50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants in Glendale

“We were driving around shopping and got hungry, so we stopped in to Monta Factory. I was completely unfamiliar with the food, but the aromas were fantastic. We decided to play it safe and got the chicken sandwiches plus a couple of the cheese khinkali. While we were waiting for the food, several large orders went out catering style. So, although we were the only patrons dining in, it was clear the restaurant does a good catering business.

Our food arrived in a few minutes, and it all looked great. The chicken sandwich had a generous piece of baked chicken. There were pickled veggies, roasted peppers, a great garlic sauce, all in a perfectly toasted chibatta bun. All together, it amounted to a wonderful sandwich. It was delicious and filling. A great combination of flavors.

I had never had a khinkali before, so didn’t know what to expect. It was a very cheesy, lightly fried dumpling. Very good!

After having a sample of what they make, I want to go back and have a selection of the rest. I’m definitely coming back.“

“We are so happy we found this place in Glendale.
Their food is authentic and amazingly delicious.
Their shish kabob, chicken, and lule is the best from the many we have tried over the last five years.
The owner, Harry, is such a nice person and it shows in the food he makes.“

“Great food! Excellent service! 😍“

“Great food . Amazing service. 100% recommended“

“First time coming here and the food was fantastic. I honestly can’t wait to try their other offerings. Located on the east side of Glendale Ave, just north of the freeway. Small parking lot, but street parking is also available. Outdoor seating is also available. The lamb shank was calling to me and I absolutely enjoyed every bite. Substituted for a different rice as well.“

“Amazing food. Great family run business. It’s just like eating a home cooked meal every time. The family is one of the nicest you will meet. Been coming here for a lot of years and the food is consistently great. Also, they do catering for any sized parties.“

“Amazing food , great ambiance and friendly staff“

“It’s the most place to hangout and enjoy caravans meal. Great food and excellent service Caravan restaurant is the best and awesome place“

“This is a grown-up restaurant where you sit down and a waiter comes and takes your order. They have the best hummus in town. The portions are good, the food well prepared and presented and the staff professional and friendly. We've only been during the day but they have a keyboardist who plays often enough to keep a piano set up and ready to play. I give the highest recommendation for food, service and atmosphere!“

“Discovered Olive and Salt when we attended an event at the Alex Theater. Service was good, and the food was amazing. Highly recommend the loaded hummus (and appreciate that they don't stint on the pita!). I had the jewel salad with chicken added. The chicken was not the usual strips of plain baked chicken but chunks of the marinated chicken. So good!“

“Highly recommend! Very deliscious dishes; really professional and friendly customer service; well done; thank you and good luck, guys!“

“Welcome To Massis Kabob The Original Out In Glendale, California! I am here with Eduard who Highly Recommended this place because of their Very Delicious Persian and Armenian Food that they Specialize In! For Lunch: We are having their Lamb Chops with French Fries which Tasted Very Delicious! I want to personally thank Eduard for taking the time out of his day to do an Interview with ME and participating in my Youtube Channel! I also want to personally thank Eduard for taking ME there as well back on Thursday, April 3rd, 2025. Sincerely yours, Howard Paul Shore Executive, Volunteer Tourism Promoter For Google Maps And Youtube Massis Kabob The Original Visitor And Customer /HPS PS: Please Subscribe To My Social Media Under: Youtube Channel: socialmediawriter Instagram: socialmediawriter Facebook: Howard Paul Shore Tiktok: socialmediawriterr #massiskabobtheoriginal #glendale #california #food #restaurant“

“What a great hidden place! I have been craving Mediterranean food for the longest and I found this great place . Along with the food that I found delicious the atmosphere hit the spot for me. My entire experience was simply pleasant from beginning to end. Thank you to the entire staff both front, kitchen and cleaning crew.
Sincerely,
Chicago“

“I had a fantastic experience at Ruby Restaurant & Venue! The space was a perfect match for small events and banquets, like birthdays, with a great ambiance and delicious food. The owner and staff were incredibly welcoming and attentive, making the experience even better. I’ll definitely be coming back!“

“Forget about the rest. Try the best“

“Delicious and beautiful food!“

“The place is beautiful, ample parking space, staffs are friendly and accomodating and close to FWY 2 and 5“

“Atmosphere is most important for Shisha / hookah enthusiast and the lounge name #atmosphere goes perfect with it. Enjoy your shisha #samaramolasses #enjoyflavors“

“Great service and delicious food. The bass was so fresh tasting. Would definitely come again!!“

“I love this place! They have awesome meals, they have a rich menu, The chief cook in that restaurant is a real authority in the kitchen, I love a lot tasting all their food. The dishes are consistently good, the attitude towards the customers is efficient. I often go to this restaurant and I not even once was unsatisfied. I recommend it to all.“

“Patar Shawarma is absolutely amazing! 🌯🔥

The meat is juicy, the veggies are always fresh, and the sauces bring it all together perfectly. You can tell they use high-quality ingredients. The portions are generous, and the prices are fair.

