Wonderful atmosphere and food! I recommend coming here on a nice sunny day or evening to sit outside. We were told the lamb kebab is often available, but is not on the menu. It is worth asking for-- especially accompanied by the yummy rice pilaf. I've had moussaka here before and liked it, but it was less traditional this time. It is still not bad, but it doesn't taste like traditional moussaka. It is more like a Mediterranean shepherds pie because it includes different vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms. I prefer mine with just the lamb and eggplant. The béchamel sauce on top is still really good though!
Karina Bao
Delicious vegan lamb kibbeh, crispy and umami!Amazing chickpeas to snack on as well and such warm service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alex Sable-Smith
Food is great, portion sizes leave something to be desired. Pictured is the $2 "two piece baklava."
Gabriel
Incredibly accommodating. Party of 6, not an easy thing to manage in the restaurants footprint, but it was managed, and well. Arthur is incredibly friendly and understanding. Very good experience. Fake meat Kofta was very tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan, Vegan Kafta Meatballs
Mo Alshibl
I’ve been there 4-5 times now. The food is a hit and miss; sometimes outstanding and other times okay, similar to the other branch on Market St. The service has always been excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Javier Nunton
Cozy environment, delicious food and cordial and friendly service....highly recommended restaurant!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arthur Book
a seat in the sun. finally!and good food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pomegranate Chicken
Matt J.
The experience of eating at La Med is undeniably charming. The decor and seating nooks make it feel like a getaway amidst the hubbub of Fillmore. That said, the cuisine punches below its weight class. While the restaurant suggests some level of culinary sophistication, the food itself doesn't transcend the ubiquitous Mediterranean menu. The service is unfortunately also spotty with long periods between seating and water and orders being taken,m. Even so, it's a pleasant option if you are in the neighborhood. Shout out to the fillos--they are terrific.
Gabe A.
Never been to such a accommodating/vegan friendly middle eastern restaurant before! What a treat!!! Fantastic food, quick service and even complimentary pita to finish the delicious hummus. Well worth a visit :)) in a beautiful area too!
Michael Sacks
What a vibe. This classic spot has been here since the 70s serving up top notch Mediterranean food with a focus on Armenian.The food is fresh, exciting, local and flavorful.Have classic Mediterranean food or try some less popular, under the radar Mediterranean dishes.Definitely worth giving it a try.The salmon kebab is SO GOOD.
I believe La Med is pretty good but it's better to go during their lunch menu. I feel as though the normal entree price is a bit pricey for the portion but the lunch menu was a couple dollars cheaper. The shawarma wrap is really delicious, the hummus was great. I wasn't a fan of their lentil soup, I prefer normally the middle eastern yellowish lentil soup. This one was red and had carrots and other veggies in it. Tasted more like chicken noodle soup with lentils. The chicken pomegranate is also another great go to. The service was good, they sat us quickly and checked in on us. The inside is so cute, this would be a great date spot!
Nirsh A.
This is definitely one of my favorite Mediterranean spots in the city. There's a few locations one is in the Fillmore and the other is in Noe valley/Castro. I really like the hummus here. I'm super picky with hummus and I thought this was so on point with the flavors. I ordered the chicken dish which was so freaking good, there were 4 chicken legs on my plate with hummus, rice and soup and it was the perfect meal. It was so filling. I feel like when a Mediterranean place can cook chicken well that's a really good reflection of the rest of their menu since I think they're mostly known for their Lamb/beef. I have been here multiple times now since the food never disappoints, and the service is on par.
Maria W.
Ordered a Shawerma Chicken Sandwich online (through the yelp app) and it was ready within five minutes! Picked it up at the cute little hole-in-the-wall location (noting it to be packed with happy-looking customers filling up all the tables) and devoured it for lunch. It was flavorful, warm, and delicious, with the perfect level of moisture--sometimes wraps can be a little dry, but the yogurt sauce on the side of this one was simply a complement, not a rescue. Great spot!
erika cox
My favorite falafel! Soo good ??
