50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Albany

“Un rendez-vous avec la bonne gastronomie le service rapide et l’endroit agréable merci 🙏“

“I've walked by a thousand times and finally went in for dinner. My only complaints is that I waited this long to try it. The food was amazing and the service was attentive yet relaxed and we didn't feel rushed. I'll absolutely be going back soon.“

“Lovely atmosphere and service from the hostess to our servers. Menu is unique yet simple. Great for vegetarians looking for finer menu. Every bite was flavorful and delicious!“

“Last year, during my first visit to San Francisco, I discovered this restaurant and absolutely loved it. Now I’m back in San Francisco for the second time, and on my very first day in town, I knew I had to come back here.

The food is incredibly delicious! I was so excited to start eating that I completely forgot to take a picture of the chicken soup, but I did manage to get photos of the İskender and the dessert. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and just as amazing as I remembered.

If you’re in San Francisco, you should definitely give this place a try—you won’t regret it!“

“Where East meets West and meets fusion. Authentic Turkish cuisine with a twist. Service and food are outstanding. The owner is on site and monitors every detail. Highly recommended.“

“My friend and I were visiting CA from Tunisia and stopped here for a taste of home. The chef's dishes are delicious and showcase his unique personal touch on classic recipes. We enjoyed everything we ate, and especially recommend the spicy cauliflower and deviled eggs. The meat in the tagines was incredibly tender and flavorful. As we say in Tunisia, Saha w bishfe! Enjoy!“

“Lunched here several times - offerings are light, tasty, and healthy. Coffee drinks are solid. Pretty space with ample seating, good for meetups or solo dining. Moderate noise on the quieter side. A separate communal table area where kids / families gravitate makes it kidfriendly. Largely self-service.“

“Bistro 4293 is truly something special. The food is absolutely incredible, with every dish prepared with exceptional care, flavor, and attention to detail. You can tell there is real passion behind everything that comes out of the kitchen.

What makes this restaurant even more memorable is the owner, Anar. He is one of the kindest and most genuine people you could ever meet, and his warmth and hospitality make you feel completely welcome from the moment you arrive. It is rare to find a restaurant where both the food and the people leave such a lasting impression.

Bistro 4293 deserves every bit of praise it receives. Outstanding food, wonderful service, and an owner who truly cares about his guests. I cannot recommend Anar and this restaurant highly enough. An absolute gem!“

“Octopus was very very delicious“

“האוכל הזכיר אוכל של בית. מה שחסר לנו פה בארה״ב מוסיקה ישראלית משובחת וחומוס טעים. הרגשה של ישראל באמריקה👏👏👏“

“I had the opportunity to enjoy their food at a recent pop-up restaurant put on by La cucina in San Francisco! their cuisine is Algerian and very delicious! I have never had the chance to experience this particular cuisine and now I cannot wait until they open the Municipal Marketplace in San Francisco's tenderloin neighborhood! expected to open in July, KAYMA will be one of the stalls featured there. absolutely every morsel I tried at that dinner was delicious but they're brined black olives were incredible! hoping they will have them available in jars to take home!“

“Very good Turkish and Mediterranean food in this place. The place is very nice and the atmosphere is perfect. The prices are very reasonable as well. I tried the Adana and kofta kebabs, very good. The gyros are excellent as well. Overall an excellent option close to union square area.“

“We stopped for desert and coffee, it was absolutely amazing. The Dubai cheesecake is rich without being too sweet. The coffee is fantastic as well. The owner is friendly and you could tell he really enjoys serving his customers.

If you're here on vacation it's the perfect stop.“

“Amazing food, warm hospitality, and a relaxing and beautiful ambience on the outdoor patio. My husband and I have come here repeatedly because it's always such a wonderful experience. Perfect for date nights or just spending time with friends. The chef, manager, and staff are always so friendly and kind. One of my favorite spots in Alameda!“

“Exceptional flavors and ingredient combinations. Beautiful atmosphere, great staff, and excellent prices. I am only in San Francisco for 4 days and I might come back a second time because the food was so great. Well worth the visit!!!!!“

“Wow this place punches well above its weight class. Came here for an early Sat dinner with my husband, who is a regular at this place. (Ty to the owner for that delicious dessert item on the way out, wow so yum!)

Got the chicken kebab, chicken shawarma, and Greek salad. Everything was seasoned so perfectly and the rice was pillowy and flavorful. I don't have a bad thing to say about this place. If you're in the area and in the mood for yummy Mediterranean food, then this is your spot. Get a baklava to top everything off. King of kebab is a bold name, but they def hold up to it. Highly recommend.“

“I was in the neighborhood and looking for a quick option so I called ahead to order. Billy was friendly and offered me broth and a fresh falafel ball while I waited.