The staff is friendly and fast — even when it’s busy, you don’t wait long. The place is clean and has a nice vibe.

If you’re a fan of delicious street food, you have to try Patar Shawarma. You’ll definitely come back for more!“

“The food here at Tarme is Everything!!! in a nutshell. 😋 Amazing Flavor, Delicious and very Fresh. their portion is also of good size often time it's enough to be shared. This is my Favorite Mediterranean Food Restaurant in Glendale thus far. I am very please with the Food & their Staff. 😍 I score them ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Kabab Way in Glendale is absolutely incredible! Their kababs are packed with flavor and cooked to perfection — truly some of the best I’ve had. The chicken is juicy and delicious, the grilled tomatoes are perfectly charred, and the rice is fluffy and full of aroma. Everything is consistently fresh and tasty. Highly recommend this spot if you're craving authentic and delicious kabab. A must-try!“

“Yummy food. Big portions snd economical Had chicken kabob plate. Comes with pita bread hummus abd cucumber salad abd rice. Couldn’t finish“

“Certainly not the only one, but definitely a wonderful choice to get Mediterranean food for lunch or a quick dinner. The place is located in a a cute little building (missed it on the first drive-by) with a mini garden to sit outside at one of four tables. The food is delicious, freshly prepared, cleanly presented. Hit on the menu - I was told - is the Chipotle Chicke. I went for the lamb gyros and the spinach dip - and loved both: Everything was tasty - and good to come back another time - so four stars :-) Now, thank you for reading my comment. Now, if you are curious enough about my "rating scheme", here's "the moment of truth. I am a music photographer who travels the world with the worlds greatest musical talents (Michael Jackson, AC/DC, Rolling Stones or Rammstein, to name a few) for almost 40 years. When being asked "where do you live" I tended to ask "in hotels". At my peak, I "shot" 250 shows a year. Will say: been there, saw and tasted it, and a lot, as I may say and much to the dismay of my doctor who is in my back to lose a few pounds. Quite a few, as I may add, which is why my wife and I walk ten thousand steps per day, where- and whenever we can - and explore a lot of new exciting places - places you may oversee when just driving by. While I love to share my experience with others, I am sometimes shocked how people use their "power of word" to down-rate amazing places because of minor incidents (in my all time favourite​ restaurant Le Petit Four on Sunset Plaza the owner was even called a racist as he refused to toast the (free) bread in his packed restaurant - they simply do not offer toasted bread, as no French​ place does, as I may add). Or I just read "Chicken piccata so over-salted I hope the dog enjoys the leftovers tomorrow, I brought home most of the dish." Did they speak to their service? How could the restaurant learn that something was wrong when patrons even have their leftovers​ boxed to take home? As a dog owner,​ I want to take the writer and shake him or her really bad and say "you give over-salted food to your dog? Anyone with a bit of brain understands this is a horrible idea...​ I hope you agree. So If I had the say on this portal, I would offer just to see ratings of my friends. So I would see what the ratings were by like-minded people. Sadly, I have no say. I try not to compare apples with oranges. A place like this simply does not compare to "The Ritz". At first,​ I assume that a restaurant is clean, they do not greet you with a gun - and they deliver whatever they promise. I do not give stars for things that are expected. In my rating scheme, three or more stars are awarded if they actually exceeded my expectation. Four, if I am sure I will come back. To achieve five stars, I must be willing to take a detour of thirty minutes or more to go again. Again, thank you for reading this.“

“Thank you For Delicious Food For atmosphere for DJ singers I enjoy My Evening“

“This place is certainly one of the most attractive place to eat in the neighborhood. Anytime I visit this place I am so satisfied. They preserve their high level service and the highest level of meals they serve. You can never go wrong with this restaurant. Very recommended.“

