50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Gardena

“I like the food Jamil n actman is the best“

“Simply delicious food. Look forward to visiting again soon! Baklava - to die for!!!“

“This was my first time at Chicken Maison and it was a great experience the manager Juan was very attentive and the atmosphere was very very good the food was amazing good portions definitely want to go back again the service was impeccable.“

“Amazing food. I got the the chicken skewers plate that was cooked to perfection. The rice was so good too and the green sauce(unsure of what it was called) was what tied the food together perfectly. My hunband got a combo plate he devoured it, he left nothing behind. Thank you for the amazong food!!!!“

“Very Friendly and comfortable with good food.“

“We had a 9PM, Sunday reservation at Sora Craft Kitchen, and when we first pulled up, we genuinely thought we were at the wrong place. The surrounding area is very dark and industrial at night, there were barely any cars around, and from the outside you would never expect what’s waiting for you inside.

The second we walked in, it was a completely different atmosphere. It was quiet and super ambient. One thing that immediately surprised me was that it didn’t smell like at all. We were greeted by the chef himself, and seeing him prepare everything right in front of us made the experience even more special. He was essentially running the kitchen himself, yet every dish came out surprisingly fast, fresh, and beautifully prepared.

We started with the Dry-Aged Tenderloin Shish Kebab, and that alone immediately set the tone for dinner. The beef was incredibly flavorful and tender.

Then the chef brought out the Mastabe and PLEASE!! If you come here, ORDER THIS. It ended up becoming the staple of our entire dinner. It’s this creamy house-made yogurt, we literally started adding it to EVERYTHING. The garlicky, creamy freshness somehow complemented every meat and every dish without overpowering anything.

Next came the Siverek Tava, and this one completely blew me away. The combination of ground beef, tomato, and roasted eggplant was incredible. My boyfriend HATES eggplant. Like, refuses to order anything with eggplant level of hate. Even he was shocked at how good it was and how perfectly the eggplant worked with the beef. Huge props to the chef because changing someone's mind about an ingredient they swear they hate says a lot.

The Grilled Branzino came next and was a perfect change of pace. Simple, fresh, perfectly grilled, and topped with vegetables. After all the richer flavors, the fish felt light and refreshing while still having plenty of flavor.

Then we had the Icli Kofte, which might have been one of the biggest surprises of the night. I wasn't expecting such an explosion of flavor from this dish.

Our last savory dish was the Garlic-Spiced Kebab. At this point I was so full and genuinely thought there was no way I was going to finish another dish... and then I kept eating it. It was smoky, garlicky, juicy, and so flavorful that I literally couldn't stop.

And somehow we still made room for dessert.

We finished with the Cheese Halva with Yuzu–Black Sesame Ice Cream, and it was the PERFECT ending. The warm cheese halva practically melted in our mouths. While the ice cream had this refreshing flavor that reminded us of mint and pistachio. The pistachio pieces underneath added the perfect crunch and texture to balance everything out.

What impressed me most about Sora wasn't just one specific dish. It was how thoughtfully everything paired together. Every dish tasted completely different. Nothing felt generic or like something you could order at any other restaurant. You can genuinely taste the freshness and the amount of thought the chef puts into the flavors, textures, and pairings.

Don't let the location fool you. Once you walk through those doors, it's this little hidden gem where the food completely speaks for itself.

Mastabe is NON-NEGOTIABLE. Order it and put it on everything.

Such an amazing dinner and the perfect way to end our day. We left ridiculously full and already talking about coming back. Easily one of the best meals we've had so far.“

“Savanna was our server and she was amazing. Her hospitality is spot on along with great menu knowledge and recommendations, patience, and positive energy. The food was delicious and the portions were perfect. Shout out also the bartender who shook up our Take Me to Lima’s…. Soo good!!“

“How can I say this...I love Hummus House and have for years! The food is delicious and has never disappointed. I go every chance I go to Hawthorne.“

“One of the best Shawarma’s ive ever tried, hit the right spot! The staff wr super friendly and kind.

