37 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Claremont

“Great food , and fair prices. The best Mediterranean food I had in the inland empire. it’s located in the new part of Claremont Village.“

“First time there got there before it closed.I ordered a plate with 2 proteins that were really delicious, chicken and steak. The fire feta and hummus were very good. The price was a little crazy but I really enjoyed the meal. The customer service was awesome.“

“I have mixed emotions about this place. First, the food is excellent! Buuuuuut, if the older woman who works there can't handle the pressures of the lunch time rush hour, she really should not be working at that time of day. OR, someone needs to step in and help her. It's very obvious that she does not handle stress well. She gets very snappy with the customers, even the nice ones!“

“I used to frequent the Claremont location, was pretty excited not to drive all the way To Claremont. First disappointment, this place doesn’t just sell the only meat, either a pita sandwich or a plate, which I need since I made my own sides. Second disappointment after order something I wanted since you don’t sell just the meat, my order was so over cooked and dry, the cooked seems to and extra sauce to make moist again- pretty disappointed. The service was great, just the quality of food was horrible.“

“If you’re in Claremont, CA, and craving authentic Lebanese flavors, Al Amir Bakery is a must-visit. This family-owned gem specializes in manakeesh—Lebanese flatbreads baked to perfection. The za’atar and cheese manakeesh is a standout, featuring a harmonious blend of thyme, sumac, sesame seeds, and creamy white cheese atop a chewy, blistered crust. The hummus is smooth and creamy, while the foul (fava bean stew) is zesty with lemon and garlic, served with freshly baked pita. With its warm hospitality and affordable prices, Al Amir Bakery offers a delightful taste of Lebanon right in Claremont“

“I recently decided to visit The Diplomat in La Verne after being recognized by the Bonita Unified School District for my service to the schools and community. What a great choice! The food was absolutely delicious. My husband and I shared the combo plate with filet, chicken, and ground beef—it was more than enough for the both of us. The filet was juicy and sooo good! Excellent service and a fantastic experience overall. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Wonderful place and great food.“

“very very good.. the animal style fries or crazy style.. I forgot lol.. are the best ever.. you have to try them.. I recommend 👌“

“I love how tasty their food is. I had the Lafta wrap and a Kafta plate. The way I devoured it all was insane. The flavors were great, the food was fresh, and the restaurant is kept very clean and tidy. The bread in unreal and tastes so good from their oven. I absolutely loved this place and I loo forward to coming back!

Wheelchair accessibility: There is a ramp right by the entrance!“

“The award speaks for itself! This is truly an outstanding establishment with variety of middle eastern treats. Their recent menu has the trending Dubai chocolate and the Dubai chocolate covered strawberries, which are the best in town! Definitely worth a try“

“Lovely healthy food, great hookah options, and wonderful service. I love the atmosphere it’s like a mini vacation.“

“Let me be clear about this review this is my fourth time coming to this place, and on my way there I pass six different Mediterranean restaurants! without stuttering my destination is this place! I love the food I love the service, the place is very clean. The service is topnotch. They are very helpful in teaching you what the food is about also the portions are very generous. They was a mixed falafel sandwich that I had was about a foot-long and had many layers of flavor that is unmatched with any other falafel sandwich I've ever had. I also ordered the chicken Shawarma plate and needless to say is just as delicious as the falafel sandwich every time I go there I make sure to try something new. I have not been steered wrong or regretted any new adventure on their menu. There is a wide variety of foods if you're very picky there is something there for you to eat if you're vegan or vegetarian there is a lot of options for you. I recommend this place. I'm not going anywhere else“

“You should eat here.

Buy 16 ounces of tzatziki and eat it all in one sitting with fries. You won't regret eating 16 ounces of tzatziki in one sitting with fries.

I may or may not have done this and it was great. I will not confirm. But this is a great place to stop by.

Parking: Parking is in the rear but also on the street.“

“Wonderful welcoming and friendly environment, excellent and authentic Turkish food, and they take the time to answer any questions. Highly recommended!“

“Great food and great service!!“

“We ordered the spicy hummus, garlic fries, beef shawarma, babakenush?, and cauliflower. My friend saw the baclava and had to try it. So we started with desser. The pistachio was very crispy and chewy and was my friends favorite. The walnut was sweet and chewy which was my favorite. Everything was absolutely delicious! The spicy hummus had a little kick at the beginning but as we ate we didn't taste the kick anymore. The cauliflower is lightly fried and so freaking delicious! I ate it by itself or with some hummus. My friend ate it with the babakanush and some cauliflower sauce and was in love. I tried her babakanush. I don't like eggplant but this was really delicious! Had a lovely garlic flavor that was slightly addicting. The garlic fries was just fries sprinkled with garlic powder but dipped it in the hummus and it was good. The pitas were really good too. I could've eaten more if I wasn't so full. But the beef shawarma was freaking AMAZING!!!!! We both said this was the best Mediterranean food we've ever had. I said no tomatoes to my beef shawarma which I'm glad I did. The flavor was absolutely amazing without it. Definitely 10/10 no complaints at all. And service was awesome too! So kind, friendly, and funny. I can't wait to come back again!“

“Pretty good experience! The lamb chops were super flavorful and grilled to perfection. The food took a bit longer as I’ve come to expect at Mediterranean spots.

