21 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Lafayette

“I just moved into the building, and the Oasis Cafe is the best surprise! The people are delightful and friendly, and the food is delicious! It's quite an extensive menu for such a charmingly small space. While there is limited indoor seating, there is also seating outside.“

“Very good choice, great food“

“Great food!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Excellent middle Eastern food. The Mediterranean salad is exceptional. The shwarma is delicious as are the desserts. Very casual dining. Order at the counter and food is brought to the table. While waiting for food they bring tea to the table. A very nice touch.“

“Great food and service! Special atmosphere“

“This is a great place. Love the food. I wanted to leave a review because I made a mistake on my order (totally on me) and when I showed up at this store, Nayeli helped me out right away and fixed it even though it was my fault. Thanks very much!“

“What a wonderful dining experience! The food at Sala Mediterranean Restaurant was absolutely delicious—fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The service was friendly and professional, and the atmosphere was welcoming and relaxing.

You can really taste the quality and care in the food. We had a great time and truly enjoyed everything. Highly recommended! We’ll definitely be back again. 👌❤️“

“Since moving to Concord, when I am craving any sort of gyro or shawarma this is the place I go to now. This place introduced me to the Turkish style since where I am from most shawarma places are Iraqi, Syrian or Lebanese. When I am super hungry I get the Sams combo which is worth the price. Their sauces as sides are great as well especially the red sauce. I like the brightness it brings (some say its spicy but as a spice freak, it is definitely on the tanginess/ bright side but if you dont handle spice well, you will find it spicy). Amazing falafels as that is definitely their best protein they offer not to count out their chicken and beef. I also like the chickpeas in the rice as well.

If you are in the area, definitely give Sam's a try. Anything I have ordered from their plates to their wraps has always been great. Also the hummus you can taste that its home made.“

“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.“

“Savoring Lebanese cuisine; like never before . una reunión de amigos ... y una comida excelente ... de falafel boy quede impresionado. más que recomendado.“

“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.“

“Huge thank you to Akbar and team. We hosted a family baby shower, about 50 people, at Saffron Kitchen. Our guest were all happy about the ambiance at the venue and gave us many glowing reviews about Saffron's wonderful foods. Setting up the event with Akbar was very simple and took a load off of us. Akbar let us come in early the morning of to decorate and ensure there was enough food for all guests through the event. We would definitely recommend Saffron!!“

“Decent Mediterranean spot in Montclair for a quick bite. They have some seating inside. I got a Philly and falafel for about $25. Portions are huge and took me a meal and a half to finish. No toum (garlic sauce). Nice staff. Will likely try a plate next time.“

“Joseph took gr8 care of our party of 10…service was courteous and quick.. food was delightful..well flavored meats and sides! Our vegetarian friends loved the mezze platters..no frills ambience but clean! Deft value for money proposition..will be back soon!“

“YUM!!! That’s all I have to say! I LOVE the food here! Healthy, tasty, and pricing is decent for the amount you receive (bowls).“

“We had dinner here last night and truly enjoyed the whole experience. The food was fresh, delicious, and full of flavor. What made our visit even better was the excellent service — everyone was so kind, welcoming, and attentive. The staff made us feel comfortable from the moment we walked in. It is not easy to find a place with both great food and such warm hospitality. We will definitely come back again. Highly recommended
Sam Fah“

“I used to eat here faithfully everyday 30 years ago, it was then called Truly Mediterranean, now with just the one word change, they still have the same look, and the same great food they had back then!! I love this place, keep up the good work my friends!“

“Great Lunch Menu Specials!!!“

“what a gem this spot is, I loved the chicken kabab plate, beef shawerma fries and the lahmbajin manakish they were soo good and the service and staff were friendly thank you I will definitely be back again.“