50 Best Mediterranean Restaurants near Rosemead

“Absolutely amazing food we had a variety of beef swarma, chicken and beef kabobs with rice, Taziki salad and the TLK plate. All of the meat was perfectly cooked and seasoned amazingly and everything tasted so fresh . Hats off to the chef for amazing dishes that were plated beautifully and served quickly.
Sandra our waitress was so nice and such a delight, so sweet to our 8 and 9 year old sons.she is such a hard worker literally running to make sure everyone’s needs were met. One of the most kindest waitresses we have ever had! We are from Glendora and will definitely be back!! Thank you!!“

“Lovely people and food!!!“

“We come here every week and today was the slowest service to even say hello which nobody told us when we came in. We stand there for five minutes and nobody even acknowledge us but the rest of it. It’s everything Dylan is going table to table. Make sure they were OK so that was very nice. Dining room is way too cold.“

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ We go for the trout and beef koobideh! Fantastic food and warm, friendly service.“

“whipped feta app was incredible, it's been almost a week and I'm still thinking about how good it was! the drinks were all memorable as well. was super busy when we went but worth the wait. can't wait to go back for dinner!“

“Loved it! Excellent luleh kebab! Will definitely go back again!“

“Never had batter beef Showerma in usa thumbs up for ABU KABAB I highly recommend it you must try“

“If you order on Uber Eats, the price is exceptional for the quality and quantity of food you get. All the beef choices are top notch as well as the rice and fresh baked fluffy pita bread. The only not as good items are the chicken being a bit bland and the hummus (but that is a problem for most places in LA). Overall great restaurant with tasty food.“

“We were so lucky to have found this place! The food is absolutely incredible here, super juicy chicken and perfectly cooked salmon, the rice and veggies are absolutely delicious! It’s an amazing spot with food for an amazing price. Give it a try, you will not be disappointed !“

“Food is delicious great staff“

“Delicious and amazing service!“

“Pita nachos are awesome! Many different flavors of Hummus!“

“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 food was great!! and good company.“

“Good food and excellent service!“

“The food is amazing! You can’t be the quality of the ingredients.“

“good and healthy food and very delicious too.“

“I've been coming to the spot for probably over 10 years and the experience overall has been solid. The owners are always really polite, the food is put together ridiculously fast, and the flavors are pretty familiar and flavorful as you would expect from Mediterranean food. I will say, that perhaps there's a little bit of shrinkflation because most restaurants, the portions just seem a little smaller. I think for this cafe, everything is pretty much the same with high quality hummus, tasty rice, fresh salad, but I think the meat portions are a little smaller than I remember a year ago. Also, this round, my lamb skewers were a bit overcooked and on the dry side. But, perhaps this is just an anomaly for this visit. I'm going to try again probably this month!“

“Great Lebanese taco joint. Vegetarian options. Generous portions. Very satisfying.“

“I wanted to thank George, the owner, for always being super friendly and attentive every time I come in. The food is amazing, healthy, and always fresh. I eat here probably twice a week, and my go-to is the beef and chicken combo! It’s high in protein and great tasting. Definitely one of my favorite spots. Highly recommend!“

“nice place to dine with family, owner is extremely nice and the food is excellent taste and quality highly recommend“

“Mediterranean-Mexican mix. You order at the windows and can sit at outside tables, if there's room. It's the standard LA Mexican choices like, tacos, burritos, burrito bowls, but with main meats and sides from Middle Eastern street food, like kabob and hummus.“

“I ordered takeout and was happily surprised! I got the chicken shawarma wrap and it was delicious! It did take about 25 minutes for my order, so plan ahead and order online through their website. The ladies working were very kind and attentive. Will be back to try more of their dishes!“

“I am now permanently coming to this location, food was much better than the bell location. The kabobs combo was genuinely the best plate I have had in LA. High five to the amazing cook here!! Highly recommend it. I didnt even get to take a picture of the food because it was so good I just devoured it 😁“

“Great place, delicious food 😋. Worth the drive 👍“

“Excellent food (and service) at good prices. Dinner plates are hearty with plenty of food to split in half. Thank you!“

“Update 8/25/2025:

I wanted to make an update since some things have changed since I initially wrote my first review. This is still easily one of my top three Mediterranean spots in the area. The flavors are always on point, the portions are generous, and the quality has stayed consistent over time. One thing that has changed, though, is the gradual price increase. The chicken kabob plate, which comes with hummus, pita, rice, and salad, used to be about $17 but is now closer to $20 or more. I feel a little conflicted because for the taste and portion size it still feels worth it. At the same time, if you are bringing a date or ordering for more than one person you should expect to spend a bit more than you might anticipate.“

“My family and I frequent a lot of Mediterranean/Middle Eastern restaurants, whether it's a sit down restaurant or takeout--and Sahara might just be the best we've ever had!