The lamb chops had two sizes and I ordered the larger one and apparently the cashier entered the order incorrectly for the regular size. He let me know after they started cooking and I said I was fine with the regular size combo and didn’t want to go through the hassle of refunding and paying again. It was no biggie. I could probably do better by eating less from time to time.

After the food came out, it seemed like they gave me the large size after all. It wasn’t necessary, but it was a nice gesture. The beets salad, baba ghanoush were great additions to the lamb chops. The rice and pita were a bit lacking and left much to be desired, but the garlic sauce helped. The pita was much thicker than other places and was a bit dry. The rice didn’t have any flavor compared to other Mediterranean spots. I had to mix all the garlic sauce into the rice to give it an upgrade. The beef shawarma was very flavorful and well cooked.

We’ll be back to this place to give it another go.“

“great place, love the fresh vegetables“

“Food was great. Servers were knowledgeable and friendly. Definitely would eat there again.“

“Awesome bakery & daily ,
I ordered some bakery last month and bought few items from the shop ,
The food that I ordered was amazingly delicious reminding me of exactly the food back home in (Homs) Syria ,
I called the 2nd day to order something from the daily to be send by mail , the owner told me that he will be coming to my area in the next few weeks which is like an hour away , sure enough he brought every thing I need ,
This bakery & daily is highly recommended and worth the drive from anywhere in Los Angeles, thank you Ayman“

“You can stop right here folks; this is the best food of this type in the area and I've tried them all. I ordered the Queeni Special which includes Shrimp, Beef, and Chicken. The Shrimp was perfectly cooked and not over-done. The Beef and Chicken were also perfectly cooked. The Beef was especially tender. The hummus was outstanding. I even ordered a side of Grape Leaves and they were the best I've had. Give them a try, you won't be disappointed!“

“I am hooked on their perfectly made hummus! I love all their food!!! chicken kabobs, salad, kefta sandwiches, pita bread yummy“

“Went yesterday with my Daughters and can I say the food was so amazing. It was everything I hoped it to be. We came all the way from L. A and it was worth the drive. We will definitely be back! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“Great place for shopping, fresh fruit and veggies cans of all types. I love the cheeses that they have the dairy products. They bake fresh bread everyday and they have better bread as well. Naan bread and some different type of breads. They also I love the cuisines, the barbecue meat and the falafel. The hummus dip. And I love the shawarma meat and chicken on the grill. Beautiful place. Very friendly customer service. The meats fresh with all types became my best shopping destination“

“This is the best Mediterranean food around. We love the chicken kabob plate. It’s a must have.“

“I love Shawarma and if you're in the Indian Empire, there's really no place better than Zaky. It take great care of their customers, and I always feel welcomed even though I place my order online.

I've been to four different locations and every single time. The people always just seem to be really kind and welcoming. I really love coming here and I'm grateful this place is around.“

“First time there yesterday. Chicken, rice, chipotle hummus, garlic sauce. It was soooooo good!“

“I decided to try this place on a whim during my previous semester of school between classes. I got the chicken kebab bowl, added hummus, and a side of their bread. Huge portions! Did not skimp on the hummus and was well worth the add on price. Food is DELICIOUS! Atmosphere is quieter and relaxing. I enjoy the music they have playing in the background. Over time I began to engage more with the staff and they're all so nice, friendly, and even funny. I love this place. They genuinely care about their customers and the quality of the food they make. Its become a place to relax at between my classes to enjoy good food. I tell everyone I can about it and will continue to eat here.“

“I have been here 4 times already since grand opening on Aug 10th! It's a nice, simple place with great breakfast and lunch foods. Open Monday thru Saturday. Closed Sundays! I like the falafel sandwich, baklava, French croissant, and chicken hummus plate! Coffee they make is good! Stop by and try!!!“

“good healthy food and clean environment“

“Delicious food, good atmosphere“

“Good food, good prices the service not to good but food is good“

“Great food friendly staff will be returning soon“

“The lamb gyros are so good!! Had my first one today and I was pleasantly surprised.“

“Great food it have the real Lebanese flavors very clean“

“Absolutely AMAZING Food 👏 💯!!! Huge Menu w/ Fresh Homemade Flavors, Wonderful Service & Great Prices... Highly Recommend A++“