma was nothing short of spectacular. The beef was tender, juicy, and marinated to perfection, boasting a symphony of spices that danced on the palate. Each bite was complemented by a soft, warm pita bread, a creamy tahini sauce, and a vibrant mix of vegetables that added just the right amount of crunch and acidity to balance the richness of the meat. The beef was cooked to perfection, with edges that were slightly crispy, adding a delightful texture to the overall dish.“

“The food was amazingly fresh and tasty. The service was excellent. The gentleman was able to guide me through my gluten free options. I highly recommend this place.Dietary restrictions: There are lots of choices for gluten free, dairy free and vegetarian.“

“We stopped by for some Sfiha and pies. It was our first time at Assad's. The gentleman that helped us (I Believe he was the owner) was so welcoming and friendly. Everything was delicious, we especially loved the Kunafa- best I've found in Cleveland. And we also used it to celebrate my husband's birthday lol. It was perfect.“

“Fantastic dinner! We had one of the best caesar salads ever! The rosemary bread is so dense and moist and delish. The fettuccine with eggplant, garlic snd tomatoes was excellent! The calamari was cooked perfectly - so tender. Portions are very generous and we were full so we didn't get dessert. Service was excellent. Nice ambiance. Definitely eat here!! I will be back!!“

“The absolute best breakfast place to ever do it!!!! Every time I go any where else for breakfast, I think to myself “gosh, this would have been so much better if I just went to Frank’s”Seriously, between the staff and the food- you can tell just how much passion and love is in this little casual diner. All of the staff makes you feel so welcomed and loved every single time you go inside. I will forever be obsessed with Franks!!!!!Vegetarian options: Highly recommended doing the breakfast burrito and adding falafel.Their hot sauce is home made and some of the yummiest I've ever had in my whole life .“

“This place is adorable, from the hobbit-hole-esque front door to the hand thrown mugs that the beverages come in. It's a very artsy hang out down Murray Hill in Little Italy. The tea and pastries were delicious and really well priced. My friend and I each had a chai, and I had a piece of the baklava. The chai tea came out as a lightly sweetened chai latte, that was made from real tea. So good! We were charmed by the mugs and really enjoyed the interior and the vibes. This is the kind of place you can go with friends and stay for a while. I have the feeling this is a popular and underrated breakfast spot, too! I intend to come back after a class at CLE Yoga. Note - mostly street parking with an itty bitty parking lot in the back.“

“Went for a birthday dinner and I am happy she chose this place. This place was so good. A 5-star experience that I did not expect. Because of the location you would think it was just an average restaurant but this place is offering a fine dining experience. I loved my cocktail it was perfectly made. I ordered the crab cakes for an appetizer they weren't bad but they weren't great either. My entree was as seafood pasta. It was a little pricy but for the portion size and quality it was definitely worth it.i I will definitely go there again.“

“I found myself needing dinner for a large number of people on pretty short notice and one that included vegan options. Cedarland was able to accommodate and the customer service went above and beyond expectations. Excellent food and amazing customer service, highly recommend.“

“Ate here very often while on military orders from the coast guard. Food is amazing and the owner is very nice. His food delicious but there's only one chef. Takes 10 minutes for him to make your orders. But the smoothies and sandwiches were always our favorites. He loves to go out of his way to help us. To the point where one time we came in ordered and forget a sandwich at the shop and he left and drove it to us on his own accord. He even went as far as to give us his personal number to order food before they opened for the day so we could text him our order and he'd start making it before they opened.Parking: It's downtown. Paid parking in the street.“

“I have been coming here for over 20 years, and it is always a great experience. They have a nice selection of Mederatrain and Middle Eastern grocery and delicous ready to eat food. Great place for a fast, delicious, and inexpensive lunch, or to pick up ingredients to cook fabulously at home.“

“The food was phenomenal. Get the sautéed calamari appetizer. There is SO much calamari for such a great price. Our server Yassine was amazing as well. Super friendly and knowledgeable about everything. Will come again if we have the chance!“

“This is a great gem. I got the Loubie beans which have the perfect amount of heat to them. I've had loubie other places which don't add a bit of heat. These are by far the BEST Loubie I've ever had!!! You have to try them!The beet root hummus was delicious.I also got a container of Labneh, which was delish.Great place for lunch. The gentleman who took care of me was helpful with my selections!“

“I LOVE this family owned business in Ohio City! The young lady at the counter encouraged me to try their baba (because I really hate it everywhere else I’ve had it) and it was INCREDIBLE. Everything on this menu is fresh, flavorful and intentional - there’s no way to go wrong.“

“I can't go to the west side market and not get my favorite gyro in the city. 5th or 6th time here from Pittsburgh and the most memorable to date. The meat was more in chunks than slices which I enjoyed a ton. Flavorful, tender, and excellent tzatziki“

“Asked one of the employee’s to make whatever they would eat, made me some of the best Mediterranean food I’ve ever had. Thank you so much, I don’t even live here and I’ll come back whenever I can.Vegetarian options: Usually I don’t even notice any vegetarian options, but they were out there for anyone looking. I bet it’s appreciated.“

“The food did surely remind me of a home-cooked meal and that's pretty rare. The service was decent. Gayathri was very accommodating as a host the day we visited Zyka. I would surely recommend this place to anyone who is looking for Hyderabadi style authentic food.“

“Great, cozy, neighborhood restaurant. Happy hour menu is fairly large with lots of drink and food options. The main food menu has something for every taste; whether you a meat lover or vegan, and everything in between. Love the drink menu as well; our friends enjoyed the "Joy" classic, while I sipped the Riesling. I'm already planning my next night out at Luxe!“

“Great atmosphere, beautiful decor and wonderful food. Our family had 3 different types of kebobs. Lentils and rice and a collection of appetizers. The Cilantro Potatoes were fantastic. And the humas was incredibly tasty too.Our server, Bianca was amazing. She checked in with us and was super attentive and was very friendly.Vegetarian options: Humas is great, and the cilantro potatoes are super tasty. There's a great selection of vegetarian options.“

“I found this place on a whim. I wanted real food nothing processed and authentic. When I tell you the lamb plate and chicken schwarna with fattouche and hummus was to die for it's an understatement! Simply delicious! I'll be back..hopefully today. You need to eat here.?“