We heard good things about Sahara and decided to check it out yesterday; and it exceeded expectations.

I had the beef kebab plate, while my mom and brother had the chicken kebab plate. We loved how they had complimentary snacks (olives, cheese, and cucumber) and also that the plate came with either soup or salad. The meat dishes were so flavorful and honestly the best we've had at any restaurant. They gave a lot of meat too; 8 pieces for each dish. The baba ghanoush was also great.

Last but not least, Mary, our server, was extremely pleasant and attentive. We can't wait to go back!“

“Its my wife's birthday so we wanted something GOOD and memorable. Went to Nancy's for dinner and it was so good! Horiatiki, humus and barbecued shrimp. Pita, fresh. Humus tasty. Horiatiki delicious. Shrimp perfectly cooked and delicious. SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES - chains are fine, but local eats means the money stays in the community.“

“only downside is the parking, you have to engage on a busy Pasadena Street possibly even walk some steps over there but it is more than worth it! Fresh and delicious scrumptious food, where the owners really really really take pride in and care about what they are providing to others. check out their menu, dont miss this gem.“

“My tummy is so full and happy. The staff was so very friendly (cashier). Definitely coming back!“

“My first time at CAVA…the food was so fresh and delicious! We will definitely go back!“

“My friend and I visited zankou
first time. When we walked in Lucy greeted us with a big smile She was so friendly. We tried the quarter white chicken and a tarna wrap. The food tasted delicious and love the garlic.
The address 1296 Colorado Ave.
Pasadena, Ca“

“The food es excelente!! My first time buying there, definitely worth it!!“

“Excelente servicio y la comida deliciosa …. Pasamos un rato bastante agradable. Gracias 🙏🏻“

“The food was really good, and the prices for decent. When we got there, it was only my friend and I. Though as the day progressed a lot of people came and went. The service was excellent and the server as well as what I think could have been the owner or the manager keep coming and asking if there was anything that we needed. I would definitely recommend this place to go and eat.“

“The best food in Santa Clarita“

“Good food. Good portion. Highly recommended!“

“The best food, people and everything is amazing 🤩“

“⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😍😍😍😍😍 every meal is made fresh. Hands down a favorite“

“Had their eggs Benedict, it was OK.
Their iced Chai tased mostly like cinnamon water.
Their almond croissant was decent.
All that with tip was $60 for breakfast.
I can think of MANY places where I could have had better breakfast food for that price.
Waitress and hostesses were on point with great service, so at least there’s that.“

“Been getting food from here for a while now and always is on point. Kind of a bummer they don't have filet mignon meat option like their other location, but not a disappointment as the the steak is tender and flavorful as well. You can substitute the salad for potatoes. Not sure if they have an option where it is not spicy, but that is how I get it. Also, their green sauce is a must to add to your rice and protein you get. They are not open on weekends so you'd need to make time during the week and on the early side as that is the only time they are open. Parking is at the Commerce Commons. It's kind of like a food court at your local Shopping Mall. The staff here are always welcoming and nice.“

“My wife and I realized that we had not thought to stop here in quite a while and so we stopped for lunch today and we were immediately reminded why we like the food here so much. I like the chicken kabob wrap and my wife typically gets the chicken bowl. The staff is friendly and helpful and the food is consistently good. We will definitely have to keep the Hummus Factory on our regular list of places to visit for lunch and dinner. A photo of the chicken bowl shows just how appetizing it looks.“

“Excellent food with the cutest decor ❤️❤️❤️ not ganna lie, I first saw the store and thought I’m ganna go in and get some lemon ice cream of some sorts 🤣 and then I go inside and was like what’s this place?🤣I we end up getting a gyro and some fries, very yummy!“

“Great food at a reasonable price. My favorite items are salmon kabob, beef lula kabob, Israel. It was a great New Year Eve dinner.“

“my favorite marinade and cucumber salad. like Pico de galli but with cucumber🤌“

“I just got a bowl at the new spot by USC. Juicy chicken, nice fluffy rice, The chipotle sauces are tasty and service was fast. I'll get another bowl for sure.“

“I love this place....all their dishes are delicious....if you haven't tried it....please do....there's never a day that the lines are out the door....speaks volumes!!!! The owner is a wonderful man....George is his name. So next time you see him call him by his name and you'll see for yourself.... :-)“

“Really fresh, healthy food and a very friendly staff.“