Food: 5
Ashley Neumann
Lunch special was fire! I got to choose multiple options that I normally wouldn’t have ordered individually. All were delicious, now I know what to order next time! Turkish coffee so delicious!
Wonderful atmosphere and food! I recommend coming here on a nice sunny day or evening to sit outside. We were told the lamb kebab is often available, but is not on the menu. It is worth asking for-- especially accompanied by the yummy rice pilaf. I've had moussaka here before and liked it, but it was less traditional this time. It is still not bad, but it doesn't taste like traditional moussaka. It is more like a Mediterranean shepherds pie because it includes different vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, and mushrooms. I prefer mine with just the lamb and eggplant. The béchamel sauce on top is still really good though!
Delicious vegan lamb kibbeh, crispy and umami!Amazing chickpeas to snack on as well and such warm service!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food is great, portion sizes leave something to be desired. Pictured is the $2 "two piece baklava."
Incredibly accommodating. Party of 6, not an easy thing to manage in the restaurants footprint, but it was managed, and well. Arthur is incredibly friendly and understanding. Very good experience. Fake meat Kofta was very tasty
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Vegan, Vegan Kafta Meatballs
I’ve been there 4-5 times now. The food is a hit and miss; sometimes outstanding and other times okay, similar to the other branch on Market St. The service has always been excellent.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Cozy environment, delicious food and cordial and friendly service....highly recommended restaurant!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
a seat in the sun. finally!and good food and service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Pomegranate Chicken
The experience of eating at La Med is undeniably charming. The decor and seating nooks make it feel like a getaway amidst the hubbub of Fillmore. That said, the cuisine punches below its weight class. While the restaurant suggests some level of culinary sophistication, the food itself doesn't transcend the ubiquitous Mediterranean menu. The service is unfortunately also spotty with long periods between seating and water and orders being taken,m. Even so, it's a pleasant option if you are in the neighborhood. Shout out to the fillos--they are terrific.
Never been to such a accommodating/vegan friendly middle eastern restaurant before! What a treat!!! Fantastic food, quick service and even complimentary pita to finish the delicious hummus. Well worth a visit :)) in a beautiful area too!
What a vibe. This classic spot has been here since the 70s serving up top notch Mediterranean food with a focus on Armenian.The food is fresh, exciting, local and flavorful.Have classic Mediterranean food or try some less popular, under the radar Mediterranean dishes.Definitely worth giving it a try.The salmon kebab is SO GOOD.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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I believe La Med is pretty good but it's better to go during their lunch menu. I feel as though the normal entree price is a bit pricey for the portion but the lunch menu was a couple dollars cheaper. The shawarma wrap is really delicious, the hummus was great. I wasn't a fan of their lentil soup, I prefer normally the middle eastern yellowish lentil soup. This one was red and had carrots and other veggies in it. Tasted more like chicken noodle soup with lentils. The chicken pomegranate is also another great go to. The service was good, they sat us quickly and checked in on us. The inside is so cute, this would be a great date spot!
This is definitely one of my favorite Mediterranean spots in the city. There's a few locations one is in the Fillmore and the other is in Noe valley/Castro. I really like the hummus here. I'm super picky with hummus and I thought this was so on point with the flavors. I ordered the chicken dish which was so freaking good, there were 4 chicken legs on my plate with hummus, rice and soup and it was the perfect meal. It was so filling. I feel like when a Mediterranean place can cook chicken well that's a really good reflection of the rest of their menu since I think they're mostly known for their Lamb/beef. I have been here multiple times now since the food never disappoints, and the service is on par.
Ordered a Shawerma Chicken Sandwich online (through the yelp app) and it was ready within five minutes! Picked it up at the cute little hole-in-the-wall location (noting it to be packed with happy-looking customers filling up all the tables) and devoured it for lunch. It was flavorful, warm, and delicious, with the perfect level of moisture--sometimes wraps can be a little dry, but the yogurt sauce on the side of this one was simply a complement, not a rescue. Great spot!
My favorite falafel! Soo good ??
Food: 5
Lunch special was fire! I got to choose multiple options that I normally wouldn’t have ordered individually. All were delicious, now I know what to order next time! Turkish coffee so delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5