37 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Peoria

“Good food and service…jalapeño cilantro hummus is delish!“

“Great vibes, very clean and nicely appointed. Expedient stop for lunch with succulent meat, delicious pita (fantastic really), and extremely fresh, crispy fries. Their tzatziki is superb as well. Skip fastfood every time, these places are almost always wayyyy better.“

“The steak sandwich and German potato salad here are awesome! I am very lucky to have this great place close to home. Great staff and very nice atmosphere!“

“Excellent food and service! I am shamelessly addicted to falafels and greek fries!“

“Best shawarma that I have ever tasted!! This place is a must try.“

“We stumbled upon this restaurant accidentally and WOW am I glad we did!!! It was so delicious!! The owner was so kind and the food was so flavorful! We tried multiple dishes from the chicken shawarma to the okra soup! My husband asked if we could go back tomorrow! Needless to say we will be back soon! Thank you for a delightful experience!“

“Some of the best food you’ll find anywhere in the valley. It’s not a fancy dining experience but the food… 🤤top notch. My taste buds feel like they are in heaven whenever I eat here. Not to mention THE BEST (and I don’t say that lightly) falafel you will ever eat in your life.“

“Good food! Great service!“

“it's a great welcoming environment. service is quick and efficient. the food was tasty fresh!! i'd definitely recommend this cava location; it's clean, friendly and yummy! :)) ✨thank you nayeli n. & ellie a. for your bright welcome to my first time experience. ✨“

“we love the Mini-Menu for seniors. 1/2 portion that seems like regular size. Great service & food. excellent large dining area. Highly recommend & take your friends. this place needs to be a success.“

“We love Shawarmania! Great food! Great people! Check it out!“

“Had an amazing experience at Crown Restaurant. The mixed grill was honestly one of the best I’ve had in a long time — everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. The meat was tender and well-seasoned, and the portions were generous too.
The atmosphere was comfortable and welcoming, and the staff were friendly and attentive throughout the whole visit. You can really tell they care about quality and customer experience.
Definitely coming back again. Highly recommend the mixed grill if you visit!“

“The food is awesome and full of flavor! Large portion sizes. My husband and I have been enjoying their food almost once a week! I’m currently addicted to their salmon. 😋“

“Fattoush truly took me by surprise in the best way. The food was excellent—fresh, flavorful, and clearly made with care. What really stood out, though, was the outdoor dining area. It’s a fabulous space, comfortable and inviting, perfect for enjoying a great meal in a relaxed setting. The staff matched the atmosphere with their friendly, attentive service, making the whole experience feel effortless and enjoyable. Between the great food, the welcoming team, and the wonderful ambiance, Fattoush is a spot I’m genuinely glad I discovered.“

“New to hummus republic soon as we walked in we was greeted by Rob (very nice and patient) who is very knowledgeable of the food and we was able to try free samples. Service was great the the food is 10/10 and the pita chips are to die for. Also met the GM Jeremey very nice guy he came and made sure we was ok and if we needed anything. I will be bck!!! If u guys think CAVA IS GOOD THEN I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND U TRY HUMMUS REPUBLIC 😉“

“Lemon is absolutely beautiful! The full remodel inside and out is perfect, everything looks stunning. The food is always delicious, the hookahs are great, and the music never misses. The whole vibe is amazing, and everyone there is so friendly. I always love coming here!“

“Delicious!!! First time in the area and eating at a Pita Jungle. We LOVED the hummus—perfect flavor and smoothness. Salads, gyro, and Philly chicken pita. All was delicious! So nice to have good food after a full day of travel. Can’t wait to come back by. The servers (Elijah was ours and incredibly nice and happy to help) and other staff were all very friendly. Thank you!“

“Great food. I love eating Here. my favorite is the chkn kabobs.“

“Love love love this place!!! Such good food!! We have tried multiple locations. "All so good!" What can I say? I have favs, too many to list!! Just try an assortment of items!! Oh, those soups r to die for!!! Thank you, thank you, for having so many vegetarian options!! And, the whole family loves them!! Such great service!! So polite!“