We tried both the chicken and beef shawarma, and they were incredibly flavorful, juicy, and perfectly seasoned“

“Elijah and the crew at Luna Grill are wonderful and nice! The food was delicious 😋 I’m definitely coming again! Thank you😊“

“The food was fantastic! The owner, Laith? (I completely forgot to ask his name!), was very hospitable and friendly. We got the beef shawarma and gyro. Both were very tasty, but I preferred the gyro. The garlic sauce and hummus were outstanding. Everything we ordered was delicious. My husband liked the Original shake too. He said it’s like drinking banana bread in the best way! 😂 It was a bit warm without AC, but be tolerable. We will be coming back! 😊“

“mann i love this place! this my second day in a row! i literally come here every other week either for the atmosphere, i love the staff they always on the grind everytime i walk in, & this the only location that play all the R&B slaps 🔥 immediately a vibe! The manager my boiii! He the coolest individual with dope energy everytime he see me its always love. I come here usually to get my favorite medi-plate “salmon fillet” w/brown rice, or my other favorite salmon Alfredo pasta! They both my top tops of all time here! You can’t sleep on the dessert or the falafel wrap!

Today I’m gettin the Kale Salmon Salad w/ brown rice! As you can tell by this review this about to become another favorite on the list! if you guys haven’t tried chicken Maison yet, please do yourself a favor and treat yourself don’t cheat yourself! guaranteed you will love anything you choose hands down’ just try anything on the Menu! Your taste buds will thank you later! your welcome“

“I heard great things about this place and they exceed my expectations! You can order and pay on a screen or at the counter, food was fast, hot and SO GOOD! I brought two friends, we each got something different but all left satisfied. I got the half lemon and garlic chicken. The plate is HUGE could easily share with two people. I’m already looking forward to having the leftovers for lunch tomorrow.“

“5-star alert! My wife surprised me with this delicious Tunisian restaurant on Father’s Day! It was like an exotic trip to Mediterranean North Africa. The servers were good and the owner was super friendly and helpful! We had prawns, fish, lamb, cauliflowers, and the infamous Hand of Fatima. Everything was delicious, with unique flavors and beautifully presented. The sauces were so unique and flavorful, we had 3 orders of bread as we want to enjoy more of the flavors in every dish!“

“Delicious food and friendly workers“

“I love this place and come constantly. The food and service are fabulous. The staff are extremely friendly and the atmosphere is so beautiful. I really wanted to give five stars, but I just wish the owner would fix the A/C. I feel really bad that the staff have to work in such hot temperatures in the summer, especially the gentleman working the grill. Please fix it for them and I'll be happy to leave another 5-star review :)“

“The food is so good. This is where I would get my last meal from.“

“delicious food in a beautiful setting.“

“For my first time trying Cava, I had an amazing and exceptional experience. Not only was the food delicious as expected, but the customer service and atmosphere exceeded my expectations. Luna was enthusiastic, helpful when answering my questions, and very inviting and welcoming. The kind and warm energy made me want to come back and indulge in more Cava goodness!“

“As someone born and raised in Greece,
I’m very particular about what I call authentic Greek food—and Taverna at The Mar Vista is the real thing. 🇬🇷

The food genuinely brings me back home.
The recipes have been passed down through three generations, and you can taste that tradition in every dish.
This isn’t Americanized Greek food; it’s the kind of simple, flavorful, traditional cooking I grew up with in Greece.

A special mention to Maria, the consulting chef—she is absolutely incredible.
Her passion, knowledge, and respect for authentic Greek cuisine come through beautifully in the food.

Their Sunday lunch/brunch and traditional Greek BBQ are a must—beautiful grilled meats, fresh Greek salad, tzatziki, warm pita,
and all the flavors you expect from a real Greek taverna.

The service is excellent—warm, attentive, and genuinely hospitable—and the ambience is amazing.
Sitting outside under the trees honestly gives you that relaxed Mediterranean feeling of a Sunday afternoon back in Greece.

Three generations of recipes, authentic Greek flavors, wonderful hospitality, and an atmosphere that feels like home.
The most authentic Greek experiences in Los Angeles. 🇬🇷💙“

“Amazing breakfast and pastries right on the water in Marina Del Rey! Fabulous service too! Highly recommend!“

“Everything ; food; service“

“just check your takeout meal is complete before you leave they forgot my pita bread huhu“

“We ordered this takeout. I must say, even with a 15 minute drive home, the food was delicious. The food was very, very tasty and cooked to perfection. It was a little pricey but worth it.“

“Best meditarranean restaurant in downtown Long Beach for sure ,this place is new and already getting popular in the area“

