46 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Vancouver

“Such great food! The servers are second to none and the live entertainment on Saturday was amazing! 10/10 would do it again!“

“Such great food! The servers are second to none and the live entertainment on Saturday was amazing! 10/10 would do it again!“

“I went to your restaurant for the first time this Oct. The love you showed us through your food is beyond any words could say. The food was amazing, and the family-style service allowed me to try a variety of excellent Palestinian cuisine. I cannot wait to bring my family and eat again at your restaurant. I HIGHLY recommend your food and restaurant.“

“We ordered food several times for our office meeting lunches (up to 40 orders) and every time the food quality and quantity was amazing and exceeded our expectations. Alex was very accommodating and helpful while processing food order and figuring out the logistics. Thank you Hungry Zus, we will be back! Irena“

“Homa restaurant has healthy and delicious food and its employees are kind, active and compassionate with new management. Thank you.“

“Friendly staff. Quick service. Tasty Food. Perfect breakfast spot. No wait on a Sunday late morning.“

“The best restaurant ever! The staff was so friendly and knowledgeable, the ambience is outstanding but of course …. It’s the food! Absolutely amazing!! Celebrating a birthday and they went over and above to make me feel special. Wish I could do it all over again! Do not miss this restaurant! Well worth every minute.“

“Great, unique food, excellent friendly service. Special thanks to Erica for her service extraordinaire…“

“Anytime I'm in Vancouver this is always a spot to go to. Birthday celebrations, lunch date or romantic dinner. The food is always delicious, flavorful and perfect balance of spices. I always recommend this place for anytime dinning. The staff are amazing and the recommendations are on point. ny favorite time to go are evenings - intimate and cozy. 5 stars !!!!“

“It’s always awesome to have great and fresh food with amazing varieties of items of both vegetarian and non vegetarian that are sure to please everyone’s taste buds and one such place is there within easy reach and reasonable pricing. This is the place which has been in operation for several years now helping many office workers in the tower and many people in and around the area. The portions come with choice of meats and two vegetable items totally complimentary! For the carb, they serve hot rice with a surprising addition of a fried papad at no charge. This has been my ‘go to’ place for my lunch everyday for many years so long I was working in the tower office and now having retired visit this place without fail whenever I happened to visit downtown Vancouver. Great quality with no change in taste and flavour for years. Checkout their special item of the day, that is on every weekday Recommended highly!

Vegetarian options: Vegetable items - brussels, cabbage, chickpea curry, kidney beans curry, sautéed masala potatoes“

“Brought my wife and mother in law for a birthday lunch… very good overall- flavourful and fresh… might suggest though, to make it really special and crave able consider making your own pita… that makes a world of difference, as the commercially produced pita wasn’t quite as high quality as the rest.“

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“The portion is 30% less than before. I have been ordering from this place for years, I understand with the inflation and everything that they have the price increase, and I'm OK with that, but I'm not OK with the portion size. I still do love the food is always consistent with flavor, but definitely not happy with a portion. The meat had very little amount in there, And I was gonna charge two dollars for extra hot sauce, which I'm OK paying, but the container was so tiny“

“I absolutely love this place, the guy who runs it is super sweet and he makes the food super quick. I was a regular here for a while and he memorized my order which made me feel special. The prices are all super reasonable and you can get a full balanced meal that tastes good for less then 20 bucks. This is the only donair shop I ever spend money in.“

“A great late-night option for wraps and platters, my personal preference.

Chicken/Lamb/Beef platters are $18.49 each, and my portion was happily hefty when I picked it up in person versus ordering via DoorDash/Uber Eats. It comes with Greek salad, 2x domaldes, 2 potatoes, rice, and a heap of meat that gets covered in 2 sauces of your choice.

I also ordered a side tabbouleh that I wish was more dominant with parsley, but it’s still decent, and quite filling with the extra quinoa.

The location was super clean, and the customer service was sincerely warm and friendly. Not sure what’s with all the negative reviews, but in my opinion, if you enter with a smile, you’ll get served with smiles in return.

Thanks for feeding me!“

“I’ve been dining at Babylon Bar and Restaurant for many years, and it continues to be one of my favourite spots in the city. Located right on Denman Street near English Bay Beach, it’s the perfect place to sit, relax, and soak in the view and the incredible Vancouver ambiance.