“First time here and it’s amazing! Hub had Greek spaghetti and I had Chicken Falliro. Definitely on our eat here again list.“

“The food and service you get here is absolutely NUMBER ONE in the valley! Everything I’ve tried so far has been delicious and full of flavor! I highly recommend Al’s to everyone!!“

“The food was awesome, delicious, fresh, bursting with flavor. The dining room was really clean and very well decorated/designed. The girl who took our order and brought our food out to us was great!“

“Loved going here. Food was cooked perfectly. Salad and dressing was yummy. Strongly recommend.“

“EVERYTHING! Food is excellent! Restaurant is clean and the staff is always friendly! Can’t wait to go back!“

“delicious food and super clean inside too! will be back.“

“charming atmosphere with decor. The bartender there seemed stressed, was incredibly rude and impatient. We had never been there and wasn't sure what the bartender could do yet, when asked she said she can make anything. However she did not have the ingredients needed for a drink. she did not want to stick around one minute for my guest to look at the liquor on the shelf. We were rushed by the bartender "I have other tables to serve so it needs to be quick". We heard such good things about the food so decided to stay despite the bartenders poor, table side manners. Todays special was Mexican food. Chips and salsa were served. The chips were okay. Seemed grocery store and cheap round, basic. Salsa was well seasoned; watery. Chile relleno was mediocre was stuffed with panela cheese. This cheese is low in acid which prevents melting. Authentic relleno is expected to be melty and have that "cheese pull". Relleno was served with rice and beans. Rice was the best thing on the plate. When asked how it was I mentioned it was interesting letting her know I've never had Panela cheese in relleno. The server had no idea what I meant, she should really know her menu! She tried correcting me saying the chef is from Mexico. Doesn't matter! We didn't need to know where the cook was from. Myself and my guest were kind of what shocked at her response. We're also Latin..... Either way, The bartender ignored us until I called her for the check and took forever to pick up the bill. I had to hold it in the air for her to acknowledge. I would have tipped her but her poor attitude from the moment we sat got in the way. Will not return, Filibertos has better service and choke relleno, sadly.“

“Went here for the first time tonight and I was so delighted by the food! The gentleman working there was very kind provided me with a sample of their Samboosa and it was delicious! They have this pink sauce that it came with that is so amazing. We also ordered gyro and chicken shawarma plate, which were both so so good! We will definitely be going back. Had great ambiance and looks to be owned by a nice family who are all working there together.“

“They have great food and very nice atmosphere“

“Most delicious and fresh food cooked to perfection. We typically order the Chicken Tika or the Kabob plate. Both options are amazing, seasoned perfection, and cook just right. My husband is an extremely picky eater and he asks for Caroun at least twice a week. Don't miss out on the best Middle Eastern cuisine in the Valley. Come get your Chicken Tika, don't wait!“

“Had Fabulous lunch today at Zukis Delicious and healthy,loved my jalapeno hummus..not too hot but nice kick..taboulah was so yummy..gyro EXCELLENT cant beat it ! Food is GREAT Restaurant is IMMACULATE !!“

“Best Mediterranean food anywhere- and I travel and eat in many restaurants.
This food is perfection. I cant return here often enough.

Treat yourself in person and eat it in the restaurant when it’s hot and fresh. I promise you, you will want to come back again soon!
R. Doyle“

“Uh - they didn't have any way to share what's on the menu. I mean I forgot to bring my smart device to download their app, and the menu board just kept flashing pages lithe with suggestion. It looked pretty low down, and I couldn't get a breath or conjure an air as to why I was there. Much aplomb!

Kid-friendliness: They just don't want to offer service, and I understand that the law allows...“

“Amazing food!!!! Wish I had one of these nearby!“

“Beautiful produce and fruits. Wonderful food.“