“Everything was good and the food was prepared quickly!“

“We are blessed to have this King Mediterráneo in Torrance. The food is delicious and very generous on the portion served. When I go there, I always try to say hello to Ara or Norah. It is such a pleasure to see and talk to them, they make me feel that we are long time friends. For sure I recommend this place and give them a FIVE STAR rating. I assure you will not be disappointed. !!!!!!“

“well fortunately. the soup is probably the best I've tried in a very long time. the garlic bread its delicious. you should stop by and consider the place. good background music and sports on TV. it doesn't tear a new one on your pocket.“

“The food was good and tasted just right. The lamb was tender and cooked perfectly. The pita bread with hummus was okay, and the beef kebab had a nice blend of spices. We enjoyed the meal as a family, and everyone left satisfied. Overall, it was a good family dining experience!“

“The food was fantastic! The service was good too but at times it felt like there was too much time between when our server came by. The drinks took a long time to come out, and when they arrived on of the drinks was spilled by the server. The 4th course came out before the 3rd course. The $70 dinner sampler is a great way to try a variety of food but it's not really a great value; the portions were almost laughable. Corkage is allowed for a $35 per bottle fee.“

“I love The Vegetarian with chicken breast � which is healthy and delicious! The staff are friendly and nice. They treat you like family �“

“Fresh, filling and delicious!“

“We went there for dinner last night. Best customer service EVER! The spaghetti and meatballs were fabulous along with the tres Leche cake. Everything was just amazing. we will return.“

“King’s Kabob is a 10/10 recommend. Best Mediterranean food in Culver City by far. As CC residents, we’ve been looking for a good small business to support and King’s is perfect. Kafta plate was delicious and appreciated the extra pita, Greek salad was amazing and the hummus was great. Wait was short and service was amazing. The Mom-and-Pop duo was so sweet and the woman went so far as to personally come out, thank us, and wish us a great day :) All in all, King’s Kabob is a great experience and we totally recommend.“

“Excellent food!!! Great service and we observed lots of take-away traffic“

“Food was delicious , menu had so much to choose from“

“A friend and I had lunch fresco style- patio area great! Superb service and food! The Lamb Chops were amazing! The Falafels were great— friend said they were super crunchy!“

“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! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥“

“Really surprised how much the prices went up. But I guess that's everywhere. None of us ordered the sandwiches so can't comment. But the plates come with your own bowl of hummus and your own garlic butter which is excellent. The kafka is very savory. And the rice is cooked to perfection. Fluffy, light. I do not recommend ordering the meal for 2 , even though you get 3 different meats. My husband got the kafka and I got the chicken kabob, there are 2 large pieces each so we divided it to have one of each. And we got more food than the other couple who ordered the bar b que for 2 . We were given a plate of 4 baklava rolls also, which was a nice surprise. Or server very attentive , pleasant friendly. It's not a big place, a lot of takeout.“

“Delicious food and quite healthy too…“

“Great service .. delicious good . Will be back“

“Very great place to eat, I just went there today the salad is so good!! 🤗❤️“

“Great kebabs, and the BEST Persian ice cream!“

“This food 🥘 a truly good!!!“

“Absolutely the best food and great service. The baklava is probably the best I’ve tasted in a while. We’ll certainly be back again!“

“World Famous Grill is easily one of our absolute favorite spots. You can truly feel the love they put into the place because it's family-owned. The owners are always so welcoming, and genuinely friendly every single time we walk through the door.
The portions here are massive, so you definitely leave full and happy. No matter how many times we come back, we always stick to our favorite: the shawarma plate. It is packed with flavor, perfectly cooked, and just hits the spot every single time.
If you want incredible comfort food served by amazing people who treat you like family, this is the place to go. We're always looking forward to our next visit!“

“The Rotisserie chicken was amazing!! I give it a 10! The spicy coleslaw was really good as well! Glad we decided to order for dinner. Yum! 🙂“

“Great, healthy, flavorful food!“

“Delicious food, I love the shish kebabs & rice! 😋“

“Dynamite Mediterranean spot located in a Lawndale area ghost kitchen. Everything that I tried here was fresh-tasting, well-seasoned and so delicious! Standouts for me were the kafta kabob and the gyro meat. I was very impressed with the authenticity of the flavors and the loving care put into the preparation and the presentation. And, the accompanying baba ganoush was very fresh and tasty. David, the chef and owner (along with his wife) is very friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be returning to try some other items on the menu.“