The lamb wrap was great and I’m happy to support a small business with a passionate owner.“

“great food! period. love it“

“Best food Ever!! It’s super clean and healthy and nutritious. Try the lavender or clove kumbucha we loved both! And we tried both wraps they were so delicious. Definitely appreciate the warm hospitality and cute vibes upstairs:) Loved it!“

“Great food and service! Special atmosphere“

“Great food, service & outdoor seating!“

“Arguably my favorite Mediterranean place in SF. The food is consistently awesome. Love the shawarma and shish kebabs. The stews also look good but haven’t had a chance to try them yet. Service is also super friendly. Can’t say enough good things about Karam.“

“As a girl moving to San Francisco, I can confidently say that this restaurant has become my regular spot! When I used to visit my sister who lives in the bay area, we came to this place and instantly fell in love. It felt like a taste of back home with the authentic spices and lively ambience. The food was delicious, extremely fresh and well seasoned. Everything came out piping hot and was clearly made with fresh ingredients. That’s hard to find nowadays. We ordered just about everything popular on the menu and I definitely recommend the sultani… the char on the meat is truly one of a kind. I also recommend the manti. It’s so unique but the tarte yogurt mixed with the tomato sauce just works. The service was also impeccable. Our waiter, Hussein, was so helpful and took great care of us during our stay. We didn’t want to leave! It was such a beautiful stay and I will definitely be returning for the coming years that I will live in SF!“

“An enchanting and magical place.“

“It was our first time and the service was amazing. Our dinner was more than excellent, the grilled pork chops with sweet potato puree best ever tasted. Great selection in red wine and great atmosphere! Owners were there and were very welcoming and down to earth! 100% recommended“

“Absolutely frickin’ amazing. The portions were phenomenal, especially for the price. The kebobs were juicy as hell. The rice buttery, the salad juicy, and the hummus creamy. I will 100000% be coming back here. This is the best bang for your buck in SF when looking for mediterranean food. All y’all other places better be taking notes. And the staff is friendly and get the job done.

I forgot a photo because the food was so delicious i couldn’t stop to take one.“

“I ordered the Salmon plater it was fresh, the rice was so good and instead of hummus I ordered salad which was also great, and the thin bread omg it was amazing everything was delicious. The price it's right loved it!! I just started working around the area so I had a great experience it clean and smelled clean.“

“Took my team of 14 for a celebration during Dreamforce week and we sat outside in the heated Patio it was a cool night but we felt very comfortable. Out service was fun and attentive. Helped us plan a bit for such a large group and we really ordered perfectly. Food and cocktails were great. I've eaten here for years and have a good expectation on what I hat we'll be getting and wasn't disappointed. Very tasty Mediterranean fare, always good. Highlight was a tomahawk chop special was so good we ordered a second for the table lol.“

“Pàr napja itt vacsoràztunk a csalàdommal!Az ètelek isteni finomak voltak. Csirke gyros tàlat ès a Mix Grill hús tàlat vàlasztottunk, friss volt minden! A Hummust mindenkinek ajànlom, hogy kóstolja meg! Mennyei finom volt! Kedves kiszolgàlàs ès èlő zene is volt! Mindenkinek csak ajànlani tudom ezt a helyet! Visszatèrünk mèg! We had dinner here a couple of days ago with my family! The food was delicious. We chose the Chicken Gyros platter and the Mix Grill meat platter, everything was fresh! I recommend the Hummus to everyone to try! It was heavenly delicious! There was also nice service and live music! I can only recommend this place to everyone! We will be back!“

“Delicious food. Interesting menu. Try the cauliflower. Try the lamb. Try the börek. Very friendly staff. Nice outdoor Parklet. Intimate indoor tables.And don’t forget the Turkish beer.“

“We came here 15 people deep with 7 kids food was amazing and fresh!!!!

the service was even better one of the workers treated us like family!!!