“It's not a fancy place but, their grilled food is actually better then most of the high end fancy restaurants in the area. And don't sleep on their yogurt salad or hummus. Plus while you wait for your food you can shop at the rest of Big Square.“

“First and foremost, the food was great. The outside seating is beautiful, spacious, and comfortable. The owner, Monica, was very attentive to all customers and made sure we felt very welcome and satisfied with our food and service. We definitely will come back and also recommend to our friends and family.“

“Amazing food and the staff were so incredibly nice! I keep telling everyone about it. I’m coming BACK.“

“👍👍👍nice place and friendly people“

“We were travelling thru Glendale, and came across this place. Such a gem. Wife and I had a light lunch splitting a Greek salad & Pita, which was absolutely excellent. Fresh greens, top quality feta, olives, onions and tomatoes. And the dressing - Not sure exactly what it was, but it matched perfectly. Also, we able to bring our dog into the patio, and all had a wonderful alfresco meal. I didn't catch the gentleman's name, but he was the only employee, and was doing everything (order, chef, server, clean up), and he was spot on. Kudos“

“I visited Olia restaurant a few weeks ago with my wife and kids, and we had a great experience. We ordered the Wagyu sliders, pizza, and spaghetti, everything was delicious and offered great value. The Wagyu sliders were definitely the highlight for me. It’s a quick and easy stop with a warm, inviting atmosphere. A perfect spot for a relaxed and tasty lunch.“

“The food here is excellent, one of the best Mediterranean restaurants in LA county, but they are closed for events half the time. Which would be fine if they answered the phone, but they have never answered the phone even when they are open. So it's a guessing game.“

“I went there yesterday for the first time. I got the lamb shawarma plate, and it was wonderful. I will be returning. It may seem a little pricey, but the quality of the food and the generous portions is well worth it.“

“This bakery is ok. Read the reviews and they were all falling over how greta the place is. While the food I ordered was very good I would not say it was amazing. The tahini bread, however, was very good. It is very cheap so I can see why the quality compared to the price gives this place high ratings.“

“Amazing food. Amazing customer service one of the best plates of BBQ and Kabob in Glendale you could possibly get. They have a good variety you can order food for a party or you can just order food for lunch either way they get it done very well! 10/10 recommend.“

“Food was very good. I got the Laban Yogurt Kebab. The service was excellent. Food came out in a reasonable time. The price was fair. I will definitely come back. Only downside is that parking was a little tricky. Also the inside of the restaurant is more of a hole in the wall and not an inviting ambiance. Nonetheless- this is a good restaurant that's worth trying.“

“The best service and the food always amazing! Tastes like its homemade and with so much love! Such nice people with the family vibes is my favorite part! Thank you for always providing at my events! Always my go to spot!“

“The best food in Cali 👌👍 👌“

“We've come here several times whilst visiting family in the area. The staff are always excellent and the food is great! We love the atmosphere- you know it's a good place when it's always busy.“

“i drove by and was so happy to see shawarma in los angeles so i had to try, it was soo tasty and authentic, from a European person j grew up with a lot of shawarma spots and even though i never really write reviews on google i had to say how amazing the food was and how friendly the cook! 10/10!“

“Last night was our daughter’s 18 th bday party, a debut for Filipinos. It was a memory that will never be forgotten. Everyone loved the place, so impressed and the food just kept on coming, the waiters were so accomodating. Thank you, we love it love it. Until now my daughter is still smiling.“

“clean and ample space , good food“

“Գլենդելում հայկական ուտեստների իրական համն ու հոտը վայելել հնարավոր է միայն հրաշալի ,,Մեր Երեւան ‘’ռեստորանում Highly recommended“

“The food quality is great, very friendly and helpful people, love the new location, the place to go for good food at reasonable prices, I hope they'll grow and open more branches👍“

“A very clean and immaculately tidy restaurant and dining area from what I saw that offered an excellent meal for a fair price.

I had the Shawarma plate and it was one of the better ones that I've had. I will really have to try their chicken next time.“

“Definitely I recommend . it's a beautiful place, very nice people and it's delicious food 🥰 specially Thank you to Arevik 😘“

“We just celebrated my mom's birthday and it was great. From the moment I walked in, everyone was smiley, accommodating and helpful. The girls serving were so sweet and pleasant. The best service! Live music was amazing. It was like having a private concert. The whole place felt, homey, positive, happy, pleasant and inviting. The food was good as well. I love the interior design. The whole experience was memorable and pleasant. Thank you for the amazing experience.“