One of the things that truly sets Babylon apart is the owner. He’s often outside engaging with the public, welcoming guests personally, and you can immediately see how passionate he is about his food and his restaurant. He recognizes me every time I come in and treats me like family — that kind of genuine hospitality is rare and speaks volumes.

The service is always top notch — warm, attentive, and authentic. As a vegetarian, I really appreciate how accommodating they are. On my last visit, he made me a crispy-style falafel wrap with fries, and it was absolutely incredible. The wrap was perfectly done, full of flavour, and the side of tahini sauce they serve with it takes it to another level.

If you’re visiting English Bay or just walking along Denman, I highly recommend stopping in. Great food, outstanding service, beautiful location — this place is a true Vancouver gem.“

“My mom and I stopped by for lunch while walking Granville strip. Super awesome food, giant portions, great ladies working there! Will be back for sure!“

“Fresh, authentic manaqeesh; friendly service.“

“Don't let the size fool you—this place has a huge personality. It’s a smaller shop, but the staff are absolutely fantastic and kept me laughing the whole time I was browsing. It’s rare to find a spot where the service is this genuine and funny!“

“Pyriaka (i’m not too sure how to spell it) was and is a super friendly server! I see her every time, she’s the best. I’ve never had a bad experience here. Quiet and pleasant atmosphere, would recommend to anyone hungry in the area! Thanks for being my go-to place 💕“

“This place is always quiet and I can’t find out why!!!!!!! This is the hidden gem of Vancouver for Italian food and you wouldn’t believe how long it’s been open. I wish they had more visibility because I know the place would be packed. It’s so good.“

“When new management took over, I think they started to over salt the meat (especially the chicken), and they made their potatoes too sour. The fries are still good, though.

Edit: It's much less salty now, so changing my review to reflect that. Thanks for the adjustment.“

“Thank you for a wonderful evening of delicious food, music and decor that transported me back to my days traveling in Morocco. The staff truly make this restaurant a special place. I definitely look forward to returning soon with friends. Thanks for making my birthday so special 💗“

“This five star rating is long overdue for all of your doner donair needs. After living in the area for over four years this place always delivers. With the option for a large portion for an additional price this place feeds the hungry .
Truly delicious food but well pickled vegetables incredibly seasoned meats great mixed sauces And friendly service with a smile“

“Maria’s Taverna had a great ambience and delicious food. I shared appetizers meat balls, spanakopita and taziki and hummus! So delicious I took a doggie bag home for my chicken souvlaki. Thanks I definitely recommend!“

“I'm a student at UBC and I usually order the penne pesto here, and it's actually really yummy! The pasta is consistently very creamy and savoury, the texture of the pasta is quite al dente, and the serving is rather generous and is able to sate my hunger. The food is also prepared at a really quick pace (like within 4-5 minutes), which is good because as a student, I can't really stick around in the same place for too long, so it's a really nice place to drop by when you have a 1 hour break between classes and need something good to eat.
I also tried the lamb shawarma which is also nice! But the penne pesto holds a special place in my heart and that's usually my go-to.“

“😎 Been coming here since these folks took over, around 2010 or so. I do hope they are open again after their recent disaster.“

“While taking a break from strumming, I had the opportunity to try these Mediterranean delicacies on Commercial Drive. They quickly drew my attention and I must confess they are truly delightful.“

“We shared this dish and it was really tasty.“

“We had a good dining experiences!“

“atención rápida , excelente servicio de Laura la chica de Brasil, comida sabrosa y a buen precio.“

“It’s a Donair Shop. I usually just take away but the workers here are great. It’s a busy location, I go late at night and they are always busting and cleaning, always with a smile. Only needed to go once or twice to be treated like a regular and that’s always refreshing.“

“Delicious Chicken Wraps. Loves the sauce (tzatziki). Excellent service. Portions are filling.“

“We recently came here to celebrate my cousin’s 23rd birthday and had such an incredible experience. From the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was vibrant, welcoming, and full of energy, which immediately set the tone for a great night.

The food was beautifully presented and packed with flavour. The salmon and the rigatoni were definite highlights of the evening—both dishes were cooked perfectly and absolutely delicious.

What really made the night unforgettable was the entertainment. It was lively, fun, and brought so much energy to the space, making the entire evening feel like a true celebration.