Gave us free baklavas then after finding out we were Celebrating my sons 21st bday and my daughter enrolling to CAL gave us cake made us feel so special

Special shout out to Diego!!!! Ask for him when you’re there!!! Thank you Diego !!!!!“

“Heathly food. The Shawarma wrap it's my favorite. I love it!!!“

“I lived in the Middle East and what Mezze and Mooore offers is of the same high standard as the best restaurants in Beirut.“

“Coming from Europe, I hadn’t had a kebab in years and this definitely put me in HEAVEN. The Shawarmas were absolutely amazing as well as the baklavas. The owner was friendly and accessible.
I was just so sad I wasn’t able to grab some, one more time before we left (they’re closed on the weekends).
I definitely recommend this place!!! Thank you for bringing this to America🫶🏼“

“My friends and I just spotted your restaurant after being at a movie on Chestnut st. We just wanted a light bite to eat, we chose the Red Lentil soup fantastic. The Spanikopita excellent and a Bean dish all e with delicious Pita and red Huumus?. We will return.Thank you.!“

“Great organic and delicious wraps burritos and plates thank you 😊“

“اكل حلال اسعار في متناول اليد تعامل قمة في الذوق“

“Looking for a good middle eastern place for lunch and found an AMAZING PLACE. I have eaten middle eastern food in different restaurants but this place is by far the best. Got the salad with chicken and humus bowl and the fries with everything on it. My go to place while I am in Alameda.“

“I've seen this place hyped up on social media as one of the best chicken sandwiches out there and had to give it a try.

Got the szechuan chicken sando, the turkey salami and the sesame chocolate chip cookie. Does it live up to the hype?

The short answer is not really, at least in the chicken sando arena. It's a good chicken sando, it could absolutely do with some more pickled flavor, it's a little one note, I'd love the slaw to be pickled to break up the flavor. The bun is excellent, but the sandwich should be $5-6 cheaper, it's almost $20 and for what it is, while good, is simply not worth it when you can get extremely good chicken sandos all over oakland for much cheaper. Again, it's tasty, probably a one and done for me.

The turkey salami was kind of the star. Great bread, big sando (has to be for almost $20), you can tell it's a quality sando. Would I make a habit of getting sandwiches this expensive? Absolutely not. But it's worth trying and is very good.

The cookie was pretty good, room temp but managed to still have gooey chocolate. $7 is a lot for a cookie but it was tasty and not gonna gripe. Seems like a standard choc chip cookie tho, didn't really get a sesame flavor or see any sesames.

The staff were hustling and this place was doing a lot of business so clearly everything is going right. It's a take out only spot and they have a line so be prepared for that.

TLDR- Is it good? Yes. Is it a must try? No. Is it worth trying? Absolutely. Does $50 for 2 sandos and a cookie in oakland feel like highway robbery? A little bit.“

“Fast, fresh and consistently good. I've never had a bad meal here“

“rice pudding, cookies, borek,“

“Waterfront Deli in Alameda is a fantastic spot for a delicious bite! The waterfront views create a lovely backdrop for a casual meal. The menu features a variety of sandwiches, salads, and breakfast options that are all made with fresh ingredients. Their signature sandwiches are hearty and packed with flavor, and the homemade sides are a perfect complement. The staff is friendly and efficient, providing great service to ensure a pleasant experience. Whether you’re grabbing a quick lunch or enjoying a leisurely breakfast, Waterfront Deli is a gem you won’t want to miss!“

“Everything looks just amazing. Truly Mediterranean came highly recommended!“

“Consistently delicious for decades“

“Upon walking into this place, you immediately feel like you've been transported out of San Francisco and into the Mediterranean. The restaurant is beautifully decorated and there's a gorgeous, completely covered outdoor area with plenty of seating. We sat in the outdoor area in the back of the restaurant next to an olive tree, and it was so peaceful. The staff was absolutely amazing, super attentive, and they refilled our pita bread and dips continously.

The food was exceptionally good, super flavorful, and very fresh. We will definitely be going back very soon. This is a very special place.“

“Great food lovely location“

“Took my family to this new Mediterranean spot in Oakland and we were blown away. The shawarma plate comes loaded with seasoned saffron yellow rice, crispy spiced fries, fresh salad, and the meat is charred and tender with tahini and paprika on top. The hummus is silky and authentic. The Kabab was really juicy and well cooked, and the chef is very hospitable.
But what really got us? They brought out tea without us even asking. That kind of hospitality hits different.
Oakland needed this place. We’re already planning our next visit. 🥙🫶​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​“

“One of The best Lebanese restaurant i have been to in my life, sweetest owners, explained everything about how they make the food, the owner wished us well on our journey and work, almost got a family vibe and did not feel like i was eating in a restaurant, staff was excellent and helpful. Cute corner place in a great neighbourhood. I will always cherish my time here“

“Nice large TV screen for FIFA World cup viewing. Great Halal food. Recommend the chicken Shawarma wrap. Everything is fresh and price is very decent. Wish they had more seating but plenty of space to hang out with the boys and watch soccer if youre into that.“