Although a small part of our order was missed, it ended up being perfectly fine because the portions were so generous that we were already completely stuffed. The evening was memorable and enjoyable, and we would happily return. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a fun night out!“

“Im not a vegetarian, and this was my first experience at a restaurant like this. There simply aren’t enough words to describe it…it was fantastic.
The food was absolutely delicious, and Laura’s service was outstanding. From the moment we arrived, she was friendly, attentive, and welcoming. She recommended the Chicksteak Platter, and wow, it was incredibly delicious! (Thank you, Laura, for the recommendation.) Her service truly made us enjoy the experience even more.
It’s rare to find such genuine and dedicated customer service. Laura is definitely a wonderful representative of the restaurant, and her positive energy made our visit even more enjoyable.
We will definitely be back. Thank you, Laura, for your excellent service! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐“

“Anytime I'm in Vancouver this is always a spot to go to. Birthday celebrations, lunch date or romantic dinner. The food is always delicious, flavorful and perfect balance of spices. I always recommend this place for anytime dinning. The staff are amazing and the recommendations are on point. ny favorite time to go are evenings - intimate and cozy. 5 stars !!!!“

“Delicious desserts, clean and pleasant atmosphere. Had the Bow-tie pastry. So yummy.“

“This place is an absolute gem. I went on a Thursday and got the curry fish on rice with potatoes/peas and kidney beans. You get two veg curries along with one meat option is how it works. You can get a half order or a full order. I got a full order. The fish is only available on Thursdays. I knew it was Salmon once I tasted it and the kind gentleman who took my order told me it's in fact wild pink salmon. Tasted amazing. The order also comes with a pappaddum. Nice touch. Priced very fair for what you get. Excellent salt and spice levels. It's like a home cooked meal. Will be back.“

“Very authentic Italian food. Great service. Good pricing. Nice atmosphere.Very good weekend brunch with a nice Italian version of Eggs Benedict.“

“Beautiful restaurant. Food was outstanding...very good atmosphere. Our server was excellent, engaging and present , great experience. We will be back.“

“Highly recommend – Anita is a star!
I had a fantastic evening at Barra Forty One. From the moment we sat down, Anita took such great care of us. She was incredibly attentive, friendly, and knew the menu inside out. She made perfect recommendations and checked in at just the right times without ever feeling pushy.
The drinks were outstanding – beautifully crafted, perfectly balanced, and some of the best I’ve had in a while. Every round was a highlight of the night.
A big thank you to the bartender as well for the excellent cocktails!
If you’re looking for a great spot with top-notch service and drinks, Barra Forty One is it. We’ll definitely be back. Thank you, Anita! 🙌“

“We stopped in because it was so crowded when we passed by twice... OMG! The food was nothing short of fabulous... I will be back if ever in Vancouver again. YUM!“

“I'm from WA, and we don't have Donair Dude, but every time we visit Van, we make it a point to get our DD fix. From the moment you walk in, the tantalizing aroma of perfectly seasoned meats and warm spices hits you like a welcoming hug.

Their signature chicken donair pita wrap is my go-to. It's tender, juicy, and flavorful AF. The meat is spiced to perfection; the pita is soft yet crunchy and sturdy enough to hold all the deliciousness. The house-made spreads are pure magic—the creamy garlic and spicy red pepper paste are a must—rich and creamy with just the right kick of zest to elevate the experience. And if you're feeling adventurous, I highly recommend adding their sweet and paprika cilantro sauces. They offer a delightful twist that pairs surprisingly well with the savory goodness.

The staff are rockstars, too—friendly and accommodating. Plus, the portions are generous, leaving you full and happy without breaking the bank.

Looking forward to my next visit!“

“I went there few days ago , was first time trying donair at this place. Young lady farah was super friendly and helpful. She helped me a lot I appreciate her patience and kindness. I would recommend this place for anyone who wants a perfect meal for the day.“

“Came here for a quick dinner and sat on the patio. Service was excellent - our server was very attentive, knew the menu well, and made us feel very well taken care of. I appreciate that they had a wide selection of non-alcoholic drinks and a diverse food menu. Our food was actually really good and better than I expected from a pub. There was live music inside which we were able to still hear on the patio. I think it would've been too loud inside for my personal taste. I would return again and recommend it if you're in the area.“

“We had the best experience here! The food was absolutely amazing everything was flavorful, and beautifully presented. Every bite was perfect.

A special shoutout to our server, Abby, who was so delightful and attentive throughout the evening. She made sure we were comfortable, checked in at just the right times, and truly made our date night feel extra special. Her warm and friendly energy made the whole experience even better.

Highly recommend this place for both incredible food and outstanding service. We’ll definitely be coming back! 💛“